Last Updated: September 3, 2020

City of Pleasanton COVID-19 Information

Announcements

• NEW - New County Health Order PRESS RELEASE

Alameda County Public Health Order - Effective September 4, 2020

The Alameda County Health Officer has issued a revision to the Shelter in Place Order effective Friday, September 4, 2020, which aligns with a limited selection of the State’s Purple Tier permitted activities. The State recently introduced a color-coded four-tier Blueprint for a Safer Economy and altered requirements for some businesses and activities. Alameda County is in the Purple Tier and can be more restrictive than the State.

The County’s revised order allows for the following to operate indoors:

• Hair Salons and barbershops – Hair Salon and Barbershop Reopening Guidance.

The County also provided clarification on the following allowed operations: 

• Retail stores at 25% capacity limit, and grocery stores at 50% capacity limit.

• Indoor Shopping Centers at 25% maximum capacity and continued mandatory closure of food courts and public congregation points. Retail and Shopping Center Guidance.

• Outdoor dance classes as part of outdoor non-contact fitness classes.

• Mini-golf, batting cages, driving ranges, and kart racing, as allowed by the State’s

  Family Entertainment Center Guidance.

Other activities that may be allowed in the Purple Tier by the State are still not permitted in Alameda County at this time. See Approved Open and Closed Businesses in Alameda County. PDF

Nail salons, waxing, skin care and non-medical massages are allowed to operate outdoors only. Services that require a client to remove their face covering, including eyebrow threading and waxing and eyelash treatments are not permitted at this time. Tattoo, piercing, and electrolysis businesses are not allowed to operate indoors or outdoors. Reopening Guidance

Allowed businesses that want to use outdoor space are asked to complete a no-fee application available at Planning Department and submit pod@cityofpleasantonca.gov.

Resources for businesses, schools, and organizations to plan for safe, modified reopening are available HERE.

Pleasanton Business Assistance Program

On April 15, the Pleasanton City Council approved a Business Assistance Program to support businesses affected by COVID-19. The program is built around Communications and Promotion, Transient Occupancy Tax Penalties Waiver for hotels, City Utilities Penalties Waiver and Deposit Deferral, and a Business Support Fund. The Business Support Fund program sets aside approximately $3 million dollars to provide zero-interest, unsecured, short-term loans to eligible independently, locally owned micro-enterprises, restaurants and retail businesses.

Learn more about the Business Support Fund - Updated as of August 19, 2020

Business Support Fund Summary | Frequently Asked Questions

Meet Shipra Channon, owner of JJ’s Threading Salon at the Rose Pavilion. Shipra is one of the many business owners that applied for and received funds through the City’s Business Support Fund loan program. Hear how the simple application process provided funds to help her small business prepare to reopen during COVID-19.

Watch VIDEO

COVID-19 Scams & Fraud Schemes

Calls, emails, or other communications offering COVID-19 related grants or payments requesting personal financial information, advance fees, charges, including the purchase of gift cards are likely scams.  Report any suspected fraud to Office of Inspector General Hotline at 800-767-0385 or online.

Resources for Businesses 

U.S. Federal | California State-Level Support 

• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (CDC)

Federal Resources

• Small Business Administration (SBA) is  working with state Governors to provide low-interest loans to small businesses and nonprofits that have been severely impacted by COVID-19. 
• Federal Disaster Loan Assistance – Declaration Details
• U.S Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship | Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act
• SBA Guidance for Businesses and Employers | SBA Coronavirus Relief Options

Federal Programs | Loans

• SBA Coronavirus Relief Options

• Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) 

On June 15, the Small Business Administration (SBA) began accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications to qualified small businesses and U.S. agricultural businesses. SBA's EIDL program offers long-term, low interest loans that can be used to cover payroll and inventory, pay debt or fund other expenses.

Applications are funded on a first come, first serve basis. Applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. For submitted application inquiries, call SBA Disaster Office at (800) 659-2955.

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) FAQs | Questions regarding the Paycheck Protection Program fund availability can be directed to your SBA-approved 7(a) lender. PPP application period has closed as of August 8th.

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application portal is open. Borrowers should complete their application and submit to their lender.

• • View the EZ Forgiveness Application
  • View the Full Forgiveness Application

• US Department of Treasury Information on PPP| Find a Lender | Loan Details & Forgiveness
• SBA Express Bridge Loans (EBL)
• Debt Relief for Businesses with SBA Guaranteed Loans

State Resources

• California Pandemic Road Map 6 Indicators for Modifying Stay-at-Home Order
• Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Employer & Employee Information | California Small Business FAQ | California State Treasurer COVID-19 Small Biz Resource List
• California Small Business Development Center COVID-19 | Small Business Update 5.4.2020 | Webinar Channel
• Employment Development Department (EDD) | OnwardCA One-Stop Resource for those impacted by job loss
• Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) for those ineligible for regular State UI

State Programs | Loans 

• California Competes Tax Credit - $80 million in available tax credits. Deadline is August 17, 2020.

• California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) 30-day grace period for certain ABC licensees. Deadline is August 31, 2020.

• California Small Business Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program - IBANK Available only if ineligible for EIDL or PPP funds. Apply with approved lender.
• California Small Business Relief Payment Plan 12-month interest-free payment plan for up to $50k in sales and use tax liability.

County | Local Support 

• Alameda County Small Business Development Center One-on-One Advising | Email ACSBDC@ohlone.edu to request an advisor.
• East Bay Economic Development Alliance 

• Job Loss & COVID-19 Health and Unemployment Insurance Resources
• City of Pleasanton Business Support Fund
• Recommendations on how to Safely Resume Water Use After Shutdown
• How to Stay Safe and Support Pleasanton Small Businesses

Career and Job Seeking Assistance

• Tri-Valley Career Center Virtual Assistance for Small Businesses | Job Seekers
• Alameda County Workforce Development Board Rapid Response for Job Loss
• Who is Hiring Tri Valley Connect | LinkedIn

• RebootAccel helps connect women with jobs through online resources, ReBootAccel Job Board, and free coaching ranging from resume or LinkedIn tips and personal inventory to crafting your elevator pitch and refining interview skills.

Other Resources

• Community & Private Sector Funded Business Grants  
• Opportunity Fund | Small Business Relief Fund aims to raise support for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis — especially those run by women, people of color and immigrants. 

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