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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-28 Mayor Kim Reopens Churches May 30 and Most Other Venues June 1 -- press release Roy Takemoto Managing Director Harry Kim Mayor Barbara J. Kossow Deputy Managing Director County of Hawai‘i Office of the Mayor 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720  (808) 961-8211  Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C  Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 (808) 323-4444  Fax (808) 323-4440 May 28, 2020 NEWS RELEASE Mayor Kim Reopens Churches on May 30, and Most Other Venues June 1 th Expanding on Governor Ige’s 8 Supplementary Proclamation concerning businesses and establishments that may reopen, Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim on Thursday issued an Emergency Rule that reopens places of worship on Saturday, May 30, and most businesses June 1, 2020. This means all businesses may open with the following exceptions:  Transient accommodations (bed and breakfast, short-term rentals and time- shares) may not open except where workers of essential businesses or operations are renting or staying. Current occupants who have pre-booked at transient accommodations may stay until the end of the pre-booked period. These restrictions are in place until the travel quarantine restrictions are lifted;  Bars, nightclubs, arcades and other public gathering venues where social distancing measures are difficult to implement;  Contact sports;  Events and other gatherings greater than 10 persons until allowed by Governor’s Proclamation. The Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 6 declares that the following medium-risk operations are subject to all restrictions and social distancing requirements found within th the 8 Supplementary Proclamation, State Department of Health Reopening Safe Practices, and CDC guidelines. These operations must follow applicable CDC, industry and regulatory guidelines related to COVID-19 prior to opening: 1. Places of worship. Faith Based Worship in accordance with the CDC Interim Guidance for Administrators and Leaders of Community and Faith Based Organizations to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 or any updated CDC guidance. Effective May 30, 2020. This amends the reopening of houses of worship, which were initially scheduled in the Mayor’s Emergency rule 5 to reopen on June 1, 2020. The following venues will reopen on June 1, 2020: County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. May 28, 2020 Page 2 2. Other indoor gathering places.  Including, but not limited to, billiards halls, bowling alleys, but not arcades or gaming places. 3. Indoor exercise facilities.  Includes gyms and fitness centers and indoor pools.  Includes facilities that are not “gyms” or “fitness centers” but offer classes or group exercises such as yoga, aerobics, Zumba, dance, Pilates, weight lifting, athletics clubs, and martial arts clubs, but there shall be no physical contact. 4. Museums and theaters. 5. Outdoor spaces.  Includes ocean tours, outside pools and summer camps. 6. Other personal services.  Includes tattoo operators and acupuncturists. 7. Other real estate services.  Including open houses for general public viewing, real estate agent caravans and broker open houses.  Property viewing, inspections, surveys, and appraisals may be conducted by appointment only with social distancing requirements maintained at all times. 8. Other retail and repair.  Including the rental of recreational and sports equipment. When reopening, businesses must follow:  Safe practices set forth in Proclamation 8 as may be supplemented and Rule 4, including: o Use of face masks; o Hand hygiene—hand washing or hand sanitizers made available, especially upon entry; o Surface cleaning—regular cleaning/disinfection of surfaces and objects touched by the public and employees County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. May 28, 2020 Page 3 o Physical distancing—internal controls to maintain 6’ distancing; limits on number of persons allowed in the establishment based on the size of the establishment in order to maintain the physical distancing requirements; o Protection of high-risk populations—separate hours or other accommodations to protect the senior and other vulnerable population; o Stay home if sick directives; o Signage informing customers and employees of the safe practices requirements.  Higher levels of safety precautions specified by Governor’s proclamations, State rules, County proclamations or rules, CDC, OSHA, NIOSH, and/or industry- specific guidance. Individuals at higher risk should continue to minimize time and contacts outside the household. Rule 6 rule shall continue through June 30, 2020, or until extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended by my subsequent order, or as otherwise provided by law. Additionally, Mayor Kim is submitting to the Governor an Amendment to his Rule 4, which will reopen certain County park sites and recreational facilities on June 1, with some exceptions. Swimming pools, gymnasiums, and community centers will remain closed at this time. To request no cost assistance in providing a safe and healthy business for employees and customers, contact the COVID Task Force on Education and Prevention at 935-0031. County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.