COVID -19

Vaccines

Covid-19 Vaccine appointments are available in Sanger at the following locations: CVS - (559) 875-2044; United Health Centers 1 (800) 492-4227; Walgreens - (559) 875-4061; or call MyTurn at 1 (833) 422-4255 or visit www.MyTurn.ca.gov.

Testing

Covid-19 testing is available at the Sanger Senior Center - register online at https://lhi.care/covidtesting or call 1 (888) 634-1123. Visit the Fresno County website for alternate locations at: Fresno County Department of Public Health

COVID-19 TESTING DAYS AND HOURS EXTENDED as of 8/30/21 - Sanger Senior Center: Tues-Sat 7:00 am-7:00 pm. Limited Walk-ins available.

Executive Order 22-03 - Lifting of Indoor Masking for All Persons

March 3, 2022

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As the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Sanger City Code Chapter 26, Article I and by the powers vested in me by Sanger City Code Section 26-6, I hereby issue the following orders, to be effective immediately and for so long as the City’s declared emergency is in effect related to COVID-19:

As a result of the guidance from the CDPH effective March 1, 2022, masking is not required for unvaccinated or vaccinated persons.
As a result of the guidance from the CDPH effective March 1, 2022, Masking for unvaccinated and vaccinated persons is strongly recommended.

THEREFORE, I, Tim Chapa, as Director of Emergency Services, order this lifting of the indoor masking mandate subject to the above conditions within the City of Sanger.

It is so ordered, Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa,

City Manager

Executive Order 22-02 - Lifting of Indoor Masking for Vaccinated Persons and the Reopening of City Hall

February 15, 2022

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Given the current rates of disease transmission in the State of California, the Governor of the State of California with the California Department of Public Health have issued new guidance that lifts the indoor masking mandate for fully vaccinated individuals to begin on February 16, 2022. Additionally, with the decrease in transmission rates within Fresno County, all City buildings will reopen to the public as of February 16, 2022.

1. This order is issued as a result of the statement released by the California Department of Public Health on February 7, 2022 that specified that universal masking shall remain required only in specified conditions. Only unvaccinated persons are required to mask in all indoor public settings. Fully vaccinated individuals are recommended to continue indoor masking when the risk may be high.

2. The CDPH reports that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are declining across the State due in large part to the collective efforts of Californians to get vaccinated, boosted and wear masks. While the current hospital census is still over capacity, the dramatic surge in cases and hospitalizations due to the highly infectious Omicron variant over the last two months has declined significantly. Accordingly, it is now appropriate for the universal indoor masking requirement to expire on February 15, 2022, as scheduled.

3. Masks are still required for all individuals in the following indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. Surgical masks or higher-level respirators (e.g., N95s, KN95s, KF94s) with good fit are highly recommended

On public transit (examples: airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, ride-shares) and in public transportation hubs (examples: airport, bus terminal, marina, train station, seaport or other port, subway station or any other area that provides transportation).
Indoors in K-12 schools, childcare.
Emergency shelters and cooling and heating centers.
Healthcare settings.
State and local correctional facilities and detention centers.
Homeless shelters
Long Term Care Settings & Adult and Senior Care Facilities.

Additionally, masks are required for unvaccinated individuals or those who do not state their vaccination status in indoor public settings and businesses (examples: retail, restaurants, theaters, family entertainment centers, meetings, state and local government offices serving the public). Fully vaccinated individuals are recommended to continue indoor masking when the risk may be high. Surgical masks or higher-level respirators (e.g., N95s, KN95, KF94s) with a good fit are highly recommended.

4. Those individuals that are exempted from wearing masks at all times includes:

Persons younger than two years old. Very young children must not wear a mask because of the risk of suffocation.
Persons with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that prevents wearing a mask. This includes persons with a medical condition for whom wearing a mask could obstruct breathing or who are unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove a mask without assistance.
Persons who are hearing impaired, or communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication.
Persons for whom wearing a mask would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines.

5. As a result of the guidance from the CDPH all City buildings will reopen on February 16, 2022, and will adhere to the provisions set above for the protection of the general public while in City buildings.

6. This order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations shall be made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.

THEREFORE, I, Tim Chapa, as Director of Emergency Services, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 order this lifting of the indoor masking mandate and the reopening of City buildings subject to the above conditions and effective immediately within the City of Sanger.

It is so ordered, Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager

February 15, 2022

Effective 5 PM on Friday, January 21, 2022, thru 5 PM on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, City Hall Lobby is closed to the public. See Executive order 22-01. City Hall Reopens to the public on February 16, 2022.

Executive Order 22-01 - Closure of Sanger City Hall

January 21, 2022

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As the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Sanger City Code Chapter 26, Article I, and by the powers vested in me by Sanger City Code Section 26–6, I hereby issue the following orders, to be effective immediately and for so long as the City’s declared emergency is in effect related to COVID-19:

1. To protect the health of the public and staff from the current COVID-19 surge due to the Omicron variant, the City is closing its City Hall complex to residents and visitors until further notice Effective 5:00 PM on Friday, January 21, 2022 thru 5:00 P.M. February 15, 2022.

a. Large events at the Community Center may continue subject to compliance with the latest California Department of Public Health guidance on Large Events.

2. City Hall complex will remain staffed and in operation throughout the closure period.

3. This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.

It is so ordered, Directory of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager

January 21, 2022

Executive Order 21-05a - Mandate of Indoor Masking

January 6, 2022

Click here to read Executive Order 21-05a - Mandate of Indoor Masking

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As the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Sanger City Code Chapter 26, Article I and by the powers vested in me by Sanger City Code Section 26-6, I hereby issue the following orders, to be effective immediately, and to conclude at 11:59 pm on February 15, 2022, and in concurrence with the City’s declared emergency in effect related to COVID-19:

Given the current rates of disease transmission in the State of California, the Governor of the State of California with the California Department of Public Health have issued a mandate requiring all Californians, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks while indoors of any public building. This requirement was initially imposed through January 15, 2022, but is now expected to last until February 15, 2022.

This order is issued as a result of the statement released by the California Department of Public Health on December 13, 2021, that added a requirement for universal masking indoors statewide beginning on December 15, 2021, through February 15, 2022.
Since Thanksgiving, the statewide seven-day average case rate has increased by 47% and hospitalizations have increased by 14%. While the percentage of Californians fully vaccinated and boosted continues to increase, we continue to have areas of the state where vaccine coverage is low, putting individuals and communities at greater risk for COVID-19. Given the current hospital census, which is at or over capacity in Fresno County, even a moderate surge in cases and hospitalizations could materially impact the County’s health care delivery system.
As a result, the California Department of Public Health is requiring masks for all individuals in all indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status, until at least February 15, 2022 (surgical masks or higher-level respirators are recommended).
Those individuals that are exempted from wearing masks at all times includes:

Persons younger than two years old. Very young children must not wear a mask because of the risk of suffocation.
Persons with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that prevents wearing a mask. This includes persons with a medical condition for whom wearing a mask could obstruct breathing or who are unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove a mask without assistance.
Persons who are hearing impaired, or communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication.
Persons for whom wearing a mask would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines.

5.This order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations shall be made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.

It is so ordered, Directory of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager

January 6, 2022

Executive Order 21-05 - Mandate of Indoor Masking

December 14, 2021

Click here to read Executive Order 21-05 - Mandate of Indoor Masking

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As the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Sanger City Code Chapter 26, Article I and by the powers vested in me by Sanger City Code Section 26-6, I hereby issue the following orders, to be effective at 12:01 am on December 15, 2021, and to conclude at 11:59 pm on January 15, 2022, and in concurrence with the City’s declared emergency in effect related to COVID-19:

This order is issued as a result of the statement released by the California Department of Public Health on December 13, 2021, that added a requirement for universal masking indoors statewide beginning on December 15, 2021, through January 15, 2022.
Since Thanksgiving, the statewide seven-day average case rate has increased by 47% and hospitalizations have increased by 14%. While the percentage of Californians fully vaccinated and boosted continues to increase, we continue to have areas of the state where vaccine coverage is low, putting individuals and communities at greater risk for COVID-19. Given the current hospital census, which is at or over capacity in Fresno County, even a moderate surge in cases and hospitalizations could materially impact the County’s health care delivery system.
As a result, the California Department of Public Health is requiring masks for all individuals in all indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status, until at least January 15, 2022 (surgical masks or higher-level respirators are recommended).
Those individuals that are exempted from wearing masks at all times includes:

Persons younger than two years old. Very young children must not wear a mask because of the risk of suffocation.
Persons with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that prevents wearing a mask. This includes persons with a medical condition for whom wearing a mask could obstruct breathing or who are unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove a mask without assistance.
Persons who are hearing impaired, or communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication.
Persons for whom wearing a mask would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines.

5. This order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations shall be made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.

It is so ordered, Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager

December 14, 2021

Public Health Notice

PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE COVID-19 SURGE CONTINUES TO WORSEN August 20, 2021

8/2021 - Fresno County and other counties throughout the state of California are currently experiencing the fastest increase in COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. From June 15 to August 15, 2021 there has been a steep rise in case incidence, from 2 cases per 100,000 people to over 30 new cases per 100,000 people per day, over a 2-month period. A more contagious strain of COVID-19, called the Delta variant, is currently the most common variant causing new infections in California and Fresno County. Recent data suggest that COVID-19 viral load is roughly 1,000 times higher in people infected with the Delta variant than those infected with the original coronavirus strain. Masking in indoor settings can help reduce the spread of this highly contagious strain between people. Click here to read the full Public Health Notice COVID-19 Surge Continues to Worsen August 20, 2021.

Executive Order 21-04 - Full Lifting of Executive Orders within the City of Sanger City Limits

Executive Order 21-04

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Given current rates of disease transmission in some counties, the Governor for the State of California along with the California Department of Public Health have confirmed its retirement of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy on June 15, 2021. These changes include the full opening of businesses with no capacity limits or distancing requirements, including the County of Fresno and the City of Sanger.

1. This order is issued as a result of the recent changes made by the Governor of California, which includes the retirement of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Restaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters, and most everyday places are now allowed to operate as normal – with no capacity limits or physical distancing required.

