In December 2019 and January 2020, reports began spreading worldwide of a flu-like virus first found in China, that was more deadly than the flu generally, with the virus becoming known as the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”).
On or about March 4, 2020, as part of the State of California’s response to address the global COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for broader spread of COVID-19.
On March 6, 2020, the County Administrative Officer of Monterey County (“County CAO”) proclaimed a Local Emergency due to the threat of COVID-19 in the County.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) classified the spread of COVID-19 internationally as a global pandemic.
On March 12, 2020, based on these events, the City Administrator of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, acting in his capacity as the Director of Emergency Services for the City, declared the existence of a local emergency within the City.
On March 13, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-021 ratifying the City Administrator’s Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to the Worldwide Spread of the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”).
On March 17, 2020, the Monterey County Health Officer issued a Shelter in Place Order.
On April 3, 2020, the Monterey County Health Officer issued an updated Shelter in Place Order which further restricted activities in Monterey County.