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: On March 13, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-10 Declaring a Peacetime Emergency and Coordinating Minnesotas Strategy to Protect Minnesotans from COVID-19 pursuant to Minn. Stat. Community spread of COVID-19 in the State of Minnesota and nationwide is increasing. 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. The reinstated requirement for licensed businesses takes effect on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 5 p.m. Reinstating the masking requirement is an important step in keeping our communities safe amid the surge of COVID-19 cases in Saint Paul,said Mayor Melvin Carter. Therefore, the Skyway Governance Committee held a meeting and voted to ask the City to return to the 7:00 p.m. closing hours rather than extending those hours to 10:00 p.m. Keeping the closing hours at 7:00 pm. 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13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order is in immediate effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at the end of forty (40) days after its effective date or at the end of the declared local emergency to which it relates,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. License holders for the license types listed below will be given: The 2022 license fee will remain at the 2021 rate for business licenses. The facility shall be a minimum distance of 1,320 feet from any other of the following congregate living facilities with more than four (4) adult residents, except in B5-B5 business districts where it shall be at least six hundred (600) feet from any other such facility: supportive housing facility, licensed correctional community residential facility, emergency housing facility, shelter for battered persons, or overnight shelter. Completed Vaccination Series means two weeks following completion of any CDC approved vaccination series, including: Executive Order 2021-44 is extended to retain the current Skyway Hours and allow an individual with responsibility for a portion of the skyway system to close their portion of the skyway for which they are responsible no earlier than 11:00 p.m. provided that notice of the revised skyway hours are posted in conspicuous locations. Directs that OFE notify recipients that it may use any legal means to recapture payments made to recipients who are later deemed ineligible for the Program, or who violate any laws, rules or regulations governing the Program. 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. Any such application must include either a Temporary C-19 Right of Way Obstruction Permit or documentation of ownership or written agreement with the property owner to occupy the outdoor space. This declaration supersedes all prior declarations. That Executive Order has expired. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on March 27, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: The Novel Coronavirus Diseases 2019 (COVID-19), a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Virus, is a new strain of coronavirus not previously identified in humans and can easily spread from person to person. 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 order. Governor Walz, as part of Executive Order 20-56, also activated the National Guard to support in emergency operations and response. facility sites to house Alternative Care Sites which may become necessary to open and operate on a temporary basis in anticipation that all other healthcare resources are, or will be rapidly exhausted The following Executive Orders are extended as amended below: On June 1, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-69 extending the temporary night-time curfew, through June 3, 2020, from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. On June 3, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive order 20-71 further extending the temporary night-time curfew in the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis to restrict individuals from being in public streets or public property for two more nights, through June 5, 2020, from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. 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 4:00 A.M. on June 4, 2020. After Half-A-Year, Mask Mandates Return To Minneapolis, St. Paul St. Paul refuses to drop mask mandate for students Since the end of January, there have been one to two reported COVID-19 cases each day across the district. 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. Safe, highly effective COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available in the United States. Minneapolis, St. Paul mayors lift mask mandate - KTTC WHEREAS, serious threats to health and safety of persons and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt in the City. Athletes, performers, and supporting staff competing or performing at indoor spaces that are licensed or controlled by the City of Saint Paul are not subject to this regulation. All Businesses: Strongly encouraged to continue to require that all individuals, regardless of vaccine status, wear a face covering indoors at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained. The code allows permitted uses only in the zoning districts specified. This guidance identified key requirements including: On May 27, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Oder 20-63 that included regulations for outdoor service provided by restaurants, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses, bars, taverns, brewer taprooms, micro distiller cocktail rooms, farm wineries, craft wineries, cideries, golf courses, and other Places of Public Accommodation offering food or beverages (including alcoholic beverages) for on premises consumption. 