Title
Consider adopting an ordinance requiring the use of face coverings indoors by all persons over the age of two (2) regardless of vaccination status, with limited exceptions.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors consider adopting an ordinance requiring the use of face coverings indoors by all persons over the age of two (2) regardless of vaccination status, with limited exceptions.
SUMMARY:
In order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of all residents of the County in light of the current conditions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Supervisors should consider adopting an ordinance implementing an indoor facial covering requirement in both the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the County, with limited exceptions. A more thorough discussion is enclosed as Attachment A, and the draft ordinance introduced on September 14, 2021, as amended on September 21, 2021, is enclosed as Attachment B. An underline/strikeout version showing the changes is enclosed as Attachment C.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrative Office concurs in the recommendation.
FINANCING:
There is no direct financial impact to the County from this ordinance. There may be indirect impact due to enforcement efforts by various departments.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
__Economic Development
__Administration
_X_Health & Human Services
__Infrastructure
_X_Public Safety
Prepared and Approved by:
Leslie J. Girard, County Counsel
Attachments: Discussion
Draft ordinance
Underline/strikeout