2. Masking Still Required - In some settings everyone, regardless of vaccination status, is still required to wear masks on public transportation (buses, trains, planes, etc.) and some other places (like hospitals and shelters) per CDC guidelines.

People who are not fully vaccinated - Must still wear masks in all indoor public settings (such as, but not limited to, the grocery store and the movie theater) and should wear masks in outdoor crowded settings when that region is experiencing high covid transmission.

Fully vaccinated people - May go unmasked in most settings (except public transportation and places like hospitals and shelters). Workers must follow Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

3. Large Events - Some Restrictions and public health measures are still in place for large, or mega events, which include 5,000+ people indoors or 10,000+ outdoors such as, concerts, sporting events, festivals, and conventions. Mega events are high risk for spreading covid-19 because they attract people from around the world, and people gather in crowds. Indoor mega event attendees will be required to confirm proof of vaccination or negative covid-19 status to attend. Outdoor mega event attendees will be strongly encouraged to do so.

4. This order shall fully lift most executive orders issued under the City’s Emergency Orders. The executive orders to be lifted include the following:

City of Sanger Executive Orders Relating to COVID-19
Executive Order #	Title	Date Issued
20-1	Stay at Home Order	19-Mar-20
20-2	Bar Closure	20-Mar-20
20-2a	Bar Reopening	12-Jun-20
20-2b	Bar Closure	29-Jun-20
20-3	Restaurant Closure	20-Mar-20
20-3a	Smoke Shop Regulations	3-Apr-20
20-3b	Smoke Shop Closure	24-Apr-20
20-3c	Smoke Shop Limited Reopening	14-May-20
20-4	City Hall Closure	20-Mar-20
20-5	LDAL Policy	27-Mar-20
20-5a	Extension of LDAL Policy	30-Dec-20
20-6	Workplace Health Screenings	3-Apr-20
20-6a	Workplace Health Screenings-revised	26-Aug-20
20-7	Face Mask/Covering Requirement	27-May-20
20-7a	Face Mask/Covering Requirement-updated	26-Jun-20
20-8	Face Mask Requirement	4-Jun-20
20-9	Restaurants, Wineries, Tasing Rooms	2-Jul-20
20-10	Business Closure	14-Jul-20
20-11	Permitting Use of Public Right of Way	14-Jul-20
20-11a	Permitting Use of Public Right of Way-revised	20-Jul-20
20-12	Regional Stay at Home	7-Dec-20
20-12a	Extension of Regional Stay at Home	30-Dec-20
20-12b	Lifting Stay at Home Order	1/25/2021
21-02	Isolation of Vaccinated Individuals	3/30/2021
21-03	Change in Tier from Red to Orange	4/27/2021

5. This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.

THEREFORE, I, Tim Chapa, as Director of Emergency Services, order the full lifting of Executive Orders within the City of Sanger as listed subject to the above conditions and effective immediately within the City of Sanger.

It is so ordered, Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager

July 7, 2021

California Small Business Covid-19 Relief Program UPDATE - Round 6

April 28, 2021

Round 6 of the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant program.

Round 6 Opened Today, Wednesday, April 28th at 9:00 AM until Tuesday, May 4th at 5:00 PM. Notifications will begin Friday, May 7th.

Eligible grant award: $5,000 to $25,000

Here is important information you need to know:

Important Information for Applicants on the Waitlist

Eligible applicants include current waitlisted small businesses and/or nonprofits not selected in Rounds 1, 2, 3, or 5 and new applicants that meet eligibility criteria.

Applicants Waitlisted in Rounds 1, 2, 3 or 5 do not need to re-apply and will be automatically moved into Round 6. New applicants will need to apply through a partner at CAReliefGrant.com.

Waitlisted applicants should monitor their emails for communication directly from Lendistry. Until then, there is no action on the part of the small business unless they are Selected.

Selected applicants will go through a validation and verification process, which is approximately 45 days. If the Selected applicant meets all of the verification process then a grantee agreement is executed via Docusign. Funding will not be released unless and until the grantee agreement is fully executed. ACH transfers may take up to 5 business days. Banks may take additional days to release the funds into the account.

Applicants are chosen based on the program’s priority criteria and not on a first-come, first serve basis.

New Applicants Who Are Eligible to Apply During Round 6

Applicants who are eligible and have NOT yet applied to any previous Rounds may submit a new application.

The application process is NOT first-come, first serve. You have between Wednesday, April 28th at 9:00 AM through Tuesday, May 4th at 5:00 PM to apply during Round 6.

Here’s What You Can Do To Prepare Your Application:

Watch videos on the application process - Lendistry created short instructional videos detailing each step of the application. Videos are available in multiple languages. To watch these videos, click here.
Review the Program and Application Guide - The Program and Application Guide details the entire application process. The Program & Application Guide also includes tips on how to navigate the Portal and more.
To view the Program and Application Guide for all businesses, click here.
Watch a Webinar - Partners hold webinars throughout the week and select times on the weekend. Each webinar is designed to help you learn more about the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant program. Partners also discuss how to complete your application, administer Q&A’s and more. To watch a webinar at your convenience, click here.
Apply through a Partner - You will need to apply for a grant through a partner. You can find a partner by language, or by county, at www.CAReliefGrant.com. Please apply once and through one partner only.

More Application Tips:

A partner to the program or the Lendistry team can help you navigate the process. Lendistry’s call center is available at 888.612.4370 for those who have already begun their application. Current call center times are Monday - Friday: 7 AM - 7 PM. Please make sure to check www.CAReliefGrant.com for updates.

If you need more help, please contact the partner you started your application with or submitted your application with.

You can find an application certification here for for-profits and here for non-profits.

Executive Order 21-03 - Fresno County Change in Status from Red to Orange Tier

April 27, 2021

Executive Order 21-03

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Given current rates of disease transmission in some counties, the Governor for the State of California along with the California Department of Public Health have confirmed a change in tiers for several counties, including the County of Fresno who will now go from the Red Tier to the Orange Tier. These changes include the City of Sanger and will result in changes to certain business sectors as identified in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy dated April 20, 2021.

1. Every county in California is assigned to a tier based on its positivity rate, adjusted case rate, and health equity metric. Counties must remain in a tier for at least 3 weeks before moving to a less restrictive tier. Counties must meet the next tier’s criteria for two consecutive weeks to move to a less restrictive tier. If a county’s metrics worsen for two consecutive weeks, it will be assigned a more restrictive tier. Read more about tier assignment rules.

2. Activities and businesses that have a lower risk of spreading COVID-19 are allowed to open sooner. Higher-risk activities or businesses aren’t allowed until later tiers. An activity or business’s tier depends on whether it can:

• Accommodate mask wearing at all times (for example, eating and drinking requires removing masks)

• Allow physical distance between individuals from different households

• Limit the number of people per square foot

• Limit time that an individual is at the business or activity

• Limit time of exposure

• Limit mixing of people from different households

• Limit amount of physical interactions of visitors/patrons

• Increase airflow (such as operating outdoors or opening windows and doors)

• Limit activities that are known to increase virus spread (like singing, shouting and heavy breathing)

3. Effective April 20, 2021 the following will be in effect for the City of Sanger:

ORANGE

• Hair salons: open indoors with modifications

• Retail: open indoors with modifications

• Malls: open indoors with limited food court capacity

• Nail salons: open indoors with modifications

• Electrolysis: open indoors with modifications

• Personal care services (body waxing, etc.): open indoor with modifications

• Tattooing and piercing: open indoors with modifications

• Museums, zoos and aquariums: open indoors at 50% capacity

• Places of worship: open indoors at 50% capacity

• Movie theaters: open indoors at 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer

• Hotels: open with modifications, plus their indoor pools can open and fitness centers can open at 25% capacity

• Gyms: open indoors at 25% capacity and can open indoor pools

• Restaurants: open indoors at 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer

• Wineries, breweries and distilleries: open indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer

• Bars: outdoor only

• Family entertainment centers: open indoors at 25% capacity for naturally distanced activities like bowling and rock climbing walls

• Cardrooms: open indoors at 25% capacity

• Non-essential offices: encourage telework but can reopen in-person work spaces

• Professional sports: outdoor stadiums can have audiences up to 33% capacity

• Schools: can reopen for in-person instruction after five days out of the purple tier

• Theme parks: can reopen at 25% capacity

• Live performances: outdoor only at 33% capacity (allowed indoors at limited capacity starting April 15)

4. Any business wishing to re-open, expand operations, or do business in the City of Sanger as part of the County of Fresno, must follow State guidelines for ensuring safety of workers and customers during the COVID-19 crisis. If a business does not believe it can meet the State guidelines, the business must contact the FCDPH with an alternate plan to meet health and safety guidelines. Any alternate plans or regional variances must be approved by the Health Officer before deviating from the State guidelines. Please contact (559) 600-3200 to obtain contact information and instructions about how to proceed.

6. Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violations of this regulations shall be punished as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1–7.

THEREFORE, I, Tim Chapa, as Director of Emergency Services, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and the financial effects related to COVID-19, order the Regional Stay at Home Order be lifted subject to the above conditions and effective immediately within the City of Sanger.

It is so ordered, Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager

April 27, 2021

COVID-19: Fresno County Small Business Grant Program

January 29, 2021

On January 21, 2021, the Sanger City Council approved Round Two of the City of Sanger Local Business Grant Program. Funds approved under this program total $100,000 and will be awarded to local businesses with ten or less employees in the amount of $5,000. Eligible uses for these funds include mortgage, lease or rental payments, utility expenses, operating expenses, payroll, additions or construction related to Covid-19 requirements and other business related expenses.

Application will be accepted starting on February 1, 2021. The Deadline for application submittal is no later than 5:00p.m. on Monday March 1, 2021. All application questions must be answered to qualify for funding.

Submittal Directions: When complete, applications can be submitted by email to tnavarro@ci.sanger.ca.us. All submittals must be PDF format. No photos will be accepted. Applications can also be dropped off at the City of Sanger Building Department 1700, 7^th Street, in the drop box located outside of the Building Division in the east parking lot. Please answer all questions and include your W-9 Form and copy of your business license. Questions: Call Tom Navarro at (559) 876-6300, ext. 1520

To apply, please fill out the application and review the guidelines, eligibility criteria, and submittal instructions.

