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Memo ID# 2021103
Council Memorandum
May 19, 2021
To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
From: David Harrison, Assistant Director of Emergency Services
Via: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Re: Coronavirus Response Update 137
This memorandum provides the City Council with an update on the city’s response actions
related to COVID-19. This memo focuses on actions and information that are new since the last
update.
Emergency Operations Center
• Emergency Operations Center staff activated to support COVID-19 mitigation and
response operations and information sharing, and virtually activated to support the
city’s reopening and re-staffing.
Regional status of outbreak (Updated data from May 18)
California County
Confirmed cases 3,666,591 279,253
Increase since last memo 9615 946
Percentage increase since last memo .26% .34%
Deaths 61,513 3,742
Carlsbad status of outbreak (Updated data from May 18)
Carlsbad 92008 92009 92010 92011
Confirmed cases 4,919 1,389 1,826 805 896
Increase since last memo 44 11 18 11 6
Percentage increase .90% .80% 1.0% 1.4% .45%
Deaths 59 25 17 9 8
*Note: Total and ZIP code tallies come from different county reporting sources and do not always add up.
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Human Resources
• Status of employees with possible COVID-19 exposure:
As of
May 19
Change
since last
memo
Cleared, no positive diagnosis 341 0
Cleared after positive diagnosis 92 0
Self-isolated due to positive diagnosis 0 0
Self-quarantined due to exposure, not tested 0 0
Self-quarantined due to symptoms, not tested 0 0
Self-quarantined while waiting for test results 0 0
Self-quarantined due to high-risk exposure,
tested negative 2 1
City-by-city comparison
• Carlsbad continues to have the lowest rate of confirmed cases of COVID-19 as a percent of
population in local cities with 50,000 or more residents. Carlsbad’s rate is now at 4.27%,
slightly lower than the 4.47% rate reported in Encinitas and the 4.94% rate in Poway.
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Police Department
• Weekly update on calls for service:
All calls Crime COVID-19
Mental
health
transports
Domestic
violence
cases
3/22-3/28 2,253 145 287 9 9
3/29-4/4 2,208 192 299 20 10
4/5-4/11 2,363 171 329 12 11
4/12-4/18 2,182 195 324 14 13
4/19-4/25 2,105 189 291 13 19
4/26-5/2 2,024 169 259 12 14
5/3-5/9 2,242 200 265 15 13
5/10-5/16 2,179 170 259 11 11
COVID-19 calls 5/10-5/16
Extra
patrol
Educational
contact
Health order
violation Party Other Medical Transient
250 0 7 0 0 1 1
Community Development
• Weekly update on outdoor activation permits as of May 15:
On private
property
On public
right of way
Total # of
permits
Businesses
applied*
Permits pending 3 0 3 3
Permits approved 97 25 122 113
Total 100 25 125 116
*Several businesses applied for multiple permits.
• Weekly update on building permit activity as of May 15:
Last week
Weekly avg.
March 2020 -
April 2020
Permits issued 88 72
Inspections 353 335
Video inspections 100 n/a
Permits finalized 77 63
*All inspections conducted with social distancing measures
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Library & Cultural Arts
• All three libraries will be open six days per week beginning Monday, May 24. Hours will
be Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m.
o Current services are continuing and include account management, computer
use, browsing the collections, and curbside pickup and drop-off.
• The current Cannon Art Gallery exhibit will close at 7 p.m. tomorrow, May 20.
o The virtual tour will remain available on the Gallery’s webpage.
o The Cannon Art Gallery will reopen with the 2021 Juried Biennial Exhibition on
Saturday, June 12. This exhibit will showcase 43 pieces of art from 30 local artists
and will be open through Aug. 7, 2021.
• The 2021-22 Community Arts Grants application deadline has been extended from May
24 to June 7.
o This year, applications are completed through a new software platform allowing
a more user-friendly and streamlined applicant experience. Links to apply are
available on the Cultural Arts Community Arts Grants homepage.
Parks & Recreation
• Staff monitored parks, community/visitor centers and historic structures for compliance
with county and state COVID-19 public health protocols and requirements. Staff
attempted to educate non-compliant patrons, and contacted Police if efforts were
unsuccessful.
