​City of Mission Viejo

• In keeping with Governor Newsom’s direction and the County Health Order regarding COVID-19, the Planning and Building Counter has implemented a series of precautionary measures but is still in operation. Effective March 18, 2020, all services requiring in-person visits or public counter assistance are handled by phone, email and in certain circumstances in-person (appointment only). A pick-up and drop-off service is available for Building plans. Inspections continue to operate with appropriate precautions, except for inspections of occupied, interior spaces, which are suspended or handled via facetime or something similar. The expiration period for Building Permits will automatically be extended by 60 days.

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures: 

  • The Mission Viejo City Council will be conducting its regular meeting on March 24, 2020.  Given the current “Stay at Home” Order for the State of California and the Social Distance Guidelines issued by Federal, State, and Local Authorities, the City is implementing the following changes for attendance and public comment.

  • The City Council meeting to be held on March 24, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. will be accessible via the following: Cox Channel 30, A&T Channel 99 or stream online at https://cityofmissionviejo.org/stream

  • Unfortunately, physical attendance by the public cannot be accommodated given the current circumstances and the need to ensure the health and safety of the City Council, City staff, and the public as a whole.

  • If you wish to make a general public comment or public comment on a particular item on the agenda, you must submit your public comments by e-mail to: cityclerk@cityofmissionviejo.org.  In the subject line of the e-mail, please state your name and the item you are commenting on.  If you wish to submit a public comment on more than one agenda item, please send a separate e-email for each item you are commenting on.  Please be aware that written public comments, including your name, may become public information. Additional requirements for submitting public comments by e-mail are provided below.

  • General Public Comments & Comments on City Council Business Items

    • All public comments must be received by e-mail no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 24, 2020.  Comments received by this time will be read aloud by a staff member during the applicable agenda item, provided that such comments may be read within the normal three (3) minutes allotted to each speaker.  Any portion of your comment extending past three (3) minutes may not be read aloud due to time restrictions.  If a general public comment or comment on a business item is received after 5:00 p.m., efforts will be made to read your comment into the record.  However, staff cannot guarantee that written comments received after 5:00 p.m. will be read.  All written comments that are not read into the record will be made part of the meeting minutes, provided that such comments are received prior to the end of the City Council meeting.

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City of Newport Beach

• Submittals During Closure - https://bit.ly/2xdMnrr

• City of Newport Beach continues to provide plan check, inspection, and permit issuance services even though the City has closed their doors to the public until March 31. Staff continues working at City Hall, we are performing plan review and conducting building, fire, and public works inspections. We are exercising social distancing as a protective measure for our City staff. For inspections we are physically entering commercial buildings and new construction. We are not entering existing residential homes. For existing residential homes, we are utilizing all mobile technology such as FaceTime, Skype, and photos to conduct and complete the inspections remotely. We have set up an ftp link so we can start accepting large video files. Fore permit issuance service we are handling this through the regular mail, and we have set up an intake bin outside City Hall for new plan check submittals. Additionally, applicants can email us plans for plan review services.

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures: 

  • SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19 - On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19.  On March 12, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-25-20, which allows that some, or all, Council Members and Board, Commission and Committee Members to attend meetings telephonically.

  • If you wish to attend meetings in person, the meetings will be open and the public shall have the right to observe and offer public comment.  While you may attend meetings in person, given the health risks associated with COVID-19, the City wants you to know that you can submit your comments and questions in writing to the City Clerk at cityclerk@newportbeachca.gov. To give the City Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees adequate time to review your questions and comments, please submit your written comments early.

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City of Orange

• The Community Development front counters operation has implemented an appointment, phone call and electronic communication preference in lieu of walk-in face to face customer service. We are continuing to issue all permits successfully. Inspections will continue with an added awareness to OC Health protective guidelines. We are incorporating portable technology to inspect any inspections that may look compromising to OC health directives. As of now all inspections on new construction projects are continuing. On private residences, we are only providing essential inspections or inspections by video call.

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures: 

  • ​Per Governor Newsom’s executive orders N-29-20 and N-33-20, City Hall is closed to the public including any Council/Committee/Commission meetings.  We are currently working on a policy for providing public comments.  The next scheduled meeting is the Planning Commission meeting on April 6, 2020.  We will have a policy in place before issuing this agenda on April 2, 2020.  I can forward you the information at that time.