Application (English Version)

Application (Spanish Version)

Emergency Order - LIFTED Regional Stay at Home Order 20-12b.

January 25, 2021

Regional Stay At Home Order 20-12b Within the City of Sanger City Limits

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1) On December 3, 2020, The California Department of Public Health announced the Regional Stay at Home Order. Upon assessment of the recent, unprecedented rise in the rate of increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and test positivity rates across California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is taking immediate actions to prevent the spread of the virus. The purpose of the State mandate was to reduce the risk and exposure of the COVID-19 virus. The purpose of this local order was to ensure the State mandate was followed by the City of Sanger.

2) Officials with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today ended the Regional Stay at Home Order, lifting the order for all regions statewide, including the three regions that had still been under the order – San Joaquin Valley, Bay Area and Southern California. Four-week ICU capacity projections for these three regions are above 15%, the threshold that allows regions to exit the order.

3) This action allows all counties statewide to return to the rules and framework of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and color-coded tiers that indicate which activities and businesses are open based on local case rates and test positivity. The majority of the counties are in the strictest, or purple tier, including Fresno County and the City of Sanger.

4) While there are positive signs that the virus is spreading at a slower rate across the state, the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. It is still critical that Californians continue to wear masks when they leave their homes, maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet, wash their hands frequently, avoid gatherings and mixing with other households, follow all state and local health department guidance and get the vaccine when it's their turn.

5) As part of the now Lifted Regional Stay at Home Order and the City of Sangers return to the Purple Tier Level, the following uses will be allowed effective immediately:

a. Bars – Allowed with Meal Service only (Outdoors). All alcoholic beverages must be accompanied with meal services.

b. Barber Shops – Allowed indoors with modifications per State guidelines.

c. Churches – Allowed outdoors only.

d. Gyms/Fitness Centers – Allowed outdoors only.

e. Hair/Nail Salons - Allowed indoors with modifications per State guidelines.

f. Professional Offices – Allowed for essential businesses only.

g. Restaurants – Allowed outdoors only and subject to State Guidelines.

h. Retailers - Allowed at Twenty-Percent (20%) Capacity without food services.

6) This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.

7) Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violations of this regulations shall be punished as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1–7.

It is so ordered, Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager

January 25, 2021

Emergency Order - Regional Stay at Home Order 20-12a.

December 30, 2020

Regional Stay At Home Order 20-12a Within the City of Sanger City Limits

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1) On December 3, 2020, The California Department of Public Health announced the Regional Stay at Home Order. Upon assessment of the recent, unprecedented rise in the rate of increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and test positivity rates across California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is taking immediate actions to prevent the spread of the virus. The purpose of the State mandate is to reduce the risk and exposure of the COVID-19 virus. The purpose of this local order is to ensure the State mandate is followed by the City of Sanger.

2) The Regional Stay at Home order will go into effect in regions with less than 15% ICU availability. Fresno County has been grouped in the San Joaquin Valley Region. As of December 30, 2020, the San Joaquin Valley Region, including Fresno County, is at 0.0 % ICU Capacity.

3) CDPH will evaluate public health based on Regions, responsive to hospital capacity for persons residing in those Regions.

4) CDPH will evaluate the adult ICU bed capacity for each Region and identify on covid19.ca.gov any Regions for which that capacity is less than 15%. When that capacity is less than 15%, the following terms (the Terms of this Order) will apply.

5) NOW, THEREFORE, as the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Sanger, I order:

a. All gatherings with members of other households are prohibited in the Region except as expressly permitted herein.

b. All individuals living in the Region shall stay home or at their place of residence except as necessary to conduct activities associated with the operation, maintenance, or usage of critical infrastructure, as required by law, or as specifically permitted in this order.

c. Worship and political expression are permitted outdoors, consistent with existing guidance for those activities.

d. Critical infrastructure sectors may operate and must continue to modify operations pursuant to the applicable sector guidance.

e. Guidance related to schools remain in effect and unchanged. Accordingly, when this Order takes effect in a Region, schools that have previously reopened for in-person instruction may remain open, and schools may continue to bring students back for in-person instruction under the Elementary School Waiver Process or Cohorting Guidance.

f. In order to reduce congestion and the resulting increase in risk of transmission of COVID-19 in critical infrastructure retailers, all retailers may operate indoors at no more than 20% capacity and must follow the guidance for retailers. All access to retail must be strictly metered to ensure compliance with the limit on capacity. The sale of food, beverages, and alcohol for instore consumption is prohibited.

g. To promote and protect the physical and mental well-being of people in California, outdoor recreation facilities may continue to operate. Those facilities may not sell food or drink for on-site consumption. Overnight stays at campgrounds are not permitted.

h. Nothing in this Order prevents any number of persons from the same household from leaving their residence, lodging, or temporary accommodation, as long as they do not engage in any interaction with (or otherwise gather with) any number of persons from any other household, except as specifically permitted herein.

i. Terms (a) and (b) of this section do not apply to persons experiencing homelessness.

6) Except as otherwise required by law, no hotel or lodging entity in California shall accept or honor out of state reservations for non-essential travel, unless the reservation is for at least the minimum time period required for quarantine and the persons identified in the reservation will quarantine in the hotel or lodging entity until after that time period has expired.

This order shall remain in effect until the California Department of Public Health determines the San Joaquin Valley Region’s ICU capacity has reached or exceeds 15%.

7) For Regions where the adult ICU bed capacity falls below 15% after the effective date of this order, the Terms of this Order shall take effect 24 hours after that assessment.

8) The Terms of this Order shall continue until CDPH’s four-week projections of the Region’s total available adult ICU bed capacity is greater than or equal to 15%. Four-week adult ICU bed capacity projections will be made on a daily basis, unless CDPH determines that public health conditions merit an alternate projection schedule.

9) After the termination of the Terms of this Order in a Region, each county within the Region will be assigned to a tier based on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy as set out in the CDPH August 28, 2020 Order, and the County is subject to the restrictions of the Blueprint appropriate to that tier.

10) The CDPH will continue to monitor the epidemiological data and will modify this Regional Stay-at-Home Order as required by the evolving public health conditions. If it is determined that it is necessary to change the Terms of this Order, or otherwise modify the Regional Stay-at-Home Order, these modifications will be posted at covid19.ca.gov.

11) When operative in a Region, the Terms of this Order supersede any conflicting terms in other CDPH orders, directives, or guidance. Specifically, for those Regions with ICU bed capacity triggering this order, the Terms of this Order shall supersede the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy and all guidance (other than guidance for critical infrastructure sectors) during the operative period. In all Regions that are not subject to the restrictions in this order, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and all guidance shall remain in effect.

12) This order is issued pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 120125, 120130(c), 120135, 120140, 120145, 120175, 120195 and 131080; EO N-60-20, N-25-20, and other authority provided for under the Emergency Services Act; and other applicable law. The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at anytime and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.

13) If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the remainder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.

14) This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.

15) Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violations of this regulation shall be punished as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1–7.

THEREFORE, I, Greg Garner, Acting City Manager, as Director of Emergency Services, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and the financial effects related to COVID-19, order the Regional Stay at Home Order that effective immediately subject to the above conditions and effective immediately within the City of Sanger.

It is so Ordered, Director of Emergency Services

Greg Garner, Acting City Manager

December 30, 2020

Emergency Order - Regional Stay At Home Order, 20-12

December 7, 2020

Regional Stay At Home Order, 20-12, Within the City of Sanger City Limits

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1) On December 3, 2020, The California Department of Public Health announced the Regional Stay at Home Order. Upon assessment of the recent, unprecedented rise in the rate of increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and test positivity rates across California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is taking immediate actions to prevent the spread of the virus. The purpose of the State mandate is to reduce the risk and exposure of the COVID-19 virus. The purpose of this local order is to ensure the State mandate is followed by the City of Sanger.

2) The Regional Stay at Home order will go into effect in regions with less than 15% ICU availability. Fresno County has been grouped in the San Joaquin Valley Region. As of December 5, 2020, the San Joaquin Valley Region, including Fresno County, is at 8.6% ICU Capacity.

3) CDPH will evaluate public health based on Regions, responsive to hospital capacity for persons residing in those Regions.

5) NOW, THEREFORE, as the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Sanger, I order:

a. All gatherings with members of other households are prohibited in the Region except as expressly permitted herein.

c. Worship and political expression are permitted outdoors, consistent with existing guidance for those activities.

d. Critical infrastructure sectors may operate and must continue to modify operations pursuant to the applicable sector guidance.

i. Terms (a) and (b) of this section do not apply to persons experiencing homelessness.

7) This order shall take effect Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 11:59PM.

8) For Regions where the adult ICU bed capacity falls below 15% after the effective date of this order, the Terms of this Order shall take effect 24 hours after that assessment.

9) The Terms of this Order shall remain in place for at least three weeks from the date the order takes effect in a Region and shall continue until CDPH’s four-week projections of the Region’s total available adult ICU bed capacity is greater than or equal to 15%. Four-week adult ICU bed capacity projections will be made approximately twice a week, unless CDPH determines that public health conditions merit an alternate projection schedule. If after three weeks from the effective date of the Terms of this Order in a Region, CDPH’s four-week projections of the Region’s total available adult ICU bed capacity is greater than or equal to 15%, the Terms of this Order shall no longer apply to the Region.

10) After the termination of the Terms of this Order in a Region, each county within the Region will be assigned to a tier based on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy as set out in the CDPH August 28, 2020 Order, and the County is subject to the restrictions of the Blueprint appropriate to that tier.

11) The CDPH will continue to monitor the epidemiological data and will modify this Regional Stay-at-Home Order as required by the evolving public health conditions. If it is determined that it is necessary to change the Terms of this Order, or otherwise modify the Regional Stay-at-Home Order, these modifications will be posted at covid19.ca.gov.

12) When operative in a Region, the Terms of this Order supersede any conflicting terms in other CDPH orders, directives, or guidance. Specifically, for those Regions with ICU bed capacity triggering this order, the Terms of this Order shall supersede the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy and all guidance (other than guidance for critical infrastructure sectors) during the operative period. In all Regions that are not subject to the restrictions in this order, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and all guidance shall remain in effect.

