Proclamations, Opinions, Awards - Historical - 6/19/2020 (3)
CITY OF GLENDALE
WHEREAS, the City remains under a state of emergency that was declared on
March 18, 2020, in response to the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19);
and
WHEREAS, the City has been working with federal, state, and local governmental
authorities and with schools, businesses, non-profits, medical facilities, and faith groups
within the City to combat and reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to assist our
community and its citizens with the effects of the COVID-19 contagion; and
WHEREAS, a State of Emergency in Arizona due to the COVID-19 outbreak
continues to exist; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Arizona, Douglas A. Ducey on May 12,
2020, issued Executive Order 2020-36, Stay Healthy, Return Smarter, Return Stronger,
outlining requirements for businesses to assist in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 as they
reopened and mandating that businesses adopt policies consistent with guidance from the
CDC and the ADHS; and
WHEREAS, since that time, many individuals and businesses have demonstrated
great responsibility in taking precautions when out in public to mitigate the spread of
COVID-19 while attending to their daily activities and needs; and
WHEREAS, on or about June 12, 2020, a study was published that demonstrated
the effectiveness of face coverings in preventing the transmission of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Arizona, Douglas A. Ducey, on June 17,
2020, issued Executive Order 2020-40 providing that a County, City, or Town may adopt
and enforce policies requiring wearing a mask covering their mouth and nose (“face
covering”) for the purpose of mitigating the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the use of face coverings within the City of Glendale will help build
public confidence in the continued and safe reopening of the Arizona economy; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R.S. §26-311 the Mayor of the City of Glendale has
determined that there continues to be a risk to the safety of people and property;
NOW, THEREFORE; I, Jerry P. Weiers, Mayor of the City of Glendale, Arizona,
on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim in accordance with Executive Order 20-
40, in addition to the prior Proclamation of Emergency dated March 18, 2020, do hereby
proclaim and declare to the People of the City of Glendale as follows:
1. Effective June 20, 2020, at 12:01 a.m., all individuals within the jurisdiction
of the City of Glendale are required to wear face coverings in all places of public
accommodation if they are or will be in contact with other individuals who are not within a
small group of people they are closely and frequently associated with and in spaces where it
is difficult or impossible to maintain physical distancing. Physical distancing is defined as
keeping a six (6) foot distance between individuals not within their frequent and common
association group or unit. These spaces include, but are not limited to, grocery stores, pharmacies,
restaurants and bars, gyms and similar facilities, retail stores, special events and public transit.
Businesses that interact with the public must require employees to wear face coverings. While
wearing the face covering, it is essential to still maintain physical distance as it is the best defense
against the spread of COVID-19.
2. Exceptions for face coverings will be made under the following
circumstances:
a. While at an establishment, building or office space that has less than 10
persons provided that Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's
(CDC) recommended social distancing is maintained between each
person.
b. For persons who fall under the CDC's guidance who should not wear
face coverings due to a medical or mental health condition or
developmental disability.
c. For children under six (6) years old.
d. As part of a religious ceremony or service.
e For restaurant or similar business patrons while they are eating or
drinking. If a patron is not seated at their table or other designated eating
area, a face covering is required.
f. For individuals exercising outdoors, or while walking or exercising with
other people who are within a small group of people they are closely and
frequently associated with, as long as physical distancing from others is
maintained. For individuals congregating outdoors with other people not
within a small group of people they are closely and frequently associated
with, face coverings are required when physical distancing is not
maintained.
g. For engaging in organized group or team sports, exercise or other
physical activities where it is not practical or feasible to wear a mask or
socially distance.
h. In settings where it is not practical or feasible to wear a face covering,
including when obtaining or rendering goods or services, such as the
receipt of dental services, medical treatments or while swimming. This
exception does not extend to entertainment settings such as bars, dance
floors or any other setting where people socially congregate in public
for entertainment purposes.
i. When a person is in an office or vehicle (or similar space) where others
are not present.
j. For public safety employees and/or emergency responders and/or field
employees engaged in essential functions, when wearing the face
covering would interfere with or limit their ability to carry out their
duties or functions.
k. For individuals complying with the directions of public safety employees.
l. At a public meeting held pursuant to the open meeting law if social
distancing is maintained and in-person attendance is limited to essential
attendees.
3. For the purposes of this order “face covering” is defined as a covering made
of cloth, fabric, or other soft or permeable material, without holes, that covers only the nose
and mouth and surrounding areas of the lower face, and that fits against the side of the face
and remains in place without the use of one’s hands. Face coverings include, but are not
limited to, bandanas, medical masks, cloth masks, buffs and gaiters. Face coverings also
include respirators, a N95 mask or other personal protective equipment that provide a
higher level of protection than a face covering defined above.
4. For the purposes of this order, “place of public accommodation” is defined as
facilities, establishments, accommodations, services, commodities, or any use offered to or for use
by the general public, including public places where food or beverages are offered for sale, public
places operated for temporary lodging, use or accommodation of those seeking health or recreation
and all establishments offering such goods or facilities, and entities soliciting patronage from the
general public, except for religious organizations.
5. In compliance with Executive Order No. 2020-40, enforcement of this
proclamation shall primarily focus on education and providing guidance issued by the
Arizona Department of Health Services in order to promote the health and safety of
Glendale residents as well as to further contain the spread of COVID-19. Individuals shall
also be given an opportunity to comply with the proclamation before any enforcement
action is taken. As a last resort, continued failure to comply with this emergency
proclamation shall be handled as a civil penalty up to but not to exceed a $250 fine.
6. Private businesses and venues shall enforce this proclamation by asking any
person failing to comply with the emergency proclamation to leave their premises. By
allowing people/patrons to remain on the premises without a face covering as described
above, is a violation of this emergency proclamation. As a last resort, continued failure to
comply with an emergency proclamation by a business owner and/or responsible party will
be handled as a civil penalty up to but not to exceed a $250 fine.
This proclamation shall remain in place until Arizona Department of Health
Services data demonstrates a downward trend in confirmed COVID-19 cases, or until this
proclamation is amended or rescinded.
PROCLAIMED this day of June 19, 2020 at the City of Glendale, Arizona
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Mayor Jerry P. Weiers