File #: 21-154    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/10/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/12/2021 Final action: 6/12/2021
Title: Communication from the Mayor and Corporation Counsel with a Request to APPROVE the DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY.
Attachments: 1. Emergency declaration, 2. 21-154 Declaration of Local State of Emerg
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ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the Mayor and Corporation Counsel with a Request to APPROVE the DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY.

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BACKGROUND: In late 2019, a new and significant outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) occurred. COVID-19 is a novel virus that can cause severe acute respiratory illness that can spread among people and present symptoms similar to influenza. Despite efforts to contain the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) indicate it will continue to spread. On March 13, 2020, the President issued a declaration of national emergency in response to COVID-19. On March 20, 2020 the Governor of Illinois issued Executive Order 2020-10 issuing a Stay-at-Home Order for the State for the preservation of public health and safety and to ensure that the State's healthcare delivery system is capable of serving those who are sick. The Governor has issued additional Executive Orders regarding the closure and opening of various businesses, limitations on large gatherings and the wearing of face coverings. At meetings between March 18, 2020 and the present, the Mayor of Peoria issued a Declaration of Local State of Emergency invoking the powers granted pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code, the Illinois Emergency Management Act and Ordinance Section 7-35.2. the State of Illinois is expected to enter into Phase 5 of the State's re-opening plan on Friday, June 11, 2021. However, there are existing Executive Orders in effect until June 26, 2021, suspending certain provisions of the Open Meetings Act, among other items. Some remote meeting procedures may be utilized until the expiration of the Governor's executive order.

The Mayor's Declaration of Emergency must be renewed after each regularly or special scheduled council meeting. The Mayor intends to renew the Declaration of Emergency to include the following:

1. Implement the re-opening of City Hall and other public buildings...

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