City Says These Guidelines Must Be Observed With May 11 Reopening Of Beach Bike/Pedestrian Paths, Tennis Facilities; Says "Safer at Home" Order Previously Set To Expire May 15 (Most Recently Amended May 8) Will Remain In Effect TFN Unless/Until Further Amended

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City Says These Guidelines Must Be Observed With May 11 Reopening Of Beach Bike/Pedestrian Paths & Tennis Facilities; Says "Safer at Home" Order Previously Set To Expire May 15 (Most Recently Amended May 8) Will Remain In Effect TFN Unless/Until Further Amended

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(May 10, 2020, 12:40 p.m.) -- In a Sunday May 10 release, the City of Long Beach announced guidelines (detailed below) it said must be observed in connection with tomorrow's (Monday May 11) re-opening of LB beach bike and pedestrian paths, and tennis centers and tennis courts in LB parks. It also noted that the City Health Officer’s "Safer at Home" Order, previously set to expire May 15 and most recently amended May 8, will remain in effect until further amended or updated by the City.

Contacted at midmorning Sunday (May 10), LBPD Public Information Officer Jennifer DePrez tells LBREPORY.com officers issued no citations yesterday Saturday (May 9) in connection with LB's limited reopenings and officers have focused mainly on compliance. At a May 8 City briefing, Mayor Garcia noted that while the City's goal is compliance not issuing citations, the City will enforce its Safer at Home order in situations where lack of compliance calls for it.

The City's release notes that, as previously announced, LB beaches will remain closed. It says the following protocols must be adhered to in connection with the following:

Beach bike and pedestrian paths

Stay at least six feet from others who are not members of your household at all times.

Avoid crowded area s.

Do not gather in groups or linger at any one location, except as needed for brief rests.

Face coverings are required when in close contact with other people but are not required while engaging in physically-distanced exercise.

Beach bathrooms are now open.

Beaches and beach parking lots remain closed.

Tennis Centers

Required to implement a Tennis Physical Distancing Protocol prior to reopening.

Pro shop is allowed for curbside pickup only.

Restaurants and concessions are for takeout only.

Park parking lots will also reopen May 11. Public parks are open for passive activities only, including walking, running and biking. Social gatherings and picnicking are not allowed in the parks or park parking lots. Beach parking lots, however, will remain closed until further notice.

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Retail businesses, car dealership showrooms, walking trails and golf courses opened on May 8 with restrictions and similar safety protocols below:

Non-Essential Retailers:

Non-essential retail businesses authorized to reopen include but are not limited to the following, per Governor Newsom’s direction:

Bookstores

Jewelry stores

Toy stores

Clothing stores

Shoe stores

Home and furnishing stores

Sporting goods stores

Antique stores

Music stores

Florists

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Non-essential retailers must adhere to the following to reopen

Allow for curbside pickup and/or deliveries only.

Implement a Retail Physical Distancing Protocol prior to reopening.

Prohibit customers from entering the business facility.

Ensure the right-of-way and/or Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility on sidewalks and surrounding areas during pickups is unimpeded.

Prioritize worker and customer safety, including: Providing face coverings and gloves to workers, and training on their use. Face coverings and gloves are required during pickups and deliveries.

Requiring, and permitting adequate time for, employees to wash or sanitize their hands at least every 30 minutes, or as needed if gloves are provided.

Require customers to wear face coverings during pickups.

Encourage payment by phone or online in advance of pickups.

Provide adequate security or staffing to implement any necessary crowd control and to prevent queuing.

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Automobile Dealerships:

May open showrooms to the public.

Required to implement a Physical Distancing Protocol prior to opening.

Trails

Individuals visiting Long Beach trails must adhere to the following:

Stay at least six feet from others, who are not members of your household, at all times. This might make some trails better to use than others.

Avoid crowded areas.

Face coverings are required when in close contact with other people but are not required while engaging in physically-distanced exercise.

Provide adequate physical distancing when passing others. Step off trail to allow others to pass as needed, where safely possible.

Stay home if you are sick.

Do not gather in groups or linger at any one location except as needed for brief rests.

Do not share food or water while out on the trails.

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Golf Courses

Long Beach golf courses must adhere to the following:

Implement Golf Distancing Protocols prior to opening.

Clubhouses are to remain closed.

Pro shops may open for curbside pickup only.

Restaurants and concessions may open for takeout only.

City golf courses (including Recreation Park, Heartwell Park, Skylinks and El Dorado Park) reopened Saturday May 9..

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