The declaration of a Snow Emergency; or The now 21-month health emergency has impacted the residents and businesses of Saint Paul. Executive Order 2020-2 describing essential government operations is amended to state the requirement that the City determine the minimum governmental operations is now required by Governor Walz Executive Order 20-33. ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) -- The St. Paul school board voted Tuesday to relax the district's mask mandate. Code 106.01(b) and (c) as amended below. b. Temporary C-19 Right of Way Obstruction Permit holders and Sidewalk Caf Obstruction Permit holders may continue to operate in City right-of-way until either one of the following, whichever occurs first: A. Due in part to the escalating homelessness crisis, the number of injuries caused by exposure to extreme cold have risen dramatically in the past 20 years. Saint Paul Leg. Strong winds 30-40 mph, with gusts to 60 mph and tornadoes possible; Record warmth to sub-freezing temperatures which could result in flash freeze and icy spots on roads; and. St. Paul Public Schools will be keeping a mask mandate in place for now, even as most other districts in the state have dropped face covering requirements amid a decreasing number of new COVID cases. Temporary C-19 Right of Way Obstruction Permit holders and Sidewalk Caf Obstruction Permit holders may continue to operate in City right-of-way until either one of the following, whichever occurs first: The necessary public health operating restrictions within the city have had severe and ongoing financial impacts on all food service establishments within the city. 12.31, Subd. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020, and which I have twice extended, and such extensions were approved by the City Council on June 10, 2020, and September 9, 2020; During the course of the Declared Emergency, Mayor Carter issued Executive Order 2020-26, directing the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) to develop and implement a monthly guaranteed income program, which will expire before the end of the Declared Emergency. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order is in immediate effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at 6:00 AM on April 14, 2021. Effective January 19th, the Mayor Signed Executive Order 2022-5 requiring proof of vaccination or negative test result to enter City-licensed businesses who sell/serve food and/or beverages for consumption on premise. The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant local and state emergency regulations and executive orders continue to restrict the operational options and capacities of Food Establishments within the city, thereby increasing the need for take-out meal services. a. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, by the authority vested in me by Saint Paul Administrative Code Section 13.02, issue the following Executive Order: WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the unions representing Saint Paul City employees for the purpose of providing emergency leave to be used for employees unable to work due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and, WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding does not apply to non-represented employees or non-represented temporary employees for the City; and. In addition to action necessary to safeguard the health and safety of Saint Paul residents, it remains necessary for the City to provide support to individuals and businesses alike to ensure that Saint Paul recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic disaster. 2. With the restrictions on the hospitality industry outlined in Governor Walz Executive Order 20-96 and the upward trend of COVID-19 cases, several downtown hospitality businesses will remain closed or have reduced hours. This Order has been extended several times and remains in effect; and, WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. Any portion of a location that is outdoors, meaning the area is fully open to the outside on two or more sides, regardless of whether the area has a ceiling or roof. City-Controlled Property: includes park facilities, libraries, and City offices and workplaces. This potent storm system will move through eastern Minnesota into Wisconsin, and is forecasted to entail multiple hazards: The impacted region includes Saint Paul and the Twin Cities. 30% of households with children under 5 have had a childcare disruption in the last 4 weeks. Peter Leggett As the City continues to monitor data with Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health, Executive Order 2022-3, regarding masking requirements at City-controlled facilities, and in businesses licensed by the City of Saint Paul remains in place. Executive Order 2020-10 is hereby extended, subject to the Governors Executive Order 20-99 and any other local, state or federal law impacting food and beverage service for onsite consumption. On March 25, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-20 which directed all Minnesotans to stay at home or in their place of residence except to engage in specifically defined Activities and Critical Sector work. