Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-01; City Council; ; Access to the City of Carlsbad’s Beaches, Parks, Trails and Golf CourseMeeting Date: May 1, 2020 To: Mayor and City Council From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Staff Contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director kyle.lancaster@carlsbadca.gov or 760-434-2822 Subject: Access to the City of Carlsbad’s Beaches, Parks, Trails and Golf Course Recommended Action Receive a report on access to the City of Carlsbad’s beaches, parks, trails and golf course, and should the City Council desire to allow access to the city’s beaches, parks and trails, adopt the corresponding resolution(s). Executive Summary The City Manager called a Special Meeting of the City Council on Saturday, April 25, 2020, to seek direction on access to beaches, parks and trails. At that meeting, after a presentation from staff and the reading of comments from the public, the City Council voted to continue the discussion to May 1, 2020. On April 28, 2020, the County of San Diego provided cities with a draft of the forthcoming update to the County Public Health Order [Exhibit 4], to be effective May 1, 2020 and continue until further notice. As of the time of the writing of this staff report, the final County Public Health Order had not been released. The County may have made changes to the final Public Health Order before it was issued, which would not be reflected in this staff report. The updates in the draft order include several sections which are pertinent to the City Council’s consideration of access to the city’s beaches, parks, trails and golf course. Staff has prepared plans for review and resolutions for adoption, should the City Council desire to allow access to these sites. Discussion Background On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the City Council gave direction to the City Manager to place an item on the May 5, 2020 agenda to discuss plans to ease restrictions on city parks and trails. At that time, the City Council desired to delay any discussion of easing restrictions on beaches. On Friday, April 24, 2020, the County of San Diego unexpectedly announced it would ease restrictions contained in the County Public Health Order in order to facilitate local jurisdictions ability to determine when and how to ease restrictions on water recreation and beach access. May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 1 of 182 In light of the prior discussions related to a desire to see consistency throughout the region so large crowds were not attracted to a few spaces, the City Manager called a Special Meeting of the City Council on Saturday, April 25, 2020, to seek direction on access to beaches, parks and trails. At that meeting, after a presentation from staff and the reading of comments from the public, the City Council voted to continue the discussion to May 1, 2020. On April 28, 2020, the County of San Diego provided cities with a draft of the forthcoming update to the County Public Health Order, to be effective May 1, 2020 and continue until further notice. The updated sections to the draft order which are pertinent to the City Council’s consideration of access to the city’s beaches, parks, trails and golf course are provided below. 9. All persons two years old or older who are present in the county shall have possession of a face covering described in California Department of Public Health Face Covering Guidance issued on April 1, 2020, (available at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Face­Coverings­Guidance.aspx ), when they leave their home or place of residence and shall wear the face covering whenever they are in a business or within six feet of another person who is not a member of their family or household. Persons with a medical condition that prevents wearing a face covering shall be exempt. 13. For Parks Only ­ Each public park and recreation area, shall operate in compliance with the Protocol found at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/Epidemiology/ covid19/parks­beaches­social­distancing­protocol.pdf created and implemented by the operator of the park. The public shall not congregate or participate in active sport activities at a park with the exception of members of a single family or household if authorized pursuant to the Protocol applicable to the park. Any park at which the Protocol requirements cannot be effectively implemented shall close. Recreational boating shall be allowed provided all occupants of a boat are from the same family or household. 14. For Beaches Only ­ All parking lots at public beaches shall be closed. Beaches shall be used solely for walking, running, hiking, equestrian or bicycle riding (where allowed). The public shall not congregate or participate in active sport activities at said facilities. Swimming, body surfing, boogie boarding, surfing, kite surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving from the shore may be allowed in the ocean and bays connected thereto. Beaches where social distancing requirements cannot be effectively implemented shall close. All other restrictions applicable to beaches pursuant to other sections of this Order shall remain in effect. May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 2 of 182 15. To enhance recreational opportunities in the county, private and public golf courses may be open for limited use provided the owner or operator of the golf course has completed and fully implements a Golf Course Physical Distancing & Safety Plan for San Diego County and submitted a copy of the competed form to the Public Health Officer at least two days prior to opening. Golf courses shall comply with the temperature screening requirements in sections 12 and 20e. Access to the City’s Beaches Should the City Council desire to allow access to the city’s beaches, staff has prepared the County of San Diego’s requisite forms for ‘Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol – Parks & Beaches’ [Exhibit 1, Attachment A]. Specifically, the forms have been completed for the following city controlled sites: Agua Hedionda Lagoon North Beach The Human Resources and Parks & Recreation Departments have prepared a COVID-19 Pandemic Response Beach/Park/Trail Monitor: Health Screening and Site Procedure Plan’ [Exhibit 1, Attachment B], and developed a site monitor work schedule. Redeployed Parks & Recreation Department staff from currently closed community centers and aquatic centers would fill these site monitor positions. The monitors would be scheduled for coverage of the proposed modified operating hours for these sites, i.e., 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Staff has also drafted ‘COVID-19 Mandatory Precautions’ signage/flyers for the sites [Exhibit 5] and can arrange for further public education through city media releases, eblasts, web pages and social media. Additionally, staff can secure supplemental sanitization services of the common areas of these sites for enhanced public protection. The Police Department has also prepared a ‘COVID-19 Pandemic Response Beaches/Parks/Trails Reopening Plan’ [Exhibit 1, Attachment C], and the Fire Department has prepared a ‘COVID-19 Response Two Phase Proposal for the North Beach Opening’ [Exhibit 1, Attachment D]. Staff has also consulted with the State of California Parks & Recreation Department (State Parks) on the proposed modified operating hours and the potential implementation date. State Parks is currently awaiting direction from its headquarters on when access may be allowed on state beaches. Staff recommends only allowing access to the city’s beaches in unison with State Parks decision to allow access to state beaches within Carlsbad. Staff has prepared a corresponding resolution [Exhibit 1], should the City Council desire to allow access to the city’s beaches in unison with state beaches within Carlsbad. Access to the City’s Parks Should the City Council desire to allow access to the city’s parks, staff has prepared the County of San Diego’s requisite forms for ‘Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol – Parks & Beaches’ May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 3 of 182 [Exhibit 2, Attachment A]. Specifically, the forms have been completed for the following city owned or controlled sites: Alga Norte Community Park Aviara Community Park Cadencia Park Calavera Hills Community Park Cannon Park Frazee/Tamarack Upper Picnic Areas Hidden Canyon Community Park Holiday Park Hosp Grove Park La Costa Canyon Park Laguna Riviera Park Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Maxton Brown Park Magee Park Pine Avenue Community Park Poinsettia Community Park Stagecoach Community Park The access to these parks would be limited to the passive areas only. All community centers, aquatic centers, athletic fields, sports courts, playgrounds, dog parks, skate parks and similar active areas would remain closed. In like manner, all other park sites (and school sites under joint use agreements) containing only active areas, such as those described above, would remain closed. This planned action is more restrictive than the county’s protocol for parks, which states “All active sports areas, such tennis and basketball courts, shall be limited to use by members of a single family/household.” The parks’ parking lots would comply with the county’s protocol for parks, which states “Parking limitation – reduce number of available spaces by 50%.” The Human Resources and Parks & Recreation Departments have prepared a COVID-19 Pandemic Response Beach/Park/Trail Monitor: Health Screening and Site Procedure Plan’ [Exhibit 2, Attachment B], and developed a site monitor work schedule. Redeployed Parks & Recreation Department staff from currently closed community centers and aquatic centers would fill these site monitor positions. The monitors would be scheduled for coverage of the proposed modified operating hours for these sites, i.e., 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Staff has also drafted ‘COVID-19 Mandatory Precautions’ signage/flyers for the sites [Exhibit 6] and can arrange for further public education through city media releases, eblasts, web pages and social media. Additionally, staff can secure supplemental sanitization services for the restrooms and common areas of these sites for enhanced public protection. The Police Department has also prepared a ‘COVID-19 Pandemic Response Beaches/Parks/Trails Reopening Plan’ [Exhibit 2, Attachment C]. Staff could be ready to implement the above referenced plans as early as Monday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m. Staff has prepared a corresponding resolution [Exhibit 2], should the City Council desire to allow access to the city’s listed parks. May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 4 of 182 Access to the City’s Trails Should the City Council desire to allow access to the city’s trails, staff has prepared the County of San Diego’s requisite forms for ‘Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol – Parks & Beaches’ [Exhibit 3, Attachment A]. Specifically, the forms have been completed for the following city owned sites: Lake Calavera Preserve Macario Canyon Preserve Veterans Park Preserve Village H Preserve Preserves are often considered natural ‘parkland’. These four preserves each also contain trails and Lake Calavera Preserve also contains a small restroom. Some of the trails within these preserves are considered ‘nature trails’ and can be less than 6’ wide. Based on these factors, staff believes it’s appropriate to submit the protocol form for these four preserve areas. Accordingly, the monitoring protocol will be met at each site and the sanitation protocol will be met at Lake Calavera Preserve. All other city trailheads (not within the above preserve areas) will be posted with the applicable ‘COVID-19 Mandatory Precautions’ and will all preserve areas and trailheads will receive patrolling by the Police Department. The Human Resources and Parks & Recreation Departments have prepared a COVID-19 Pandemic Response Beach/Park/Trail Monitor: Health Screening and Site Procedure Plan’ [Exhibit 3, Attachment B], and developed a site monitor work schedule. Redeployed Parks & Recreation Department staff from currently closed community centers and aquatic centers would fill these site monitor positions. The monitors would be scheduled for coverage of the proposed modified operating hours for these four preserve areas, i.e., 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Staff has also drafted ‘COVID-19 Mandatory Precautions’ signage/flyers for the sites [Exhibit 6] and can arrange for further public education through city media releases, eblasts, web pages and social media. Additionally, staff can secure supplemental sanitization services of the restroom and common areas of these sites for enhanced public protection. The Police Department has also prepared a ‘COVID-19 Pandemic Response Beaches/Parks/Trails Reopening Plan’ [Exhibit 3, Attachment C]. Staff could be ready to implement the above referenced plans as early as Monday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m. Staff has prepared a corresponding resolution [Exhibit 3], should the City Council desire to allow access to the city’s trails. Access to the City’s Golf Course The City Council requested a discussion on the ability of golf courses to resume operations. Unlike City parks, trails, and beaches, no action is required by the City Council for golf courses to open in accordance with the newly revised May 1 County Health Order. This is because the May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 5 of 182 City does not have the authority to allow a nonessential business to resume operations. Instead, the City is bound by the County Health Order and the Governor’s Executive Orders. The state and county have categorized businesses as either essential or non-essential. If a business is categorized as essential by the state and county, it may remain open for business, subject to compliance with the county’s social distancing and sanitation protocols and other state and county requirements. If a business is not categorized as “essential” by the state and county, the business is “non-essential” and must close, unless the business can provide services from home without direct contact with the public. Golf courses have been categorized as non-essential businesses and prohibited from opening; however, the draft update to the County Public Health Order effectively recategorizes golf courses as a recreational facility, similar to parks and trails. The draft Order allows a private or public golf course to open for limited use if the owner or operator completes and complies with a County-required physical distancing safety plan and conducts temperature screenings of employees. Unlike with parks or trails, the draft Order does not authorize local closures of golf courses that cannot effectively implement social distancing and safety measures. Rather, it leaves this determination to the County Public Health Officer. JC Management, the city’s contractual operator of The Crossings at Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course, has prepared and submitted the County of San Diego’s requisite form for a ‘Golf Course Physical Distancing & Safety Plan [Exhibit 7]. JC Management also prepared and submitted to the county a golf operations ‘Employee Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedures’ plan [Exhibit 8], and a corollary golf course maintenance ‘Employee Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedures’ Plan [Exhibit 9]. JC Management also drafted ‘COVID-19 Mandatory Precautions’ signage/flyers for the site [Exhibit 10] and has arranged for further public education through its eblasts, web pages and social media. Additionally, JC Management has secured supplemental sanitization services of the common areas of the site for enhanced public protection. JC Management submitted the ‘Golf Course Physical Distancing & Safety Plan’ (and the supporting documents) on April 28, 2020. Per Section 15 of the updated County Public Health Order, public golf courses must submit a completed form to the Public Health Officer at least two days prior to opening. JC Management is intending to provide access to the city’s golf course on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Fiscal Analysis There are no fiscal impacts associated with receiving this report and discussing the item. There would, however, be fiscal impacts associated with City Council adopting one or more of the corresponding resolutions. The following tables identify the anticipated additional one-time and ongoing costs associated with adopting all three resolutions. These costs would initially be expended from the respective department’s operating budget. May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 6 of 182 Parks & Rec Action One-Time Cost Ongoing Cost/Wk. Additional Signage at All Sites $ 3,500 Misc. Posting Materials at All Sites $ 1,500 Sanitation Services – Restrooms & Common Areas $7,000 Rental Fencing for Closure of Active Areas $ 500 Part-Time Staff to Replace Signs and Closures $500 Total One-Time $5,000 Total Per Week $ 8,000 Police Position/Rank # Hours Total Hours Benefitted OT Ongoing Cost/Wk. CSO/Ranger 2 20 40 $ 76 $ 3,040 Officer/Corporal 8 20 160 $ 110 $ 17,600 Officer/Cpl./Sgt. 2 20 40 $ 118 $ 4,720 Total Per Week $ 25,360 *Rates are based on fully benefitted costs and average of the ranks that would be working the position Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) Emergency projects are statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15269. Public Notification and Outreach This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act requirements related to special meetings and was posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Exhibits 1. City Council Resolution for Access to the City’s Beaches 2. City Council Resolution for Access to the City’s Parks 3. City Council Resolution for Access to the City’s Trails 4. Updated San Diego County Public Health Order, Effective May 1, 2020 5. COVID-19 Mandatory Precautions Sign/Flyer for the City’s Beaches 6. COVID-19 Mandatory Precautions Sign/Flyer for the City’s Parks and Trails 7. County of San Diego Golf Course Physical Distancing & Safety Plan Form 8. Golf Operations Employee Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedures Plan 9. Golf Course Maintenance Employee Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedures Plan 10. JC Management Decrease Coronavirus Risk Sign for the City’s Golf Course 11. JC Management Your Health & Safety is Our Top Priority Flyer for the City’s Golf Course 12. Correspondence Received May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 7 of 182 EXHIBIT 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICESR, OR DESIGNEE, TO IMPLEMENT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION PROTOCOLS FOR ACCESS TO THE CITY'S BEACHES WHEREAS, COVID-19, a novel coronavirus, is a respiratory disease with symptoms including cough and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, for which outcomes range from mild to severe, and in some cases death; and WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the spread of COVID- 19 a "public health emergency of international concern"; and WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, United States Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a Public Health Emergency for the United States, effective January 27, 2020, to aid the nation's health care community in responding to the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on February 14, 2020, the San Diego County Health Officer declared a Local Health Emergency as a result of the spread of COVID-19, which was subsequently ratified by the Board of Supervisors on February 19, 2020; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the State of California declared a State of Emergency as a result of the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization began characterizing COVID-19 as a pandemic; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a national emergency as a result of the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Services has determined that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen within the City of Carlsbad caused by the spread of COVID-19 and the conditions require an emergency response, with the potential need for resources beyond the capacity and control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City of Carlsbad; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Proclamation declaring a Local Emergency as a result of the spread of COVID-19, as authorized by Government Code section 8630 and Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 6.04, which was ratified by the City Council on March 17, 2020; and May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 8 of 182 WHEREAS, the Proclamation of Local Emergency directs and authorizes the Director of Emergency Services, or a designee, to address any and all impacts and conditions caused by the spread of COVID-19 and to obtain any and all aid and assistance from local, county, state, or federal agencies, including but not limited to aid and assistance pursuant to the California Disaster Assistance Act, California Government Code Section 8680 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Proclamation of Local Emergency is effective until May 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise lawfully extended, or terminated earlier by the City Council; and WHEREAS, Executive Order N-25-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 12, 2020 orders that "All residents are to heed any orders and guidance of state and local health officials, including but not limited to the imposition of social distancing measures, to control COVID- 19"; and WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Governor of the State of California issued Executive Order N-33-20, which ordered all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors; and WHEREAS, effective March 23, 2020, the City of Carlsbad temporarily closed City parks, trails and beaches to help slow the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, an update to the San Diego County Health Officer's order required cities to close parks, trails, and beaches where members of the public were not following social distancing rules; and WHEREAS, on April 24, 2020, the San Diego County Health Officer issued an order, effective April 27, 2020, which requires the City of Carlsbad to submit and implement Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocols in order to open public parks and recreation areas, including public beaches, for walking, hiking, equestrian or bicycle riding; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 continues to spread in the State of California and there continues to be significant risk of widespread transmission of COVID-19 in County of San Diego; and WHEREAS, as of April 28, 2020, 3,432 residents in the County of San Diego have tested positive for COVID-19, including 52 from the City of Carlsbad, and there have been 120 deaths from COVID-19 in San Diego County; and May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 9 of 182 WHEREAS, on April 30, 2020, the San Diego County Health Officer issued an updated order which included sections pertinent to the City Council's consideration of allowing access to the city's beaches; and WHEREAS, staff has prepared comprehensive implementation plans for allowing access to the city's beaches as early as Monday, May 4, at 9:00 a.m.; and WHEREAS, staff has also consulted with the State of California Parks & Recreation Department (State Parks) on proposed modified operating hours of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on the potential implementation date; and WHEREAS, State Parks is in favor of enacting the proposed modified operating hours on state beaches within Carlsbad but is currently awaiting direction from its headquarters on when access may be allowed on state beaches; and WHEREAS, staff recommends only allowing access to the city's beaches in unison with State Parks decision to allow access to state beaches within Carlsbad WHEREAS, the City Council desires to allow for public access to the city's beaches in unison with State Parks' decision to allow access to state beaches within Carlsbad and in accordance with the San Diego County Health Officer's Order and the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol applicable for each site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad, California hereby directs and authorizes the Director of Emergency Services, or designee, to implement social distancing and sanitation protocols for access to the City's beaches, to occur in unison with the reopening of state beaches within Carlsbad, in accordance with all applicable Orders from the County Department of Public Health and the following plans, attached hereto as: A. County of San Diego Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol -Parks & Beaches: I Agua Hedionda Lagoon I North Beach May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 10 of 182 B. City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department Covid-19 Pandemic Response Beach/Park/Trail Monitor: Health Screening and Site Procedure Plan C. City of Carlsbad Police Department Covid-19 Pandemic Response Beaches/Parks/Trails Reopening Plan D. City of Carlsbad Fire Department Covid-19 Pandemic Response Two Phase Proposal for the North Beach Opening PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the l51 day of May, 2020, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. None. None. MATT HALL, Mayor sJ::\0.WL~ BA'RBARAENG LES , Cityderk {r- (SEAL) May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 11 of 182 ATTACHMENT B CITY OF CARLSBAD -PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE BEACH/PARK/TRAIL MONITOR: HEALTH SCREENING AND SITE PROCEDURE PLAN The safety and well-being of our staff and the public is our number one priority and for this reason the following measures and precautions are enacted. These procedures adhere to the requirements by the San Diego County's Public health order to open beaches, parks and trails amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Purpose Health self-screening procedures and park site monitoring procedures for employees who will be working at parks, trails and beaches. Health Screening Procedures • There will be health screening stations at designated city facilities • Signs will be posted at entrances stating that temperature screening is occurring • Employees will be required to self-screen before beginning their work shift • Staff will be assigned to each location to ensure social distancing, screening and answer questions • Every effort is made to provide privacy during the screening process • Thermometers, gloves and sanitizing wipes will be provided at each screening station • Screening areas are cleaned daily per normal disinfecting routines • Employees with temperature above 100F or have symptoms of illness are to return home immediately and call their supervisor Temperature Self-Screening & Symptom Check Procedures Employees are required to self-screen before beginning their shift at a park, trail or beach by performing the following: _ 1. Use hand held non-contact forehead thermometer to self-check temperature (written instructions provided) 2. Self-check for symptoms of illness (written instructions provided) o If temperature above 100F or have symptoms of illness, return to vehicle immediately and call supervisor o If temperature below 100F and have no symptoms, wash hands and proceed to work Park Site Monitor Procedures • Employee will first report to designated health screening station • Upon successful completion of health screening station, employee will proceed to assigned park site • Employee will monitor for the following public health order compliance: o 6-foot social distancing from those not in t he same household o Wearing face coverings if someone is within 6 feet of someone else not in their household o No gatherings of any size May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 18 of 182 Supplies Needed: • Thermometers • Gloves • Disinfectant wipes or cleaning supplies • Thermometer Instructions for each station • Self-screening instructions for each station • Entrance signs for temperature screening • Self-screening sign in sheet May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 19 of 182 CITY OF CARLSBAD -POLICE DEPARTMENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE BEACHES/PARKS/TRAILS REOPENING PLAN ATTACHMENT C The Carlsbad Police Department is dedicated to supporting the City's mission to keep the peace, educate the public, and provide for a safe environment in which people can enjoy the City's beaches, parks, and trails responsibly. The police department will assist the Parks and Recreation Department, City Lifeguards, and CA State Parks when these facilities re-open through: Presence • Continued enforcement of City of Carlsbad Municipal codes • Supplementing Parks and Rec. staff at locations around the City • Availability of PD personnel to respond to areas should the need arises • Monitor locations using currently available resources to identify any social distancing issues o Vehicles o Drones o City cameras o PD camera trailer Education • Verbally by Officers, Rangers, and CSOs • Flyers -providing flyers to users on how they can safely enjoy City beaches, parks and trails • Availability to answer questions and provide guidance to the community Parking Management • Residential areas that provide access to facilities • Designated parking lots -open and closed • Maintain safety of facility users • Maintain flow of traffic in areas surrounding the facilities • Continued enforcement of parking violations May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 20 of 182 CITY OF CARLSBAD -FIRE DEPARTMENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE ATTACHMENT D TWO PHASE PROPOSAL FOR THE NORTH BEACH REOPENING This proposal was developed by the Carlsbad Fire Department in coordination with the Emergency Operations Center with support from the City Manager's Office, Parks & Recreation Department, Police Department and California State Department of Parks & Recreation. This draft proposal for reopening the City of Carlsbad's north beach (i .e., from Oak Avenue to the City of Oceanside limit) carefully weighs the public's desire to safely partake in certain physical activities and exercise on the beach and in the water while still adhering to San Diego County's Public Health Order's surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic. This proposal follows the 2-phased approach developed by San Diego Regional Aquatic Lifesaving Emergency Response Taskforce (SDR ALERT). The City of Carlsbad's north beach, however, has its own unique qualities that require specific planning and adaptations. PHASE I (Limited Public Access Phase) -Date TBD 1. Return lifeguard staffing to normal levels for observation, education and rescues in anticipation of reopening. 2. Post signage with updated rules and conditions of use at all access points and lifeguard towers. 3. Open all north beach and access points · a. Ensure all San Diego County Health Department required signage is posted at each public access point to the beach. i. For access points less than six feet wide, signage will include action to be taken in the event of cross-traffic (i.e., patrons to wait their turn for ingress or egress to the beach). 4. Have lifeguard services from 0730 to 1930. 5. Staff a lifeguard at all three tower locations. 6. Staff beach lifeguard vehicles to facilitate continuous patrol during hours of operation. 7. Allow for walking/running on the entire length of north beach and shoreline. 8. Allow for the following ocean activities: swimming, surfing, bodyboarding and paddling. 9. Allow for the following lagoon activities: paddle boarding and kayaking. 10. No gatherings of any kind on the beach. 11. No stopping, standing, sitting, or lying down. May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 21 of 182 ATTACHMENT D 12. No games of sport or activity requiring being stationary including but not limited to volleyball, football, frisbee, soccer, yoga, stretching, calisthenics, or similar. 13. Allow for persons of disability to utilize the beach and open space and their caretaker with use of beach wheelchair or other assistance device 14. Face covering is recommended when reasonable, and required within less than six feet of another who is not within the same household unit, unless directed otherwise by the County Public Health Order. 15. When using the beach, patrons should swim near a lifeguard. 16. Parks & Recreation Department Monitors and Police Department Officers/Rangers to assist with public education regarding the San Diego County Public Health Orders. 17. City Communications Department will advise the public via city website and social media of the beach reopening, social distancing requirements, and that county health orders are still in effect. PHASE II (Full Public Access Phase) -Date TBD -Possibly coinciding with expiration of County Public Health Orders* 1. No restrictions associated with beach attendance or social gatherings. 2. Games of sport are allowed. 3. No restrictions on beach attendance. 4. Opening of Coast Highway parking and all city beach lots in conjunction with re-opening of State Park beach lots. * Phase 2 may be adjusted to conform to any new or updated San Diego County Public Health Orders. May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 22 of 182 EXHIBIT 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-073 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICESR, OR DESIGNEE, TO IMPLEMENT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION PROTOCOLS FOR ACCESS TO THE CITY'S PARKS WHEREAS, COVID-19, a novel coronavirus, is a respiratory disease with symptoms including cough and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, for which outcomes range from mild to severe, and in some cases death; and WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the spread of COVID- 19 a "public health emergency of international concern"; and WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, United States Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a Public Health Emergency for the United States, effective January 27, 2020, to aid the nation's health care community in responding to the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on February 14, 2020, the San Diego County Health Officer declared a Local Health Emergency as a result of the spread of COVID-19, which was subsequently ratified by the Board of Supervisors on February 19, 2020; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the State of California declared a State of Emergency as a result ofthe spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization began characterizing COVID-19 as a pandemic; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a national emergency as a result of the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Services has determined that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen within the City of Carlsbad caused by the spread of COVID-19 and the conditions require an emergency response, with the potential need for resources beyond the capacity and control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City of Carlsbad; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Proclamation declaring a Local Emergency as a result ofthe spread of COVID-19, as authorized by Government Code section 8630 and Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 6.04, which was ratified by the City Council on March 17, 2020; and May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 23 of 182 WHEREAS, the Proclamation of Local Emergency directs and authorizes the Director of Emergency Services, or a designee, to address any and all impacts and conditions caused by the spread of COVID-19 and to obtain any and all aid and assistance from local, county, state, or federal agencies, including but not limited to aid and assistance pursuant to the California Disaster Assistance Act, California Government Code Section 8680 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Proclamation of Local Emergency is effective until May 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise lawfully extended, or terminated earlier by the City Council; and WHEREAS, Executive Order N-25-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 12, 2020 orders that "All residents are to heed any orders and guidance of state and local health officials, including but not limited to the imposition of social distancing measures, to control COVID- 19"; and WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Governor of the State of California issued Executive Order N-33-20, which ordered all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors; and WHEREAS, effective March 23, 2020, the City of Carlsbad temporarily closed City parks, trails and parks to help slow the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, an update to the San Diego County Health Officer's order required cities to close parks, trails, and parks where members of the public were not following social distancing rules; and WHEREAS, on April 24, 2020, the San Diego County Health Officer issued an order, effective April 27, 2020, which requires the City of Carlsbad to submit and implement Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocols in order to open public parks and recreation areas, including public parks, for walking, hiking, equestrian or bicycle riding; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 continues to spread in the State of California and there continues to be significant risk of widespread transmission of COVID-19 in County of San Diego; and WHEREAS, as of April 28, 2020, 3,432 residents in the County of San Diego have tested positive for COVID-19, including 52 from the City of Carlsbad, and there have been 120 deaths from COVID-19 in San Diego County; and May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 24 of 182 WHEREAS, on April 30, 2020, the San Diego County Health Officer issued an updated order which included sections pertinent to the City Council's consideration of allowing access to the city's parks; and WHEREAS, staff has prepared comprehensive implementation plans for allowing access to the city's parks as early as Monday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, the access to these parks would be limited to the passive areas only, and all community centers, aquatic centers, athletic fields, sports courts, playgrounds, dog parks, skate parks and similar areas would remain closed; and WHEREAS, all other park sites (and school sites under joint use agreements) containing only active areas, such as those described above, would remain closed; and WHEREAS, this planned action is more restrictive than the county's protocol for parks, which states "All active sports areas, such tennis and basketball courts, shall be limited to use by members of a single family/household"; and WHEREAS, the park parking lots would comply with the county's protocol for parks, which states "Parking limitation -reduce number of available spaces by 50%"; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad, California hereby directs and authorizes the Director of Emergency Services, or designee, to implement social distancing and sanitation protocols for access to the City's parks, in accordance with all applicable Orders from the County Department of Public Health and the following plans, attached hereto as: A. County of San Diego Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol -Parks & Beaches: Alga Norte Community Park Aviara Community Park Cadencia Park Calavera Hills Community Park Cannon Park Frazee/Tamarack Upper Picnic Areas Hidden Canyon Community Park Holiday Park May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 25 of 182 Hosp Grove Park La Costa Canyon Park Laguna Riviera Park Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Maxton Brown Park Magee Park Pine Avenue Community Park Poinsettia Community Park Stagecoach Community Park B. City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department Covid-19 Pandemic Response Beach/Park/Trail Monitor: Health Screening and Site Procedure Plan C. City of Carlsbad Police Department Covid-19 Pandemic Response Parks/Parks/Trails Reopening Plan PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 1st day of May, 2020, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. None. None. MATT HALL, Mayor ~ 0 ,l Q.('ohe,.._ 6vi "13ARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk (SEAL) May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 26 of 182 ATTACHMENT B CITY OF CARLSBAD -PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE BEACH/PARK/TRAIL MONITOR: HEALTH SCREENING AND SITE PROCEDURE PLAN The safety and well-being of our staff and the public is our number one priority and for this reason the following measures and precautions are enacted. These procedures adhere to the requirements by the San Diego County's Public health order to open beaches, parks and trails amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Purpose Health self-screening procedures and park site monitoring procedures for employees who will be working at parks, trails and beaches. Health Screening Procedures • There will be health screening stations at designated city facilities • Signs will be posted at entrances stating that temperature screening is occurring • Employees will be required to self-screen before beginning their work shift • Staff will be assigned to each location to ensure social distancing, screening and answer questions • Every effort is made to provide privacy during the screening process • Thermometers, gloves and sanitizing wipes will be provided at each screening station • Screening areas are cleaned daily per normal disinfecting routines • Employees with temperature above lOOF or have symptoms of illness are to return home immediately and call their supervisor Temperature Self-Screening & Symptom Check Procedures Employees are required to self-screen before beginning their shift at a park, trail or beach by performing the following: 1. Use hand held non-contact forehead thermometer to self-check temperature (written instructions provided) 2. Self-check for symptoms of illness (written instructions provided) o If temperature above lOOF or have symptoms of illness, return to vehicle immediately and call supervisor o If temperature below lOOF and have no symptoms, wash hands and proceed to work Park Site Monitor Procedures • Employee will first report to designated health screening station • Upon successful completion of health screening station, employee will proceed to assigned park site • Employee will monitor for the following public health order compliance: o 6-foot social distancing from those not in the same household · o Wearing face coverings if someone is within 6 feet of someone else not in their household o No gatherings of any size May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 78 of 182 Supplies Needed: • Thermometers • Gloves • Disinfectant wipes or cleaning supplies • Thermometer Instructions for each station • Self-screening instructions for each station • Entrance signs for temperature screening • Self-screening sign in sheet May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 79 of 182 CITY OF CARLSBAD -POLICE DEPARTMENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE BEACHES/PARKS/TRAILS REOPENING PLAN ATTACHMENT C The Carlsbad Police Department is dedicated to supporting the City's mission to keep the peace, educate the public, and provide for a safe environment in which people can enjoy the City's beaches, parks, and trails responsibly. The police department will assist the Parks and Recreation Department, City Lifeguards, and CA State Parks when these facilities re-open through: Presence • Continued enforcement of City of Carlsbad Municipal codes • Supplementing Parks and Rec. staff at locations around the City • Availability of PD personnel to respond to areas should the need arises • Monitor locations using currently available resources to identify any social distancing issues o Vehicles o Drones o City cameras o PD camera trailer Education • Verbally by Officers, Rangers, and CSOs • Flyers -providing flyers to users on how they can safely enjoy City beaches, parks and trails • Availability to answer questions and provide guidance to the community Parking Management • Residential areas that provide access to facilities • Designated parking lots -open and closed • Maintain safety of facility users • Maintain flow of traffic in areas surrounding the facilities • Continued enforcement of parking violations May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 80 of 182 EXHIBIT 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-074 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICESR, OR DESIGNEE, TO IMPLEMENT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION PROTOCOLS FOR ACCESS TO THE CITY'S TRAILS WHEREAS, COVID-19, a novel coronavirus, is a respiratory disease with symptoms including cough and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, for which outcomes range from mild to severe, and in some cases death; and WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the spread of COVID- 19 a "public health emergency of international concern"; and WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, United States Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a Public Health Emergency for the United States, effective January 27, 2020, to aid the nation's health care community in responding to the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on February 14, 2020, the San Diego County Health Officer declared a Local Health Emergency as a result of the spread of COVID-19, which was subsequently ratified by the Board of Supervisors on February 19, 2020; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the State of California declared a State of Emergency as a result of the spread ofCOVID-19; and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization began characterizing COVID-19 as a pandemic; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a national emergency as a result of the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Services has determined that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen within the City of Carlsbad caused by the spread of COVID-19 and the conditions require an emergency response, with the potential need for resources beyond the capacity and control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City of Carlsbad; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Proclamation declaring a Local Emergency as a result of the spread of COVID-19, as authorized by Government Code section 8630 and Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 6.04, which was ratified by the City Council on March 17, 2020; and May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 81 of 182 WHEREAS, the Proclamation of Local Emergency directs and authorizes the Director of Emergency Services, or a designee, to address any and all impacts and conditions caused by the spread of COVID-19 and to obtain any and all aid and assistance from local, county, state, or federal agencies, including but not limited to aid and assistance pursuant to the California Disaster Assistance Act, California Government Code Section 8680 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Proclamation of Local Emergency is effective until May 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise lawfully extended, or terminated earlier by the City Council; and WHEREAS, Executive Order N-25-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 12, 2020 orders that "All residents are to heed any orders and guidance of state and local health officials, including but not limited to the imposition of social distancing measures, to control COVID- 19"; and WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Governor of the State of California issued Executive Order N-33-20, which ordered all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors; and WHEREAS, effective March 23, 2020, the City of Carlsbad temporarily closed City trails, trails and trails to help slow the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, an update to the San Diego County Health Officer's order required cities to close trails, trails, and trails where members of the public were not following social distancing rules; and WHEREAS, on April 24, 2020, the San Diego County Health Officer issued an order, effective April 27, 2020, which requires the City of Carlsbad to submit and implement Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocols in order to open public trails and recreation areas, including public trails, for walking, hiking, equestrian or bicycle riding; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 continues to spread in the State of California and there continues to be significant risk of widespread transmission of COVID-19 in County of San Diego; and WHEREAS, as of April 28, 2020, 3,432 residents in the County of San Diego have tested positive for COVID-19, including 52 from the City of Carlsbad, and there have been 120 deaths from COVID-19 in San Diego County; and May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 82 of 182 WHEREAS, on April 30, 2020, the San Diego County Health Officer issued an updated order which included sections pertinent to the City Council's consideration of allowing access to the city's trails; and WHEREAS, staff has prepared comprehensive implementation plans for allowing access to the city's trails as early as Monday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, preserves are often considered natural 'parkland;' and WHEREAS, these four preserves each also contain trails and Lake Calavera Preserve also contains a small restroom; and WHEREAS, some of the trails within these preserves are considered 'nature trails' and can be less than 6' wide; and WHEREAS, the monitoring protocol will be met at each site and the sanitation protocol will be met at Lake Calavera Preserve, and all other city trailheads (not within the above preserve areas) will be posted with the applicable 'COVID-19 Mandatory Precautions' and all preserve areas and trailheads will receive patrolling by the Police Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad, California hereby directs and authorizes the Director of Emergency Services, or designee, to implement social distancing and sanitation protocols for access to the City's trails, in accordance with all applicable Orders from the County Department of Public Health and the following plans, attached hereto as: A. County of San Diego Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol -Parks & Beaches: Lake Calavera Preserve Macario Canyon Preserve Veterans Park Preserve Village H Preserve B. City of Carlsbad Trails & Recreation Department Covid-19 Pandemic Response Beach/Park/Trail Monitor: Health Screening and Site Procedure Plan May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 83 of 182 C. City of Carlsbad Police Department Covid-19 Pandemic Response Trails/Trails/Trails Reopening Plan PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the pt day of May, 2020, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. None. None. MA TT HALL, Mayor l:tloAQ,,fui '-'.