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Home My WebLink About2021-05-12; Coronavirus Response Update 136; Harrison, David Fire Department Safety Center 2560 Orion Way | Carlsbad, CA 92010 | 760-931-2141 Memo ID# 2021098 Council Memorandum May 12, 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 136 This memorandum provides the City Council with an update on the city’s response actions related to COVID-19. This memorandum 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 11) California County Confirmed cases 3,656,976 278,307 Increase since last memo 11,626 1492 Percentage increase since last memo .32% .52% Deaths 61,246 3,725 Carlsbad status of outbreak (Updated data from May 11) Carlsbad 92008 92009 92010 92011 Confirmed cases 4,875 1,378 1,808 794 892 Increase since last memo 43 15 16 6 6 Percentage increase .89% 1.1% .89% .76% .68% Deaths 59 25 17 9 8 *Note: Total and ZIP code tallies come from different county reporting sources and do not always add up. CORONAVIRUS ACTIONS May 12, 2021 Page 2 Human Resources • Status of employees with possible COVID-19 exposure: As of May 12 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 1 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 4.22%, slightly lower than the 4.43% rate reported in Encinitas and the 4.90% rate in Poway. CORONAVIRUS ACTIONS May 12, 2021 Page 3 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 COVID-19 calls 5/3-5/9 Extra patrol Educational contact Health order violation Party Other Medical Transient 241 15 3 2 2 1 1 Community Development • Weekly update on outdoor activation permits as of May 8: On private property On public right of way Total # of permits Businesses applied* Permits pending 1 0 1 1 Permits approved 96 25 121 112 Total 97 25 122 115 *Several businesses applied for multiple permits. • Weekly update on building permit activity as of May 8: Last week Weekly avg. Feb-March 2020 Permits issued 73 72 Inspections 298 335 Video inspections 42 n/a Permits finalized 89 63 *All inspections conducted with social distancing measures CORONAVIRUS ACTIONS May 12, 2021 Page 4 Parks & Recreation • 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 will increase the capacity of these centers to be consistent with the state’s tier allowance starting May 15 o Staff will also expand 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 anticipates increasing 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 will increase the capacity for such private events, consistent with the state’s tier allowance, starting June 5 • Update on senior meal program: o Provided 798 meals to Carlsbad residents 60 or older during the past week ▪ 471 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 14% 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 • Staff provided the following new virtual programs: o Stop Running to the Restroom: Treatment Options for BPH - Urology expert presented information about benign prostatic hyperplasia, the most common condition in aging men, and how it affects quality of life and what treatment options are available. The session was held on April 29. o Ecological Adventures - This science class experience focuses on nature and investigating the area around Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Students will be on the move while they discover the outdoors during nature walks, environmental projects and park exploration. The class was offered in two sessions, starting May 5 and ending May 27. o Yoga Rascals - Students learn a variety of yoga poses and poems as well as breathing and relaxation techniques. The class began May 7 and ends May 28. • Canceled special event permit applications for the following events: o USPFC Biathlon, a run/shoot event, proposed for June 19, 2021, as a result of notification by event organizer and staff’s concurrence CORONAVIRUS ACTIONS May 12, 2021 Page 5 o Carlsbad Triathlon, scheduled for July 11, 2021, as a result of notification by event contractor and staff’s concurrence o Octoberfest, scheduled for Oct. 2, 2021, as a result of notification by event organizer, the Rotary Club of Carlsbad 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 California State of Emergency declaration will extend to the end of 2021 o Water bill assistance o Emergency rental assistance extension o Paycheck Protection Program o Reminder of all the public health guidelines o COVID-19 local case numbers and data o City Manager Updates transitioning to once a week, on Wednesdays o Vaccine updates ▪ Vaccination progress, milestones and supply ▪ Tracking the variants ▪ Vaccine eligibility ▪ No appointments required for county vaccine sites ▪ Evening appointments available at three county vaccine sites o Virtual city programs: ▪ Public meetings ▪ Library Storytime ▪ Cannon Art Gallery ▪ Family Open Studios ▪ Community Art Grants ▪ Applications for board and commission vacancies ▪ Cybersecurity awareness webinar o Updated COVID-19 webpages o Sent employee update #83 ▪ Expanded in-person services ▪ Reminder of new telecommuting options ▪ City dress code ▪ Employee cases and vaccination updates ▪ Cybersecurity awareness o Updated employee Q&A on website with latest information CORONAVIRUS ACTIONS May 12, 2021 Page 6 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