HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes. 20-038Resolution 20-038
An Emergency Resolution Modifying Certain Measures Set Forth in Ordinance 20-
005 (Revised) and Deemed Necessary to Slow the Community Spread of
Coronavirus (Covid-19).
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings adopted emergency Ordinance 20-005 (Revised)
pursuant to SDCL 9-29-1 and 9-32-1 which implemented social distancing guidelines
recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to stop the outbreak of the
disease COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to enact further or modified restrictions on public
gatherings and public movements that it deems necessary to address the current public
health emergency; and
WHEREAS, the number of COVID-19 cases in Brookings has remained relatively
stable; and
WHEREAS, the number of hospitalizations being experienced in Brookings supports the
fact that the number of positive cases in Brookings is consistent with the numbers
reported by the State; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of social distancing requirements is to slow the spread of the
disease so that the State and City's health care system is not overwhelmed; and
WHEREAS, the City has been in communication with Brookings Health System and
they have methods to allow them to make reasonable predictions on the impact of
certain social distancing regulations on the number of cases in the City and the overall
impact on the City's health care system; and
WHEREAS, based on the number of cases in Brookings County, the relative lack of
hospitalizations in the City, and the available modeling, the City Council believes some
of the social distancing restrictions set forth in Ordinance 20-005 (Revised) can now be
modified to allow businesses to resume on-site service of customers without causing
the number of COVID-19 cases in the City to rise to the level that will overwhelm the
hospital's capacity if proper procedures are put in place; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution is consistent with the Governor's Executive Order 2020-20,
and Section 3 thereof, in particular, which provide for South Dakota's "Back to Normal
Plan"; and
WHEREAS, these revised measures and restrictions are adopted as Emergency
Ordinance 20-005 is also being revised and are intended to replace the measures and
restrictions set forth in Emergency Ordinance 20-005;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Brookings, that the following
regulations, effective upon adoption and publication of this Resolution, shall be
implemented to control the spread of COVID-19 within the City of Brookings:
1. Any businesses identified in Ordinance 20-005 may reopen to serve
patrons on-site pursuant to the conditions established in this resolution.
2. Businesses within the City of Brookings which are open to the public shall
observe the following guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19:
a) Establish a minimum six-foot distance between any tables, chairs, and
barstools. This provision does not need to be observed between
members of the same household.
b) All businesses shall collaborate with the City to identify their
occupancy allowance and post it in a conspicuous location outside the
building.
c) Restaurants, bars, and casinos shall be limited to a maximum of ten
(1 0) customers or a capacity of one-half (Yz) of their maximum posted
capacity, whichever is greater. Capacity will be posted at the front of
the business.
d) All restaurants, food trucks and bars shall disinfect or dispose of all
menus before and after use by each customer. Condiment containers
shall be cleaned/disinfected between each group and shall not be
shared among multiple groups. Salad bars and self-service buffets
shall not be permitted.
e) Grocery stores, retail businesses, recreation and fitness businesses
shall be limited to a maximum of ten (1 0) customers or a capacity of
one-half (Yz) of their maximum posted capacity, whichever is greater.
Capacity will be posted at the front of the business.
f) Require social distance spacing while waiting for service or entry into a
business. Spacing may be accomplished by requiring people to remain
in their vehicles.
g) Clearly marked one-way shopping aisles in grocery and retail stores.
h) In retail and grocery businesses, install a plexiglass, or similar divider
where physically possible between the cashier and customer.
i) Require employees to wash hands at regular intervals.
j) Food service employees must wear a mask which covers the
employee's nose and mouth.
k) In casinos, video lottery machines must be cleaned and disinfected
between each customer.
I) Employees of hair salons, nail and tanning salons, spas and barber
shops wear masks which cover their nose and mouth during customer
contact times. Customer seating must be at least six (6) feet apart.
m) In gyms and fitness facilities, any equipment and/or exercise mats
must be cleaned or disinfected between each use.
n) Customer seating in theaters and similar businesses shall be reduced
to allow for social distancing with certain seats marked as "not
available due to social distancing guidelines" to ensure compliance.
o) Businesses shall post publicly a regular cleaning and disinfecting
schedule, specific to each business.
p) Hand sanitizer locations readily available for public use should be
made available at grocery stores and retail businesses.
q) Enhanced cleaning/disinfecting requirements should be used for motel
and hotel rooms.
r) Seating for large gatherings shall be reduced to comply with a six-foot
minimum distance between attendees.
s) Businesses are encouraged to conduct daily employee screenings for
illness.
t) Businesses are encouraged to post signage outside of their facility that
encourages customers to not enter if they are not feeling well or have
COVID-19 symptoms.
u) Businesses are encouraged to develop risk mitigation strategies for
restrooms or other areas where social distancing requirements are
likely to be compromised.
v) Certain businesses (e.g. gym, recreation facilities, casinos, etc.) are
encouraged to have customers wipe down their equipmenUmachines
before and after use. However, it will still be the responsibility of the
business to ensure proper cleaning and disinfecting is occurring.
w) Businesses, particularly salons, barber shops, and spas are
encouraged to provide service on an appointment-only basis to ensure
proper social distancing and hygiene practices are met.
3. In addition to the specific requirements listed above, businesses shall
operate in a manner consistent with CDC guidelines and any applicable
state regulations and the Governor's Executive Orders.
4. The City encourages all members of the public within the City of Brookings
to continue to follow the CDC guidelines and recommended hygiene
practices, including, but not limited to engaging in social distancing, and
wearing masks when outside their homes wherever possible.
5. Businesses can request, in writing, administrative exceptions from the City
that allow them to modify the strict compliance with these requirements so
long as their proposal contains alternative means to implement social
distancing or hygiene requirements. The City will not approve exceptions
which completely exempt a business from implementing social distancing,
or from following the CDC guidelines.
6. Any business entity, owner, or supervising manager of any business that
is not in compliance with these regulations, or an approved alternative
plan pursuant to Section #5 above, shall be in violation of Ordinance 20-
005, as amended.
7. This Resolution shall remain in effect until May 31, 2020, unless otherwise
repealed, modified, or extended.
8. Enforcement-Violation of this Resolution may result in a fine, and
multiple violations may result in further enforcement procedures, including
legal action to close the business for the safety of the public.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City of Brookings that due to the fact a national
and statewide emergency have been declared and one of the primary recommendations
to combat this emergency is to practice social distancing and limit person-to-person
contact, this resolution is considered necessary for the immediate preservation of the
public peace, health and safety of the City. Furthermore, the City hereby declares that
these Restrictions shall replace the measures and restrictions set forth in Ord. 20-005
as of May 5, 2020, the date of publication of this Resolution. Accordingly, the measures
and restrictions set forth in Emergency Ordinance 20-005 will not be enforced after the
effective date of this Resolution.
Passed and approved on the 4th day of May, 2020.
CITY OF BROOKINGS:
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
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