Executive Order No. 18-2022 - Laserfiche WebLink

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X. In light of the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in California, it is appropriate to, again, through measured and decisive action, implement certain provisions of the City's COVID-19 related Executive Orders. Y. The City of Santa Ana continues to take steps to ensure businesses have the ability to operate safely and successfully during the COVID-19 economic recovery. Z. The City of Santa Ana desires to continue temporarily authorize Food Vending Vehicles to use private properties and certain City owned parking lots for vending activities. AA. The City of Santa Ana desires to temporarily exempt the above specified activities from local permitting requirements and from City Code requiring a Land Use Certificate pursuant to Section 41-675 of the SAMC and subject to the written guidelines approved by the City Manager as referenced above and titled the "City of Santa Ana: A Guide for Outdoor Business Operations 'Take It Outside."' BB. Other than as provided for in this Executive Order, all other SAMC provisions shall remain in effect for the above specified activities. CC. 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of Emergency Services for the City of Santa Ana, do hereby issue the following order, in conformance with and where not superseded by an Executive Order from the Governor and guidance from the CDC, CDPH, and the Orange County Health Officer, to become effective immediately: IT IS HEREBY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. The Executive Director of Planning and Building is hereby authorized to: A. Allow Food Vending Vehicles licensed under Article 14 of Chapter 36 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to operate on private commercial by utilizing up to 25% of the off -site private parking spaces servicing the property and subject to written Guidelines approved by the City Manager. B. Allow Food Vending Vehicles licensed under Article 14 of Chapter 36 of the