¢;(' BARBARA ENGLESON, City Cle (SEAL) May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 84 of 182 ATTACHMENT B CITY OF CARLSBAD -PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE BEACH/PARK/TRAIL MONITOR: HEALTH SCREENING AND SITE PROCEDURE PLAN The safety and well-being of our staff and the public is our number one priority and for this reason the following measures and precautions are enacted. These procedures adhere to the requirements by the San Diego County's Public health order to open beaches, parks and trails amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Purpose Health self-screening procedures and park site monitoring procedures for employees who will be working at parks, trails and beaches. Health Screening Procedures • There will be health screening stations at designated city facilities • Signs will be posted at entrances stating that temperature screening is occurring • Employees will be required to self-screen before beginning their work shift • Staff will be assigned to each location to ensure social distancing, screening and answer questions • Every effort is made to provide privacy during the screening process • Thermometers, gloves and sanitizing wipes will be provided at each screening station • Screening areas are cleaned daily per normal disinfecting routines • Employees with temperature above lOOF or have symptoms of illness are to return home immediately and call their supervisor Temperature Self-Screening & Symptom Check Procedures Employees are required to self-screen before beginning their shift at a park, trail or beach by performing the following: 1. Use handheld non-contact forehead thermometer to self-check temperature (written instructions provided) 2. Self-check for symptoms of illness (written instructions provided) o If temperature above lOOF or have symptoms of illness, return to vehicle immediately and call supervisor o If temperature below lOOF and have no symptoms, wash hands and proceed to work Park Site Monitor Procedures • Employee will first report to designated health screening station • Upon successful completion of health screening station, employee will proceed to assigned park site • Employee will monitor for the foll(?wing public health order compliance: o 6-foot social distancing from those not in the same household o Wearing face coverings if someone is within 6 feet of someone else not in their household o No gatherings of any size May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 97 of 182 Supplies Needed: • Thermometers • Gloves • Disinfectant wipes or cleaning supplies • Thermometer Instructions for each station • Self-screening instructions for each station • Entrance signs for temperature screening • Self-screening sign in sheet May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 98 of 182 CITY OF CARLSBAD -POLICE DEPARTMENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE BEACHES/PARKS/TRAILS REOPENING PLAN ATTACHMENT C The Carlsbad Police Department is dedicated to supporting the City's mission to keep the peace, educate the public, and provide for a safe environment in which people can enjoy the City's beaches, parks, and trails responsibly. The police department will assist the Parks and Recreation Department, City Lifeguards, and CA State Parks when these facilities re-open through: Presence • Continued enforcement of City of Carlsbad Municipal codes • Supplementing Parks and Rec. staff at locations around the City • Availability of PD personnel to respond to areas should the need arises • Monitor locations using currently available resources to identify any social distancing issues o Vehicles o Drones o City cameras o PD camera trailer Education • Verbally by Officers, Rangers, and CSOs • Flyers -providing flyers to users on how they can safely enjoy City beaches, parks and trails • Availability to answer questions and provide guidance to the community Parking Management • Residential areas that provide access to facilities • Designated parking lots -open and closed • Maintain safety of facility users • Maintain flow of traffic in areas surrounding the facilities • Continued enforcement of parking violations May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 99 of 182 section 9. Child daycare and childcare providers shall com ly with the health check and temperature-screening requirements in section 12. 6. "Non-essential personnel," as defined in section 20d below, are prohibited from entry into any hospital or long-term care facility. All essential personnel who are COVID-19 positive or show any potential signs or symptoms of COVID-19 are strictly prohibited from entry into hospitals or long-term care facilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, individuals requiring medical care for COVID-19 or related conditions may be admitted to hospitals or other · medical facilities if the hospital or medical facility is appropriate for treating COVID-19 and has adequate precautions in place to protect its patients, medical personnel and staff. 7. Hospitals and healthcare providers shall take measures to preserve and prioritize resources. Hospitals and healthcare providers may authorize and perform non-emergent or elective surgeries or procedures based on their determination of clinical need and supply capacity, and where consistent with State guidance. 8. Hospitals, healthcare providers, and commercial testing laboratories shall report all COVID- 19 test results to the Public Health Officer immediately after such results are received. 9. All persons two year old or older who are present in the county shall have possession of a face covering described in California Department of Public Health Face Covering Guidance issued on April 1, 2020, (available at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Face- Coverings-Guidance.aspx ), when they leave their home or place of residence and shall wear the face covering whenever they are in a business or within six feet of another person who is not a member of their family or household. Persons with a medical condition that prevents wearing a face covering shall be exempt from this requirement. 10. All essential businesses that allow members of the public to enter a facility must prepare and post a "Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol" on the form attached to this Order (and available at:https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/Epidemiology/covid 19/SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION PROTOCOL 04022020 Vl.pdf), oron a form required by another governmental entity requiring substantially similar information, for each of their facilities open to the public in the county. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must be posted at or near the entrance of the relevant facility, and shall be easily viewable by the public and employees. A copy of the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must also be provided to each employee performing work at the facility. All essential businesses shall implement the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must ensure all required measures are implemented and must identify and require measures necessary to implement social distancing are implemented at each facility that will ensure social distancing and sanitation at that particular facility. If the measures identified and implemented are not effective in maintaining proper social distancing and sanitation, the business shall promptly modify its Social Distancing and Sanitation Page 2 of7 ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 101 of 182 Protocols to ensure proper social distancing and sanitation. Any business failing to successfully implement social distancing and sanitation shall be closed. I I.Effective 12:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020, each essential business shall require all employees to wear a face covering in compliance with section 9 above. 12.Effective 12:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020, each essential business shall prepare and implement a plan to require health checks with temperature screening for all employees. Employees with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher shall not be permitted to enter the facility. 13.For Parks Only -Each public park and recreation area, shall operate in compliance with the Protocol found at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/Epidemiology/covid19 /parks-beaches-social-distancing-protocol.pdf created and implemented by the operator of the park. The public shall not congregate or participate in active sport activities at a park with the exception of members of a single family or household if authorized pursuant to the Protocol applicable to the park. Any park at which the Protocol requirements cannot be effectively implemented shall close. Recreational boating shall be allowed provided all occupants of a boat are from the same family or household. 14.For Beaches Only -All parking lots at public beaches shall be closed. Beaches shall be used solely for walking, running, hiking, equestrian or bicycle riding (where allowed). The public shall not congregate or participate in active sport activities at said facilities. Swimming, body surfing, boogie boarding, surfing, kite surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving from the shore may be allowed in the ocean and bays connected thereto. Beaches where social distancing requirements cannot be effectively implemented shall close. All other restrictions applicable to beaches pursuant to other sections of this Order shall remain in effect. 15. To enhance recreational opportunities in the county, private and public golf courses may be open for limited use provided the owner or operator of the golf course has completed and fully implements a Golf Course Physical Distancing & Safety Plan for San Diego County and submitted a copy of the competed form to the Public Health Officer at least two days prior to opening. Golf courses shall comply with the temperature screening requirements in sections 12 and 20e. 16. All essential businesses that remain in operation in accordance with the Order shall make every effort to use telecommuting for their workforces. • 17. A strong recommendation is made that all persons who are 65 years old or older, have a chronic underlying condition, or have a compromised immune system self-quarantine themselves at home or other suitable location. 18. All persons arriving in the county from international locations identified on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Warning Level 2 or 3 Travel Advisory (available at: Page 3 of7 ORDER OF THE HEAL TH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 102 of 182 https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices) shall be subject to 14-day home or other suitable location quarantine and self-monitoring. 19. Persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or who are likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: "Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19", or as subsequently amended. Persons who have a close contact with a person who either has COVID-19, or is likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: "Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19," or as subsequently amended. Both orders are available · at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/ content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community epidemiology/dc/2019-nCo V /health-order.html. If a more specific isolation or quarantine order is issued to a person, that order shall be followed. 20. For purposes of this Order: a. "Essential business" is any business or activity ( or a business/activity that employs/utilizes workers) designated by the State Public Health Officer as "Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers" set forth in: https://covidl9.ca.gov/img/Essential CriticallnfrastructureWorkers.pdO as that list may be updated from time-to-time, and referenced in Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of. the State of California. For the purposes of this Order, the following businesses in the Food and Agriculture Sector are considered "groceries" or "other retail that sells food and beverages": grocery stores, comer stores and convenience stores, liquor stores that sell food, farmer's markets, food banks, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, big box stores that sell groceries and essentials, or similar business that sell food so long as the store has a current permit related to the sale of food and/or beverages from the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health. b. "Gathering" is any event or convening that brings together more than one person in a single room or single indoor or outdoor space at the same time, including people in multiple vehicles in one location. A gathering does not include: 1. A gathering consisting only of members of a single family or household. 11. Operations at airports, public transportation or other spaces where persons in transit are able to practice social distancing. m. Operations at essential businesses as defined in section 18a above and where the other requirements set forth in this Order are followed. c. "Long term care facility" is a facility serving adults that require assistance with activities of daily living, including a skilled nursing facility, and that is licensed by the California Department of Community Care and Licensing, or the California Department of Public Health. d. "Non-essential personnel" are employees, contractors, or members of the public who do not perform treatment, maintenance, support, or administrative tasks deemed essential to the healthcare mission of the long-term care facility or hospital. Non- essential personnel do not include first responders, nor State, federal, or local officials, investigators, or medical personnel carrying out lawful duties. Non-essential personnel do not include visitors to hospitals and long-term care facilities who are granted entry by the facility's director, or designee, because they are family or friends who are visiting Page 4 of7 ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 103 of 182 a resident in an end of life or similar situation, are parents or guardians visiting a child who is a patient, or because of any other circumstances deemed appropriate by the facility director, or designee, and where appropriate precautions by the facility that follow federal, State, and local public health guidance regarding COVID-19 are followed. e. "Social distancing" is maintaining a six-foot separation from all persons except for household members and medical providers or employees of an essential business conducting temperature screening. 21. This Order is issued as a result of the World Health Organization's declaration of a worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 disease, also known as "novel coronavirus." 22. This Order is issued based on scientific evidence regarding the most effective approaches to slow the transmission of communicable diseases generally and COVID-19 specifically, as well as best practices as currently known and available to protect vulnerable members of the public from avoidable risk of serious illness or death resulting from exposure to COVID-19. The age, condition, and health of a significant portion of the population of the county places it at risk for serious health complications, including death, from COVID-19. Although most individuals who contract COVID-19 do not become seriously ill, persons with mild symptoms and asymptomatic persons with COVID-19 may place other vulnerable members of the public- such as older adults, and those with underlying health conditions-at significant risk. 23. The actions required by this Order are necessary to reduce the number of individuals who will be exposed to COVID-19, and will thereby slow the spread of COVID-19 in the county. By reducing the spread of COVID-19, this Order will help preserve critical and limited healthcare capacity in the county and will save lives. 24. This Order is issued in accordance with, and incorporates by reference: a) the Declaration of Local Health Emergency issued by the Health Officer on February 14, 2020; b) the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Director of Emergency Services on February 14, 2020; c) the action of the County Board of Supervisors to ratify and continue both the local health emergency and local emergency on February 19, 2020; d) the Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 4, 2020; e) Executive Order N-25-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 12, 2020 which orders that "All residents are to heed any orders and guidance of state and local health officials, including but not limited to the imposition of social distancing measures, to control COVID-19"; f) Proclamation 9984 regarding COVID-19 issued by the President of the United States on March 11, 2020; g) Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 19, 2020; h) the "Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Nursing Homes" issued by the CDC; and i) COVID-19 guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health on including, but not limited to the Face Coverings Guidance issued on April 1, 2020. Page 5 of7 ORDER OF THE HEAL TH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 104 of 182 25. This Order is issued to prevent circumstances often present in gatherings that may exacerbate the spread ofCOVID-19, such as: 1) the increased likelihood that gatherings will attract people from a broad geographic area; 2) the prolonged time period in which large numbers of people are in close proximity; 3) the difficulty in tracing exposure when large numbers of people attend a single event or are at a single location; and 4) the inability to ensure that such persons follow adequate hygienic practices. 26. This Order is issued to provide additional protections from the spread of COVID-19 to the public who are taking advantage of opportunities for recreational activities, employees of essential businesses and their customers/clients by increasing facial covering requirements and health checks and temperature screening. 27. This Order comes after the release of substantial guidance from the Health Officer, the California Department of Public Health, the CDC, and other public health officials throughout the United States and around the world. 28. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 120175.5 (b) all governmental entities in the county shall take necessary measures within the governmental entity's control to ensure compliance with this Order and to disseminate this Order to venues or locations within the entity's jurisdiction where gatherings may occur. 29. Violation of this Order 'is subject to fine, imprisonment, or both. (California Health and Safety Code section 120295.) 30. To the extent necessary, this Order may be enforced by the Sheriff or chiefs of police pursuant to Government Code sections 26602 and 41601 and Health and Safety Code section 101029. 31. Once this Order takes effect it shall supersede the Amended Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations dated April 24, 2020. IS SO ORDERED: Date: April 29, 2020 Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H. Public Health Officer County of San Diego EMERGENCY REGULATIONS As Director of Emergency Services for the County of San Diego, I am authorized to promulgate regulations for the protection of life and property pursuant to Government Code Section 8634 and San Diego County Code section 31.103. The following shall be in effect for the duration of the Health Officer Order issued above which is incorporated in its entirety by reference: Page 6 of7 ORDER OF THE HEAL TH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 105 of 182 The Health Officer Order shall be promulgated as a regulation for the protection of life and property. Any person who violates or who refuses or willfully neglects to obey this regulation is subject to fine, imprisonment, or both. (Government Code section 8665.) · Date: April 29, 2020 Helen Robbins-Meyer · Chief Administrative Officer · Director of Emergency Services Page 7 of7 ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 106 of 182 Measures to Protect Golf Course Staff and Golfers Continued: I ✓ I Staff must check the temperature of each guest upon entry to the facility. Measures to Protect Golfer Health Off the Course: 171 If a golfer is sick or are feeling sick, they will not come to the golf course. I/ I Encourage all golfers to wash their hands before coming to the course. I ✓ I Hand sanitizer shall be available throughout the golf course facilities. 171 Credit card or charge account payments only, no cash payments will be accepted at the counter. Guests will not need to sign credit card receipts. I J."I Encourage all golfers to walk the golf course. I ,t/ I Cart usage is limited to a single golfer, unless golfers are from the same household. 1711 Golfer will handle and care for their own bags and equipment. Staff will not be allowed to handle. · · 17'1 All golf carts and push carts will be washed and pre-sanitized before each use. (Key will be turned on, and a single-use pencil and scorecard in place). Coolers will be removed from carts and not available. I ✓ I Rental clubs and rental equipment will not be available. I~ I All golf instruction and clinics are temporarily suspended. 17' I Tee time intervals will be monitored to regulate the number of players on the course at one time and to ensure social distancing. l·J'IPiayers may not arrive on the tee box until the previous group has left the teeing ground. Measures for Grab and Go Food Service at Golf Courses: l ✓IFood and beverage areas may only remain open for grab-and-go service or delivery. l ✓IFood and beverage service will require credit card or charge account payments only, no cash payments will be accepted at the counter. Guests will not need to sign credit card receipts. Page 2 of 5 GOLF COURSE PHYSICAL DISTANCING & SAFETY PLAN FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 110 of 182 Measures for Grab and Go Food Service at Golf Courses Continued: l.f lTo assist with physical distancing, lines must be install ed with six-foot markers for guests to maintain safe social distances. l ✓I Orders are prepared for pick up and must be taken for on-course or in-cm1 dining only. Self-serve water dispensers are temporm·ily closed. l~INo seating is available in food and beverage areas. 17 1Food and beverage staff should wash their hands and change gloves at least every 60 minutes, or as needed if contaminated. Measures to Protect Golfers around Clubhouse Areas: I ✓ I Limit the number of customers in the pro shop at any one time which allows for customers and employees to easily maintain at least six-feet distance from one another at all times. I I I Where appropriate, prop open doors to the pro shop, restrooms, and food and beverage areas. I~ I Limit the number of golfers iri the restrooms and locker rooms to allow for users to easily maintain at least a six-feet distance from one another at all times. 171 To assist with physical distancing, lines must be installed with six-foot markers for guests to maintain safe social distances. 17"1 All employees must be instructed to maintain at least a six-:eet distance from golfers and from other employees. Measures to Protect Golfer Health in Practice Areas: l ✓IAll purchases of range balls must be made with credit card or a non-cash form of payment. I ✓I All cups will be placed so that the ball can be retrieved without touching anything but the ball. . I I I Bag stands, furniture and equipment must be removed from the driving range. Ill Driving ranges must space stalls appropriately to maintain safe social distancing. Ill Wash range balls after they are collected; before they are returned to circulation. Golfers may only use their own golf balls on putting greens. Page 3 of 5 GOLF COURSE PHYSICAL DISTANCING & SAFETY PLAN FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 111 of 182 Measures to Protect Golfer Health on .the Course 1./IMaximum of four players per tee time. I ✓ I Carts will be pre-positioned to maintain safe social distancing. 171 Golfers are prohibited from touching flagsticks. l ✓IAll cups will be placed so that the ball can be retrieved without touching anything but the ball. ry(IRemove rakes from all bunkers. lv'IRemove golf ball washers. 17' I Remove any water dispensers that require contact. 17"1 Trash cans should be touchless. Remove lids if present. I~ I Course restrooms ca:n remain open provided they are cleaned frequently and follow protocols established by the CDC and health experts. I~ I Course staff will monitor golf er compliance of this safety plan while they are on the property. Measures to Protect Golfers and Staff after Completion of Play I ;?'111 Park carts or push carts in designated areas to maintain proper social distancing. IJ" I Guests are asked to dispose of their own trash into garbage cans. l ✓I Guests are encouraged to wash their hands immediately after play. 17 1 Social or group gatherings are not permitted. 17 1 Physical distancing will be enforced by staff. Page4of5 GOLF COURSE PHYSICAL DISTANCING & SAFETY PLAN FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 112 of 182 • Physical Distancing: o Guests will be required to practice physical distancing by standing at least six feet away from other groups of people while standing in lines or moving around the property. Physical layouts are arranged to ensure appropriate distancing and appropriate signage posted. o Remember to not touch the face and to practice physical distancing by standing at least six feet away from guests and other employees whenever possible. • Restroom: o Only the golf clubhouse restroom will be open for use. o Before each use, employees use provided sanitizing wipes to wipe down sink area and handles. o Golf shop team members will regularly wipe down restrooms every hour using disposable gloves and sanitizing wipes. o Manager checks restroom soap dispenser three times per day (morning, mid, and afternoon) and refills as needed. • Packages: o When incoming packages are received, boxes are picked up by manager with gloves on, box is opened, content are removed, and box is placed directly in dumpster. Gloves are properly removed and disposed of if no longer needed. • Handling Guest Equipment: - o Refrain from handling guest tees, markers, scorecards, pencils and other small equipment. o Wash or sanitize hands after touching any guest equipment including clubs, bags or shoes. • Rental Sets: o Not currently available, but when they are, each club will be wiped down all the way to the grip by the pro shop staff. GOLF SHOP CLEANING PROCEDURES • Using the provided sanitizing wipes and disposable gloves, each morning, to perform the following duties and finish by sanitizing hands: • All entry/exit door handles in the clubhouse • Hourly cleaning of restroom door handles and sink counters • All public area tables and chairs and counter tops are wiped down daily even when not in use, o Open safe, gather cash till, setup and sanitize work station to include printer, phone, monitor, mouse and keyboard. • Work station is sanitized during break. o Each shop shift is designated one phone and it is not permitted to be shared until the shift is complete. o Wipes down all radios and cart keys for daily use. o Wipe down Credit Card machines o Guest facing counters to be sanitized at least every hour ADDITIONAL GOLF SHOP OPENING & CLOSING CLEANING PROCEDURES • Using the provided sanitizing wipes and disposable gloves, at the beginning or the end of the day, the Golf Shop Assistant performs the following duties and finish by sanitizing hands: o Opens and closes lock to front entry gate. Crossings Golf Operations Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedure -Last modified April 28, 2020 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 115 of 182 o Wipes down: • Restrooms to be thoroughly sanitized by wiping down all horizontal surfaces, door handles and sinks ■ All public area tables, chairs, and horizontal surfaces ■ The alarm pad ■ All entry/exit door handles in the clubhouse ■ All radios • All telephones to be used by front of the house employees • Cart keys for daily use o Openers prop doors open for the day. o Open or drop cash till/deposit, and setup and sanitize work station to include printer, phone, monitor, mouse and keyboard. OUTSIDE SERVICE CLEANING PROCEDURES • Using the provided sanitizing wipes and disposable gloves, each shift the Outside Service Attendant performs the following duties and finishes by sanitizing hands: o Golf carts to be sanitized with course provided product before and after each round by performing the following wipe down duties: ■ Steering wheel • Cart Seats ■ Forward/Reverse Switch • Cart GPS screen ■ Cart keys • (Sand bottles and coolers should be removed) • All other items are removed from the cart o After the golf cart is cleaned it is to be restocked with scorecard and pencil. o Wipe down the keycode on the ball machine every 30 minutes o Ensure there is a full bottle of sanitizer located by range machine o Before using the Ball Picker, wipe down steering wheel and seat. o All range balls need to be cleaned and run through the range ball cleaner before being put back into circulation. ADDITONAL OUTSIDE SERVICE OPENING AND CLOSING CLEANING PROCEDURES • Using sanitized wipes and disposable gloves, and finishing by sanitizing hands: o Wipes down the cart barn main door and garage roll down door handles upon opening and closing. Doors are propped open for the day. o Wipes down the alarm pad before use at start and end of the day and upon leaving. o Open/Close door access to range ball machine and wipe down key code o Setup range stalls so the middle up each stall is minimum of 10 feet apart STARTER CLEANING PROCEDURES • When using a golf cart, the Starter must wait to use a cart that has already been cleaned and sanitized. • Sanitize one dozen pens for guest use at the first tee. • When collecting guest liability signatures, each pen needs to be sanitized after each guest use. • Advise guest to use hand sanitizer after collecting their signature Crossings Golf Operations Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedure -Last modified April 28, 2020 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 116 of 182 • Explain to the guest our policy for Physical Distancing [include signage near starter area]: o One player per cart unless immediate family members and/or following updates on guidance from local authorities o Pins are setup to allow easy removal of balls o Rakes have been removed for the player's safety TIMECLOCK USAGE • Shift start and end times are staggered to ensure there are not a large number of employees clocking in and out simultaneously. _ • While waiting to clock in, employees must remain at least 6 feet apart, adhering to the designated "waiting spot" tape marks on the ground. • No more than three employees may be standing in line for the clock at once. • Sanitizer is available next to the clock and is required for use after the employee clocks in or out. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) • Appropriate PPE will be worn by all employees based on their role and responsibilities. Every employee entering the property will be provided a mask and required to wear that mask while on property. • Disposable gloves are available to all team members; wearing gloves is required for all positions with the exception of golf course maintenance. MEAL BREAKS • Meal breaks occur as scheduled to avoid crowding. • Employees should sanitize the tables and chairs before they begin eating. • Those that take meal break together must sit at least 6 feet apart. • Employees should wash their hands before and after they finish eating. EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND SIGNAGE • All required notices and signs rega rding health and safety protocol are posted throughout facility. • Before they begin work, Manager to train all employees on Covid-19 operating protocols, including, upgraded hygiene standards, facility and equipment sanitization protocol, hand washing protocol, etiquette for coughing and sneezing, no handshake policy, PPE, and etc. Crossings Golf Operations Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedure -Last modified April 28, 2020 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 117 of 182 GENERAL FACILITY CLEANING PROCEDURES • Using the provided sanitizing wipes and disposable gloves, each morning, Manager: o Wipes down the facility main door and garage roll down door handles. Doors are propped open for the day. o Wipes down the alarm pad before use at start and end of the day. o Wipes all counter tops, tables and locker handles. o Wipes restroom door handle, sink counter and then props restroom door open for the remainder of the day. • Restroom: o Before each use, employees use provided sanitizing wipes to wipe down sink area and handles. o In the morning, at lunch and at closing, countertops are wiped down using provided sanitizing wipes. o Manager checks restroom soap dispenser each morning and refills as needed. o Post sign age in restroom regarding washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. o Provide tissues with no-touch receptacles for disposal. TIMECLOCK USAGE • Shift start and end times are broken into 3 groups with 4 employees each starting their shift at a time. The first shift begins at 5:30 am and start times are staggered-in 15 minute increments. • While waiting to clock in, employees must remain at least 6 feet apart, adhering to the designated "waiting spot" tape marks on the floor. • No more than 4 employees may be standing in line for the clock at once. • Post appropriate signage in English and Spanish requiring employees to use available hand sanitizer after they have clocked in. MAINTENANCE FACILITY/EMPLOYEE LOCKERS • Signage is posted in English and Spanish at every entrance of the facility to inform all employees that they should: avoid entering the facility if they have a cough or fever; maintain a minimum six-foot distance from one another; and not shake hands or engage in any unnecessary physical -contact. • After clocking in, employees may access their locker 1 at a time, standing at least 6 feet apart, following the posted signage. • Managers will monitor clock and locker area to ensure there is no crowding at any time, following the relevant posted signage. DAILY LINE-UPS • Superintendent will conduct 3 daily line up sessions with groups of 4 employees at a time, outdoors, ensuring that employees are standing at least 6 feet apart. EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS Crossings Golf Course Maintenance Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedure -Last modified April 28, 2020 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 119 of 182 PPE • Employees are provided with 11 sets of uniforms which includes a shirt, pants and for some, a jacket. • Each shift, employee wears a clean uniform to work and stores the dirty uniform at home in a bag. • On their designated weekly laundry day, employees bring their 5 dirty uniforms to work in a bag and places dirty uniforms in locked bin for pick up by laundry service. • Employees must wait their turn to drop dirty uniforms in bin, standing at least 6 feet apart. • When dirty uniforms are picked up each week, 5 clean uniforms are provided per employee to replace 5 dirty uniforms. Employees pick up clean uniforms from the rack, 1 at a time standing at least 6 feet apart. • Appropriate PPE will be provided and worn by all employees based on their role and responsibilities in adherence with state or local regulations and guidance. Training on how to properly use and dispose of all PPE will be mandatory. • Every employee entering the property will be provided a mask.and must have the mask or a CDC approved face covering available while on property. • Gloves w ill be provided to employees whose responsibilities include wiping high-touch areas. • Disposable gloves are provided to all team members. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT • Prior to each use by an employee, equipment is cleaned using provided sanitizing wipes. • When incoming packages are received, boxes are picked up by manager with gloves on, box is opened, content of box (parts) are removed and box is placed directly in dumpster. Gloves are properly removed and disposed of if no longer needed for the day. If they will continue to wear, gloves are sprayed with sanitizer. • Prior to touching the fuel pump handle, employee wipes down handle with provided sanitizing wipes. • After pumping fuel, employee records volume per usual, but first wipes down recording pen with provided sanitizing wipes. • Each morning, Manager wipes equipment key box, opens box and leaves open for the day using the appropriate gloves. Manager wipes and closes box at the end of the day. MEAL BREAKS • Meal breaks occur in 3 staggered group times, 4 employees per time starting at 10:00 am to avoid break room crowding. • Before each group begins their meal, tables and chairs are wiped down with provided sanitizing wipes. • Employees should wash hands before they begin eating. • Those that choose to take meal break in Maintenance Facility must sit at least 6 feet apart. Tables are marked with tape to designate 6 feet spacing. • Employees should wash their hands after they finish eating. Crossings Golf Course Maintenance Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedure -Last modified April 28, 2020 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 120 of 182 Exhibit 10 YOUR HEALTH & SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY As we practice social distancing and sanitation protocols, please take note of our current efforts. 1. Accepting credit card-only payments. No cash. 2. Single-rider carts in use at no additional fee for social distancing. 3. Rakes will not be provided for bunker raking at this time. 4. Assistance with clubs before and after the round is suspended. 5. Merchandise sales are limited to golf balls & tees. 6. Snack bar is offering take-out only. 7. Club rentals are not available at this time. 8. Leave in flagsticks. Cups have been shallowed for easy removal. 9. Cover your cough or sneeze with your sleeve or a tissue and dispose of in waste cans. ~ 'tB-E CROSSJNcs AT CARLSBAD May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 121 of 182 Exhibit 12 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Merri Adams > Monday, April 27, 2020 8:23 PM City Clerk Re: Beach closure This is a public comment for the May 1 council meeting. Thank you. Merri Adams > On Apr 27, 2020, at 7:53 PM, Merri Adams <adamsincarlsbad@yahoo.com> wrote: > > This is such a challenging time and the decisions that the City Council are making are difficult and weighty. As a 20 year resident, I can appreciate the various shut downs of different recreational facilities. However, the beach closure is creating a situation where our Carlsbad residents are traveling to open Orange County beaches, along with Oceanside and San Diego. It seems counterintuitive to have our community with only 50 cases intermixing with other highly populated areas as it is likely to bring additional exposure to Carsbad when the intent is to create less exposure. Please reconsider the beach closures. Let's incentivize our Carlsbad residents to stay in Carlsbad. Thank you for your time and attention. > > Sincerely > Merri Adams > > CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 123 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Hello, e b Wednesday, April 29, 2020 3:40 PM City Clerk Closed Trails Recently yellow tape was applied to a gate closing an access road to the _agua hedionda lagoon. A Covid 19 sign was attached. The only issue is that road is private and never open to the public in the first place. I hope the city posts Private Property No Access signs on Chinquapin Ave and Tamarack Ave soon. I foresee an issue like the Highland dog trail occurring as many residents, even now during the lockdown, use that access road for off leash dog runs. They do not pick up after their dogs so this is a health issue. And it is very difficult to provide safety to this road as many of our police officers can attest. You may read this letter at a city council meeting. Please let me know who to contact for follow up on this matter. Elizabeth Banks Sent from my iPad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 124 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Blake Bolton Monday, April 27, 2020 3:13 PM City Clerk Request to Open Public Spaces Please read at the next Carlsbad City Council Meeting: Dear Mayor Hall and the Carlsbad City Council, I'd like to write to urge the city council to open public spaces including golf courses, beaches, t rails, and parks. As a father of two young daughters, its important that we move beyond the fear and containment and resume a degree of normalcy for our families. · Originally the shelter in place was intended to prevent overcrowding at hospitals and flatten the curve of cases. Data clearly shows hospitals in San Diego County are not overcrowded and the case count is flat and falling. Irregardless of an increase in future case count attributable to increased testing, we need to reduce the fear and overreach by government officials and get back to the way of life we enjoy. Carlsbad should not use the same playbook as San Francisco or New York City. Opening beaches, trails, golf courses, and parks will have minimal impact on further spread and allow citizens to re-gain some degree of normalcy for their families. This is a pivotal point for the council to demonstrate common sense and leadership for our community and I urge you to open our public spaces back up without restriction. Thanks, Blake Carlsbad, CA CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 125 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Karen Bruno Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:57 AM City Clerk Subject: Fwd: Beach Access Please read at the meeting this week! -----Original Message----- From : Karen Bruno To: clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov> Cc: jhofland aumanzor Hide>; haligay ; roseramos59 Sent: Wed, Apr 29, 2020 10:54 am Subject: Beach Access Hello: I am 59 years old. I would like to sit at the beach alone and read a book. I live in an apartment and am terribly anxious because I don't really have a yard or anyplace to be outdoors in nature. I cannot park my car a ways away and then walk to and on the beach without sitting down. I feel your prohibition against parking on the coast highway is discriminatory against those of us who cannot walk a great distance. We want and need to be in nature and it is relaxing and refreshing to just sit and read a book and watch the waves. PLEASE OPEN THE COASTAL HIGHWAY PARKING AND THE BEACH TO THOSE OF US WHO NEED TO SIT DOWN! WHY SHOULD WE BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST? I am getting very angry by these prohibitions and I know that I am not the only one! Sincerely, Karen Bruno CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 126 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Donna Cicone Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:21 PM City Clerk Lock Down I wish this information to be read into the record. > City of Carlsbad city council members, All Receive • Agenda Item # I For the Jnformation ofth;- CITY COUNCIL Date !:J....::.30cA ......