The Monterey County Board of Supervisors delayed final approval of its countywide face covering ordinance until the week of September 27, 2021.
During discussions at their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 21 the Board agreed to add language to the ordinance at the request of the Monterey County Hospitality Association. The board approved adding additional language to the list of exemptions which would apply to meetings and conferences.
Face coverings would not need to be worn when:
Attending meetings with vaccinated or unvaccinated attendees where all vaccinated persons show proof of vaccination status (2 shots of a 2 shot regime or 1 shot of a 1 shot regime) and all unvaccinated persons wear a face covering at all times other than when eating or drinking.
The ordinance’s original language only allowed for an exemption where all persons present show proof of vaccination. This language can be added as it is not less stringent than current state requirements.
Additionally, modifications were made regarding enforcement of the ordinance by businesses, that local businesses or entities with indoor facilities must enforce the requirement for their personnel but not customers and the public.
The ordinance with additional language will come back to the Board of Supervisors next Tuesday, September 28.
Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown
July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try to determi
Comments
Post a Comment