13) This order is issued pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 120125, 120130(c), 120135, 120140, 120145, 120175, 120195 and 131080; EO N-60-20, N-25-20, and other authority provided for under the Emergency Services Act; and other applicable law. The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at anytime and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.

14) If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the remainder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.

15) This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.

16) Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violations of this regulations shall be punished as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1–7.

THEREFORE, I, Tim Chapa, as Director of Emergency Services, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and the financial effects related to COVID-19, order the Regional Stay at Home Order that effective immediately subject to the above conditions and effective immediately within the City of Sanger.

It is so Ordered, Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager

December 7, 2020

Courtesy Notice - COVID-19 Restriction Levels Red Tier to Purple Tier

November 20, 2020

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On November 16, 2020, Governor Newsom and the State Department of Health, after California experienced the largest rise in Coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, raised the COVID-19 restrictions level from the "Red" tier to the "Purple" tier. This includes Fresno County. This restriction level prohibits indoor congregational gatherings of any size.

The purpose of this notice is to provide an update that, effective November 17, 2020, and until further notice, these restrictions will be in place in the City of Sanger.

For the COVID-19 temporary Outdoor Services Permit, please refer to related documents "Temporary Outdoor Service Guidelines (PDF).

Fresno County Department of Public Health Updated Guidance for Private Gatherings

October 9, 2020

Summary - This guidance provides an updated plan for Californians to gather outside their household and replaces the March 16, 2020 and prior gatherings guidance. It applies to private gatherings, and all other gatherings not covered by existing sector guidance are prohibited. Gatherings are defined as social situations that bring together people from different households at the same time in a single space or place. When people from different households mix, this increases the risk of transmission of COVID-19.

Click here for Updated Guidance for Private Gatherings

COVID-19: Fresno County Small Business Grant Program

September 15, 2020

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The County of Fresno, in partnership with the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation, is providing $250,000 in grants to small businesses in Fresno County that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants in the amount of $5,000 will be distributed throughout the 5 districts of Fresno County (including unincorporated areas). The application deadline is Tuesday, September 29 at 11:59 p.m.

To apply, please fill out the application and review the guidelines, eligibility criteria, and submittal instructions by clicking here.

COVID-19: Revised Executive Order Waiving Fees for Temporary Permits Allowing the Use of Public Right-of-Way

July 20, 2020

REVISED EMERGENCY ORDER - FEE WAIVED FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

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WHEREAS, On July 13, 2020, the Governor for the State of California issued further action for businesses, industries, uses, and activities in counties that have been on the County Monitoring List for three days. Fresno County has been listed for three days, which means these further actions apply to businesses, industries, uses, and activities in Sanger. The purpose of the State mandate is to reduce the risk of COVID-19 risk and exposure. The purpose of this local order is to ensure the State mandate is followed in Sanger.

As the Acting Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Sanger City Code Chapter 26, Article I, and by the powers vested in me by Sanger City Code Section 26–6, I hereby issue the following, to be effective immediately and for so long as the City’s declared emergency is in effect related to COVID-19:

The Director of Planning for the City of Sanger, under the Sanger Municipal Code Section 90-697, is authorized to review applications and issue permits for the temporary use of properties within the City of Sanger which include temporary modifications that a business may propose on private property under the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
The Director of Planning or their designee, shall use the same temporary use process to review and approve the temporary usage of public right-of-way, such as sidewalks and streets undertaken by a business in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Any temporary permits issued shall be similar in term to any other temporary use permits as issued by the City of Sanger. Any such issued permits shall be terminated when the local emergency orders end or if this order is modified or removed.
The process shall only be utilized for modification undertaken by businesses in response to COVID-19 and shall be specific to the following industries, uses, and activities if they can be modified to either operate exclusively outside or by pick up:
1. Restaurants
2. Fitness centers
3. Worship services
4. Protests
5. Offices for non-essential sectors
6. Personal care services, like nail salons, body waxing and tattoo parlors
7. Hair salons and barbershops
8. Malls
The Director of Planning or their designee shall require adherence to applicable state and federal requirements for accessibility in public right-of-way for pedestrian usage or at least a four-foot wide path of travel. Applicants shall be required to prevent the obstruction of entry points as required by applicable building and fire codes. Uses in the public right-of-way/streets shall require sufficient traffic controls to maintain pedestrian safety and shall include other applicable requirements, including but not limited to a separate encroachment permit, as considered necessary based on the specific facts and circumstances stated in each application. Consumption of alcohol will only be allowed if the business is expressly permitted to offer such sales in the specific area under an existing State license and accompanied by a full meal service. Compliance with public health laws shall be required. No permit shall be issued if these conditions cannot be met.
The fee associated with these type of temporary use permits involving the public right-of-way shall be waived for outdoor services uses associated with the response to COVID-19 Executive Orders. City staff is directed to track when temporary use permits are being requested as a response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.
If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the remainder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.
This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.
Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violation of this order is subject to penalties as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1–7.

IT IS SO ORDERED
Director of Emergency Services

Bret Harmon, Acting City Manager/Acting Director of Emergency Services
July 20, 2020

COVID-19: Executive Order Regarding Temporary Permits Allowing Use of Public Right-of-Way

July 14, 2020

EMERGENCY ORDER - TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

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The Director of Planning for the City of Sanger, under the Sanger Municipal Code Section 90-697, is authorized to review applications and issue permits for the temporary use of properties within the City of Sanger which include temporary modifications that a business may propose on private property under the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
The Director of Planning or authorized designee, shall use the same temporary use process to review and approve the temporary usage of public right-of-way, such as sidewalks and streets undertaken by a business in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Any temporary permits issued shall be similar in term to any other temporary use permits as issued by the City of Sanger. Any such issued permits shall be terminated when the local emergency orders end or if this order is modified or removed.
The process shall only be utilized for modification undertaken by businesses in response to COVID-19 and shall be specific to the following industries, uses, and activities if they can be modified to either operate exclusively outside or by pick up:
1. Restaurants
2. Fitness centers
3. Worship services
4. Protests
5. Offices for non-essential sectors
6. Personal care services, like nail salons, body waxing and tattoo parlors
7. Hair salons and barbershops
8. Malls
The Director of Planning or authorized designee shall require adherence to applicable state and federal requirements for accessibility in public right-of-way for pedestrian usage or at least a four-foot wide path of travel. Applicants shall be required to prevent the obstruction of entry points as required by applicable building and fire codes. Uses in the public right-of-way/streets shall require sufficient traffic controls to maintain pedestrian safety and shall include other applicable requirements, including but not limited to a separate encroachment permit, as considered necessary based on the specific facts and circumstances stated in each application. Consumption of alcohol will only be allowed if the business is expressly permitted to offer such sales in the specific area under an existing State license and accompanied by a full meal service. Compliance with public health laws shall be required. No permit shall be issued if these conditions cannot be met.
The fee associated with these type of temporary use permits involving the public right-of-way shall be the same as that charged for similar types of temporary use permits. City staff is directed to track when temporary use permits are being requested as a response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Applicant shall be notified of the potential fee. Any and all fee-waiver requests shall require Council action. Request shall be placed on the next available Council meeting for consideration.
The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.
If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the remainder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.
This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.
Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violation of this order is subject to penalties as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1–7.

IT IS SO ORDERED
Director of Emergency Services

Bret Harmon, Acting City Manager/Acting Director of Emergency Services
July 14, 2020

COVID-19: Executive Order Regarding Further Business Closures

July 14, 2020

EMERGENCY ORDER - BUSINESS CLOSURES

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As the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Sanger City Code Chapter 26, Article I, and by the powers vested in me by Sanger City Code Section 26–6, I hereby issue the following orders, to be effective immediately and for so long as the City’s declared emergency is in effect related to COVID-19:

On July 13, 2020, the Governor for the State of California issued further action for businesses, industries, uses, and activities in counties that have been on the County Monitoring List for three days. Fresno County has been listed for three days, which means these further actions apply to businesses, industries, uses, and activities in Sanger. The purpose of the State mandate is to reduce the risk of COVID-19 risk and exposure. The purpose of this local order is to ensure the State mandate is followed in Sanger.

Given current rates of disease transmission in some counties and the need to reduce non-essential gatherings where mixing and disease spread occur, the Governor for the State of California requires immediate closure of the businesses, industries, uses, and activities identified below wherever such exist in Sanger:

All businesses in these sectors must immediately close indoor operations:
1. Dine-in restaurants
2. Wineries and tasting rooms
3. Movie theaters
4. Family entertainment centers (for example: bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages and arcades)
5. Zoos and museums
6. Cardrooms
  
  The following businesses must immediately close all operations both indoor and outdoor:
  1. Bars
  2. Brewpubs
  3. Breweries
  4. Pubs
    
    The following industries, uses, and activities must immediately shutdown unless they can be modified to either operate exclusively outside or by pick up. All modifications to either operate exclusively outside or by pick up are subject to both City review and compliance with State Guidelines.
    1. Fitness centers
    2. Worship services
    3. Protests
    4. Offices for non-essential sectors
    5. Personal care services, like nail salons, body waxing and tattoo parlors
    6. Hair salons and barbershops
    7. Malls
The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.
If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the reminder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.
This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.
Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violation of this order is subject to penalties as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1–7.

IT IS SO ORDERED
Director of Emergency Services

Bret Harmon, Acting City Manager/Acting Director of Emergency Services
July 14, 2020

COVID-19: Executive Order Relating to Restaurant Closures

July 2, 2020

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EMERGENCY ORDER - RESTAURANTS RE-CLOSING

Restaurant Definition: Any establishment that sells food for consumption on-premises.
Winery Definition: A building or property that produces wine, or a business involved in the production of wine.
Tasting Room Definition: A facility or portion of a facility supporting a rural craft brewery, distillery, or winery where the public may sample and purchase products produced by the facility or other facilities on display.
On July 1, 2020, the Governor for the State of California issued further action for businesses for Counties on the County Monitoring List, including Fresno County. The purpose of the state mandate is to reduce the risk of COVID-19 risk and exposure. The purpose of this local order is to ensure that the State mandate is followed in the City of Sanger. Given current rates of disease transmission in some counties and the need to reduce non-essential gatherings where mixing and disease spread occur, the Governor for the State of California is requiring to immediately close the uses below within counties which have been on the list for 3 days or greater; Fresno County meets that threshold. Sanger is in Fresno County, and therefore the following uses are subject to closure for a minimum of three weeks in accordance with the State mandate, including:
- Indoor Dine-in restaurants
- Indoor Wineries and Tasting Rooms
- Indoor Family Entertainment Centers
- Indoor Movie Theaters
- Indoor Zoos and Museums
- Indoor Cardrooms
While bars with food service were allowed to remain open under Executive Order 20-2b, these bars are now required to close based on the elimination of indoor food dining pursuant to this order until further notice.
The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.
If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the remainder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.
This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.
Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violations of this regulations shall be punished as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1–7.

