709.01 PROCLAMATION BY MAYOR; MEASURES IMPOSED.
   Whenever, in the judgment of the Mayor or, in the event of his inability to act, the President of Council, it is determined that an emergency exists as a result of mob action or other civil disobedience causing danger of injury to or damages to persons or property, he shall have power to impose by proclamation any or all of the following regulations necessary to preserve the peace and order of the City:
   (a)   To impose a curfew upon all or any portion of the City requiring all persons in such designated curfew areas, to forthwith remove themselves from the public streets, alleys, parks or other public places.
   (b)   To order the closing of any business establishments anywhere within the City for the period of the emergency, such businesses to include, but not be limited to, those selling intoxicating liquors, cereal malt beverages, gasoline or firearms.
   (c)   To designate any public street, thoroughfare or vehicle parking areas closed to motor vehicles and pedestrian traffic.
   (d)   To call upon regular and auxiliary law enforcement agencies and organizations within or without the City to assist in preserving and keeping the peace within the City.
      (Ord. 110-1968 §1.)