10 20-0437 Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency
From: Council President Kaplan
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Declaring The Existence Of A Local Emergency Within The Territorial Limits Of The City Of Oakland Pursuant To Oakland Municipal Code Section 8.50 And Government Code Sections 8558 & 8630, Oakland's March 9, 2020 Declaration Of Covid-19 Emergency, Ratified On March 12, 2020 (Resolution No. 88075 C.M.S,) And Oakland's Proclamation Of Emergency In Response To Serious Threats To Local Businesses And City Facilities, Effective June 1 - June 8, 2020, Due To The Disastrous Economic And Other Impacts Of Destructive Armed Robberies And Covid-19 And Related Shutdowns On Local Businesses; And (2) Requesting That The Governor Declare A State Of Emergency In Oakland For Local Businesses Harmed By The Foregoing Events; And Make State Resources Available To The City And Impacted Entities, Including State Disaster Relief, And That He Seek Federal Disaster Relief For Oakland; And (3) Requesting That The City Administrator Make Available, As Soon As Possible, The Resources And Assistance Impacted Essential And Other Businesses And Organizations Need To Commence Or Continue Business Operations In Oakland, Including Interim Amendments To The City's Business Operation And Land Use Ordinances And Regulations, Within His Authority