IT IS SO ORDERED
Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager
July 2, 2020

COVID-19: Executive Order Relating to City Bar Closures

June 29, 2020

EMERGENCY ORDER - BARS RE-CLOSING

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Bar Definition: Any establishment possessing any type of California Alcoholic Beverage Control license permitting beer, wine, or distilled spirits for on-site consumption.
On June 28, 2020, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued Guidance for the Selective Sector Closing of Bars in Counties on the County Monitoring List. The purpose of the state mandate is to reduce the risk of COVID-19 risk and exposure. The purpose of this local order is to ensure that the CDPH mandate is followed in the City of Sanger. Given current rates of disease transmission in some counties and the need to reduce non-essential gatherings where mixing and disease spread occur, CDPH is requiring to immediately close bars within counties which have been on the list for 14 days or greater; Fresno County meets that threshold. Sanger is in Fresno County, and therefore all bars in Sanger are subject to the following guidelines:
- Brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs, should close until those establishments are allowed to resume operation per state guidance and local permission, unless they are offering sit-down, dine-in meals. Alcohol can only be sold in the same transaction as a meal.
- Dine-in restaurants, brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs that provide sit-down meals should follow the dine-in restaurant guidance (PDF) and should continue to encourage takeout and delivery service whenever possible.
- Brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs that do not provide sit-down meals themselves, but can contract with another vendor to do so, can serve dine-in meals provided both businesses follow the dine-in restaurant guidance (PDF) and alcohol is only sold in the same transaction as a meal.
- Venues that are currently authorized to provide off sale beer, wine, and spirits to be consumed off premises and do not offer sit-down, dine-in meals should follow the guidance for retail operations (PDF) and offer curbside sales only, until local and/or statewide rules allow additional retail activity.
- Producers of beer, wine, and spirits should follow the guidance for manufacturing operations (PDF).
- This guidance is not intended for concert, performance, or entertainment venues. Those types of establishments should remain closed until they are allowed to resume modified or full operation through a specific reopening order or guidance. Establishments that serve full meals must discontinue this type of entertainment until these types of activities are allowed to resume modified or full operation.
- Brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs in counties unaffected by this order and whose health officer has approved further reopening may follow the guidance for restaurants, wineries, and bars on the COVID-19 County Roadmap website.
The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.
If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the reminder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.
This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.
Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violations of this regulations shall be punished as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1–7.

IT IS SO ORDERED
Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager
June 29, 2020

COVID-19: Executive Order Regarding City-wide Face Covering Mandate

June 26, 2020

EMERGENCY ORDER - FACE COVERING MANDATE

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Face Covering Definition: A cloth mask or equivalent that covers both the mouth and nose. Face covering with one-way exhalation valves are not sufficient to comply with this order.
On June 18, 2020, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings which “mandates that face coverings be worn state-wide” for certain circumstances and with exceptions. The purpose of the state mandate is to reduce the risk of COVID-19 risk and exposure. The purpose of this local order is to ensure that the CDPH mandate is followed in the City of Sanger. Under the state mandate, people in California must wear face coverings when they are in the high-risk situations listed below:
- Inside of, or in line to enter, any indoor public space;
- Obtaining services from the healthcare sector in settings including, but not limited to, a hospital, pharmacy, medical clinic, laboratory, physician or dental office, veterinary clinic, or blood bank;
- Waiting for or riding on public transportation or paratransit or while in a taxi, private car service, or ride-sharing vehicle;
- Engaged in work, whether at the workplace or performing work off-site, when:
- Interacting in-person with any member of the public;
- Working in any space visited by members of the public, regardless of whether anyone from the public is present at the time;
- Working in any space where food is prepared or packaged for sale or distribution to others;
- Working in or walking through common areas, such as hallways, stairways, elevators, and parking facilities;
- In any room or enclosed area where other people (except for members of the person’s own household or residence) are present when unable to physically distance.
- Driving or operating any public transportation or paratransit vehicle, taxi, or private car service or ride-sharing vehicle when passengers are present. When no passengers are present, face coverings are strongly recommended.
- While outdoors in public spaces when maintaining a physical distance of six feet from persons who are not members of the same household or residence is not feasible.

The following individuals are exempt from wearing a face covering:
- Children aged two and under;
- Persons with a medical, mental health, or developmental disability that prevents wearing a face covering;
- Persons who are hearing impaired, or communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication;
- Persons for whom wearing a face covering would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines.
- Persons who are obtaining a service involving the nose or face for which temporary removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the service;
- Persons who are seated at a restaurant or other establishment that offers food or beverage service, while they are eating or drinking, provided that they are able to maintain a distance of at least six feet away from persons who are not members of the same household or residence;
- Persons who are engaged in outdoor work or recreation such as swimming, walking, hiking, bicycling, or running, when alone or with household members, and when they are able to maintain a distance of at least six feet from others;
- Persons who are incarcerated. Prisons and jails, as part of their mitigation plans, will have specific guidance on the wearing of face coverings of masks for both inmates and staff.
- The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.

3. The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.

4. If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the remainder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.

IT IS SO ORDERED
Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager
June 26, 2020

COVID-19: Return to Play: Youth and School-Based Sports Guidelines

June 23, 2020

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These guidelines are designed to ensure a safe and healthy return to play for youth and school-based sports. No games or competition are permitted at this time. Modifications for conditioning, practices, and scrimmages are outlined. These guidelines may be altered at any time by Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) based on new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Coaches, staff, parents and athletes should be educated on social distancing, infection prevention measures, and these return to play protocols before starting any type of physical education program or activity.

COVID-19: Executive Order Regarding Bars Update

June 12, 2020

EMERGENCY ORDER - BARS REOPENING

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1) Bar Definition: Any establishment possessing any type of California Alcoholic Beverage Control license permitting beer, wine, or distilled spirits for on–site consumption.

2) Bars shall be reopened subject to the State of California Guidelines found at https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-restaurants-bars.pdf

3) In addition to those items listed under item two above, the business operator/owner will screen any and all employees prior to their start times (see Fresno County Health Department Screening Procedures) and implement social distancing guidelines (minimum 6 feet).

4) The Sanger Police Department and Sanger Code Enforcement Division shall enforce this Order.

5) The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.

6) If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid then the remainder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.

7) This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.

8) Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violations of this regulations shall be punished as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1–7.

IT IS SO ORDERED
Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager
June 12, 2020

COVID-19: Executive Order Regarding Smoke Shops Update

June 11, 2020

EMERGENCY ORDER - SMOKE SHOP FULL REOPENING

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As the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Sanger City Code Chapter 26, Article I, and by the powers vested in me by Sanger City Code Section 26-6, I hereby issue the following orders, to be effective immediately and for so long as the City’s declared emergency is in effect related to COVID-19:

1) Smoke Shop Definition: Any establishment that sells tobacco products for consumption on-premises.

2) Smoke Shops that offer the sales of tobacco products, by-products, on-premise and other products related to tobacco shall be fully reopened subject to State guidelines available at https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-retail.pdf

4) The Sanger Police Department and Sanger Code Enforcement Division shall enforce this Order.

5) The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.

6) If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the remainder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.

IT IS SO ORDERED
Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager
June 11, 2020

COVID-19 - Executive Order Regarding City-Wide Face Covering Recommendation

June 4, 2020

EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-8 RECOMMENDING CITY WIDE FACE COVERING WITHIN THE CITY OF SANGER CITY LIMITS

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As the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Sanger City Code Chapter 26, Article I, consistent with the Health Officer of the County of Fresno orders as of May 22, 2020, and by the powers vested in me by Sanger City Code Section 26–6, I hereby issue this Order, to be effective immediately and for so long as the City Council’s Declaration of Emergency relating to COVID-19 is in effect.

PURPOSE: This Order is intended as an educational tool concerning how face coverings as defined below can serve to reduce the likelihood of exposure to COVID-19 thereby slowing the spread of COVID-19 in the City of Sanger.

FACTS:

1. The City of Sanger has a high number and high ratio of reported COVID-19 cases in the County of Fresno. As of June 2, 2020, the number of cases in the City of Sanger is 132.

2. Individuals who are infected but not showing symptoms can spread COVID-19 via respiratory droplets produced when coughing, sneezing, or speaking very loudly.

3. The California Department of Health and the Health Officer of the County of Fresno recommend facing coverings or face masks to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

a. The term “face covering” as used in this Order means a covering made of cloth, fabric, other soft or permeable material, or plexiglass. The face covering shall cover the nose and mouth and surrounding areas of the lower face and not have any holes. A face covering may be factory-made or may be handmade and improvised from ordinary household materials. The face covering should be comfortable, so that the wearer can breathe comfortably through the nose and does not have to adjust it frequently, so as to avoid touching the face.

b. N95 masks and surgical masks are in short supply, members of the public should not purchase those masks as Face Coverings under this Order. Medical grade masks should be reserved for health care providers and first responders.

CITY RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. To facilitate safe business reopening in Phase 2 of the State roadmap to modify the Stay-At-Home Order, it is recommended that all Sanger residents, visitors, employees, and customers use a face covering while indoors at work, while visiting a business, or while coming in close contact with someone (less than six (6) feet) who is not a family member or a member of a household in accordance with CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of respiratory droplets when physical distancing cannot be maintained.

2. A child two years or less must not wear a Face Covering because of the risk of suffocation.

3. Hands should be clean when masks are being placed or removed, and hand-to-face activity kept to a minimum to prevent the introduction of viral droplets to the airways.

GENERAL PROVISIONS:

1. This Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume City liability.

2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Order or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the application of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Order and to this end the invalid or unconstitutional section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase of this order are declared to be severable.

