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CC - (1) Discussion of a COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Requirement for Patrons and Staff at Culver City Food and Drink, Health and Fitness, and Personal Care Businesses, Public Facilities, and for City Officials; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: October 11, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager
Phone Number: City Manager's Office - (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/22/2021 and 10/07/2021); Coronavirus (09/22/2021)
Department Approval: John Nachbar, City Manager (09/21/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council 1) discuss a COVID-19 vaccination verification requirement for patrons and staff at Culver City food and drink, health and fitness, and personal care businesses, public facilities, and for City officials; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
Los Angeles County remains a global hub in the middle of the global COVID-19 pandemic. On October 6, 2021, Los Angeles County Public Health reported 964 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 35 new deaths. Hospitalizations county-wide due to COVID were 768 on that date. As of October 4, 2021, only 77.6% of Los Angeles County residents ages 12 and up have been fully vaccinated.
Mandatory Vaccination Requirements
In response to the continued spread of COVID-19, and the relatively low vaccination rate among eligible individuals, Federal, State, and local governments, including Culver City, as well as private businesses, have begun to implement mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies. Vaccination policies are an emergency public health response to ...
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