 #COVID19 vaccine eligibility increased on April 1st with 50 year-olds and over added to the list. Whether they’ll be able to get an appointment will depend on how many extra doses we get to cover the new population. And 16 year olds and over will be eligible starting 4/15.
Click here for more information on vaccine clinics and eligibility.
 Update on COVID-19 in El Dorado County for Friday, April 2, 2021.
- 38 cases (9,488)
3 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz;
11 in EDH;
1 Diamond Springs/El Dorado;
2 in North County;
4 in Greater Placerville;
8 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue;
1 in South County;
8 in Lake Tahoe region;
(0) awaiting address confirmation (total awaiting address confirmation is 93)
- 1 aged 0-17,
24 aged 18-49,
9 aged 50-64,
4 aged 65+;
(0) date of birth unknown (total date of birth unknown is 11)
(1,015) additional negative test results
3 assumed recoveries (9,142)
1 hospitalizations/1 ICU
no additional deaths (108)
- With respect to the tier assignment measures:
Adjusted case rate: 5.0
Positivity rate: 2.8%
Health equity quartile positivity rate: 3.8%
PG&E is working every day to improve the safety of our electric system and reduce wildfire risk. As part of this effort they have expanded and enhanced their vegetation and safety work. This includes addressing vegetation that poses a higher potential for wildfire work in high fire-threat areas, including within El Dorado County.
This enhanced vegetation management (EVM) work is expected to begin in our community in the coming weeks. Below is a map of approximate work locations.
 PG&E’s EVM work includes:
- Exceeding state standards for minimum clearances around the power lines, including trimming overhanging limbs and branches above power lines.
- Conducting additional inspections, beyond our routine patrols, to remove dead, diseased, dying or defective trees that could harm power lines or equipment.
- Evaluating the condition of trees that may need to be addressed if they are tall enough to strike the lines or equipment.
For questions, call 1-877-295-4949 or email: wildfiresafety@pge.com. You can also learn more by visiting pge.com/enhancedveg.
 On March 30, the Board held a workshop on how to allocate our Transient Occupancy Tax Revenue which is derived from a 10% tax (12%-14% in South Lake Tahoe) for lodging stays under 30 days.
Before 2020, TOT revenue was allocated toward the promotion of tourism, entertainment, business and leisure travel in El Dorado County. Since then, the Budget Policy has been changed to be "directed toward the impact of tourism and economic development, with consideration for support of tourism and promotion activities within the County and for continued support for grant fund allocations to support Veteran programs".
TOT revenue is projected to come in at $5,553,907 with roughly 3/4 of the revenue being generated in the Tahoe Basin.
On March 9th, the Board had approved funding of $2,153,708 which can be seen in the presentation below. At the Workshop, the Board directed staff to fund these additional requests related to the impacts of tourism, with the balance to be drawn from designated reserves: $68,000 to EDC Fire, $500,000 for a Snow Plow, $1,300,000 for Road Maintenance, $142,500 for Code Enforcement, $85,000 for Sr. Dev Tech (to deal with VHR development issues) and $572,000 to Lake Valley Fire for emergency response in Tahoe Basin.
Finally, the Board authorized $350,000 from TOT Designated Reserves to be spent toward implementing Community Design Standards in both Community Regions and Rural Centers, with the full Board discussion to be had in concert with the budget process to come.
Workshop Slide Presentation
Here's How:
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COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
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EL DORADO COUNTY COMMISSION FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES
Two vacancies
Description: The Commission aims to improve outcomes for youth and families by providing coherent and effective support within the County. The Commission will
coordinate an integrated, transparent, and data-driven system of services so that all young people have access to the social, emotional, educational and/or health services
they need in order to thrive.
Term for this Vacancy: One-Year term.
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FIRST 5 EL DORADO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
COMMISSION
Two Vacancies
Description: First 5 El Dorado Children and Families Commission is committed to improving the lives of children 0 through 5 and their families by promoting, enhancing,
and developing comprehensive early childhood systems through collaborative partnerships, early care and education, health and community services. (Non-District
Specific Appointments)
Term for this Vacancy: Three-Year term.
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AN ONLINE APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT IS AVAILABLE AT THE WEBSITE BELOW:
https://www.edcgov.us/Government/BOS/
CommissionsAndCommittees/Pages/Application-Form.aspx
AN APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN APPOINTMENT
You may also call (530) 621-5390 or visit the Board of Supervisors office at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, for a paper application.
This summer, Taylor Creek will be replacing all Kokanee Salmon with Goldfish. The decision was made due to budget constraints. In 2013, researchers found a goldfish that came in at 1.5 feet long and 4.2 pounds. The fish's ability to thrive in Lake Tahoe was one of the selling points for replacing the Kokanee Salmon. Read more about the Taylor Creek Goldfish initiative at tahoefund.org/goldfish. Happy April 1st!
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