Coronavirus: Redondo Beach Enacts Emergency Order

From the City of Redondo Beach: In keeping with the March 12, 2020 City Manager Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to the serious and imminent threat of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and today’s March 16, 2020 Countywide Order by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, please see the attached emergency order putting in place the following additional measures in Redondo Beach:

From 11:59 p.m. March 16, 2020 through 12:00 p.m. March 31, 2020:

• The prohibition of all gatherings, with limited exceptions, where at least 50
individuals are expected to be in attendance;
• For all gatherings not prohibited, follow Los Angeles County social distancing
recommendations and provide access to hand washing facilities;
• All restaurants in Redondo Beach must limit their services to only preparing and
offering food to customers via delivery service, via pick up for take-out dining
only, or via drive thru;
• The closure of Bars and Nightclubs that do not serve food, Gyms, Fitness
Centers, Movie Theatres, Live performance Theaters, Bowling Alleys and
Arcades;
From March 16, 2020 through June 16, 2020:
• The prohibition of utility shut offs and late penalties for non-payment utility bills
and the prohibition of late payment penalties for parking violations;
Throughout the duration of the local emergency and until further notice:
• A temporary moratorium on evictions for the non-payment of rent or mortgage
payments by residential and commercial tenants/occupants impacted by the
COVID-19 crisis.
Putting these measures in place is necessary for the protection of life and property in
Redondo Beach and throughout Los Angeles County. The intention of these actions is
to help safeguard the community and to limit the prevalence of COVID-19 in our area.
By decreasing the prevalence of COVID-19 we will:
• Reduce the spread of COVID-19 before an effective treatment or vaccine is
available.
• Protect those most likely to experience severe symptoms, such as older
individuals and those with underlying chronic conditions.
• Minimize the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 over the long run.
As a reminder, in order to reduce the risk of spreading illnesses, it is recommended that
each person:
• Stay home if sick or need to care for a sick family member.
• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing using a tissue or sleeve (not
hands).
• Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces often.

Individuals are encouraged to follow the guidelines of the Los Angeles County Health Department, the California Department of Public Health, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

For more information:

• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:
• http://publichealth.lacounty.g...
• California Department of Public Health: https://cdph.ca.gov/
• Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov

Thank you for your understanding as we continue to address the threat of COVID-19 in Redondo Beach.