To: Board of Supervisors
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: April 20, 2020
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Carmel J. Angelo |
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4441 |
Department Contact: |
Noemi Doohan, MD, PhD, County Health Officer |
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4441 |
Department Contact: |
Lt. Shannon Barney |
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4441 |
Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 2 hrs |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including an Update Associated with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Including Possible Direction Regarding Essential Services in Mendocino County, Including Operational Preparation and Response, and an Update on County Continuity of Operations and Services
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
recommendation
Receive update regarding COVID-19, discuss and/or provide direction regarding essential services in Mendocino County, operational preparation and response, including the issues associated with protecting the health and safety of the public.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On March 10, 2020, the Board of Supervisors ratified the Local Emergency related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as proclaimed by the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services and ratified the Existence of a Local Health Emergency as Proclaimed by the Health Officer on March 4, 2020. The Board has continued to receive regular updates on the status of COVID-19 in Mendocino County. Since that time, the Board of Supervisors has received update during each meeting related to COVID-19.
Summary of Request:
Mendocino County Public Health has been actively responding to the threat of COVID-19 since early January 2020. On March 4, 2020, Mendocino County declared a local health emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mendocino County Public Health confirmed the first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mendocino County on March 18, 2020; currently, Mendocino County has had four positive cases, all of which have recovered. On this date, the Mendocino County Health Officer issued a Health Order directing all county residents to Shelter-In-Place, effective starting from March 18, 2020 at 10 p.m. until April 7, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Since that time, revised orders were issued with the most recent issued on April 10, 2020.
On March 24, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom released California’s Sheltering in Place Order which had an open-ended date and more restrictions than Mendocino County’s original SIP. County SIP orders can be more restrictive, not less restrictive, than the Governor’s order. On March 24, 2020, Dr. Doohan issued a new SIP order reflecting the increased restrictions mandated by the State and the open-ended date in the Governors order.
The April 10, 2020, third revised SIP order will be in place until May 10, 2020. The major changes to the Order include new directives on essential activities including outdoor recreation, funerals, essential businesses, social distancing protocols for businesses and organizations, and live-streaming events. The order is enforceable by imprisonment and/or fine thus we urge all residents to closely read the order and follow it.
As a result of the imminent threat presented to Mendocino County’s public health due to COVID-19, the Board of Supervisors will receive brief updates as it pertains to the below listed topics, including discussion and/or provide direction related to essential services in Mendocino County, including operational preparation and response on the following:
• County Services/OES Update: Carmel J. Angelo
• Health Officer Briefing: Dr. Mimi Doohan
• Fiscal Update: Darcie Antle
• County Parks Reopening Plan: Karen Horner
• COVID-19 Testing Strategies and Planning: Dr. Jim Flaherty
• Shelter in Place Order Update: Dr. Mimi Doohan
Alternative Action/Motion:
No action.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At:
<https://www.mendocinocounty.org/community/novel-coronavirus>
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/news <https://www.mendocinocounty.org/Home/Components/News/News/4076/3242>
Fiscal Details:
source of funding: N/A |
budgeted in current f/y: N/A |
current f/y cost: N/A |
if no, please describe: N/A |
annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: N/A |
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budget clarification: N/A
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
Executed By: Lindsey Dunham, Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: No Action Taken |
Date: April 23, 2020 |
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