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EDC among 41 counties hit with curfew n Sheriff will not enforce
overnight lockdown Thomas Frey Staff writer
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health on Thursday issued a curfew order for all residents living in purple tier counties. The curfew went into effect Nov. 21, asking people to refrain from nonessential activities between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. through Dec. 21. Forty-one counties seeing increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations were sent to the purple, most restrictive tier of the state’s color-coded reopening guideline last week; the curfew order was the next step in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus. In El Dorado County there have been 511 cases reported out of 5,531 tests returned since Nov.
1. In the first week of November the county was averaging about 14 positive cases per day but that number has since jumped with an average of just over 40 cases reported each day last week. Statewide the case rate has increased about 50% since the first week of November, according to the Governor’s Office. As of Thursday eight El Dorado County residents were being treated for coronavirus in hospitals, with four in the ICU. Four county residents have died of COVID-19, according to county data, one in July, one in August and two in September. “This limited stay at home order is designed to reduce opportunities for disease transmission,” said a news release issued by the office of Gov. Newsom. Officials say activities between the hours of the curfew are often more social than essential, which leads to “reduced likelihood for adherence to safety measures like wearing a face covering and maintaining physical distance.” “The virus is spreading at a pace we haven’t seen
“We are sounding the alarm.” — Gavin Newsom, governor of California since the start of this pandemic and the next several days and weeks will be critical to stop the surge. We are sounding the alarm,” said Newsom. Not long after the governor announced the curfew the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office released a statement saying its officers would not be enforcing the order. “The Sheriff ’s Office will not prevent Thanksgiving activities, maximum occupancies or mask wearing mandates at social gatherings within the county,” said sheriff ’s officials. Calls received by the Sheriff ’s Office about enforcement of anything related to coronavirus orders will be referred to the El Dorado County Department of Public Health at (530) 621-6100. n
See Curfew, page 12
Placerville joins county in move for PG&E option Thomas Frey Staff writer The Placerville City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve a resolution and joint powers agreement to continue the process for the city of Placerville to join Pioneer Community Energy for Community Choice Aggregation. This decision means city residents and businesses are closer to having the option to opt-out of PG&E and join Pioneer Community Energy beginning Jan. 1, 2022, as long as the Pioneer Joint Powers Authority agrees to allow membership to Placerville and El Dorado County. The Pioneer Joint Powers Authority includes members from Placer County, Auburn, Colfax, Lincoln, Loomis and Rocklin who have already joined Pioneer n
See PG&E, page 6
Mountain Democrat photo by Krysten Kellum
Seeking shelter from the rain, two people sleep beneath an overhang outside of a business in Discovery Plaza in Placerville early one morning last week. Some but not all of El Dorado County’s homeless population will have a place to go when the coldest of winter days hit.
Help homeless for the
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Coronavirus complicates county’s 5-year plan
The aquisition of a parcel of land off Old Depot Road near Missouri Flat Road in Placerville will allow an arterial to connect Missouri Flat with Highway 49.
Parcel pick-up allows parkway work to proceed Dawn Hodson Staff writer
Editor’s note: The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 10 took a look at what’s being done to help the county’s homeless population. In this two-part series, part one will describe what the county has and continues to do in the area; part two will cover what several nonprofit organizations are doing to assist the homeless.
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The Diamond Springs Parkway project moved a step forward last week when the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved buying a parcel of land owned by the El Dorado County Industrial Development Corporation. Because the property is a portion of a larger parcel that was never properly deeded after its division and sale in the 1960s and 1970s, the county is using eminent domain to acquire clear title and will pay $1,000. The next step in the project, Phase 1B, will consist of constructing a four-lane minor arterial from a new Missouri Flat Road intersection south of Golden Center n
Dawn Hodson Staff writer
See DS Parkway, page 12
he topic of homelessness and affordable housing took center stage at an El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting earlier this month as county staff and those in the nonprofit sector gave an update on what they are doing, with many of their efforts dovetailing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency Director Don Semon began the presentation noting a lot of work has been done in the county and prior to the pandemic the county had prepared a fiveyear strategic plan to address homelessness. Once COVID-19 hit a community action team was formed made up of members of the Sheriff ’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), Marshall Medical Center healthcare staff and volunteers. Vice President of Population Health for Marshall Medical Center Dr. Martin Entwistle, who is part
of that team, described a three-phase plan the group came up with. The first phase included active outreach, education and support to keep homeless folks in place in encampments. Phase two implemented Project RoomKey, which placed high-risk, vulnerable individuals in motels. Approximately 250 homeless individuals were screened out of 650, according to Entwistle, with those most at-risk getting a key to their own motel room. In South Lake Tahoe 22 motel rooms were set aside for this purpose and 26 in Pollock Pines. The 2019 federally mandated point-in-time count, conducted every two years, estimated the number of homeless people in El Dorado County to be 613. Phase three involves creating a contingency plan and identifying alternate care sites should the coronavirus spread in El Dorado County and a large number of people need to be sheltered, including seniors and families in addition to some homeless individuals. Entwistle noted the case management and navigation services that are part of the Project RoomKey program came with expectations eventually those housed in motels would move out of encampments and into permanent housing. Services include healthcare and social services such as getting IDs, social security, health insurance n
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Donald was born Dec. 23, 1926 to Everett Burkett and Bernice Burkett in Bakersfield, Calif. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Army Air Force from 1945-46 in France and Germany. He graduated from San Jose State with a degree in industrial engineering in 1950. He worked for the state of California for 30 years in various management departments and retired in 1982. He was a member of Cold Springs Golf and Country Club since 1989 and greatly enjoyed golf. He played enthusiastically but not necessarily well. Another favorite hobby included restoring ‘60s era cars. He was married to the love of his life and best friend, Madelyn for more than 40 years. He is also survived by daughter Karen Crisafulli and son-inlaw Don of Sacramento, son J. Kelly Burkett and daughter-in-law Chris of Watsonville, son Kirk Burkett and daughter-in-law Pam of San Jose, stepdaughter Vicki Silveira and son-in-law Mike of Placerville, four grandchildren and one greatgrandchild, He was preceded in death his brother Jack Burkett, sister Joanne Volpe and grandchild Scott Burkett. He truly enjoyed life with a great sense of humor (not always appreciated). Don requested that no services be held.
El Dorado County Supervisors on Tuesday took the first step in amending the vacation home rental ordinance in the Lake Tahoe Basin, including a cap on the number allowed. Supervisors narrowly passed the first reading of an amendment to the VHR ordinance during their Nov. 17 meeting. The ordinance, which regulates the VHRs in the Tahoe basin outside of South Lake Tahoe city limits, adds a cap on VHR permits issued. While they were in agreement the ordinance needed to be updated, they disagreed on where the cap for permits should be placed. The amendment was originally written with a cap
CRIME LOG The following is from Placerville Police Department logs:
Nov. 5 10:32 a.m. A mailbox was vandalized on Sandra Circle. 4:25 p.m. A 37-year-old woman was arrested on Forni Road after the owners of a stolen vehicle found her inside their stolen vehicle. 10:20 a.m. A 54-year-old man was arrested on Broadway on a parole violation. 7:49 p.m. A 44-year-old man was arrested on Broadway on an outstanding warrant.
Georgetown 56/42 Coloma 61/45 Placerville 57/44
Cameron Park 57/41
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Diamond Springs 56/43
South Lake Tahoe 46/21
Nov. 7 5:14 p.m. A 65-year-old woman was arrested at a restaurant on Main Street on public intoxication charges.
Pollock Pines Camino 54/39 55/40 Somerset 59/43 Fair Play 59/43
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3:07 p.m. A suspect was arrested on Main Street on an outstanding warrant.
Nov. 10 3:36 a.m. A 38-year-old man with an outstanding warrant was arrested on Placerville Drive for allegedly possessing methamphetamine. 5:49 a.m. A battery was stolen out of a truck on Fair Lane. 8:44 a.m. A 28-year-old man was arrested on Main Street on an active misdemeanor warrant.
Nov. 11 8:30 a.m. A garage on David Circle was burglarized. 11:28 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Bennett Drive.
LAKE LEVELS Stumpy Meadows as of Nov. 18 Water elevation 4238.92 Feet Storage 13,093 acre-feet Percent full 65% Inflow 28.00 cfs Outflow 3.79 cfs Folsom Reservoir as of Nov. 18 Water elevation 392.87 Feet Storage 333,896 acre-feet Percent full 34% Inflow 2,679 cfs Outflow 2,556 cfs Union Reservoir as of Nov. 18 Water elevation 4,818.77 Feet Storage 143,912 acre-feet Percent full 54% Inflow --Outflow --Loon Lake as of Nov. 18 Water elevation 6,384.77 Feet Storage 38,330 acre-feet Percent full 55% Inflow --Outflow --Ice House as of Nov. 18 Water elevation 5,419.83 Feet Storage 25,452 acre-feet Percent full 59% Inflow 3 cfs Outflow --Lake Aloha as of Nov. 19 Water elevation 3.43 Feet Storage level 0 acre-feet Percent full 0%
Inflow 6.50 cfs Outflow 6.50 cfs Echo Lake as of Nov. 19 Water elevation 0.00 Feet Storage level 0 acre-feet Percent full 0% Inflow 5.36 cfs Outflow 5.36 cfs * Note that Lake Aloha and Echo Lake contain water but the lake elevations are below the points measured by EID. The outflow at each lake is a function of the natural inflow. Caples Lake as of Nov. 19 Water elevation 46.88 Feet Storage level 13,692 acre-feet Percent full 61% Inflow 19.72 cfs Outflow 6.55 cfs Silver Lake as of Nov. 19 Water elevation 11.23 Feet Storage level 3,454 acre-feet Percent full 40% Inflow 11.34 cfs Outflow 6.71 cfs Sly Park as of Nov. 19 Water elevation 98.54 Feet Storage level 27,900 acre-feet Percent full 68% Inflow 10.69 cfs Outflow 31.8 cfs American River as of Nov. 19 Flow 82.20 cfs
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of 1,050 which would account for 12% of the housing stock. District 5 Supervisor Sue Novasel, who represents the area, wanted to keep the cap at 12%. However, District 2 Supervisor Shiva Frentzen, who represents the Cameron Park/Shingle Springs area and south county on the Western Slope, put forth a motion that would take the cap down to 900, which is about 10%. Currently the county has about 720 active VHRs in the Tahoe basin. The motion to cap at 900 passed 3-2 with Supervisors Brian Veerkamp and Novasel voting no. When writing the ordinance, staff, with the help of Novasel, considered whether the number should be regulated by a hard cap or clustering the VHRs so they could only be present in certain neighborhoods, similar to what the city did with designating a tourist core. While they went with the hard cap, supervisors asked staff to come back in December with recommendations on how they could implement clustering instead. Staff will have to get creative because unlike the city, the county doesn’t have a designated tourist core area and is much more rural and spread out.
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A skier enjoys fresh snow at Heavenly Mountain Resort.
