1.60.010 Effect of Emergency Declaration.
A. On declaration of an emergency, the City shall have all powers not prohibited by Federal and State constitutions and laws, including any powers authorized in emergency situations. The powers of the City shall be exercised by the incident commander. The incident commander shall be the City Manager or other person designated in the emergency declaration. Notwithstanding the delegation of powers to the incident commander under this section, the City Council will remain the governing body of the City and the incident commander shall remain subject to Council direction and control.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the City may take the following actions during an emergency:
1. Procure goods and services without compliance with normal procurement procedures.
2. Use any available City funds for emergency purposes.
3. Close or limit the use of streets and other public places.
4. Order and assist the evacuation of people to protect safety or health.
5. Turn off water, gas, fuel, or electricity.
6. Control, restrict, and/or regulate the sale of goods and services, including the imposition of price controls.
7. Prohibit the sale or possession of any weapons or explosives in public places.
8. Any other action for the protection of safety, health, life or property.
C. In the event of an emergency, the City will continue to provide government services to the extent reasonably practical under the circumstances. City employees are expected to report to work and may be assigned to duties other than their regular job responsibilities. [Ord. NS-2159, 2011]