As we in the City continue to work diligently to encourage safety among all residents we are taking additional steps to limit access to public spaces and the likelihood of virus spread.
Access is now closed to Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, the El Dorado Nature Center and parking lots at City-owned parks and beaches through April 19 to prevent large groups of people from congregating in public spaces, in accordance with thelatest clarificationto the state's "Stay at Home" order and the City of Long Beach's "Safer at Home" order.
Additionally, gatherings of any size will be prohibited citywide as part of the updated order.
All residents must remain at home, with the following exceptions as long as social distancing of six feet or more is maintained:
Travel to and from essential businesses.
Travel to work at, or provide service to, a healthcare operation or essential infrastructure.
Engage in essential activities such as going to the grocery store or a medical appointment.
Residents living in parking impacted neighborhoods who have obtained special permits will still be allowed to park their vehicles at City-owned beach lots as a free alternative through April 30. Vehicles parking in a beach lot without a permit are subject to enforcement. Applications are still being accepted for free permits at the following beach parking lots:
Granada, 5100 E. Ocean Blvd.
Junipero, 2100 E. Ocean Blvd.
Belmont, 3998 E. Allin St.
Interested residents can email [email protected]to receive an application.
Additionally, the closure of commercial properties and businesses listed under the City's order was expanded to include indoor and outdoor flea markets and swap meets.
The City would also like to make clear that the following businesses, among others, are deemed non-essential and must close under the Order:
Gyms and fitness centers.
Bars that do not serve food.
Movie theaters and drive-in theaters.
Live performance theaters, concert halls, arenas and stadiums.
Bowling alleys and arcades.
Wineries, breweries and taprooms that provide tastings.
As the City continues to navigate through this unprecedented public health crisis, we will continue to review the statewide order to ensure the City's compliance by amending our order accordingly.
The changes are at the direction of the Acting City Manager in accordance with the Emergency Powers granted to the City Manager through theProclamation of Local Emergency.
For the latest information on COVID-19, with details on all that the City of Long Beach is doing to keep our residents safe, visit www.longbeach.gov/COVID19and follow @LongBeachCity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
I realize things are changing rapidly and new information and updates are coming out all the time. But, I want to assure you that my office and my team are at your service and will continue to provide any and all assistance we can from both our office at City Hall as well as our Field Office at 340 Nieto Avenue. Please reach out to our office any time as our focus will continue to be providing effective information and responsive assistance for any request.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact my office at (562)570-6300 or by email at [email protected].