12.31, Subd. Even prior to the COVID Pandemic, according to the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, there is general consensus among public health officials, medical professionals and service providers that to reduce the incidence of hypothermia nationwide, local communities should implement effective and timely strategies to address the needs of vulnerable populations, including creating temporary homeless shelters and extending the hours of operation for existing shelters. 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. All Businesses: 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. The City is actively working to facilitate the opening of additional low or no barrier emergency shelters in the City to minimize the risks of cold weather exposure to unsheltered individuals during the time where there is a lack of capacity in current shelter options due to COVID-19 restrictions. Code 86.01(a). 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. The March 15, 2020 Emergency Declaration at Paragraph 2 directed 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. This civil unrest included mass protests in Minneapolis on May 26-28, 2020 which caused injuries, looting and the destruction of public and private property. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. will continue to allow an increase in the number of officers available to patrol the streets, provide relief by reducing financial and staffing burdens on building owners, and assist in reducing the incidents of vandalism in the skyway system that are believed to be attributed to the decrease in use by the general population. In order to meet the COVID-19 emergency and protect public safety, health and welfare, it is necessary for the City to invest City resources, including staff, to provide services and perform tasks in addition to those normally performed by the City. Under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29 and Saint Paul Legislative Code 13.06, declares that a local emergency exists within Saint Paul, effective August 27, 2020, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Minnesota Statute, Chapter 12, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13. . Code. On November 21, 2020 I signed Emergency Executive Order 2020-37 which stated that upon the request of an impacted license holder attesting that the licensed business will not be in operation during the temporary closure, the Department of Safety and Inspections may place the impacted license into an inactive status. Emergency Executive Order 2020-29 is hereby extended in its entirety. Amid Highly Contagious COVID-19 Variants, Mayor - Saint Paul Minnesota Ordinance 20-36 is amended to allow emergency overnight use of Freedom House for up to twenty (20) individuals overnight pursuant to the prior approval of the City during any Extreme Weather Emergency including but not limited to December 15 and 16, 2021. During the course of the Declared Emergency, I have issued Executive Orders relating to Food Halls, and the original basis for this order has not changed: NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby extend the following Emergency Executive Order: Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, the above listed Executive Order remains in effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at the end of forty (40) days after the effective date or at the end of the declared local emergency to which they relate, whichever occurs first. According to a news release, the St. Paul Public . The mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis have lifted the cities' mask mandates, effective immediately. WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Developments (DEED) most-recent data on the impact of COVID-19: WHEREAS, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities COVID-19 Hardship Watch, [w]hile the economy has added jobs in recent months, there were still 5.0 million fewer jobs in September 2021 than in February 2020. On May 25, 2020, a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd while he was handcuffed and in the custody of officers of the Minneapolis Police Department. For the avoidance of doubt, and unless otherwise notified by the City, Establishments may operate outdoors in the City right of way without COVID-19-restrictions on capacity, party size, or distancing. WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that a local emergency existed within Saint Paul, effective March 15, 2020, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statutes, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on June 8, 2020, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective June 8, 2020, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statutes, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on September 8, 2020, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective September 8, 2020, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statutes, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on November 30, 2020, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective November 30, 2020, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statutes, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on March 1, 2021, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective March 1, 2021, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statutes, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on June 1, 2021, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective June 1, 2021, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statutes, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on August 31, 2021, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective August 31, 2021, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statutes, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on November 29, 2021, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective November 29, 2021, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statutes, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on