-cc - CM _/4CM _'-1:lCM (3) - > At the on set of Covid -19 our city shut down businesses, schools, dentist offices, hair salons, beaches, parks, dog parks and trails. The extreme measure of stripping us of our Constitutional rights, to quarantine the healthy, instead of isolating the sick, until we flatten the curve. By your own admission we have had no new cases for 14 days, meaning we are there. The data does not support the continued economic shut down. > During these past few weeks child abuse cases have risen. A child no longer has a classmate or teacher or administrator to notice a bruise or scratch. Domestic violence is on the rise. Suicide is on the rise. Record numbers of unemployment claims filed daily. > Divorce fillings have increased and doctors and nurses are being furloughed. > Sunshine and fresh air kill the virus and our council continues to propagate fear instead of facts. Asking us to do our part. We DID. Now open our city. > It's amazing how little data you needed before shutting down our city and taking our freedoms and how much you are demanding to let it reopen and give those freedoms back. > When it is all said and done, you will have effected more people by your reaction to this virus than the virus itself. The damaged suffered in numerous lives is irreparable. > > > > Carlsbad Resident > Donna Cicone > Tuesday, April 28th 2020 CAUTION: Do not open auachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 127 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Pierre.Gene CochetWeinandt.Wade < Saturday, April 25, 2020 8:07 PM City Clerk; Manager Internet Email; Attorney; Matthew Hall; Keith Blackburn; Cori Schumacher; Priya Bhat-Patel Special meeting May 1st, comment to be read. Note to the City Clerk: I wish the following to be read at the May 1st special meeting. Thank you. Since I don't trust the system of public comments online anymore, I send this to all participants of the meeting, and would like a return notice that you have it to read at the next meeting. Thank you. Dear City council The following comment was forgotten or set aside, not read during the last special meeting of April 25th, while some others were read several times. How can we trust the online process if it is partial? Here it is: Our health comes first, no matter what our County says or allows. In a pandemic situation, your action, everybody's action can impair my health and life. My right to live, this right of the old and vulnerable is not less than someone's right to surf, who will be contagious without knowing it. I have no problem opening Carlsbad beach for instance, if we have serious rules in place, real social distancing, wearing a mask, avoiding gatherings. If not, don't do it. I was walking the other day above the beach front. Only about 1 in 10 persons were wearing a mask, not a good sign. This should be mandatory, even more so if we open public spaces .. Even if we have these rules, enforcement is a problem, at large, and will be also on a beach. I am amazed how much people feel free breaking basic rules when driving a car, the 5 is a speed free for all, since I have been living here, no enforcement. Cars pass red lights all the time, don't put their blinker, very dangerous for cyclists, etc. No enforcement. I enjoy running on the beach, every time I see dogs there, especially close to the limit with Oceanside, sometimes aggressive, where there are also small children, toddlers, no enforcement there, never saw police once. Life guards say it is not their business. If Carlsbad is not able or not willing to enforce real social distancing and wearing a mask on the beach, if there is not enough staff to be effective, don't open it, period. Thank you Priya and Cori at the last meeting to say no to a rushed decision taking everyone by surprise with no time to be prepared, putting us in danger. We are less hit here in California because we took the right measures early, We may lose it all, push back way further the time of economic recovery. We must be serious about it. Pierre Cochet-Weinandt, resident of Carlsbad. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 128 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Jacob Dent Sunday, April 26, 2020 2:19 PM City Clerk Comments for next meeting Good afternoon-please rea,d at the next meeting: I live next to Calavera Preserve. Today I was in the preserve and escorted out by uniformed police officers. First, they were on motorcycles, which is expressly prohibited in the preserve. Second, I tried to get some clarity on the rules. Apparently I am allowed to run next to people on the 5' wide sidewalks throughout the city, but not on the 6-10' wide trails of the preserve. I can stand in line at th-e store, but not walk or run in the 256 acre preserve. Your rules are asinine, and it tells us all something important: you are more concerned with the appearance of helping than with actually helping. The response to CV19 must be well thought out, appropriate, and it must MAKE SENSE. Many of these closures make absolutely no sense whatsoever, and since I know you are all intelligent people, it only follows that YOU know it makes no sense also . With that said then, I must wonder why these idiotic rules are in place. Appea rances only. You should be ashamed of this blatant overreach and petty abuse of power. This is not what you have been called upon to do. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 129 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 1:36 PM City Clerk Opening of Beaches, Parks and Trails Please read my comments into the record of the next City Council Meeting, which I believe is to be held on May 1. At the last meeting, the vote to open beaches, parks, trails, etc. failed. Council Member Bhat-Patel stated we shouldn't open them because "the virus hasn't gone away". Of course the virus has not gone away. It very likely will not go away. The lockdown was never intended to stay in place until the virus has "gone away". The stated objective of the "lockdown" was to "flatten the curve' so that our hospital systems would not be overwhelmed by covid-patients and unable to treat them. Our hospitals have plenty of capacity to treat covid patients. In fact, we have hospitals laying people off. Social distancing ru les will still apply, but open the beaches, trails and parks. Allow us to spread out a bit. Janice Kennard Carlsbad, CA 92011 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 130 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: City Clerk Subject: FW: Do NOT open our beaches yet From: Patricia Kinberg Date: April 28, 2020 at 1:59:23 PM PDT To: Matthew Hall <Matt.Hall@carlsbadca.gov>, Keith Blackburn <Keith.Blackburn@carlsbadca.gov>, Cori Schumacher <Cori.Schumacher@CarlsbadCA.gov>, Priya Bhat-Patel <Priya.Bhat-Patel@CarlsbadCA.gov> Subject: Do NOT open our beaches yet Please feel free to read this at your next council meeting. We do NOT feel it is safe to open our beaches yet or even open up public places as it is much too early right now. We are still on the uptick of this virus and it isn't going to go away because we stayed inside for 4 or 6 weeks. It is going to take time. A test and inoculation to ward it off. Let's be sensible. Just because Encinitas and Oceanside beaches are open it doesn't mean we have to follow. Do we have the man power to be out there on the beaches to patrol to make sure distance is kept? Art & Patricia Kinberg artkinberg@msn.com CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 131 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:25 PM City Clerk City council meeting input For the next meeting discussing reopenings {1 May I believe) please provide my comments below: I am a longtime Carlsbad resident 73 years old and am dismayed at the reluctance to open businesses, parks, trails and beaches. The incidence of known cases of Covid 19 in north county is minimal {SO in Carlsbad as of this date with no additions and n 23 days)and threat of debilitating reaction to the disease given large numbers of a asymptomatic cases is also minimal. This overreaction by governments slamming our economy and liberties needs to stop. Please open Carlsbad up and if need be petition Sacramento to open its beaches in Carlsbad as well. Please don't let the tail {Sacramento)wag the dog. Richard L'Heureux. Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 132 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jan Neff-Sinclair Wednesday, April 29, 2020 3:01 PM City Clerk Tammy Cloud-McMinn Opening Carlsbad recreational areas Please read this into the record of the council meeting on May 1st. In the last couple of weeks on sunny afternoons, with restrictions still in place, Carlsbad Village Dr. near the coast was clogged with cars like on a normal Sunday afternoon in the middle of the summer. The Coast Highway was worse. There were flocks of people along the upper beach walk not wearing masks and not practicing anything close to social distancing. People still don't GET IT. They are complaining everywhere that it is their absolute right to not wear a mask. I am sorry but no one has the right to possibly infect others with a potentially deadly disease because they want to hike or surf. Entertainment and exercise do not trump death . . EVER!!! Just because the selfish few who do not care about infecting others are louder than those of us who choose safety does not make them right. It just makes them loud. Just because the county caved does not mean that the city should do so. Our numbers have been stable for two weeks. Let's keep it that way! If childish folks have to have their entertainment and every- one else be damned, let them go do it somewhere else.-Maybe they will all infect each other and we can let Darwin handle the rest. The longer people are out running around without masks and not staying home, the longer all of us will HA VE to stay home and the worse shape our economy will be in when this finally ends. The adults who run the city need to decide what is more important: the health and safety of our residents and our economy, or avoiding the tantrums of a few selfish people who have to have their way? If they think it's safe out there, then they should go back to work, not to the beach. We find ourselves in an unprecedented set of circumstances It requires us to pull out the best of ourselves to help each other, not the worst of ourselves to insist on the right to play. We all have a responsibility to each other, whether we want it or not. GROW UP folks. Don't pretend that nothing is wrong when fifteen times as many people who perished on 9/11 have died from this virus in less than three months. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 133 of 182 I ask that the local government do something no other entity can do, and that is to protect us on a day-to-day basis. Please keep everything shut down till we are safely past this pandemic, till at least the governor's six points are met, and certainly not before we have even dented the curve. Thank you, Jan Neff-Sinclair CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content lis safe.I 2 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 134 of 182 5 -1 ~,;i.o.;;i_O TO BE READ INTO COUNCIL MEETING 4-:-25 2029-; AGENDA #1 To Mayor Hall, Council Members and Staff, All Receive -Agenda Item # _/_ For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date~ CA ..--cc --= CM _--ACM ~ DCM (3)-= I am disappointed that after all the collaboration between the cities and the County, the County decision has been made. The County has acted via email and apparently without the asking the cities' to voice an opinion regarding timing of opening related to control of the Covad-19 virus and without the cities opportunity to report on their readiness. It appears the County is content to let the opening of the beaches happen piecemeal, each city for themselves. Sighting the email from Barbara J imenez dated April 24, 2020 at 4:11pm, Subject: Ocean Access to be lifted on Monday 4/27/2020: "It is up to each city to determine whether to open their beaches. State beaches are currently closed but that could change so please check with the State." The second page of the email suggest that the cities can also consider opening parks and trails as of Monday morning. If you have been out at all, to see how our citizens are responding to stay-at-home, face coverings and physical distancing, I am sure we have all seen the same thing. Most citizens are taking appropriate steps to make sure they are not spreading a deadly virus. Still, there are enough that are not. You can walk Armada Drive any day of the week and see people who are not wearing masks, and are not physical distancing. My spouse had to go to Home Depot today. His comment upon returning home ... "You can't believe how many people (he said Men) are not distancing and are not wearing masks. I am sure you all have your own anecdotal experiences. All this goes to the point that some follow the protocol, some still do not. My point is how will opening beaches, parks or trails Monday morning help us get further ahead of Covid-19? Can it potentially set us back? What is the scientific data that makes us think this is appropriate now? And finally, why does the County promote this absolute urgency to act on opening beaches by Monday morning? At the very least, let's do this in the very best way we can. If we are going to open anything, let's ensure we, as a city, can provide the oversight to make it work to the benefit and not the detriment of the community. I do not believe this can happen over a weekend. I caution you, this could be life or unnecessary death. Please take your time on this one. In the end, no one will ask what day the beach was reopened. They will remember the result. Sincere thanks for all you are doing in this difficult time, Hope Nelson Carlsbad Resident May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 135 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: SYLVIA G RAMIREZ Monday, April 27, 2020 7:13 PM City Clerk Testimony to be read at May 1, 2020 City Council Meeting (Time Not Yet Determined Open the Beaches, parks and trails.pdf Please verify that you have received my testimony and that it will be read at the meeting. Tha nk you. It is 484 words including my complete signature. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the cont ent is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 136 of 182 Please read the following comments at the May 1, 2020 City Council Meeting. (484 words including signature) I implore you to immediately open Carlsbad beaches, parks and trails. 1) North County mayors, including Mayor Hall, attended a meeting with San Diego officials on April 22 and agreed to a Phase 1 plan for opening beaches and bays. However, when San Diego announced the beginning of Phase 1 at Sunrise, April 27, Carlsbad decided to wait. 2) Encinitas and Oceanside opened their beaches. Vista's parks are open. By not allowing Carlsbad citizens the same rights, you force Carlsbad citizens to go to other communities. This defeats the purpose of social distancing. 3) Construction continues in Carlsbad for both commercial and private residences. This has been outlawed in several California cities and counties due to Covid-19. At these sites, workers · are close together and often without face masks. Sidewalks are blocked, and workers take lunch in groups. The city emphasizes the importance of keeping residents safe. How can these construction projects be safe or essential, especially in high end neighborhoods such as Shore Drive or condominium projects in downtown Carlsbad? 4) The city manager discussed golf in his April 24 blog and how the city is seeking clarification from the county and state when golf can resume. Reopening golf does provide revenue benefits to the city. However, how is golf a higher priority than opening free exercise options · at beaches, parks and trails for all citizens, particularly families? 5) Our youth are especially impacted. Our teenagers have to adjust to online learning, no social activities, and a very insecure future. Many of our youth are surfers and enjoy the water. Surfing is naturally a socially distancing sport. Surfers look for less congested places. May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 137 of 182 6) Bike paths are now crowded with experienced and novice riders, families on bikes trying to give their children some exercise, and walkers and joggers all competing for the same space because our beaches are closed. Many would prefer to ruh and walk on the beach where it would be safer and easier to practice social distancing. It's hard to see how the Mayor and City Council are really addressing the needs of all Carlsbad citizens. It appears the city is favoring activities that contribute to city coffers, require limited supervision by police and park staff, and accommodate citizens in a higher income bracket. We agree that parking lots remain closed. We support substantial fines if people disregard social distancing guidelines. Why are you willing to deprive Carlsbad citizens the right to exercise safely in parks, trails and the ocean? People who are more susceptible can make decisions about where they want to exercise. However, requiring everyone to crowd on beach walks and bike paths, maneuver around construction projects, and force children into streets without sidewalks is not safe or appropriate. Syfvia (j Ramirez Professor Emeritus, MiraCosta College Old Rural Carlsbad Resident since 1967 Mother of 5 Carlsbad HS Graduates and grandmother of 3 Carlsbad HS Graduates {one in 2020) May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 138 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Raymond Ramirez Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:22 PM City Clerk Please read my testimony at the May 1 City Council Meeting (Time TBD) Mayday.docx Please confirm that you receive this email and testimony and that it will be read at the May 1 City Council meeting. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 139 of 182 Please read at May 1, 2020, City Council Meeting (Time TBD) "Mayday" on May Day Help! We need to reopen our beaches and parks immediately. From the standpoint of physical and mental health .and our constitutional civil rights under the first amendment there are no other options. Keeping the beaches and parks makes no sense except as a power grab by petty politicians and city officials who are in way over their heads in terms of leadership. You collectively stand out as confused, indecisive and unresponsive. Please correct this impression by your reversal of this silly lockdown of our beaches and parks and trails. Social distancing on the beaches is not a problem and it can be enforced with police patrols on vehicles that run on the sand. San Diego, Encinitas, Oceanside, Coronado and San Clemente have already done this; it begs the question: what is wrong with Carlsbad that we can't find a way to do what other beach cities are already doing. Does Carlsbad have an internal problem with Institutional effectiveness? We are fine with ticketing offenders of the social distancing requirement. Carlsbad is a beach city and has been since 1769 when Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portola discovered it and named our laguna "Agua Hedionda". It stank because the beach was closed then too. Listen to your inner arigels and reopen the beach and the parks and trails. Thank you for your attention. Raymond Ramirez Retired College Dean May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 140 of 182 Carlsbad resident since 1942 Attended Pine School and graduated from CHS class of 1959 Raised 5 children (all Carlsbad High School Graduates) and raising 6 grandchildren and 4 in Old Rural Carlsbad May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 141 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Diane Rivera All Receive -Agenda Item#_/_ For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date Y· ¥?GA ~cc - CM ~CM ~CM(3)_:::- Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11 :36 AM . To: Matthew Hall; Council Internet Email; Keith Blackburn; Priya Bhat-Patel; ~qri Schumacher; Scott Chadwick; City Clerk Subject: Council Meeting May 1, 2020-Please read during the meeting April 28, 2020 Honorable Mayor Matt Hall Council Members City Manager Scott Chadwick City Attorney Celia A Brewer Please read during the meeting Subject: Special Council Meeting -May 1, 2020 Thank you for Staying the Course. By Carlsbad Municipal Code, City Manager, Director of Emergency.Services, and his staff continue their work to be ready to address any the Covid 19 issues. Please support the Stay the Course order basing recommendations/decisions to open up areas that rely on the science for Covid 19, the recommendations from our scientific and medical community and those recommended by the State of California and the County of San Diego. There must be an agreed upon a time, a very specific plan and the coordination with the Federal, State, and County, City and coastal city guidelines. Following the Governor's and County of San Diego's daily reports, these staff members are doing a due-diligent job. Tracking changes, dates, times, and funding to manage various and specific kinds of support is important in making decisions. So much has changed since March 12th. So many people have stepped forward to save lives, providing services for others, protecting our City, putting themselves at risk. The amazing hard work and dedication of all those people who have staffed our stores, our banks, our gas stations, our restraints, -so many-etc. will be a greater risk if we do not Stay the Course. Please do not negate all their hard work and sacrifices. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 142 of 182 If the City's opening is not thoughtful, deliberate, documented and followed through and enforced, the City will add more time and oversight to the First Responder and putting all at greater risks. Communicating City plans adhering to the safety guidelines -wearing masks and social distancing -is needed. Compliance with safety recommendations/ orders are NOT in alignment for many! Too folks, in my view, are not paying enough attention. Thank you for allowing City Manager and his staff to create adequate time to prepare with coastal cities and have a Coordinated Approach when the time is right. Sincerely Diane Rivera Carlsbad Resident 92008 A THOUGHT FOR TODAY: If you don't turn your life into a story, you just become a part of someone else's story. - Terry Pratchett, novelist (28 Apr 1948-2015) CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 2 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 143 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Efren Sajonas Sunday, April 26, 2020 1 :37 PM City Clerk PASSIVE RECREATION PLEASE READ MY COMMENTS INTO THE RECORD AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. I am a 69 year old military retiree with chronic medical conditions, ie. heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, PTSD. My best form of therapy to combat my condition besides medication is doing exercise like walking. On April 18, 2020, I went outside to do my normal daily walk and decided to go to Poinsettia Park which is within walking distance (less than .50 mile) from my residence. To make my story short, I was stopped, identified and illegally detained for walking in the park. But in the San Diego County Parks & Recreation and City of Carlsbad websites for COVID19 UPDATES, it states that "PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS SHALL ONLY BE ACCESSIBLE TO MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC WHO LIVE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE; THAT FACILITIES SHALL BE USED SOLELY FOR WALKING, HIKING, EQUESTRIAN AND BIKE RIDING; AND THAT THE PUBLIC SHALL NOT CONGREGATE OR PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVE SPORT ACTIVITIES". Please clarify this issue as the public is getting their information based on what is put out on the website. Thank you. Efren E. Sajonas CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 144 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Graham Thorley < Wednesday, April 29, 2020 3:27 PM Matthew Hall; Keith Blackburn; Priya Bhat-Patel; Cori Schumacher; Scott Chadwick; Attorney; City Clerk Subject -Input for the Next Discussion on Opening Up Carlsbad's Parks, Trails and Beach To be read into the next City Council's meeting (that is yet to be scheduled) minutes to discuss this subject. NOTE: If you have any issue with opening up any of the blue links, hover over the link - right mouse click -select open link in new window. First, I must level set you on my feeling about your April 25, 2020 conversation on opening up Carlsbad parks, trails and beach. If you read nothing else, please, please, please watch this video www.youtube.com/watch?v=f31dWK BS9o&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop. If you do, you will realize it is not about allowing a few selfish people to be happy. It is 100% about keeping the rest of us from DYING. My understanding is -nationwide, including California, it's ALL about reducing density; NOT increasing density! The fact is, opening the parks, trails and beach is a "feel good" for people who use the them. BUT and this is a big BUT, even with Gilead's Remdesiver announcement today-if 100% of those users do not comply with 100% of the guidelines causing others to become infected, one or more of those infected people's future will be DEATH! After watching the April 25, 2020, Saturday Special Council meeting, I was shocked at how unprepared the City of Carlsbad is when it comes to a completely thought-out plan on opening up the parks, trails and beach. Thankfully, Council Members Bhat-Patel and Schumacher understood how many deficiencies existed and postponed the decision a later date. That said, I must reinforce Carlsbad is evidently not ready to opening its beach, parks and trails if -relying on voluntary social distancing is the only plan to keep people safe and healthy. Why is "Social Distancing" not a valid reason to open Carlsbad's parks, trails and beach? Frankly speaking, it is the preamble of the Constitution of the United States and ~ ti,~ ~fo ... , including all that implies. This includes: 1. Each and every U.S. resident has the right to not be killed by a COVID-19 infected unmasked individuals playing on the beach, walking on a trial or playing in a park and trespassing in a non-infected person's twelve (12) foot safety circle. 2. Each and every U.S. resident has the right to a life span based on his/her own lifestyle and not cut short by others acting irresponsibly. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 145 of 182 Given the April 25th discussion to follow the County's surprise beach opening memo, it all comes down to allowing a small (27%) group of individuals the freedom to infect the larger (73%) group, simply because the smaller group has decided it is tired of staying at home in this worldwide health crisis. A crisis that for the next 6 to 12 months has no cure and only one proven prevention. That prevention is reduce the dense gatherings -the World knows it, the U.S Government knows it and California's Governor knows it. The Carlsbad City Council was elected to protect ALL of Carlsbad residents and not pass legislation to allow a minority of its residents to place the majority of its residents' lives and health in jeopardy. From my understanding, the regulation being proposed: 1. Assumes the person using the facilities will comply 100% of the time with the social distancing regulation. A fact that was already being proven wrong and unenforceable while Carlsbad was debating opening its beach. We all know or should know what happened on the beaches of Newport Beach over the weekend. Additionally, if you review the photos in the linked story you will see most are not wearing masks. 2. The regulation specifies a six (6) foot separation between non-household members. But since this is all about outdoor environments, the medical community is stating -depending on wind velocity, the separation distance should be ten (10) to twenty (20) feet. ' I could go on and on, but based on what I have seen from the County of San Diego over the last five (5) years, when it comes to a choice between business interest and the public's interest, the business interests always win. This surprise opening up the beach's directive from the County is one more example of this, it had no public or city input on public safety consideration. Additionally, the directive is not backed by the County's own COVID-19 statistics. As of Sunday, April 26th·, San Diego County COVID-19 cases were continuing to rise with no leveling off yet shown.: To bring my conclusions into perspective: 1. Please click on this link to Neil deGrasse Tyson famous quote about knowing if your right or wrong in which he states: "One of the great challenges in this world is to know enough about a subject to think you are right, but not enough about the subject to know you are wrong. " 2. Go to https://www.savecarlsbad.com/covid-19 and page down to Governor Andrew Cuomo's April 24, 2020 "Nothing Comes Before Someone Else's Life". Then think what percentage will follow the twelve (12) foot circle separation, how many police officers will be required to rigidly enforce the regulation and at what cost. 3. Read the following article on what happened to San Francisco in 1918 after it mistakenly concluded it had the Spanish Flue pandemic under control San Francisco had the 1918 flu under control. And then it lifted the restrictions .. 4. In Sunday's April 26, 2020 San Diego Union's "Critical Outbreaks in San Diego Hospitals" article had one quote in particular that caught my attention. The quote was from a critical care 2 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 146 of 182 nurse and made it clear that she and her fellow workers appreciate the assist from the · community and its social-distancing efforts. She stated: "Slowing down the pace of the new patient arrivals is the bedrock that provides enough time to work safely. Those are the real heal heroes, the people who are staying home, because they're the ones who are saving thousands and thousands of lives.,, If they need proof just look at New York.,, After all this time and the number of deaths, you do not have to look too far to see a number of people are simply not getting how the "Guidelines" must be followed, including the wearing of masks. Therefore, please, please, please do the right thing for ALL of Carlsbad's residents. Keep all of Carlsbad's parks, trails and beach closed! Respectfully Graham R. Thorley CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 3 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 147 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Tom White Sunday, April 26, 2020 6:53 AM City Clerk OPENING OF BEACHES Read into the record at City Council meeting. I live near Carlsbad State Camp grounds, the state closed their camp grounds and parking lots about a week prior to Carlsbad closing it beaches. This resulted in heavy traffic and parking issues on Island Way, Surfside Lane, Franciscan Road and people gathered in groups. This is contrary to what the federal and state are recommending to control the spread of COVID-19. Recommend beaches open at the same time the state open their camp grounds and parking lots. Tom White CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 148 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Sandy Comstock Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:16 PM City Clerk Beaches Please be reasonable and open the beaches and parks. End this silliness. No rationale for not. Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 150 of 182 Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject: 4/28/2020 Jennifer Dawson Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1°1:21 AM Council Internet Email End the lockdown or lose your council seat Dear Carlsbad City Council members, At this point WE ALL KNOW that covid-19 is FAR LESS DEADLY than the hysteria would suggest. You know it, I know it. And yet your decision to keep beaches closed shows a totalitarian streak that would make the old USSR proud. Meanwhile, your business community is struggling --do you realize that? Have you driven by the Carlsbad Premium Shops lately? EMPTY AND DEAD. Downtown Carlsbad? On life support. How much city tax revenue are you losing over a virus that has stats comparable to the common flu? Meanwhile hospitals are empty, health workers furloughed, your CARLSBAD businesses are being slowly strangled to death. Why don't you WAKE UP?! I cannot wait until each one of you is up for re-election. I will personally go door to door and beg people to vote you out. Jennifer Dawson --feel free to call me! I'd love to talk! CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 ! •I i ·1 ,! -: May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 151 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Joyce Dunn <j Wednesday, April 29, 2020 11 :04 AM City Clerk Restaurant openings Please open restaurants that can pass health and safety codes. Most restaurants that have closed will have rodents,mold and roaches that need to be taken care of. A deep cleaning and they should be healthy for all of us. Sent from my iPad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe . 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 152 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Council Internet Email Monday, April 27, 2020 2:02 PM City Clerk FW: Open Beaches for Walking, Jogging, and social distancing activities From : Philip Escobedo Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:18 AM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Open Beaches for Walking, Jogging, and social distancing activities Greetings Carlsbad City Council, Thank you for reviewing the steps to reopening last Saturday. I understand the decision was made to maintain beaches and parks closed. I urge you to reconsider this decision on your May 1st meeting. Sidewalks around beaches and parks are becoming over crowded, and countering all efforts for social distancing: We would not have this problem if we were able to spread out on the sand . I understand not allowing gatherings, and general loitering on the beaches, but people who are Jogging, Walking, Swimming, and Surfing should not pose a threat or risk of spread. In addition, what is with the requirement to wear masks in open public spaces? I understand inside stores etc., but walking in the open air? Seems ridiculous. Not too long ago, our "wise" leaders were saying that healthy people should not be wearing masks. Only sick people. What happened to that? How can we surf, and jog with masks on? Thank you Phil CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 154 of 182 Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject Dear City Council, Anthony Fitzgerald Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:37 AM Council Internet Email Beach access Please open the Beaches, La Costa Canyon Preserve, and parking on the 101. The bioluminescence is spectacular right now and to have 5 police officers enforcing a no parking area on the 101 is a ridiculous waste of resources based on no science. The people in cars parked at night to observe the bioluminescence are Alone and not even close to being within 6 feet of anyone (Except the officers trying to enforce a ridiculous no parking zone). I have been hiking and biking in Lacosta Canyon preserve for several years and Never have I come with 6 feet of anyone on those trails. During this lock down, I have encountered Many people on the sidewalk in front of my house. Have any of you ever been on the trails? It is much easier to maintain a 6 foot social distance from people on the trails than on my sidewalk! We are trying to enjoy nature,stay healthy, and enjoy the freedoms provided by living in this great Country State and City. Please open all public spaces immediately!!! We will be socially distant from everyone, we don't want to get Covid, and especially do.n't want to spread Covid, but please base your decisions on the Freedoms allowed to us in the USA. Respectfully, Anthnnv Fit7P-Pr::ilrl CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 6 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 155 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:02 PM City Clerk Subject: FW: Vote to open Calsbad From: Sigrid Gordon Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:01 AM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Vote to open Calsbad I am writing to voice my complete opposition to City Council Members Schumacher & Bhat-Patel's recent "no" vote to open Carlsbad. Both of you have surely indicated by this vote that you "know better" than the rest of us, what is good for Carlsbad. Well, I strongly disagree, and strongly resent anyone insulting my intelligence regarding my own abilities to "protect myself" from a virus. I'm a 62-year old resident of Carlsbad, and I surely know how to stay home and protect myself & others from this virus ... which, by the way, is no more deadly than any other severe flu year. (Note: 2017 flu deaths:61,099 & Hong Kong flu deaths in 1957: 116,000) Yet, in neither of these two cases did the government step 1n to shut down the economy. They had MUCH more humility than you two have, and I believe that you are causing MUCH more death & destruction in voting this way. The fact that two people in all of Carlsbad can keep this city "locked down" indefinitely is an absolute amazement to me. How far we have fallen into the hands of the "Nanny State." Eliminating all new cases of this virus until these restrictions are lifted is absurd ... and it is NOT what the public agreed to when the you asked us to "help flatten the curve" ... now that that has been achieved, you have switched the goal that you initially set out there. This virus is NOT going away ... but the "cure" you have voted in favor of is making it worse. And if you pile on more restrictions every time someone dies, you will kill many more the world over, who are not so lucky as to live in the abundant bubble that Carlsbad is. You are killing the middle class who have played by the rules, been thrifty and prudent with their earnings, so as to NOT be a burden on the rest of society ... only to have it all go up in smoke by bureaucrats like these two, who I am sure, have no fear of losing their jobs or livelihoods. The fear of death will always be with us, but make no mistake ... you two have not SAVED any lives ... you may arrogantly think you have, but you have not, because like all "feel- good" liberals you never count the real costs to society. Again, I will not forget this vote, and I am doing everything within the power of my own sphere of influence, to be sure that neither of you is re-elected. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 156 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Robert Ingersoll Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11 :11 AM City Clerk Beach/Park re-openings It is my understanding that the City of Carlsbad is holding a meeting on May 1st to discuss re-opening beaches and parks. I am writing in full support of reopening the beaches, parks and lagoon as well as all open space trails. Currently the City of Carlsbad has almost no new cases on Covid-19 and the entire reason for the shut down was to "flatten the curve". The curve is flattened!!! We need to get back to business in this sate and it should be Carlsbad that leads the way! I fully expect social distancing will be respected and followed by most if not all residents. There is no reason for keeping the wonderful outdoors closed to the citizens of this city. If people are at risk or are afraid to go outside, they can and should stay at home. But do not punish the responsible majority of the population in Carlsbad to appease a few irrational fears. Thank you, Robert Ingersoll Carlsbad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 157 of 182 Ka lin McCaule From: Sent: To: Subject: Jeff K Friday, April 24, 2020 5:48 PM Help Rancho La Costa Trails When are you going to open the Rancho La Costa Trails?! Most remote part of the city safer than a grocery store but closed! Enough is enough, treat adults like adults. Citizen and Patriot Jeff Kuckenbaker I CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize ·the sender and know the content is safe.I 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 160 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: -----Original Message----- Council Internet Email Monday, April 27, 2020 3:55 PM City Clerk FW: Open our trails and beach From: Larry Letts Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:46 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Open our trails and beach City council Please open our beach and trails. There are so many people on the sidewalk at the beach I have to run in the bike lane to keep my distance. I you opened hosp grove it would spread out people not viruses. Be responsible for the recovery. Do it please. Larry Letts CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 162 of 182 Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject: Mayor and Council Members, john lundy Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:53 AM Council Internet Email Support Beach/Ocean Opening My family has lived in South Carlsbad for the last 16 years and both my children go to Carlsbad schools. We love our community and want all of us to be safe and healthy. Part of staying healthy is an active, outdoor lifestyle! We moved to our home specifically because we are close to the beach and enjoy ocean activities. We believe that Carlsbad has done a great job informing residents about the COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do as individuals to keep ourselves, our families and our community safe. ft is time to allow our beaches and ocean to reopen so that we can responsibly access this important outdoor recreation site for surfing. swimming, paddle boarding and other safe, socially distant activities. If you're concerned about too many people flocking to our beaches, keep public parking closed/limited and place signs reminding people to socially distance away from others. This can be done safely and responsively. Mental and physical health needs to be prioritized and allowing beach and ocean activities is an important part of our daily lives and well being. Please vote YES to reopen all Carlsbad beaches! Thank you for your consideration, Kelsey Lundy !CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content! lis safe.I · 2 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 163 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:04 PM City Clerk To: Subject: FW: Opening of Public Recreational Facilities and Parks From: Dirk Mathiasen Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:08 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Opening of Public Recreational Facilities and Parks Dear Councilpersons, I was disappointed to learned that the City Council was unable to act to reopen the beaches in Carlsbad. Here are some thoughts for your consideration that I hope will help you determine to open the pools, parks, beaches, trails and related parking lots in Carlsbad at your next meeting. 1. The purpose of the lock down was to flatten the curve of the rate of Covid-19 infections and allow the infections to take place over a longer period of time thereby reducing the impact on our health care system. We have achieved this. In fact, a number of hospitals in our state are underutilized as virus fears have made people reluctant to seek care for normal health problems. The lock down was never intended to keep everyone from ever being infected. If this is your intention you will fail. 2. Social distancing and use and enjoyment of pools, parks, trails, beaches and associated parking lots are compatible with one another. People can do both. 3. Regarding swimming pools and Covid-19, the following was copied directly from the CDC and was provided to your Recreation Department earlier; 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 164 of 182 "There is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of pools, hot tubs or spas, or water playgrounds. Proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (e.g., with chlorine and bromine) of pools, hot tubs or spas, and water playgrounds should inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19. While there is ongoing community spread of COVID-19, there should be appropriate care taken both in and outside the pool, to protect you rself and others. Owners and operators of community pools, hot tubs, or spas should follow the interim guidance for businesses and employers to plan and respond to COVID-19." I'm sure you have all read the comparison of results between Sweden and Norway. Norway locked down and Sweden instructed their citizens to use good judgment but the country remained open. There was little difference between their infection rate curves. Please treat the citizens of Carlsbad like adults. Please end the lock down and let's begin the journey back from all this. Sincerely, Dirk Mathiasen CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 2 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 165 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11 :31 AM City Clerk Subject: FW: COVID-19 From: Jp Nevins Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:11 AM To: Encinitas City Council <council@encinitasca.gov> Subject: COVID-19 https://nymag.com/intelliqencer/2020/04/we-still-dont-know-how-the-coronavirus-is-killinq-us.html Are you heading to another more serious outbreak? Please make informed decisions based upon the latest medical knowledge. Pressure from ignorant protesters and self centered business interests should never be a consideration when public health is in jeopardy. