Culver City Camps, The Municipal Plunge Pool & Other Outdoor Park Amenities
City Provides Businesses Additional Relief Through New Public Order
TOMORROW: Guidelines For Safely Reopening Your Business Virtual Townhall at 2:00 PM
14-Day COVID-19 Incubation Period
What’s Open in LA County
Free COVID-19 Testing Available
Food Resources
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1. L.A. County Moves to Reopen Key Sectors
Today, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health announced that the Health Officer Order will be modified tomorrowand sector specific protocols issued, which will include infection control and distancing requirementsto allow the re-opening of the following sectors on June 12:
Gyms and fitness facilities
Professional sports without live audiences
Day camps (see note below about Culver City PRCS sponsored day camps)
Museums, galleries, zoos and aquariums
Campgrounds, RV parks and outdoor recreation (see note below about The Plunge pool)
Music, film and television production
Hotels, lodging and short-term rentals for tourism and individual travel
The City of Culver City will issue a revised public order by Friday, which will be similar to the County Public Health Officer’s order.
The County continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19 and the capacity of the healthcare system to provide residents with essential services. With these reopenings, Los Angeles County will be in Phase 3 of the State’s Resilience Roadmap.However, this major step forward does not mean the threat of COVID-19 is gone. Residents must continue to practice physical distancing, wear cloth face coverings and follow public health directives.
If at any time, the County’s rate of infection and other key metrics demonstrate a rapid acceleration of new cases that threatens to overwhelm the healthcare system, the Department of Public Health and the City may need to limit future re-openings or close reopened sectors.
Going to the gym, visiting a museum or going to camp will be very different from before the pandemic. Each sector reopening will have strict infection control directives in place. In addition to the new Health Officer Order, the reopening protocols will be posted on the Public Health website.
Still closed are nail salons, tattoo shops, bars and wineries, movie theaters, live performance theaters, entertainment centers, concert halls and venues, stadiums, arenas, gaming facilities, theme parks and festivals. Additionally, public and private gatherings of people outside of a single household unit are not permitted except for public protests and faith-based services.
2. Culver City Camps, The Municipal Plunge Pool & Other Outdoor Park Amenities
Culver City Parks, Recreation, and Community Services run camps, The Municipal Plunge Pool and other outdoor park amenities will not re-open on June 12. Although the County will allow cities to re-open camps and pools starting June 12, the County has not yet released the required Public Health protocols under which these activities will be allowed to resume. The City will review the County’s Public Health protocols after they are issued tomorrow and inform the community as soon as possible after that of an expected re-opening date and when registration may begin. We appreciate the community’s patience and look forward to resuming these activities as soon as safely possible.
Provide relief from parking requirements for outdoor dining areas;
Provide reduced parking requirements for new restaurant uses;
Create an expedited process for establishing outdoor dining and retail areas in private parking lots;
Allow takeaway alcohol services, consistent with the State Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Regulatory Relief efforts; and
Temporarily pause legal non-conforming use provisions so if a business’ operations are paused during the COVID-19 crisis, any legal non-conforming use status will still be available to them after the crisis has passed.
4. TOMORROW: Guidelines For Safely Reopening Your Business Virtual Townhall at 2:00 PM
The Los Angeles County America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs) are available to assist your business with specialized services to ensure success as we transition through the next phases in reopening our economy. Attend this upcoming Virtual Town Hall meeting to learn more about key services for businesses during this economic recovery. The Virtual Townhall meeting will be on Thursday, June 11 at 2:00 PM. Make sure to register in advance.The following topic will be covered in the town hall meeting: Guidelines for safely reopening your business in Los Angeles County.
The speakers include:
Scott Abbott, Department of Public Health
Ted Hiatt, Small Business Development Center
Joe Torres, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation
Rachel Ettinger, Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Ed Langhammer, Cozen O’Connor Law
5. 14-Day COVID-19 Incubation Period
It can take up to 14 days from time of exposure for you to test positive for COVID-19. If you have been in large gatherings and think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, especially if you were unable to physically distance and were around others not wearing a cloth face covering, the safest thing you can do is self-quarantine for 14 days and monitor for symptoms. If you develop symptoms while you are in self-quarantine, get tested and isolate for 10 days and an additional 3 days until you are fever-free and until your respiratory symptoms have passed. Learn more at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website.
Outdoor Museums, Open Air Galleries, Botanical Gardens, and other Outdoor Exhibition Space
Beach Piers
Recreation and Community Centers
Basketball and Volleyball Courts
Baseball and Soccer Fields
Youth Sports Leagues
Bars and Nightclubs that Don’t Serve Food
Arcades, Bowling Alleys, Movie Theaters, Live Performance Theaters, Concert Halls and Venues, Stadiums, Arenas, Gaming Facilities, Theme Parks, and Festivals
Grocery Stores, Certified Farmers’ Markets, Farm and Produce Stands, Supermarkets, Food Banks, Convenience Stores, Wholesale Clubs, and Pharmacies
Pet Food Stores, Animal Daycare and Boarding Facilities, and Veterinary Clinics
Stores that Sell Products Needed for Your Home, such as Hardware, Building, Home Appliance, and Pool Supply Stores
Lower-Risk Retail Stores, such as Bookstores, Jewelry Stores, Furniture Stores, Toy Stores, and Clothing Stores
CLOSED FOR NOW
Nail Salons
Spa Services (e.g., massage, facials, waxing)
Healthcare Services
OPEN: Clinics, Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Offices, Optometrists, Mental or Behavioral Health Providers, and other Healthcare Settings
7. Free COVID-19 Testing Available
LA County strongly encourages all LA County residents who are interested in being tested to first contact their Primary Care Provider or Healthcare Center about receiving a test a their facility. If you do not have access to this care or are unable to contact them, free testing is available across the County. Priority is given to those who meet the criteria below.
