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Memo ID #2020106
Council Memorandum
May 28, 2020
To: Honorable Mayor Hall and members of the City Council
From: David Harrison, Assistant Director of Emergency Services
Via: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Re: Coronavirus Response Update 63
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the City Council with an update on the city’s
response actions related to COVID-19. This memo focuses on actions and information that are
new since the last update.
Emergency Operations Center
• Emergency Operations Center activated to support COVID-19 mitigation and
response operations and information sharing.
Regional status of outbreak (All data from May 27 at 5 p.m.)
California County Carlsbad
Confirmed cases 100,146 6,983 75
Increase from day before 2,963 101 2
Deaths 3,838 255 n/a
Public Works
• Five high schools submitted permit requests to hang banners along Carlsbad Village
Drive at Carlsbad Boulevard and Carlsbad Village Drive at State Street to recognize
graduating seniors. The schools include Carlsbad High School, Sage Creek High School,
Carlsbad Seaside and Village Academies (combined in one banner), La Costa Canyon
High School and Pacific Ridge. Banners are expected to be provided by high schools or
organizers next week for installation by city staff.
• The Safety Training Center successfully reopened for use by other public agencies on
May 26. Users followed social distancing and other requirements.
Human Resources
• Distributed reusable face coverings for employees at the Carlsbad Municipal Water
District.
• No change in status of employees with possible COVID-19 exposure: 44 employees
cleared to return to work.
CORONAVIRUS ACTIONS
May 28, 2020
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Parks & Recreation
• Launched Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park virtual field trips.
• Launched Pine Ave Community Center Culinary Lab’s weekly series of interactive
instructional cooking classes.
• Postponed the Carlsbad Triathlon, originally scheduled for July 11-12. Event has been
tentatively rescheduled for November 15, 2020, at the request of the city’s contractual
organizer.
• Allowed for one-on-one outdoor recreation instruction in parks, provided the instructor
and the student follow social distancing and face covering requirements, in keeping with
the updated public health order and the city manager’s authorization.
• Allowed for one-on-one outdoor recreation instruction at The Crossings at Carlsbad
Municipal Golf Course, under the same requirements, in keeping with the public health
order.
Library & Cultural Arts
• Hosting a virtual workshop today on Facebook Live with the artistic director of the
renowned Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles introducing dances from various regions of
Mexico.
Communication & Engagement
• Created and shared the following with the public on city communication channels:
o Video highlighting the importance of wearing a mask and who it protects in the
community
o City staff wearing face coverings and sharing why they are important
o CDC video explaining the importance of washing your hands with soap and water
o Legoland’s creative way of honoring frontline workers
o Reopening of some DMV offices and expanded online services
o San Diego Dance Theater’s senior dance video for National Senior Health and
Fitness Day
o Transportation staff riding bikes to celebrate National Bike Month at home
o State Street Farmer’s Market schedule
o New Play@Home activities
o San Diego Humane Society’s pet food pantry program
o Schedule for family move night at home
o Carrillo Ranch history mystery
• Prepared and distributed daily email update from the city:
o County guidance around the reopening of places of worship, hair salons, barber
shops and one-on-one sport instruction
o Updated case numbers and charts
o Reopening of more DMV offices and online services
o Carlsbad students get national recognition for National Merit Scholarships
o New and improved Play@Home webpage and new activities
CORONAVIRUS ACTIONS
May 28, 2020
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• Updated COVID-19 webpages:
o Updated county health order at a glance
o Added new Play@Home activities
o Added news release on new openings and health order
o Added new online training workshops for staff and posted webinar recordings
• Finalized the new virtual building inspection program webpage and flyer.
• Produced 150 beach rules flyers for distribution by police.
• Produced four social distancing posters for the Homeless Outreach Team.
• Replied to three COVID-19-related council inquiries.
• Responded to 16 questions and comments on the city’s social media platforms and
Communication & Engagement Department’s email.
CORONAVIRUS ACTIONS
May 28, 2020
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CORONAVIRUS ACTIONS
May 28, 2020
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cc: Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Michael Calderwood, Fire Chief
Neil Gallucci, Police Chief
Maria Callander, Information Technology Director
David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer
Judy von Kalinowski, Human Resources Director
Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director
Nick Ordille, Assistant Fire Chief
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director