South Gate City Hall Reopening To The Public On June 15, 2020

Press release from the City of South Gate:

June 12, 2020

The City of South Gate will safely reopen City Hall to the public on Monday, June 15th, with temporary operating hours of Monday through Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., by appointment only, however residents will be able to pay their water bill during these hours without an appointment. Appropriate safety protocols that conform to the guidelines provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will be followed and enforced. The public will now be able to conduct business in person, but will be required to wear a face covering and maintain physical distancing while inside the building. Additionally, Community Safety Ambassadors will be conducting wellness checks for all guests entering City Hall. This will include non-invasive, infrared temperature checks and screening questions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Although City Hall will re-open, residents are encouraged to continue accessing City services by email and phone.

To further ensure the safety of everyone conducting business at City Hall, as well as the safety of our employees, the City will be implementing the following safety protocols:

• Installation of plexiglass shields on public counters
• Physical distancing markers
• Continued frequent cleaning/disinfecting of commonly touched areas such as counters, doorknobs, stairways, plexiglass and restrooms
• Hand sanitizing stations
• Temperature checks and COVID-19 screenings for all City employees

A City Hall Reopening Guide has been prepared as a resource guide for the community that includes the safety protocols implemented for the reopening of City Hall. To view click here.

As a reminder, the following City facilities will continue to be closed until further notice:

• Senior Center
• South Gate Park Facilities

South Gate parks will continue to be open for passive use, such as walking, jogging, and leisure time outdoors for individuals or families. The following park amenities will continue to be closed: playgrounds, basketball courts, swimming pool, fitness equipment, athletic fields and skate park.

The curve has flattened, however the COVID-19 pandemic is still in L.A. County. As L.A. County moves into its safe reopening phases, all residents, business owners and employees must continue to observe and practice all COVID-19 physical distancing requirements.

Please continue to do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19:

• Wear a face covering around when in public

• Wash your hands frequently throughout the day

• Maintain a six foot social distance

• Stay home if you are feeling sick

For up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website.

This press release was produced by the City of South Gate. The views expressed are the author's own.