• The orange tier restrictions and the state’s Industry Guidance on Fitness Centers
allowed use of community centers with gyms at 25% capacity as of April 7
o Factoring in that patrons have generally complied with the pandemic protocols
at 10% capacity, staff increased the capacity of these centers to be consistent
with the state’s tier allowance starting May 15.
o Staff also expanded the hours of these centers by two hours so they will be open
from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, effective May 17.
• The orange tier restrictions and the state’s Industry Guidance on Museums and Art
Galleries allowed use of the historic structures and visitor center at Leo Carrillo Ranch
Park at 50% capacity as of April 7.
o Factoring in patrons’ compliance to date with the protocols at 25% capacity, staff
increased the capacity of these structures and the center to be consistent with
the state’s tier allowance starting May 15.
• The orange tier restrictions and the state’s update on “Additional Activities” and its
Industry Guidance on Private Events allowed modified receptions, meetings and
conferences as of April 15.
o Staff increased the capacity for such private events, consistent with the state’s
tier allowance, starting June 5.
o For Leo Carrillo Ranch Park: Staff approved the contract catering firm’s safe
reopening plan - permitting an outdoor wedding on May 27 and on May 28 (with
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less than 100 guests and assigned seating), and allowing an increase in capacity
for private events, consistent with the state’s tier allowance, effective June 5.
o For The Canyons Restaurant of The Crossings at Carlsbad Municipal Golf
Course: staff approved the contract management firm’s safe reopening plan -
authorizing the firm to hold a reception on May 25 and on May 29, and allowing
an increase in capacity for private events, consistent with the state’s tier
allowance, effective June 5.
• On May 12, staff received state guidance and county recommendations for the
resumption of limited in-person services for seniors. Staff is reviewing that guidance for
applicability to the Carlsbad Senior Center. Staff will next be updating the safe
reopening plan for the center, then developing the corresponding training sessions for
staff and volunteers, in preparation for the resumption of limited in-person services.
• Update on senior meal program:
o Provided 805 meals to Carlsbad residents 60 or older, during the past week
▪ 478 meals were delivered to residents’ homes by staff
▪ 327 meals were picked-up at the Senior Center by residents
▪ Total number of meals provided represents a 15% increase in the average
total number of meals provided before the pandemic
o Picked up boxes of donated fresh produce from the Carlsbad Strawberry
Company and re-distributed the produce through the senior meal program
• Canceled the following special event permit application:
• Omni La Costa Resort & Spa’s firework display, scheduled for July 4, 2021, as a
result of notification by event organizer
Communication & Engagement
• Communicated via city communication channels about the following topics related to the
COVID-19 public health emergency:
o Extending in-person service hours for libraries, community centers with gyms, Leo
Carrillo Historic Ranch, Cannon Art Gallery, front counter services at the Faraday Center
and outdoor gathering spaces
o COVID-19 in children
o American Academy of Pediatrics study of COVID-19 in children
o U.S. deaths and new COVID-19 cases reach lowest numbers since July
o San Diego cases continue to fall
o COVID-19 local case numbers and data
o City Manager Updates transitioned to once a week, on Wednesdays
o Transitioned to updated new website
o 24-hour Access & Crisis Line
o Water bill assistance
o Emergency rental assistance extension
o Reminder of all the public health guidelines
o Vaccine updates
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▪ Vaccination progress, milestones and supply
▪ FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15 year olds
▪ Mobile drop-in vaccination sites
▪ County vaccine site information
o Virtual city programs:
▪ Public meetings
▪ Library Storytime
▪ Cannon Art Gallery
▪ Town Hall Meetings on Homelessness
▪ Community Art Grants
▪ Applications for Board & Commission vacancies
▪ Cybersecurity awareness webinar
▪ National Bike Month classes
▪ Nathan & Jessie Jazz concert
▪ Senior Theatre workshop series
▪ E-Bike safety workshop
o Updated COVID-19 webpages
o Sent employee supervisors update on telecommuting policies
c: Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Michael Calderwood, Fire Chief
Neil Gallucci, Police Chief
Maria Callander, Information Technology Director
David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer
Judy von Kalinowski, Human Resources Director
Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director
Nick Ordille, Assistant Fire Chief
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director