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City of Placentia

• The City of Placentia is continuing to process all permits and inspections to keep the building industry moving forward. While we are evaluating options for continuing operations, at this time, we feel that keeping the construction economy progressing is important to balance with the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures: 

  • ​SPECIAL PROCEDURES NOTICE DURING COVID-19 EMERGENCY - Given the health risks associated with COVID-19, please be advised that the City Council Chambers are closed to the public and some, or all, of the Placentia City Council Members may attend this meeting telephonically.

  • How to Observe the Meeting To maximize public safety while maintaining transparency and public access, all City Council meetings are available to view live on AT&T Universe (Channel 99), Spectrum (Channel 3), and online at www.placentia.org/pctv.

  • How to Submit Public Comment Members of the public may provide public comment by sending comments for City Council consideration by email to the City Clerk at cityclerk@placentia.org. Please limit to 200 words or less. Comments received before or during a Council meeting, until the close of the Oral Communications portion of the agenda, will be read into the public record, subject to the regular time limitations per speaker. Longer submittals will be included in the public record. If you are unable to provide your comments in writing, please contact the City Clerk’s office for assistance at (714) 993-8231.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodation In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@placentia.org or by calling (714) 993-8231. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will generally enable City Staff to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility while maintaining public safety. (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II)

  • Until further notice the City will implement the guidelines of the California Department of Public Health in regards to social distancing. The city of Placentia thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The City will return to normal City Council meeting procedures as soon as the emergency has ended.

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City of Rancho Santa Margarita

• ***Working on updates

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures: 

  • ​At this moment in time, the City Council will continue to conduct Council meetings for essential items only. Council Members have the option to attend the meetings in person or via teleconference. Our chamber seating has been modified to adhere to the 6 foot distance rule.  Below is a notice that is on our Agendas related to coronavirus (COVID-19):

    • SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): If you wish to attend the City Council meeting in person, the City Council Chamber is located at 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, California, 92688. The meeting will be audio streamed and is open to the public. The public shall have the right to observe and offer public comment at this location. If you plan on attending, please follow the California Department of Health Guidelines by washing your hands often, refrain from handshakes and maintain social distance of six feet between individuals. While you may attend this meeting in person, given the health risks associated with COVID-19, the City encourages you to submit your comments in writing (eComment) for City Council consideration by using the “eComment” feature on the “Agenda and Minutes” City webpage: https://www.cityofrsm.org/129/Agendas-Minutes. ​

    • The Planning Commission meeting in April is cancelled. Planning Commission meetings will resume in May if there are essential items to be heard.

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City of San Clemente

• Building and Safety Services: Project submittal, plan check and permit issuance information can be provided over the phone or via e-mail. Please contact the Building Department at (949) 361-6100 or visit the department webpage for department e-mail addresses. Inspections will continue, however with temporary protocols in place; the typical 24-hour response time may be delayed. Please continue to submit inspection requests on-line or through the automated inspection appointment line (949) 361-6100.  Code enforcement officers will remain in the field prioritizing calls for service.

• Press Release City of San Clemente - https://bit.ly/2J9UqrH

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures: 

  • ​Recommendations During Coronavirus Pandemic To help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the following practices are encouraged, whenever possible:

  1. That citizens consider viewing the meeting via live stream from the City’s YouTube channel at www.san-clemente.org/live or live on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 854 instead of physically attending the meeting. This is especially important if you, or someone you have had direct contact with, has traveled internationally to a country experiencing the coronavirus, if you have tested positive for the coronavirus or are experiencing flu-like symptoms, if you are over the age of 60, or if you have underlying health conditions that could interfere with your ability to fight the coronavirus.

  2. That citizens consider submitting their comments on agenda items to Council electronically in lieu of attending the meeting. Material may be emailed to Campagnolol@san-clemente.org Transmittal by 4:00 p.m. on Council meeting days is recommended.

  3. That citizens refrain from distributing hard copy material at Council meetings and, instead, email the material in advance of the meeting to Campagnolol@san-clemente.org for Council dissemination.

  4. That citizens attending meetings attempt to maintain a minimum 6’ distance from other meeting participants. 

  5. Citizens need not complete a Speaker Card if they wish to address Council at the meeting. Instead, the City Clerk will verbally ask if persons wish to address Council prior to each agenda item.

