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June 18, 2020Disaster Council Minutes <br />family. She requested more information about the governor’s face covering order and <br />how to get masks out to the public. <br />Alameda County <br />•Office of Emergency Services <br />•Alameda County Fire Department <br />•Alameda Public Health Department <br />2.B. <br />Alameda County OES reported that they have now moved to an M, W, F schedule. <br />PHD will be providing new guidance about loosening of certain restrictions, such as <br />allowing outdoor dining, though it will be stricter than the state guidance. Dr. Pan <br />stressed the need for face coverings and cloth face coverings are best for the public <br />because they can be washed and reused. Religious organizations should maintain <br />virtual activities. The San Leandro testing site is going well and the word is getting out. <br />The list of testing sites is on the Public Health website. The 5 hotels for the <br />unsheltered population are near capacity and the County is looking for other locations. <br />The countywide feeding is going well at the Oakland and Pleasanton Fairground sites <br />are in need volunteers, though San Leandro did provide 2 and the County will be <br />looking at the SL Kindness website to see how it can be used. <br />The County is working on a list of cooling centers, which has had to be adapted due to <br />COVID, as well as working on PSPS planning. The County is also working on the <br />State and Federal Government SBA Loans and qualification for declaration of <br />emergency for the civil unrest damages, which the County should qualify for. <br />Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) reported that they are dealing with all <br />COVID-related issues as they arise and continue to take the necessary precautions. <br />We are in fire season and we are seeing a red flag warning this week, and have <br />upstaffed for it, while encouraging the public to take precautions. The call volume is <br />starting to return back to pre-COVID levels and they are working on the PSPS <br />preparations. <br />San Leandro City <br />•San Leandro City Manager <br />•San Leandro Police <br />2.C. <br />City Manager Kay shared that the City lost a staff member to COVID-19, Jim Hyde, a <br />senior building inspector in the Community Development Department and we are trying <br />to support Jims’ family and city staff. <br />There have been a lot of logistics to handle for setting up the testing site, though there <br />has been a lot of assistance. City staff have been working hard to set up protocols in <br />anticipating of the new order coming out about outdoor retail and dining, though there <br />has been very little lead time to streamline. <br />San Leandro Police reported that the department is getting ready to follow some of the <br />new orders. The department is still taking precautions to keep staff safe and has seen <br />an uptick in calls. <br />Economic Development reported that they were able to develop a registration program <br />for businesses, such as restaurants, retail, and outdoor fitness, who are interested in <br />providing outdoor operations either on sidewalks or in private areas, such as parking <br />lots. The registration form will outline what they need to do, if on public property, need <br />to comply with the County regulations. No plans need to be submitted or reviewed by <br />Page 3City of San Leandro