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Heavenly starts churning lifts Laney Griffo Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Now that snow has fallen at Lake Tahoe, for winter lovers, hitting the slopes is on top of their minds. Ski resorts have been preparing since last March when the season came to an abrupt end to safely open this winter. So, despite the recent surge in positive COVID-19 cases, the resorts in the area are prepared to open as planned. “Although subject to change, the expected impact to the California ski industry will be on indoor operations,” said Michael Reitzell, president of Ski California. “Counties moving to purple will have to remove indoor dining. All of our resorts have been diligently working since March to ensure their operations can adhere to ever changing public health and safety requirements and have prepared for this as a possibility.” Many resorts have implemented a grab-n-go system for food and have eliminated indoor seating. Among those resorts is Heavenly Mountain Resort, that despite El Dorado County slipping into the
purple tier, was able to hit their targeted opening date of Nov. 20. “We are in close contact with local and state public health officials and will continue to follow their guidance,” said Joanna McWilliams, Vail Resorts communications manager for the Tahoe region. “Our reservation system will help us safely manage how many people are on our mountains and our safety protocols are focused on face coverings, physical distancing and enhanced cleaning.” All skiers and snowboarders must make reservations before arriving at the mountain, pass holders have priority reservation days from Dec. 8 through April 4. Heavenly will have beginner and intermediate trails open for skiing and snowboarding with Patsy’s, Maggie’s and Ridge Run trails open. Skiers and riders must use the California Base Area to access the mountain. The Gunbarrel Express, Heavenly Tram, Powderbowl Express, Canyon Express and Patsy’s chair lifts open at 8:30 a.m. Restrooms will be open with limited capacity. n
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ARIES (March 21-April 19). One way to leave a party is to slip out without saying goodbye. It’s quick, but it only works well in a lively crowd. There’s something you want to get out of. You dread a long discussion. Wait for a diversion. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It would be easy to blame a new person for what the old person did. You’ll know you’re doing this because your reaction will be disproportionate to what caused it. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If the meaning of life is to give life meaning, you’ll be most fulfilled by today’s experience. You take it all in, make sense of it and then assign significance accordingly. CANCER (June 22-July 22). In an effort to be strong, you might tell yourself that you don’t care (when you do) or that you’re fine with discomfort (that is heading toward unbearable). Get to a safe place where you can rectify your feelings. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). They say what’s not given freely is not worth having. On the other hand, some people are never going to give freely or fairly, so you have to extract your dues when you can instead of waiting for benevolent disbursement. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll find it hard to put a price on something, but you must, or you’re not going to be able to exchange it for what you need. Value is subjective, but you’ll find the sweet spot where a deal can be struck.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don’t need to change anything about yourself today, though you may need to change who you’re sharing yourself with. The ones who get you will be curious, playful and delighted by your quirks. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). We constantly cast one another in roles according to what we each need in our lives. Play the role you were cast in if it suits you, but don’t believe for a minute it’s who you are. You’re the actor, not the part. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Focus and it’s yours. Get ahead of potential attention syphons. Think about what might distract you, and then make contingency plans to prevent those outcomes. With disruptions to a minimum, you’re unstoppable. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You may say that you don’t want to get involved, but you can’t help but notice what the people you love are dealing with. Even so, resist the impulse to fix people’s problems for them. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Presentation is important. Don’t leave it up to the fates. The power play is to give people something to focus on. Later, they’re going to talk. If you’re proactive, you’ll greatly influence what they talk about. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A bit of soul searching will be in order, but it’s not a long, deep process. This is a quick check-in to see how the move you’re thinking about measures up to basic tenets, such as the Golden Rule.
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Richard B. Esposito Publisher/Editor
Noel Stack Opinion Page Editor
Krysten Kellum Associate Editor
California Commentary
Will tax-hikers finally get the message?
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lthough election results are not yet official, it is clear that Proposition 15, the $12 billion property tax hike also known as “split roll,” has failed. But, true to form, the proponents are not giving up their 42-year goal of destroying Jon Coupal Proposition 13. Recall that the proponents — mostly public-sector labor interests — had huge advantages in this battle: A massive turnout of Democratic voters who loathed the current president, a deceptive ballot label that was devoid of the words “tax increase,” a presumably vulnerable target in the form of business property owners and a seemingly endless amount of campaign cash. But even all those advantages were not enough to push split roll over the finish line. So what are tax raisers going to do now? The first and most obvious answer is that they will try again to pass their failed split roll proposal. In fact, it was only moments after the election was called against Prop. 15 that the spokesperson for Evolve California, a far-left nonprofit that advocates for the destruction of Proposition 13 stated, “We’re really close to having a majority of California voters agreeing with us. It took us 42 years to get this point and so if it takes another two to four years to get where we want to be, then that’s what it is.” It is unclear what makes the proponents of Proposition 15 believe that the results would be any different in a political environment that is unlikely to be as favorable to them as this one. Their excuses for failure don’t make a lot of sense. For example, they blame the pandemic for the defeat and rationalize that, in the next fight, COVID-19 will be far behind us. But this argument runs counter to their own campaign ads which repeatedly relied on the pandemic as a reason why local governments and schools actually needed the funds. Although pundits will speculate endlessly about the impact of the pandemic on Prop. 15’s demise, at best, it was probably a wash for both sides. Are the Prop. 15 backers’ threats about resurrecting another split roll initiative in the near future to be taken seriously? We suspect that their consultants would advise them not to proceed and that it would be foolish to charge up that hill once again. After all, that strategy did not work well for General Pickett at the battle of Gettysburg. While this direct assault on Proposition 13 failed, it does not mean that progressives will cease their n
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Letters to the Editor Response to ‘Trash cans needed’ EDITOR: ’m responding to Eric Johnson’s letter to the editor “Trash cans needed” published Nov 11. On behalf of the Hangtown Kennel Club and its membership, thank you, Eric, for the shout-out of appreciation. Beginning in June 1998 thru Oct. 12 of this year, the Hangtown Kennel Club has dispensed 447,365 canine waste bags in 13 dispensers in the greater Placerville area. There are two dispensers on Main Street Placerville, two dispensers at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds and nine dispensers on the other trail segments. This year alone, the club has dispensed 23,520 bags. The cost to the club for the bags is $1,600 annually and it’s one of multiple donations given to the local community. DENNIS COLLINGWOOD Placerville
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Enchanting experience EDITOR: write to you as someone who has worked and made my living in construction and development. I have been a Placerville resident since 1959 and am now 68. I’ve seen changes in El Dorado County, many not so good. This is a first for me to express concern over a construction project and I have good reason. El Dorado County offers breathtaking views and many nice areas to spend your time. I’ve walked all through the Crystal Basin down to El Dorado Hills. I believe a huge part of the appeal to visit and live in the county is the scenery. I say all of this so you understand my concern and sadness over plans to alter the canal in Pollock Pines. I have been running, walking and hiking the trails of El Dorado County for over 60 years and
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it wasn’t until about 10 years ago I discovered the trail along the canal. I immediately gave it the name “Enchanted.” It is by far the most beautiful and unique in this county — and probably any of the surrounding counties. Either 1 mile or a 4-mile round trip, depending on where you start, the year-round beauty and enchanted feeling of walking through the dogwood, sugar pine and abundance of other plant life along the canal can only bring about joy and blessing that we live in a place where we can be thankful we get to experience this — ferns decorating the banks, the ducks with their babies in a row and sweet blackberries in the summer sun that scent the air. The sound of running water takes you to a tranquil place where you can leave your troubles for another day. I would love to walk it with any doubters. It’s a very level trail, giving those with physical limitations the ability to enjoy nature at its finest. I’ve seen a couple using walkers on the trail. It truly gives the spirit and body a sense of being in another world — without electronics and gadgets or stress. It is peaceful. I’ve seen children play, slaying dragons and protecting castles. “Enchanted” is the kind of place where you can be anything. It sparks the imagination and creativity can run wild. It connects you to nature in a way you will never regret. The canal was completed by John Kirk and Francis Augustus Bishop in 1876. It is part of our history and I believe it should be a part of our future. It is, in my opinion, the most beautiful place to take a walk in the foothills. Please walk it yourself or contact me and I will walk it with you. I know for sure that not enough have experienced it. I regularly drive the 20 minutes to the trail rather than walk the paved El Dorado Trail in Placerville. Please, if possible, save “Enchanted.” DAN OLIVER Placerville
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hen I talked to El Dorado County Elections Officer Bill O’Neill Nov. 16 his office was conducting a 1% count. That means they count 1 of every 100 ballots to confirm the machine count. So far it has matched 100%, Michael O’Neill said. El Dorado County uses Dominion elections software and has for the last three years. It was certified by the California Secretary of State. “The Michigan Secretary of State’s office has stated that the 6,000-vote mistake in favor of Democrats was due to human error, as the operator of the system did not update the software that’s needed to collect voting data and report results.” That’s the latest information about Antrim County in Michigan, which was using Dominion election software. That’s some serious lack of updating to register 6,000 votes for Democrats that should have been Republican votes. That is one of 47 counties in Michigan. I worked the March 2020 primary at the vote center at the El Dorado Transit office. While we were being trained on the laptops and ballot printing protocols the consultant made some updates that simplified our work operating the laptops. As far as we were concerned everything
went smooth. We had a ballot printing laptop go down and the Elections office had a replacement within 20-30 minutes. When the crush hit on Election Night our inspector helped print ballots, doubling up with our ballot operator. There was a Raffety second way for voters to get a ballot. They could take a computer card to plug into one of three special booths and their ballot would come up on a screen. They marked it up and then hit print and it came out of a printer associated with that screen booth. These screens were especially helpful for those with vision issues. I organized both the primary and general election schedules for our Lions Club. Our club members volunteer to work the election center as a fundraiser for the club. The money we made in the primary helped pay for a new double refrigerator for the clubhouse. I didn’t work the vote center Oct. 31-Nov. 3 because I was on the ballot, but I made up the schedule and got at least two additional club members involved in working the vote center. This time our vote center was the Mother Lode Lions Hall and that will be a permanent vote center from now on. The club members were happy about having it in our Lions Hall and so was county Elections. It is a big facility with lots of space for marking
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... our See’s Candy shack co-chairs learned they have to have a bigger order ... before an election ... voters stopped by and bought so much candy that our supplies ran extremely low. off social distancing. We also have a big parking lot that was repaved and re-striped at considerable expense a couple of years ago. Our club members appreciated the inspector assigned to our center, though he didn’t have the entertaining Army helicopter stories our last inspector did. One of our members took note of the darkness of the parking lot. She had worked Election Night. Some of the lights are motion activated. We have since learned that the lights in the parking lot are maintained by PG&E. Our hall maintenance chair has contacted them and that shouldn’t be an issue for the next election. Because our Halloween chair was working under a canopy outside collecting drive-by mail ballots I briefly chatted with her because I was going to be one of the club members doing our drive-by Halloween handout. There were a number of members who liked the drive-by hand-out better than the carnival and free hotdogs that we have always done in the hall. Returning to the canopy, it was mentioned by more than one club member that the event should be relocated — it being too close to the street entrance. As a side note, our See’s Candy shack co-chairs learned they have to
have a bigger order on hand before an election because a lot of the voters stopped by and bought so much candy that our supplies ran extremely low. Every participating club member who responded to my query said they enjoyed working the vote center. A couple had some good suggestions such as moving the drive-by vote canopy and marking off the entrances to encourage entry from the far end of the parking lot and having another sign indicating disabled parking is right by the club’s main entrance. Also, the club can arrange for our contract cleaning to take down tables to create more open space for the voters. We have chair dollies for moving excess chairs into the bar. The Mother Lode Lions Hall was the fifth busiest vote center, with 990 total voters. No. 1 was the Cameron Park Community Center with 1,350, El Dorado Hills Library No. 2 with 1,143, Lake Tahoe Community College No. 3 with 1,136 and El Dorado Hills Fire Station 85 No. 4 with 1,123. There were eight other vote centers. I have to end this column with this comment from the person who is in charge of our Christmas Tree along Highway 50 every year: “Hi Mike!!