THEREFORE, I, Tim Chapa, as Director of Emergency Services, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and the financial effects to the City of Sanger and its residents related to COVID-19, recommend that face coverings be worn in public subject to the above conditions and effective immediately within the City of Sanger.

Tim Chapa, City Manager/Director of Emergency Services

June 4, 2020

COVID-19 -4th of July Spectacular

May 28, 2020

With the uncertainty surrounding the fluid COVID-19 guidelines as well as the uncertainty of reaching Stage 4 of the State’s resilience roadmap, which would allow for larger gathering venues the 2020 4^th of July Spectacular hosted by the City of Sanger and supported by the Sanger Chamber of Commerce has been canceled. The City working with the Chamber of Commerce and various stakeholders waited as long as possible to make a decision that would allow for adequate planning for a successful, and safe Spectacular. Various alternatives are still being discussed such as postponement until late summer or waiting until 2021. This event has great meaning to the City of Sanger and allows our Community to celebrate our Country’s Freedom. The City understands some of our resident’s disappointment and looks forward to celebrating this event with our residents with the grandeur and experience it deserves.

The City of Sanger continues to work with the Fresno County Department of Health and is hosting a Free COVID-19 Test Site at the Sanger Community Center located at 730 Recreation Sanger, CA 93657, beginning Friday, May 8, 2020. To register for an appointment online please visit https://lhi.care/covidtesting, or by calling 888-634-1123 for those without internet access. The registration process does ask for insurance information, but it is not required for uninsured and undocumented individuals.

The City of Sanger would like to remind its residents to stay home except for essential needs and to maintain at least six feet of distance. Residents are to wear a face cover when visiting stores or when out in the public and around others. Please remember to wash your hands and surfaces as part of your daily routine and to stay home if you are feeling ill. As we face this challenge together it will require everyone to play a role to reduce the risk of transmission and help the City return to its normal activities.

For more information on the City of Sanger’s response to COVID-19 please visit http://www.ci.sanger.ca.us/463/COVID--19 .

For the latest information on COVID-19 please visit the Fresno County Department of Public Health web page at https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/public-health/covid-19 .

#Subject to Change Without Notice

COVID 19 - Emergency Order Regarding City-wide Face Mask Requirements

May 27, 2020

EMERGENCY ORDER - City-wide Face mask Requirements

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As the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Sanger City Code Chapter 26, Article I, consistent with the Health Officer of the County of Fresno May 22,2020 order, and by the powers vested in me by Sanger City Code Section 26-6,I hereby issue the following orders, to be effective immediately and for so long as the City’s declared emergency is in effect related to COVID-19:

Mask Definition: A cloth mask or equivalent that covers both the mouth and nose. Face covering with one-way exhalation valves are not sufficient to comply with this order
To facilitate safe business reopening in Phase 2 of the State roadmap to modify the Stay-At-Home Order, all Sanger residents SHALL use cloth mask or equivalent face covering while indoors at work, while visiting a business, or while coming in close contact with someone (less than six (6)feet) with someone who is not a family member, in accordance with CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of respiratory droplets when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
- Face coverings with one-way exhalation valves are not sufficient to comply with this order.
- Adults with respiratory illnesses, certain medical conditions, and children under 12 years old are excused from the use of face coverings due to suffocation risk; however, they should still comply with social distancing requirements of at least six (6) feet from other outside of the household.
- Hands should be clean when mask are being placed or removed, and hand-to-face activity kept to a minimum to prevent the introduction of viral droplets to the airways.
- This requirement is to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in situations where social distancing is not maintained due to social spacing or professional conditions.
- Compliance from all residents and visitors within the City is requested, and businesses are required to inform employees and post signage about their specific masking policies.
- Individuals at a restaurant are exempt from this requirement while dining only. Mask must be worn while waiting to be seated and while away from the dining table.
- Additional guidance related to masking in schools and those businesses permitted to reopen in Phase 3 will be made separately.
The Sanger Police Department and Sanger Code Enforcement Division shall enforce this Order.
The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.
If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the reminder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.
This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.
Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violations of this regulations shall be punished as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1-7.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager

May 27, 2020

COVID 19 - Emergency Order Regarding Restaurant Reopening

May 22, 2020

EMERGENCY ORDER - RESTAURANT REOPENING SUBJECT TO STATE AND COUNTY GUIDELINES

Restaurant Definition: Any establishment that sells food for consumption on–premises.
Restaurants that offer on–premises dining are allowed to operate, SUBJECT TO MEETING the following:
County written plan requirements, found at https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=44823. After the form is filled out it needs to be sent to: environmentalhealth@fresnocountyca.gov, and posted at worksite.
State written plan requirements. This guidance for Dine-in restaurants provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers.
Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for dine-in restaurants in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
The Sanger Police Department and Sanger Code Enforcement Division shall enforce this Order.
The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.
If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the reminder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.
This Order shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website, COVID-19 page.
Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violations of this regulations shall be punished as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1–7.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager

May 22, 2020

UPDATE ON FURTHER RE-OPENING OF THE ECONOMY

May 21, 2020, 4:30 PM

On May 5, 2020, the Fresno County Health Department issued guidance documents for businesses to help them prepare for reopening. Learn More.

On May 7, 2020, the Governor’s Office issued guidance documents for limited Stage 2 businesses to help them prepare for reopening. Learn More. Stage 2 businesses are deemed “lower risk workplaces” in the retail, manufacturing and logistics categories.

On May 21, 2020, the Governor’s Office approved Fresno County’s request for further variance. Learn More. This action will now allow restaurants and non-essential retail (not just curbside) to open up immediately as long as they follow State guidelines.

Dine-in is now allowed in Fresno County. Before reopening, all facilities will be required to:

Perform a detailed risk assessment and implement a site-specific written protection plan
Train employees on how to limit the spread of COVID-19, including how to screen themselves for symptoms and stay home if they have them
Implement individual control measures and screenings
Implement disinfecting protocols
Implement physical distancing guidelines

Here are the steps you must take to address your written plan:

https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=44823

After the form is filled out it needs to be sent to: environmentalhealth@fresnocountyca.gov.

When complete, the business owner should post the industry-specific checklist in the workplace to show customers and employees that steps have been taken to reduce the risk and open for business.

Further requirements may be implemented as necessary.

COVID-19: Fresno County "Helping Underserved Business (HUB) Grant Program

May, 18 2020 Click here for Flyer

Click here for Instructional Video

County of Fresno Helping Underserved Businesses (HUB) Grant

Grant Amount

$5,000

Credit Report:

Required to verify business owner has not filed for bankruptcy in the last 3 years or has outstanding tax liens. No minimum credit score required.

Eligible Uses:

Working Capital (business operating expenses)

Geography:

Fresno County

Grant Program Guidelines:

Applicants shall be a for-profit business physically located and operating in Fresno County with a demonstrated economic need and have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Grant funds will be equitably distributed by County Districts.
Grants must be limited to one (1) per business entity.
Businesses must have 10 full-time equivalent employees (FTE) or less. Self-employed business owners are eligible.
(40 hours per week equals 1.0 FTEs; a part-time employee working 20 hours per week equals 0.5 FTE)
The business applicant will NOT be eligible to apply if the business has been approved or has received disaster relief funding such as Paycheck Protection Program, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Relief Loan, or City of Fresno Save Our Small Business Loan to Grant.
The business applicant must have no outstanding local, state, federal tax liens nor judgments. If this is applicable, the business must upload documentation of their current payment plan.
Applicants must have no bankruptcies within the last three years; bankruptcies must have a discharge date dating back at least three (3) years at time of grant application.
It must be demonstrated and certified that the business applicant has been operating for at least two full years prior to March 15, 2020 (2 years of federal business tax returns or Business License reflecting a date prior to March 15, 2018 or Fictitious Business Name Statement filed prior to March 15, 2018).
Selected businesses will be required to sign a technical assistance and reporting agreement to be carried out throughout the term of the grant.

COVID 19 – Emergency Order Smoke Shop Closure-UPDATE Effective 12:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2020.

May 14, 2020

EMERGENCY ORDER – SMOKE SHOP LIMITED REOPENING

As the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Sanger City Code Chapter 26, Article I, and by the powers invested in me by Sanger City Code Section 26–6, I hereby issue the following orders, to be effective immediately and for so long as the City’s declared emergency is in effect related to COVID-19:

Smoke Shop Definition: Any establishment that sells tobacco products for consumption on–premises.
Smoke Shops that offer the sales of tobacco products, by-products, on–premise and other products related to tobacco shall be reopened, limited to curbside services only. Store access is prohibited until further notice.
Smoke Shops shall now be open to the public for curbside services only and subject to State of California recommendations as follows:

Perform a detailed risk assessment and implement a site-specific protection plan
Train employees on how to limit the spread of COVID-19, including how to screen themselves for symptoms and stay home if they have them
Implement individual control measures and screenings
Implement disinfecting protocols
Implement physical distancing guidelines

In addition to those items listed under item three above, the business operator/owner will screen any and all employees prior to their start times (see Fresno County Health Department Screening Procedures) and implement physical distancing guidelines (minimum 6 feet) for all employees and customers.
The Sanger Police Department and Sanger Code Enforcement Division shall enforce this Order.
The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.
If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the remainder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.
This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.
Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violations of this regulation shall be punished as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1–7.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager

May 14, 2020

UPDATE ON POTENTIAL RE-OPENING OF THE ECONOMY May 8, 2020

May 11, 2020, 4:30 PM

On May 5, 2020, the Fresno County Health Department issued guidance documents for businesses to help them prepare for reopening. Learn More

At a minimum, the State will ask businesses to review the guidance that is relevant to your workplace, prepare a plan based on the guidance for your industry, and put it into action. When complete, the business owner should post the industry-specific checklist in the workplace to show customers and employees that steps have been taken to reduce the risk and open for business. Before reopening, all facilities will be required to:

Perform a detailed risk assessment and implement a site-specific protection plan
Train employees on how to limit the spread of COVID-19, including how to screen themselves for symptoms and stay home if they have them
Implement individual control measures and screenings
Implement disinfecting protocols
Implement physical distancing guidelines

Further requirements may be implemented as necessary.

