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• A process for identifying priorities and objectives for emergency response or recovery efforts • Documentation of the priorities and objectives, as well as the tasks and personnel assignments associated with meeting them Appendix F provides detailed information on and direction for developing Action Plans. 3.9 EMERGENCY PROCLAMATIONS Upon determining that conditions which constitute a local emergency exist, the Council or, if a quorum of the Council is unable to convene, the City Manager as Emergency Services Director may proclaim the existence of a local emergency as specified by Redwood City Code (RCC) Chapter 10; provided that whenever a local emergency is proclaimed by the Director, the Council shall ratify or rescind the proclamation at the earliest practicable time thereafter. Upon the proclamation of a Local Emergency or State of Emergency or the existence of State of War Emergency, the City Council or, if a quorum of the Council is unable to convene, the Director is hereby empowered to: 1. Request the Governor to proclaim a State of Emergency when, in the opinion of the Director, locally available resources are inadequate to cope with a local emergency. 2. Control and direct the efforts of the emergency organization of the City for the accomplishment of the purposes of RCC Chapter 10. 3. Direct cooperation between and coordination of services and staff of the emergency organization of the City and resolve questions of authority and responsibility that may arise between them. 4. Represent the City in all dealings with public or private agencies on matters pertaining to emergencies as defined herein. S. Make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by the emergency; provided, however, such rules and regulations, if not enacted by the Council pursuant hereto, shall be ratified or rescinded by the Council at the earliest practicable time after issuance thereof. 6. Order a general curfew applicable to such geographical areas of the City or to the City as a whole as deemed advisable and necessary during such hours of the day or night necessary for the furtherance of the public health, safety and welfare and reasonably calculated to avoid damage or injuries to persons, property or the disruption of the public peace. 7. Make in the interest of public health, safety and welfare orders with reference to certain geographical areas of the City or the City as a whole: a. Order the closing of all retail liquor stores. b. Order the closing of all bars and beer taverns. c. Order the closing of all private and public clubs or portions thereof wherein the consumption of intoxicating liquor, wine or beer is permitted. d. Order the discontinuance of the sale of liquor and wine. 33