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10.22 - 1 CHAPTER 10.22 EMERGENCY POWERS SECTION: 10.22.010: Proclamation of Emergency 10.22.020: Orders of Mayor - Council Ratification Required 10.22.030: Publication of Proclamation 10.22.040: Penalty for Violation 10.22.010: Proclamation of Emergency: Whenever riot, unlawful assembly, or insurrection, or the imminent threat thereof, occurs in the City and results in, or threatens to result in, the death or injury of persons or the destruction of property to such extent as to require, in the judgment of the mayor, extraordinary measures to protect the public peace, safety, and welfare, the mayor shall forthwith proclaim, in writing, the existence of public danger or emergency. (Ord. 2089 Sec. 2 (part), 1977) 10.22.020: Orders of Mayor - Council Ratification Required: Upon the proclamation by the mayor of public danger or emergency, and during the existence of such public danger or emergency, the mayor may make and proclaim any order necessary for the protection of life and property, including, but not limited to, orders: Imposing a general curfew applicable to all or any portion of the City during such hours as he deems necessary; Requiring any or all business establishments, or portions thereof, to close and remain closed until further notice; Requiring the discontinuance of the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages, firearms, ammunition, flammable or explosive products; Closing any public facility, place, or way; and Prohibiting the carrying or possession of any instrument, weapon, or material capable of producing bodily harm. Any such order shall, at the earliest practical time, be presented to the City Council for ratification and confirmation, and, if such ratification and confirmation is refused by a vote of four councilmembers, the order shall be of no further force or effect. (Ord. 2089 Sec. 2 (part), 1977) 10.22.030: Publication of Proclamation: The mayor shall cause any proclamation issued by him pursuant to the authority of this Chapter to be delivered to all news media within the City, and shall utilize such other available means, including public address systems, as are necessary, in his judgment, to give notice of such proclamations to the public. (Ord. 2089 Sec. 2 (part), 1977) 10.22.040: Penalty for Violation: It is unlawful for anyone to fail or refuse to obey any emergency order proclaimed by the mayor. Anyone convicted of a violation of this Chapter shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (Ord. 2089 Sec. 2 (part), 1977)