COVID-19 TEST SITE – SANGER COMMUNITY CENTER

May 6, 2020, 4:30pm

The Fresno County Department of Health and the City of Sanger are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a COVID-19 Test Site at the Sanger Community Center located at 730 Recreation Sanger, CA 93657, beginning Friday, May 8, 2020.

To register for an appointment online please visit https://lhi.care/covidtesting, or by calling 888-634-1123 for those without internet access. The registration process does ask for insurance information, but it is not required for uninsured and undocumented individuals.

Testing will be:

Open to the General Public

Free and covered by the State of California for uninsured and undocumented

By appointment Only, no walk-ins

Open Monday to Friday from 7AM to 7PM

Testing will be conducted by OptumServe

Test results take approximately 48 hours

Individuals do not need to be symptomatic to test

The City of Sanger would like to remind its residents to stay home except for essential needs and to maintain at least six feet of distance. Residents are encouraged to wear a face cover when visiting stores or when out in the public. Please remember to wash your hands and surfaces as part of your daily routine and to stay home if you are feeling ill. As we face this challenge together it will require everyone to play a role to reduce the risk of transmission.

For more information on the City of Sanger’s response to COVID-19 please visit http://www.ci.sanger.ca.us/463/COVID--19 .

For the latest information on COVID-19 please visit the Fresno County Department of Public Health web page at https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/public-health/covid-19 .

#Subject to Change Without Notice

Sanger COVID-19 UPDATE

April 27, 2020 4:00 p.m.

The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) updated its county-wide statistics for April 27, 2020, that now identifies 36 of the 498 Fresno County COVID cases to be in the City of Sanger. It should be noted that due to privacy and HIPAA laws, individuals are not identified by name or address. However, as necessary, public safety will be notified by dispatch if/when EMS services are required at such an address. This will allow public safety personnel to take appropriate precautions as necessary. The link to the FCDPH graph is: https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/public-health/covid-19-figures-and-graphs

Click here for up to date COVID-19 information from the Fresno County Department of Public Health

Click here for information on the City of Sanger’s Response to COVID-19

Sanger COVID-19 UPDATE

April 23, 2020 4:00 p.m.

The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) updated its county-wide statistics for April 23, 2020, that now identifies 23 of the 419 Fresno County COVID cases to be in the City of Sanger. It should be noted that due to privacy and HIPAA laws, individuals are not identified by name or address. However, as necessary, public safety will be notified by dispatch if/when EMS services are required at such an address. This will allow public safety personnel to take appropriate precautions as necessary. The link to the FCDPH graph is: https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/public-health/covid-19-figures-and-graphs

COVID-19 Update- Parks, and Recreation

April 22, 2020

To: All

From: John Mulligan, Public Works Director Click Here for Memo

Subject: COVID-19: April 22, 2020, Parks and Recreation Update

On March 13, 2020, I issued a memorandum regarding the suspension of the City’s Parks and Recreation programs and the closure of the Senior Center due to the COVID-19. The City has closed some facilities and canceled events and programs as a precaution to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the citizens of Sanger. These changes will remain in place until the City of Sanger City Council proclaims the termination of the Emergency Declaration. Please note that there are often updates and changes may be made from day to day. As of today April 22, 2020, parks will remain open with the following conditions:

Effective today, the following actions will take place:

All facility and park rentals are canceled until further notice.
All park picnic tables, pavilions, and stage areas are closed until further notice.
All playground tot-lot areas will be closed.
The exercise equipment at Jenni, JFK, and the Community Center Parks will be closed.
The restrooms will have modified hours and will close around 3:00 pm each day.
The Skate Park will be closed.
All basketball courts will be closed, the rims will remain for now, but the rims may be removed if needed.
The soccer fields will be closed to soccer activity and the soccer leagues have been suspended within the City of Sanger. The goals will remain but may be removed if needed.
Signs will be posted at the restrooms, tot-lot areas, and exercise equipment.
No social gatherings will be permitted, regardless of size. This will be enforced.
The walking trails at Jenni Park and JFK Park will remain open, but social distancing is required.

Please note that while these changes are not easy, they are necessary to ensure the safety of the public. The coronavirus may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days. By eliminating social gatherings and preventing access to equipment that may have the coronavirus present, we can continue to slow the curve.

Sanger COVID-19 UPDATE

April 20, 2020 4:00 p.m.

The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) updated its county-wide statistics for April 20, 2020, that now identifies 15 of the 351 Fresno County COVID cases to be in the City of Sanger. It should be noted that due to privacy and HIPAA laws, individuals are not identified by name or address. However, as necessary, public safety will be notified by dispatch if/when EMS services are required at such an address. This will allow public safety personnel to take appropriate precautions as necessary. The link to the FCDPH graph is: https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/public-health/covid-19-figures-and-graphs

Click here for up to date COVID-19 information from the Fresno County Department of Public Health

Sanger COVID-19 UPDATE

April 14, 2020 4:00 p.m.

The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) updated its county-wide statistics for April 14, 2020, that now identifies 11 of the 250 Fresno County COVID cases to be in the City of Sanger. It should be noted that due to privacy and HIPAA laws, individuals are not identified by name or address. However, as necessary, public safety will be notified by dispatch if/when EMS services are required at such an address. This will allow public safety personnel to take appropriate precautions as necessary. The link to the FCDPH graph is: https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/public-health/covid-19-figures-and-graphs

Click here for up to date COVID-19 information from the Fresno County Department of Public Health

Click here for information on the City of Sanger’s Response to COVID-19

Sanger COVID-19 UPDATE

April 13, 2020 4:00 p.m.

The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) updated its county-wide statistics for April 13, 2020, that now identifies 10 of the 222 Fresno County COVID cases to be in the City of Sanger. It should be noted that due to privacy and HIPAA laws, individuals are not identified by name or address. However, as necessary, public safety will be notified by dispatch if/when EMS services are required at such an address. This will allow public safety personnel to take appropriate precautions as necessary. The link to the FCDPH graph is: https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/public-health/covid-19-figures-and-graphs

Click here for up to date COVID-19 information from the Fresno County Department of Public Health

Click here for information on the City of Sanger’s Response to COVID-19

How the City of Sanger is helping Local Business and Residents?

April 13, 2020

The City of Sanger is supporting local businesses and residents while we patiently look forward to the time when business can thrive again. The City is supporting businesses financially in the following ways:

Sales Tax and Measure S delay in tax collections by the State. As business owners may be aware, Governor Newsom issued an executive order allowing small businesses to postpone remitting up to $50,000 in total sales tax. Businesses can use the sales tax as a bridge loan interest-free. Only part of the $50,000 in total sales tax belongs to the State. The rest belongs to the City and other local governments. The City’s share of every $50,000 not remitted from sales taxable in Sanger is $10,000.

The City is waiving penalties and late fees on utility bills issued on or after March 17, 2020, for residents and businesses until the end of the public health emergency. The City will work out a repayment plan with the residents and businesses who are unable to pay their utility bills on time. ** Please note Disposal is EXCLUDED from postponed penalties and fees.

The City is extending the term of all current business licenses by three months. This means each current business license now covers 15 months instead of 12 months.

Appreciatively,

Bret Harmon | Admin Services Director | City of Sanger

For more information on business licenses or utility bills please call 559-876-6300 option 1

Sanger COVID-19 UPDATE

April 10, 2020 3:00 p.m.

The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) updated its county-wide statistics for April 10, 2020, that now identifies 8 of the 191 Fresno County COVID cases to be in the City of Sanger. It should be noted that due to privacy and HIPAA laws, individuals are not identified by name or address. However, as necessary, public safety will be notified by dispatch if/when EMS services are required at such an address. This will allow public safety personnel to take appropriate precautions as necessary.

For the latest COVID-19 information please visit the Fresno County Department of Public Health Webpage.

Small Business Resources

April 10, 2020

Small Business Association

In addition to traditional SBA funding programs, the CARES Act has established several new temporary programs to address the COVID-19 outbreak. The following link provides information on programs that can assist small business for those affected by the COVID-19-19 crisis

Click Here to Visit the SBA webpage.

Fresno State Small Business Development Center

Fresno State Small Business Development Center can help your business recover From the COVID-19-19 crisis. The following link provides webinars and workshops to help your business thrive during these difficult times and includes small business loan information that can help your business.

Click Here to Visit the Fresno State Small Business Development webpage.

Parks and Recreation Update

April 8, 2020

Click here for Signed memorandum

On March 13, 2020, a memorandum was issued regarding the suspension of the City’s Parks and Recreation programs and the closure of the Senior Center due to the COVID-19. Due to recent changes and updates from both the State and Fresno County, the City of Sanger has chosen take additional steps to help protect the citizens of Sanger. These changes will remain in place until the City of Sanger City Council proclaims the termination of the Emergency Declaration. Please note that there are updates often so any of these changes can be updated as well.

Effective today, the following actions will take place:

All facility and park rentals are canceled through the end of April including April 12, 2020.
All playground tot-lot areas will be closed.
The exercise equipment at Jenni, JFK, and the Community Center Parks will be closed.
The restrooms will have modified hours and will close around 3:00 pm each day.
The Skate Park will be closed.
All basketball courts will be closed, the rims will remain for now, but the rims may be removed if needed.
The soccer fields will be closed to soccer activity and the soccer leagues have been suspended within the City of Sanger. The goals will remain but may be removed if needed.
Signs will be posted at the restrooms, tot-lot areas, and exercise equipment.
All City parks will be closed on Sunday April 12, 2020. No social gatherings will be permitted, regardless of size. This will be enforced.
The walking trails at Jenni Park and JFK Park will remain open but social distancing is required.

Sanger COVID-19 UPDATE

April 7, 2020 5 p.m.

The Fresno County Department of Public Health updated their county-wide statistics today, April 7, 2020 at 5:00 p.m., that identifies 7 of the 146 Fresno County COVID cases to be in the City of Sanger. It should be noted that due to privacy and HIPAA laws, individuals are not identified by name or address. However, as necessary, public safety will be notified by dispatch if/when EMS services are required at such address. This will allow public safety personnel to take appropriate precautions as necessary. The City will provide updates on the City and Countywide cases as it receives the information.

