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DECLARATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES OF THE CITY OF
SAN JOSE IMPOSING A CURFEW
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2020, I proclaimed a local state of emergency within the City of
San José resulting from the civil unrest following the death of George Floyd in
Minneapolis, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 8634 and San José
Municipal Code Section 8.08.250, I am empowered upon the proclamation of a local
emergency to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to
the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; and
WHEREAS, under conditions of the emergency, it is deemed necessary in the interest
of public safety to restrict the use of certain public areas of the City of San José; and
WHEREAS, life and property are deemed to be in peril and speed is of the essence;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I, David Sykes, as Director of Emergency
Services, declare that commencing on May 31, 2020, a curfew be in effect starting at
8:30 p.m. and ending at 5:00 a.m. on the following day, and during which no person
shall be upon the public street, avenue, alley, park, or other public place or unimproved
public realty within the limits of the City of San José.
This curfew shall not apply to police officers, peace officers, firefighters, or other
emergency personnel or civilians engaged in police, emergency, government work,
delivery services, or utility services, nor shall it apply to authorized representatives of
any news service, newspaper, or radio or television station or network, nor shall it apply
to individuals seeking or providing medical care or care for family members or others, or
any persons experiencing homelessness.
Any violation of this Order shall be subject to enforcement and penalty as provided
under San José Municipal Code Section 8.08.260.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this regulation shall remain in effect until such time
as it is terminated by either the Director of Emergency Services, the City Council, or the
termination of the local state of emergency resulting from the civil unrest following the
death of George Floyd.
_5/31/20_____________________
Date
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David Sykes
Director of Emergency Services