The County of Ventura released an update on a series of new FAQs that affect businesses. To read the full text, go to the FAQ page by clicking here.
Art Schools
Can Art Schools be open?
Non accredited art schools that perform after school youth and adult programs can operate under the Day Camps and Cohorts guidance. The business must register to be open at www.VCreopens.com.
Golf
Can two people, not from the same household, use the same golf cart?
Yes, if they use a partition in the golf cart. View an example of a partition here.
Medical Massage and Skin care
Is massage, including medical massage, allowed at this time?
Medical Massage is massage that is done based on a referral from a doctor or chiropractor. Medical Massage can be done indoors as it is considered essential as healthcare and therefore not under personal services. It is not limited by whether it is in a healthcare setting. Providers of medical massage must keep patient records of the medical referral.
Non-medical massage is only allowed outdoors during Tier 1 (Purple) but must be approved by the local jurisdiction that the business is located in. Outdoor operations may be conducted under a tent, canopy, or other sun shelter, but only as long as no more than one side is closed, allowing sufficient outdoor air movement.
Can personal services like skin care take place?
Skin care can take place under the personal services guidance which is only allowed outdoors with modifications at this time. Outdoor operations may be conducted under a tent, canopy, or other sun shelter, but only as long as no more than one side is closed, allowing sufficient outdoor air movement. Masks must be worn at all times.
Live Music in Restaurants
Is live music allowed in outdoor restaurants?
Live music is allowed outdoors with the following modifications:
- Live solo or duet (from same household) singers/musicians can perform outdoors at restaurants, bars, or wineries.
- The soloist/duet must stay at least 20 feet away from patrons and not amplify the music to the point where people have to lean in to be heard.
- The live music cannot cause people to gather. It should be for the benefit of the business patrons who are already seated and not to attract people to gather around the performers and/or stage.
- All other local and state guidance must be followed.
Tanning Salons
Tanning salons are now under the Limited Services guidance which means they can take place indoors.
Can eyelash extensions be performed?
Eyelash extensions can be performed outdoors under the Personal Services Guidance. Outdoor operations may be conducted under a tent, canopy, or other sun shelter, but only as long as no more than one side is closed, allowing sufficient outdoor air movement.
Change in closure time
Breweries, wineries and similar establishments can be open for outdoor services until 11pm instead of the 10pm restriction.
Are Door-to-Door Sales, Solicitation, or Campaigning activities allowed?
Persons seeking signatures on voter initiatives or referendum, those campaigning for elected office and their campaign workers and census workers may engage with resident’s door-to-door, but must wear a mask, should maintain a 6-foot distance from residents whenever possible and should disinfect equipment, pens, clipboard, touch pads, shared materials and/or mobile terminals after each interaction. All other solicitors can leave materials such as door hangers or flyers at the doorstep, but cannot ring the doorbell, knock on the door or otherwise attempt to engage with residents.
Ventura County Farmworker Household Assistance Program Applications due September 30
Farmworkers with financial hardship due to COVID-19 can apply for a $1500 grant from the Ventura County Farmworker Household Assistance Program (FHAP), a program that is intended to serve as bridge funding for residential household expenses to help stabilize housing for low-income farmworkers who live in Ventura County and are at greatest risk of homelessness.
Read the eligibility requirements, FAQs, and how to apply here.
Upcoming Webinars:
Tuesday, September 22nd at 10AM
Thursday, September 24th at 12PM
EDD Not Accepting New Applications for Unemployment Insurance for Two Weeks
The Employment Development Department (EDD) of the State of California announced that they will not be accepting new unemployment insurance applications online from September 20 to October 4, 2020, while the EDD makes improvements to reduce processing time.
The new changes are said to ensure that the EDD will pay customers sooner by verifying identities in an easier, faster way. Once UI Online, their online portal, is available for new applications on October 5, 2020, claims will be backdated to cover this time period. Existing unemployment claims will not be impacted.
Applicants can fill out a form here to be notified when the UI Online system is back online.