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1. City Manager Issues New Public Order
On April 2, 2020, the City Manager issued a Fourth Supplement to Public Order (“Fourth Supplement”) which follows previous orders issued on March 16 (Public Order), March 20 (First Supplement), March 27 (Second Supplement), and April 1 (Third Supplement). The Public Order clarifies and expands on which activities are exempt (allowed to continue) and non-exempt (not allowed to continue), as well as types of essential businesses. The Fourth Supplement mirrors the Revised Safer at Home order issued by City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on April 1, 2020.
The Fourth Supplement clarifies that:
People may participate in passive outdoor activity and recreation, provided that the individuals comply with social distancing requirements. Organized sports are not permitted, and the City’s sport courts and ball fields are closed.
Pet stores can be open, but grooming and training services are not permitted.
Media businesses permitted to operate include newspapers, television news, radio, magazine, podcast and journalism.
Auto dealerships may not operate; however, their auto service and parts departments may remain open.
Fully automated or self-service car washes may operate, but not car washes that require personnel.
Day laborers may continue to work, and day labor centers may remain open.
Leasing agents, and those who perform professional services such as leasing and real estate transactions may continue, when necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities.
Open houses and in-person showing of housing for lease and sale are prohibited.
Businesses providing boxes and packaging may remain open.
Educational institutions may remain open for purposes of facilitating distance learning or performing essential functions provided that social distancing of six-feet per person is followed without exception.
Businesses that provided storage for products needed for people to work from home main remain open.
Car rental companies may remain open.
Essential infrastructure that may remain open includes solid waste recycling and phone retail sales and servicing.
Summary of Updates in the Fourth Supplement to Public Order
Permitted
Not Permitted
Passive outdoor activity and recreation, with social distancing.
Pet stores
Newspapers, television news, radio, magazine, podcast and journalism
Auto services and parts store components of auto dealerships
Fully automated or self-service car washes
Leasing agents, and professional services such as leasing and real estate transactions when necessary to comply with legally mandated activity.
Day laborers, day labor centers
Businesses providing boxes and packaging
Educational institutions for purposes of facilitating distance learning or performing essential functions provided that social distancing of six-feet per person is followed without exception.
Businesses that provided storage for products needed for people to work from home
Car rental companies
Solid waste recycling
Phone retail sales and servicing
Organized sports, tennis courts, basketball courts, etc.
Grooming or training
Media services
Auto dealerships, except auto service and parts stores
Car washes that require personnel
Open houses and in-person showing of houses for lease and sale
The Fourth Supplement is effective at 11:59 p.m. on April 2, 2020 and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 19, 2020. Please review the Fourth Supplement if you would like more details.
2. Free COVID-19 Testing Available
The City of Los Angeles has made free testing available to residents of Los Angeles County, including Culver City residents. Anyone who is interested in getting tested must first register on the screening website. This first step will determine if you are eligible to be tested.
You will be asked to answer basic questions including name, date of birth, address, and whether you are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, coughing, and difficulty breathing. After you answer all screening questions, the website (in real time) determines your testing eligibility and will identify the nearest testing site.
At this time, this COVID-19 testing is limited to the most vulnerable of LA County residents—those who are 65 and older and/or have underlying health conditions.
3. Wearing a Cloth Face Covering May Help
The State of California recently issued face coverings guidance as recent research has indicated that COVID-19 patients may be infectious 48 hours prior to displaying symptoms. According to the California Department of Public Health, the primary role of a cloth face mask is to “reduce the release of infectious particles into the air when someone speaks, coughs, or sneezes, including someone who has COVID-19 but feels well.” Cloth face coverings are not a substitute for previous public health recommendations (e.g., social distancing, frequent hand washing, not touching your face with unwashed hands and staying home as much as possible) but may help when added to these major interventions. N95 and medical grade masks should be reserved for first responders and medical workers.
4. Come Enjoy the City’s Online Recreation Center
It’s “Thoughtful Thursday!" It’s nice to remember how great a phone call can feel. Take the time today to call a loved one and remind them that you’re here for support, if and when they may need it.
5. Let's make a Culver City connection and talk soon. We’ll call YOU!
We want you to know that we are here for you. If you or another Culver City resident would like a check-in call for a quick chat, let us know. Our friendly City staff are making weekly phone calls to any residents 18 and older just to say “hi," see how you are doing, or offer information and resources. You don’t need a reason—we’ll call you. If you would like to sign-up for the weekly phone call program, give us a ring at (310) 253-6890.
6. Feeling Blue? You Are Not Alone.
If the news surrounding COVID-19 is making you feel stressed, anxious, or depressed, call LACDMH 24/7 hotline at (800) 854-7771 or text LA to 741741 to get help.
7. Do You Need a Volunteer?
If you or someone you know has a non-emergency, non-medical need related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you would like assistance from a volunteer, please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and your need. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
8. Call for Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer to help the City assist those in need (including older adults), please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, phone number, email address, and any special skills you may have (language, equipment, certifications, etc.) and preferred volunteer activity (deliver groceries to older adults, make phone calls, etc.) You can also find additional volunteer opportunities on the California Volunteers webpage.
9. Neighbors Helping Neighbors
If you are able to assist a neighbor who is 65 or older, or a neighbor who has an underlying medical condition, reach out via phone, text, or drop a note on their doorstep to ask if they need anything before you go to the grocery store or pharmacy. We are all in this together.
