[please stand by] we are back in session. This is the budget and appropriations meeting friday, august 14th. Were hearing budgets and well continue with the department of Emergency Management and with us we have the director mary ellen carole. Ms. Carole, the floor is yours. Thank you, chair fewer and thank you spurs. Im happy to be here today. Im director and department of Emergency Management and the mission of our department is to lead the city and planning preparedness, communications, response and recovery for everyday and not so everyday emergencies and large city wide events, major disasters and global pandemic. In addition, 911 houses a 911 and operations and who are the vital link in Emergency Communications between the public and first responders. Since january of this calender year, we have played a key role in the citys response to t coronavirus pandemic and will continue to do so for the remainder of thremainder of the. We have noted the citys Covid Command Center or c3, a
Now at 11 00 p. M. As california nears 10,000 coronavirus deaths, one bay Area County Health officer says rules on businesses are still too restrictive. Progress in talks to reopen San Francisco schools. Tensions boil over as one east Bay School District considers bringing police back to its campuses. And we will have sights and sounds from a most unusual first round of the pga championship in San Francisco. Good evening. I am ken bastida. I am elizabeth cook. Now at 11 00 p. M. And streaming on cbsn bay area now at 11 00 p. M. And streaming on cbsn bay area, california is poised to surpass 10,000 deaths from the coronavirus tonight but one bay area public Health Officer says we are shutting down too many businesses. Kpix 5s maria medina is in San Mateo County with the doctors passionate plea. Reporter for months we have been listening to public Health Officers tell us shutting down businesses would cut down on covid19. But not the doctor here in San Mateo County. He says the state is
East Bay School District considers bringing police back to its campuses. And we will have sights and sounds from a most unusual first round of the pga championship in San Francisco. Good evening. I am ken bastida. I am elizabeth cook. Now at 11 00 p. M. And streaming on cbsn bay area now at 11 00 p. M. And streaming on cbsn bay area, california is poised to surpass 10,000 deaths from the coronavirus tonight but one Bay Area Public Health officer says we are shutting down too many businesses. Kpix 5s maria medina is in San Mateo County with the doctors passionate plea. Reporter for months we have been listening to Public Health officers tell us shutting down businesses would cut down on covid19. But not the doctor here in San Mateo County. He says the state is doing it all wrong. I worry about keeping a roof over my daughters head. Reporter she is a single mom, struggling and without work like many after the shop she works at was forced to close once again. Week by week. Day by day kind
Theres not been sufficient training to roll it out in any way, shape or form by august 5th. Reporter the recommendation is to begin online. For the first two weeks, teachers will have zoom sessions to inform they will of the semesters expectations. Each family gets about 45 minutes. During the two weeks, teachers will assess their studens while they also work on homework. On week three, teachers will determine where students stand academically. From there they will be put into groups which the district has determined is the most effective way to teach students during this pandemic. Heres what oakland superintendent said in early july in anticipation of the plan. We have to start that process of actually having a specifc plan at the elementary, middle level and High School Level for in person learning. Thats an expectation of all districts. Small Group Instruction will begin in week four, again, online. This person is concerned with the lack of adequate technology. Four or five kids in
Guide our senators to live so honorably that they will bring glory to your name. Lord, inspire them to yield their allegiance to you, striving always to receive your approval. Thank you for hearing and answering their prayers, as they fervently seek your wisdom. Guide them through the challenges of these times. Lord, remind us all that we are mere sojourners in time, heading for the better land of eternity. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. Under the previous order, the senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senat