CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION
City Council meetings are being held in accordance with the Brown Act as amended by Assembly Bill 361 and following the initial determination of the City Council, pursuant to Resolution 2021-129, dated October 4, 2021, that following consideration of the State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic that the City Council, Standing Committees and Commissions subject to the Brown Act shall continue to meet remotely through teleconference or videoconference, given the following findings: i. The emergency continues to impact the ability of the City Council, its Standing Committees and Commissions, as well as the staff and members of the public, from meeting safely in person; and
ii. The Contra Costa County Health Department strongly recommends holding on‑line (teleconferenced or video‑conferenced meetings. In order to comply with public health orders, the requirement to provide a physical location for members of the public to participate in the meeting has been suspended. However, the public can participate in the meeting in the following ways:
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The public counters for the City Departments of Community Development and Public Works are open Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. We prefer electronic plan submission. For more information regarding plan submission visit our Building Services page. Please do not send us plans via email, a complete application is required. Planning, permit and business license applications, along with business license renewals can be mailed or placed in the grey City of San Pablo drop box located outside of new City Hall at 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94806. Building Division Inspections are occurring Monday - Thursday for an inspection call (510) 215-3030 or email building@sanpabloca.gov. Residential Health & Safety program has been reinstituted as of January 1, 2022. For additional information, please contact the following via email or phone: o Planning: (510) 215-3030 / Planning@sanpabloca.gov o Building: (510) 215-3030 / Building@sanpabloca.gov o Business License: (510) 215-3030 / Businesslicense@sanpabloca.gov o Public Works/Engineering: (510) 215-3060 I PWEngineering@sanpabloca.gov Planning Commission meetings will be held in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID‑19 and the Governor’s Executive Orders N‑25‑20 and N‑29‑20 on March 17, 2020 that allow members of the Planning Commission, City staff and the public to participate and conduct a meeting by teleconference, videoconference or both. In order to comply with public health orders, the requirement to provide a physical location for members of the public to participate in the meeting has been suspended. However, the public can participate in the meeting in the following ways:
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NOTICE:The health and safety of our customers and employees is a very high priority for the City of San Pablo. Public Works currently offers all of its services and provides additional flexibility for communicating with staff by offering select times for face-to-face meetings, as well as phone or virtual meetings throughout the day. Effective May 2, 2022 the Permit Center will be open to the public and accepting walk-ins between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Appointments are highly encouraged in order to ensure the appropriate staff is available. Please contact PWEngineering@sanpabloca.gov to make an appointment. City Hall hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., but the main doors may be locked several times a day to provide Security with mandated break times. We appreciate your understanding that, due to lean nature of the City’s staffing structure, key staff may not be available throughout the pandemic.Dump Vouchers:
Permits and Plan Checks:
Inspections (encroachment, sewer, sidewalk, etc.):
Public Works will continue to process electronic documents and respond to emails. AVISO DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE OBRAS PÚBLICAS:La salud y seguridad de nuestros clientes y empleados es una prioridad muy alta para la ciudad de San Pablo. Actualmente, el Departamento de Obras Públicas ofrece todos sus servicios y brinda flexibilidad para comunicarse con el personal por horarios selectos para reuniones en persona, por teléfono o virtual durante todo el día. A partir del 4 de febrero de 2022, el Centro de permisos estará abierto al público y aceptará visitas sin cita previa entre las 11:00a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. Se recomienda hacer citas para garantizar que el personal adecuado esté disponible. Comuníquese con PWEngineering@sanpabloca.gov para programar una cita. El horario del ayuntamiento es de las 7:30a.m. a las 6:00 p.m., pero las puertas principales pueden estar cerradas varias veces al día para proporcionar al Seguridad los tiempos de descanso obligatorios. Agradecemos su comprensión de la estructura reducida de personal de la Ciudad y la posibilidad de que personal clave no esté disponible durante la pandemia. Cupones de basura:
