March 25, 2020 City Council Meeting

TL;DR

The Edmond City Council convened an emergency meeting to update its emergency declaration in response to Governor Stitt's new 'Safer at Home' executive order. The council approved a revised declaration that incorporates the Governor's directives regarding vulnerable populations, business closures for non-critical sectors, and social gathering limits, aiming to align with state and Oklahoma City measures.

Key Decisions & Votes

Adoption of Revised Emergency Declaration

20:30

The City Council approved a revised emergency declaration for the City of Edmond, incorporating Governor Stitt's Fourth Amended Executive Order 2020-07. This includes directives for vulnerable individuals to stay home, closure of non-critical businesses, and prohibition of social gatherings over 10 people, effective until April 16th. It also adopts future gubernatorial modifications by reference.

Approved

Public Comments

0 citizens spoke

While the meeting was broadcast live and arrangements were made for public input, no public comments were received during the session.

Coming Up

Deadlines

Elective surgeries, minor medical procedures, and non-emergency dental procedures postponed until April 7th, 2020.
Businesses not identified as critical infrastructure in counties with community spread shall close effective 11:59 p.m. today.
Governor's executive order effective until April 16th, 2020.

Watch For

Tentative special City Council meeting next Monday at 5:30 PM (may be canceled).
Updates from the Governor's office and Oklahoma City's declaration.
Further definitions of critical services.

Announcements

City park restrooms are closing, while playgrounds remain open with equipment sanitization efforts.
The Tennis Center is open for outdoor courts only, and the golf course remains open with new safety precautions, including one person per cart.
City offices are closed to public access, but staff are working remotely and available by phone.
Arcadia Lake is open for boats and fishing, with social distancing enforcement at the fishing dock.
CityLink services continue with a route change to Oklahoma City.
For questions regarding updates or essential businesses, citizens are directed to call 359-4500 or email Andy.Conyers@EdmondOK.com, with information also available on the City of Edmond Facebook page.

Agenda Summary

Update to Emergency Declaration

Discussion and approval of a revised emergency declaration for the City of Edmond, incorporating the Governor's Fourth Amended Executive Order 2020-07, which includes directives for vulnerable populations, business operations, and social gatherings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.