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PREFACE <br />REOPENING CALIFORNIA <br />Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 on March 19, 2020. After many <br />businesses and activities were allowed to reopen, Governor Newsom ordered many indoor <br />operations to cease statewide and added new restrictions in counties including Orange County <br />in July 2020. Restaurants, retail, and personal services are authorized to open outdoors only, <br />and must abide by the safety guidelines issued by the State, CDC, and OSHA. <br />RESTAURANT + RETAIL RECOVERY PROGRAM <br />The City of Santa Ana is taking steps to ensure businesses have the ability to operate safely and <br />successfully during the COVID-19 economic recovery using available private and public right-of- <br />way. <br />GUIDELINES TO EXPAND SEATING AND SALES AREAS <br />Per Executive Order 5-2020, the City of Santa Ana provides the following guidelines: <br />Restaurants and food establishments licensed under Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana <br />Municipal Code (SAMC) may allow outdoor consumption of food and beverages, so long <br />as they adopt appropriate social distancing measures. <br />► All outdoor seating must be spaced at least 6 feet between parties. Outdoor seating and <br />sales areas shall be separated by stanchions, barriers, planters, or similar means to <br />outline the specific area. <br />► Restaurants using Food Islands or participating in the "Cafe and Retail' zones are <br />required to use a reservation process to prevent patrons from congregating while <br />waiting for service. <br />► Businesses should thoroughly clean and disinfect all surfaces after each use. Businesses <br />should also provide easily accessible sanitizer for patrons and employees. <br />► It is strongly encouraged to test your workforce for COVID-19. No symptoms or <br />insurance is necessary. <br />► Businesses should also use disposable paper menus and are strongly encouraged to <br />implement contactless ordering and payment processes. <br />► Outdoor alcohol sales is permitted in full accordance with California Department of <br />Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and City approved standards. <br />► Facial coverings should be worn for all those in face-to-face interaction roles (e.g. <br />servers, retail workers) and where six-foot social distancing cannot be <br />maintained. <br />► Bars, pubs, and nightclubs shall continue to comply with the state order. <br />i <br />REV 8/6/2020 3 1 P a g e <br />