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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 were closed effective March 16, 2020, until further notice. All Department communications will be done via email and telephone. We are accepting plans electronically. For more information regarding plan submission visit our Building Services page. Please do not send us plans via email, a complete application is required. We are also accepting plans Tuesday & Thursday's between 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Please call ahead to coordinate drop-off at 1000 Gateway Avenue. 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 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 please call (510) 215-3060 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule an inspection. Residential Health & Safety program has been suspended 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.
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:
- CaliforniaState Association of Counties
- 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