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 167 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:56 PM City Clerk Subject: FW: common sense From: collin payne Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:50 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: common sense Dear City Council. I have been a proud citizen of Carlsbad for nearly 25 years now. I have four children, my oldest a senior at Carlsbad High School. In addition to the many life lessons I have tried to teach my children, Common Sense is one of the most important. Having said that, it makes no sense to continue to keep the beaches and surf breaks closed. I try to support the local restaurants during these trying times. I am amazed to see every time I drive down PCH to pick up an order the thousands of people walking on the sidewalk forced to be in close proximity of each other while there are so many wide open beaches that could allow for better social distancing. Additionally, after Encinitas decided to open the ocean for surfing, my 16 year old son and I decided to get in the ocean after so many days of being denied. Carlsbad did not open their beaches so all of those surfers converged on Encinitas and Oceanside and it was a zoo. We did not go out in the water because the social distancing guidelines would have been difficult to meet. Your decision to keep beaches closed is not common sense. More people are being forced to get closer because you are denying miles of open spaces. I implore you to open the beaches. signed: a common sense dad cp CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 171 of 182 Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject: Karen Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11 :47 AM Council Internet Email Please Open Our Beaches & Our City! Please vote to open our beaches ... open our city! Respectfully, Karen Pearson CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 172 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:02 PM City Clerk Subject: FW: Carlsbad Beach Closure From: Robert Rodewald · Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:51 AM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Carlsbad Beach Closure Dear Council I understand that we are at an impasse regarding the recent vote on opening our beaches with 2 members voting against reopening and 2 voting for it. Evidently, my District 1 council member, Cori Schumacher, voted against it. I cannot overstate how simplistic and narrow minded this is. I am a 64 year old male and I have a compromised immune system due to a chronic condition. Most would think that I would be with the group against reopening the beaches. I am most emphatically not! I walk in my neighborhood and along Carlsbad Blvd daily and I notice everyone observing social distancing, going out of their way to avoid proximity to others. What makes the 2 members who voted against reopening think behavior at the beaches would be any different? We have to reestablish our sense of normalcy here in Carlsbad and this continued beach closure overreaction nonsense is a prime example of representation that is becoming more and more out of touch with it's citizens. Open the beaches immediately! RnhP.rt RnrlP.w;:ilrl CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 175 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:03 PM City Clerk Subject: FW: Hiking Trails From: MaryAnn White Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:47 PM To: Priya Bhat-Patel <Priya.Bhat-Patel@carlsbadca.gov>; Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Hiking Trails I just wanted to thank you for all that you do for our city and residents. However, I disagree with the recent council vote to not allow us access to hiking trails. Please reconsider, look at the numbers, and know that your residents are smart and adapting well to this current situation. Hiking the trails can certainly be done within the guidelines. One month ago, masks and social distancing were a very strange concept. We are now used to this new reality and would appreciate your faith in us to comply. It is time, please release us from the restriction so that we can exercise outdoors and stay healthy. Thank you for considering. I CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content! lis safe.I 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 180 of 182 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Hello, Tom and Lois Yunghans < Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:46 PM Manager Internet Email; Attorney; Treasurer; City Clerk; help@carlsbadca.gove Here is the curve you need to flatten! Screenshot_20200429-054226_Samsu ng I nternetj pg I have attached a snap-shot of the curve you need to flatten! BTW, give us our beach and parks back also! Tom Yunehans CA UT/ON: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 May 1, 2020 Item #1 Page 181 of 182 NICK MACCHIONE, FACHE AGENCY DIRECTOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEAL TH SERVICES 3851 ROSECRANS STREET, MAIL STOP P-578 SAN DIEGO, CA 92110-3134 (619) 531-5800 • FAX (619) 542-4186 All Receive -Agenda Item # +- For the Information of the: JN: COUNCIL ,..,.,,,,.- Date iJl:1:-:-CA ✓cc · CM ~M .....-i'.)CM(3)~ WILMA J. WOOTEN, M.D. PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (Effective May I, 2020) Pursuantto California Health and Safety Code sections 101040, 120175, and 120175.5 (b) the Health Officer of the County of San Diego (Health Officer) ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Effective 12:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2020, and continuing until further notice, the following will be in effect for San Diego County (county): - 1. All persons are to remain in their homes or at their place of residence, except for employees or customers travelling to and from essential businesses or activities as defined in section 18a, below, or to participate in individual or family outdoor activity as allowed by this Order. 2. All public or private "gatherings," as defined in section 19b below, are prohibited. 3. All businesses not meeting the definition of essential business in section 19 are referred to in this Order as "non-essential businesses" and shall be and remain closed for the duration of this Order. All essential businesses must comply with the requirements of this Order. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a non-essential business may remain open if its employees and owners can provide its services from home, including by telecommuting, without direct contact with the public .. 4. All public or private schools, colleges, and universities shall not hold classes or other school activities where students gather on the school campus. Parents of minor children shall take steps to ensure said children are not participating in activities prohibited by this Order. 5. Child daycare and childcare providers shall make best efforts to operate under the following conditions: i) childcare should be carried out in stable groups of 10 or fewer ("stable" means that the same 10 or fewer children are in the same group each day); ii) children should not change from one group to another; iii) if more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group should be in a separate room; iv) groups should not mix with each other; and v) childcare providers should remain solely with one group of children. Employees of such businesses, but not the children being cared for, shall wear face coverings as described in section 9. Child daycare and childcare providers shall establish health check and temperature screening requirements to ensure children and employees with a temperature of l 00 degrees or above do not enter the facility. 6. "Non-essential personnel," as defined in section 19d below, are prohibited from entry into any hospital or long-term care facility. All essential personnel who are COVID-19 positive or show any potential signs or symptoms of COVID-19 are strictly prohibited from entry into hospitals or long-term care facilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, individuals requiring medical care for COVID-19 or related conditions may be admitted to hospitals or other medical facilities if the hospital or medical facility is appropriate for treating COVID-19 and has adequate precautions in place to protect its patients, medical personnel and staff. 7. Hospitals and healthcare providers shall take measures to preserve and prioritize resources. Hospitals and healthcare providers may authorize and perform non-emergent or elective surgeries or procedures based on their determination of clinical need and supply capacity, and where consistent with State guidance. 8. Hospitals, healthcare providers, and commercial testing laboratories shall report all COVID- 19 test results to the Public Health Officer immediately after such results are received. 9. All persons two year old or older who are present in the county shall have possession of a face covering described in California Department of Public Health Face Covering Guidance issued on April l, 2020, (available at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Face- Coverings-Guidance.aspx ), when they leave their home or place of residence and shall wear the face covering whenever they are in a business or within six feet of another person who is not a member of their family or household. Persons with a medical or mental health condition, or developmental disability that prevents wearing a face covering shall be exempt from this requirement. l 0. All essential businesses that allow members of the public to enter a facility must prepare and post a "Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol" on the form attached to this Order (and available at:https ://www.sandiegocounty.gov/ content/ dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/Epidemiology/ covid 19/SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION PROTOCOL 04022020 Vl .pdf ), or on a form required by another governmental entity requiring substantially similar information, for each of their facilities open to the public in the county. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must be posted at or near the entrance of the relevant facility, and shall be easily viewable by the public and employees. A copy of the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must also be provided to each employee performing work at the facility. All essential businesses shall implement the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must ensure all required measures are implemented and must identify and require measures necessary to implement social distancing are implemented at each facility that will ensure social distancing and sanitation at that particular facility. If the measures identified and implemented are not effective in maintaining proper social distancing Page 2 of7 ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS and sanitation, the business shall promptly modify its Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocols to ensure proper social distancing and sanitation. Any business failing to successfully implement social distancing and sanitation shall be closed. 11. Effective 12:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020, each essential business shall require all employees to wear a face covering in compliance with section 9 above. 12. For Parks Only -Each public park and recreation area, shall operate in compliance with the Protocol found at https:/ /www.sandiegocounty.gov/ content/ dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/Epidemiology/covid 19 /parks-beaches-social-distancing-protocol.pdf created and implemented by the operator of the park. The public shall not congregate or participate in active sport activities at a park with the exception of members of a single family or household if authorized pursuant to the Protocol applicable to the park. Any park at which the Protocol requirements cannot be effectively implemented shall close. Recreational boating shall be allowed provided all occupants of a boat are from the same household. 13. For Beaches Only -All parking lots at public beaches shall be closed. Beaches shall be used solely for walking, running, hiking, equestrian or bicycle riding (where allowed). The public shall not congregate or participate in active sport activities at said facilities. Swimming, body surfing, boogie boarding, surfing, kite surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving from the shore may be allowed in the ocean and bays connected thereto. Beaches where social distancing requirements cannot be effectively implemented shall close. All other restrictions applicable to beaches pursuant to other sections of this Order shall remain in effect. 14. To enhance recreational opportunities in the county, private and public golf courses may be open for limited use provided the owner or operator of the golf course has completed and fully implements a Golf Course Physical Distancing & Safety Plan for San Diego County and submitted a copy of the completed form to the Public Health Officer at least two days prior to opening. Golf courses shall conduct temperature screening of all employees and customers and anyone with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher shall not be permitted to enter the facility. 15. All essential businesses that remain in operation in accordance with the Order shall make every effort to use telecommuting for their workforces. 16. A strong recommendation is made that all persons who are 65 years old or older, have a chronic underlying condition, or have a compromised immune system self-quarantine themselves at home or other suitable location. 17. All persons arriving in the county from international locations identified on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Warning Level 2 or 3 Travel Advisory (available at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices) shall be subject to 14-day home or other suitable location quarantine and self-monitoring. Page 3 of7 ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS 18. Persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or who are likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: "Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19", or as subsequently amended. Persons who have a close contact with a person who either has COVID-19, or is likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: "Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19," or as subsequently amended. Both orders are available at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/ content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community epidemiology/dc/2019-nCo V /health-order.html. If a more specific isolation or quarantine order is issued to a person, that order shall be followed. 19. For purposes of this Order: a. "Essential business" is any business or activity ( or a business/activity that employs/utilizes workers) designated by the State Public Health Officer as "Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers" set forth in: https://covid1 9.ca.gov/img!Essential Criticallnfrastructure Workers.pdO as that list may be updated from time-to-time, and referenced in Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California. For the purposes of this Order, the following businesses in the Food and Agriculture Sector are considered "groceries" or "other retail that sells food and beverages": grocery stores, corner stores and convenience stores, liquor stores that sell food, farmer's markets, food banks, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, big box stores that sell groceries and essentials, or similar business that sell food so long as the store has a current permit related to the sale of food and/or beverages from the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health. b. "Gathering" is any event or convening that brings together more than one person in a single room or single indoor or outdoor space at the same time, including people in multiple-vehicles in one location. A gathering does not include: i. A gathering consisting only of members of a single family or household. n. Operations at airports, public transportation or other spaces where persons in transit are able to practice social distancing. 111. Operations at essential businesses as defined in section 18a above and where the other requirements set forth in this Order are followed. c. "Long term care facility'' is a facility serving adults that require assistance with activities of daily living, including a skilled nursing facility, and that is licensed by the California Department of Community Care and Licensing, or the California Department of Public Health. d. "Non-essential personnel" are employees, contractors, or members of the public who do not perform treatment, maintenance, support, or administrative tasks deemed essential to the healthcare mission of the long-term care facility or hospital. Non- essential personnel do not include first responders, nor State, federal, or local officials, investigators, or medical personnel carrying out lawful duties. Non-essential personnel do not include visitors to hospitals and long-term care facilities who are granted entry by the facility's director, or designee, because they are family or friends who are visiting a resident in an end of life or similar situation, are parents or guardians visiting a child who is a patient, or because of any other circumstances deemed appropriate by the facility director, or designee, and where appropriate precautions by the facility that Page 4 of7 ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS follow federal, State, and local public health guidance regarding COVID-19 are followed. e. "Social distancing" is maintaining a six-foot separation from all persons except for household members, first responders and medical providers or employees conducting temperature screening. 20. This Order is issued as a result of the World Health Organization's declaration of a worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 disease, also known as "novel coronavirus." 21. This Order is issued based on scientific evidence regarding the most effective approaches to · slow the transmission of communicable diseases generally and COVID-19 specifically, as well as best practices as currently known and available to protect vulnerable members of the public from avoidable risk ofserious illness or death resulting from exposure to COVID-19. The age, condition, and health of a significant portion of the population of the county places it at risk for serious health complications, including death, from COVID-19. Although most individuals who contract COVID-19 do not become seriously ill, persons with mild symptoms and asymptomatic persons with COVID-19 may place other vulnerable members of the public- such as older adults, and those with underlying health conditions-at significant risk. 22. The actions required by this Order are necessary to reduce the number of individuals who will be exposed to COVID-19, and will thereby slow the spread of COVID-19 in the county. By reducing the spread of COVID-19, this Order will help preserve critical and limited healthcare capacity in the county and will save lives. 23. This Order is issued in accordance with, and incorporates by reference: a) the Declaration of Local Health Emergency issued by the Health Officer on February 14, 2020; b) the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Director of Emergency Services on February 14, 2020; c) the action of the County Board of Supervisors to ratify and continue both the local health emergency and local emergency on February 19, 2020; d) the Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 4, 2020; e) Executive Order N-25-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 12, 2020 which orders that "All residents are to heed any orders and guidance of state and local health officials, including but not limited to the imposition of social distancing measures, to control COVID-19"; f) Proclamation 9984 regarding COVID-19 issued by the President of the United States on March 11, 2020; g) Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 19, 2020; h) the "Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Nursing Homes" issued by the CDC; and i) COVID-19 guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health on including, but not limited to the Face Coverings Guidance issued on April 1, 2020. 24. This Order is issued to prevent circumstances often present in gatherings that may exacerbate the spread of COVID-19, such as: 1) the increased likelihood that gatherings will attract people from a broad geographic area; 2) the prolonged time period in which large numbers of people are in close proximity; 3) the difficulty in tracing exposure when large numbers of people Page 5 of7 ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS attend a single event or are at a single location; and 4) the inability to ensure that such persons follow adequate hygienic practices. 25. This Order is issued to provide additional protections from the spread of COVID-19 to the public who are taking advantage of opportunities for recreational activities, employees of essential businesses and their customers/clients by increasing facial covering requirements and health checks and temperature screening. 26. This Order comes after the release of substantial guidance from the Health Officer, the California Department of Public Health, the CDC, and other public health officials throughout the United States and around the world. 27. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 120175.5 (b) all governmental entities in the county shall take necessary measures within the governmental entity's control to ensure compliance with this Order and to disseminate this Order to venues or locations within the entity's jurisdiction where gatherings may occur. 28. Violation of this Order is subject to fine, imprisonment, or both. (California Health and Safety Code section 120295.) 29. To the extent necessary, this Order may be enforced by the Sheriff or chiefs of police pursuant to Government Code sections 26602 and 41601 and Health and Safety Code section 101029. 30. Once this Order takes effect it shall supersede the Amended Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations dated April 24, 2020. IS SO ORDERED: Date April 30, 2020 Wilma J ooten, M.D., Public Health Officer County of San Diego EMERGENCY REGULATIONS As Director of Emergency Services for the County of San Diego, I am authorized to promulgate regulations for the protection of life and property pursuant to Government Code Section 8634 and San Diego County Code section 31.103. The following shall be in effect for the duration of the Health Officer Order issued above which is incorporated in its entirety by reference: The Health Officer Order shall be promulgated as a regulation for the protection of life and property. Page 6 of7 ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS Any person who violates or who refuses or willfully neglects to obey this regulation is subject to fine, imprisonment, or both. (Government Code section 8665.) Date: April 30, 2020 Helen Ro bins-Meyer Chief Administrative Of 1 Director of Emergency Services Page 7 of7 ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION PROTOCOL-PARKS & BEACHES Park/Beach Name: Park/Beach Address: Park/Beach must implement all mandatory measures listed below and optional measuresRlisted b_eJ..ow.z as1t # l · · · Id. • d . . . h P k/B h All ece1ve gerraa em necessary to mamtam soc,a ,stancmg an proper samtat,on mt e ar eac . For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL / Date ~ CA /cc_ A. Signage (Mandatory): CM ~CM / DCMW _ D Signage at each public entrance to the Park/Beach shall inform the public not to enter the facility if they have a cough or fever; maintain a minimum of six-foot distance from one another (other than family/household members). D A copy of this Protocol shall be posted at each public entrance to the Park/Beach. B. Measures To Protect Employee Health (Mandatory): D All employees shall complete a health screening prior to each shift and shall not be allowed to work if employee is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. D All employees shall wear face coverings when within six-feet of another employee or member of the public. D Break rooms, bathrooms and other common areas shall be disinfected at: least every two hours, or as needed based upon use,on the following schedule: D Breakrooms: D Bathrooms: D Other: ~~--~-------- Page 1 of 3 -~· ~ --. ..., --·~.... ) ' ~ REV 04/24/2020 County of San Diego SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION PROTOCOL-PARKS & BEACHES B. Measures To Protect Employee Health (Mandatory) Continued: D Soap and water are available to all employees at the following location(s): --------------- D Copies of the Protocol have been distributed to all employees. C. Measures To Prevent Crowds From Gathering (Check all that apply to the Park/Beach): □ umber of employees shall be present or available as needed when Park/Beach is open to the -public and assigned to monitor compliance with this Protocol. (Mandatory for at least 1 employee) D Parking limitation -reduce number of available spaces by 50% (Mandatory) D Limit number of persons in Park/Beach at one time to -. (Optional) □ Reservation system -require members of the public using Park/Beach to have reservation and limit number or reservation available daily to . (Optional) □ Limit access to seniors (60 years old or older) from the hours of days liillli..,.111.(Optional) ................... to on the following D Other Measures -Described below: (Optional) D. Measures To Keep People At Least Six Feet Apart (Check all that apply to the facility): □ Placing signs throughout the Park/Beach advising all members of the public (except members of single family/ household) to remain at least six-feet apart. (Mandatory) D Placing tape or markings at least six feet apart in any area where members of public may form a line. (Mandatory) D Directional trails/paths -signs require public to travel on the following trails/paths in one direction.(Optional) D Walker/Runner separation -the following trails/paths shall be used by walkers from to and by ru.nners from ___ to ___ (Optional) D Other Measures -Described below: (Optional) Page 2 of 3 REV 04/24/2020 County of San Diego SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION PROTOCOL-PARKS & BEACHES E. Measures To Prevent Unnecessary Contact (Check all that apply to the facility): D All playgrounds with play equipment shall be closed. (Mandatory) D All indoor recreational areas shall be closed. (Mandatory) □ All active sports areas, such as tennis and basketball courts, shall be limited to use by members of a single family/household. (Mandatory) D Park/Beach employees shall verify family/household status prior to granting access to active sport area. Public Restrooms (Mandatory): D Are monitored and shall be cleaned and disinfected every two hours or as needed depending on use OR D Are closed Other Measures -Described below: (Optional) *Any additional measures not included here should be listed on separate pages, which the business should attach to this document. You may contact the following person with any questions or comments about this protocol: Name: Phone Number: Date of Form Completed: -~ ~ , ,_ \,, • • .~ • ~ .-~ I~, ,. • ~ • ' • :.. ,. '•, ::J , t V C 1• •-.=,~ '.Y•-• --0. <-.!!.. • Page 3 of3 REV 04/24/2020 County of San Diego NICK MACCHIONE, FACHE AGENCY DIRECTOR HEAL TH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEAL TH SERVICES 3851 ROSECRANS STREET, MAIL STOP P-578 SAN DIEGO, CA 92110-3134 (619) 531-5800 • FAX (619) 542-4186 All Receive -Agenda Item # j_ For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date fu_ CA t,....,"' CC .,,,- CM ~CM -0CM (31- WILMA J. WOOTEN, M.D. PUBLIC HEAL TH OFFICER GOLF COURSE PHYSICAL DISTANCING & SAFETY PLAN FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY -----.. -.,.. .. ,.. ----- Golf Course Name: '. 'r-, -. •• -... _,., -.... • • , ••• -~ ' ,.. • ,,, ~ ,, ~ ~ ---. . -··----. -. Facility Address: -. ' D All measures of the San Diego County's Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must be in place. D This checklist represents additional requirements for golf courses to be operational in San Diego County. Post a copy ofthis Golf Course Physical Distancing & Safety Plan for San Diego County at each entrance to the pro shop, clubhouse and other relevant buildings. Measures 'to Protect Golf Course Staff and Golfers: D Staff members are instructed to welcome and greet everyone from a distance of six feet. There will be no physical touching permitted with any guest or fellow staff member and all must maintain six-feet distancing. D Staff must be trained in regards to protocols established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and health experts. All employees must be provided the requirements of How to Protect Yourself and Others https :/ /www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov /prevent-getting-sick/prevention-H.pdf. D All employees must follow County of San Diego and their city's requirements for face coverings and other personal protective equipment. D Staff has to be trained to recognize the Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and know how to act responsibly if they detect or exhibit symptoms according to the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/COVID 19-symptoms.pdf. Measures to Protect Golf Course Staff and Golfers Continued: D Staff must check the temperature of each guest upon entry to the facility. Measures to Protect Golfer Health Off the Course: D If a golfer is sick or are feeling sick, they will not come to the golf course. D Encourage all golfers to wash their hands before coming to the course. D Hand sanitizer shall be available throughout the golf course facilities. D Credit card or charge account payments only, no cash payments will be accepted at the counter. Guests will not need to sign credit card receipts. D All golfers shall walk the golf course unless a cart is needed to meet ADA requirements. D Golf cart usage is prohibited unless necessary to meet ADA requirements. D Golfer will handle and care for their own bags and equipment. Staff will not be allowed to handle. D All pull carts will be washed and pre-sanitized before each use. D Rental clubs and rental equipment will not be available. D All golf instruction and clinics are temporarily suspended. D Tee time intervals will be monitored to regulate the number of players on the course at one time and to ensure social distancing. D Players may not arrive on the tee box until the previous group has left the teeing ground. Measures for Grab and Go Food Service at Golf Courses: D Food and beverage areas may only remain open for grab-and-go service or delivery. D Food and beverage service will require credit card or charge account payments only, no cash payments will be accepted at the counter. Guests will not need to sign credit card receipts. Page 2 of 5 GOLF COURSE PHYSICAL DISTANCING & SAFETY PLAN FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY Measures for Grab and Go Food Service at Golf Courses Continued: D To assist with physical distancing, lines must be installed with six-foot markers for guests to maintain safe social distances. D Orders are prepared for pick up and must be taken for on-course eating only. Water dispensers are temporarily closed. D No seating is available in food and beverage areas. D Food and beverage staff should wash their hands and change gloves at least every 60 minutes, or as needed if contaminated. Measures to Protect Golfers around Clubhouse Areas: D Limit the number of customers in the pro shop at any one time which allows for customers and employees to easily maintain at least six-feet distance from one another at all times. D Where appropriate, prop open doors to the pro shop, restrooms, and food and beverage areas. D Limit the number of golfers in the restrooms and locker rooms to allow for users to easily maintain at least a six-feet distance from one another at all times. D To assist with physical distancing, lines must be installed with six-foot markers for guests to maintain safe social distances. OAn employees must be instructed to maintain at least a six-eet distance from golfers and from other employees. Measures to Protect Golfer Health in Practice Areas: D All purchases of range balls must be made with credit card or a non-cash form of payment. D All cups will be placed so that the ball can be retrieved without touching anything but the ball. D Bag stands, furniture and equipment must be removed from the driving range. D Driving ranges must space stalls appropriately to maintain safe social distancing. D Wash range balls after they are collected; before they are returned to circulation. Golfers may only use their own golf balls on putting greens. Page 3 of 5 GOLF COURSE PHYSICAL DISTANCING & SAFETY PLAN FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY Measures to Protect Golfer Health on the Course D Maximum of four players per tee time. D Pull carts will be pre-positioned to maintain safe social distancing. □ Golfers are prohibited from touching flagsticks. D All cups will be placed so that the ball can be retrieved without touching anything but the ball. D Remove rakes from all bunkers. 0Remove golf ball washers. D Remove any water dispensers that require contact. D Trash cans should be touchless. Remove lids if present. D Course restrooms can remain open provided they are cleaned frequently and follow protocols established by the CDC and health experts. D Course staff will monitor golfer compliance of this safety plan while they are on the property. Measures to Protect Golfers and Staff after Completion of Play D Park pull carts in designated areas to maintain proper social distancing. D Guests are asked to dispose of their own trash into garbage cans. D Guests are encouraged to wash their hands immediately after play. D Social or group gatherings are not permitted. D Physical distancing will be enforced by staff. Page 4 of 5 GOLF COURSE PHYSICAL DISTANCING & SAFETY PLAN FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY Measures to Increase Sanitization D Disinfecting sprays or wipes that are effective against COVID-19 are available to sanitize pull carts and frequently touched surfaces. D Employee( s) are cleaning and sanitizing rental pull carts, after completion of each use. D Hand sanitizer, soap and water, or effective disinfectant is available to golfers at or near each entrance of the facility, pro shop and restrooms. D Staff must disinfect all high-contact surfaces frequently. D Optional-Describe other measures: Please contact the following person with any questions or comments about this Plan: Name: Phone Number: The following measures shall be implemented to protect employees and golfers from transmission of coronavirus at golf courses. Dated Golf Course Manager Page 5 of 5 GOLF COURSE PHYSICAL DISTANCING & SAFETY PLAN FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Richard Lheureux Thursday, April 30, 2020 7:22 AM City Clerk FW: City council meeting input Ali Receive • Agenda Item # ::t= In place of what I sent you on 27 April, please provide these updated comments for the City Council Meting on 1 May: "I am a Carlsbad resident deeply concerned about the fate of its citizens. For the past 7 years I've been a volunteer tutor for the Carlsbad library and the past 3 years a volunteer Carlsbad trail captain-of course both of these duties have been suspended due to the quarantine. Considering the very low incidence of known COVID19 in our community (only 1 new case in two weeks) and no fatalities, we have crushed the "flatten the curve" goal, but likewise we've crushed our economy and personal independence. With high numbers of asymptomatic cases of COVID the lethality of the disease is not nearly as critical as first thought. Its time for Carlsbad, and north county to stop this governmental overreach and begin opening of "safer" businesses, as well as beaches, parks and trails. If need be coordinate with other north county communities and demand Sacramento get on with it-especially the beaches. Its time for the Sacramento tail to stop wagging the dog." Richard L'Heureux Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:24 PM To: clerk@carlsbadca.gov Subject: City council meeting input For the next meeting discussing reopenings (1 May I beli~)~please provide my comments below: I am a longtime Carlsbad resident 73 years old and am~dismayed at the reluctance to open businesses, parks, trails and beaches. The incidence of known cases of Covi ...-:t in north county is minimal {SO in Carlsbad as of this date with no additions and n 23 days)and threat of deb'litating reaction to the disease given large numbers of a asymptomatic cases is also minimal. This overreaction by govern~r:i· s slamming our economy and liberties needs to stop. need be petition Sacram3-i::tt:o to open its beaches in Carlsbad as well. Pie <e don't let the tail (Sacramento)wag the dog. Richard L'Heur Sent from iPhone Please open Carlsbad up and if CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:14 AM City Clerk Subject: Fw: Reopening of Old Rancho Santa Fe Trails From: Michelle Goebel Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 3:10 PM To: Matthew Hall Cc: Council Internet Email Subject: Reopening of Old Rancho Santa Fe Trails Dear Mayor Hall, I am writing to encourage you to consider immediately opening many of the city's trails, especially the Old Rancho Santa Fe trail off of Cadencia St. In the past this wide, flat trail has allowed all three of my young children to ride their bicycles worry free of traffic and many pedestrians. My children enjoy riding their bikes up to the fire station, waving hello, taking in the ocean view, then racing back home. It is not safe for my young children to simply ride their bikes in the neighborhood streets or sidewalks as there are many other pedestrians and cars out at this time. In terms of social distancing, riding and walking on a 15 foot wide trail can not be any less safe than the narrow sidewalks or streets that we share with many pedestrians. My children depend on these types of activities for their mental and physical well-being. Thank you for your understanding and timely consideration. Sincerely, Michelle Goebel A proud resident of Carlsbad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian Subject: FW: Typical Carlsbad at its Finest From: David Ragland Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:33 AM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Typical Carlsbad at its Finest Once again the City has confirmed my low esteem and respect and demonstrated their arrogance and condescending attitude towards its residents. While we are faced with the worst unemployment situation since the 1930's, Carlsbad's worst, instead of enforcing real law infractions and protecting the safety of the public, is busy camped out at the parks writing tickets to people that are walking or jogging through the parks. At the same time, vehicles are blowing by me at 75 to 80 mph on Palomar Airport Road. Both of my children have lost their jobs due to covid and then recently received a ticket for walking through Poinsettia Park. The park does have a posted sign that they did not see. I went to check the sign and there is a sign located on the west side of the emergency access to the north side of the park. My kids entered the access from the east side and they did not see the sign . Regardless, the sign only noted the park as being closed per public order of some such. There is nothing on sign indicating any law, statute, ordinance, civil of vehicle code section or any notice of penalty for violation. It is my understanding this is required to be legally enforced, just like the sign language required for ADA parking requirements. My kids stated to the cop that they had not seen the sign and could he issue a warning and they would leave and head home. The cop in his best Hitler youth tone says no, we are enforcing. Well, I have been in this city long enough to know that city staff and employees do not do anything without council direction and approval. Therefore this came from you A-holes. It is interesting that I had been through the park with a cop parked at the main vehicular entrance and said nothing to me. At most time during the day there are 2 or 3 people traversing the park, either running, walking, with strollers and/or dogs. A gentlemen I met a few days ago said he spoke to one of the cops parked at the entrance and asked if it was ok to walk his dogs through the park. The cop told him it was ok as long as he kept distances and there were no gatherings. The cop even mentioned the restrooms were open. The radio, newspapers and televisions have noted the closures are to ensure no gatherings, team games, tennis and the like are not occurring. Yet a few individuals traversing the park from time to time, maintaining social distancing protocols is acceptable. This is supposed to be about safety. Oh, I forgot, the mall is closed and cars are not selling. It's not about safety its about money. Instead of going after all the people walking along Carlsbad Boulevard, which would probably cause a protest. What, we cannot have a protest in the Peoples Republic of Carlsbad. So the bully cops are picking of 2s and 3s at the parks. Going after people that cannot defend themselves. Unfortunately people like me work and are focused upon taking care of our family and do not have the resources to go after this kind of civil abuse. I know this will go nowhere with your narcissistic egos, but the actions by the city in this matter are absurd and tyrannical. Should you wish to discuss, my name is Dave and can be reached at 1 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Thursday, April 30, 2020 1 :33 PM City Clerk Subject: Fw: Urgent!!!!! For Carlsbad reopen of Hair salons From: susan candia Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 7:15 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Cc: Business <Business@CarlsbadCA.gov> Subject: Urgent!!!!! For Carlsbad reopen of Hair salons Dear city council, It has become urgent!!!! that we get our Carlsbad hair salons open ASAP ( possibly other businesses, that need opening). We are trained in sanitizing and cleanliness when we get our state board license. Carlsbad does not have the problem with Covid 19 cases advancing, plus we don't know anything about these new cases that Governor Newsome talks about, whether they are Asymptomatic or were already brewing or what? Our hair salon has outlined very careful, safe, practices such as, a thermometer, masks for the client and stylist, an air purifier, Lysol, disposable shampoo capes, one client at a time per one hairdresser, honoring 6' social distancing with care when the stylist is near the client, the new client waits outside until their turn. Physical therapists are working, chiropractors are working, they are close to people. We are smart and ingenuitive to keep things safe. We don't want anyone to get sick or ourselves for that matter. It takes us years to build clientele with trust and needs ofthe customer. We are at risk the longer we stay out, of loosing this and not being able to recover. We did not receive unemployment yet; the disaster loan ran out, have not even received the stimulus check yet. we still pay rent to our owner because they have to pay rent. There are bills coming due in May, that were so graciously put off by the collectors. You stand for us here in Carlsbad, where Governor Newsome can't see us or know this city. Can we call an emergency meeting. Something has to be done NOW!!!!!!!! I grew up in Carlsbad. This is my home where I have worked and lived, all my life and my family before me. I'm trying to maintain this life here. I need your help ASAP, along with many other hair stylists in Carlsbad. We have all helped to support this city for years and now we need your help. Please don't let us down. Please!!!! also let me know if there is any other financial assistance for me, that I might not know about Sincerely, Susan Candia Sent from Mail for Windows 10 CA UT/ON: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: e b Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:40 AM City Clerk Subject: Fwd: Closed Trails Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: e b < Date : April 29, 2020 at 3:40:18 PM PDT To: clerk@carlsbadca.gov Subject: Closed Trails Hello, Please forward this to the city council. Recently yellow tape was applied to a gate closing an access road to the agua hedionda lagoon. A Covid 19 sign was attached. The only issue is that road is private and never open to the public in the first place. I hope the city posts Private Property No Access signs on Chinquapin Ave and Tamarack Ave soon. I foresee an issue like the Hosp Grove Highland dog trail occurring as many residents, even now during the lockdown, use that access road for off leash dog runs. They do not pick up after their dogs so this is a health issue. And it is very difficult to provide safety to this road as many of our police officers can attest. You may read this letter at a city council meeting. Please let me know who to contact for follow up o.n this matter. Elizabeth Banks Sent from my iPad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: anthony pitale Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:30 PM City Clerk Golf There's no defensible reason to lock out golf. It's time to join more progressive governments everywhere in freeing the golf community from irrational fear and overreaction by our local government Hugs!. .... tony CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe . 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Cindy DiChiara < Thursday, April 30, 2020 1 :30 PM City Clerk keep the beaches closed! My question is this: What is to stop all of the 4,000 people in Orange County where the beaches are now closed from coming down here and inundating San Diego beaches? This will be a logistical and traffic nightmare. Virus could spread like a California wildfire. Think about the potential risk it poses to all of us and most especially our health care workers. Think a_bout the load our local hospitals are ill-equipped to handle. How will overcrowding on the roads and beaches be enforced and how many police officers will be putting their own health on the line? What about our young lifeguards? These are difficult times but this virus does not go away just because the sun is shining. Do the hard right thing in the short term. Have a CONSISTENT beach closure policy. It keeps everyone safe. It keeps thousands of Orange County residents home. It makes it so much easier on law enforcement. The beaches will still be there in another week or so. Thank you to everyone on the front lines trying to do the right thing in the face of huge unknowns. So glad to live in Carlsbad! CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Gretchen Vurbeff Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:18 AM City Clerk Please open Beaches, parks, trails, and golf courses Hello Mr. Mayor and Carlsbad City Council, Since I began:drafting this email three days ago to the Council and Mayor, we had a hope of possibly opening after May 1 based on the emergency city council meeting last weekend and San Diego County timelines and SCIENCE, but now the Governor has released his latest temper tantrum that he is shutting all beaches and state parks down based on a photo taken of a beach in OC. What is the science and wisdom of shutting down an entire state because of one community in California anyhow? And because of an interpretation of a photo while the lifeguards on those beaches said that the majority of the beach goers were actually maintaining social distancing. The whole thing is skewed. I'm not sure what good it does to voice myself as a taxpaying and respected citizen of Carlsbad and the State of California, but I will continue, as I feel that our community, our people, and society are not only being limited physically, but mentally, socially and spiritually. Divorce, drinking, domestic abuse, and mental health issues are on the rise. Talk to the therapists that work in Carlsbad . Talk to the parents of children who are coming unglued trying to do their schoolwork at home, while managing the cooking, shopping, cleaning, working, landscaping, projecting, and cheerleading. Talk to the children who are feeling frustrated by only using the sidewalk or backyard? Are we open? Are we closed? Are we open? Are we closed? We are doing what we are being told to do, we have flattened the curve, we have built up our emergency supplies, we have created space in our hospitals to the point that our medical teams are being laid off because there is no work, and we have shut down important small businesses who are not surviving or who have already shut their doors, like the Children's Garden preschool in downtown Carlsbad. We can't get haircuts or color our grey for how much longer, but we can go into a grocery store or Costco? My son's annual checkup has been cancelled two times with important . immunizations which need to be done. The list goes on and on. As all of us are aware, San Diego City beaches, as well as Moonlight beach and Oceanside beaches in San Diego County opened on Monday, April 27th after San Diego County gave the green light to cities to open their beaches for active use. This is because the data/science has demonstrated that it was appropriate to open this next phase or stage in the California Resilience Roadmap. The government is creating public mayhem. Emergency city council meetings have to be held up and down our coastline. One city opens their beaches and the neighboring city doesn't. People shift and go to where it is legal and allowed. Then you open up a beach, like Del Mar, and then shut it down when people arrive? It is crazy making. And you have to ask yourself why people are starting to get angry and frustrated. Plus, I feel sorry for our public safety officers. Their job is made so much more difficult when the government says one thing and then does another. And then tickets are being issued? Yep, you have angry and frustrated citizens. While I realize that this decision to op~n beaches, parks and trails caught everyone off guard, especially the lifeguards who had a County wide meeting the previous week to decide to open beaches together, I also understood from the emergency city council meeting with department heads reporting to the city council on Saturday, April 25, that all departments involving safety and preparedness were in fact, prepared to make parks, beaches and trails opened the week of April 27 for limited use as laid out by the department heads. Beaches and waterways could have opened based on lifeguards and other required departments to monitor the situation. But the decision was voted down by two council members because they felt it was necessary to wait for a few more days to see more data. So, here we are, May 1 1st. Carlsbad residents are ready for our open spaces and waterways to open. We don't want to go to Moonlight, San Clemente, La Jolla, Oceanside, and now Del Mar. We want to use our own spaces. We want our families to be able to recreate and exercise here. We want our kids to be able to surf for a couple hours for exercise and to clear their minds so they can focus on th~ir school work. We don't want to drive and wait in some other city while our kids surf. We want our kids to be able to paddle out near home. There is no logic to not being able to cross a beach in Carlsbad to go surfing, Ms. Schumacher, while passing someone who is using the beach for exercise at a distance from the surfer crossing the beach at Moonlight beach or in Oceanside while others are walking or running on the beach (mostly without masks, but some with masks because it is difficult to exercise with a mask on) What is the logic between not opening our beaches and oceans for exercise but letting us go into Costco, the local grocery store, or even the bank? What is the logic of not opening a golf course, a hair salon or other local merchant for business with a controlled environment and controlled number of clients but allow large amounts of people into what has been deemed an essential business? Is it because we are making decisions based on models which are grossly wrong. I am a regular exerciser. I have always used my neighborhood and the beach sidewalks for exercise. If you have spent any time at or near the beaches like I have on a regular basis, you would also recognize that we are in closer proximity with people in these settings than surfing, paddleboarding, swimming in the ocean, or going for a walk with our spouse and children on the beach. I can spread myself out further from people on the beach than on an overcrowded sidewalk that is 5 feet wide. And I have witnessed the compliance on the beaches which have opened. The sidewalks in my neighborhood get so crowded at times with bikes, dogs, and families trying to get out of the house in our neighborhood. I often have to cross the street or walk in the middle of the road to avoid coming within 6' of a neighbor. What have you learned, Ms Schumacher, in the last 4-6 days of your data collection? Has it demonstrated anything significantly different since Saturday April 25th, other than a continued. flattening of the curve, plenty of emergency equipment (PPE) needed to supply our region, and that our amazing city departments are more than ready to handle the appropriate behavior of the majority of our Carlsbad residents as they have the freedom to recreate with wisdom and caution? I've learned a lot, Ms. Schumacher, in the last 4-6 days. I've learned that much of this is politically driven and fear mongering has taken over the media. I've learned who my real friends are -those who don't judge and those who can handle that we share differing opinions, and that is okay. I've learned that our community is an amazing community, who are rallied together to support one another. I've learned that our politicians control using scare tactics and calling it safety measures. We have done what you have asked us to do. I ask you to please consider, why? (other than the Governor's latest shutdown) Does the science, does the data which you all are tracking so closely and using to determine your decisions, does the science warrant the stay at home measures which are in place? The California Department of Public Health recently shared this week what the statistics tell us: There are 37,253,956 people in California. Currently, there are 43,464 Covid-19 virus cases in California. Your chance of getting the virus is .001%. Currently, there are 1,755 Covid-19 fatalities in California. Currently, your chance of becoming a Covid-19 fatality is .00005%. On behalf of my family and a overwhelming large percentage of Carlsbad taxpaying residents, I would like to request that you consider opening our beaches (city and state), golf courses, parks and trails slowly and appropriately, especially since we all have to wear being mandated to wear face coverings. Respectfully, although frustrated, yours, Gretchen Vurbeff 2 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear City Council members, Rebecca < Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:39 AM City Clerk Time to open Carlsbad! I am a 20 year resident and home owner of Carlsbad. I have two children in the Carlsbad school district. We as a family have been following the shelter in place rules for 6 weeks now. As a community we have met our goals. We have sheltered in place for over 30 day. We have slowed the number of cases in our area. We are keeping social distancing. We have a decreased our curve. Now it's time to move forward and slowly open our community. Local businesses need to be allowed to start opening slowing. Then parks and trails and beaches. The beaches are a safe place to be, especially under the social distancing rules. The community needs to have some outlets. Our freedom is being taken from us and we're getting angry and frustrated. People will start to act out in a negative manner if we don't start moving forward and open the community up. People are fed up. We cannot hide from this virus forever! What good is it going to do for us to sit in our houses another month or two? The virus will still be there. It's not going magically disappear. I don't understand what we are waiting for at this point? We have met our goals of slowing the cases, now it's time to open up the community. We are doing more harm sitting in our homes weakening our immune systems from lack of exposure. I don't see any good that can come from us continuing to shelter in place and keeping our community and beaches closed. Sincerely, Angry and frustrated community member Sent from my iPhone CAUJION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: It's time to open the beaches. Vince Crane < Wednesday, April 29, 2020 6:24 PM City Clerk Beach CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Dennis Pearson Thursday, April 30, 2020 8:21 AM City Clerk Comment for 5/01 CC Meeting As a resident of Carlsbad for 42 years, I feel it is important that the City reopens its parks and beach. Its residents need to feel we are all moving in a direction back to sem i-normalcy that provides an alternative venue for exercise and scenery. I don't see how we punish 98% of the residents because 2% are irresponsible and won't adhere to the ongoing social distancing rules. Give citations to those. Don't punish the responsible citizens. We need to keep the following in mind. The people that make up the rules (the government) all continue to get paid. The less than 60 year olds for whom they make up the rules are, for the most part, working out of a bedroom, out-of-work or unemployed. Thank you for your consideration. Sent from DP's iPhone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Candice Wilson < Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:04 AM City Clerk COVID-19 hurting small business I'm a small business owner of The Shop Beauty and Art Salon located in the Carlsbad Village. We are asking that you open up our town before we are forced to close our doors forever. Please help our community fight to open back up! We are licensed by the state of California and are held to high standards of san itation as is and plan on upping those standards as our new standards once we are able to open. But if you are going to continue to force us to close than I urge you to pass something that would have our landlord forgive our rent and receive a tax break in return until our business is aloud to open up. Please help up us! Respectfully, Candice Kennedy Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: -----Original Message----- Manager Internet Email Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:27 PM City Clerk FW: Easing Restrictions From: Denny Cooper Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:24 PM To: Manager Internet Email <Manager@CarlsbadCA.gov> Subject: Easing Restrictions Good morning Scott. Not that my opinion matters much but I want to encourage you to vote yes on the opening of our beaches based on science/numbers not on strong arm tactics of our governor!!! I have been told by 2 separate council members that we would follow science and "the numbers". Last count that I am aware of we have 51 confirmed cases out of a city of over 100,000 people. Are you kidding me that our businesses can't open and get back to work? Our community needs to get back to some sort of normalcy with precautions of social distancing, washing hands, and just plain old common sense! Check out what South Dakota has done. Science and "the numbers" no longer justify what we are doing! The community of Carlsbad deserves the right of easing the restrictions!!! Our community has stood to the challenge and have done what has been asked to "flatten the curve" successfully. By the numbers the worst should behind us! PLEASE vote to begin the healing process emotionally and financially of our community!!! Enough is enough!!! Respectfully, Denny and Anna Cooper ( District 1 for over 50 years) Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Thursday, April 30, 2020 1 :33 PM City Clerk Subject: Fw: Enough is enough! From : Ingrid Andrews Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 6:43 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Enough is enough! As a small business owner I'm at my wits end with all this nonsense and political BS. There is no data to support closing anything further. Deaths are minimal and the economy is falling apart rapidly. And yes, there will be deaths because it's in the cards for all of humanity. More people are dying from not being able to see their physicians on a timely basis. It's time to open everything and override NEWSOM, who is capitalizing on this situation with power plays and fear- mongering. Ingrid Andrews I 0 An9~~~:~ ~:81 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on finks unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Council Internet Email Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:14 AM City Clerk Fw: Help Us From: brian fitzpatrick Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:58 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov>; Matthew Hall <Matt.Hall@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Help Us Good Morning All- As we are now over six weeks into our quarantine, and tomorrow marks "mask requirement" start, I am writing to understand what Carlsbad's plans are for further enforcement of these orders. What autonomy do you have to allow Carlsbad residents to resume their lives? Will our police enforce a $1,000 fine for not wearing a mask outside of my home if I "can't comfortably keep six feet of distance?" At what point do we plan to consider a rejection of enforcing orders? For example, if Governor Newsom decides anyone criticizing his order belongs in a gulag -excuse me, prison -will Carlsbad PD follow such an order? Seems ridiculous right? Well forgive me, but it seems pretty damn ridiculous that the American people were told over six weeks ago to hang in there for two weeks, practice certain measures to keep fellow citizens safe, and then we could potentially move on. Please spare any thoughts of how inconsiderate I am of the safety of others; the first two and subsequent two weeks my family accepted this all just fine. The last two weeks, begrudgingly. Now, it's time to use our brains and our spines and standup to this absurdity. I'd ask you to consider a few points that seem to have been lost in the shuffle: 1. Anyone who wants to continue to stay in their home, or wear a mask, or jump away from other humans in public like they are dodging zombies, presumably, will be able to continue to do so. In fact, I hope they continue this behavior indefinitely. 2. If you believe a person cannot comfortably maintain six feet of distance from another person at the beach, I'd have to assume you have not been to the beach for some time. 3. If you have set yourself up on the beach within six feet of a stranger, you are likely to get some uncomfortable looks as the stranger takes his/her things and moves away from you . 4. If you go anywhere among friends or strangers and proceed to have a coughing fit, it's polite to walk away from a group and if you are in a confined space, to leave. 2-4 above are pre-pandemic, by the way. I have left out the alternative points regarding the actual data that has been developed on this virus and it's nature, which tend to be dismissed based on which "news" service people tune into. The End of Days did not come, as we were told it would. While Governor Newsom, public employees and knowledge-industry folks remain employed, many do not. I implore you to give your constituents an opportunity to continue LIFE, allow (and TRUST THEM! GASP!!!) them to measure the risks and behave accordingly. Brian Fitzoatrick CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know th e content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:36 AM City Clerk Subject: Fw: Libraries From: Madeleine Szabo Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:08 PM To : Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Cc: Alex Szabo Subject: Librarie~ Dear Council Members, Please open the libraries. People will maintain their physical distancing just as they do in grocery stores, Costco, CVS , Lowes, Home Depot and in the many other facilities that are open. Give the residents the right to be pe rsonally responsible for their own we lfare. Citizens also have the right to choose not to be near others who may not comply. In America , government should not assume the power to control the behavior of its citizens. In the case of Covid19, let the individual citizens decide to expose or not to expose themselves to others who may (or may not) have it. In a free and democratic country, it is the citizen's not the government's role. Thank you, Madeleine and Alex Szabo Carlsbad,CA.92008 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 . Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Manager Internet Email Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:18 PM City Clerk FW: Open golf From: Alexbowland@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:09 PM To: Manager Internet Email <Manager@CarlsbadCA.gov> Subject: Open golf I would like to know when are the golf course going to be allowed to open , also Carlsbad needs to open up , how much do you have to figure out how to open things up ... thank you .. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:35 AM City Clerk Subject: Fw: Open the economy From: Jim Barton < Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:31 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Open the economy I am a homeowner in Carlsbad for more than 40 years. Whats happening to our society is not good for our health and future. Please consider a soft opening of our economy. In particular, open the beaches and parks. Thank you for your time and consideration. Jim Barton CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:35 AM City Clerk Subject: Fw: Overide ... From: Marcela Flint Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:16 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Cc: Manager Internet Email <Manager@CarlsbadCA.gov> Subject: Overide ... City Council, Please open our beaches, you have the power to override the Cal. State Parks. The beaches belong to the people. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:36 AM To: City Clerk . Subject: Fw: REOPEN CARLSBAD From: Katie Porter Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:15 PM To: Kim Vracar <kim@kporterdesignstudio.com> Cc: Matthew Hall <Matt.Hall@carlsbadca.gov>; Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Re: REOPEN CARLSBAD NICE! 10 ------------ Katie Porter, ASID I KP Design Studio katie@kporterdesignstudio.com www.kporterdesignstudio.com studio 858.720.1472 I fax 858.720.1474 On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 10:02 AM Kim Vracar <kim@kporterdesignstudio.com> wrote: Mr. Hall I'm so angry by the decision to maintain this "lockdown." You have fallen into the FEAR of a virus that was created. I will not be taking the Fauci/ Gates vaccine. They are duping America! · I wish you would take the time to listen to Dr Dan Erickson and Artin Massihi, which you cannot find their video anywhere because it's been censored! Why??? Wake up!!! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8269475/YouTube-accused-censorship-removing-videos-criticize- shutdowns.html And this one from Tucker Carlson? Why do the rules not apply to them????? https://www.instagram.com/tv /B nG-DVAd mA/?igshid=zx3 jg kwm pS bb It would be nice if you had a spine, this is a coward's way out. Let us make a choice to be free. Where is your leadership??? Gone as I hope you will be the next election if you do not stand up for us! Kim CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: kelly lauro Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:31 PM City Clerk All Receive -Agenda Item# _j_ For the lnformatlon of the: CITY COUNCIL Date ~ CA ✓ cc._...... C¥ ttO!CM KPCM m- Subject: Attachments: Please read at City Council Special Meeting 5/1 -OPEN UP the BEACHES & PARKS Tennis guidelines COVID19 USTA.docx Hello City Council I would like you to consider opening tennis courts and other recreational courts through out the city, Regarding tennis, USTA (United States Tennis Association) has set forth guidelines for playing in these COVID19 times. I have attached a copy of these guidelines here. These rules could be posted at each court for participants to follow. Thank you for your consideration. Kelly Lauro -Carlsbad Resident Carlsbad CA 92008 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 NATIONAL Playing Tennis Safely: Player Tips and Recommendations The USTA recognizes that the coronavirus has been affecting different parts of the country in different ways and with different timing. We therefore believe it will be possible for people to return to playing tennis safely in some cities and states sooner than in others. The Federal Government issued guidelines on April 16 for "Opening Up America Again" at WhiteHouse.gov/OpeningAmerica. By following these guidelines as well as those of local governments and health agencies, facilities and players will be able to make informed decisions as to when play can recommence. If you live in a community where stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders have been lifted or modified, and if your locality meets the standards in the Federal Guidelines, then tennis, if played properly, can be a great opportunity for you to relieve stress, socialize with others and provide much-needed exercise. Of primary importance is taking every precaution to help keep all participants safe: Because tennis does not require any direct person-to-person contact, players can enjoy the many physical and mental benefits that tennis offers so long as you practice social distancing by keeping six feet apart from other players to ensure you are in a safe exercise environment and follow other safety recommendations included here. Although there is no specific evidence that tennis balls can spread COVID-19, we know that contamination by respiratory droplets from an infected person can potentially survive on hard surfaces up to three days. If you choose to play tennis, be sure to practice these safety tips and recommendations. BEFORE YOU PLAY • Make sure that your state and region allow tennis play, satisfy the Federal Government's gating criteria (as outlined in the "Opening Up America Again" guidelines) and have entered Phase One of the Phased Comeback. • States and regions with no evidence of a rebound and that satisfy the gating criteria a second time may proceed to Phase Two of the Phased Comeback, in which all individuals, when in public recreation areas, should maximize physical distance from others. • Be aware that although restrictions are eased when your state and region move from Phase One to Phase Two or Phase Three of the Phased Comeback, safety precautions must remain in place until there is a universal vaccine or effective treatment for the coronavirus. • The UST A Medical Advisory Group highly recommends competitive players ease their way back into play prior to competftion. Given the layoff from competing, players will be more susceptible to under-training, over-use and other injuries. The UST A strongly recommends at least three weeks of on court and off court conditioning before competition begins. • Arrange to play only with family members or others who live in your household or with individuals who are considered to be low risk. • Do not play if any of you: oAre exhibiting any symptoms of the coronavirus: mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing, or other symptoms identified by the CDC. o Have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days. oAre a vulnerable individual and your state and region is in Phase One or Phase Two. A vulnerable individual is an elderly individual and/or an individual with serious underlying health conditions, including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma and those whose immune system is compromised such as by chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions requiring such therapy, (For states and regions in Phase Three, a vulner-able individual can resume public interactions, including playing tennis, but should practice physical distancing.) PREPARING TO PLAY • Protect against infections: a Wash your hands with a disinfectant soap and water (for 20 seconds or longer), or use a hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available, before going to the court. oClean and wipe down your equipment, including racquets and water bottles. Do not share racquets or any other equipment such as wristbands, grips, hats and towels. a Bring a full water bottle to avoid touching a tap or water fountain handle. oUse new balls and a new grip, if possible. oConsider taking extra precautions such as wearing gloves. olf you need to sneeze or cough, do so into a tissue or upper sleeve. oArrive as close as possible to when you need to be there. oAvoid touching court gates, fences, benches, etc. if you can. WHEN PLAYING • Try to stay at least six feet apart from other players. Do not make physical contact with them (such as shaking hands or a high five). • You should consider not playing doubles, which could lead to incidental contact and unwanted proximity. If you do play doubles, avoid all incidental contact, NO Bryan Brothers Chest Bumps and NO whispering to each other from a close distance to strategize. •Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet or other equipment. Wash your hands promptly if you have touched your eyes, nose or mouth. • Avoid sharing food, drinks or towels. • Use your racquet/foot to pick up balls and hit them to your opponent. Avoid using your hands to pick up the balls. • Stay on your side of court. Avoid changing ends of the court. • Remain apart from other players when taking a break. • If a ball from another court comes to you, send it back with a kick or with your racquet. AFTER PLAYING • Leave the court as soon as reasonably possible. • Wash your hands thoroughly or use a hand sanitizer after coming off the court. • Do not use the locker room or changing area. Shower at home. • No extra-curricular or social activity should take place. No congregation after playing. • All players should leave the facility Immediately after play. USE FOUR BALLS OR SIX BALLS Although unlikely, it's possible that a tennis ball can transmit the COVI D-19 virus, as virtually any hard surface can transmit the disease. So here is an extra precaution you can take to keep safe when playing tennis: • Open two cans of tennis balls that do not share the same number on the ball. •Take one set of numbered balls, and have your playing partner take a set of balls from the other can. • Proceed with play, making sure to pick up your set of numbered balls only. Should a ball with the other number wind up on your side of the court, do not touch the ball with your hands. Use your racquet head or feet to advance the ball to the other side of the court. Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Gavin Schmitt < Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:04 PM City Clerk Re: Automatic reply: Comment for City Council Meeting May 1st Desire to be read in city council meeting 5/1: Please support the motion to open city parks, trails, beaches, and golf courses. We have seen this done successfully in San Diego, Encinitas, and Oceanside this week with the new beach use restrictions and they have shown success. It is our turn to open and give residents the mental clarity and physical exercise they need. We shouldn't be compared to anything that's happened in Orange County or Newport, simply because they did not have the same restrictions our county has put in place. Please also push to open up the state beaches in Carlsbad alongside the city beach portion. Please also push to open up business where possible as we have seen from the Santa Clara Stanford anti body study that the real number of cases are 50-80x higher than the confirmed cases in that county, effectively lowering the death rate by 50-80x. On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 3:54 PM City Clerk <Clerk@carlsbadca.gov> wrote: Please use the following· Thank you for your e-mail to the City Clerk department. If your e-mail relates to an agenda item and you desire to have the e-mail read into the record at the City Council meeting, please be sure to indicate so in the first line of your e-mail and limit your comments to 500 words or less. Feel free to contact our office at 760-434-2808 if you have any questions or require further assistance Thank you, City Clerk's Department 760-434-2808 clerk@carlsbadca.gov<mailto:clerk@carlsbadca.gov> Confidentiality Notice: Please note that email correspondence with the City of Carlsbad, along With any attachments, may be subject to the California Public Records Act and therefore may be subject to disclosure unless otherwise exempt. Gavin Schmitt CA UT/ON: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Gretchen Vurbeff Thursday, April 30, 2020 4:05 PM City Clerk this e-mail relates to an agenda item and I desire to have the e-mail read into the record at the City Council meeting Hello Mr. Mayor and Carlsbad City Council, As a resident and neighborhood watch captain in Carlsbad for 20 years, a wife and a parent of two boys, an active PTA member and participant in our local schools, a working professional in the health field, and active community participant in local sports clubs and church, I would respectfully ask that the City of Carlsbad, on behalf of my family and an overwhelming large percentage of Carlsbad taxpaying residents, open our beaches, golf courses, parks and trails. San Diego City beaches, as well as Moonlight beach and Oceanside beaches in San Diego County opened on Monday, April 27th after San Diego County gave the green light to cities to open their beaches for active use. This is because the data/science has demonstrated that it was appropriate to open this next phase or stage in the California Resilience Roadmap. While I realize that this decision to open beaches, parks and trails caught everyone off guard, especially the lifeguards who had a County wide meeting the previous week to decide to open beaches together, I also understood from the emergency city council meeting on Saturday, April 25, that all departments involving safety and preparedness were in fact, prepared to make parks, beaches and trails opened the week of April 27 with restricted use as laid out by the department heads. We are doing what we have been told to do, we have flattened the curve, we have built up our emergency supplies, we have created space in our hospitals to the point that our medical teams are being laid off because there is no work, and we have shut down important small businesses who are not surviving or who have already shut their doors, like the Children's Garden preschool in downtown Carlsbad. What have you learned, Ms Schumacher, in the last 5 days of data collection? Has it demonstrated anything significantly different since April 25th, other than a continued flattening of the curve, plenty of emergency equipment (PPE) needed to supply our region, and that city departments are more than ready to handle a slow opening with wisdom and caution? Very competent department heads have worked very hard to make this opening work, communicating between cities, and coordinating their efforts. PLEASE listen to them. Does the data/the science which you all are tracking so closely and using to determine your decisions, warrant stay at home measures which are in place? The California Department of Public Health recently shared this week what the statistics tell us: There are 37,253,956 people in California. Currently, there are 43,464 Covid-19 virus cases in California. Your chance of getting the virus is .001 %. Currently, there are 1,755 Covid-19 fatalities in California. Currently, your chance of becoming a Covid-19 fatality is .00005%. 1 Carlsbad residents are ready for our open spaces, beaches and waterways to open. We want to use our own spaces and allow our families to be able to recreate and exercise here. Respectfully yours, Gretchen Vurbeff CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 2 Sheila Cobian From: Mark O'Donnell Thursday, April 30, 2020 3:28 PM Sent: To:· City Clerk Subject: AGENDA item #1 Commentary for Special Meeting Fri April 31 , 2020 Please read at meeting if possible. Commentary: I write the council to thank them for their hard work over the past month, and to ask the council to be controlled in their approach to beach opening. • Alto'# gradual beach opening the first week to foot traffic only. No cars, motorcycles, or bicycles. • Maintain and enforce existing no street parking along our beaches • Maintain and enforce a no idle sitting or sunbathing on the beach • Allow access only to athletics to those suited up with their equipment (surfboards, paddle boards) ready to go. no exceptions. • no curbside drop-off, walk in only. no exceptions. • Check IDs if necessary to maintain local traffic only, and to discourage driving in traffic. Reasoning: I am an avid surfer, but have not attempted to surf since south Carlsbad state beach was closed. I accept the responsibility placed on me. Part of the problem Orange County faced is everyone drove there because other beaches were closed. I did not. The solution above encourages communities to walk, not drive and to police themselves to adhere to the rules of social distancing. Open all beaches in a controlled manner. I would be proud of such an approach. Thank you for your time and consideration, Mark ODonnell Carlsbad, CA 92011 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or cf/ck on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subje,t: Hello, Brittany Bohner Thursday, April 30, 2020 4:43 PM City Clerk Beach reopening I am a resident and home owner in Carlsbad, I have lived here for just over 1 O years. I would like this email read 1nto the record at the meeting on may 1st please. Being a nurse for 9 years, I understand the need to protect people from the spread of COVI D-19. I would like to offer my professional advice. When you decide to open the beaches (which should be soon) it would be wise to open them all so that we have the space for people to spread out. You saw the issue with south county SD and LA, where too many people flooded the beachs after being kept from it for over a month now. Without the ample space to spread out people are forced to be close to one another. It makes no sense to open only portions of the beach, this only makes matters worse, funneling people to one small area. San Diego has started to open beaches and people from carlsbad are flocking to those beaches, only crowding them more. If we had our own beach back we could all enjoy it at a safe distance. 'Monitoring social distancing by lifeguards and police just as they are now. Please consider this idea, as it would benifit all. Your time and concern are very much appreciated. Respectfully, Concerned resident CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognfze the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: David Garrett Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:48 PM City Clerk City Council Meeting -You may read my letter into the record Please read my letter into the record. Dear Members of the City Council: Good afternoon. According to San Diego County, Carlsbad has only 52 confirmed Covid cases since February 15. That's less than 1 case on average per day. Most have fully recovered. There have been less than 5 people hospitalized in 2 months from Carlsbad. There has been no surge. New data shows that the disease is not as contagious or deadly as once feared. There is no scientific basis to leave our beaches and trails closed. The cases are decreasing. Homeland Security says that sun and heat kills the virus. Experts say there is not one documented case of outdoor spread. The safest place to be is outdoors. How is walking on a sidewalk (which is allowed) any safer than walking on the beach? It's not. Vulnerable citizens are free to stay home. However, healthy people can only stay healthy if they are allowed to exercise. Please open the beaches and trails. Thank you for the time. David Garrett Carlsbad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Jessica McDermott Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:56 PM City Clerk Fwd: Open Carlsbad Beaches to give Carlsbad residents more open space to exercise & to alleviate crowds from carslbad at neighboring open beaches, "My email relates to an agenda item #1 and I desire to have the email read into the record at the City Council meeting." > Dear Carlsbad City Council, > > Open Carlsbad beaches. Oceanside and Encinitas have shown that they are able to maintain safe social distancing with (staying on the move) exercising guidelines, in spite of your beach closures concentrating people in Encinitas. Newsom also commended "San Diego Beaches on going a doingjob!" > > As a resident in Leucadia it is important that Carlsbad beaches open because it will help alleviate crowds at neighboring open beaches and help continue safe social distancing. > > This will help in the effort of keeping all of our beach communities open and show how our residents can start phasing back to opening different areas of our communities safely. > > Exercising along coast hwy in Carlsbad is dangerous for runners, walkers snd bikers since the areas along the hwy that don't offer much space to social distance. > > Let's use our lifeguards that are already guarding empty beaches from being used to guarding residents to safely use the beaches to exercise on. The lifeguards were doing a wonderful job of this, prior to the beach closures and there did not seem to be any issues. > > San Elijo campground are great open spaces for exercising on as well. By minimal placement of cones and chalked arrows people could head either north or south on opposite sides of the lanes like a race to keep people safely social distancing. > > Designate specific stairs along the campgrounds for going (up one way) or (down) in order to access the beach and exit the beaches to grve safe beach access. > > There are currently no new cases in Carlsbad and Encinitas. New cases are likely to come from outside the community therefore short term rentals shutdown should take a much higher priority than beach shut downs. > > Sincerely, > > Jessica McDermott > Leucadia , CA > l Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Please read this into the record. Greg DeGraw < Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:49 PM City Clerk Fwd: Open the beaches to surf and exercise with distance requirement FB_IMG_ 1588213036165.jpg -------Forwarded message --------- From: Greg OeGraw <gtdegraw@gmail.com> Date: Thu, Apr 30, 2020, 3:44 PM Subject: Open the beaches to surf and exercise with distance requirement To: <clerk@carlsbadca.gov> Dear Carlsbad City Council, Please open the beaches to surf and exercise with distance requirement. As a Carlsbad resident and citizen I feel very adamant t hat Government has way over reached and panicked on this issue and is now trampling constitutional rights. The Covid-19 data now show clearly that those in risk categories should continue to shelter fn place. Those not in risk categories should be free to choose for themselves. Data show now and as testing broadens is expected to further confirm that this pandemic is to date no more deadly than the 2018 flu. {See attached CDC Covid-19 vs 2018 flu deaths). We have complied long enough. Life has risks. If Government tries to control our lives in this case, it will be accepting the risks and consequences we should be free to choose or avoid. In taking away our agency does the Government now also accept the blame for any deaths that may come from those who WILL break the rules? I can see the court cases blaming government for lack of enforcement and policing. Now that this precedent is set, will government do this for every flu? Why don't you consider a ban on driving as that has more risk of death to those under 50 than Covid-19. Government is best that governs least. We are a FREE people and our agency should not be infringed upon any further. We will protest government overreach. Respectfully, Greg DeGraw Carlsbad, CA 92008 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Deaths Fron1: Aiabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas CaUfornta Colorado Connecticut Delaware· Horida - Georgia f-iawaii ldaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana - Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Covid- 19 .... 275 48 1,695 672 120 1.,074 912 1,874 813 118 120 205 2,730 3,274 272 227 2018 Flu ~-1,268 .68- Deaths From: Montana , Nebraska --------~ I 1,116 Nevada New 610 Hampshir,e 6,917 New Jersey 568 New. Mexico 757 NewYotk 167 North Carolina 3,1>91 North Dakota 1,530 Ohio S42 1 Oklahoma 235 . Oregon 2,564 Pennsylvania l,ll8 Rhode lsl~n~ 697 SQuth ~roUna 630 South Dakota 969 l ennessee 824 Tex,as 312 Utah 973 Vermont 1,441 Virgima Washingtan --. --· .. ---··· 698 West Virginia 910 Wisconsin Missoun 283 1,447 , Wyt:>ming Co vid-19 60 S,938 93 22,275 314 17 711 195 87 226 166 648 41 46 738 34 266 7 Covid .. 