Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases and in the best interests of the safety of the public and employees, beginning Monday, Dec. 7 City of Palmdale offices will be open by appointment only until further notice.
Individuals may call 267-5100 or email info@cityofpalmdale.org to set an appointment or to be directed to a department for assistance. The following departments will be taking appointments:
- Public Works
- Building & Safety
- Business License
- Planning
- Purchasing
- Neighborhood Services
- Parks & Recreation
- City Clerk
- Human Resources
- Administrative Services
- Community Programs
South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) will continue to be open to provide critical food resources to our residents. Food distribution is from 1 to 4 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Recipients must be in line by 3:30 pm. Parks and Recreation will also continue to provide first-responder child-care at both the Marie Kerr Park and Palmdale Oasis Recreation Centers.
“The recent spike in new cases has really intensified the need for our community to intensify our resolve and commitment to staying home, avoiding large gatherings, and only going out for essential needs,” said Palmdale Mayor Steve Hofbauer. “These steps will help stop the surge of new cases which are reaching critical numbers in our local hospitals. Our efforts can help make a huge difference.”
“We are working to balance the needs for vital City services while maintaining a safe environment, and I believe these new procedures will help us achieve that goal,” said Palmdale City Manager J.J. Murphy. “This pandemic has exacerbated the need for public services, and we are committed to delivering what our residents need in a safe and responsible manner. I encourage everyone to keep vigilant in the fight against COVID-19 and take all safety precautions in their daily lives.”
. Under the new orders and direction from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, the Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Dec. 15 will be closed to in-person attendance. Interested persons may participate via Zoom webcast. Login information will be available after 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10.
Participants who wish to comment on agenda items without logging onto the meeting via Zoom may do so using the eComment feature. To comment, click on the “Agendas and Meetings” button found at the bottom of the City web page at cityofpalmdale.org. Next, find the meeting under “Upcoming Events” and click on the eComment button of your selected meeting. Then, scroll through the agenda to find the item for which you would like to provide a comment, and select that item to input your comments. Participants may either sign in to your SpeakUp Palmdale Account, or comment as a guest. Enter comments in the field provided, and type in your name before submitting your comment. Note that one hour prior to the start of each meeting, eComments may no longer be submitted.
The meeting will be broadcast live on Spectrum Channel 27. It is also available online at www.cityofpalmdale.org.The agenda will be found at https://cityofpalmdale.org/310/City-Council-Meetings after 6 pm on Thursday, Dec. 10.
The City strongly advises the following practices to help maintain good health and to help slow the spread:
• Stay home if you feel ill. During this surge, stay home as much as possible regardless if you feel ill or not.
• Wash your hands often with soap and hot water.
• Use hand sanitizer
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (not your hands).
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Limit close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid shaking hands.
• Get a flu shot.
- Rethink holiday plans and cancel travel.
- Only gather outdoors with facial coverings and social distancing.
- Quarantine if you are a close contact with someone exposed to COVID-19 or have been involved in risky activities.
The City also advises residents to consult trusted sources for the latest, accurate information about novel coronavirus. Helpful sites include:
• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/
• California Department of Public Health
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/cid/dcdc/pages/immunization/ncov2019.aspx
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, National) http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html
The City also has helpful information and links on its website at www.CityofPalmdale.org/coronavirus.
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