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never-ending efforts to extract more revenue from productive segments of society. Among the possible “revenue enhancements” that have been proposed previously is another step-up in the income tax rates. But since California’s top marginal rate of 13.3% is the highest in the nation, the wealthy will either join the millions who have already left the state or supercharge their tax avoidance strategies. A slightly different “tax the rich” strategy is an outright wealth tax. Rather than tax the income of the wealthy, this tax would take a slice of one’s balance sheet every year. Again, should this foolish proposal start to gain traction, look for a massive outflow of capital from California to Texas, Nevada, Florida or a host of other states where elected political leadership rejects collectivist economic
policies. Also on the table is a sales tax on services. This would be proposed under the guise of comprehensive “tax reform” of which the sales taxes on services would be but one element. In any of its forms, don’t expect that “tax reform” in California would be revenue neutral. It would be a tax increase. The defeat of Proposition 15 was a great victory for taxpayers. But one thing is certain. While the tax-and-spend lobby might think twice about pursuing property tax increases, they will seek out more tax revenue anywhere they can find it. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
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I had a great time overall at the vote center. The liveliness of voter participation was good, as lack of voters makes the day drag on. The students were a true asset. The inspector, Logan, is an asset, too. He was calm during stressful situations (a label printer mishap), as well as a handful of cranky voters who had to share their displeasure of not having ‘their regular voting center’ open. Overall, I think the change to numerous vote centers are a
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Energy. The move is projected to save customers an average of $108 per year, according to Pioneer’s Chief Operating Officer Sam Kang. Pioneer began providing electricity in February 2018 and today has more than 93,000 customers. Since its beginnings the energy company has saved its customers a total of $27.6 million. Kang also said the lower rates customers will be paying could lead to Pioneer investing in local projects that will create local jobs. He also said Pioneer could try to help in limiting PG&E
public safety power shutoffs. “We are excited about this,” said Placerville Mayor Michael Saragosa. The vote comes less than a week after the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved Pioneer Energy to come to El Dorado County in all areas except for the South Lake Tahoe area, which is powered through Liberty Utilities. Placerville began looking at other options for electricity in 2019 when the City Council reached out to SMUD to see if they would consider annexing El Dorado County into their territory. SMUD couldn’t do
that and Placerville then began to look into participating in Pioneer Energy. If the city ultimately joins the Pioneer JPA along with the county, the Pioneer JPA will increase to nine voting members, one each from El Dorado County and the city of Placerville. Their voting shares will be altered with El Dorado County holding 36.81% and the city of Placerville holding 3.72%. The county and Placerville will be able to withdraw from Pioneer Energy at no cost as long as advanced, written notice of 12 months is given.
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Lucille Villalobos preps meals at the Upper Room in Placerville, for which she also serves as a board member.
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iving back to the community is not just a slogan for Placerville resident Lucille Villalobos, it is a way of life — one that defines who she is. Villalobos has a master’s degree in health administration as well as a master’s in pastoral ministries from Santa Clara University. Her academic background, life experience and expertise serve her well in her position with El Dorado County Health and Human Services. However, helping others does not stop at the end of her work day. Her philosophy of giving back is demonstrated 24/7. Villalobos was only 5 years old when her parents and seven siblings immigrated to the United States from the Azores, a series of islands off of Portugal. She knows full well the trials and challenges that face those who wish to become U.S. citizens. “My husband José and I were both immigrants. His family is from El Salvador,” she shared. “We know how hard it is to fit in, to learn the culture. We want to serve as role models and guide others through the process of becoming citizens.” Her personal mission is to help others succeed in their quest for citizenship. For the uninitiated, the naturalization process can be daunting. It can take more than a year from the point of submitting an application to the final test and, of course, everything is currently on hold due to the pandemic. Using her own experience, as well as her education, Villalobos has mastered the challenges of the federal bureaucracy that applicants face. Critical forms must be filled out with no room for error. “It may be a bad credit score or not being able to demonstrate continuous
In addition to volunteering with the Upper Room, Lucille Villalobos is a foster parent and teaches classes to help immigrants become legal U.S. citizens. residence for at least five years. Most applicants don’t know how to deal with those challenges,” she explained, adding that one small glitch in the paperwork can put the applicant back to square one. Being able to read, write and speak basic English is also a requisite — one that led to yet another way Villalobos has provide assistance. Three years ago she began teaching
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for her life of service “I like to use different modalities in my teaching — sometimes storytelling, other times working on the white board,” she explained. Her goal has always been to help with the process. Many students enrolled in her ESL and naturalization classes attend after putting in a full day’s work, indicating their resolve and dedication. In the three years that Villalobos helped with the naturalization process, 12 students have become citizens with all the rights therein. Another 12 applications have been put on hold due to the virus. Villalobos expands her community participation by teaching catechism at St. Patricks’ Catholic Church as well as serving on the church board. She also serves on the board for the Upper Room Dining Hall, a nonprofit organization assisting the homeless and needy. However, being on the board is more than board meetings and policy; Villalobos is there with hands-on service, taking part in the distribution of meals to those in need. Villalobos and her husband raised two sons. One is an engineer with Intel; the other is a data analyst with Facebook in Mountain View. When their two sons graduated from college and were on their own, empty nest syndrome stared Lucille and José in the face. They looked into the possibility of becoming foster parents and through the International Children’s Adoption program four foster sons are now part of the Villalobos family. Three are from Guatemala and one from Africa. As Villalobos seeks guidance in her life’s journey, she said she’s thankful her faith has served her well. She describes her daily life as one of “gratitude and compassion,” adding that she strives “to meet people where they are at and not through the judgmental lens.”
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Amador wine country celebrates 2020 harvest of ‘amazing quality’ Amador Vintners Special to the Democrat PLYMOUTH — Vintners in Amador County are celebrating another bountiful harvest of great-quality fruit that some are calling the best of their careers. After what has been a challenging year, the 2020 wine grape harvest in Amador Wine Country resulted in slightly lower yields, but high-quality and balanced fruit. Recognized for producing award-winning wines for many years, Amador County’s 2020 crop provided stellar grapes from which vintners will craft a beautiful vintage. Nestled in the Sierra Foothills, the region benefits from wonderful growing conditions including proper temperatures and climate to develop beautiful flavors and balanced acids that complement the terroir expression coming from the soils and place that is uniquely Amador. “I’m going to go out on a limb and say that this vintage may be some of the best wines of my career,”
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Amador County is home to some of the oldest vineyards in the state. Amador Old Zin vines are pictured here. said Emily Haines, head winemaker at Terra d’Oro winery and president of the Amador Vintners Association. “Every block we picked was spectacular, full of great color with balanced tannins and
acidity.” Harvest started and concluded about two weeks earlier this year compared to previous. Dry conditions and relatively mild temperatures during the 2020 growing
season provided the perfect climate for wine grapes to flourish. With a bounty of variety grown in the vineyards and many celebrated winemakers, some of which have been in the region for generations, the palette of wines produced in Amador County holds something for everyone to enjoy. “We are very excited about the quality of the grapes that came in this year. Our yields were down, but along with that came higher quality. We’re tickled about the 2020 vintage,” said Tom Dillian, longtime Amador County grape grower and owner of Dillian Wines. The region, long known for old vines and nuanced red wines, has become home to experimentation in the cellars which now provides unique and innovative wines to enjoy from numerous regions of the wine world. Most known for producing terroir-driven zinfandels, this year’s harvest also saw incredibly balanced barbera and other Italian varietals, robust syrah and other Rhône varietals and clean and expressive white
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About the Amador wine region The historical Amador wine region traces its roots back to the Gold Rush of the 1850s as settlers came looking for gold in the California foothills. Many of the prospectors were immigrants from Europe and brought with them their love of wine. Vineyards were planted and wineries opened to supply the thirst of the miners. Some plantings from the Gold Rush continue to thrive in Amador County today, giving producers access to some of the
oldest vineyards in California. The region is home to 45-plus wineries and more than 3,700 acres of vineyards planted on rolling hillsides. Long a home of amazing zinfandels, growers have planted, and winemakers are now making wines from a diverse array of grapes including barbera, sangiovese and syrah in the reds and sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio and viognier in the whites, just to name a few. The region has garnered acclaim for full bodied, rich fruit flavors in its wines with balance and harmony that pair well with numerous foods and cuisines. Award-winning restauranteurs and sommeliers seek out wines from the Amador region to complement their menus and enhance their wine lists.
Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0952 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 7 ELEVEN 41230A, located at 4316 Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95746/Mailing Address: 3005 Douglas Blvd #200, Roseville, CA 95661 Registered owner(s): Toor Properties Inc. A California Corporation, 1817 Eagle Glen Dr, Roseville, CA 95661 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Satnam Singh Toor SATNAM SINGH TOOR, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/19/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 8334 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0990 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. LIQUID SEDUCTION, 2. CAROLLA DRINKS, 3. CAVEMAN SPIRITS, located at 5050 Robert J Mathews Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Aurum Sierra, INC, 5050 Robert J Mathews Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/15/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cris E Steller CRIS E STELLER, PRESIDENT/CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/28/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 8340 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0989 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VEYA BEAUTY, located at 2200 Valley View Pkwy #4021, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Javon Mitchell, 2200 Valley View Pkwy #4021, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/27/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Javon Mitchell JAVON MITCHELL, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/28/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 8341 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0982 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KALI AUTO PLAZA, located at 3025 Alhambra Drive Suite #150, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Jesse L Scott, 2731 La Crescenta Drive #21, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/26/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jesse Scott JESSE SCOTT, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor
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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. FB2020-0928 FILE NO 2018A0000789 THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME PERRY CREEK WINERY, 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME REFERRED TO ABOVE WAS FILED IN EL DORADO COUNTY ON 6/20/18. Zin Man LLC, PO Box 350, Somerset, CA 95684 The business was conducted by Zin Man LLC, Dieter Juergens, Member /s/ Dieter Juergens Statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/12/2020. (See section 14411 ET SEC., Business and Professional Code) 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 8344
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0932 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. FINE LINE CAD HOME DESIGN, 2. FINE LINE CAD SERVICES, located at 1921 W. Milazzo Street, Meridan, ID 83646/Mailing Address: PO Box 2381, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Sandra L Booher, 1921 W. Milazzo Street, Meridan, ID 83646 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/29/1998 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sandra Booher SANDRA BOOHER, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Pursuant to section 2710 of the California Commercial code, notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held by competitive bid on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 10:00 am to satisfy the lien on the property stored at 3381 Mira Loma Drive, Cameron Park, CA in the units listed. #091 Glickerson, Glenn #084 Glickerson, Glenn #121 Glickerson, Glenn All units must be paid for at the time of sale. Each person attending must sign in and agree to follow all Rules and Regulations
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PETRETTI LANDSCAPE & POOLS, located at 6692 Merchandise Way Suite A, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/ Mailing Address: PO Box 708, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Land Tech Industries, INC, 5454 Oak Leaf Circle, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lawrence Petretti LAWRENCE PETRETTI, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/28/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 8345
The Amador Vintners Association is a voluntary membership-based organization working with more than 45 extraordinary member wineries and tasting rooms in Amador County to showcase the region’s award-winning zinfandels, barberas, Italian and Rhône varietals. Rich in wine history and heritage, Amador holds a special distinction as one of the only wine-producing regions to be home to all family-owned wineries. The Vintners host events and tastings throughout the year to invite guests to explore the region and learn more about Amador’s wine community and its history. To learn more visit amadorwine.com.
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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOSEPH PETER PACESAS, JR., aka JOSEPH PETER PACESAS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ERIK W. PACESAS and JANELLE M. BROWN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that ERIK W. PACESAS and JANELLE M. BROWN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 6, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: JON L. ZITOMER Zitomer & Roberts, P.C. 3420 Coach Lane, Ste. 8A Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 676-8041 11/16, 11/23, 11/30 8383
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of the sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed by 5:00 p.m. on the day following the sale. Buyers must provide a current, original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. Management reserves the right to cancel the auction in the event of settlement with the obligated party. 11/23, 11/30 8391 ORDINANCE NO. 5132 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.74 COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE AND MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: CHAPTER 8.74 – COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE AND MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IS HEREBY REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACED AS SET FORTH BELOW: Sec. 8.74.010. - Title. This chapter shall be known and may be referred to in all proceedings as the County Emergency Medical Service and Medical Transportation Ordinance. (Code 1997, § 8.74.010; Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.00), 2-26-2013 ) Sec. 8.74.020. - Regulatory authority. The emergency and non-emergency transportation of sick, disabled, or injured persons is a matter closely affecting the public interest, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the County. California Constitution, Article 11, Section 7, and Health and Safety Code §§ 1443 and 1797 et seq., among others, authorizes the County to develop an emergency medical services program and to operate the emergency medical services system pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code § 1797 et seq. Pursuant to that authority, the Board of Supervisors has established and designated a local Emergency Medical Services Agency under the Chief Administrative Office in accordance with Health and Safety Code § 1797.200 et seq. It is the intent of the Board of Supervisors to undertake the prescribed functions and responsibilities of a local government entity concerning ambulance services as authorized, and to exercise as allowed by law its discretion and authority to regulate emergency and non-emergency ambulance and medical transport services consistent with the laws of the State. (Code 1997, § 8.74.020; Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.020), 2-26-2013 ) Sec. 8.74.030. - Scope and purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to enact regulations which are necessary for the public health, safety and welfare, including to: A. Allow for the orderly integrated and lawful operation of a local emergency and non-emergency medical services system pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code § 1797 et seq.; B. Allow for adequate, appropriate and efficient ambulance services in all areas of the County, including allowing for exclusive operating areas for designated ambulance services to maximize the use of available resources in accordance with Health and Safety Code § 1797.224; C. Enact regulations for issuing contracts as appropriate for ambulances and aircraft; D. Set the standards and requirements for emergency medical services, personnel and training, equipment and supplies, response times, communications, and medical transportation in accordance with Health and Safety Code § 1797.200 et seq.; and E. Protect the public by ensuring that these standards and requirements are met and authorize the Emergency Medical Services Agency under the County’s Chief Administrative Office to enforce these standards and requirements and to make necessary and reasonable policies, procedures, and/or protocols for the effective and reasonable administration of this chapter. (Code 1997, § 8.74.030; Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.030), 2-26-2013 ) Sec. 8.74.040. - Definitions. The following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Advanced life support (ALS) means special services designed to provide definitive prehospital emergency medical care, including, but not limited to, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cardiac monitoring, cardiac defibrillation, advanced airway management, intravenous therapy, administration of specified drugs and other medicinal preparations, and other specified techniques and procedures administered by authorized personnel under the direct supervision of a base hospital as part of a local emergency medical services system at the scene of an emergency, during transport to an acute care hospital, during interfacility transfer, and while in the emergency department of an acute care hospital until responsibility is assumed by the emergency or other medical staff of that hospital or as otherwise defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Health Care Finance Administration, and Health and Safety Code § 1797.52. Air ambulance means any aircraft specially constructed, modified or equipped, and used for the primary purposes of responding to emergency calls and transporting critically ill or injured patients whose medical flight crew has at a minimum two attendants certified or licensed in Advance Life Support (22 CCR § 100280). Air ambulance transport contract means a contract with the County for an air ambulance to respond to requests for air medical transportation of critically ill or injured patients from locations within the County. Mutual aid agreements may qualify as air ambulance transport contracts. Ambulance means a ground transportation vehicle that is specially constructed, modified or equipped, and used for the purpose of transporting sick, injured, convalescent, infirm, or otherwise incapacitated persons. Ambulance transport contract means a contract with the County to provide ambulance services within the County. Ambulance transport contractor means any entity or public agency that contracts with the County to provide ambulance services within the County. Arrival at the scene means the time that an ambulance comes to a physical stop at an emergency scene (wheels stopped) or a medical transportation services vehicle comes to a stop at the designated location (wheels stopped). Attendant means a trained and qualified individual who, regardless of whether attendant also serves as driver, is responsible for the care of patients, and who has met all license, certification, accreditation and other requirements of State laws and regulations, and local policies, protocols, ordinances and regulations. Basic life support (BLS) means emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures which, as a minimum, include recognizing respiratory and cardiac arrest and starting the proper application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to maintain life without invasive techniques until the victim may be transported or until advanced life support is available in accordance with Health and Safety Code
§ 1797.60. Contract means a signed agreement with an emergency medical service entity for the provision of emergency medical services within the County. Contract officer means the Manager of Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Preparedness and Response, or the County employee designated as the manager responsible for administration of the County’s Emergency Medical Services Agency. Contractor means a person or entity or a public agency that contracts with the County to provide emergency medical services within the County. County means the County of El Dorado, a political subdivision of the State of California, and may alternately describe the geographical area within the jurisdiction of the County for the purposes of this chapter. Critical care transport (CCT) means a transport during which a patient requires a level of medical care and/or observation that exceeds the standard scope of practice for County accredited paramedics. Such services may be rendered by specially trained and authorized paramedics, or registered nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, perfusionists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners or nurse mid-wives as determined by the physician responsible for the patient and the Emergency Medical Services Medical Director. Designated dispatch center means the dispatch agency designated by the County for the purpose of coordinating the response of emergency medical services within the County. Driver means a person licensed and qualified to operate a medical transportation services vehicle. Emergency means a condition or situation in which an individual has a need for immediate medical attention, or where the potential for such need is perceived by emergency medical personnel, a public safety agency in accordance with Health and Safety Code § 1797.70, or a prudent layperson. Emergency medical dispatch or EMD means medical dispatch protocols and pre-arrival instructions approved by the EMS Agency Medical Director and Contract Officer, based on the emergency medical dispatch national standard curriculum as the standard. Emergency medical response means responding immediately to any request for medical transportation service for an emergency medical condition. An immediate response is one in which the medical transportation vehicle responding begins as quickly as possible to take the steps necessary to respond to the call. Emergency medical services or EMS means the services utilized in responding to a medical emergency. Emergency Medical Services Agency or EMS Agency means the administrative agency responsible for the direct oversight of prehospital care in the County, acting under the County’s Chief Administrative Office pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 1797.200. EMS aircraft means any aircraft utilized for the purpose of prehospital emergency patient response