19 Statistics: Worldometers 4/26/201 Flu Statistics: CDC 2018 Flu ~152 265 1.465 365 ~,}49 2.,064 1S2 1,646 353 87 l,283 930 539 1,075 128 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Denny Cooper Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:18 PM City Clerk Subject: Fwd: Please read @Fridays Council Meeting Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Denny Cooper Date: April 30, 2020 at 1:42:18 PM PDT To: council@carlsbadca.gov Subject: Please read @Fridays Council Meeting Honorable Mayor and City Council, We as citizens of this great community respectively request that you vote to begin the process of easing restrictions on our city and state beaches, parks, trails, golf courses, and our closed businesses immediately! Our great community members have done what has been asked over the past months and we have flattened the curve. We have been told that we would base our decisions on "the numbers "and science. Both point to us, the city of Carlsbad, as doing our part and that we should open our open spaces and businesses with appropriate social distancing, washing hands, etc. and being respectful of others! I truly believe our community has earned the right to begin the emotional and financial healing it deserves. PLEASE vote yes to begin this healing process. Thank you! Denny and Anna Cooper. Sent from my iPhone 92008 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or c/icl< on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Joshua Collins < c Thursday, April 30, 2020 4:53 PM City Clerk Let Us Suri!!! email to city council.docx My email relates to an agenda item# 1 and I desire to have the email read into the record at the Special City Council meeting. City Council, My little brother and I surfed across the street at campgrounds almost every day for over a decade. My little brother, Jordy Collins, has since become a professional surfer thanks to such practice. This last month, for the first time ever, we have not been allowed to surf the waves we love so much. I exhort you to open up all of Carlsbad's waters for recreational activities. Doing so is safe, improves mental health, and will prevent crowding. Participants in water sports are safe from contracting COVID-19. Ask your fellow council woman Cori Shumacher if she has ever been closer than six feet to someone while surfing. It is completely ridiculous to assume that it can be spread through the air while surfing due to surfing etiquette. Not only is it unlikely that the virus can be contracted through air, but also through the water while surfing. The CDC has stated that enveloped viruses, like SARS-COV-2 are the most susceptible to environmental conditions and disinfection. We surfers have surfed in water with all kinds of diseases and have not contracted them. We should be safor against a type of virus that is most likely to die due to the harsh elements of the ocean. The sun will further disinfect the ocean, so we can safely surf In a recent conference regarding COVID-19 and water safety, Rasha Maal-Bared, PhD of microbiology stated, "UV irradiation should be effective at inactivating the COVID-19 virus." Due to the natural UV light from the SWl, the ocean will not be able to transmit the virus. An opening of the ocean will not harm our physical health and will also improve our mental health. In this time of uncertainty, we have all felt more feelings of anxiety, sadness, and stress. Studies by professors at UCSD and Stanford show, ''that physical activity and exercise ... reduce the symptoms of anxiety .. , [ and] alleviate some symptoms associated with mild to moderate depression:' If you are truly concerned for the well-being of your citizens, allow th.em to exercise in the ocean to alleviate the negative emotions we are experiencing. A water opening is also essential to prevent further crowding. Most of your citizens have still been surfing during this time. With Oceanside open, we have been crowding their lineups. With Orange County closing today, 1 suspect people will drive down to Oceanside to surf. The lineup will be packed and photos from a side angle will cause closure to Oceanside. If we open Carlsbad surf spots as soon as possible, the crowds will be better spread out. 1 Opening the waters will be safe for participants, improve their mental health, and prevent further crowding. Stop ignoring the science and your constituents. If not, there will be backlash in public protests now and elections later. Respectful! y t Joshua ColJins CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 2 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Importance: Scott Sarem Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:41 PM City Clerk Kyra Sarem Letter in support of Opening Beaches, trails, and Golf courses High Please read into the record for the May 1, 2020 meeting Agenda item #1 Dear City Council My name is Scott Sa rem. I am a Carlsbad business owner and homeowner and the father of four boys. Thank you Mayor Hall and Council Member Blackburn for voting to responsibly open our beaches last Saturday. It is very much appreciated. It is too bad that there needs to be another meeting to discuss opening Carlsbad's beaches. What a waste of taxpayer time and taxpayer money. As San Diego Mayor Falcouner has noted this week, San Diegans have demonstrated responsibility in using the beaches. I am not sure why the other Council members do not trust Carlsbad Residents to act responsibly. This maternalistic approach is insulting to all of us. Especially when council members like Ms. Schumacher have told constituents like me that she supports opening our beaches and suggested that I write the county board of supervisors to support the opening of the beaches. I followed that direction and the county acted to open our beaches. Then, Council member Schumacher voted against opening Carlsbad Be.aches. I hope she rethinks her commitments to the community and votes to open the beaches as she represented she would. Opening our beaches with proper signage and enforcement is the right thing to do. Please continue to restrict parking and make it clear that the beaches can be used for surfing and swimming as well as walking and exercising, but not for gathering until the spread of the virus is under control. Carlsbad residents should remember to hold all of the council members responsible for their vote when we all vote. This council represents the residents of Carlsbad and the will of the people should be followed. Last meeting there were 34 letters in support of opening our beaches and 7 opposed. I urge you to all vote in favor of opening our beaches, trails, and golf courses immediately. I am sure all of residents will follow the rules to minimize the risk of virus transmission while utilizing our vital community resources. Thank you Scott Sarem CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Vickey Syage Thursday, April 30, 2020 4:28 PM Council Internet Email; City Clerk Scott Chadwick; Matthew Hall; Priya Bhat-Patel; Cori Schumacher; Keith Blackburn May 1, 2020 Council Meeting -To Be Read Into the Public Record PLEASE READ INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD Dear Council and City Manager, First of all, thank you for pushing this discussion to this week, rather than having made a hasty decision last week. It appears the City has much more thorough plans, including the weekly cost estimates. After all, it's we, the residents who will be paying for all of this. I am hoping that Carlsbad Staff has reached out to the other Coastal cities of Oceanside, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and Del Mar and understand what those cities are going to do. COVID19 doesn't understand city boundaries. That being said, I hope the City feels confident that it is in a position to open the parks and trails as specified in the Staff Report. The plans seem reasonable. The beach, on the other hand is a bit more complicated. Given that the City only controls less than 1 full mile of our 7 mile coastline, to me, the most prudent thing to do is to wait to open our one small section of City controlled beach to align with the other 6 plus miles of State controlled beaches. If not, it seems to me that Carlsbad is asking for an enforcement nightmare. It'll be too confusing for too many people. Heck, so many people don't seem to be "getting" the 6 ft distancing rule or the mask recommendation that today becomes a requirement -and we've been doing those for weeks now. As for the golf course -Open it. Close it. Sell it. Just don't let that golf course bleed any more taxpayer money. It's been a proverbial money pit since the day it opened. If it can be opened, be fiscally independent, and keep the players and workers safe, go for it. Just no more "magical math'' on behalf of the finances of the golf course. I also hope that you put a clear plan in place (and communicate that plan to the residents ) on what the Council will do if this any or all of this goes south -e.g., who controls the decisions, how will decisions will be communicated, what is the "rollback" criteria, etc. Absolute beach chaos and disregard for the rules happened in Orange County. It sure would be embarrassing for Carlsbad to be the reason that the State has to come down hard on San Diego County. So please make sure to communicate the rules clearly and then equally and consistently enforce those rules. Make sure those signs are simple, easy to read, and in large print. No "government speak." Plain, simple English only, please. It's clear that we need to move into a more long term mode, but not at the expense of all the progress we've made in flattening the curve and protecting our residents from this awful disease. Timing will be everything. Please make your decisions based upon science, the data, and a reasonable workload for City employees. Good luck. And again, thank you for your time. Respectfully, Vickey Syage Carlsbad Resident l Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 4:55 PM To: City Clerk . Subject: Fw: Opening beaches and trails From: Deon Arnold Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 11:37 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov>; Matthew Hall <Matt.Hall@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Opening beaches and trails Our beaches and trails are a source of health and well-being to all. We are not Orange County and our residents would abide by any restrictions that might be put in place if these are reopen for walking and hiking. Please consider opening t hem with strong social distancing and any PPE deemed necessary (although t1m not sure masks would be). Closure of parking lots can be maintained and allow restaurants to provide take out/to go orders and ask for volunteers to enforce t he social distancing in the town and beach areas. I would be happy to volunteer to do so. Respectfully, Deon Arnold Carlsbad, CA CA UT/ON: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe_ Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Thursday, April 30, 2020 3:14 PM City Clerk Subject: Fw: Vol.I Have My Support From: Jerry Miller Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 8:59 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Cc: Manager Internet Email <Manager@CarlsbadCA.gov> Subject: You Have My Support Hello to all, I've lived in our fine City for almost 20 years. I just wanted to send my support to you as you have another meeting tomorrow to make decisions that certainly will not please everyone. I will support whatever decision you feel is best for our City and the h~alth of our citizens. Please don't let politics be involved. We all will get th rough thi ! ! Best regards, Jerrv Miller Carlsbad, CA 92009 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on /inks unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Margan Poulos Thursday, April 30, 2020 4:23 PM City Clerk Open our beaches Dear council members, I am writing as a concerned citizen of Carlsbad to ask you to vote yes to open the city and state beaches in Carlsbad. There is no scientific data showing that people are getting Covid outside. Carlsbad is a very conscientious and socially conservative group of individuals and we believe it is our right to be able to visit the beach when we see fit. We will of course take precautions and obviously want to protect our families and not spread this disease but it is time to start opening things back up. People are going crazy inside, mental health is taking a dive. My teenager is very depressed as many of us are. And voting to re-open the beaches is a good faith act to show that you care about the mental health and well being of our families and the constituents that voted you into office. Surfing, paddle boarding, jogging and walking and being able to enjoy the beautiful coastline is why we live in Carlsbad. What other reason is there to live here and pay the amount of money that we do to do that if cannot enjoy our beaches? We ask you to follow the facts and the data from our counties and illness levels and allow us the ability to be free citizens and utilize our parks and recreation areas to help keep immune systems strong and continue doing the things we love for exercise and health. These things are just as important to keep us healthy and illness free as staying home. Even the federal government has said that Covid dies quickly when under UV rays among other environmental factors, and other studies show low risk and high benefit to exercising and spending time with our families outdoors. Please vote to open all state and city Carlsbad beaches. Thank you for you time. Sincerely, Marean Poulos Margan Carlsbad, CA CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Allyson P Davis Thursday, April 30, 2020 3:46 PM City Clerk Please open beaches/trails Please open all beaches and trails in Carlsbad. I am a physician that works at Scripps Encinitas. There is no medical data showing t ransmission from outdoor activities. We pay large property taxes and should be able to enjoy the place where we live. The point of social distancing is to flatten the curve. This has been accomplished, now it's time to move forward with reopening. Mental health and people are suffering. I have small children who need some normalcy right now. Our family regularly walks on the beach path. Thank you for your consideration, Allyson Davis O8/GYN Scripps Encinitas CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content ,s safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: Subject: Dear City Official, Brooke Malfatto Thursday, April 30, 2020 4:19 PM Vote to Open our Public Spaces! Thank you for all the time and effort you have been putting into our community's fight against covid. I appreciate the fact that there have been and will continue to be difficult decisions to make. I also understand that as more data comes in, opinions change, and decisions can as well. Please vote to Open our Public Spaces!! Carlsb;id is full of responsible, educated adults and families. We should be treated that way! We don't want to get sick. We DO want to stay healthy and sane! And in order to do so, we need our public spaces open. I used to hike and run on the trails around my house and at Calavera. The trails were NEVER crowded. Now, the streets have become so. The streets a.re bad on my joints and body. I breathe car fumes while exercising on the streets. I want to enjoy the beauty of the nature of Carlsbad. I want to be healthy physically and mentally. Please let me do so. The beaches have always been one of my emotional and mental safe havens. If life is stressful, I could take a walk to the beach and let the sound of the waves melt the stress away. Please let me have this again. I'm asking not only for exercising to be allowed at the beach. I want to sit on the beach -following social distancing guidelines. We did so in Orange County last week, and families gave each other the space they needed (unlike what the media portrayed). My husband and two sons love to surf. Not only is it their exercise, but it is their joy in life. Surfing should not be criminalized. Data is coming forward that heat, sunlight and humidity kill the virus. Let us have heat, sunlight, and humidity! Outside! ln our Public Spaces! We will show caution. We will protect ourselves and our families. We are smart individuals who are used to taking care of ourselves and will continue to do so. One last question, .. I read that in the council meeting tomorrow, only the city beaches will be addressed, not the state beaches. Under who's authority were the state beaches closed? I was under the impression that the state did not close the state beaches, but that the city of Carlsbad closed the state beaches here. If that is true, and the city decides to open city beaches, will the Carlsbad State Beaches also open? If it's not in the city's jurisdiction to open them, who can open them? Again, thank you for your efforts in helping the people of Carlsbad be hea lthy .... and happy. Brooke Malfatto Shoreline Dr. Carlsbad 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Sandy Comstock Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:23 PM City Clerk Beaches in Carlsbad As a tax paying resident of Carlsbad for over 10 years , I would like to ask our councilwoman , Cori Shumaker, to please open the beaches tomorrow. The data supports re-opening the country gradually. The beaches and parks are one of the safest steps in doing this. And as a medical professional, I know that the best medicine is fresh air and sunshine with little risk of contracting or spreading viruses.People need outlets and their freedoms back. By not doing this, it seems illogical and even punitive. Please give your approval for opening the beaches and parks. Sandv Comstock CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. i Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Chelsey Thursday, April 30, 2020 1 :SO PM City Clerk Beaches First, I want to thank you for your service to Carlsbad. We are so lucky to live in this beautiful city. In order for rules and guidelines to be effective and sustainable, they have to actually make sense. understand that restrictions had to be implemented quickly in the name of public safety and health but perhaps now is the time to take a more thoughtful and nuanced approach to the stay at home orders. Please please please consider reopening our beaches and parks. In no logical world does it make sense to keep the beaches and parks closed when being outside is so beneficial to the human immune system. I have four children ages 8-15 who have not left their neighborhood in almost 6 weeks. That is not good for them. It is also not necessary since its 1000% possible to go to the beach, surf, walk, swim and maintain an appropriate distance from somewhere else ... especially if you keep parking lots closed. I would like to suggest that we keep all parking lots closed (this will naturally mitigate crowds), but open up our beach and recreation areas for those who reside in walking distance. This will allow Carlsbad residents the ability to safely exercise in their own local areas. If the city seems it safe to open city beaches, the state will follow suit to open the state beaches and campground space in our neighborhood that we love so much. Thank you for your consideration. Chelsey Adams CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear City Council Members, Helen D Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:22 PM City Cferk City Council Meeting to Discuss Re-Opening of Beaches, Trails and Parks First, my thanks to you all for diligently working to keep the residents of Carlsbad safe during these challenging times. I support all of your efforts and commend your courage in dealing with the difficult issues at hand. I would like to add my observations about opening trails. I live just off Tamarack Ave, west of the 1-5 and my husband and I have enjoyed daily walks with my dog on the coastal rail trail between Tamarack and the village. When the trail was closed we were disappointed but understood that you probably made the decision that if you closed one ~rail, you had to close them all. What I have observed is that closing this particular trail has forced its users away from the relatively wide, quiet trail onto the narrow busier sidewalks where it's impossible to maintain a 6 foot distance, actually placing us at more risk. Most people don't wear masks, so daily walks are no longer enjoyable. Now that we've had time to assess the implications of all the closures, it may be time to implement a more specific plan related to the city's extensive trails and parks. Again, my appreciation for your hard work and dedication. Sincerely, Helen Dalziel Carlsbad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Manager Internet Email Thursday, April 30, 2020 4:19 PM City Clerk Subject: FW: Beach opening From: Brittany Bohner Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 3:25 PM To: Manager Internet Email <Manager@CarlsbadCA.gov> Subject: Beach opening Hello, I am a resident and home owner in Carlsbad, I have lived here for just over 10 years. Being a nurse for 9 years, I understand the need to protect people from the spread of COVID-19. I would like to offer my professional advice. When you decide to open the beaches (which should be soon} it would be wise to open them all so that we have the space for people to spread out. You saw the issue with south county SD and LA, where too many people flooded the beachs after being kept from it for over a month now. Without the ample space to spread out people are forced to be close to one another. It makes no sense to open only portions of the beach, this only makes matters worse, funneling people to one small area. San Diego has started to open beaches and people from carlsbad are flocking to those beaches, only crowding them more. If we had our own beach back we could all enjoy it at a safe distance. Monitoring social distancing by lifeguards and police just as they are now. Please consider this idea, as it would benifit all. Your time and concern are very much appreciated. Respectfully, Concerned resident CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on /Inks unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Manager Internet Email Thursday, April 30, 2020 4:21 PM City Clerk FW: Meeting regarding Beach, Park , Trails and Lagoon O pening From: James Morden Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:06 PM To: Manager Internet Email <Manager@CarlsbadCA.gov> Subject: Meeting regarding Beach, Park, Trails and Lagoon Opening Hello As you meet this week to again vote about opening our beaches I parks, trails and the Lagoon, I wish to share my observations. This past week with Oceanside opening I went to the beach 3 times. Once to surf, once to walk and once just to drive down the OC strand. On all three occasions there were many other people at the beaches. I didn't see any inappropriate activities. Except for the surfers almost everyone was wearing a face mask and everyone was adhering to the social distancing guidelines. Also as I have gone to stores like Costco and Walmart everyone is being prudent and save. I watched your last meeting via the internet and was frustrated. This week as you vote I encourage you to have trust and faith in us. We will do the right thing and you will be proud of your fellow citizens. PLEASE VOTE TO OPEN THE BEACHES, THE PARKS THE TRAILS AND THE LAGOON. Thanks James Morden Carlsbad, Calavera Hills. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content Is safe. Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Council Internet Email Thursday, April 30, 2020 3:14 PM City Clerk Fw: Open the Beaches From: Chelsey Adams Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:03 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov>; Cori Schumacher <Cori.Schumacher@carlsbadca.gov>; Priya Bhat-Patel <Priya.Bhat-Patel@carlsbadca.gov>; cao_mail@sdcounty.ca.gov <cao_mail@sdcounty.ca.gov>; Keith Blackburn <Keith.Blackburn@carlsbadca.gov>; Manager Internet Email <Manager@CarlsbadCA.gov>; Matthew Hall <Matt.Hall@carlsbadca.gov>; wilma.wooten@sdcounty.ca.gov <wilma.wooten@sdcounty.ca.gov> Subject: Open the Beaches First, I want to thank you for your service to Carlsbad. We are so lucky to live in this beautiful city. In order for rules and guidelines to be effective and sustainable, they have to actually make sense. I understand that restrictions had to be implemented quickly in the name of public safety and health but perhaps now is the time to take a more thoughtful and nuanced approach to the stay at home orders. Please please please consider reopening our beaches, campgrounds and parks for active exercise at the very minimum. In no logical world does it make sense to keep the beaches and parks closed when being outside is so beneficial to the human immune system. I have four children ages 8-15 who have not left their neighborhood in almost 6 weeks. It is not good for them and it's taking a toll on them. It is also not necessary since its 1000% possible to go to the beach, surf, walk, swim and maintain an appropriate distance from somewhere else ... especially if you keep parking lots closed. I would like to suggest that we keep all parking lots closed (this will naturally mitigate crowds), but open up our beach and recreation areas for those who reside in walking distance. This will allow Carlsbad residents the ability to safely exercise in their own local areas. If the city deems it safe to open city beaches, the state will follow suit to open the state beaches and campground space in our neighborhood that we love so much. Thank you for your consideration. Chelsey Adams CA UT/ON: Do not open attachments or click on /Inks unless you recognize the sender and know the con ten is safe, 1 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Thursday, April 30, 2020 3:14 PM City Clerk Subject: Fw: Open the City From: Becky Wilson < Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:23 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Open the City To whom it may concern, I am writing because there is nothing I have experienced in my life more than feeling trapped. I shouldn't feel trapped in my own home, my own town In a country that is the land of the free. To have our beaches closed, parks closed, trails closed and to not be able to see people you love is depressing. The ramifications of that are not good. We currently have a foster baby in our home Who hasn't been able to see her family in almost 7 weeks. Ask me how any of that is fair for her and for her family. Especially when she was just weeks away from going home. I have a husband that can't work, because he works in hospitals and I know he's not the only one. The ramifications from That will not be good either. We might loose our home and we currently are trying to feed 7 people. f am please asking, no I'm begging to open our city back up. I'd be more than happy to wear a mask and social distance, but please open things back up. Enough Is enough! So many people are out of work and will never recover. How is that ok? Sincerely, Becky Wilson Carlsbad Resident Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Tonia Senoo < Thursday, April 30, 2020 11 :19 PM City Clerk May 1 Counsel Meeting All Receive -Agenda Item # _j_ For the Information of the: _ap COUNCIL .,,,,,,,-- Date ..24-cA ~CC_·_ CM _\.Jl;CM _-0-CM (3) _::::- Dear clerk --My email relates to agenda item #1 and I desire to have the email read into the record at the Special City Council meeting . The closure of Carlsbad beaches has gone on too long. The purpose of the stay at home lock down orders was to slow the spread of the Coronavirus and not overwhelm the health care system in California and the US in general. That goal has been accomplished and then some with many hospitals now feeling a revenue pinch because they were asked to shut down elective procedures in order to be ready for an influx of covid patients. We as citizens were cooperative in this effort but this goal is now accomplished and the beach ban needs to stop. Please note that what you do here is being watched by an ocean loving community and if you do not open the beaches back up at once the result of your actions will be felt in the box. Thank you very much, Tonia Senoo Ja'zzercise Instructor Flight Instructor San Diego native. and a mother and wife in a beach-life household. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: FLOYD ISLEY < Friday, May 01 1 2020 8:22 AM City Clerk May 1st Meeting We want our statement read during the City Council Meeting in May 1st. Carlsbad City Council delayed opening beaches, parks, and trails due to the need for "more study" .. You had plenty of time while sheltering in place to "study". Carlsbad needs to align with the rest of San Diego County. OPEN recreation now!! Floyd and Dianna Isley Carlsbad Residents Sent from my iPad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sheila Cobian From: Sent .To: Subject: Dear Carlsbad City Council, Darcie Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:51 PM City Clerk Open beaches during week; close on weekends My email relates to an agenda item #1 and I desire to have the email read into the record at the Special City Council meeting. I was out walking at an Encinitas beach today with my kids and it was not crowded and everyone that I saw was keeping social distancing rules well. Since our stay-at-home orders began about 6 weeks ago, this opportunity to be at the beach has given us the most beneficial day for the mental health of my kids and myself. My husband lost his job because of businesses closing and stay-at-home orders. I work at a hospital in San Diego and my work hours have been cut in half because there has been such a decrease of inpatients (and of course outpatients too). Our hospitals are not even close to being overwhelmed due to COVID19 (nor anything else). We are grateful for our health and care about the health and safety of our community. We urge you to be in favor of a phased opening of beaches and trails. The following will still allow for avoiding overwhelming our hospitals with COVID19 patients, while also allowing for outdoor physical activity that is safer than the current situation of many people all walking along the streets: -Beaches should reopen to local foot traffic. Keep the parking lots closed. Keep the beaches closed on weekends. Weekday local foot traffic and water play is physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy and does not pose a health risk if done 6' apart. I was walking at the beach in Encinitas today and it was actually not crowded and all those we saw were respectfully social distancing; most were much further away than 6 feet. -Please also petition the state to open state beaches as well. -Trails should reopen. Of course all of this to be done with the 61 social distancing rules in place. Respectfully, Darcie and Jeremv Paul Carlsbad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject Jessica Price Friday, May 01, 2020 12:29 AM City Clerk; Cori Schumacher OPEN BEACHES TRAILS AND PARK~ PATHS Dear Ms. Schumacher & Bhat-Patel, First of all I want to thank you for your service to our great city. You both work very hard and are amazing at being available to hear and understand the citizens' concerns. I campaigned with you, voted for you and stood by you as you fought for important issues, sometimes as the only vote. I cheered for the, the underdog. You helped us save the open space at Poinsettia Park to which I am still so grateful for. Now I find myself on the opposing side, unable to understand why you've dug your heels in and taken this stance to keep Carlsbad beaches closed. As a surfer, you surely understand the NEED for the ocean. Currently, ocean lovers must go to other beaches which may cause crowding. I plead with you to open our beaches, trails and parks for the mental and physical health of Carlsbad residents who pay a lot of money to live here in our beach village. I was at Ponto the day before the city closed it and I observed an excellent display of social distancing. I was so proud of people and SO shocked and disappointed when it was taken. Those who are compromised or afraid will not be forced to leave their homes. The numbers will rise as things open up but the goal was to flatten the curve as to not overwhelm the hospitals -unfortunately nothing we do will right now will make COVID die out. I believe enough people will maintain social distancing to keep the curve relatively flat so that business can reopen. As a mother of 5 young children, I believe it is essential to give families an outlet in nature and a place to exercise to keep our bodies and minds healthy to potentially fight this virus should we catch it. I also believe it essential to their futures to get businesses back open as soon as possible so they don't pay for the dramatic ·losses of 2020. Thank you for your time, I hope you will vote in favor of opening up beaches, trails and parks and work with Governor Newsome to get people back to, work. Thank you, Jessica Price South Carlsbad My email relates to an agenda item #1 and I desire to have the email read into the record at the Special City Council meeting. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Carlsbad Council Members, Please read my letter aloud. Ken Alexander Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:12 PM City Clerk Open Carlsbad Beaches Many of us long time Carlsbad residents are very concerned with the lack of a common sense and reasonable approach to dealing with Covid-19. At first we did not have much information on the virus so it made sense to isolate, but now that we have done so for a month, it is time to start opening up. We now know much more but the very low risk to those under 60 years old and it is time to act on the information. I am 61 and we know the risks and precautions to take without the babysitting of police tickets and wrong-headed ordinances. There is no chance that anyone is going to get the virus when walking, running, swimming, surfihg or biking, even without wearing masks. To keep closed our Parks, Trails and Beaches to such activities is over reach, over bearing and long over due to be opened. We have been beyond Phase 11 2 and 3 levels for two weeks now and it is time to allow businesses to open with reasonable precautions. It is not as if we, as adults, are not aware of how to protect ourselves and as the Swedish model is proving, those at risk need to isolate themselves while others begin the process of reopening. We only ask you to be wise and sensible, two qualities that appear to be lacking in some of our leaders across the Country. My hope is that many of them will be replaced soon with wiser people who will do the job of the people, for the people. In Carlsbad we are ready to open up, especially our beaches and parks, and any council person who cannot support this needs to be recalled or voted out at the next election. We are tired of watching fear overwhelm common sense and tired of being treated like children by the governor and our elected officials. Sincerely, Ken Alexander CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Council Members, Auntie Rush Friday, May 01, 2020 12:00 AM City Clerk 5/01/20 Special Council Meeting I am writing to ask that Carlsbad State Beach please allow access for social distance activities such as running, walking, surfing, swimming and paddle boarding. During times of staying safe-by sheltering in place, it is also just as important to provide a mental health outlet such as the aforementioned. My email relates to agenda item #1 and I desire to have the email read into the record at the Special Council meeting. Thank you kindly for your consideration, Jennifer Argenti CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: To be read at Council meeting: Jodi Good Friday, May 01, 2020 5:03 AM City Clerk Beach opening Greetings to Mayor and Council Please wait until the state opens the Carlsbad beaches, parking lots and parking is allowed on the Coast Highway before opening our small stretch of beach. Great beach, no parking. Those of us w ho live within walking distance to the beach will be severely impacted. We have no way to control those from other areas who visit Carlsbad. Residents in the immediate area should be taken under consideration. We have the right to peaceful existence. Though we welcome our visitors, not everyone wants to follow the new set of social rules. How is the state of California going to enforce beach closure in Carlsbad? Will our staff have to stop trespassers from crossing over to state controlled beaches? Jodi Good Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. l Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Liam Ferguson Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:16 PM City Clerk Comment for May 1st Special Meeting Dear Honorable Mayor Hall and the Carlsbad City Council, I would like to comment on Agenda Item #1 on the May 1st Special Meeting. I desire to have my email read into the record. I have many friends in our Ponto area neighborhood that are healthcare professionals working on test kits, scientists, workers at the local Ralph's grocery store and are 1st responders that use beach walks as their only source of sanity right now. They are working on Covid19 mitigation efforts around the clock and are not allowed to walk across the street to get some fresh air, swim or surf (6 feet apart) for a few minutes to reduce the stress. While there is ZERO credible data to support beach closures. Mayor Matt Hall and Council Member Keith Blackburn, I appreciate your compassion and leadership for our Carlsbad Community by listening to the public comments at the last Special Meeting held last Saturday, April 25th and putting forward a responsible motion to open our beaches in conjunction with state beaches. Unfortunately, thanks to Council Members Cori Schumacher and Priya Bhat-Patel who voted NO, our beaches remain closed indefinitely. This despite the Mayor, the City Manager, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief and the County of San Diego Public Health all saying they are ready to open up the beaches last Monday. Carlsbad resident's comments at the last Special Meeting were 34-7 in favor of opening the beaches. I believe it's time for Council Members Schumacher and Bhat-Patel to have confidence in our city staff, listen to their constituency and open back up our most prized open space along the Carlsbad coast where the community can responsibly social distance. As someone who rallied my neighborhood to vote for Mayor Schumacher and Council Member Bhat-Patel in 2018, I feel betrayed by their lack of sympathy and understanding for the mental well being of our city and not looking after our best interests. Please vote to open up our beaches today. Thank you, Liam Ferguson CAUTION: Do not open attachments or c/ic/( on links unless you recognjze the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Bryan Thunstrom < Friday, May 01 , 2020 1 :54 AM City Clerk; Manager Internet Email; Council Internet Email jim.desmond@sdcounty.ca.gov; Keith Blackburn; Matthew Hall; cori.shumacher@carlsbadca.gov; Priya Bhat-Patel Letter attached to be read into record at May 1, 2020 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Letter to City of Carlsbad City Council re Beaches and Business.pdf Please read the attached letter into record. Is the pdf attachment acceptable? Let me know if you have difficulty opening and need me to simply copy the text into this email. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sincerely, Bryan Thunstrom Carlsbad, CA 92008 1 ***PLEASE READ INTO THE RECORD*** April 30, 2020 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR . CARLSBAD. CA 92008 Re: Beaches and Small Business Dear Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tern Keith Blackburn, Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel and Council Member Cori Schumacher: In as much as Carlsbad residents and business owners are responsible. law abiding citizens, I respectfully request that the City of Carlsbad vote unanimously to: 1) Reopen city beaches, parks, lagoons and trails immediately as San Diego County and surrounding cities now permit. Additionally, as of today the County further eased restrictions with regard to boating, golf and parks. (County Eases Park Restrictions, Allows Golf and Boating]. Please follow suit! 2) Coauthor a strong proposal to California State Parks to reopen state beaches within the City of Carlsbad. You have worked closely together for decades and council's united voice would carry great weight. It also appears that San Diego Regional Aquatic Lifesaving Emergency Response Taskforce (SOR ALERT) protocol presented to Carlsbad last week as Exhibit 1 is extremely comprehensive and was "unanimously voted to recommend and implement" by not only the City of Carlsbad but California State Parks. The plan wh[ch is well underway in the county states "The protocol is consistent with, and does not supersede. the Public Health Orders mandated by the State of California (State) and County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency." According to this document, a request from the city manager may be all that is required! 3) Allow all small businesses their right to operate as essential businesses while following social distancing guidelines! Jobs and the income provided by small businesses are the lifeblood of our community and county. There is no more risk buying patio furniture in the village than from Lowe's or clothing from The Shoppes at Carlsbad than Target and \/Valmart! Additionally, according to an ongoing survey being conducted by Supervisor Jim Desmond, business owners appear more than willing to take reasonable precautions. Now that county SDHHSA data by zip code is available we can see that COVID-19 cases are extremely small-54 total cases in our city or 40.8 cases per 100.000 residents to date. In fact, regional medical centers, doctors and staff are now at risk of loosing their jobs and closing their doors. While we must still be vigilant. many would argue there is more irreparable damage occurring as a result of the city abiding by the lockdown than from COVI0-19. The curve has been flattened. The County has met four of the five federal criteria. Esteemed Council Members. I implore you to give all business owners the green light! Trust the citizens you represent. Respectfully submitted. BRYANS. THUNSTROM Sheila Cobian From: Sent: Jim Hoffman Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:33 PM To: City Clerk Subject: May 1 council meeting Dear clerk --My email relates to an agenda item #1 and I desire to have the email read into the record at the Special City Council meeting. The closure of Carlsbad beaches has gone on too long. The purpose of the stay at home lock down orders was to flatten the curve and not overwhelm the health care system in California and the US in general. That goal has been accomplished and then some with many hospitals now feeling a revenue pinch because they were asked to shut down elective procedure to be ready for an influx of covid patient. We as citizens were cooperative in this effort but this goal is now accomplished ~nd the beach ban needs to stop. Please note that what you do here is being watched by and ocean loving community and if you do not open the beaches back up at once the result of your actions will be felt in the box. Thank you very much Jim J{ojfman Latin America Regional Sales Manager Minuteman International PowerBOS9' MUiti-Ciean 1 IW.Q..tA'&C~i SoJuc,ones de limp,eza para cada aphcacion. Sweepmaster y Scrubmaster i .llaka Clean E1ft$d www.hako.es The information contalned fn this transmission is privileged and/or confidential information intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication fs strictly prohibited. If you are not the Intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Hello City Council, beth piper Friday, May 01, 2020 8:30 AM City Clerk Please open tennis courts Tennis_guidelines_COVI D 19_UST A.pdf Please consider opening tennis courts and other recreational courts throughout the city. This could be a great opportunity for residents to relieve stress and get exercise. Regarding tennis, USTA (United States Tennis Association) has set forth guidelines for playing in these COVID19 times. I have attached a copy of these guidelines. These rules could be posted at each court for participants to follow. Thank you for your consideration. Beth Pioer -Carlsbad Resident Carlsbad CA 92010 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content Is safe. NATIONAL Playing Tennis Safely: Player Tips and Recommendations April 22, 2020 The USTA recognizes that the coronavirus has been affecting different parts of the country in different ways and with different timing. We therefore believe it will be possible for people to return to playing tennis safely in some cities and states sooner than in others. The Federal Government issued guidelines on April 16 for "Opening Up America Again" at WhiteHouse.gov/OpeningAmerica . By following these guidelines as well as those of local governments and health agencies, facilities and players will be able to make informed decisions as to when play can recommence. If you live in a community where stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders have been lifted or modified, and if your locality meets the standards in the Federal Guidelines, then tennis, if played properly, can be a great opportunity for you to relieve stress, socialize with others and provide much-needed exercise. Of primary importance is taking every precaution tb help keep all participants safe. Because tennis does not require any direct person-to-person contact, players can enjoy the many physical and mental benefits that tennis offers so long as you practice social distancing by keeping six feet apart from other players to ensure you are in a safe exercise environment and follow other safety recommendations included here. Although there is no specific evidence that tennis balls can spread COVID-19, we know that contamination by respiratory droplets from an infected person can potentially survive on hard surfaces up to three days. If you choose to play tennis, be sure to practice these safety tips and recommendations. BEFORE YOU PLAY • Make sure that your state and region allow tennis play, satisfy the Federal Government's gating criteria (as outlined in the "Opening Up America Again" guidelines) and have entered Phase One of the Phased Comeback. • States and regions with no evidence of a rebound and that satisfy the gating criteria a second time may proceed to Phase Two of the Phased Comeback, in which all individuals, when in public recreation areas, should maximize physical distance from others. • Be aware that although restrictions are eased when your state and region move from Phase One to Phase Two or Phase Three of the Phased Comeback., safety precautions must remain in place until there is a universal vaccine or effective treatment for the coronavirus. • The USTA Medical Advisory Group highly recommends competitive players ease their way back into play prior to competition. Given the layoff from competing, players will be more susceptible to under-training, over-use and other injuries. The USTA strongly recommenps at least three weeks of on court and off court conditioning before competition begins. • Arrange to play only with family members or others who live in your household or with individuals who are considered to be low risk. • Do not play if any of you: o Are exhibiting any symptoms of the coronavirus: mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing, or other symptoms identified by the CDC. o Have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days. o Are a vulnerable individual and your state and region is in Phase One or Phase Two. A vulnerable individual is an elderly individual and/or an individual with serious underlying health conditions, including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma and those whose immune system is compromised such as by chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions requiring such therapy. (For states and regions in Phase Three, a vulnerable individual can resume public interactions, including playing tennis, but should practice physical distancing.) PREPARING TO PLAY • Protect against infections: o Wash your hands with a disinfectant soap and water (for 20 seconds or longer), or use a hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available, before going to the court o Clean and wipe down your equipment, including racquets and water bottles. Do not share racquets or any other equipment such as wristbands, grips, hats and towels. 0 Bring a full water bottle to avoid touching a tap or water fountain handle. 0 Use new balls and a new grip, if possible. o Consider taking extra precautions such as wearing gloves. o If you need to sneeze or cough, do so into a tissue or upper sleeve. o Arrive as close as possible to when you need to be there. o Avoid touching court gates, fences, benches, etc. if you can. WHEN PLAYING • Try to stay at least six feet apart from other players. Do not make physical contact with them (such as shaking hands or a high five). • You should consider not playing doubles, which could lead to incidental contact and unwanted proximity. If you do play doubles, avoid all incidental contact, NO Bryan Brothers Chest Bumps and NO whispering to each other from a close distance to strategize. • Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet or other equipment. Wash your hands promptly if you have touched your eyes, nose or mouth. • Avoid sharing food, drinks or towels. • Use your racquet/foot to pick up balls and hit them to your opponent. Avoid using your hands to pick up the balls. • Stay on your side of court. Avoid changing ends of the court. • Remain apart from other players when taking a break. • If a ball from another court comes to you, send it back with a kick or with your racquet. AFTER PLAYING • Leave the court as soon as reasonably possible. • Wash your hands thoroughly or use a hand sanitizer after coming off the court. • Do not use the locker room or changing area. Shower at home. • No extra-curricular or social activity should take place. No congregation after playing. • All players should leave the facility immediately after play. USE FOUR BALLS OR SIX BALLS Although unlikely, it's possible that a tennis ball can transmit the COVID-19 virus, as virtually any hard surface can transmit the disease. So here is an extra precaution you can take to keep safe when playing tennis: • Open two cans of tennis balls that do not share the same number on the ball. • Take one set of numbered balls, and have your playing partner take a set of balls from the other can. • Proceed with play, making sure to pick up your set of numbered balls only. Should a ba ll with the other number wind up on your side of the court, do not touch the ball with your hands. Use your racquet head or feet to advance the ball to the other side of the court. Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Erin Packard Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:59 PM Council Internet Email; Manager Internet Email; City Clerk please OPEN the beach Dear Carlsbad City Council Members and City Staff, I have become aware of Carlsbad City Council's meeting on Friday, May 1st to vote again on opening the city managed stretches of beach. I urge you to please vote to OPEN the beaches. I am an RN and have been made aware of research that supports this motion. I understand why everything was closed in March--none of us knew enough about COVID19 to be able to predict what it might do to society. But we are now finishing 7 weeks of lockdown and have research we can use to make better, more informed decisions. The research is showing that a far greater number of people have COVID19 antibodies than previously thought which means that the mortality rate to this virus is much less than we predicted. We need to stop living in fear and allowing fear to dictate our decisions. We have information now that can help us to make more confident decisions. I do not think it should be a free-for-all at the beach. It may be helpful to keep parking lots closed to keep out crowds. We can still make strong suggestions for social distancing and (the now) mandated masks. But please open the beaches. We can now feel much more confident that the mortality rate of COVID19 is quite low and we know the beach is a source of peace and happiness for so many. Please give back those rights that should already be ours. Also, I understand the City of Carlsbad petitioned the state to close the rest of Carlsbad beaches that are run by the state. If you petitioned to close them, please petition to open them. Again, there is plenty of evidence to support their opening. Thank you, Erin Packard CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the contenl is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear City Council, Shannon Ros~nhan Thursday, April 30, 2020 8:49 PM City Clerk Please open up public spaces We have been residents of Carlsbad for 3 years and moved here to have an outdoor lifestyle. My husband owns a business that brings millions of dollars in tax revenue to the state and employees 650 people across the state. Like many people across our state and country, we understand the severity of this pandemic and have done our part over the past 6 weeks to socially distance and stay in our homes. Now we are seeing the curve flatten, the health care system is not overwhelmed locally (and for the most part nationally), and treatment options are seeing positive results. We, along with other Carlsbad residents, have done our part to flatten the curve. My family spends hours outdoors each day between surfing, hiking, skateboarding and playing at parks. We have already seen negative things happen with our health. Just yesterday I went to the doctor for numbness in my face, hands and arms. I thought for sure i was having MS symptoms. Turns out I am having panic attacks and my sympathetic nervous system is on overdrive. The doctor attributed it to stress from homeschooling my 3 boys, the unknown of the future, and not being able to enjoy personal freedoms like walking the 12 foot wide trails in our Robertson Ranch neighborhood. My first grader has become so defiant he refuses to do school work and is having multiple meltdowns a day from his extreme change in routine. Six weeks in, our small family of five are seeing long lasting negative impacts to our mental health. We are responsible citizens that own a home and a large multi million dollar business. If we have the capabilities to do this, we surely have the capabilities to social distance on a beach, trail, or at a park. We also have full confidence our friends and Carlsbad neighbors can and will do the same. We ask that you support and represent the people you took an oath to represent. We want and need the public spaces open and our personal freedoms back. Thank you for listening, Cameron and Shannon Rosenhan Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Shakha Gillin, MD Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:30 PM City Clerk Reopening beaches in support > I am writing in support of reopening Carlsbad beach. > > I am a practicing physician. I have been caring for patients throughout this crisis. > > My support to reopen the beaches > 1. Covid19 has 95-99% mortality in those with chronic disease. Opening the beaches allows safe physical activity to promote health and combat Covid19. > 2. Our medical system is prepared, if needed. > 3. Mental well-being is compromised. Reopening nature will promote mental and emotional well being for the community. > 4. The beaches are safer t han walking on the street. Currently individuals are walking on the street, too close to cars. > 5. Surfing and swimming are solo activities that promote health. > 6. Carlsbad can ask that individuals maintain all safety measures, as other San Diego cities have done. > > I highly recommend that the beaches be reopened for the physical and mental health of the city. > > Thank you, > Shakha Gillin, MD CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Rada Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:21 PM City Clerk Tennis Please, consider opening tennis courts in Carlsbad! Thank you Carlsbad resident, Sent from my iPad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From~ Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Thorton Timms Thursday, Aprll 30, 2020 10:05 PM Matthew Hall; Keith Blackburn; Priya Bhat-Patel; Cori Schumacher City Clerk Apr 25 Council Meeting Response Hello Carlsbad Council Members, I watched the April 25 City Council meeting with much interest. Thank you for all your efforts. I wanted to reply to one comment about how the council is using science to for its response instead of pandering to fear. I keep hearing how our government is using science based solutions. What science is t his? Science isn't some kind of deity that will tell you what to do. Please stop using science as an excuse for you actions. Can we all agree, that at best, we're making educated guesses. We don't even know how many people have or have had the virus. Using the rolling percentage is not a statistica lly significant. It is a very poor indicator in any r:nathematical sense (or scientific sense; if you prefer that word). Also, what science is being used for looking at the economic and social impact of what is going on? Never has our community or nation spent so much money. Never in any of our lives have we had so many unemployed. Is that what science said we should do? Mr. Blackburn made a comment about masks that is telling. He mentioned that if wearing masks makes people feel better than he was fine requiring them (paraphrasing). I can understand that (not agree with it), but please admit that some of what is being required of our citizens is just for appeasing other's fears. So, please do use science, but admit that we don't really know what is going on. And please stoping taking away freedoms based on guesswork. Sincerely, Thorton Timms P.S. Mrs. Engleson is doing an amazon job reading all of the comments. I am in awe of her, CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Natalie Shapiro < Thursday, April 30, 2020 8:52 PM City Clerk Comments for May 1 Council meeting City of Carlsbad comment letter for MAy 1 2020.d'ocx Please see attached comment letter regarding opening up parks, beaches, and trails. thx Natalie Natalie Shapiro Buena Vista Audubon Society Executive Director https://bvaudubon.org/ Our mission: Conservation through Education, Advocacy, Land Management. and Monitoring CAUTION: Do nol open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Buena Vista Audubon Society PO Box 480, Oceanside, CA 92049 www .bvaudubon.org Dear Council and Mayor Hall. April 30, 2020 Buena Vista Audubon Society is concerned about the proposed opening of parks, trails, and beaches on May 1. We have recommendations for helping to ensure that, if these areas are opened, measures are in place to protect visitors and resources. • Currently, too few rangers are available to enforce illegal use of open space areas such as Calavera Preserve and Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve. Limited recreational areas in North County will put more pressure on areas that are open. With increased use of these areas,more rangers are needed for enforcement. • Increased use presents safety hazards, since social distancing isn't always possible, and also impacts natural resources. We recommend hiring extra rangers and applying for reimbursement funding, since this supplemental staffing is essential for safety related to COVID-19. • Another suggestion for helping with safety is mandating that popular trails with loop opportunities be restricted to one-way travel. • Also, many areas have a huge need for habitat and trail repair due to high use/illegal use. Because of COVID-19, more resource damage is very likely due to higher use of the areas (i.e., more people recreating). We again suggest that you add the funding required for this effort to the budget for COVID-19 needs Sincerely, Natalie Shapiro, Executive Director, Buena Vista Audubon Society Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To:, Subject: Sandra Ferguson Thursday, April 30, 2020 8:03 PM City Clerk Friday may 1 meeting letter To the city council, first and foremost thank you for your service. It is greatly appreciated. To the point. We now have a second chance to re open our beaches. Your constituents have spoken and it is clear the majority are in favor of a responsible, socially distanced use of our beaches. Carlsbad is a community of intelligent, educated people who do not base this decision on emotion. I will not extrapolate the data, compare us to models that were wrong or tell you how much we need the beach. I think you know that we know the truth of the numbers. A true democracy is one where the people are trusted by the government and the people trust their government to do the right thing. Please put the trust back in your community. We voted for all of you because of this trust. Now it's your turn to believe that Carlsbad will do What is needed and right when the beaches are open. Sincerely, Sandra Ferguson, 23 year resident. Please excuse mistakes made while typing From Gmail Mobile(!) CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content 1s safe 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Manager Internet Email Friday, May 01, 2020 8:35 AM City Clerk Subject: FW: Immunity Here -Livelihood -Time to Open Up Carlsbad! Hello -Please see email correspondence below, related to report #1 for the 5/1 special city council meeting. Take care, (_ City of Carlsbad Shelby Nelson Executive Assistant City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 www. ca rlsbadca .gov 760-434-2959 I Shelby.Nelson@carlsbadca.gov Facebook I Twitter I You Tube I Flickr I Pinterest I Enews From: Campbell Family Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 8:29 AM To: Manager Internet Email <Manager@CarlsbadCA.gov> Cc: Matthew Hall <Matt.Hall@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Immunity Here -Livelihood -Time to Open Up Carlsbad! Dear City Manager Chadwick, Now we know that the Covid-19 virus was here in California as early as January and more likely before the holiday season. Of course the number of cases are increasing because we are testing more, but that says nothing about how many cases we actually had on March P t, nor does it say how many of us are already immune. Thankfully, San Diego County now has the hecessary care ahd hospital beds in place to treat those who need it most. We know much more, and we know we can naturally heal from this virus, too. We were never going to model after New York, and it is time to stop making decisions based on old information. Health and wellness comes in many forms. We want to protect as many as we can, but we do not want to cause harm to others in the process. It is time to address and prevent secondary effects of this virus and bring the Life of livelihood back to Carlsbad which is creative, constructive, and life enhancing. Never have we quarantined the healthy before, and it is time to give Carlsbad citizens the ability to choose for themselves what is best. We can open everything here in Carlsbad with care and consideration. 1 As a citizen of Carlsbad for 23 years, I was quite stunned when you closed our beaches, trails, and parks. It's essential for wellbeing that our citizens have the option of doing the things they love in the great outdoors to maintain strong immunity and good health. Have you compared Orange County's stats to San Diego County stats with similar size populations of approximately 3.1 million and 3.4 million, respectively? I understand our international airport and ports have brought in and partially explain some of the higher, although still very low, stats in our County. Orange County maintained very low stats even with beaches open (without any need for masks) these past six weeks. Upon looking at those stats one could easily conclude that there really is no need for Newport Beach to be closed, even, this weekend. Sadly this virus has touched many lives in California, but there are many more that have been unnecessarily harmed by the consequence of an unreasonably long shut-down here in California. Let Carlsbad sh_ine a light on Livelihood! Thank you for your service durrng this stressful, serious, and challenging time. Best in Health and Wellness, Kathryn Campbell Author of Pldnting Thoughts with Wisdom, Whimsy & Wonder CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content ;s safe. 2 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Council Internet Email Friday, May 01, 2020 8:34 AM City Clerk Subject: FW: Open Carlsbad From: Kim Hatt McEvoy < Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:46 PM Subject: Open Carlsbad Councilwoman I am disappointed in the discord our community has reached. While I have been out of the working arena for many years. My degree and background are in social work. With basic rights taken away with extended quarantines and And also our space limited and confined. We are a Petri dish waiting to explode with mental health problems. Many in Carlsbad already are facing unemployment or their business ruined seeing losses or closed. I believe the collateral damage caused by the quarantine and closing all our open spaces is very detrimental to mental health. I have talked with friends in the counties social work programs. And issues are on the rise. Sukide. Abuse and addiction are on the rise all round us. We have not released numbers so I ca nnot give you facts. But problems are there and rising. Many Carlsbad kids are going hungry. When you look at Carlsbad we are not like Wuhan. Italy or New York. We lack the density and public transportation that is attributed to most of the cases. We are merely trading covid deaths for deaths from abuse, neglect and poor mental health. i believe Covid is real and dangerous. I know we need to fight it and maintain sanitary and safe conditions. But the facts and science out there does not support HOW we are doing this. Our city does not need to shelter in place and stay inside. We need to open up our economy and all our shares open spaces. We need to step back from the tunnel vision of covid. We need to start seeing the damage being done. Our hospitals are half full and loosing money. We are not at risk of being over run by the virus. We are at risk of people loosing their minds and being pushed over the edge of sanity. You cannot continue to control Carlsbad like it's New York or Italy. Our situation and numbers are vastly different. Look at our death rate. The flu, The common flu is deadlier so far. When the statistics come out of how many children died at their caregiver or parents hands during this I hope you can look at those with a clean conscious, Knowing you did everything you could to keep them safe from HARM; not just protected from a virus. I can guarantee those kids would rather have been sick with a virus t han die at the hands of stressed out adults. I believe in the sanctity of all life. Which makes it hard for me to ignore all the different experiences people have going on, I wish my city leaders had the same wide lens as me. And could make Carlsbad truly a safe place for all. A place of economic security. Physical and mental security. For those that need or want to quarantine. I applaud them and 'Support them. I will shop for them. Run errands for them. I have many friends that due to severe health conditions self quarantine for months every year. They do not expect me to Stay home. I am decently educated in the medical field and thru this experience we all now know a little bit of epidemiology. We have to do our best knowing we are 1 possibly carriers for two weeks. We have to continue to work together and do our best. Our best is not denying the entire city walks, Work, Sar,ity, church, hobbies, beach And health. That councilwoman is not our best. Make decisions wfth ALL of us in mind. The jobless, the abused, the suffering, the on edge, the spoifed, the safe, the content; Not just the fearful of covid. Not just the at risk population for covid. The rest of us matter too. Kim McEvoy Olde Town Below is taken from a friends email and I second her thoughts. Please vote to Open our Public Spaces!! Carlsbad is full of responsible, educated adults and families. We should be treated that way! We don't want to get sick. We DO want to stay healthy and sane! And in order to do so, we need our public spaces open. I used to hil<e and run on the trails around my house and at Calavera. The trails were NEVER crowded. Now, the streets have become so. The streets are bad on my joints and body. I breathe car fumes while exercising on the streets. I want to enjoy the beauty of the nature of Carlsbad. I want to be healthy physically and mentally. Please let me do so. The beaches have always been one of my emotional and mental safe havens. If life is stressful, I could take a walk to the beach and let the sound of the waves melt the stress away. Please let me have this again. I'm asking not only for exercising to be allowed at t he beach. I want to sit on the beach -following social distancing guidelines. We did so in Orange County last week, and families gave each other the space they needed (unlike what the media portrayed). https://www .bbc.com/news/ uk-52433520 ?at custom3=BBC+News&at custom4=C88 DD9B6-8868-11 EA-8258- 3916933C408C&at carnpaign=64&at custom1=%5Bpost+type%5D&at custom2=facebook page&at rnediurn=custom7 &fbclid=lwAR0xkwO84iV NelvBl3 3-yg2aOASYL110f 7K3kn0JtVL8hGEuaSd78 3s https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/28/847251985/child-sexual-abuse-reports-are-on-the- rise-amid-1ockdown-orders htt ps: // nypost .corn /2 02 0 /04/27 /ive-wo rked-t he-co ro nav i rus-fro nt-1 i ne-a nd-i-sa y-its-t i me-to-start -opening-up/ https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/northshore/doctor-warns-coronavirus-resources/289-981af059-c1b0-4983- 998d-73d6bbe5441e CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content ;s safe. 2 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Friday, May 01 , 2020 8:33 AM City Clerk Subject: FW: Phased Beach Opening:for our health From: Darcie < Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 6:19 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Phased Beach Opening:for our health Dear City Council, Our family treasures our health and care about the health and safety of our community. But the strictness of fully closed beaches/trails doesn't make sense when considering the data and our current circumstances. The reality of the situation is that San Diego county hospitals are not even close to being overwhelmed due to COVID19 (nor anything else), I work at a hospital in San Diego and my work hours have been cut in half because there has been such a decrease of inpatients (and of course outpatients too). Some minor lift of restrictions could continue to allow for hospitals to provide needed care while also being major boosts to mental health of citizens in Carlsbad. We urge you to be in favor of a phased opening of beaches and trails. The following will still allow for avoiding overwhelming our hospitals with COVID19 patients: -Beaches should reopen to local foot traffic. Keep the parking lots closed. Keep the beaches closed on weekends. Weekday local foot traffic and water play is physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy and does not pose a health risk if done 6' apart. I was walking at the beach in Encinitas today and it was actually not crowded and all those we saw were respectfully social distancing; most were much further away than 6'. -Also please petition the state to do similar with state beaches. -Trails should reopen. Of course all of this to be done with the 6' social distancing rules in place. Respectfully, Darcie and Jeremy Paul CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recogmze the sender and /mow the content Is sqfe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Friday, May 01, 2020 8:33 AM City Clerk Subject: FW: Why aren't you opening the beaches and lagoon trail's? -----Original Message----- From: Help Sent: Friday, May l , 2020 8:13 AM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: FW: Why aren't you opening the beaches and lagoon trails? -----Original Message----- From: bbeisele Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 7:44 PM To: Help <Help@CarlsbadCA.gov> Subject: Why aren't you opening the beaches and lagoon trails? Your actions are ridiculous and make no sense. Sent from my iPad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:16 PM City Clerk Lagoon kayaking Please add as written correspondence to agenda for the upcoming Carlsbad City Council meeting. Carlsbad City Council, I am writing to request that the City Council open our lagoon for kayaking and paddle boarding. Based on the San Diego County Public Health Department's review and recommendations, SD Bay was opened up ·Iast week for kayaking and paddling, and even swimming (and starting May 1 the bay will also be open to boating for groups from the same household, although I am not necessarily requesting boating in the lagoon now for Carlsbad). Given the SD Public Health Department decision on this I believe this should substantiate opening up the lagoon- perhaps, if you feel compelled, with the caveat that people kayak or paddle 6 feet away from each other and/or wear a mask-but neither of these have been requ1red for SD Bay. Than you for considering this and I hope the Council will make the same decision for our lagoon. Niel Nathason Carlsbad 92009 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: To Whom it May Concern, Elizabeth Jacinto Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:19 PM City Clerk Let's Recover from COVID-19 As a 15-year citizen of Carlsbad, I love our city! I fear for its residents and the affect that COVID-19 has had on our city, as well as our state and Nation. The best stimulus package is to motivate people to work. For example, the New Deal under President Roosevelt was always about providing JOBS and programs with enough funding in them to allow people to WORK for their money. While unemployment is only a temporary solution, I am hearing of many employees who refuse to return to work because they receive more money staying unemployed than they do employed. This is counterproductive and creates a huge burden on the hard-working citizens of our city and country. Opening up the economy, opening beaches and trails, and allowing restaurants and businesses to operate the way they see fit, and within our constitutional rights, is the best stimulus package. Let's take back our decision making power as a city and local government! Please consider the will of YOUR constituents and vote to phase open our economy. The longer we prolong this, the more damage to our families we will sustain. Sincerely, Elizabeth Jacinto CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Arie Spangler < Friday, May 01, 2020 8:37 AM City Clerk May 1, 2020 Council Meeting -Agenda It-em #1 Comment Dear Hon. Mayor Hall and Councilmembers: I have lived in Carlsbad for 13 years and have typically been impressed by the city's ability to be innovative and ahead of the curve. However, over the past few weeks, I have grown increasingly disappointed and frustrated observing the current city council's inability to reach a consensus to address the needs of the people of Carlsbad. Trails, parks and beaches have been off limits for more than a month. The city never cited any scientific evidence to support these draconian measures. The great majority of your constituents have been following ever changing health department and CDC guidelines, while our local businesses remain closed, people's livelihoods disappear and children learn remotely, without any social interaction. We have flattened the curve. We have also flattened our collective well being -mentally and physically. This is an extremely stressful time for everyone. We have been cooped up in our homes for long enough. Staying inside every day for 45+ days is not normal or healthy. Today you have the opportunity to bring back some semblance of normalcy that will also promote the health and well- being of your residents. Please open the parks, trails and beaches. We all need a place to recreate outdoors. We have spent enough time watching Netflix, standing in line at Costco, and walking t he same route on our neighborhood sidewalks. Thank you, Arie Spangler 92009 Resident Arie L. Spangler THE SPANGLER FIRM This message and any attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information, and is intended only for the individual or entity identified above as the addressee. If you are not the addressee, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, you· are not authorized to read, copy, or distribute this message and any attachments, and we ask that you please delete this message and attachments (including all copies) and notify the sender. Delivery of this message and any attachments to any person other than the intended recipient(s) is not intended in any way to waive confidentiality or a privilege. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on finl<s unfess you recognize the sender and !<now the content 1s sate. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Good Morning, julie@ttinet.com Capps Friday, May 01 , 2020 7:30 AM City Clerk My email relates to an agenda item for today's meeting. 5/1/2020 I would like to request that the fine City of Ca rlsbad open the Carlsbad Beaches to water activity and exercise along the beach. This would be kind of a soft opening that would not have to be policed by the officials as much. Thank you so much for all you do for our City, Julie Capps CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: Carlsbad City Council, Lindsey Rutter < Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:50 PM Council Internet Email; City Clerk Please Lift restrictions on parks, trails, beaches and golf courses immediately I watched last week's emergency city council meeting and was extremely disappointed to see several members refuse to lift restrictions in Carlsbad. Please vote to ease restrictions on outdoor activities that allow for social distancing immediately. My family and I are law abiding citizens and have been working hard to follow the stay-at-home order. We wear masks when we leave our home. We social distance. We try to support local small businesses. It has been extremely difficult for my 3 teenagers and myself to be confined to our home for nearly 7 weeks now. When we go outside to exercise, there is nowhere we can go apart from the street surrounding our home. We pay a premium for the outdoor lifestyle Carlsbad offers, and I do not believe it is reasonable to withhold nearly all outdoor activity from us any longer. We cannot even sit in our car on the PCH to view a beach sunset any longer, as all street parking is blocked. In my experience, Carlsbad residents are generally respectful, law-abiding citizens. We have done the work to flatten the curve. This was ever intended to be an indefinite lockdown. Please lift restrictions and trust our excellent law enforcement and life guards to enforce the social distancing guidelines. I am confident that you will find that the majority will happily comply. Please do not punish the entire population of Carlsbad for the mistakes of a few. Sincerely, Lindsey Rutter CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear City Clerk Diane Nygaard <dnygaard3@gmail.com> Friday, May 1, 2020 9:36 AM City Clerk May 1-Public comment item # 1 Please read these comments at the meeting. Thank you Diane Nygaard Honorable Mayor and Council All Receive -Agenda Item# j_ For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIi,, / Date £2.b_ CA /CC ~ CM / ACM i..---'15CM (3r.::__ --- Thank you for delaying the decision to re-open parks,trails and beaches to allow time to carefully consider how this can be done safely. Our concern is about the over 51 miles of trails through sensitive habitat. Most of those trails are too narrow to provide 6' of social distancing. This is nesting season when going off trail would be most impactful to wildlife. Rattlesnakes and steep slopes make it hazardous for people too. This leaves trail users with the choice to risk their health by staying on the trail-or to risk it by going off trail and also damaging the habitat. The staff report indicates some increase in Police Department monitoring. However we note there are only 2 full time Rangers and they are being asked to cover 40 hrs/week overtime -to patrol all parks, beaches and over 51 miles of nature trails. Furthermore the detailed description of police staff activity indicates enforcement is only for parking-not even mentioning enforcement/citations for lack of face masks or violating social distancing,( see p 24 and others) Nor are there any triggers identified for what constitutes an unsafe condition that should result in closure. A few recommendations for how to re-open trails while minimizing impacts on our priceless natural lands and protecting public health: 1. Add more Rangers now. These are being considered as part of the next budget proposal. Hiring early is cost effective and potentially at least partially reimbursable. 2. The City has a dedicated pool of Trail Volunteers engage them as part of the monitoring effort. We expect many would volunteer to help protect the trail they love. 3. Do a high rate of inspections to monitor compliance-then taper off if conditions warrant. The police alone are not going to be able to do that. 4. Seriously consider one-way travel on high use trails where it is possible to create loops. This would both facilitate social distancing and reduce damage to habitat. 5. Monitor baseline conditions at the start-and document new off trail expansion. Because of the high volume of late rains this spring there is already a lot of cumulative damage . 6. Include the need for trail repairs/habitat mitigation as part of your Covid budget planning. 9 Diane Nygaard On behalf of Preserve Calavera CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 10 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Please read into the record > > Hi! > Paige Thunstrom < Friday, May 1, 2020 10:04 AM Cori Schumacher City Clerk Please OPEN beaches, trails, parks and small businesses > I just wanted my voice to be heard that I believe it is time to reopen Carlsbad fully!! > > In my opinion the damage that will be done to the city and our residents from continuing lockdown will be irreparable. > > Thank you, > > Paige Thunstrom CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 5 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Council Members, Eric Dolton Friday, May 1, 2020 10:09 AM City Clerk Please read at Special Council meeting May 1st I support a responsible reopening if all public outdoor spaces and would like to request an additional motion. Please vote to require my toddler to resume his daily nap. He started refusing to nap the day his daycare closed and the public would be much better off if he would give us a break during the day. Thanks in advance, Eric Dolton CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 4 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Philip Urbina < Friday, May 1, 2020 10:11 AM City Clerk Time to Open the Beaches and Parks --For May 1 Council Meeting Please read into the record for the May 1 Council meeting. Honorable Mayor and Council members, The County of San Diego has issued guidelines to allow for the safe reopening of our beaches, parks, trails, and golf courses. Your staff is fully capable of determining those facilities that can be opened safely under those guidelines. As of today, the County now requires that people wear masks if they're going to be within six feet of others so that's added an extra layer of safety. Anyone who doesn't feel safe under those conditions can choose to stay home. Please open the beaches, parks, trails, and golf courses immediately. Respectfully, Philio Urbina Carlsbad IMAGINE a world where people give of themselves simply because they want to. Not outofa sense of debt. Or b'ecause they want something in return. No ulterior motives. No guilt feelings. Just the desire to give for the &ake of giving. Now, instead of imagining this kind of world, do your part in making it happen. Make a charitable donation. Volunteer your time to improve your community. Give back to the world that gives so much to you. And if it happens to make you feel good to give; that's a.II right Feeling good is the one ulterior motive that's acceptable. Bill Daniels, 1920-2000 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 3 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Bryan Thunstrom Friday, May 1, 2020 10:12 AM City Clerk; Council Internet Email Paige Thunstrom; Bryan Thunstrom; jim.desmond@sdcounty.ca.gov Letter for May 1 City Council Meeting. ***PLEASE READ INTO THE RECORD*** April 30, 2020 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR. CARLSBAD, CA 92008 Re: OPEN Beaches and Small Business Dear Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tern Keith Blackburn, Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel and Council Member Cori Schumacher: In as much as Carlsbad residents and business owners are responsible, law abiding citizens, I respectfully request that the City of Carlsbad vote unanimously to: 1) Reopen city beaches, parks, lagoons and trails immediately as San Diego County and surrounding cities now permit. Additionally, as of today the County further eased restrictions with regard to boating, golf and parks. [County Eases Park Restrictions, Allows Golf and Boating, https://www.countynewscenter.com/county-eases-park-restrictions-allows-golf- and-boating/l. Please follow suit! 2) Coauthor a strong proposal to California State Parks to reopen state beaches within the City of Carlsbad. You have worked closely together for decades and council's united voice would carry great weight. It also appears that San Diego Regional Aquatic Lifesaving Emergency Response Taskforce (SOR ALERT) protocol presented to Carlsbad last week as Exhibit 1 is extremely comprehensive and was "unanimously voted to recommend and implement" by not only the City of Carlsbad but California State Parks. The plan which is well underway in the county states "The protocol is consistent with, and does not supersede, the Public Health Orders mandated by the State of California (State) and County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency." According to this document, a request from the city manager may be all that is required! 3) Allow all small businesses their right to operate as essential businesses while following social distancing guidelines! Jobs and the income provided by small businesses are the lifeblood of our community and county. There is no more risk buying patio furniture in the village than from Lowe's or clothing from The Shoppes at Carlsbad than Target and Walmart! Additionally, according to an ongoing survey being conducted by Supervisor Jim Desmond, business owners appear more than willing to take reasonable precautions. Now that county SDHHSA data by zip code is available we can see that COVID-19 cases are extremely small-54 total cases in our city or 40.8 cases per 100,000 residents to date. In fact, regional medical centers, doctors and staff are now at risk of loosing their jobs and closing their doors. While we must still be vigilant, many would argue there is more irreparable damage occurring as a result of the city abiding by the lockdown than from COVID-19. The curve has been flattened. The County has met four of the five federal criteria. https://www.countynewscenter.com/county-meets-4-of- 5-criteria-for-reopening/ 1 Esteemed Council Members, I implore you to give all business owners the green light! Trust the citizens you represent. Respectfully submitted, BRYANS. THUNSTROM :arlsbad, CA 92008 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 2 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Cindy Sample Friday, May 1, 2020 10:31 AM Council Internet Email; Matthew Hall; Keith Blackburn; Cori Schumacher; Priya Bhat- Patel; Manager Internet Email; City Clerk Thank you! and OPEN THE BEACHES AND OUTDOOR SPACE Dear Mayor, City council members and other city officials, First and foremost I'd like to thank you for your service to our beloved community. My family moved here 6 years ago from Oceanside and before that San Clemente, and we haven't looked back ..... until now. I was so incredibly disappointed last week when you all voted to not open the beaches, it made no sense. It made me want to move! I'm contacting you to make a plea to please open up all beaches and outdoor spaces in Carlsbad. I'm also contacting the other surrounding cities in North County {Del Mar, Solana) to open theirs. It's unrealistic to not expect crowds when there is only a small fraction of beaches open, then everybody flocks to that space and by default, it becomes too crowded. All beaches should be open in SD, OC and LA counties. If not, we'll continue to have these crowding issues. I have been at the beach each and every time the media has bashed it's crowd. We spent the weekend in HB last weekend and with our own eyes could see that everybody who was enjoying the beach was doing so with physical distancing in mind. The photos in the media were simply false. We were also at the beach on that beautiful weekend in Carlsbad when everybody freaked out and said that Carlsbad was too crowned and nobody was following the distancing protocol and boom, beaches were closed the next week. Why criminalize things like surfing? Do you really think that keeping surfers out of the water is going to eliminate this virus? It's oppressive and unrealistic. I know you must agree Cori, you're a surfer! At the root of all of this and how things have been handled by the government overall, regarding our freedom. We have the right to choose whether we want to take the risk and go outside. I was supportive of the initial stay at home to slow the spread and flatten the curve, for a short period, but the expectation was never to STOP the spread and eradicate the virus. Somewhere the expectation changed without our knowledge and the data on the virus and it's effects simply don't match the solution that the gov and health officials has come up with. What about the 480k people that die each year in the US from smoking? If we cared so much about every life, why don't we do something about that? Why would we completely shut down the world for a virus that has such a low death rate, lower than smoking and so many other risky things that people do daily. Why isn't anybody talking about the rise in abuse that's happening in the homes because of this? Does the virus matter more? I don't think so. We need to go back to the beginning where everybody needs to physical distance, wash your hands, don't touch your face and quarantine yourself if you're sick. We need to be extra careful with health compromised and elderly. But stop life? I don't think so. I'm more concerned about not letting this virus spread a bit so that people can build up natural immunity. And why don't cities and gov put out campaigns about what real health looks like? Build your immune system by; eating fruits and veggies, don't eat sugar because it feeds pathogens, get plenty of rest, exercise and get fresh air and sunshine etc ... There is never an emphasis on that. 1 I know you have difficult decisions to make and I believe you have the communities best interest at heart. We pay a lot in taxes to live in this city and to enjoy its amenities. Please fight to keep things open and accessible for us to act responsibly and enjoy. For those that are nervous and compromised, they should continue to shelter and take extra precaution. But for the rest of us, it's time to start living again. Thank you for fighting for our FREEDOM! Sincerely, Cindy Sample Carlsbad CA CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 2 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Arie Spangler < Friday, May 1, 2020 10:28 AM City Clerk 5/1/20 Agenda Item #1 -Additional Material SF Gate Article.pdf It's time to reopen the city's parks, trails and beaches. "Forced closures 'should be a temporary, last-resort measure for disease control."' I am providing the attached article from SF Gate for the council's consideration prior to today's meeting. Also found at: https://www.sfgate.com/news/editorspicks/article/Gavin-Newsom-beach-park-closed-coronavirus- outdoor-15237584.php CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thank you, Arie Arie L. Spangler This message and any attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information, and is intended only for the individual or entity identified above as the addressee. If you are not the addressee, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, you are not authorized to read, copy, or distribute this message and any attachments, and we ask that you please delete this message and attachments (including all copies) and notify the sender. Delivery of this message and any attachments to any person other than the intended recipient(s) is not intended in any way to waive confidentiality or a privilege. 1 Early studies do not appear to support California beach and park ... https:/ /www .sf gate .com/news/editorspicks/ article/Gavin-News ... 1 of 5 ------------------------------------------------------------- FIJll CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE Maintain a Physical distance between You and others at // . t 't,m.,• '";;::~ff -----~ 'Reopen California' protests to happen in SF, Sacramentao:uAM ------------------.. --------- San Francisco clarities rule on groups of 12 children 7:42 AM UC chief: 'None of our campuses will be fully reopened' 9:33 AM 'I died and came back': 12-year-old recovers from viru, 8:33 AM Fauci warns states rushing to reopen of 'really significant risl California releases detailed list of outdoor activities allowe -------·--·--------·------····-·---·--··------·-----------------------·-----·----··--·-· ·--------·-"·-----·--------·-·-------* SFGATE https://www.sfgate.com/news/editorspicks/article/Gavin-Newsom-beach-park-closed-coronavirus-outdoor-15237584.php Early studies do not appear to support California beach and park closures By Eric Ting, SF GATE Updated 1 :03 pm PDT, Thursday, April 30, 2020 UPDATE: Governor Newsom announced Thursday the beach and park closure order will only be in effect in Orange County. Other parks and beaches across the state will remain unaffected. Read more here. California Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly expected to order all beaches and state parks closed after tens of thousands of people were seen at Southern California beaches over the weekend. 5/1/20, 10:27 AM Early studies do not appear to support California beach and park ... https :/ /www .sf gate .com/news/editorspicks/ article/Gavin-News ... 2of5 IMAGE 1 OF 54 California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California saw its ~rst daily decrease in intensive care hospitalizations during the coronavirus outbreak, during his daily news briefing at the Governor's Office of ... more On Monday, Newsom said beach-goers at Newport Beach were "an example of what not to do," despite lifeguards stating that most individuals remained six feet apart from one another and did not leave their quarantine groups. News of Newsom's order was predictably criticized by some, but the governor has maintained throughout the pandemic that facts and science -not political pressures _and protests -will guide his decision-making. 5/1/20, 10:27 AM Early studies do not appear to support California beach and park ... https :/ /www .sf gate .com/news/editorspicks/ article/Gavin-News ... 3 of 5 So what do the facts and science say about the risk of outdoor transmission at beaches and parks? Two separate studies from Asia suggest the risk of contracting the coronavirus in an outdoors setting is low. Researchers from three universities -the University of Hong Kong, Southeast University and Tsinghua University-identified 318 COVID-19 outbreaks in China involving 1,245 confirmed cases between Jan. 4 and Feb. 11, and found just one instance of outdoor transmission among the 318 outbreaks. "This study shows that the individual indoor environments in which we live and work are the most common venues in which the virus of the once-in-a-century-pandemic is transmitted among us," the study's authors wrote. Another study in Japan found that one is 18. 