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File #: 23-0173    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/23/2023 In control: Executive Office
On agenda: 1/24/2023 Final action:
Title: OFF AGENDA ITEM: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 - Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution Ratifying the Local Health Emergency Proclaimed by The Public Health Officer Related to the Release of Waste at Creekside Cabins and RV Resort (Sponsor: Executive Office)
Attachments: 1. Resolution 23-022, 2. Resolution, 3. 01-21-23 HO Declaration re Creekside Cabins

TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: January 24, 2023


DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Dr. Andrew Coren
PHONE:
707-472-2789


ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda

TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Minutes


AGENDA TITLE:
title
OFF AGENDA ITEM: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 - Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution Ratifying the Local Health Emergency Proclaimed by The Public Health Officer Related to the Release of Waste at Creekside Cabins and RV Resort
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
1) Hear Off Agenda Item pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 and move that this item will be added to the agenda as item 5a); 2) Adopt Resolution ratifying the Local Health Emergency Proclaimed by The Public Health Officer related to the release of waste at Creekside Cabins and RV Resort; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board adopts resolutions declaring local health emergencies when necessary.

SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The affected area commonly known as "Creekside Cabins and RV Resort" was critically impacted beginning December 30, 2022, by a sinkhole which emerged on the driveway, as a result of severe winter storms. The State of California Water Resources Control Board has issued a Boil Water Notice on January 19, 2023, specific to wells sampled in the affected area that established very high levels of E. coli (Escherichia coli) bacteria. A site inspection on January 20, 2023, by County Code Enforcement and Environmental Health pursuant to an inspection warrant found that sewage from many RV blackwater effluents can be seen on the ground surface in the affected area. The local health officer has determined that the prevalence of waterborne bacteria and waste is an immediate and proximate threat to the public health of residents and individuals who may come into contact with...

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