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Board of Supervisors

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 · 9:30 AM AM · http://bos.lacounty.gov/Board-Meeting/Live-Broadcast

TL;DR

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors met to discuss COVID-19 response and American Rescue Plan funding, focusing on public health measures and technology distribution. The meeting included updates on infectious disease threats and technology access for county libraries.

Key Decisions

  • Device Kit Distribution for County Libraries County Librarian instructed to create equitable allocation plan
  • COVID-19 and Monkeypox Public Health Response Received and filed
  • Business Masking Guidance Clarified that business owners can mandate masks
  • COVID-19 Death Information Communication Director of Public Health to publish information in multiple languages
Agenda PDF

Agenda

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  2. I. SET MATTERS
  3. Set Matter 1. American Rescue Plan Funding Report Report by the Chief Executive Officer and appropriate Department Heads as necessary, on the status of the American Rescue Plan Funding, and consideration of necessary actions, as requested by the Chair of the Board.
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    Action: received and filed Passed

    Dr. Genevieve Clavreul addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. Dr. D'Artagnan Scorza, Executive Director of Racial Equity, and Skye Patrick, County Librarian, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the Board. Supervisor Mitchell instructed the County Librarian to report back to the Board with a plan on how the 1,400 device kits will be allocated equitably among the County Libraries. After discussion, by Common Consent, there being no objection, the report was received and filed; and the County Librarian was instructed to report back to the Board with a plan on how the 1,400 device kits will be allocated equitably among the County Libraries.

  4. Set Matter 2. 11:00 A.M. Public Health Orders Discussion and consideration of necessary actions to mitigate and respond to COVID-19, Monkeypox, and other infectious disease threats to the public’s health, as requested by the Chair of the Board.
    Set Matter
    Action: received and filed Passed

    This item was taken up with Item No. A-10. Dr. Genevieve Clavreul and Denise Knitter addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director of Public Health, Dr. Rita Singhal, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Public Health, and Dr. Christina Ghaly, Director of Health Services, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the Board. Supervisor Barger instructed the Director of Public Health to reiterate to businesses and the Small Business Commission that business owners are able to mandate masking in their own business. Supervisor Solis instructed the Director of Public Health to publicize in other languages the information related to deaths associated with COVID-19, as compared to other selected causes. After discussion, by Common Consent, there being no objection, the report was received and filed; and the Director of Public Health was instructed to reiterate to businesses and the Small Business Commission that business owners are able to mandate masking in their own business and to publicize in other languages the information related to deaths associated with COVID-19, as compared to other selected causes.

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  7. II. CONSENT CALENDAR
  8. All matters are approved by one motion unless held.
  9. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 3 - 24
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  26. Pledge of Allegiance led by Supervisor Janice Hahn, Fourth Supervisorial District.
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  37. Closing 101
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