7 tinies more likely to contract the virus indoors as opposed to outdoors, since the virus is primarily transmitted via respiratory droplets that land on surfaces and not aerosols that linger in the air for long periods of time. Anlerican researchers also believe the risk of contracting the virus outdoors is low, unless one is standing within six feet of other people in a large group. "The risks of virus transmissibility in the air outdoors is likely quite low in those contexts, although this risk hasn't been definitively measured," Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at Columbia University, told Vox. "Outside, things like sunlight, wind, rain, ambient temperature, and humidity can affect virus infectivity and transmissibility, so while we can't say there's zero risk, it's likely low unless you are engaging in activities as part of a large crowd (such as a protest). Solitary outdoor exercise is likely low-risk." While the crowding of beaches is what likely worried Newsom and state officials, a group of Harvard doctors and biologists wrote in a Washington Post op-ed that forced closures "should be a temporary, last-resort measure for disease control," and other measures should be tried first. Localities have expressed concern that many beach-goers are out-of-county visitors, an issue that also needs to be addressed. "If visitors persist in violating physical distancing, officials could employ capacity controls like those now in use in supermarkets, timed entry or other measures to reduce crowding, such as limiting parking, extending hours, or putting up signs and enforcing limits," the authors write. They continue: "The science could not be clearer: The benefits of getting outside vastly outweigh the risk of getting infected in a park. Study after study has shown that time spent in contact with nature has important and positive psychological, indeed neurological, effects on the mind -decreased rumination and negative thoughts in adults, reduced symptoms of ADD and ADHD in children, improved cognitive development." The authors believe these positive psychological effects will be needed to maintain common sense social-distancing measures through the summer. "Maintaining the benefits of public green spaces is critical as we also make our best efforts to restrict COVID-19 transmission," they write. "Parks, botanical gardens and arboreta and other urban green spaces are not just pretty places to jog or stroll, they are also central to our health and well-being in the urban built environment. Especially now." FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver, who has been monitoring data related to both the spread of COVID-19 as well as public approval 5/1/20, 10:27 AM Early studies do not appear to support California beach and park ... https://www.sfgate.com/news/editorspicks/article/Gavin-News ... 4of 5 of stay-at-home orders, chided Newsom for his decision to shut down parks and beaches. "Given what we seem to be learning about outdoor transmission, this seems like a way to possibly erode public support for lockdown measures while not necessarily getting a huge amount of mileage in terms of public health," he tweeted. MORE CORONA VIRUS COVERAGE: Sign up for 'The Daily' newsletter for the latest on coronavirus here. • San Francisco, other Bay Area counties extend shelter-in-place order 'through May' • San Francisco finally closes JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park to traffic • Future of flying may include plastic shields, backwards seats and higher fares • Trader Joe's explains why the store won't be starting curbside pickup or grocery delivery • China study suggests outdoor transmission of COVID-19 may be rare • Bay Area town to become one of 1st in world to test every resident • SF after dark: what will the city's nightlife look like when it's turned back on? • 'The weirdest thing is growing this bump by yourself': What pregnancy and birth are like in a pandemic • Study: Closing schools might not be worth the disruption • The rise of the 'quarantine haircut' in SF • One of SF's oldest recording studios responds to the pandemic • 'Business has been incredible': Inside one of the few SF businesses thriving during the pandemic • 'Last thing to go will be care for animals': Oakland Zoo has used $1.5M of $4.5M reserve • China study suggests outdoor transmission of COVID-19 may be rare • Coyotes are being seen on the empty streets of San Francisco • Why the oldest restaurant in San Francisco refuses to lay off a single employee Eric Ting is an SFGATE digital reporter. Email: eric.ting@sfgate.com I Twitter:@_ericting © 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. HEARST 5/1/20, 10:27 AM Early studies do not appear to support California beach and park ... https ://www .sf gate .com/news/editors picks/ article/Gavin-News ... Protest at Michigan Capitol over virus order 5 of 5 5/1/20, 10:27 AM Hector Gomez From: Sent: Council Internet Email Friday, May 1, 2020 9:20 AM Subject: FW: REOPEN Parks & BEACHES in Carlsbad From: Paul Lobascio Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 9:14 AM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: REOPEN Parks & BEACHES in Carlsbad City Council leaders, As a concerned citizen of Carlsbad, I implore you to be smart and real leaders. and open our Beach as has the leaders of Encinitas and Oceanside. We must begin now to open up our Town, We need people to get back to work, many of our small businesses are suffering people are adhering to the guidelines and we don't need to be lead by fear. Our Governor is wrong, and I don't like his patronizing talk. He is now making all suffer for the few that he claims he wants to protect, This is not the smart approach, in fact it just the opposite. The data that is coming in daily says that at this point we have flattened the curve, that it's time to move forward to get to the point of herd immunity. This is what has happened in Sweden, that is a fact and the data is now supporting it. · Please, Please be leaders that truly understand that balance and moderation is the best and smartest approach to overcoming crisis versus containing to keep the outdoor spaces closed off completely. large numbers of people are using grocery stores, they have never been locked down, Why can't people use our open spaces now? Open the parks and beaches today. Paul Lobascio I CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content! . Ifs safe.I 12 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Council Internet Email Friday, May 1, 2020 9:20 AM City Clerk Subject: FW: Park Openings From: Andrew Frost Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 9:11 AM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Park Openings Hello, As parks and public spaces begin to open up again, I hope you will consider opening the athletic fields at schools as well. I live a short Distance from Buena Vista elementary, and it is the closest open space and only within walking distance. It would be great to have that open again to allow the kids to kick a ball. A large space should be easy to maintain physical distancing requirements. Thank you, Andrew Frost CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 11 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Council, TracL619 Friday,-May 1, 2020 9:37 AM City Clerk Parks & Trails I watched the last Special Meeting and was completely disappointed in those I voted into office! While I could support your decision to open the beach in conjunction with the State beach due to consistency, your parks and trails vote had NO merit! It was clearly laid out that all steps to open these two outside spaces on May 1st had been covered and would be possible. Do not make that mistake in today's vote! Open the trails and parks immediately. Carlsbad residents have spent nearly 7 weeks following the rules, unless you close the cities borders our numbers will never be better, and you're using it as an excuse. If you can't get through opening the outside, my faith in your ability to open city recreational facilities, Carlsbad businesses, Schools, etc is gone. Sincerely, Tracy White CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 7 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Kris Wright Friday, May 1, 2020 10:39 AM City Clerk Please read at May 1 Public Comment City Council Meeting Opening of Parks, Beaches, Trails, Golf Courses etc May 1, 2020 Thank you to Dr. Priya Bhat-Patel and Cori Schumacher last Saturday to allow City Staff the time to organize a methodical and safe opening of our beaches, trails, parks and golf courses . I realize that our city must have proper staffing in order to educate the public and potentially enforce those who are not paying attention to State and County laws concerning physical distancing. I am in favor of opening our trails, golf courses and parks as per County Health requirements. However, I have concerns about our one mile stretch City controlled beaches. It makes so much sense to open our beach when the state managed beaches open. I am particularly concerned since not only our residents will be compacted into a 1 mile stretch of beach, but visitors from inland cities and Orange County (now that their beaches are closed) will flood into our neighborhoods along Ocean St. and along Shore Dr. and Tierra del Oro to access those small stretches of beach. It will be a nightmare to enforce physical distancing there. I am very interested as to the costs to the city due to the pandemic. Is there a way that itemized expenditures could be made public or put online? What are expected costs once our beaches, trails, golf courses and parks are open? Finally, I'd like to thank Barbara Engleson and Shiela Cobain for reading the multitude of letters from our residents and going beyond the call of duty! Regards, Kris Wright Kris Wright kriswrt222@gmail.com !CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the contend lis safe.I 1 ,-· I Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Sandi and Fred Sandquist Friday, May 1, 2020 10:38 AM City Clerk Special Meeting, May 1, 2020 Comments from The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF) PLEASE READ ATTACHMENT AT THE MEETING Ltr -Signed FINAL Carlsbad Covid-19 Special Meeting Comments 2020-05-01 .pdf PLEASE READ THE ATTACHMENT AT THE MEETING Attached are comments for today's special meeting that we request be read at the meeting. Thanks for the opportunity to provide comments and for the work that you and the city staff have done in addressing this very difficult issue! Fred C. Sandquist President and Board Member CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Mayor and City Council Members. City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive · Carlsbad, CA 92008 Preserve, Protect, and Enhance May 1, 2020 Subject: Comments for City of Carlsbad Covid-19 Special City Council Meeting, Friday, May 1, 2020, 12 Noon [PLEASE READ AT THE MEETING] Dear Carlsbad Mayor and City Council: The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF) appreciated your delay in making a decision at the special meeting held on April 25, 2020, and the opportunity to offer comments for your consideration during today's special City Council meeting. Our concerns and comments include: • The overall planning process and necessary coordination is. too rushed. More time is needed to make sure we have carefully considered all the issues and define how we will have measurable metrics to manage, monitor compliance, and quickly identify problem areas requiring immediate action. • California State Parks and beaches remain closed for now. That means that in north San Diego County, the city-managed 1 mile stretch of beach, if opened, can be expected to see a large influx of people, many from outside the city and county since it would be one of the few open. This could significantly pose a health and safety issue for both the general public, city staff, fire and rescue, and police. • The city Covid-19 cases and deaths are generally flat, but those in San Diego County still are on the rise and has yet to peak. Testing and contact-tracing is getting better, but not sufficient. The county still needs more testing, testing sites, processing capacity, and data gathering to meet the state phased requirement to gradually relax restrictions. To open prematurely, experience continued rise, and then reimpose restrictions is considered a gamble with public health and safety at continued risk. • People continue to make outstanding adjustments in behavior, personal hygiene, and social distancing. Please avoid having to start again should cases and deaths spike again. City fire and rescue, police and staff will need to work long hours and overtime, while at the same time being exposed to Covid-19. The impact on them and their families should be a key component when making any decision. P. 0. Box 13C,~ Carlsbad, California 92013-f~#1 • 760.931.0800 • www.batiquitosfoundation.org Page 2 • With staff and rangers focused on parks, managing and enforcing parking, and patrolling city-managed trails that remai.n open, private trails can be expected to have a lower priority for an already over-stressed city staff. Do we have the resources to meet our enforcement obligations? • A rush to reopen without a solid baseline for monitoring relaxation restrictions is ill-defined. Without a solid baseline and metrics, it will be extremely hard to immediately identify and respond to problem areas to maintain public health and safety. • Please stick to the science and not be pressured into making rushed decisions based on pressure from a few and consider the over health and safety of everyone, especially our senior citizens and those who have compromised immune systems or are homeless. As our governor has stated, we simply must get this right! Sincerely, /' / / / 0' .,;l /' 1/ /4-, / . /' // /v , -,/· /.i / ~/~ / / ' .,,. /7 , 4 /t-"1· .,.. 1-u./-. .,___,,.,v I I [ / Fred C. Sandqui?t- President and Board Member Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: TTsimon Friday, May 1, 2020 10:41 AM City Clerk Open the Beaches All Receive -Agenda Item #./-- For the Information of the: Cli COUNCIL ......- Date CA v Cc CM ~-~M (3) ::-- Open the beaches and parks now including the parking lots. The beaches belong to the people and we have a right to them. Protecting yourself from illness is a personal responsibility and the responsibility of the government. If people are concerned about getting sick stay inside. The beaches and parks are safer than the stores that are open. I have and will continue to go to the beaches no matter what you decide to do. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Mot Upland Friday, May 1, 2020 10:43 AM City Clerk Please read on air To the distinguished members of the Carlsbad City council, All Receive . Agenda Item# _J_ · 0 ,_ "'', For the Information of the: 1 , ;, ' , 1, r :i. CITY COUN7r: ,/ Date CJ/, CA_Cc_· --- CM ~ v1'.5cM(3)_ Please accept my gratitude for all of your hard work in managing our safety during this pandemic. I would like to specifically thank Kevin Lynds for being an upstanding citizen, father, and Battalion Chief for the city of Carlsbad. He is a great leader within our beautiful city. I would also like to thank Cori for standing strong in the face of pressure to act quickly. Waiting until May 1st was prudent. No need to rush. As a smart phusician, fellow citizen, and surf shredder, I applaud your efforts. Best, Dr. Mot Upland P.S. On behalf of my daughter, please open the skate parks soon. I CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the contend lis safe.I 1 Hector Gomez From: Sent: Daniel Zimmermann Friday, May 1, 2020 10:51 AM To: Subject: City Clerk l Special Council Meeting May 1, Item 1, please read intoAh~eee~e:i-Agenda Item # Dear City Council Members, For the Information of the: CITY COUNCI.% / Date ~} I . CA _..IL Cc -~ CM_~_ CM /DCM(~- Please consider opening all beaches and parks to our local residents. At the same time restrict access and parking for non-residents. Be strict now and throughout the summer. Make sure that all parking along l 01 stays closed. This will keep a large amount of people away from the beaches and will allow the one's that are going to the beach to comply with the social distancing rules. Unless Interstate 5 closes we will be overrun by people coming down from LA and OC. In addition you should also limit parking on all public streets West of 15 to Carlsbad residents only. This can become a permanent measures to reduce influx from people flocking in from other towns. This can easily be solved by issuing a yearly sticker for a nominal fee of let's say $20 per year for all Carlsbad residents that have a car registered in Carlsbad. This will create an additional revenue source for the city and you start controlling street parking. Out of towners should only be able to park in private, paid and metered lots. Let people walk or bike some, it's healthy! This can be done city wide or only for the beach zones. Sincerely, Daniel Zimmermann Carlsbad resident since 1984 1 G :§,~1 Virus-free. www.avast.com I CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content! lis safe.I · 6 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Scott Davison Friday, May 1, 2020 10:52 AM City Clerk Comments for 5/1 City Council Meeting Please read this comment into the record. Dear Council Members, I write in support of opening our parks, trails and beaches during today's meeting. Trust in our government is rapidly eroding during this lockdown because our leaders continue to make rash decisions about a virus which CDC data says poses an extremely low risk to the vast majority of the population (80% of deaths over 65, 99% with chronic health problems). Closing our parks, trails and beaches was one of those rash decisions, as there was not a single piece of scientific evidence provided to show that being outdoors -even in a crowded space -is a legitimate risk. In fact, there are numerous studies and experts showing that there is no legitimate risk of spreading infection outdoors (0.0003% in one report below) and that being outdoors has significant benefits to our physical and mental health. According to the CDC, the risk of dying from COVID is 0% (0 in 100,000} for children and 0.01% (11 in 100,000} for healthy adults 18-49. The CDC also says 10 people drown in the US every day. Why don't we close the oceans and swimming pools? These are risks we're will to accept, and the risk of COVID-19 is lower than most risks we take every day. The only thing that will overwhelm our hospitals is if we fail to isolate and protect the elderly and vulnerable who are at-risk. As someone trained in biomedical science and the law, I know that any argument or position must be supported by scientific facts or expert analysis. I'm providing my citations below, which I hope you read. If you want us to trust your public health decisions, please provide us with yours. Our City Staff worked hard and prepared excellent plans for re- opening. We know what the County Public Health Order says, and we're not following it. Why? Thank you, Scott Davison Calavera Hills (District 2) Keep parks open. The benefits of fresh air outweigh the risks of infection. https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/13/keep-parks-open-benefits-fresh-air-outweigh-risks-infection/ So You're Going Outside: A Physics-Based Coronavirus Infection Risk Estimator for Leaving the House https://medium.com/swlh/so-youre-going-outside-a-physics-based-coronavirus-infection-risk-estimator-for-leaving-the- house-d7dcae2746c0 CDC Provisional Death Counts for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covid weekly/index.htm CDC Unintentional Drowning: Get the Facts https ://www .cdcgov /homea nd recreatio na lsafety/water-safety/wate ri n ju ries-factsheet. htm I 4 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Christine Davis < Friday, May 1, 2020 11 :00 AM City Clerk; Matthew Hall; Keith Blackburn; Priya Bhat-Patel; Cori Schumacher Scott Chadwick Public Comment For May 1 City Council Meeting Please read into the public record Dear Mayor and City Council: Thank you for taking the time today to continue working on reopening the seven miles of Carlsbad beaches. I think everyone can appreciate the issues you are grappling with, compounded by the fact that one mile of our beach is surrounded by six miles of state- operated beachfront. That being said, allowing your stakeholders to responsibly enjoy the beaches, as well as parks, trails, and golf courses, while abiding by the public health guidelines, is the right thing to do. I must, however, ask that you give equal time and energy, if not more, to the reopening of businesses throughout Carlsbad. Today is May 1. Rent and triple net is due today. Some businesses were able to work out payment plans for their April rent but in most cases, rent is due in full today as landlords are also feeling the weight of this issue. Bills for utilities, alarm company, merchant processing, web hosting, bookkeeping, insurance, loans, and more are also due. Meanwhile, EIDL loans have not been offered, PPP funding has not come through, and in many cases, even stimulus checks have not arrived. The small businesses in the Village are running out of time. On behalf of the businesses in Carlsbad Village, I ask that you begin to pressure Governor Newsom to allow them to begin reopening. I am not suggesting we flip a light switch on and return to business as usual. I am talking about letting all businesses employ safety protocols and procedures that other "essential" businesses have been using for nearly two . months, and open in some fashion. Just give them a chance to make some sort of living. Many are already in the process of redesigning their stores and salons to comply with social distancing. Many are already in the process of implementing sanitization procedures to keep them, their employees, and the public safe. Many are already securing the necessary signage to post to conform to the rules. They just need the opportunity to use common sense and effective guidelines to prove that they can open safely. Carlsbad Village "non-essential" businesses have been shut down for the better part of 47 days without the ability to bring in income. Some that were deemed essential have been given the opportunity to bring in some sort of income, although not nearly enough. My ask is that we give all businesses in Carlsbad Village the chance to survive. If businesses are incapable of opening under new guidelines, they won't open. If businesses are unwilling to open under new guidelines, they don't have to open. And if the public isn't comfortable shopping or utilizing the services of newly reopened businesses, they don't have to. But let's give everyone the opportunity. 2 I fear that we are no longer "All In This Together." The businesses in Carlsbad Village, whether essential or non-essential, need you now more than ever. Please help all of us get back to work. Sincerely, CHRISTINE DAVIS I Executive Director Sent with Mixmax ~ CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 3 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Athena Runner Friday, May 1, 2020 11 :01 AM City Clerk; Council Internet Email _ Open Parks, Trails, Golf Courses & Beach Now (Please read at 5/1/20 meeting) Dear Mayor and Council Members, My name is Athena Runner and I am a 23-year resident of Carlsbad. I am writing again to request the city council vote to approve the phased, re-opening of the city parks, trails, golf course, and beach. Given the county's recommendations for re-opening parks and trails and the extra week of delay two members of the council forced upon city residents, there's no reason to delay opening any longer. You must vote to approve the staff recommendations for opening the parks and trails this Monday, May 4th. Per the county's announcement yesterday about opening golf courses, there's no reason to delay opening the city golf course either. It should open as soon as possible. · The big question comes with the city beach. Given Governor Newsom's announcements this week, we cannot wait for the state to open its beaches before opening our city beach because we have no idea how long that could be. If more city beaches in our region are open it will help distribute beachgoers so that any one city or beach doesn't take the brunt of visitors. The coastal cities can share in the load of people eager to seek out the beach and ocean for fresh air and exercise. It's the right thing to do for Carlsbad residents and as a good, coastal neighbor. Please vote to re-open the city beach per the staff guidelines that would apply at this time. I also ask that Mayor Hall continue his efforts, along with other local mayors, to push for the social-distanced re-opening of businesses as soon as possible. We need to pressure San Diego County and Sacramento to take the economic disaster of our city, county, state, and nation just as seriously as the COVID-19 deaths. I ask that the city council back the mayor in advocating with the county and state leadership to re-open our local, county, and state economy. Thank you. Athena Runner CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Council Members - Jon Stearn Friday, May 1, 2020 11 :30 AM City Clerk City Meeting 01 May 2020 Public Comment Please open all easily accessible parks and trails for family usage per current social distancing guidelines. Restricting access to our easily accessible open spaces does not make us any safer; it just causes our residents to use parking lots, sidewalks and empty streets for outdoor family activities. Best regards, Jon Stearn Carlsbad, CA 92009 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 2 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear City Council, Scott Mayfield Friday, May 1, 2020 11 :51 AM City Clerk Regarding Access to City Parks All Receive -Agenda Item # .1. For the Information ofth;- CITY COUNCIL Date~ CA K.__ CC )( CM ~ACM~ DCM (3) ~ Regarding item #1, specifically closing "active areas" of public parks only, i.e.: athletic fields, I ask that you reconsider your decision, or at least explain the rational for being more restrictive than county guidelines. I imagine maintaining social distancing guidelines at basketball and tennis/ pickle ball courts present various difficulties, but open active areas, such as synthetic and grass fields, provide ample space upon which individual or family members can be active and should, in my opinion, not be closed. Thanks for your consideration, and thanks for your work during these unprecedented times. Scott Mayfield, Carlsbad Resident. Delivered by little birds CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 2 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Council Internet Email Friday, May 1, 2020 11 :57 AM City Clerk Subject: FW: Please open Our beaches DOES NOT NEED TO BE READ -----Original Message----- From: Ronhamma Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 10:35 AM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Please open Our beaches Even Newsome has enough sense to sense that people have had enough of this. All Receive -Agenda Item # j_ For the Information of the: 5.'It.COUNCIL x- oate~ cA l cc_ CM ~ACM~ DCM (3) :I(, Open our beaches for walking and exercising. The madness of keeping cars off of parking on Carlsbad Blvd, beaches closed and cramming people on the sidewalk is negligent. Please vote to open all beaches and parks. Thank you Resident of Carlsbad in La Costa. ( we Vote), Sie Gesund. Ron CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Council Internet Email Friday, May 1, 2020 11 :57 AM City Clerk Subject: FW: Parks and beaches DOES NOT NEED TO BE READ From: Tim M Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 10:39 AM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Parks and beaches All Receive -Agenda Item # 1 For the Information of th;- CITY COUNCIL Date 5/Jhu CA '< cc K CM JC~~ DCM (3) )(" City parks and Beach should be opened. The more that are open then the easier it will be to comply with appropriate distancing. Everyone is getting cabin fever and that will be worse than the few that are going to create small crowds. People are going to start mini-revolts all over like Encinitas. The Govenor/Dictator scolding Orange County is frankly stupid. The longer the closure the continue the worse crowds will be when lifted. I do think the Carlsdbad, Oside, Encinitas hopefully the entire county should and will do the sane thing. If only one opens then it will be inundated. If Cbad stays closed adn others open then all you accomplish is to push people to the others. Opening TODAY with some May Gray will be better than opening a week from now with Sun in the forecast. We are all repressing our inmmune system with lack of contact and sanitation. Remember the goal was to FLATTEN THE CURVE not to stop the spread. We have flattened it! Tim Metcalfe Carlsbad, CA 92008 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 2 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Jeffe Andrews Friday, May 1, 2020 11 :44 AM City Clerk Please Read into Record at Today's Council Meeting Dear Council Members Schumacher and Bhat-Patel, All Receive -Agenda Item # ..2_ For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date.CA£cc '< R R □CAA tJ))< Can you please provide actual relevant factual data to support your decisions on beach closures? Fear based hypothetical scenarios do not make for sensible actions. This it not even about the beaches anymore. It feels more like government tyranny and personal hidden agendas. Additionally, the enforcement of your negligent decisions will ultimately cost Carlsbad citizens millions of dollars. Thank you, Jeff Andrews Carlsbad CA CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Anton's Construction Friday, May 1, 2020 12:02 PM City Clerk Government overreach All Receive -Agenda Item # J.- For the Information of the: _s1.1)'.,.,COUNCIL Date ~CA~ cc~ CM~ACM.£_DCM (3)~ In light of the emergency sessions held by Huntington Beach and Dana Ppint city councils held last night in where the outcome vote was to take legal action against our governor for ordering people when they can and cant go to the beach, I was wondering if our Carlsbad city council will man/women up and do the same in regaining our freedom to decide what's best for us not what Sacramento politicians dictate. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Michael Harris Friday, May 1, 2020 12:10 PM City Clerk open our city Mayor, members of the City Council, All Receive -Agenda Item # 1 For the Information of the: ~S!1r~OUNCIL Date~CA X cc_K CM x ACM __KDCM (3) ~ Please be led by the science and open ;Carlsbad to life. We are a responsible citizenery and know the rules of social distancing, masks, and gloves .. The beaches should be opened immediately, the restrictive parking closures eliminated, and our businesses allowed to reopen with the necessary precautions. Our community is withering on the vine. You can show local leadership and get us back up and runnung. I'm a 75 year old diabetic and aib person who wabts ti get back to normal as soon as possible. God Bless you and thank you for your time. Mike Harris CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Wyatt Andrews Friday, May 1, 2020 12:49 PM City Clerk Special City Council Meeting Comments All Receive -Agenda Item # 1_ • · For the Information of the: C COUNCIL Date DCA K CC '( CM~ ~DCM(3~ My name is Wyatt Andrews and my email relates to agenda item # 1 and I desire to have this email read into the record at the Special City Council meeting. On Monday, April 27th, our neighboring communities of Oceanside and Encinitas opened their beaches to the public for active recreation, including walking, running, and ocean activities such as surfing and swimming. In the mean time, Carlsbad beaches have remained closed due to a council decision that has directly caused an increase in individual gatherings at beaches in our neighboring communities, thus only making the threat of COVID-19 worse. I have witnessed with my own eyes individuals from our city flood to beaches in Encinitas and Oceanside to free themselves from the immense mental stress, financial pressure, and abnormalities each and every one of us face during these trying times because of the inability to do so within our own community. By keeping our local beaches closed, our city is showing utter disrespect to the communities who have opened their own beaches while Carlsbad natives have had no other choice but to travel there as a place of solace during these times. Additionally, the continued beach closures have created a much higher concentration of individuals along coastal walking trails on a daily basis. I am urging the Carlsbad City Council to work in unison with the coastal communities of San Diego and open our local beaches and ocean for active recreation immediately. With temperatures on the rise, a decision to end beach closures in Carlsbad is imperative so we can reduce higher concentrations of individuals·in neighboring beach communities and our own. The people want their freedom, and there is no stopping them from traveling out of our town to enjoy it. We cannot stand to be the city that causes other communities to suffer from our decision to remain closed. The more open space available, the greater the opportunity for maintaining social distancing, and the quicker we flatten the curve for good. We must work in union witl:1 our coastal neighbors. Let's be a part of the solution, not the problem. Stay local, and we will do our part as a whole to get past this virus. Thank you, Wyatt Andrews, a resident of Carlsbad. I CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content! lis safe.I 1 Hector Gomez From: Sent: To: Subject: Liam Ferguson Friday, May 1, 2020 12:32 PM City Clerk IF ONLY A MINUTE Dear Honorable Mayor Hall and the Carlsbad City Council, All Receive -Agenda Item# 1 For the Information of the: COUNCIL Date lcA X-CC ·y CMx_ ~DCM (3)i( I would like to comment on Agenda Item #1 on the May 1st Special Meeting. I desire to have my email read into the record. Mayor Matt Hall and Council Member Keith Blackburn, I appreciate your compassion and leadership for our Carlsbad Community by listening to the public comments at the last Special Meeting held last Saturday, April 25th and putting forward a responsible motion to open our beaches in conjunction with state beaches. Unfortunately, thanks to Council Members Cori Schumacher and Priya Bhat-Patel who voted NO, our beaches remain closed indefinitely. This despite the Mayor, the City Manager, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief and the County of San Diego Public Health all saying they are ready to open up the beaches last Monday. Carlsbad resident's comments at the last Special Meeting were 34-7 in favor of opening the beaches. I believe it's time for Council Members Schumacher and Bhat-Patel to have confidence in our city staff, listen to their constituency and open back up our most prized open space along the Carlsbad coast where the community can responsibly social distance. As someone who rallied my neighborhood to vote for Mayor Schumacher and Council Member Bhat-Patel in 2018, I feel betrayed by their lack of sympathy and understanding for the mental well being of our city and not looking after our best interests. Please vote to open up our beaches today. Thank you, Liam Ferguson CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 2 Access to the City’s Beaches, Parks, Trails and Golf Course Neil Gallucci, Police Chief Kevin Lynds, Fire Battalion Chief Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director May 1, 2020 Recommended Action Receive a report on access to the City of Carlsbad’s beaches, parks, trails and golf course, and should the City Council desire to allow access to the city’s beaches, parks and trails, adopt the corresponding resolution(s) 2 Background •April 25, 2020 City Council Meeting: –Staff sought direction on access to beaches, parks and trails –The City Council voted to continue the discussion to May 1, 2020 and to include the golf course at that time •April 28, 2020 San Diego Co. Draft Public Health Order –To be effective May 1, 2020 and continuing until further notice –Includes several sections pertinent to today’s consideration 3 Access to the City’s Beaches •Should City Council desire to allow this access: –Two Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol forms were prepared –A Monitor Health Screening and Site Procedure Plan was prepared –A Monitor Work Schedule was developed for open hours: 6am-8pm –Mandatory Precautions signage/flyers were drafted for the sites –Further public education can be achieved through Communications –Supplemental sanitation services of common areas can be secured 4 Access to the City’s Beaches •Should City Council desire to allow this access: –The following activities would be permitted: Walking, running, swimming, kayaking, surfing, bodyboarding –The following activities would be prohibited: Stopping, sitting and lying down Gatherings of any kind, games and sports Yoga, stretching, calisthenics and similar means of standing inplace 5 6 BEACH RULES MANDATORY PRECAUTIONS ·~ If you have a cough, Al fever or just feel ill, r please go home + Cover your face if you cannot maintain distance ALLOWED ............................. . .&. .&. .&. .,.x .• ,.n .. ,&,.x.._ Swimming Surfing Bodyboarding Walking Fishing Kayaking Fishing Jogging/running NOT ALLOWED ..................... . 0 • Stopping, sitting lying down on the beach • Gatherings of any kind • Games/sports • No yoga, stretching, calisthenics or similar activities standing in one place carlsbadca.gov/COVID19 {city of Carlsbad PUBLIC HEAL TH MANDATORY PRECAUTIONS • ..... ii ~ --- If you have a cough, fever or just feel ill, please go home. Stay 6-feet away from people you don't live with. Cover your face when passing someone closer than 6 feet away. carlsbadca.gov /COVID 19 {city of Carlsbad Access to the City’s Beaches •Should City Council desire to allow this access: –A Police Department Subject Sites Reopening Plan was prepared –A Fire Department North Beach Reopening Proposal was prepared 7 Proposal for North Beach Reopening: Ph. I 1.Return lifeguard staffing to normal levels for observation, education and rescues in anticipation of reopening. 2.Post signage with updated rules and conditions of use at all access points and lifeguard towers. 3. Open all North Beach access points. a.Ensure all San Diego County Health Department required signage is posted at each public access point to the beach. i.For access points less than six-feet wide, signage will include action to be taken in the event of cross-traffic (i.e., patrons to wait their turn for ingress or egress to the beach). Proposal for North Beach Reopening: Ph. I 4. Provide lifeguard services from 0730 to 1930. 5.Staff a lifeguard at all three tower locations. 6.Staff beach lifeguard vehicles to facilitate continuous patrol during hours of operation. 7.Allow for walking and running on the entire length of North Beach and shoreline. 8.Allow for the following ocean activities: swimming, surfing, body surfing, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and scuba diving from the shore. Proposal for North Beach Reopening: Ph. I 9.Allow for the following lagoon activities: paddle boarding and kayaking. 10. No gatherings of any kind on the beach. 11. No stopping, standing, sitting, or lying down on the beach at any time. 12. No games of sport or activity requiring being stationary, including but not limited to volleyball, football, frisbee, soccer, yoga, stretching, calisthenics, or similar. 13.Allow for persons of disability, and their caretaker, to utilize the beach & open space with use of beach wheelchair/other assistance device. Proposal for North Beach Reopening: Ph. I 14. Face covering is recommended when reasonable, and required within six feet of another who is not within the same household unit, unless directed otherwise by the S.D. County Public Health Order. 15. When using the beach, patrons should swim near a lifeguard. 16. Parks & Recreation Dept. monitors and Police Department officers/rangers to assist with public education regarding the S.D County Public Health Order. 17. City Communications Dept. will advise the public via city website and social media, of the beach reopening, social distancing requirements, and that county health orders are still in effect. Proposal for North Beach Reopening: Ph. II* 1.No restrictions associated with beach attendance or social gatherings. 2.Games of sport are allowed. 3.No restrictions on beach attendance. 4.Opening of Coast Highway parking and all city beach lots in conjunction with re-opening of State Park beach lots. * Phase 2 plans may change with new or updated Public Health Orders Access to the City’s Beaches •Should City Council desire to allow this access: –State Parks has expressed interest in modifying open hours in unison –State Parks has expressed interest in allowing access in unison Awaiting direction from headquarters when access may be allowed –Staff recommends allowing access only in unison with State Parks A resolution to this effect has been prepared for Council adoption 13 Access to the City’s Parks •Should City Council desire to allow this access: –17 Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol forms were prepared –A Monitor Health Screening and Site Procedure Plan was prepared –A Monitor Work Schedule was developed for open hours: 8am-8pm –Mandatory Precautions signage/flyers were drafted for the sites –Further public education can be achieved through Communications –Supplemental sanitation services of restrooms/areas can be secured 14 Access to the City’s Parks •Should City Council desire to allow this access: –Staff recommends access to these parks be limited to passive areas All community centers, aquatic centers, athletic fields, sports courts, playgrounds, dog parks, skate parks & similar areas to remain closed –All other park sites (and school sites under joint use agreements) containing only active areas, such as those above, to remain closed –Number of parking lot spaces would be reduced by at least 50% –A Police Department Subject Sites Reopening Plan was prepared 15 Access to the City’s Parks •Should City Council desire to allow this access: –Staff could be ready to implement the above referenced plans as early as Monday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m. –A resolution to this effect has been prepared for adoption Staff requests motion include striking of reference to state parks 16 Access to the City’s Trails •Should City Council desire to allow this access: –Four Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol forms were prepared –A Monitor Health Screening and Site Procedure Plan was prepared –A Monitor Work Schedule was developed for open hours: 6am-8pm –Mandatory Precautions signage/flyers were drafted for the sites –Further public education can be achieved through Communications –Supplemental sanitation services of restroom/areas can be secured 17 Access to the City’s Trails •Should City Council desire to allow this access: –Preserves are often considered natural ‘parkland’ –These four preserves each also contain trails and Lake Calavera Preserve also contains a small restroom –Some of the trails within these preserves are ‘nature trails’ –The monitoring protocol will be met at each preserve and the sanitation protocol will be met at Lake Calavera Preserve 18 Access to the City’s Trails •Should City Council desire to allow this access: –All other city trailheads (not within these four preserve areas) will be posted with the applicable ‘COVID-19 Mandatory Precautions’ –All city preserve areas and city trailheads will receive patrolling by the Police Department –A Police Department Subject Sites Reopening Plan was prepared 19 Access to the City’s Trails •Should City Council desire to allow this access: –Staff could be ready to implement the above referenced plans as early as Monday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m. –A resolution to this effect has been prepared for adoption Staff requests motion include striking of reference to state trails 20 Access to the City’s Golf Course •No action is required by the Council for golf courses to open in accordance with the updated County Public Health Order The City does not have the authority to allow a nonessential business to resume operations The City is bound by the County Public Health Order and the Governor’s Executive Orders 21 Access to the City’s Golf Course •The County Public Health Order allows a golf course to open for limited use if the owner or operator completes and complies with a required physical distancing safety plan and conducts temperature screenings of employees/guests JC Management (JCM), the city’s contractual golf course operator, has submitted the requisite forms to the county 22 Access to the City’s Golf Course •JCM also drafted ‘COVID-19 Mandatory Precautions’ signage/flyers for the site and arranged for further public education through its eblasts, web pages and social media •Additionally, JCM secured supplemental sanitization services of common areas for enhanced public protection 23 Access to the City’s Golf Course •Pursuant to the update to the County Public Health Order, the following activities are prohibited: use of a golf cart (unless needed to meet ADA requirements), congregating and sit-down food service •JCM is intending to provide limited access to the city’s golf course on Saturday, May 2, 2020 24 Police Department Reopening Plan Support the city’s mission, keep the peace, educate the public, and provide for a safe environment in which people can enjoy the city’s beaches, parks, trails and golf course responsibly. Will assist the Parks & Recreation Department, city lifeguards and CA State Parks when these facilities reopen through the following actions: 25 Police Presence •Continued enforcement of City of Carlsbad Municipal codes •Supplementing Parks & Rec staff at locations around the city •Availability of PD personnel to respond to areas should the need arise •Monitor locations using currently available resources to identify any social distancing issues o Vehicles o Drones o City cameras o PD camera trailer26 Education •Verbally by officers, rangers and community service officers •Fliers to inform users on how they can safely enjoy city beaches, parks, trails & golf course 27 •Availability to answer questions and provide guidance to the community Parking Management •Residential areas that provide access to facilities •Designated parking lots –open and closed •Maintain safety of facility users 28 •Maintain flow of traffic in areas surrounding the facilities •Continued enforcement of parking violations Police Department Access Costs 29 Police Position/Rank #Hours Total Hours Benefitted OT Ongoing Cost/Wk. CSO/Ranger 2 20 40 $76 $3,040 Officer/Corporal 8 20 160 $110 $17,600 Officer/Cpl./Sgt.2 20 40 $118 $4,720 Total Per Week $25,360 *Rates are based on fully benefitted costs and average of the ranks that would be working the position II II II II II II Parks & Recreation Department Access Costs 30 Parks & Rec Action One-Time Cost Ongoing Cost/Wk. Additional Signage at All Sites $3,500 Misc. Posting Materials at All Sites $1,500 Sanitation Services –Restrooms & Common Areas $7,000 Rental Fencing for Closure of Active Areas $500 Part-Time Staff to Replace Signs and Closures $500 Total One-Time $5,000 Total Per Week $ 8,000 Personal Protective Equipment-Burn Rate/Week PPE Current Amount*Current Burn Rate Estimated** Burn Rate Usage Timeframe Surgical masks 19500 126 330 59 Weeks N95/P100/KN95 18565 105 140 133 Weeks Gowns 330 85 90 4 weeks Eye protection 254 5 5 50 Weeks *Does not include supplies at individual stations ** Estimation of future usage Comments and Questions