Executive Order 20-5- Employee Limited Duration COVID-19 Administrative Leave Policy

March 27, 2020

To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and the financial effects related to COVID-19, Executive Order 20-5 Limited Duration has been implemented retroactively from March 16, 2020, to December 31, 2020. This policy is intended to help ensure that the City has a healthy workforce from which to draw upon to perform essential City Function.

Click here to read the full Executive Order 20-5 & the Administrative Policy

Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers- During Shelter in Place

March 22, 2020

On March 19, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 directing all residents immediately to heed current State public health directives to stay home, except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of essential critical infrastructure sectors and additional sectors as the State Public Health Officer may designate as critical to protect health and well-being of all Californians.

In accordance with this order, the State Public Health Officer has designated the following list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” to help state, local, tribal, and industry partners as they work to protect communities, while ensuring continuity of functions critical to public health and safety, as well as economic and national security.

Click Here to read List of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During Shelter in Place

Closure of City Hall Complex

Effective 5:00 PM on Friday, March 20, 2020

To protect the health of the public and our staff and to conform to the statewide “shelter in place” order, the City is closing its City Hall complex to residents and visitors until further notice.

UTILITIES ∙ (559) 876-6300, Option 1 or water@ci.sanger.ca.us

Click here for Press Release in English/Spanish

Haga clic aquí para Comunicado de Prensa en Español

Where Can I Pay My Utility Bill?

Online - webpayments.ci.sanger.ca.us/EdenWeb/ - Visa or Mastercard

USPS Mail - 1700 7th Street, Sanger, CA 93657 - Check, Money order or Certified Funds (no cash)

City's Drop Box - City Hall's parking lot drive-thru area - Check, Money Order or Certified Funds (no cash

How are services changing during the emergency closure?

• Water, sewer and garbage services will continue without interruption.

• Open or cancel utility service by emailing the City at water@ci.sanger.ca.us.

• No new late-penalty fees during this emergency closure.

• No water service shutoffs for non-payment during this emergency closure.

• Submit business license applications by mail, by email, or drop the invoice and payment in the drop box.

PARKS & RECREATION ∙ (559) 876-6300, Option 2 or recinfo@ci.sanger.ca.us

How are services changing during the emergency closure?

• All Parks & Recreation activities are canceled during the emergency closure.

• The City is not taking reservations for parks or facilities during the emergency closure.

BUILDING, PLANNING & CODE ENFORCEMENT∙ (559) 876-6300, Option 6

How are services changing during the emergency closure?

• The City will continue to accept and process applications and projects.

• Make fee payments using a check or money order by mail or place the invoice and payment in the drop box.

• Use the contacts below for questions or needs related to these specific services:

Planning & Entitlement Applications - (559) 876-6300, Ext. 1540 - dbrletic@ci.sanger.ca.us

Building Permit Applications - (559) 876-6300, ext. 1570 - dsylvester@ci.sanger.ca.us

Building Inspections - (559) 876-6300, ext. 1570 - dsylvester@ci.sanger.ca.us

Code Enforcement (compliant basis) - (559) 876-6300, ext. 4002 - codeenforcement@ci.sanger.ca.us

Emergency Order Bar Closure

Effective 5:00 PM on Friday, March 20, 2020

Click here for Emergency Order Bar Closure

To protect the health of the public and to conform to the statewide “shelter in place” order, Bars within the City of Sanger are closed until further notice subject to the following order.

Bar Definition: Any establishment possessing any type of California Alcoholic Beverage Control license permitting beer, wine, or distilled spirits for on–site consumption.

1) Bars shall be closed.

2) Exception to Bar Closure: Bars that are currently authorized to provide off sale beer and wine to be consumed off premises are allowed to continue with off premises consumption sales.

3) Bars that prepare meals in a full kitchen may provide meals through drive through services and pick-up/delivery options but are still subject to bar closure for on–site alcohol and meal consumption.

4) No temporary California Alcoholic Beverage Control license shall be authorized by the City.

5) The Sanger Police Department and Sanger Code Enforcement Division shall enforce this Order.

6) The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.

7) If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the reminder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.

8) This Order shall be immediately translated into Spanish, and accommodations made for all disabled persons to read its contents; it shall also be distributed to all local media and made prominently available on the City’s website.

9) Sanger Police Department, Sanger Code Enforcement Department, and other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City of Sanger, are hereby authorized and charged, to the extent provided by law, with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation. Any violations of this regulations shall be punished as provided in Sanger City Code Section 1–7.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Director of Emergency Services: Tim Chapa, City Manager, March 20, 2020

Emergency Order Restaurant Closure

Effective 5:00 PM on Friday, March 20, 2020

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To protect the health of the public and to conform to the statewide “shelter in place” order, Restaurants within the City of Sanger are closed until further notice subject to the following order.

1) Restaurant Definition: Any establishment that sells food for consumption on–premises.

2) Restaurants that offer on–premises dining are prohibited from allowing consumption of food on–premises. Delivery, drive through, and pick–up options are allowed.

3) Food trucks shall follow social distancing of 6 feet per person for non–family members and limit the number of people in lines.

4) The Sanger Police Department and Sanger Code Enforcement Division shall enforce this Order.

5) The Order shall be subject to amendment or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability.

6) If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the reminder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Director of Emergency Services

Tim Chapa, City Manager, March 20, 2020

Statewide Order To stay At Home

• March 19, 2020

• Tonight, the State of California announced a statewide order for residents to stay at home, except for essential services. The City of Sanger has every expectation that businesses and residents in our city will comply with the measures and we will follow the State’s guidelines in enforcement.

What’s open?

Essential services listed in the order include:

• Hospitals and medical offices

• Gas stations

• Pharmacies

• Food: Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, convenience stores, take-out and delivery restaurants

• Banks

• Laundromats/laundry services

• To our best understanding, business sectors supporting those services remain operational (e.g. Transportation, manufacturing, supply chains, etc.), but we will clarify further

CITY OF SANGER

The City of Sanger will continue to provide the essential services, including but not limited to:

• Police and Fire Services

• Public Utilities including water, sewage, and trash pickup

What’s Closed?

• Dine-in restaurants

• Bars and nightclubs

• Entertainment venues

• Gyms and fitness studios

• Public events and gatherings

The Order is in place until further notice.

To view the State’s order please see:

https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/

Proclamation of Local Emergency

March 17, 2020

The Sanger City Council voted to proclaim the existence of a local emergency within the City of Sanger due to the imminent and proximate threat of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The action took place during a Special Council Meeting on March 17, 2020, following similar actions by the County of Fresno and many other cities across the state.

The declaration of local emergency will allow the City to more effectively respond to the growing health emergency and prepares for the possibility of federal and state reimbursement of emergency costs.

Click Here to view full proclamation

COVID -19

Vaccines

Testing

Executive Order 22-03 - Lifting of Indoor Masking for All Persons

Executive Order 22-02 - Lifting of Indoor Masking for Vaccinated Persons and the Reopening of City Hall

Effective 5 PM on Friday, January 21, 2022, thru 5 PM on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, City Hall Lobby is closed to the public. See Executive order 22-01. City Hall Reopens to the public on February 16, 2022.

Executive Order 22-01 - Closure of Sanger City Hall

Executive Order 21-05a - Mandate of Indoor Masking

Executive Order 21-05 - Mandate of Indoor Masking

Public Health Notice

Executive Order 21-04 - Full Lifting of Executive Orders within the City of Sanger City Limits

California Small Business Covid-19 Relief Program UPDATE - Round 6

Executive Order 21-03 - Fresno County Change in Status from Red to Orange Tier

COVID-19: Fresno County Small Business Grant Program

Emergency Order - LIFTED Regional Stay at Home Order 20-12b.

Emergency Order - Regional Stay at Home Order 20-12a.

Emergency Order - Regional Stay At Home Order, 20-12

Courtesy Notice - COVID-19 Restriction Levels Red Tier to Purple Tier

City of Sanger Local Business Grant Program

Fresno County Department of Public Health Updated Guidance for Private Gatherings

COVID-19: Fresno County Small Business Grant Program

COVID-19: Revised Executive Order Waiving Fees for Temporary Permits Allowing the Use of Public Right-of-Way

COVID-19: Executive Order Regarding Temporary Permits Allowing Use of Public Right-of-Way

COVID-19: Executive Order Regarding Further Business Closures

COVID-19: Executive Order Relating to Restaurant Closures

COVID-19: Executive Order Relating to City Bar Closures

COVID-19: Executive Order Regarding City-wide Face Covering Mandate

COVID-19: Return to Play: Youth and School-Based Sports Guidelines

COVID-19: Executive Order Regarding Bars Update

COVID-19: Executive Order Regarding Smoke Shops Update

COVID-19 - Executive Order Regarding City-Wide Face Covering Recommendation

COVID-19 -4th of July Spectacular

COVID 19 - Emergency Order Regarding City-wide Face Mask Requirements

COVID 19 - Emergency Order Regarding Restaurant Reopening

UPDATE ON FURTHER RE-OPENING OF THE ECONOMY

COVID-19: Fresno County "Helping Underserved Business (HUB) Grant Program

COVID-19 FAMILY GATHERINGS

COVID 19 – Emergency Order Smoke Shop Closure-UPDATE Effective 12:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2020.

UPDATE ON POTENTIAL RE-OPENING OF THE ECONOMY May 8, 2020

COVID-19 TEST SITE – SANGER COMMUNITY CENTER

Sanger COVID-19 UPDATE

Executive Order 20-3b - Smoke Shop Closure

Sanger COVID-19 UPDATE

COVID-19 Update- Parks, and Recreation

Sanger COVID-19 UPDATE

Sanger COVID-19 UPDATE

How the City of Sanger is helping Local Business and Residents?

Sanger COVID-19 UPDATE

Fresno County Department of Public Health

COVID-19 Epidemiology Update April 9, 2020

Small Business Resources

Parks and Recreation Update

Sanger COVID-19 UPDATE

Executive Order 20-3a -Onsite Services of Smoke Shops Located Within the City of Sanger City Limits

Report Price Gouging

Executive Order 20-5- Employee Limited Duration COVID-19 Administrative Leave Policy

Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers- During Shelter in Place

Closure of City Hall Complex

Emergency Order Bar Closure

Emergency Order Restaurant Closure

What’s open?

CITY OF SANGER

What’s Closed?

The Order is in place until further notice.

Proclamation of Local Emergency

Resources

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