and transport. The term “EMS aircraft” includes air ambulances and all categories of rescue aircraft (22 CCR § 100279). Emergency medical services (EMS) entity means a licensed person or entity or a public agency that is specially trained, equipped, and staffed to provide emergency medical services, including providing care to ill or injured persons. Emergency medical technician (EMT) means an individual trained in all facets of basic life support, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 1797.60, and in accordance with standards prescribed in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2 (22 CCR § 100056 et seq.), and who has a valid State EMT certificate. Emergency medical technician-paramedic (EMT-P) means an individual who is educated and trained in all elements of prehospital advanced life support; whose scope of practice is to provide advanced life support in accordance with the standards prescribed in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 4 (22 CCR § 100135 et seq.) and who has a valid State paramedic license. Paramedics working in the County must additionally be accredited in accordance with standards established by the EMS Agency Medical Director. Exclusive operating area (EOA) means an emergency medical services area or subarea defined by the emergency medical services plan for which a local EMS agency, upon the recommendation of the County, restricts operations to one or more emergency ambulance services or providers of limited advanced life support or advanced life support (Health and Safety Code § 1797.85). Interfacility transport (IFT) service means the movement of a patient from one health care facility to another in a contracted ambulance or air ambulance. Limited advanced life support (LALS) means, in accordance with Health and Safety Code § 1797.92, special services designed to provide prehospital emergency medical care limited to techniques and procedures that exceed basic life support but are less than advanced life support and are those procedures pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 1797.171. Litter van means a vehicle which is modified, equipped, and used for the purpose of providing non-emergency medical transportation for those medical passengers with stable medical conditions who require the use of a litter or gurney, and which is not routinely equipped or staffed for the specialized care provided in an ambulance. Litter van medical passenger means a person in need of transportation for medical purposes such as attendance at a doctor’s appointment, clinic visit or for other non-emergency reason. Medical passengers are differentiated from patients in that their medical condition is stable and it is not anticipated that they will need medical observation, intervention, or treatment during non-emergency medical transportation. The passenger must be able to maintain an open airway without assistance and self-administer any medical care en route. The EMS Agency Medical Director may establish policies that differentiate between patients and medical passengers. Medical Director means the Medical Director of the County EMS Agency. Medical transportation entity means a person or entity appropriately licensed and specially trained, equipped and staffed to provide medical transportation services for medical passengers. Medical transportation services means the provision of non-emergency transportation of medical passenger by a litter van or wheelchair van that is licensed, permitted, operated, and equipped in accordance with applicable State laws and regulations. Medical transportation services do not include transportation of medical passengers by private passenger vehicle, taxicab, public transit or other forms of public transportation. Non-emergency call means a situation in which there is no perceived need for immediate action, attention or decisionmaking to prevent death or to reduce suffering. Physician means an individual licensed by the State as a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy. Primary response area means a geographical area designated by the
County in a contract. Public Health Officer means the County’s Public Health Officer. Registered nurse means an individual licensed by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing, and, under certain circumstances, may include a nurse who is licensed by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and provides medical transportation services across the California-Nevada border. Rescue aircraft means an aircraft whose usual function is not prehospital emergency patient transport, but which may be utilized, in compliance with local EMS policy, for prehospital emergency patient transport when use of an air ambulance or ambulance is inappropriate or unavailable. Rescue aircraft includes ALS, BLS, and auxiliary rescue aircraft (22 CCR § 100281). Rescue aircraft transport contract means a contract with the County for the utilization of a rescue aircraft. Response time means the time interval from the moment that the ambulance or medical transportation entity is first made aware of the callback number, the address of the patient or passenger, and (a) in the case of ambulance, the presumptive patient condition as defined by EMD; or (b) in the case of medical transportation services the requested level of service, to arrival at the scene. Standby or special event means (a) an event where spectators and/or participants in the event have a potential for illness or injury, or (b) any situation where a previously announced event results in a gathering of persons in one general locale, sufficient in numbers, or engaged in an activity, that creates a need to have one or more EMS resources at the site. Wheelchair van means a vehicle which is modified, equipped, and used for the purpose of providing non-emergency medical transportation for wheelchair van medical passengers, and that is not routinely staffed or equipped with the medical equipment required for the specialized care provided in an ambulance. Wheelchair van medical passenger means a medical passenger whose condition is such that the passenger may be transported seated in a wheelchair. The passenger must be able to sit erect, hold his or her head up, maintain an open airway without assistance, and self-administer any medical care needed en route. (Code 1997, § 8.74.040; Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.040), 2-26-2013 ) Sec. 8.74.050. - System description. Geopolitically, the County is divided into two County Service Areas: County Service Area No. 3, including the Lake Tahoe Basin, the City of South Lake Tahoe, and the Meeks Bay and Tahoma areas; and County Service Area No. 7, including the western slope of the County, and the City of Placerville. The County provides ambulance services consisting of two exclusive operating areas (EOA) and one non-exclusive operating area. Ambulances and other emergency medical services may be authorized pursuant to a contract with the County to provide services in areas of the County in which market rights are not exclusively assigned through an EOA. A. Exclusive operating areas (EOA). 1. County Service Area No. 3 - South Shore: The County procures 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency ambulance transport, all ambulance interfacility transport, and critical care transport services through a contracted provider, and establishes an exclusive operating area through a competitive bidding process consistent with Health & Safety Code 1797.224. 2. County Service Area No. 7: This area is an exclusive operating area served by the County for 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports, and ambulance interfacility transports that originate and terminate in the County. The County is the sole provider of these services and has provided ambulance service in the same manner and scope since January 1, 1981 pursuant to H&S Code 1797.224. The State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority has acknowledged and agreed that pursuant to Health & Safety Code 1797.224, the County qualifies as an entity that has provided emergency medical services and ambulance transport services in CSA No.7 in the same manner and scope since January 1, 1981. (Settlement Agreement, OAH Case No. 2019010199, dated July 18, 2019, approved July 23, 2019 by Administrative Law Judge) B. Non-exclusive operating areas. 1. County Service Area No. 3 - West Shore: This zone is non-exclusive for all services. . 2. County Service Area No. 7: This area is non-exclusive for non-emergency ambulance transports and ambulance interfacility transports that originate in the County and terminate outside of the County. 3. All areas within the County are non-exclusive for air ambulance and rescue aircraft services including air ambulance interfacility transports and critical care transports. 4. All areas within the County are nonexclusive for the provision of EMS services of advanced life support and limited advanced life support levels of care that are not provided by an ambulance. 5. All areas within the County are nonexclusive for the provision of medical transportation services providing nonemergency transportation of medical passengers. C. Areas bordering the County. County may enter into contracts or mutual aid agreements for EMS service to bordering counties. Any exclusivity for these agreements will be determined by the County within which the service area lies. ( Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.050), 2-26-2013 ) Sec. 8.74.060. - Service requirements. Ambulance services and all emergency medical services shall conform to all laws, rules, and regulations set forth in the Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code, and all Federal, State and County codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols applicable to emergency medical services and/or ambulance services. Nothing by way of this chapter shall be construed to conflict with existing State laws concerning emergency medical services. A. Ambulance. Any person, owner, entity or agency operating, conducting, advertising, engaging in or professing to be engaged in the operation of any ambulance service, whether at the BLS, ALS, or CCT level, within the County must have a contract with the County in conformance with the requirements of this chapter prior to said operations. 1. All contractors of emergency ambulance services shall provide continuous 24-hour-per-day service, seven days a week, unless otherwise specified by the EMS agency in their contract. 2. All emergency and non-emergency ambulance responses and transports shall be provided at the ALS level, in conformity with the California Code of Regulations, (22 CCR § 100167(b)(1)), State regulations and requirements, the County’s Emergency Medical Services Agency Policy and Procedure Manual, Trauma Plan, and EMS Plan, County’s field treatment protocols, and all agreements and contracts pertaining in whole or in part to patient care.
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Public Notices 3. The EMS Agency Medical Director shall set the standards for emergency medical dispatch. 4. The ambulance contractor shall adhere to and provide to the EMS Agency a staffing or deployment plan that describes the contractor’s method of operation within the County. 5. No contractor shall cause or allow its ambulance to respond to a location without receiving a specific request from its designated dispatch center for emergency medical services at that location. In the case of a witnessed incident, the ambulance staff shall notify the designated dispatch center to be assigned to the incident. 6. In the event that an ambulance contractor is unable to respond to an individual request for emergency medical service, that contractor shall immediately notify its designated dispatch center. B. Air ambulance service. Any person, owner, entity or agency operating, conducting, advertising, engaging in or professing to be engaged in the operation of any fixed or rotary wing air ambulance service, whether at the BLS, ALS, or CCT level, within the County; or any rotary wing air ambulance service based outside the County but providing air ambulance service within the County, must have a contract with the County in conformance with the requirements of this chapter prior to said operations. Any person, owner, entity or agency operating, conducting, advertising, engaging in or professing to engage in, fixed-wing air ambulance service based outside of the County and providing air ambulance services within the County must be appropriately licensed and authorized in their jurisdiction of origin. 1. Air ambulance contractors shall meet or exceed the requirements in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 8, Sections 100302 and 100306. 2. Air ambulance contractors based within the State shall provide an ALS level of service in conformity with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 8, Section 100276 et seq. 3. Air ambulance contractors shall meet or exceed all Federal licenses and permits necessary to provide air ambulance services. 4. Air ambulance contractors, and any hospital at which an air ambulance is based, housed, or stationed either permanently or temporarily, shall meet or exceed all Federal, State and local regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures relating to air ambulances and shall comply with all appropriate Federal aviation regulations pertaining to and including flight operations, pilot flight and time duty, flight crews, and maintenance inspections. 5. No air ambulance contractor shall cause or allow its air ambulance to respond to a location without receiving a specific request from the designated dispatch center for such service at that location. In the case of a witnessed incident, the air ambulance staff shall notify the designated dispatch center to be assigned to the incident. 6. In the event that an air ambulance contractor is unable to respond to a request for emergency medical service, that air ambulance contractor shall immediately notify the designated dispatch center. C. Rescue aircraft service. The County may enter into one or more rescue aircraft transport contracts for the utilization of rescue aircraft in the prehospital emergency transport of a patient when use of an air ambulance or ambulance is not available or not appropriate under the circumstances. Rescue aircraft operations shall at all times be in conformance with the requirements of this chapter. Rescue aircraft transport contracts may be issued for the entire County or for specific primary response areas within the County. 1. A request for service from the designated dispatch center shall be deemed as authorization for the use of rescue aircraft operated by the California Highway Patrol, Department of Forestry, National Guard, or the Federal government. 2. In the event of a witnessed incident or where a rescue aircraft receives a request to respond from other than the designated dispatch center, the rescue aircraft contractor shall notify the designated dispatch center via radio or appropriate ground relay to be assigned to the incident. 