January 3, 2022, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective January 3, 2022, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statutes, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unprecedented and rapidly evolving challenges to our City. The City is working to establish low or no barrier shelters that will provide indoor sleeping space for up to one hundred (100) adults. Allowing Downtown building owners to close their area of the skyway at 7 p.m. seven days a week will increase the number of officers available to patrol the streets, provide relief by reducing financial and staffing burdens on building owners, and assist in reducing the incidents of vandalism in the skyway system that are believed to be attributed to the decrease in use by the general population. As of February 8, 2022, there was 117,587 reported cases of COVID-19 in Ramsey County, and 1,258 COVID-19 related deaths; and, WHEREAS, even though 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 nation and City; and, WHEREAS, the Delta variant is more contagious than previous variants, has been causing more severe illness than prior variants, and fully vaccinated people with Delta variant breakthrough infections can spread the virus to others; and, WHEREAS, infections from the fast-spreading Delta variant have spread north to the Midwest and Mountain states this fall and Minnesota's rate of new infections has at recent times been the highest in the nation; and, WHEREAS, in recent weeks, Minnesota, in particular, has been under a surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitals have been up to 97% full; and, WHEREAS, the Omicron variant has been found in Minnesota and internationally has been spreading faster than any other previous variant; and, WHEREAS, the now 22-month health emergency has impacted the residents and businesses of Saint Paul; and. b. Also, about half of workers who personally lost wages during the pandemic (49%) are still earning less money than before the coronavirus outbreak started. 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; and all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies. Executive Order 2020-40 allowing inactive business licenses and rescinding Executive Order 2020-37. 12.29, I issued an Emergency Declaration, declaring a Peacetime Emergency due to the civil unrest occurring throughout Saint Paul. ; and. . This order is in addition to that order and will help protect the safety of patrons of licensed establishments who are permitted to remove masks to eat or drink. Priority Two services can be disrupted temporarily, if necessary, but must be re-established within a few days to preserve the essential elements of the financial system of government, and to continue priority services. Currently, there are approximately 536 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people per day in Ramsey County, which places Ramsey County in the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions high transmission category (which includes any location over 100 or more cases per 100,000). Viral particles spread more readily indoors and when people are closer together for longer periods of time. Inside activities, and in particular inside activities where individuals gather without face coverings and where individuals gather for extended periods, or both, increase the likelihood of the spread of COVID-19. 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, WHEREAS, the hours of the skyway system are governed by Saint Paul Legislative Code 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, WHEREAS, on April 9, 2020 I issued Emergency Executive Order 2020-5 to allow an individual 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 skyway hours are posted in conspicuous locations; and, WHEREAS, based on the easing of COVID restrictions statewide, the fact that the spread of COVID-19 had slowed, and the wide availability of vaccines and the recommendation of skyway stakeholders I issued Executive Order 2021-23 which adjusted the skyway closure hours keeping the skyways open longer; and, WHEREAS, Executive Order 2021-23 was rescinded and replaced with Executive Order 2021-40 which allowed for an individual with responsibility for a portion of the skyway system is permitted to close their portion of the skyway for which they are responsible no earlier than 11:00 p.m. provided that notice of the revised skyway hours are posted in conspicuous locations; and, WHEREAS, Executive Order 2021-40 was extended by Executive Order 2021-44 and was set to expire on January 14, 2022 which would return Skyway Hours to normal; and, WHEREAS, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified new variants of the COVID-19 virus which are present in the United States and medical experts determined that some of these variants are significantly more contagious than previously known variants. Executive Order 2020-7 describing amendments to emergency plans is amended to state the requirement that the City determine the minimum governmental operations is now required by Governor Walz Executive Order 20-33. A one-time, ninety-day extension of the due date for payment of their next renewal license fees for all license holders whose renewal date is before May 1, 2022. Subsections (c) through (f) of the ordinance are suspended during the Emergency. 2. WHEREAS, Saint Paul businesses remain impacted by the Governors Executive Orders and reduced business related to COVID-19. It shall also include any executor, administrator, trustee, receiver or other representative appointed by law. Directs that OFE prepare a statistical and financial report that analyzes the impacts of guaranteed income payments on recipients and the City as a whole, including whether guaranteed income payments impact income volitivity, economic agency, and financial well-being, as well as the impact of guaranteed income payments combined with any CollegeBound Saint Paul incentives paid. Code 65.162). 