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City of San Juan Capistrano

• ***Working on updates

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures:

  • ​Pursuant to Executive Order N-25-20, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference.*
    To help prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the following practices are encouraged:

  1. View the City Council meeting live at the City’s website http://sanjuancapistrano.org/Important-Links/City-Council-Archived-Meetings. This is especially important if you, or someone you have had direct contact with, has traveled internationally to a country experiencing COVID-19, if you have tested positive or are experiencing flu-like symptoms, if you are over the age of 60, or if you have underlying health conditions.

  2. Submit agenda item correspondence to the City Council electronically. Material may be emailed to mmorris@sanjuancapistrano.org or cityclerk@sanjuancapistrano.org Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is recommended.

  3. Refrain from distributing hard copy material.  Email material in advance of the meeting to cityclerk@sanjuancapistrano.org.

  4. Maintain a minimum 6’ distance from other meeting participants.

  5. No need to complete a speaker card if you wish to address the City Council at the meeting.  The Mayor will call for speakers prior to each agenda item.

City of Santa Ana

• ***Working on updates

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures: 

  • NOTICE: In an effort to protect public health and prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), meetings will be closed to the public until further notice. You can participate in the meeting via Zoom. Please visit www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-meetings for the link to participate (link will be posted on the day of the meeting). Alternatively, you may email your public comments to eComments@santa-ana.org. Comments will be provided to the Commission as part of the meeting record. Please submit comments no later than 1:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to allow sufficient time to disseminate to the Commission.

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City of Seal Beach

• Seal Beach is doing permits by appointments and still doing inspections and might switch to inspections via Facetime.

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures:

  • Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-25-20, issued on March 12, 2020, Seal Beach City Council Members and staff may participate in this meeting via a teleconference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public may participate in the meeting electronically or in person.  

  • If you wish to attend the City Council meeting in person, the City Council Chamber located at 211 8th Street, Seal Beach, CA 90740, will be open for this meeting and the public shall have the right to observe and offer public comment at this location.

  • While you may attend this meeting in person, given the health risks associated with COVID-19, please be advised that you may submit comments on this agenda item by emailing the City Clerk at gharper@sealbeachca.gov.  You may also view the meeting live on local cable channel 3 and online at https://www.sealbeachca.gov/Government/Agendas-Notices-Meeting-Videos/Council-Commission-Meetings. Additionally, you may participate via teleconference by calling 323-553-1010, followed by Access Code 559 123 738#.  No other business shall be considered.

  • Please consider carefully before attending this meeting in person and keep a six foot distance from others as much as possible.  Please do not attend this meeting in person if you have traveled internationally, particularly to China, Italy, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and/or you have had direct contact with someone who has traveled to those places or tested positive for COVID-19, or you are experiencing symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, fever, difficulty breathing or other flu-like symptoms.

  • If you are in the group of individuals who may be most vulnerable to COVID-19, including those over the age of 60 and those with underlying health conditions, including but not limited to lung, heart, immune-compromised, diabetes, or other conditions that could interfere with your ability to fight COVID-19, please consider carefully before attending this meeting in person and keep a six-foot distance from others as much as possible.

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City of Stanton

• Continuing to maintain City services including permit issuance and inspections. We are in the process of launching online building permits so that we can maintain “business as usual”. Ideally, permits can be issued within 48 hours during business operation. Inspections will be conducted utilizing discretion and a “cautious approach” to life safety inspections.

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures: 

  • ​The health and well-being of our residents is the top priority for the City of Stanton and you are urged to take all appropriate health safety precautions. To that end, out of an abundance of caution members of the public wishing to participate will be able to do so telephonically. In order to join the meeting via telephone please follow the steps below: 1. Dial the following phone number +1 (224) 501-3412. 2. Dial in the following access code 897-507-669 to be connected to the meeting. In order to join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone please select and follow the link below: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/897507669

  • ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA MAY DO SO AS FOLLOWS: E-Mail your comments to pvazquez@ci.stanton.ca.us no later than 6:30 p.m. before the meeting (Tuesday, March 24, 2020). Please identify the Agenda item you wish to address in your comments. Your comments will be read into the record. The Stanton City Council and staff thank you for your continued patience and corporation during these unprecedented times. Should you have any questions related to participation in the City Council Meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 890-4245.

