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ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PLEASANTON WAIVING CERTAIN FINES, PENALTIES AND INTEREST PAYMENTS AND SUSPENDING CERTAIN REQUIRED SECURITY DEPOSITS BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EMERGENCY A. On March 13, 2020, the federal government adopted a Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID- 19) Outbreak. B. On March 4, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newson proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. C. On March 17, 2020, under the authority contained in California Government Code section 8634 and Chapter 2.44 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code, I declared the existence of a local emergency in the City of Pleasanton ("City"). D. On March 23, 2020, the City Council adopted a resolution ratifying the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency in the City (Resolution No. 20-1139). E. On April 2, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newson issued Executive Order N-42-20 prohibiting the discontinuation of water service to residential units and certain businesses for nonpayment of a bill for water service. F. The City's Municipal Code ("PMC") imposes fines, penalties, and interest when a responsible business owner, property owner, or resident does not pay the City's transient occupancy tax, or utility bills for water or sewer services provided by the City when due. G. The PMC also requires new applicants for water and sewer service to pay a security deposit. H. Many business owners, property owners, and residents may have difficulty timely paying the City's transient occupancy tax and utility bills for water and sewer, as well as making required security deposits for water service, due to loss of income, increased medical expenses or childcare needs due to COVID-19. I. Under the authority contained in California Government Code section 8634 and Chapter 2.44 of the PMC, I am empowered upon the proclamation of a local emergency to make and issue orders and regulations on matters reasonable related to the protection of life and property as affected by such local emergency. These orders and regulations are to be confirmed by the City Council at the earliest practicable time.