July 11 COVID-19 Alameda Update
Published on July 11, 2020
July 11, 2020 City of Alameda COVID-19 Update
Yesterday, Alameda County learned that the State issued updated guidance prohibiting outdoor dining in non-variance counties, which includes Alameda County. While the County’s health order allows outdoor dining, when there are two conflicting orders, the stricter guidance applies.
The County is working to obtain a variance from the State that would give the County the flexibility to determine what lower risk activities are allowed for our community. In the meantime, all restaurants, wineries, and bars in the City of Alameda and across the County may only be open for drive-through or pickup/delivery options. As soon as there is an update, we will post it here.
As of this morning, there are 121 cases of COVID-19 in the City of Alameda, up from
92 last week. Alameda County has 7,725 cases with 140 current hospitalizations and 148 deaths. The State of California has 304,297 cases and 6,851 deaths. The United States continues to lead every other country in the world in cases and deaths with more than 3 million cases and 134,349 deaths. Across the world, the caseload increased by over 229,000 yesterday, with over 12.5 million cases and 561,311 deaths. Click here for the most up-to-date information on Alameda’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many Alameda small businesses, nonprofits, and renters are experiencing devastating financial impacts from COVID-19. Alameda Strong is a community fund where individuals and businesses can help provide critical support to keep our local businesses in business. $50 donations receive a t-shirt and $150 donations receive a hoodie. Please be as generous as you can and donate today!
Together we are Alameda Strong!
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A newly reconfigured and restriped Park Street is now in place, allowing more space for physical distancing while waiting in line and visiting outdoor establishments. The double white lines show the expanded space now available. Markings show a new lane for short-term parking for pick-ups and drop-offs. The two inside lanes are for vehicle and bicycle travel.
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As restrictions loosen, you will see the new space for outdoor retail and dining expanded to include additional bicycle parking and “parklets” – accessible platforms that expand the footprint of the business. The City is monitoring this new configuration closely and will modify as needed. Similar work is scheduled later this month on Webster Street.
Caltrans announced a late-night closure (10pm-4:30am) of the Webster Tube (entering Alameda) on Monday night, July 13, and Tuesday night, July 14, for tunnel washing. The Tube will reopen at 4:30am on Wednesday morning, July 15. The Posey Tube (leaving Alameda) will remain open the entire time.
Article 26 to go to the voters: Since 1973, Article 26 in the City Charter has prohibited building multi-family housing in Alameda. On Tuesday, July 7, the City Council voted to put a repeal of Article 26 on the ballot this November for voters to decide. Without repeal, the City will be unable to meet State housing law requirements to allow for multifamily housing for families of all income levels.
Jackson Park to be renamed: On Thursday, July 9, the Alameda Recreation and Parks Commission voted to rename Jackson Park, which was named in 1909 after President Andrew Jackson, a racist slave holder who forced the relocation of thousands of Native Americans for white settlers in the southeast United States (Google Indian Removal Act to read more). We look forward to a community process to rename Jackson Park forever.
No AMP fee increase: Alameda’s Public Utilities Board approved Alameda Municipal Power’s (AMP’s) budget with no rate increases for customers, as many are experiencing economic hardships from COVID-19. As a community-owned and locally operated electric system, AMP does not make a profit on rates, which average 20% less than neighboring communities.
Today, Saturday July 11, at 2pm: Black Achievers Alliance Community Meeting with John Jones III and Robbie Wilson talking about what effective allyship looks like and how reparations can be part of that work.
Tuesday, July 14, Special City Council Meeting at 6:00pm: Consider adoption of resolution declaring racism a public health emergency, including identifying and approving direction to staff regarding initial and ongoing actions to address the crisis.
Tuesday, July 21, Regular City Council Meeting at 7:00pm
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Pledge to Get Around Safe, as COVID-19 is changing the way we get around and adding new potential dangers to everyday movements.
And always wear a face covering when you leave your home!
Substantial scientific evidence shows that when combined with physical distancing and other health and safety practices like handwashing and regular disinfection of surfaces, wearing face coverings permits additional activities to be resumed in the safest possible way.
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