For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) "Declared emergency" means a state of emergency or local emergency.
(2) "Emergency declaration period" shall mean the longer of the period of time stated in the declaration of a state of emergency, the declaration of a local emergency, or such other period of time established by the City Council by ordinance.
(3) "State of emergency" means a natural or manmade emergency resulting from an earthquake, flood, fire, riot, storm, drought, plant or animal infestation or disease, or other natural or manmade disaster for which a state of emergency has been declared by the President of the United States or the Governor.
(4) "Local emergency" means a natural or manmade emergency resulting from an earthquake, flood, fire, riot, storm, drought, plant or animal infestation or disease, or other natural or manmade disaster for which a local emergency has been declared by the City Council or City official vested with such authority to make such declaration.
(5) "Consumer food item" means any article that is used or intended for use for food, drink, confection, or condiment by a person or animal.
(6) "Repair, or reconstruction services" means services performed by any person who is required to be licensed under the Contractors' State License Law (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code), for repairs to residential or commercial property of any type that is damaged as a result of a disaster.
(7) "Emergency supplies" includes, but is not limited to, water, flashlights, radios, batteries, candles, blankets, soaps, diapers, temporary shelters, tape, toiletries, plywood, nails, and hammers.
(8) "Medical supplies" includes, but is not limited to, prescription and nonprescription medications, bandages, gauze, isopropyl alcohol, and antibacterial products.
(9) "Building materials" means lumber, construction tools, windows, and anything else used in the building or rebuilding of property.
(10) "Gasoline" means any fuel or energy source used to power any motor vehicle or power tool.
(11) "Transportation, freight, and storage services" means any service that is performed by any company that contracts to move, store, or transport personal or business property or that rents equipment for those purposes, including towing services.
(12) "Housing" means any rental housing with an initial lease term of no longer than one year, including, but not limited to, a space rented in a mobile home park or campground.
(13) "Average retail price" means the rental price for the dwelling unit during the thirty (30) day period immediately preceding declared emergency.
(14) "Goods" has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 1689.5 of the Civil Code.
(Ord. 2522 §2 (part), Ord. 2527 §1 (part))