TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Supervisor Williams, Supervisor McCowen and Dr. Noemi Doohan
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2020
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Williams
PHONE:
463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor McCowen
PHONE:
463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Dr. Noemi Doohan
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 120 min
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Economic Recovery, Including Phases and Timelines, for Relaxing COVID-19 Restrictions on Business Activity in Mendocino County
(Sponsors: Supervisor Williams, Supervisor McCowen and Dr. Noemi Doohan)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Discuss with Dr. Doohan phases and timelines for relaxing COVID-19 restrictions on business activity and give direction to staff on economic recovery related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The local economy has been severely impacted as a result of the Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Orders which were imposed to save lives and limit the potential that local health care facilities would be overwhelmed. The local orders of the Public Health Officer, including the SIP Order, may be more restrictive than those imposed by the Governor, but not less restrictive. Significant re-opening will depend on action by the Governor who has indicated that re-opening will be gradual and will occur in stages. Most businesses understand the necessity for the initial orders but find it very difficult to make plans for an eventual re-opening without an understanding of how long their sector of the economy will be effectively shuttered or the restrictions that may be imposed once re-opening is allowed.
This discussion will provide an opportunity for the Board; County staff and the public to more fully understand the challenges ahead; anticipated State and Bay Area trends; anticipated phases of loosening of restrictions including business sectors ...
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