HomeMy WebLinkAbout3948 Resolution - Ratifying EO 2020-001RESOLUTION NO. 3948
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO RATIFYING
EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2020-001 RELATING TO TEMPORARY SIGN
USAGE WITHIN THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010 due to the COVID-19 emergency, which has caused a
world-wide pandemic, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the emergency order allows the City, including its businesses
and community members, to continue to conduct business, ensuring that the safety of everyone is
secured, while maintaining the needed services for all; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Municipal Code Section 2.55.020 (2) states that any such
(emergency) orders shall, at the next regular or special meeting of the City Council, following the
date the orders are issued, be presented to the City Council for ratification and confirmation by
resolution of the City Council and if not so ratified and confirmed, shall be of no further effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
Be It Resolved, that the City Council confirms and ratifies Emergency Order 2020-001
related to the Temporary Sign Code as presented in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto, and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution takes effect the date Emergency Order 2020-
001 was signed by the Mayor of Pasco, Washington.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 23rd day of March,
2020.
Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
Resolution: Ratifying EO 2020-001 - 1
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Emergency Order No. 2020-001
Temporary Signs
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and
Human Services Secretary, Alex Azar declared a public emergency for the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19) beginning on January 27,2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed a Proclamation declaring
a State of Emergency exists in all counties in the State of Washington due to the number of
confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and directed that plans and procedures of the
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be implemented; and
WHEREAS, beginning on March 11, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald J.
Trump, directed the Federal Government to take numerous emergency measures to address the
unprecedented nature of this public health crisis, including restrictions on all foreign travel outside
United States of America due to the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Department of Public Health of Benton and Franklin
County announced the first local case of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, as the COVID-19 emergency worsens, there is an increasing likelihood that
City residents will be exposed to the virus; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee announced the temporary closure
of all restaurants statewide, except for take -away and delivery orders; and
WHEREAS, PMC 17.15.010 and PMC 17.15.020 limit Pasco businesses' ability to
advertise with temporary signs; and
WHEREAS, to prevent excessive economic harm to local businesses, it is necessary to
allow restaurants to advertise their continued ability to satisfy take-out and/or delivery orders; and
WHEREAS, the residents and businesses of Pasco rely on restaurants located within the
City to provide high quality food and it is in the interests of public health and morale that eating
establishments remain open to the extent possible during the current emergency. NOW,
THEREFORE,
Emergency Order No. 2020-001
I, Saul Martinez, Mayor of the City of Pasco, ORDER under the emergency powers granted
to me under the Proclamation of Emergency that:
The above recitals are true and correct in all respects;
2. The sign code provisions of PMC 17.15.010 and PMC 17.15.020 and any other
provisions of the Pasco Municipal Code as they relate to temporary sign advertisements for take-
out and delivery food, are hereby suspended.
3. The City Manager is hereby charged with establishing administrative processes and
standards to provide for such temporary signing.
4. This Order shall be in effect for the duration of the Proclamation requiring the
aforementioned temporary closure ordered by the Governor, as amended, unless extended or
terminated by separate written order.
DATED this 20 day of March, 2020.
Saul Martinez, Mayor
Attest:
Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
Emergency Order No. 2020-001