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The committee and Commissioner Allan discussed data and analytics. Commissioner Allan <br /> states that contracted workers are currently doing this work and that it is expensive. The agency <br /> hopes to expand and invest in this. <br /> Director Gelsomino expressed appreciation to CCBH for its support and calm throughout the <br /> pandemic. She remarked on lessons learned by the city through this challenging time. She <br /> acknowledged the tremendous work CCBH has done during the pandemic but also wanted to <br /> make sure its other work gets attention. She expressed that the proposed contract increases are <br /> reasonable in order to invest in a stronger infrastructure. She asked CCBH to provide the routine <br /> annual report that it usually does. <br /> A motion was made and seconded to recommend adoption of Resolution 2021-52 <br /> Discussion: Councilmember Bullock asked Commissioner Allan to explain why Lakewood's <br /> vaccination rate is so much higher than average. <br /> Commissioner Allan said that perhaps Council would know best and that it all has to do with the <br /> dynamics of a community. He added that older people are reliably willing to be vaccinated and <br /> understand the risk. <br /> Commissioner Allan and the committee discussed the roll out of vaccines for children ages 5-11. <br /> In response to a question by Director Gelsomino, Commissioner Allan made the case for keeping <br /> masks on indoors throughout the cold/flu season. <br /> On the motion: All members voted in favor. <br /> Health & Human Services Committee adjourned at 7:00 p.m. <br /> 3 <br />