Memorandum
Date: March 17, 2020
To: The Honorable Moke Simon, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Christopher Veach, County Administrative Officer
Subject: EXTRA ITEM - (a) Consideration of "Extra" Agenda Item, and (b) Consideration of Proposed Closure of Lake County Library Branches due to COVID-19
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
(a) This item is being submitted as an "extra" agenda item. The justification for this request to consider an item not on the posted agenda is as follows:
This item came to the attention of staff subsequent to the posting of the current agenda and there is a need to take action before the next agenda.
(b) To support efforts across the state to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and in consultation with local health officials, I am requesting that the Lake County Library close to the public from today to April 5, 2020.
The majority of libraries across the state, including nearby Sonoma County Library and the California State Library, have closed for the health of their communities. Libraries serve all members of the community from the very young to the vulnerable populations who are most at risk from the COVID-19 virus. While libraries are essential to our community, our concern now is on supporting public health efforts.
While the library is closed, Library patrons will still be able to access the library system online from our website: http://library.lakecountyca.gov. Library staff will be available our normal operating hours to assist patrons by phone or by email on accessing these online resources. The due dates of physical library materials will also be extended. Public WiFi will remain on and be able to be accessed from vehicles in our parking lot.
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