COVID-19 Update: New County Health Order Enforcement Ordinance, Updated City COVID-19 Hotline, Senior Services & More

City of San Ramon sent this bulletin at 07/30/2020 06:03 PM PDT

Dear San Ramon Community,

This week, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors passed an urgency ordinance to establish administrative fines for Public Health Order violations.

This ordinance creates an alternative to criminal enforcement of public health violations, which are otherwise subject to prosecution as a misdemeanor under the State of California’s Public Health Order, according to County Supervisor Candace Andersen during the State of the County address on July 30, 2020.

According to a press release from Contra Costa County, County leaders continue to encourage “educational enforcement before issuing penalties. Before issuing a Notice of Fine, an enforcement officer can first issue a Notice of Violation, which gives a person or business up to two days to correct a violation. In cases where the enforcement officer determines that issuing a Notice of Violation is unnecessary or ineffective, the enforcement officer can immediately issue a Notice of Fine.”

Fines for health order violations range from $100-500 for non-commercial activities, and from $250-1,000 for commercial activities. If a violation continues for more than one day, each day is a separate violation.

> Read the Press Release from Contra Costa County

> Read County Ordinance 2020-21

> Read FAQ on Contra Costa County Health Orders

 

New San Ramon General COVID-19 Hotline Number: (925) 570-1186

The City of San Ramon established a general COVID-19 Hotline for the San Ramon community in March, and has recently updated the number to (925) 570-1186. If you are a resident who can not leave home or needs additional support at this time, call us Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and let us know how we can help.

> View a list of more City and County COVID-19 Help Lines

 

Senior Meal Delivery Still Available Through City of San Ramon

The City of San Ramon continues to offer meal delivery through the Senior Nutrition Program. Residents ages 60+ should call (925) 973-3250 by noon on Monday to request lunches for the following day. A five-day meal pack will be delivered or available for curbside pickup on Tuesdays only, from noon–1:30 p.m.

> Learn more about Senior Meal Delivery, and additional support for Seniors in the San Ramon community

 

Final Week of Modified Summer Camps: Aug 3-7

San Ramon's modified Summer Camps are in session through August 7. All camps continue to be offered with modifications to comply with the most recent county, state and CDC guidelines.

> Learn more about revised Summer Camps and Safety Procedures, and Register Here

 

Lap Swim Continues at Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center & San Ramon Olympic Pool by Reservation Only

The City of San Ramon continues to offer lap swimming at the Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center and the San Ramon Olympic Pool, with swim times available by reservation. The City will continue to work with Contra Costa County Health Services, monitor the program closely, and make modifications as necessary. For complete details regarding the schedule, reservation process, and safety procedures, visit the link below.

> View Lap Swimming Schedule, Reservation Process & Safety Procedures

 

Community Resources for San Ramon

The following information and resources are available at the City of San Ramon’s website, and are updated regularly:

 

Ways to Stay Informed

Website: www.sanramon.ca.gov/covid-19

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor

General Questions: (925) 973-2500

General COVID-19 Help Line for San Ramon: (925) 570-1186

Senior Hotline (English): (925) 973-3250

Senior Voicemail Line (Mandarin): (925) 973-3277

Contra Costa County Help Line: 2-1-1

Email: info@sanramon.ca.gov


I am continually appreciative of this community's perseverance—thank you all for your commitment to remaining strong together!

Joe Gorton
San Ramon City Manager