Permisos y Planos:
Inspecciones (“encroachment” (intrusiones), alcantarilla, banquetas, etc.):
El Departamento de Obras Públicas continuará procesando documentos electrónicos y respondiendo a correos electrónicos. |
FREE (ages 60+) Senior Meal and Nutrition Programs (in conjunction with Contra Costa County): Location: Church Lane Senior Center; 1943 Church Lane; Currently Tuesdays Only: 11 :45am to 12:45pm. Once a week pick-up for seven days of frozen meals. Reservations must be made the Monday before Tuesday scheduled pick-up by 12:30pm. For more Information, please contact: 510-215-3098 or email: seniors@sanpabloca.gov. FREE meal Drop off is available to San Pablo Residents signed-up for the transportation program. For more information on how to set that up, visit our City website https://www.sanpabloca.gov/1396/Transportation to fill out the application. For more information, please contact: 510-215-3095 or email: paratransit@sanpabloca.gov. Para Espanol habla con Maria Garcia at 510-215-3097. FREE Senior Food Bank (Pending qualifications): Davis Park Senior Center, 1667 Folsom Avenue: 1st and 3rd Fridays; 10:00am to 11:00am; For more information and to sign up, please refer to City’s website: https://www.sanpabloca.gov/1442/Senior-Nutrition-Program or call 510-215-3095 FREE Senior Food Bank delivery is available (pending transportation status) to San Pablo Residents signed-up for the transportation program. For more information on how to set that up, visit our City website https://www.sanpabloca.gov/1396/Transportation to fill out the application. For more information, please contact: 510-215-3095. Community Produce Program: Davis Park Parking lot, 1667 Folsom Ave; 2nd & 4th Friday; 12:00pm to 1 :00pm Food Assistance Program: Davis Park Parking lot, 1667 Folsom Ave; 3rd Monday of each month; 10:00am -12:00pm Fresh Approach - Mobile Farmers’ Market: San Pablo City Hall Parking Lot, 13831 San Pablo Avenue; Friday’s Only; 10:00am to 2:00pm. City Paratransit Programs (Medical Appointments, Grocery & Bank Trips Only) The San Pablo Paratransit Program will remain in service for medical appointments and essential services only for a minimal fee; no emergency medical transport is available. For questions, please contact Maria Garcia at 510-215-3097. |
Symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or up to 14 days after exposure.
1) Fever
2) Cough
3) Shortness of breath
4) Severe complications often include pneumonia in both lungs
Precautions You Should Take:
1) Wash hands with soap and water.
2) Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
3) Avoid small gatherings that do not allow for six feet per person for social distancing.
4) Cancel or postpone gatherings of 10 people or more.
Sensitive Groups:
Early information shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes:
1. Older adults
2. People with chronic medical conditions such as:
A) Heart disease
B) Diabetes
C) Lung disease
To learn more, please visit the CDC’s website.
On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC). On January 31, 2020 Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency (PHE) for the United States to aid the nation’s healthcare community in responding to COVID-19. On March 11, 2020 WHO publicly characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. On March 13, the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergency.
The City of San Pablo is working closely with Contra Costa Public Health, local health care providers, Bay Area health departments, the California Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Links to Additional Resources:
- COVID-19 Relief and Assistance for Individuals and Families
- CaliforniaState Association of Counties
- COVID-19 Financial Help State of CA
- Sign up for CDC Updates
- State of CA EDD Support Services
- Small Business and Workforce Resources
- CA Governor Updates
- Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
- Resources for Undocumented Immigrants
Looking for resources related to coronavirus (COVID-19) testing?
If you:
• Have no medical insurance and do not qualify for medical insurance such as MediCal; and
• Do not have a Primary Care Physician; and
• Would like to establish care with a provider
You may be eligible for COVID-19 testing through Lifelong Medical Care. Call (510) 981-4100 to register over the phone and discuss your options. *Must be or become a LifeLong patient
Address: 13601 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806
Phone: (510) 231-9400
Open 6 days per week; see website for hours
*Testing requires a physician referral
If you are curious what questions you may be asked to assess your health related to COVID-19, you can visit: https://www.coolquit.com/forms/coronavirus-screening-form