12.31, Subd. St. Paul school board lifts school mask mandate - Star Tribune On April 9, 2020 I issued Emergency Executive Order 2020-05 which amended Saint Paul Legislative Code 140.10 and allowed building owners connected to the skyway system to reduce their daily skyway hour of operation to 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. On June 3, 2020, I renewed Executive Order 2020- 5 to extend the emergency skyway hours until July 13, 2020. Other Minneapolis police officers stood guard as witnesses begged the officers to provide life-saving aid to George Floyd. 2022-01 All Essential Governmental Operation services that can be reasonably accomplished virtually or through telework will be so accomplished. "Purchase price" means the menu price of an Online order, excluding taxes, gratuities, or any other fees that may make up the total cost to the customer of an Online order. 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 on April 22, 2021, or at the end of the declared local emergency to which it relates, whichever occurs first. On April 13, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-35, extending the peacetime emergency declared in Executive Order 20-01. 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. Please use Microsoft Edge. 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; and, WHEREAS, according to guidance from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, local governments are authorized to expend CARES Act funds to provide emergency financial assistance to individuals and families directly impacted by a loss of income due to the COVID- 19 public health emergency; and, WHEREAS, by using information provided by CollegeBound Saint Paul participants and CARES Act and other funding, the city is uniquely positioned to provide necessary financial assistance to low-income residents impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency; and, WHEREAS, Saint Paul Leg. Any business licensed by the City of Saint Paul found in violation of this requirement may face adverse licensing action and penalties under Chapter 310 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. In light of the continuing public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Planning Administrator recommends that the consent petition requirements under the Citys zoning ordinances be suspended in the interests of public health and safety during the emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic as the Planning Administrator advises that notice of public hearings for these zoning applications will continue to be mailed to property owners within 350 of the subject property providing ample opportunity for these property owners near zoning project sites to indicate their consent to a zoning project during the public hearing process required for these zoning applications. April 8, 2022 / 1:49 PM / CBS Minnesota. Saint Paul Legislative Code 13.06(c) gives the Mayor the authority to issue emergency executive orders and provides that by like proclamation the mayor may modify or rescind any such regulation.. . The Committee requested that the skyway closure option remain in place with a 7:00 p.m. closure until Labor Day, August 31, 2020, and then be extended to a 10:00 pm closure time. All Priority One services are Essential Governmental Operations and will continue without interruption to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public. For non-emergency information. On September 4, 2020 I issued Executive Order 2020-25 which kept the skyway closing hours at 7:00 p.m. That Order expires October 14, 2020. WHEREAS, earlier this winter, the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted a potent storm system which was forecasted to entail multiple hazards, including but not limited to: WHEREAS, these and similar hazards are likely to occur throughout the winter and will place individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness at extreme risk. 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.. 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. Food and beverage related businesses (those most impacted by the new Sustainable Food Packaging ordinance) were required to close and/or dramatically and repeatedly change their business operations as required by various Government and Mayor Executive Orders. Executive Order 2020-5 allowing skyways to close at 7:00 p.m. Executive Order 2020-37 allowing inactive business licenses. The Mayor requests that all shelters serving unsheltered or homeless individuals or families expand their occupancy to the limits previously approved by the City to accommodate such above-described extreme weather emergencies. Saint Paul Leg. The civil unrest constitutes a local emergency as defined by Minnesota Statute Section 12.03, subd. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on January 5, 2022, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: Executive Orders 2022-1, and 2022-2 related to mask requirements are rescinded and replaced with this Executive Order on the below-listed effective date. All employers of businesses that are spaces public accommodation subject to this Regulation shall comply with OSHA standards 1910.501(e) and (g), as existing on the date of issuance of this Emergency Regulation, relating to employee vaccination status and testing at covered locations, regardless of the number of their employees. 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). Any Establishment that wishes to expand an existing outdoor service area or establish a new outdoor service area must, if applicable, do the following: For the purposes of allowing outside seating and services, and to the extent required to facilitate such seating and services, the following requirements for the Seasonal Outside Service Area License under Saint Paul Leg.