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                                            RESOLUTION 20-06
                              DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY AND
                  A RESOLUTION BANNING NONESSENTIAL TRAVEL


WHEREAS, the United State Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified COVID-19, a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death and that is a new strain of the corona

virus not previously identified in humans, as posing a significant health risk;
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization designated the outbreak of COVID- 19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern;
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, Alaska Governor Michael Dunleavy declared that a condition of public health disaster emergency exists statewide, and the condition is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a public health disaster emergency declaration in order to provide assistance;

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19;

WHEREAS, on March 20, 2020, Alaska Governor Michael Dunleavy issued a health alert strongly advising Alaskans against taking non-essential in state and out of state travel with specific heightened concern for travel to remote areas with limited medical resources, and strongly advising travelers who leave a community with known cases of COVID-19 to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival to their destination community;

WHEREAS, the imminent threat of an outbreak of COVID-19 could severely impact the City of Saint Paul;

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest and welfare of the City to take all reasonable precautionary measures to safeguard itself from the threat of COVID-19;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE COUNCIL:
I. Declares the coronavirus threat and impact a public health emergency subject to the provisions of the Chapter 8.10 of the City of Saint Paul Code of Ordinances.

2. Authorizes the taking of all necessary steps to coordinate banning passenger travel and transportation in and out of the City until April 15, 2020 except for essential travel or as set forth below. "Essential travel" includes emergency and essential medical travel, travel to provide essential goods and services to the City, including freight, cargo, and mail services, and travel necessary for the critical infrastructure of the community, including the critical industries and entities referenced in Attachment A to Alaska's Health Mandate 10.1 issued on March 23, 2020 and other municipal, tribal, state and federal facilities. There is also an exception to allow non-resident, seasonal employees to enter and leave Saint Paul Island, provided they follow the pandemic response plan they provided to the State pursuant to appropriate State of Alaska Health Mandates and Alerts. All City residents permitted to travel pursuant to this Resolution are required to self-isolate for 14 days following their return.

FURTHER, this resolution shall be extended as necessa1y, each extension being for a finite period of time, by the City Cow1cil by a vote of the City Council by the City Clerk or designee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL THIS 26th DAY OF MARCH 2020 BY 7_ IN FAVOR _0_ OPPOSED AND _0_ ABSTAIN.

                                                Attachment A
Alaska Critical Workforce Infrastructure Functioning critical infrastructure is imperative during the response to the COVID-19 emergency for both public health and safety as well as community well-being. Certain critical infrastructure industries have a special responsibility in these times to continue operations.
At this time, critical industries and entities in Alaska include:

a. "Healthcare Operations" including hospitals, clinics, dental emergency services, pharmacies, other healthcare facilities, home healthcare services providers, mental health providers,
companies and institutions involved in the research and development, manufacture,
distribution, warehousing, and supplying of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology therapies,
consumer health products, medical devices, diagnostics, equipment, services, or any related and/or ancillary healthcare services. "Healthcare Operations" also includes veterinary care and healthcare services provided to animals. ''Healthcare Operations" does not include fitness and exercise gyms and similar facilities.
b. Businesses providing any services or performing any work necessary to the operations and
maintenance of "Essential Infrastructure," including, but not limited to, the Port of Alaska,
public works construction, construction of housing , airport operations, water, sewer, gas,
electrical, oil production, mining, logging, roads and highways, public transportation, solid
waste collection and removal, internet, and telecommunications systems (including the
provision of essential global, national, and local infrastructure for computing services,
business infrastructure, communications, and web-based services).
c. Financial services sector, which includes workers who are needed to process and maintain
systems for processing financial transactions and services, such as payment, clearing and
settlement services, wholesale funding, insurance services, and capital markets activities; to
provide consumer access to banking and lending services, including ATMs, movement of
currency (e.g. armored cash carriers); support financial operations, such as those staffing data and security operations centers; appraisals and titling; and, key third-party providers who
deliver core services.
d. First responders, emergency management personnel, emergency dispatchers, court personnel, and law enforcement personnel are critical.
e. Individuals providing "Essential Governmental Functions" are critical. "Essential Government Functions" means all services needed to ensure the continuing operation of government
agencies and provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
f. Grocery stores, supermarkets, food banks, convenience stores, and other establishments
engaged in the retail sale of food and other household consumer products (such as cleaning
and personal care products). This includes stores that sell groceries and also sell other non­
grocery products, and products necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential
operation of residences;
g. Food and agriculture, company cafeterias, cultivation, including farming, livestock, and
fishing;
h.Businesses that provide food, shelter, social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals;
i. Newspapers, television, radio, and other media services;
j.Gas stations and auto-supply, auto-repair, bicycle-repair, and related facilities;
k.Hardware stores;
I.Plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other service providers who provide services thatare necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation ofresidences, Essential Activities, and Essential Businesses;
m. Businesses providing mailing and shipping services, including post office boxes;
n. Educational institutions facilitating distance learning;
o. Laundromats, dry cleaners, and laundry service providers;
p. Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food, but only for delivery or carry out under the restrictions set forth in COVID-19 Health Mandate 003, issued March 17, 2020;
q. Businesses that supply products needed for people to work from home;
r. Businesses that supply other essential businesses with the support or supplies necessary to operate;
s. Businesses that transport goods to grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, engaged in the retail sale of food, household consumer products, delivery of fuel, or other services
directly to residences or other critical industries outlined in this health mandate.
t. Airlines, railroads, taxis, and other private transportation providers providing transportation services;
u. Home-based care for seniors, adults, or children;
v. Residential facilities and shelters for seniors, adults, and children;
w. Professional services, such as legal or accounting services, when necessary to assist in
compliance with legally-mandated activities;
x. Childcare facilities, subject to new recommendations for increased hygiene and social
distancing. Childcare facilities should be used only by those who need childcare to work at a critical job.