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on February 24, 2022, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHEREAS, on February 15, 2022, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code section 13.06, I issued Executive Order 2022-11, which required the following: WHEREAS, according to data available as of February 24, 2022, case rates, positivity rates, and hospitalizations in Ramsey County have continued to decline deeply. Todays renewed measure comes in close consultation with public health partners at Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health amid high infection rates of Delta and Omicron variant cases in Saint Paul. Also, about half of workers who personally lost wages during the pandemic (49%) are still earning less money than before the coronavirus outbreak started; and, WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency, I have exercised executive authority through more than 80 Executive Orders to provide relief and further prepare our City for the COVID- 19 Pandemic; and. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on January 12, 2022, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: COVID-19 infection is transmitted predominately by inhalation of respiratory droplets and studies show that face coverings block the release of respiratory droplets into the environment and can also reduce the wearers exposure to droplets from others because COVID-19 viral particles spread between people more readily indoors and when people are closer together for longer periods of time indoors. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020. The Emergency Declaration at Paragraph 2 directs City departments to review ordinance and regulatory requirements that can and should be adjusted or suspended, or to enact emergency regulations to support the residents of the City during the COVID-19 pandemic. Code Chapter 13.06(b) provides that, whenever necessary to meet an emergency the mayor may by executive order promulgate regulations for which adequate regulations have not been adopted regarding the conduct of persons and the use of property during emergencies, and respecting all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies. Executive Order 2020-5, Executive Order 2021-24 (allowing inactive business licenses), Executive Order 2020-38 (waiver of zoning requirements for emergency shelters), Executive Order 2021-3 (regulating third-party food platforms), Executive Order 2021-22 (waiving requirements for certain outdoor uses). 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020, and which I extended and such extension was approved by the City Council on June 10, 2020. Face coverings must fully cover a persons nose and mouth. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020. On the afternoon of Sunday, April 11, 2021, a Brooklyn Center police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old black man, during a traffic stop, inflaming already raw tensions between police and community members in the midst of the Derek Chauvin trial. respecting the conduct of persons and the use of property during emergencies; the repair, maintenance and safeguarding of essential public services; emergency health, fire and safety regulations; and all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies; and, WHEREAS, providing guaranteed monthly income to randomly selected, low-income residents experiencing adverse financial consequences as a result of COVID-19 is a necessary and appropriate means of protecting the safety, health and welfare of these residents, while protecting the economic health of the city as a whole; and. On May 29, 2020 the Saint Paul Fire Chief reported that between May 28, 2020 and May 29, 2020, the City received over 300 calls for service for fires, 126 of which were related to fire calls and 55 of which were confirmed. 2. This is especially true in the midst of an escalating global pandemic. Directs the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) to develop and implement a program that provides payments in an amount not to exceed $500 in monthly guaranteed income to as many as 150 randomly selected Saint Paul residents, subject to the requirements of this Executive Order. Over the past seven days, Ramsey County has seen a 58% drop in cases and a 38% drop in hospital. This order has been extended until May 4, 2020. WHEREAS, during the course of the Declared Emergency, I issued Executive Order 2022-3 (face covering requirement indoors at City-controlled facilities and City-licensed businesses), and the original basis for this order has not changed; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby extend Executive Order 2022-3 (face covering requirement indoors at City-controlled facilities and City-licensed businesses) without amendment. All businesses are strongly encouraged to continue to require that all individuals wear a face covering indoors at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby issue the following Emergency Executive Order: Executive Order 2022-1, related to masks in City-controlled property, is rescinded and replaced with this Executive Order on the below-listed effective date. 12.31, Subd. The COVID-19 Delta variant has been determined by the CDC to be a variant of concern due to its high transmissibility and continues to account for a large number of new cases sequenced in Minnesota and Ramsey County, thereby substantially increasing the potential risk of infection and the spread of the virus through the community. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died while in the custody of officers of the Minneapolis Police Department. 