Memorandum
Date: January 26, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
Subject: Reconsideration of Temporary Closure of the Board of Supervisors Chambers for in-person meetings
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
On January 5, 2021, based on the growing number of COVID-19 cases in County facilities, your Board took action to temporarily close the Board of Supervisors Chambers to further the safety and well-being of employees and of the public.
At that time, your Board directed that your determination would be re-evaluated at each regular meeting.
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Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☒ Well-being of Residents ☒ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades
☐ Economic Development ☒ Disaster Recovery ☒ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings
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Recommended Action:
If the direction is to continue temporary closure of the Chambers, no action is needed by your Board.
If the direction is to reopen the Chambers, by motion, your Board may take action to discontinue temporary closure of the Board of Supervisor Chambers for in-person meetings.