3. In the event that a rescue aircraft contractor is unable to respond to a request for emergency medical service, that rescue aircraft contractor shall immediately notify the designated dispatch center. 4. No rescue aircraft contractor subject to this chapter shall cause or allow its rescue aircraft to respond to a location without receiving a specific request or assignment from the designated dispatch center for such service at that location. In the case of a witnessed incident, the rescue aircraft staff shall notify the designated dispatch center to be assigned to the incident. 5. Rescue aircraft providers, including any company, lessee, agency (excluding agencies of the Federal government), provider, owner, operator who provides or makes available prehospital air transport, or medical personnel, either directly or indirectly, shall adhere to all local statutes, ordinances, policies, and procedures applicable to EMS aircraft operations. D. Medical transportation services. Medical transportation services will not be provided on an exclusive basis. No permit is required to furnish, operate, conduct, maintain, or otherwise engage in or advertise medical transportation services in El Dorado County. 1. A medical transportation entity shall maintain equipment, personnel, and conduct operations in compliance with standards for reimbursement for nonemergency medical transportation services for eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 7 and California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 3, Chapter 3, Article 3, (22 CCR §§ 51200 and 51231.1). 2. No medical transportation entity shall furnish, operate, conduct, maintain, or otherwise engage in or advertise, offer, or profess to engage in ambulance service in El Dorado County unless they hold a currently valid ambulance operator’s permit. 3. No medical transportation entity shall transport to an emergency department of an acute care hospital or utilize any ingress, egress, or parking specified for ambulances or emergency vehicles within the County. E. ALS services. Anyone wishing to provide ALS services utilizing EMS personnel certified at the ALS or LALS level must do so pursuant to a contract with the County. F. Standby or special event. ALS or LALS standby or special event coverage utilizing EMS personnel (non-ambulance services) will not be provided on an exclusive basis. EMS entities located outside the County utilizing EMS personnel may do so pursuant to a contract with the County for ALS or LALS level of service. ( Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.060), 2-26-2013 ) Sec. 8.74.070. - Rates. A. Ambulance rates. The Board of Supervisors will establish the rates for emergency and non-emergency ambulance service. For non-exclusive operating areas for emergency or nonemergency ambulance service, the rates will be in accordance with the provider’s contract. .. (Code 1997, § 8.74.080; Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.070), 2-26-2013 ) Sec. 8.74.080. - Contract requirements. A. Applications. Applications for a contract shall be submitted on forms supplied by the County and shall include all of the following information. If applicant is required to be licensed and permitted by the California Highway Patrol, they shall hold a valid license and permit prior to submitting the application: 1. The names and addresses of the applicant, registered owner, partner, officers, directors, and all shareholder who hold or control ten percent or more of the stock of the applicant, all cumulatively referred to hereinafter as “applicant;” 2. The name under which the applicant is, or proposes to engage in business; 3. The type and level of service proposed; 4. A statement specifying whether
the applicant has provided any EMS services outside the County, and if so, under what name, what type of service, where and for how long; 5. A copy of a current CHP emergency ambulance nontransferable license unless exempt; 6. A copy of a current CHP authorized emergency vehicle permit for each ambulance if required by the CHP; 7. A copy of a current County business license and a copy of the business license for each city in which the applicant is doing business; 8. A statement of the legal history of the applicant inclusive of all criminal and civil convictions, suspensions and/ or termination of EMS contracts. The statement shall be accompanied by a completed application for a criminal record check from the applicant; 9. A statement that the applicant will abide, where applicable, by regulations of the California Vehicle Code and the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Motor Vehicles; 10. A statement specifying the education, training, and experience of the applicant in the care and transportation of patients; 11. A statement that the applicant understands and will comply with the County’s EMS Agency’s policies and procedures for staffing, equipment, and supply specifications and requirements, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs); 12. A detailed description of the applicant’s training and orientation programs for all EMS personnel, inclusive of EMTs and EMT-Ps, CCT authorized personnel, dispatchers, drivers, and maintenance staff; 13. A detailed description of the radio equipment, including vehicle radios as well as cellular phones in use; 14. A detailed statement demonstrating that the applicant owns or controls, in good mechanical condition, the required equipment to consistently provide the type of EMS service for which the Applicant is applying, and that applicant owns or controls a suitable facility from which contracted services will be operated, and the address and hours of operation for each facility listed; 15. A detailed description of the number of ambulances and/or EMS aircraft in use and for each: the make and model, year, vehicle identification number, State vehicle license number and proof of current Department of Motor Vehicles registration, where applicable proof of California Highway Patrol ambulance inspection report and ambulance identification certificate, and in the case of EMS aircraft, the aircraft registration number; 16. Evidence of insurance meeting the requirements of the County; 17. A statement that the applicant understands and will comply with the County’s EMS vehicle inspection process including any required fees; 18. A detailed description of the applicant’s program for maintenance for vehicles and/or aircraft, and equipment; 19. A quality assurance plan that meets EMS policies for the specific level of service; 20. A detailed list of all EMS personnel, inclusive of EMTs, EMTP, registered nurses, and physicians and surgeons, with each person’s license and certification information, license number and expiration date, and issuing jurisdiction, as well as ambulance driver’s certificate and Department of Motor Vehicle license classification, number and expiration date, pilot license, classifications and expiration; 21. A staffing or deployment plan that describes the applicant’s method of operation within the County; 22. For air ambulance and rescue aircraft applications, applicant shall also include proof of registration with the FAA and licensure and certification within the local jurisdiction of origin including Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) accreditation. Air ambulance applicants based outside the State of California shall have the burden to demonstrate approximate equivalence with State of California and County rules, regulations, and polices requirements; 23. The application fee as set by the County; 24. A statement that the applicant will participate in the County’s disaster response plan; 25. Any other information that the County deems necessary for determination of compliance with this chapter. B. Application fees. The County shall set the contract application fees by resolution. The fees shall not exceed the reasonable costs of administering and enforcing this chapter as determined by the Board of Supervisors. The application fee is nonrefundable. The ambulance inspection fee, if charged, may be returned if the applicant does not meet the basic requirements for an application and ambulances are not inspected. C. Change in circumstances. An applicant shall notify the Contract Officer, if any information in their application changes during the pendency of their application and shall provide, within five days of that notification, updated information. In the event of a change in ownership of the applicant, the successor owner shall submit a new application. D. Application review, approval, or denial. 1. Review of application. Within 60 days of receipt of a completed application and fee, the Contract Officer shall review the application, the site of operation, vehicles, and any other information the County deems necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter and shall determine if an extension is necessary or make a determination of: a. Whether the applicant has submitted all of the required application information; b. Whether the applicant meets all the requirements of applicable laws, regulations and policies, and this chapter; c. Whether the applicant’s vehicles, equipment, and appurtenances including radios, are in good working order and the vehicles pass inspection in accordance herein; d. Whether the applicant is able to provide the requested service that meets the needs of the County and the public; e. Whether the applicant has knowingly made a false statement of fact and/or knowingly failed to disclose pertinent facts, in the application, or committed any other act involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or moral turpitude; and f. Whether the applicant previously held a contract that was terminated or suspended, and whether the grounds for such termination or suspension remain. 2. Approval of application for contract. If it is determined that the applicant meets all requirements within this chapter, the County shall approve the application and the Contract Officer shall issue the appropriate contract 3. Denial of application for contract. a. If the application is not complete, the application shall be returned to the applicant. If it is determined that the applicant does not meet all requirements of this chapter, then County shall deny the application and Contract Officer shall notify the applicant in writing by certified mail. b. Denial of applications shall be final unless applicant complies with the appeal procedure herein. c. Denial of an application may be appealed in writing to the Chief Administrative Officer within 15 business days from the date of the mailed notice of denial. The appeal shall be signed by an authorized representative of appellant and shall set forth all relevant facts and law in support of the appeal. d. The decision of the Chief Administrative Officer is final, unless otherwise provided by law. e. Evidence. An appeal to the Chief Administrative Officer need not be conducted according to the technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses. Any relevant evidence may be admitted if it is of such nature as responsible persons are accustomed to rely on in the conduct of serious affairs. Written statements by a County officer or employee, an officer or employee of the State, or an officer or employee of any law enforcement or fire protection district acting in the course and scope of their
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official duties or employment may be accepted as evidence. The rules of privilege shall be effective to the same extent that they are now or hereafter may be recognized in civil actions. Irrelevant or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded. E. Term. A contract is valid for the period of time, and subject to the limitations, contained therein. Terms for renewal of contracts, if applicable, will be defined in the contract. F. Exceptions to contract requirements for ambulance. The ambulance contract requirements shall not apply to the following: 1. Vehicles operated at the request of local authorities during any declared state of war emergency, state of emergency or local emergency, as defined in the Government Code or other periods of disaster or mass casualty incidents; 2. Ambulances based and properly permitted outside the County transporting a patient into the County or transporting a patient through the County. In order to maintain proper medical control, communications shall be maintained under the requirements of the authorizing jurisdiction of origin of the transporting vehicles; 3. Vehicles operated by governmental agencies and contractors of Federal or State agencies providing services under the authority of the governmental agency; 4. As part of mutual aid requested by local authorities, a contracted provider, an incident commander, designated dispatch center or the County. Mutual aid providers must be properly licensed and authorized to provide services within their jurisdiction of origin. G. Exceptions to contract requirements for EMS aircraft. The County may allow air ambulances and rescue aircraft to operate within the County without contracts as follows: 1. At the request of local authorities during any declared state of war emergency, state of emergency, or local emergency as defined in the Government Code or other periods of disaster or mass casualty incidents; 2. Where governmental agencies of Federal or State contractors are providing services under the authority of that governmental agency; 3. As part of mutual aid requested by local authorities, an incident commander, designated dispatch center or the County. Mutual aid providers must be properly licensed and authorized to provide services within their jurisdiction of origin; 4. In cases in which the County determines that the use of specialized aircraft or clinical teams may provide a benefit to the health and safety of a patient or the County; 5. In cases in which the performance characteristics of a particular aircraft may allow the safe completion of a specific medical flight that could not be safely accomplished using a currently contracted air ambulance. H. Changes to operations. The contractor shall notify the County about changes to business location and phone numbers, hours of operations, service charges and rates, insurance coverage, changes to the applicant, registered owner, partner, officer, director, controlling shareholder, or any other substantive change to the application on file, within 15 days of such changes. ( Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.080), 2-26-2013 ) Sec. 8.74.090. - Clinical requirements. The Medical Director shall have medical control. All EMT and EMT-P personnel working in the County shall provide patient care in accordance with medical care policies, procedures, and protocols promulgated by the EMS Medical Director and shall provide the Medical Director with full access to all medical information pertinent to clinical care, data collection, evaluation and analysis. ( Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.090), 2-26-2013 ) Sec. 8.74.100. - Operational requirements. A. Personnel standards and training requirements. A contractor shall only employ personnel who comply with the requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Health and Safety Code § 1797 et seq.; this chapter; and the County’s Emergency Medical Services Agency Policy and Procedure Manual. 