City of Porterville statement on local emergency
The City of Porterville issued a statement on Thursday in response to the The Tulare County Board of Supervisors vote to allow the county to immediately advance to Stage 3 in the State of California’s reopening plan.
In the City’s statement, it’s stated this action is inconsistent with the state’s shelter in place order that was issued on March 19. Additional information in the county Board of Supervisors vote can be found here: https:// tularecounty.ca.gov/ index.cfm/_api/render/ FILE/?FILEID=08951B2B5056-BBFD601723900504AE1A
Businesses should be aware the vote taken by the Board of Supervisors may not be honored by state agencies that issue licenses required to operate such as the California Office of Alcohol Beverage Control and the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
It’s also recommended business owners contact their insurance providers when deciding to operate outside of the state rrders to determine any potential implications to policy coverage.
The City of Porterville statement says: “the City of Porterville would like to remind the community to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the community. The State is currently in Stage 2 of the Resilience Roadmap for State Reopening, which includes retail (curbside and delivery only), related logistics and manufacturing, office workplaces, limited personal services, outdoor museums, child care, individual outdoor recreational activities, and essential businesses to be operational with necessary modifications.”
State guidelins can be found here: https:// covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/ Tulare County guidelines can be found here: https:// covid19.tularecounty. ca.gov/covid-19-updates-and-situationin-tulare-county/tulare-county-roadmapto-recovery-guide/
These guidelines provide details on the categories of business opeartions permitted in relation to the stage and phase of reopening.
Stage 3 openings include: gyms, hair and nail salons; entertainment venues, which includes movie theaters and sporting events without live audiences; and in-person religious services, including churches and weddings. Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency issued the guide that businesses should adhere to for the safety of their employees and the community which can be found here: https://covid19.tularecounty.ca.gov/covid19-updates-and-situation-in-tulare-county/ covid-19-guide-playbook-for-reopeningyour-business-in-theage-of-covid-19/
At its meeting on Tuesday night, the Porterville City Council voted to go against the County Board of Supervisors vote and to maintain Stage 2 guidelines in the city.
The City of Porterville urges the community to continue to take the necessary precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with state orders,” the City of Porterville statement says. “Including leaving your home only for essential activities and practice social distancing of six feet per person when able to do so.”
The City of Porterville is also urges those in the community to wear face coverings while in public and to “follow all other guidance from public health officials.”