Amendments to Long Beach "Safer at Home" Health Order
Dear Neighbor,

As changes and updates are coming frequently throughout this emergency, I wan tto make sure everyone is given all necessary information as soon as possible. 

Today Long Beach issued amendments to the existing "Safer at Home" Order issued by the City of Long Beach Health Officer on March 24, 2020, in an effort to further reduce the spread of COVID-19. The amendments provide additional and clarifying information on the closure of all public beaches, public trails, and trailheads within the City of Long Beach. The amendments also impose limitations on, and extends the closure of, certain businesses required by the Health Officer's Order. Open park space and park pathways may still be utilized by individuals for personal health and wellness purposes, if appropriate social distancing measures are taken.
 
In addition to the extension of all closures until May 1, or until further notice, a summary of what has changed in the order is outlined below:
 
Essential Businesses must make every effort to ensure social distancing among employees, which includes:
  • Allowing telecommuting, video or phone meetings, staggering schedules so less people are at work at one time, separating employees by six feet.
  • Limiting meetings or gatherings of any sort, especially in locations where employees could interact or come in contact with any member of the public.
    • This includes limiting or eliminating (1) employees from traveling in vehicles together and/or (2) the need for employees to physically work in teams of two or more.
    • If meetings or gatherings are absolutely necessary, Essential Businesses must maintain social distancing to the extent practicable.
Facilities that must close and are now closed:
  • All public beaches, trails, trailheads, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, golf courses, dog parks, playgrounds, skate parks, public park and public beach parking lots, and picnic areas.
  • Private gyms in multifamily housing complexes, such as in condominium and apartment complexes.
Businesses no longer considered "essential":
  • Businesses that sell exclusively personal care products (e.g. beauty supply)
Limitations on Essential Businesses:
  • Death care services are limited to the removal, care, preparation, and burial of deceased persons or animals. Funerals are not permitted.
  • Painting services are only permitted if (1) the purpose of painting is to sell or lease new residences, (2) the painting is necessary to maintain the safety or habitability of residences or businesses, or (3) the painting is due to new construction.
Additional Restrictions:
  • Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries can temporarily do curbside pickup under the following conditions:
    • Payment for cannabis and/or cannabis products must be made in advance of the curbside pickup.
    • Patients must submit proof of a valid government-issued identification and the patient's medical identification card prior to the curbside pickup.
    • Upon pickup, the medical dispensary must verify that the identification of the patient is the same person who ordered curbside pickup via the presentation of a valid government-issued identification.
    • Products must be delivered to patients in opaque packaging.
    • Uniformed and licensed security personnel must be present during all curbside pickup transactions.
    • All other local and State laws, regulations, and lawful orders are adhered to.
Enforcement:
  • The City now can issue administrative citations against businesses operating in violation of the "Safer at Home" Order.
  • The Water Department, in consultation with the City Attorney, may shut off water service to non-essential businesses operating in violation of the order, as appropriate.
 
This action was put in place by the City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis, and in accordance with the Emergency Powers granted to the City Manager through the  Proclamation of Local Emergency . 
 
For the latest information on COVID-19, with details on all that the City of Long Beach is doing to keep its residents safe, visit: longbeach.gov/COVID19 and follow @LongBeachCity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For additional assistance, please call 562-570-INFO (4636).
 
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 questions please continue to feel free to contact my office at (562) 570-6300 or by email at d[email protected]. My whole staff is ready to help residents however they can throughout these difficult times. 


Sincerely,
Suzie Price
Councilwoman, Third District
     
Third District Council Office
411 W. Ocean Blvd., 11 th Floor
Long Beach, CA  90802
(562) 570-6300 

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