Persons with the following symptoms:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
OR
Persons without symptoms who meet the following criteria:
The Culver City Emergency Food Drive continues to accept donations to help those in need in Culver City.
With many neighbors in our community over the age of 65 and/or with underlying medical conditions, and neighbors who have lost their jobs, and don’t have the means to purchase and pickup groceries during the pandemic, we welcome your help! Let’s bridge that gap by being a neighbor that helps neighbors and donate non-perishable food items to those in need.
The requested non-perishable items are:
Rice, dried beans (pinto, black, lentil), canned beans, pasta, pasta sauce, canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, nuts, nut butters, jellies and jams, pancake mix, rolled oats, canned goods, low-sodium soup, dried eggs, freeze dried fruit and vegetables, freeze dried meats, granola and power bars, vegetable oil, flour, barley, quinoa, cornmeal, dried peas, split peas, salsa, popcorn, honey, canned fruit juice, water.
Items that are most needed are peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken, beef stew soup, chips, cookies, and shelf-stable milk.
Please drop off your non-perishable food items at any of the following locations or call the CERT Assistance Call Center at (310) 253-5545 to arrange a donation pick up from your doorstep by Bike Culver City.
Culver City Presbyterian Church 11269 Washington Blvd.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1 PM to 4 PM (enter through the courtyard)
Larsen Automotive 10707 Jefferson Blvd.
Hours : Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM
Petco 5347 Sepulveda Blvd.
Hours: 10 AM to 6 PM Every day
Sorrento Italian Market 5518 Sepulveda Blvd.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM (Closed Tuesday) Sunday - 7 AM to 4 PM
There will be a Special Food Drive on Saturday, June 13 from 1 – 2:30 PM hosted by Alliance Gym (9000 Washington Blvd. - drop off point is on Higuera, east side of the building)
If you or one of your neighbors are in need of food, please call the Culver City CERT Assistance Call Center at (310) 253-5545.
For more information, call Ira Diamond, Organizer, at (213) 309-4084 or Christine Parra, Culver City Emergency Coordinator, at (310) 253-5909.
FeedCulver
Culver City is an amazing community, and it’s pulling together to help those who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. An example of this amazing community support and collaboration is FeedCulver. FeedCulver is a partnership between local restaurants, the Exchange Club, the Culver City Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association, working with Mayor Göran Eriksson, Council Member Thomas Small, and local non-profits to prepare and distribute nourishing and nutritious meals to those in need in the Culver City community – and they need your support to make it happen.
How does it work? Local restaurants, led by Akasha, create and package meals, which are delivered to volunteer organizations each day to be distributed through their programs.
Who does this serve? FeedCulver distributes around 100 free meals per day to those in need in the Culver City community through local partners. Additionally, this program helps keep local businesses open and their employees working.
What can I do? Make a donation—buy a meal for a neighbor in need! Click here to donate to FeedCulver. All donations will be managed by the Exchange Club and the money will be used to cover the cost of food and preparation. Or, prepare food—do you own a restaurant or catering business? Contact FeedCulver about getting involved. Please note, due to stringent health requirements FeedCulver is not able to engage with home cooks at this time.
LA County Food Resources
Los Angeles County is committed to preventing hunger and ensuring access to food for all residents. The County is currently mobilizing a Countywide response to hunger by coordinating public agencies, nonprofits, and volunteers to provide meals to anyone in need during the weeks and months to come. LA County residents can visit the County COVID-19 website's food portal to receive or provide support at this critical time. The LA County portal connects those in need to those who can help. The food-insecure can find meal and voucher programs. Community organizations can find out how to connect people to the goods that are most needed.
Great Plates Delivered
The State of California recently announced Great Plates Delivered, a new meal delivery service for older adults. The program supports adults 65+ and adults 60-64 who are at high risk from COVID-19 in staying home and healthy by delivering three nutritious meals a day, while providing essential economic stimulus to local restaurants, food service businesses and workers struggling to stay afloat during this crisis. Visit the Great Plates Delivered website for more information.
CalFresh
LA County wants to remind you that CalFresh food assistance is available. Food assistance is needed more than ever to help individuals and households who have just lost jobs, businesses, homes and other financial resources, as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis.
While LA County's Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) offices remain closed, DPSS experts are still open for business and are ready to assist you.
10. 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 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
11. 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 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM). 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.
