§ 5.56.060. Proclamation of disaster

In the event of the proclamation of a disaster as herein provided, or the proclamation of a state of extreme emergency by the governor or the state director of civil defense, the director is hereby empowered:

A.

To make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such disaster; provided, however, such rules and regulations must be confirmed at the earliest practicable time by the city council.

B.

To obtain vital supplies, equipment, and such other properties found lacking and needed for the protection of the life and property of the people, and bind the city for the fair value thereof, and if required immediately, to commandeer the same for public use.

C.

To require emergency services of any city officer or employee and, in the event of the proclamation of a state of extreme emergency by the governor in the region in which this city is located, to command the aid of as many citizens of this community as he thinks necessary in the execution of his duties; such persons shall be entitled to all privileges, benefits and immunities as are provided by state law for registered civil defense and disaster worker volunteers.

D.

To requisition necessary personnel or material of any city department or agency.

E.

To execute all of his ordinary powers as mayor, all of the special powers conferred upon him by this chapter or by resolution adopted pursuant thereto, all powers conferred upon him by any statute, agreement approved by the city council or by any other lawful authority, and in conformity with section 38791 of the California Government Code, to exercise complete authority over the city and to exercise all police power vested in the city by the constitution and general laws.

(Ord. No. 169)