CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION
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SAN PABLO CITY COUNCIL DECLARES LOCAL EMERGENCY AND LAUNCHES MODIFIED CITY OPERATIONS PLAN, EFFECTIVE MARCH 16, 2020
“The local emergency declaration will enable the City to activate its Emergency Operations Center, and transform City Operations to an “essential services” mode of operation with closure of non-essential City facilities, limited public services, and designation of all City employees as local disaster workers in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.” stated San Pablo City Manager Matt Rodriguez, acting as the City’s designated Emergency Services Director. “Our intention is to ensure all County public health protective and preventative measures are instituted for City Operations in order to protect the public, City employees and first responders.”
Due to the Local Emergency Declaration (Haga clic aquí para ver la versión en español.) by the City Council, and Shelter-in-Place Order issued March 16, 2020 by Contra Costa Health Services, ALL City of San Pablo Activities, Programs and Services have been temporarily CANCELLED until further notice.
All City facilities are hereby CLOSED to the public, effectively immediately.
All West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) schools are closed until further notice. Please visit the WCCUSD website for closure updates, including student meal locations.
Below are links to service updates from other public service providers:
WestCAT
AC Transit
EBMUD
PG&E
Republic Services
REPUBLIC SERVICES SUSPENDS CERTAIN SERVICES: Republic Services has notified the City of San Pablo that due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and for the health and safety of collection vehicle drivers, employees and the community, certain services will be suspended temporarily. Details here!
REPUBLIC SERVICES SUSPENDE CIERTOS SERVICIOS: Republic Services ha notificado a la ciudad de San Pablo que debido a la epidemia de COVID-19 y por la salud y seguridad de los conductores de vehículos de recolección, empleados y la comunidad, ciertos servicios serán suspendidos temporalmente. Detalles aquí!
There are confirmed cases in the United States.
COVID-19 has a high transmission rate, but a low mortality rate. From the international data we have, of those who have tested positive for COVID-19, approximately 80 percent do not exhibit symptoms that would require hospitalization.
Coronavirus Call Center: (844) 729-8410
Open Daily from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Abierto diariamente de 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Additional Information and Updates:
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.
City Council 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 City Council, 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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- CITY OPERATIONS RESO/ORD
- COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEV
- PUBLIC WORKS
- COMMUNITY SERVICES
- COUNTY & STATE ORDERS
The public counters for the City Departments of Community & Economic Development and Public Works were closed effective March 16, 2020, until further notice. All Department communications will be done via email and telephone. We are accepting Plans Between 10:00am and 3:00pm, please call ahead to coordinate drop-off at 13831 San Pablo Avenue. Planning, permit and business license applications, along with business license renewals can be mailed or placed in the Blue City of San Pablo Drop Box (outside the gates). Building Division Inspections will be performed Tuesdays - Thursdays to schedule an inspection call (510) 215-3030 or email building@sanpabloca.gov. Public Works inspections are by appointment only for Essential Infrastructure construction activities defined by County Order No. #HO-COVID19-03. Please call (510) 215-3060 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule an inspection. Residential Health & Safety Inspections: No inspections until further notice, effective March 16, 2020 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:EFFECTIVE TUESDAY 3/17/2020 Contra Costa Health Services released a “shelter in place” order on Monday, 3/16/2020. The intent of this order is to ensure people self-isolate in their places of residence to slow the spread of COVID-19, while enabling essential services to continue. To comply with this order, Public Works Department at City Hall will be closed until further notice. During this time, all Public Works non-essential services will be suspended or delayed. 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:EN EFECTO EL MARTES 03/17/2020 El Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Contra Costa anuncio una orden de “quedarse en casa” el lunes el 03/16/2020. La intención de esta orden es asegurar que toda persona se quede en su hogar y aislarse para disminuir la difusión del virus “COVID-19” y asegurar que los servicios esenciales sigan siendo disponibles. Para cumplir con esta orden, el Departamento de Obras Públicas en la Municipalidad de San Pablo estará cerrado hasta nuevo aviso. Durante este tiempo, todos los servicios que no son indispensables del Departamento de Obras Públicas están suspendidos o retrasados. Cupones de basura:
Permisos y Planos:
Inspecciones (“encroachment” (intrusiones), alcantarilla, banquetas, etc.):
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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.
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
Non-essential businesses
Non-essential businesses must cease all activities at facilities located within the City except minimum basic operations. Operations that can continue include:
- Inventory, ensure security, process payroll, and employee benefits, or for related functions
- Activities that help employees work from their homes
- Sanitation, including janitorial
Employees must maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from each other at all times.
- Essential businesses include:
- Healthcare Operations and Essential Infrastructure
- Grocery stores, certified farmers’ markets, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, food banks, and convenience and corner stores that sell a significant amount of food, and other establishments engaged in the retail sale of canned food, dry goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet supply, fresh meats, fish, and poultry, and any other household consumer products (such as cleaning and personal care products). This includes stores that sell groceries and also sell other non-grocery products, and products necessary to maintaining the habitability, sanitation, and essential operation of residences
- Food cultivation, including farming, livestock, and fishing
- Businesses that provide food, shelter, and social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals
- Newspapers, television, radio, and other media services
- Gas stations and auto-supply, auto-repair, and related facilities
- Banks and related financial institutions
- Hardware stores
- Plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the habitability, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, Essential Activities, and Essential Businesses
- Businesses providing mailing and shipping services, including post office boxes
- Educational institutions—including public and private K-12 schools, colleges, and universities—for purposes of facilitating distance learning or performing essential functions, provided that social distancing of six-feet per person is maintained to the greatest extent possible
- Laundromats, dry cleaners, and laundry service providers
- Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food, but only for delivery or carry out.
- Bars that serve food may remain open for food delivery or carry out of food. They may also provide beverage delivery subject to compliance with state and local laws. They cannot provide onsite service for beverages or carry out of beverages. Bars that do not serve food must remain closed to the public but they can provide beverage delivery, again subject to compliance with state and local laws.
- School meals: Schools and other entities that typically provide free food services to students or members of the public may continue to do so under this Order on the condition that the food is provided to students or members of the public on a pick-up and takeaway basis only. Schools and other entities that provide food services under this exemption shall not permit the food to be eaten at the site where it is provided, or at any other gathering site
- Businesses that supply other essential businesses with the support or supplies necessary to operate
- Businesses whose function is primarily to ship or deliver groceries, food, goods or services directly to residences
- Airlines, taxis, rental car companies, ride-hailing services, scooter and bike shares, and other private transportation providers providing transportation services necessary for Essential Activities and other purposes expressly authorized in this Order
- Home-based care for seniors, adults, or children
- Residential facilities and shelters for seniors, adults, and children
- Professional services, such as legal or accounting services, when necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities
- Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted
- Bike shops may remain open for sales, rental and repair to the extent necessary to provide vehicles for Essential Travel, Essential Business or Essential Activity
- Businesses that do not fall in one of these categories are non-essential.Any essential business that is open must follow social distancing best practice.