Today is a day of many changes on the COVID-19 front. Starting April 1:
Everyone 50 and older is now eligible to be vaccinated (appointment links here)
Theme parks can reopen for the first time in over a year
Sports stadiums can reopen (just in time for opening day, go Padres!)
Outdoor live entertainment with audiences is now allowed
Of course, all of these things come with caveats that will sound familiar – limited capacity, reservations required, keep up usual health precautions, etc. You can see the details here. Even with all the restrictions, these are big steps forward for our region!
Update on in-person city services
Like many organizations, the city is in the process of adapting our operations based on recent changes in health restrictions, including expanding our in-person services. I have been so proud of the city workforce for adapting quickly to different ways of working during the pandemic. I am particularly proud of the fact that we have been able to maintain all essential city services since day one.
When it comes to resuming more in-person services, we will be taking a phased approach starting with our public safety offices.
Opening April 1
Police and Fire Headquarters front lobby services
Opening week of April 5
Community centers (10% occupancy, not to include Senior Center or Harding Community Center)
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park’s historic structures and visitor center (25% occupancy)
Libraries (browsing materials and self-serve checkout, limited days and hours)
Cannon Art Gallery (50% occupancy, limited days and hours)
Opening week of April 12
Building, planning and engineering counter, by appointment only, 2 days a week
Faraday cashier, 2 days a week
Don’t worry about having to keep track of all this. We created a dashboard where you can quickly find out what is open for in-person services and when.
