Reso 2022-021 State of Emergency COVID

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RESOLUTION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO RESOLUTION NO.2022-021 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO CITY COUNCIL FINDING THAT THERE IS A PROCLAIMED STATE OF EMERGENCY AND URGING THAT ALL CITY EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS AND SUB- CONTRACTORS RECEIVE AN APPROVED COVID-19 VACCINATION IF THEY ARE ABLE WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in response to the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus; and WHEREAS, the state of Emergency proclaimed by Governor Newsom persists; and WHEREAS, since the initial proclamation of a state of emergency by the Governor the highly contagious Delta and Omicron variants have emerged and resulted in continued COVID-19 infections and deaths throughout the state and County; and WHEREAS, the number of cases within Alameda County has continued to rise, and as of January 6, 2022, there are now over 135,416 confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the County and 1,567 deaths; and WHEREAS, the number of cases within the City of San Leandro has continued to rise, and as of January 6, 2022, there are now over 8,255 confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the City and 106 deaths; and WHEREAS, on December 8, 2021, in response to the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Alameda County Health Officer issued an order for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks when inside public spaces; and WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") and the Alameda County Department of Public Health continues to recommend physical distancing of at least 6 feet from others outside of the household; and WHEREAS, the CDC recommends that everyone 5 years or older receive an approved COVID-19 vaccination; and WHEREAS, because of the rise in cases due to the Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19, the City is concerned about the health and safety of all individuals who live, work, and play in San Leandro; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the presence of COVID-19 and the Delta and Omicron variants present imminent risks to the public health and safety, including the City's legislative bodies and staff; and WHEREAS, the health, safety, and welfare of San Leandro residents, businesses, visitors, and staff is of utmost importance to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro hereby RESOLVES as follows: 1. The above recitals are true and correct, and incorporated into this Resolution.