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City of Tustin

• Community Development Department Planning & Building Divisions Daily Operations Plan - http://bit.ly/3blBnaj

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures: 

  • ​Both the City Council and Planning Commission meetings will be conducted through Zoom.  The meetings will live stream on the city’s website and local cable channel.  The public can submits comments and questions for Council’s consideration to cityclerk@tustinca.org and they will be distributed to the Council accordingly.  I believe the Planning Commission staff is in the process of establishing an email address for public comments. 

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City of Villa Park

• ***Working on updates

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures: 

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City of Westminster

• Westminster is closed to the public, but staff is working and available by phone and email. We have increased our electronic capabilities for digital submittals and video conferencing. Online submittals/pdf fillable and emailed forms/pay by phone are all options for continued business. Inspectors continue to operate for exterior inspections to maintain social distancing.

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures: 

  • ​In an effort to protect public health and prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Westminster encourages the public to view this City Council meeting on television or online. The Council Chambers will be closed to the public to adhere to guidelines for practicing safe social distancing and within the guidelines for gathering.

  • IN AN EFFORT TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, IN LIEU OF DOING SO IN PERSON, MAY SUBMIT COMMENTS BY EMAILING: Comments@westminster-ca.gov. COMMENTS RECEIVED BY 10 A.M. ON MARCH 19 WILL BE READ INTO THE RECORD DURING ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. COMMENTS RECEIVED AFTER 10 A.M. WILL BE UPLOADED TO THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY.

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City of Yorba Linda

• Yorba Linda City Hall is closed and is not issuing permits, only doing inspections.

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures: 

  • ​Please be aware that given the health risks associated with COVID-19, and the new guidelines issued by the California Department of Public Health for large gatherings, there will be limited seating in the Council Chambers.  You may submit comments on any agenda item or on any item not on the agenda in writing via email to the City Clerk's office at cityclerk@yorbalindaca.gov by 5:00 p.m. on March 17th. If you are among those considered most vulnerable to COVID-19, including those over the age of 60 and those with underlying health conditions, including but not limited to lung, heart, immuno-compromised, diabetes, or other conditions that could interfere with your ability to fight COVID-19, please consider carefully before attending this meeting in person and keep a six foot distance from others as much as possible.

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County of Orange

• Amended Order and Guidance of the Orange County Health Officer - http://bit.ly/2WwqYV3

• Certain Employees at Some Essential Businesses Must Wear Face Coverings Effective Friday, April 24 - https://mailchi.mp/ochca/facecoveringsbosregulation

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• Current Public Meeting Precaution Measures:

OCFA

• OCFA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE - http://bit.ly/3a2f2yc

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IRWD

• Office is officially closed until a time TBD.  Inspectors are still working in the field assisting where needed with developers and contractors to move projects along as efficiently as possible. We are taking precautions and following the "social-distancing" protocols set out by the CDC. Inspections will be performed physically in the field; no video-chat, "Facetiming", photography etc. permitted. The IRWD inspectors have been briefed on handling conditions. If the inspector feels the "social-distancing" practices cannot be attained, inspections will be postponed and rescheduled. If the inspector approves the phase release in the field, all related forms need to be sent to the inspector electronically. Once reviewed, they will be sent to Development Services where they will accompany a completed letter of occupancy release and then sent to the developer. However, there may be a delay in this process as Development Services is working on items remotely.

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SoCal Gas

• “SoCalGas is continuing to closely monitor the COVID-19 national emergency with local, state, and federal health and emergency response agencies. As a part of SoCalGas’s response, we are taking additional safety measures to protect our customers, employees, and contractors we serve – doing our part to protect our community.  As of now, we have not seen severe impacts working with cities yet, however the situation is fluid and can change at any moment obtaining releases, permits, and city approvals. We are working on initiatives internally and with our employees, focused on the wellbeing and safety of our teams and our families. We will also continue with project planning and communication working towards timelines and installation dates.  If you have any questions or would like to review specific projects, please reach out to Dan Peters, Victor Nicholson, and Curtis Frazier and we could assist and connect you with the Project Manager and planning team for support and execution.”

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Edison

• ***Working on updates