1. Ambulance personnel. Each ambulance shall be staffed with no less than one EMT-P and one EMT, and shall be equipped with appropriate medical equipment and supplies. a. Ambulance staff shall have satisfied the provisions of Sections 1100.3 and 1101 of the California Code of Regulations; Vehicle Code § 12527; and Health and Safety Code § 1797.160. b. Ambulance staff shall be proficient in safely operating the vehicle assigned including defensive drivers training, and shall within 12 months of employment successfully complete an emergency vehicle operators course (eight-hour) which has been submitted to and approved by the County. c. Ambulance staff shall be trained and competent in the proper use of all emergency vehicles and medical equipment, and shall hold the appropriate level of certification and/ or accreditation to the level of service provided as specified in the contract. 2. Critical care transport (CCT) personnel. Each CCT vehicle shall be staffed with a minimum of one EMT and one specially trained and authorized EMT-P, or two EMTs and at least one registered nurse, physician, respiratory therapist, perfusionist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse mid-wife as determined by the physician responsible for the patient in accordance with policies established by the EMS Agency Medical Director. If the registered nurse, physician, or other advanced clinical attendant is also certified as an EMT or licensed as an EMT-P, the second EMT will not be required. 3. Interfacility transport (IFT) personnel. Each IFT shall be staffed with no less than one EMT-P and one EMT. 4. Air ambulance personnel. Air ambulances based in California shall be appropriately staffed and equipped to the advanced life support level pursuant to the requirements established in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 8 (22 CCR § 100276 et seq.). a. If an air ambulance contractor utilizes flight nurses, contractor shall ensure that all flight nurses are licensed by the State. Flight nurses whose license has lapsed shall not be allowed to provide prehospital care within the County until they have met all requirements to bring their license current. Contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations from the Health and Safety Code, Division 2.5; California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9; and the California Nurse Practice Act of 1974. b. Air ambulances based outside the State shall be appropriately staffed and equipped to the advanced life support level pursuant to the State and local requirements of their jurisdiction of origin. 5. Rescue aircraft personnel. Rescue aircraft based in the State shall be appropriately staffed and equipped to the classified level of service provided in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 8 (22 CCR § 100281 et seq.). 6. 7. ALS service personnel. All ALS service personnel shall be licensed and accredited at the ALS level. 8. Standby or special event personnel. All special event personnel shall be licensed and accredited at the ALS or LALS level. B. Equipment and supply requirements. Each contractor shall meet or exceed the medical equipment and supply requirements set forth in Federal and State law, the California Code of Regulations, this chapter, the County’s Emergency Medical Services Agency Policy and Procedure Manual, together with the following requirements applicable to the level of service being offered: 1. Ambulance, critical care transport, and interfacility transport. Each ambulance shall be equipped according to the vehicle safety and equipment requirements of the California Vehicle Code and the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Motor Vehicles, and shall carry a photocopy or original current vehicle registration, current insurance identification, and unless
otherwise exempt, a current California Highway Patrol inspection permit authorizing the use of the vehicle as an ambulance. Each interfacility transport by ambulance shall meet the requirements of this section. Each critical care transport vehicle shall also carry additional equipment and supplies as required by the sending physician. 2. Air ambulance interfacility transport. All interfacility transports by air ambulance shall meet the requirements for air ambulance and rescue aircraft equipment and supplies set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 3, Chapter 8, Article 5 (22 CCR § 100306). 3. ALS service. ALS service providers shall be equipped and supplied in accordance with the requirements for the level of service identified in their contract. 4. Standby or special event. Standby or special event providers shall be equipped and supplied in accordance with the requirements for the level of service identified in their contract. (Code 1997, § 8.74.060; Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.100), 2-26-2013 ) Sec. 8.74.110. - Insurance requirements. A. Each contractor shall secure and maintain at its sole expense in full force during the entire contract term, automobile, public liability, aircraft liability, general liability, workers compensation, and professional liability error and omissions, insurance as required by, and in the form and amounts with the endorsements and conditions established by, the County’s Risk Manager. B. Each contract shall contain provisions, subject to County Counsel review and approval, that the contractor agrees to protect, hold harmless and defend the County, its board, agents, officers, and employees from any and all claims or actions for property damage, personal injury, sickness, disease, or economic and consequential losses, in any way arising out of or incident to the contractor’s acts or omissions under this chapter, and to pay any and all judgments, costs, attorney’s fees which may be rendered against the County, its board, agents, officers, and employees in any and all such actions and proceedings. (Code 1997, § 8.74.130; Ord. No. 4568, 12-12-2000; Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.110), 2-26-2013 ) Sec. 8.74.120. - Advertising. All advertising shall comply with the following requirements: A. Advertising shall comply with Health and Safety Code § 1797.180, California Code of Regulations, Title 13 and Title 22, and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol. B. Any use of a telephone number on an Ambulance for non-emergency ambulance services shall include the phrase “For Emergencies Dial 9-1-1” in capital letters that are at least as large as the letters used for the telephone number. ( Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.120), 2-26-2013 ) Sec. 8.74.130. - Emergency and disaster operations. A. In the event of a disaster or mass casualty incident, the ability of the County to provide necessary prehospital emergency medical services may be disrupted or be inadequate for the number of casualties. It is necessary, therefore, that all contractors be available to assist disaster or mass casualty incidents. The County will determine the amount of the assistance needed, acceptable ambulance staffing and configuration, and may authorize the dispatch of ambulances as permitted by law. Each contractor shall make available and place into service all licensed and properly equipped units at the request of the County. The County will coordinate all medical mutual aid requests through the County designated dispatch center. B. Contractor shall have its disaster response and personnel callback plan on file with the County EMS Agency. C. All management and field personnel of the contractor shall follow guidelines and directions of the County’s multi-casualty incident plan during these emergency operations. D. The County may assist the contractor in seeking reimbursement for contractor costs from any disaster relief monies. The County shall have no financial responsibility for these costs or charges. E. Contractors who provide emergency medical response shall participate at least once per year in a Countyorganized or -approved disaster exercise by sending one fully staffed emergency ambulance and one representative from management. A minimum 90-day written notice from the EMS Agency or its designee will be provided. All costs associated with their participation in the disaster exercise shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor. (Code 1997, § 8.74.090; Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.130), 2-26-2013 ) Sec. 8.74.140. - Enforcement. A. Inspections and investigations. 1. The County shall have the right to inspect, and audit, records, facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel, and methods of operation of a contractor whenever the County deems such inspection necessary. 2. The contractor shall cooperate with County in any investigations or possible violations of this chapter and shall make all dispatch logs and similar dispatch records including tape recordings available for inspection and copying at reasonable times at the contractor’s regular place of business. All tape recordings shall remain available for a minimum of 60 days from the date the recording was made. 3. The contractor shall allow County to inspect on a pre-announced or unannounced basis all emergency medical services vehicles and aircraft used by the contractor within the County. The purpose of such inspection is to determine if the vehicle or aircraft and its equipment and supplies are in good working order, properly maintained and equipped for the provision of the emergency medical services for which it is contracted. The inspection for ambulances will be for all equipment identified in the County’s Emergency Medical Services Agency Policy and Procedure Manual which has not been inspected by the California Highway Patrol under the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Vehicle Code §§ 1103 and 1103.2. The contractor shall inform the County of any suspension and/or revocation of their California Highway Patrol ambulance service license or vehicle certificate or permit for vehicles used within the County. B. Consumer complaints. Any person alleging that a contractor has provided unsatisfactory or inappropriate emergency medical services may file a written complaint with the Contract Officer setting forth such allegations. The Contract Officer shall notify the contractor in writing of the receipt of the complaint. The Contract Officer shall investigate the complaint to determine whether the Contractor has committed any improper act or failed to satisfactorily perform any duty specified in this chapter. Contractor may provide a written response to the Contract Officer in writing within ten business days from the receipt of that notification. If the Contract Officer determines that a contractor has committed a violation of this chapter, the Contract Officer shall take timely and reasonable actions to secure compliance with the conditions and provisions of this chapter. If the Contract Officer is unable to secure compliance, the Contract Officer will initiate action to suspend, revoke, or terminate the contract. C. Suspension and/or termination. 1. Following the procedures specified in the contract, the County may suspend a contractor or terminate a contract for: a. Violating any provision of the contract; b. Violating any provisions of this chapter or violating any provisions of statute, regulations or other laws relating to emergency medical services; c. Changing the operational or financial capabilities of the contractor in such a manner that had that change been known at the time of the application, the application could have been denied; d. Failing to pay any fine issued pursuant to this section within ten business days. 2. In addition to the above, the County may suspend or terminate an emergency medical services contract as specified in the contract.
3. Suspension is not a condition precedent to termination. D. Penalties. The County may impose fines for noncompliance infractions of this chapter as defined in the terms and/ or conditions of a contract. If fines are not specified in the contract,infractions of a contract are punishable by a fine not exceeding: $100.00 for a first violation; $200.00 for a second violation of the same infraction within one year; and $500.00 for each additional violation of the same infraction within one year. E. Appeals. 1. Requests to challenge the decision to terminate a contract will be conducted as specified in the contract. 2. Notification. When a contract is terminated, the Contract Officer shall notify all public safety agencies, hospitals and other interested parties in the County of this fact,specifying the name of the contractor and the action taken. (Code 1997, § 8.74.120; Ord. No. 4991, § 2(8.74.140), 2-26-2013 ) PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held on the 17th day of November, 2020, by the following vote of said Board: Ayes: Hidahl, Frenzen, Veerkamp, Parlin, Novasel Noes: None Absent: None ATTEST KIM DAWSON Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By /s/ Kyra Scharffenberg Deputy Clerk /s/ Brian K. Veerkamp Brian Veerkamp Chair, Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM COUNTY COUNSEL By: /s/ David Livingston Title: County Counsel 11/23 8412
NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 8415 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0980 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: POPPYTREE GARDENS, located at 2800 Poppytree Ln, Georgetown, CA 95634 Registered owner(s): Floating Lotus Designs LLC, 3782 Winding Creek Ln, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/25/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Patricia Low PATRICIA LOW, OWNER/MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/26/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 8416
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 5135 This ordinance hereby amends the El Dorado County Ordinance Code Title 5Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations - Chapter 5.56.- Vacation Home Rentals with amendments to include clarifying updates to the code for the purpose of program implementation and introducing a cap of 900 permits total in the Tahoe Basin. Adoption of this ordinance will be heard by the Board of Supervisors on December 2, 2020. The Public Hearing shall be held virtually. Instructions for participating in the meeting can be found at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. For information on this matter, and copies of associated documents, including the full and complete copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance, may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA, or by calling (530) 6215390. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following the adoption thereof. 11/23 8413
