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Home My Public Portal AboutResolution 21-04 Support of Public Health Advisory Order - COVID19 I> City of McCall RESOLUTION NO. 21-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCCALL, VALLEY COUNTY, IDAHO, TO IMPLEMENT AN ADVISORY ORDER TO EFFICIENTLY MINIMIZE AND MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN ACCORD WITH IDAHO CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DISTRICT'S PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY DATED NOVEMBER 17, 2020. WHEREAS,like much of the world,the United States,the State of Idaho,Valley County, and the City of McCall are currently responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus named "SARS-CoV-2" and the disease it causes named "coronavirus diseases 2019" (abbreviated COVID-19"); and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States and Idaho Governor Brad Little made emergency declarations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS,on March 16,2020 the Valley County Commissioners and the McCall City Council, Valley County, State of Idaho declared a State of Emergency concerning the COVID-19 outbreak; and WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control ("CDC") has issued guidance on the emerging and rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, including how to protect oneself from illness; and WHEREAS, the CDC has determined that COVID-19 is spread primarily between people who are in close proximity to one another,and can be transmitted through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks; and recommends social distancing to prevent the continued spread of the virus; and WHEREAS, the CDC continues to study the spread and effects of COVID-19 and has found that a portion of individuals with the novel coronavirus lack symptoms and those that eventually develop symptoms can transmit the virus to others before those symptoms appear, meaning that the virus can be spread between people interacting in close proximity to each other by actions such as speaking, coughing, sneezing, or simply breathing, even without exhibiting symptoms; and WHEREAS, local hospital personnel and Central District Health (CDH) have reported to the Mayor and Council they are seeing an increase in positive tests in individuals with COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the City of McCall and Valley County, Idaho, are tourist destinations and attract visitors with the potential to add to the level community spread; and Page 1 of 3 Resolution 21-04 Health Advisory Order January 7,2021 WHEREAS, medical professionals in Valley County have advised that if COVID-19 spreads in Valley County at a rate comparable to other affected areas in Idaho,the pandemic may overwhelm the resources and capacity of city and county governments,public health agencies, and healthcare providers that provide essential services to contain and mitigate the spread of contagious diseases, such as COVID-19;an outbreak may become too large in scope to be handled by the normal county and municipal operating services; and WHEREAS, on August 11, 2020, CDH's Board of Health, at the request of Valley County leadership, voted to implement a face covering public health order for Valley County which order remains in effect; and WHEREAS, on November 13, 2020, Governor Little,by way of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Order of the Director, issued a new Order("Stage Two Modified Order")rescinding the October 26 Stay Healthy Order — Stage Three, and moving the state back to Stage Two of Reopening with modifications to the original orders issued in March; and WHEREAS, on November 17, 2020, CDH's Board of Health unanimously approved a COVID- 19 Public Health Advisory for its entire four-county jurisdiction of Ada,Boise,Elmore,and Valley Counties; and WHEREAS, in November and December 2020, the regional health systems in Idaho indicated they were strained with COVID-19 patients and if trends continue, they would struggle to provide appropriate levels of care for COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients; and WHEREAS, as of December 31, 2020, Idaho was reporting 139,864 total cases of COVID-19, including 1,403 deaths to date; and WHEREAS, on November 5, 2020, the McCall City Council enacted Ordinance 995 that authorized the issuance of public health emergency orders, including Advisory Orders as allowed by Idaho law. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCCALL,VALLEY COUNTY,IDAHO,having duly met on January 7,2021,at a City Council Meeting, which was properly noticed and open to the public, and having fully considered the matter at hand the following Advisory Order is hereby issued: Section 1: All employees, employers, customers, patrons, residents, and visitors in the City of McCall are urged and advised to comply with recommendations lined out in CDH's Public Health Advisory and Valley County Mask Order set out below. 1. Abide by the Central District Health Valley County Mask Order dated August 11, 2020; 2. Work from home if feasible; 3. Minimize non-essential travel; 4. Suspend visits to congregate living facilities, such as but not limited to skilled nursing facilities; 5. Avoid social gatherings, including among family members who do not live in your immediate household; Page 2 of 3 Resolution 21-04 Health Advisory Order January 7,2021 6. Anyone age 65 and older, anyone who smokes, or anyone with a health condition that puts them at risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19, avoid close contact with anyone other than immediate household members, except for necessary services, such as accessing healthcare. a. Per the CDC, health conditions that put a person a high risk include: Chronic kidney disease, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies, Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant, Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 kg/m2 or higher but < 40 kg/m2), Severe Obesity(BMI>40 kg/m2), Pregnancy, Sickle cell disease and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. 7. Implement COVID-safe procedures for Outings/Activities/Places of Business, including: a. Businesses implement delivery/curb-side services. b. Places of worship implement virtual services. c. Modify youth and adult non-school sports/activities to support physical distancing d. Bars, restaurants, breweries/taprooms/wineries/distilleries provide takeout / carryout where possible and close no later than 10 pm. e. Gyms and other fitness or group exercise facilities/studios (e.g., spin, dance, yoga, Pilates, gymnastics) limit capacity to not more than 50%. Class instructors maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from participants at all times Section 2: That this Resolution is intended to protect the health of all residents, employees, and visitors in the City of McCall and Valley County, Idaho. Section 3: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon adoption and shall remain in effect for forty-five (45) days unless rescinded, superseded, amended, or extended by the City Council. PASSED and approved by the City Council of the City of McCall on this 7`h day of January 2021. CITY OF MCCALL Valley County, Idaho Of 'l 'C,rc s �t a _ Robert Giles, Mayor ATTEST: 01 BessieJo W99ner, Citj Clerk Page 3 of 3 Resolution 21-04 Health Advisory Order January 7,2021