2. Overnight on August 26 into August 27, three St. Paul businesses were broken into and a fourth break-in was attempted and it is unknown whether these crimes were related to the civil unrest in Minneapolis. Record warmth to sub-freezing temperatures which could result in flash freeze and icy spots on roads. Sec. Governor Walz, in Executive Order 20-56, has declared a peacetime emergency in the City of Saint Paul as well as the City of Minneapolis and the surrounding communities. Minneapolis and St. Paul are reinstituting indoor mask mandates as the spread of Omicron fuels a recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the metro. There continues to be community acquired COVID-19 cases in Saint Paul. 12.31, Subd. WHEREAS, Saint Paul businesses remain impacted by the Governors Executive Order 20-99 and reduced business related to COVID-19. No adequate regulation presently exists and I, as the Mayor of Saint Paul, have a responsibility to implement measures that will aid in preventing the spread ofCOVID-19 to protect the public's safety, health, and welfare in Saint Paul and throughout Minnesota; For these reasons, I promulgate and order as follows: Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code, and consistent with Chapter 12 of Minnesota Statutes, this Executive Order is in effect immediately upon my signature, and, if not sooner rescinded, every such regulation contained herein shall expire at the end of forty (40) days after its effective date or at the end of the declared local emergency to which it relates, whichever occurs first. West | Saint Paul, MN 55102 | General Information: 651-266-8989, Amid Highly Contagious COVID-19 Variants, Mayor Melvin Carter Reinstates Mask Requirement in Licensed Businesses and City Controlled Facilities in Saint Paul, Ward 1 - Councilmember Balenger (Interim), Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020, and which I have extended on several occasions; and, WHEREAS, Saint Paul Leg. Although conditions have improved, threats to public safety remain. Record warmth to sub-freezing temperatures - Wednesday through Wednesday night could result in flash freeze and icy spots on roads. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on February 28, 2022 pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHEREAS, serious threats to health and safety of persons and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt in the City; and, WHEREAS, businesses and individuals continue to suffer the economic impacts of the pandemic and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future; and, WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City has increased its efforts to get individuals into shelter, which is putting a strain on shelter space; and, WHEREAS, Saint Paul Legislative Code chapter 13.06(b) provides that, whenever necessary to meet an emergency the mayor may by executive order promulgate regulations for which adequate regulations have not been adopted respecting the conduct of persons and the use of property during emergencies; the repair, maintenance and safeguarding of essential public services; emergency health, fire and safety regulations; and all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies; and. . On March 13, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-01 and declared a peacetime emergency because the COVID-19 pandemic, an act of nature, threatens the lives of Minnesotans. 12.31, Subd. 2. Businesses continue to suffer the economic impacts of the pandemic and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. 12.31, Subd. On August 23, 2020, Jacob Blake, an African American man, was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and since that date there has been civil unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin including mass protest, fires, looting, and shootings. On April 8, 2020 and April 30, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Orders 20-33 and 20-48, respectively, extending and modifying the previous Stay at Home orders. COVID-19 has become "community spread," which means that someone has become infected with the virus, but health officials aren't sure where, or how, the individual was infected. On May 17, 2020, Executive Order 20-48 expired, and Minnesotans are again allowed to leave their homes for certain non-work activities outside of the home, including activities that are not conducive to social distancing and hygiene, for many reasons. Administration of a COVID-19 vaccine is a medically accepted and recommended form of prophylactic treatment that dramatically reduces the likelihood of experiencing a symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection, and recent studies show that available COVID-19 vaccines also reduce asymptomatic infection and transmission. A. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on February 23, 2022, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID- 19 pandemic pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 12.29, which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020, and which has been extended and remains in effect; and, WHEREAS, Saint Paul Legislative Code section 13.06(b) provides that, whenever necessary to meet an emergency the mayor may by executive order promulgate regulations for which adequate regulations have not been adopted respecting the conduct of persons and the use of property during emergencies; the repair, maintenance and safeguarding of essential public services; emergency health, fire and safety regulations; and all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies; and, WHEREAS, buildings and residences in downtown Saint Paul are connected by a robust skyway system which allows downtown residents to move between buildings and provides downtown residents with access to essential businesses; and, WHEREAS, the hours of the skyway system are governed by Saint Paul Legislative Code section 140.10, which sets the General Hours of Operation and requires that all parts of the skyway system shall be open to the public every day between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; and. These Executive Orders have partially or fully closed or otherwise significantly impacted many Saint Paul Businesses. Enforcement. On June 1, 2020, the Council of the City of Saint Paul consented to that declaration and, unless earlier rescinded, extended the emergency for thirty days, through July 1, 2020. Executive Order 2020-29 expires on November 17, 2020. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect; and, WHEREAS, even though the spread of COVID-19 has slowed, and vaccinations have become widely available, serious threats to health and safety of persons and other impacts of the COVID- 19 pandemic continue to be felt in the City; and, WHEREAS, businesses continue to suffer the economic impacts of the pandemic and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future; and, WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 2 in 3 small businesses in Minnesota report at least a moderate negative impact on their business from the COVID-19 pandemic; and, WHEREAS, leisure and hospitality are some of the hardest hit sectors; and, WHEREAS, according to a Pew Center survey published March 5, 2021, among those who say their financial situation has gotten worse during the pandemic, 44% think it will take them three years or more to get back to where they were a year ago, including about one-in-ten who do not think their finances will ever recover. This order was extended until May 4, 2020; and, WHEREAS, on May 27, 2020 I issued Executive Order 2020-10 which eliminated certain City requirements to facilitate commercial uses of outdoor spaces; and, WHEREAS, on August 14, 2020, I extended Executive Order 2020-10, said order expires on September 22, 2020; and, WHEREAS, Saint Paul businesses remain impacted by the Governors Executive Orders and reduced business related to COVID-19; and. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order is in immediate effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at 6:00 AM on April 13, 2021. Grocery stores, convenience stores, or other establishments that primarily sell food or other articles for offsite use, except in seated dining areas within those stores. Executive Order 2020-5 regulating skyway hours is extended without amendment. All Temporary C-19 Right of Way Obstruction Permits that expired on December 23, 2020 are hereby reinstated. This Executive Order applies to the following license types: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on December 9, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.021, that in-person meetings of the boards, commissions, and committees of public bodies under the Mayors jurisdiction are not practical or prudent because of the COVID-19 health pandemic. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul,on October 12, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: Saint Paul Leg. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby issue the following Emergency Executive Order: Executive Order 2022-14, related to face coverings in City-Controlled Property is rescinded. These encouraging downward trends in case counts and hospital admissions, combined with 80% of residents ages 5 and up in Ramsey County having now received at least one dose of a vaccine, demonstrate our ongoing progress in this pandemic. 12.31, Subd. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby issue the following Emergency Executive Orders: The following Executive Order is rescinded: Executive Order 2020-46. On March 16, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-04 which ordered the temporary closure of Minnesota restaurants and bars to dine-in customers and also ordered the temporary closure of places of public accommodation and amusement, including but not limited to: theatres, museums, fitness centers, and community clubs; and Bars, taverns, brew pubs, breweries, microbreweries, distilleries, wineries, tasting rooms, clubs, and other places of public accommodation that offer alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption until April 10, 2020. Saint Paul bars and restaurants impacted by the Governors Executive Orders contribute to the vitality of Saint Paul, provide employment opportunities and services to residents, grow the Citys tax base, and increase our sense of community. WHEREAS, the City has approved an expansion capacity for other shelters available to homeless individuals currently during cold weather emergencies. During a 10-year period, from 2003 to 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded more than 13,400 deaths from exposure to unsafe temperatures. Code Chapter 13.06(b) provides that, whenever necessary to meet an emergency the mayor may by executive order promulgate regulations for which adequate regulations have not been adopted respecting the conduct of persons and the use of property during emergencies; the repair, maintenance and safeguarding of essential public services; emergency health, fire and safety regulations; and all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies.. Code Chapter 13.06(b) provides that, whenever necessary to meet an emergency the mayor may by executive order promulgate regulations for which adequate regulations have not been adopted respecting the conduct of persons and the use of property during emergencies; the repair, maintenance and safeguarding of essential public services; emergency health, fire and safety regulations; and all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies. Face coverings are not required to be medical-grade masks, but medical-grade masks are strongly encouraged. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on October 8, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: On March 15, 2020, Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. 12.29, I issued an Emergency Declaration, declaring a Peacetime Emergency due to the civil unrest occurring throughout Saint Paul. Governor Walz, as part of Executive Order 20-56, also activated the National Guard to support in emergency operations and response. This Emergency Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. Sole; and, WHEREAS, to ensure the public safety of Saint Paul and protect property, a temporary nighttime curfew is necessary in Saint Paul; and. Further notice from the City. Mask mandates back in Minneapolis, St. Paul New rules, which cover most indoor public spaces, go into effect Thursday Tim Nelson January 5, 2022 1:42 PM The Mary Tyler Moore statue on. Any location hosting a Naturalization ceremony during the ceremony provided that no food or beverages are provided or consumed the facility follows all COVID-19 safety measures. For purposes of this emergency executive order, the continuation of a violation shall be a separate violation for each day the Department of Safety and Inspections determines a Third-party Food Delivery Platform has violated this emergency executive order. Athletes, performers, and supporting staff competing or performing at indoor spaces that are controlled by the City of Saint Paul are not subject to this regulation. amended skyway hours to allow individuals with responsibility for a portion of the skyway system to close their portion of the skyway for which they are responsible at 7 p.m., provided that notice of the revised hours is posted in conspicuous locations. Supplemental COVID-19 safety measures include: The pedestrian skyway system as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code chapter 140. "Third-party Food Delivery Platform" means any person, website, mobile application, or other internet service that offers or arranges for the sale of food and beverages prepared by, and the same-day delivery or same-day pickup of food and beverages from, Food Establishments. ABOUT EXECUTIVE ORDER 2022-2 b. Individuals At City-Controlled Property: Must wear a face covering at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained. For Establishments holding a liquor license, submit an application and obtain a license for a Temporary C-19 Seasonal Outside Service Area which will have the requirements and criteria of Saint Paul Leg. 3.01.4 I direct that employees who are unable to work a portion of, or all their regularly scheduled hours due to the COVID19 pandemic, be granted up to eighty (80) hours of Emergency Pandemic Leave (EPL) as set forth in the Memorandum of Agreement. Looting was widespread late April 11 into early April 12, spilling into north and south Minneapolis including looting of stores in Uptown and along Lake Street. In Saint Paul overnight on April 11 and into April 12, 2021 there were arson fires, seven Saint Paul businesses were damaged and/or looted, and four individuals were arrested. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order is in immediate effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at 6:00 A.M. on August 28, 2020. In St. Paul, Carter's executive order, signed Wednesday, requires face masks be worn in all indoor licensed businesses in the city, as well as in all city-controlled facilities, when 6 feet of physical distancing cannot be maintained. Allowing Downtown building owners to close their area of the skyway at 7p.m. Furthermore, almost half of workers who personally lost wages during the pandemic (49%) are still earning less money than before the coronavirus outbreak started; and, WHEREAS, in addition to action necessary to safeguard the health and safety of Saint Paul citizens, it remains necessary for the City to provide support to individuals and businesses alike to ensure that Saint Paul recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic disaster; and, WHEREAS, Saint Paul Legislative Code section 13.06(b) provides that, whenever necessary to meet an emergency the mayor may by executive order promulgate regulations for which adequate regulations have not been adopted respecting the conduct of persons and the use of property during emergencies; and all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies; and. The City of Minneapolis has declared an emergency and imposed a curfew. All sections or regulations contained in the Citys zoning code that permit or regulate medical facilities such as clinics, hospitals, and medical laboratories, as to their permitted location and operations, are hereby suspended effectively immediately as of the date and time of execution of this Emergency Executive Order, the effect of which shall continue until as provided herein.
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