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-1003 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VIRTUAl DRIVER INTERACTIVE, located at 5137 Golden Foothill Pkwy, Suite 150, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 110 Bi-County Blvd, Suite 124, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Registered owner(s): Cemtrex XR Inc., 5137 Golden Foothill Pkwy, Suite 150, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: Nevada The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Saagar Govil SAAGAR GOVIL, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/30/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 8417
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-1058 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HIGHWAY 50 INSURANCE, located at 6718 Diablo View Trail, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Francine Marie Schuler, 6718 Diablo View Trail, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/17/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Francine Marie Schuler FRANCINE MARIE SCHULER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/18/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, to adopt the Major Update to the Traffic Impact 1/8th PAGE ADFee Program schedule and direct staff to incorporate the changes into the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP is the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGprojects and funding sources in long-range plan for all individual capital improvement GIVEN the County El Dorado Boardperiodically, of Supervisors will hold a public theNOTICE County.IS HEREBY It is used as a that planning toolof and updated as required by the hearing at 11 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in the Board of County’s General Plan Policy TC-Xb and Implementation Measure TC-A. The Traffic Supervisors Hearing Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, to adopt the Major Update to the Impact Program is used to fund needed improvements to accommodate TrafficFee Impact Fee Program schedule and direct staff to incorporate the changes into the Capitaltravel demand from Program future land a 20plan year period. The Traffic Impact Fee Improvement (CIP). use The growth CIP is theduring long-range for all individual capital improvement Program updated periodically as required byasthe County’s Plan Policy TC-Xb projects is and funding sources in the County. It is used a planning tool General and updated periodically, as by the County’s General Plan Policy TC-Xb and Implementation Measure TC-A. The Traffic andrequired Implementation Measure TC-B. Fee Impact Program isFee used Program to fund needed improvements accommodate travel demand from Board future of TheImpact Traffic analysis has tobeen completed, and the land use growth a 20 year period. The Traffic Impact Fee Program is updated periodically as with Supervisors will during be considering the following changes to the program consistent required by the County’s General Plan Policy TC-Xb and Implementation Measure TC-B. that analysis: 1.The Incorporating a single family residential unit fee commiserate with the proposed Traffic Impact Fee Program analysis has been completed, and the Board of Supervisors will be size of the the new unit. changes to the program consistent with that analysis: considering following 2. Updating local serving share of non-residential employment data. size of the new 1. Incorporating a single family residential unit fee commiserate with the proposed unit. a vehicle miles traveled equivalent dwelling unit. 3. Including 2. Updating local serving share of non-residential data.years. 4. Updating growth projections for the nextemployment twenty (20) 3. Including aTraffic vehicle Impact miles traveled 5. Combining Feeequivalent Zones dwelling 1, 4, 5,unit. 6 & 7 into Fee Zone A; combining 4. Updating growth projections for the next twenty (20) years. Traffic Impact Fee Zones 2 and 3 into Fee Zone B, and renaming Traffic Impact Fee 5. Combining Traffic Impact Fee Zones 1, 4, 5, 6 & 7 into Fee Zone A; combining Traffic Impact Zone 8Fee to Zones Fee Zone 2 and 3C. into Fee Zone B, and renaming Traffic Impact Fee Zone 8 to Fee Zone C. The updated Traffic Impact Fee schedule is shown below. updatedwith Traffic Impactdistancing Fee schedule isrequirements shown below. and the stay at home order from the To The comply social Governor, Chambers will be and closed toatmembers of the all public To complythe withBoard social distancing requirements the stay home order from the public Governor,and the Board participation willbebe handled remotely. All persons interested should to the published Chambers will closed to members of the public and all public participation will refer be handled remotely. All persons interested should refer to the published to obtain remote meeting ID and instructions. agenda to obtain remote meeting ID and agenda instructions. Any written correspondence Any written correspondence be of directed to the Board330 of Supervisors, Fair Lane, Placerville, should be directed to theshould Board Supervisors, Fair Lane,330 Placerville, CA 95667. CA 95667. Proposed changes are outlined below for the 2020 Major Update to the Traffic Impact Fee Schedule, may are also be obtained theMajor Department Transportation Proposed or changes outlined below for from the 2020 Update to of the Transportation, Traffic Impact Fee Schedule, or Planning. Contact K. Porter,ofSenior TrafficTransportation Engineer, at natalie.porter@edcgov. may also be obtained Natalie from the Department Transportation, Planning. Contact Natalie K. Porter, Senior 530-621-5442. Traffic Engineer, at natalie.porter@edcgov.us or by calling 530-621-5442. us or by calling Proposed Changes to the Total Traffic Impact Fee Schedule – 2020 Major Update EDU
< 1,000 sf
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Zone A1
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Zone C8
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$9,613 $12,030
$29,704 $30,472
0.82
$7,882
$19,731
$19,731
$7,882
$7,882
$7,882
$7,882
$24,357
0.89
$8,556
$21,416
$21,416
$8,556
$8,556
$8,556
$8,556
$26,437
$9,133
$22,859
$22,859
$9,133
$9,133
$9,133
$9,133
$28,219
$9,613 $4,765
$24,062 $21,216
$24,062 $21,216
$9,613 $4,835
$9,613 $4,809
$9,613 $7,755
$9,613 $12,030
$29,704 $30,472
1.06
$10,190
$25,506
$25,506
$10,190
$10,190
$10,190
$10,190
$31,486
1.10
$10,574
$26,468
$26,468
$10,574
$10,574
$10,574
$10,574
$32,675
$5,479 $2,954
$13,715 $13,154 $7,218 $5,728 $6,256 $5,304
$13,715 $13,154 $7,218 $5,728 $6,256 $5,304
$5,479 $2,997
$5,479 $2,982
$5,479 $4,808
$5,479 $7,459
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$16,931 $18,892 $8,912 $8,228 $7,723 $7,618
$1,078 $2,764
$4,685 $12,306
$4,685 $12,306
$1,078 $2,805
$1,078 $2,789
$1,078 $4,498
$1,078 $6,977
$6,568 $17,674
$1.67 $1.41 $302 $221
$7.26 $6.28 $1,311 $984
$7.26 $6.28 $1,311 $984
$1.67 $1.43 $302 $224
$1.67 $1.42 $302 $223
$1.67 $2.30 $302 $360
$1.67 $3.56 $302 $558
$10.18 $9.01 $1,839 $1,414
$0.27 $0.28 $1.37 $0.91 $0.55 $0.64
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$1.17 $1.23 $5.99 $4.06 $2.39 $2.83
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$0.27 $0.28 $1.37 $0.92 $0.55 $0.64
$0.27 $0.45 $1.37 $1.48 $0.55 $1.03
$0.27 $0.70 $1.37 $2.30 $0.55 $1.60
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General Commercial
1.55 0.51 0.28 0.08
Bldg. Sq. Ft.
0.25 0.10 1.28 0.33 0.51 0.23
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1
Zone A7
$9,613 $4,809
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1
Industrial/Warehouse
Zone A6
$9,613 $4,835
Cost per EDU >>
Office/Medical
Zone A5
$24,062 $21,216
Nonresidential
Church
Zone A4
$24,062 $21,216
Single Family Age Restricted Multi-Family Age Restricted
Hotel/Motel/B&B
Zone B3
$9,613 $4,765
0.57 0.62 0.30 0.27 0.26 0.25
Multi-Family
Zone B2
Cost per EDU >>
1
Residential
Room
"EDU" (equivalent dwelling unit) equals the demand placed on the transportation network relative to one single family detached dwelling unit. EDU factors are expressed per dwelling unit for residential development, per room for hotel/motel/B&B, and per 1,000 square feet for all other nonresidential development. N/A = Not Applicable. Source: Traffic Impact Fee Program Update Nexus & Funding Model (El Dorado County, 2020).
Proposed Total Traffic Impact Fee Schedule – 2020 Major Update Zone
Zone
A
B
C
$9,613
$24,062
$29,704
0.82
$7,882
$19,731
$24,357
0.89
$8,556
$21,416
$26,437
1,500 to 1,999 sf
0.95
$9,133
$22,859
$28,219
2,000 to 2,999 sf
1.00
$9,613
$24,062
$29,704
1.06
$10,190
$25,506
$31,486
1.10
$10,574
$26,468
$32,675
EDU
Residential
Fee per: 1
Cost per EDU >> < 1,000 sf 1,000 to 1,499 sf
Single Family
1
3,000 to 3,999 sf 4,000 or more sf
Dwelling Unit
Zone
Multi-Family
0.57
Dwelling Unit
$5,479
$13,715
$16,931
Single Family Age Restricted
0.30
Dwelling Unit
N/A
$7,218
$8,912
Multi-Family Age Restricted
0.26
Dwelling Unit
N/A
$6,256
$7,723
$1,078
$4,685
$6,568
$1.67
$7.26
$10.18
Nonresidential
1
Cost per EDU >>
General Commercial
1.55
Bldg. Sq. Ft.
Hotel/Motel/B&B
0.28
Room
$302
$1,311
$1,839
Church
0.25
Bldg. Sq. Ft.
$0.27
$1.17
$1.64
Office/Medical
1.28
Bldg. Sq. Ft.
$1.37
$5.99
$8.39
Industrial/Warehouse
0.51
Bldg. Sq. Ft.
$0.55
$2.39
$3.35
1
"EDU" (equivalent dwelling unit) equals the demand placed on the transportation network relative to one single family detached dwelling unit. EDU factors are expressed per dwelling unit for residential development, per room for hotel/motel/B&B, and per 1,000 square feet for all other nonresidential development. N/A = Not Applicable. Source: Traffic Impact Fee Program Update Nexus & Funding Model (El Dorado County, 2020).
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which used to stay open until midnight, said the restaurant started closing at 10 p.m. in the spring at the onset of the pandemic. Red Hawk Casino is normally open 24 hours, seven-days-a-week. Queries into if the casino will make any changes to adhere to the curfew were not returned by press time.
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Drive to a new intersection at Highway 49 south of Bradley Drive. Phase 1B connects to the Highway 49 prior improvements constructed in Phase 1A to create a continuous four-lane roadway corridor with multimodal features from the intersection at Fowler Lane and Highway 49 all the way to Highway 50. The parkway will include new traffic signals at the intersections of Missouri Flat Road, Throwita Way and Highway 49. Multimodal transportation features include Class II bike lanes, sidewalk and transit bus turnouts on both sides of the roadway. Construction of Phase 1B is anticipated to begin in 2022. The two-phase Diamond Springs Parkway Project is expected to provide improved traffic circulation and safety through and around Diamond Springs.
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and veterans services as well as community reintegration services. They are provided by a consortium of local public health service providers, law enforcement and volunteers with the support of Marshall and Barton medical centers, the Tahoe Coalition for Homeless, the county Public Health and Social Services Agency, the HOT team, a range of local service providers and local volunteers trained as “community health workers.” Entwistle said 40 homeless people continue to be actively served in Project RoomKey and eight people have been moved into transitional housing. One of the difficulties Entwistle said they face is having access to transitional housing, noting they have 20 to 25 people who are “housing ready” but such housing is not available. Project RoomKey is expected to continue through the end of December using available state funds although the county is exploring extending the program through March of next year to avoid putting people back into encampments in the middle of winter. About 50 homeless individuals will be provided motel rooms. The city of South Lake Tahoe was among the first round of recipients of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Homekey Project funding, California’s $600 million program allowing local jurisdictions to buy existing motels, motels and apartments to convert them into long-term housing for the homeless. The Pathways program, a nonprofit effort, will assist 20 individuals with housing during the winter. Pathways will provide “navigation model services” while the county continues to work and further advance coordination of services. Proud of what they have accomplished so far, Entwistle noted the problem remains of finding transitional housing for people and the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the homeless population. The number of homeless people in the county who have tested positive for the coronavirus was not available as of press time. Semon then talked about returning to the county’s five-year strategic plan on homelessness. Prior to COVID-19 the county had about $2.2 million in funding dedicated to homeless services. Total funding dedicated to the COVID-19 homeless response is $1,368,000 for motels, meals, security and case management.
Of that, $640,000 went toward motels. Semon said that paid for 40 to 45 people to stay in motels for six months. Supervisor Sue Novasel questioned the spending, saying for that amount the county could have bought a motel. Semon responded that it was difficult to find motel owners who wanted to provide rooms for the people the county was trying to place. He also acknowledged it was an expensive program for the county and some contracts with motel owners had been renegotiated. Semon noted they still have about $1.86 million in remaining funds. Some of that money will be used to partially fund staff. He estimated future funding of $4.6 million. Some of that money will be used to partially fund the salary of two case managers/ permanent housing specialists and some will go toward developer subsidies and first-time homebuyer subsidies. Almost all the money received both before and during the pandemic is one-time funding although up to $2.8 million in future funding is expected to be ongoing, according to Semon. Asked about the availability of housing, Semon said the county estimates it is about 3,000 units short of affordable homes but is eager to help house the HomeKey people. Last year the county was able to help 64 families find permanent housing with the average cost being $10,000 per family. Entwistle noted that often homeless people do have some income, just not enough to afford to rent or buy. The county and the city of Placerville have since agreed to collaborate in locating facilities and providing services for the homeless. Homebase, an organization devoted to reducing homelessness based in San Francisco, has recommended the county establish a multi-disciplinary navigation center and programs to include drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, mental health counseling, temporary housing (50 to 80 beds), identification of permanent housing, identification of permanent housing and employment counseling, meals and related services. So far the county has found five property owners willing to entertain leasing or selling their property to El Dorado County for a navigation center and have toured the facilities. However Semon said worries persist about ongoing operating costs and where to find funding to cover those costs.