Executive Order No. 3-2020 - Laserfiche WebLink

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J. Guidance on face coverings from multiple sources indicate that face coverings should be used in conjunction with, and are not a substitute for, social distancing and proper hygiene and handwashing. K. The elderly, disabled and at -risk residents of the City of Santa Ana who must leave their homes to buy groceries are at a greater risk of COVID-19 infection and should be afforded the opportunity to shop during hours dedicated to service these populations. L. As of April 15, 2020, Orange County has had 1,376 cases of COVID-19 and 22 deaths; the City of Santa Ana has had 134 such cases, with its largest increase of cases being reported on this date. M. In the interest of public health and safety, as affected by the emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19, it is necessary to exercise authority to adopt this Order related to the protection of life and property, to protect the public, individuals providing essential services, and individuals running essential errands and to prevent or lessen the further spread of COVID-19. N. This Order is adopted pursuant to the City's police powers and powers afforded to the City in time of national, state, county and local emergency during an unprecedented health pandemic, such powers being afforded by the State Constitution, the City Charter of the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Municipal Code to protect the peace, health, and safety of the public. This Order is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of residents living within the City. Under Government Code Section 8634, this Order is necessary to provide for the protection of life and property. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kristine Ridge, the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Santa Ana, do hereby issue the following order, in conformance with and where not superseded by an Executive Order from the Governor and guidance from the CDC, CDPH, and the Orange County Health Officer, to become effective immediately: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: SECTION 2. All employers within the City of Santa Ana, employing four or more employees to perform duties for Essential Businesses and whose employees come into contact with members of the public while performing their duties, shall cause their employees to wear face coverings, such as those outlined in the CDC, CDPH and Orange County Health Officer guidance (generally made of multiple layers of cloth, covering the nose and mouth, and secured with ties or ear loops). Essential Businesses include any business maintaining the continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors as outlined in Governor Newsom's Stay -at -Home Order (Executive Order N-33-20) and the Orange County Health Officer's Order dated March 17, 2020 as amended or any written order or guidance issued by the City.