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WHEREAS,as a result of the above described emergency there is a continuing need to protect all citizens and guests of Lakewood from the risks relating to the COVID-19 pandemic;and WHEREAS, the CDC recommends wearing face coverings in public where other physical distancing measures are difficult to maintain, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 from asymptomatic or unknowing carriers to others;and WHEREAS,as of this date,Cuyahoga County has been designated by the State of Ohio Public Health Advisory System Risk Level as Level 3 for COVID-19, characterized by very high exposure and spread with a recommendation to limit activities as much as possible;and ��]llv FAl ,as o1 1l`XI`~,r..r ale, l ie` law lea 1`X l ireclor fia s is`10.1Pd tl` lal('U ide B➢Vdtl1X„ ear . 4114'161 l l.y l d$bv 4' bvd lr'4'�„Ill'��5.?`1 I11.),(Y41lYllbv 1Ydtlbv4"1 Ill1 b;�,6161rti 61r 6�14116.16161r`1Ill1 areas"w l`X 4'r4' �YP61�Y14' dare411'�dtllYl49r,161 ti6lbvld„r d...`11dtl11bvIu1E",,-dtl11b,;.:, WHEREAS, requiring face coverings to be worn by any person in a public place within Lakewood best promotes health and safety, and efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 while enabling the continuation of essential services,businesses,and travel necessary to protect public health and safety, and for the continuity of social and commercial life during the state of emergency;and WHEREAS, after weighing the known information about the COVID-19 virus and considering the guidance from the Ohio Department of Health and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, this Council concludes that the safety of Lakewood citizens is best protected by implementing a requirement to wear face coverings in public places as set forth herein;and WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 2.12 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, this Council by a vote of at least two thirds of its members determines that this resolution is an emergency measure and that it shall take effect immediately,and that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public property,health,and of the citizens of Lakewood and those visiting Lakewood; now,therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD,OHIO: Section 1. In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19,all persons are required to wear a face covering when within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Lakewood including, without limitation: a) in any indoor location that is not a residence J1iclt�dili,kl, �61XoUih2fl dlNas of dU!rwl�ejll, �° ...111�rB611 lrl�xlrBxl�i"`4i1fl61X1uxuixulrir;�..a b) when outdoors and unable to consistently maintain a distance of six feet or more from individuals who are not members of their household;or c-'1.....-waiting for,riding,driving,or operating public transportation,a taxi,a private car service, or a ride sharing vehicle. This does not apply to private or rental vehicles where members of a family are sharing a vehicle. This does not apply to vehicles engaged in direct travel through Lakewood that do not stop in Lakewood.