HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2020-07-13 Item 3B - COVID-19 - Weekly ReportCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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3.B.
STAFF SPONSOR: RACHEL BIANCHI
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 7/ 13/20
AGENDA ITEM TITLE A weekly update on the City's planning and response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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SPONSOR ❑ Council ® Mayor ❑ HR ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ TS ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PW
SPONSOR'S The City is actively engaged in regional efforts to address the coronavirus (COVID-19).
SUMMARY Staff are providing the Council with updated information regarding the City's response to
COVID-19.
REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure ❑ CommunitySvs/Safety ❑ Finance Com ❑ Planning/Economic Dev.
❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
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ATTACHMENTS
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Coronavirus Report
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Coronavirus Response Update
July 13, 2020
Essential Services and City Operations
There are no changes to essential services or City operations since the last report.
The City is continuing to refine a reopening plan corresponding with the State's "Safe Start" phased approach to
reopening the state. It should be noted that only in Phase 3 do they recommend re -opening customer -facing
government services, and even at that time telework is still strongly encouraged for non -customer facing
positions.
Financial Stability
At the May 18 City Council meeting the Council approved various measures for the mayor to implement to
address the revenue shortfalls associated with the coronavirus pandemic. The Council continues to receive
regular updates on the implementation of the financial measures associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
Police Staffing and Calls for Service
There have been no changes to Police staffing since the last report. Below are the calls for service in the month
of June, with last year's calls for service for reference.
2020 — 2227 calls for service
2019 — 2715 calls for service
Fire Staffine and Calls for Service
There have been no changes to Fire staffing since the last report. The detailed monthly calls for service report
will be available in the next weekly coronavirus report.
Human Services
Human Services continue to serve Tukwila residents at a higher than normal rate. Staff has committed all of the
July funds as of this writing and continues to work with local partners to leverage additional funds beyond the
HB 1406 and City general fund dollars.
Business Recovery
Business Re -Openings
As of July 8, King County continues in Phase 2 of Washington's "Safe Start" four phase business reopening plan.
Nearly all types of business activities are allowed but some are at reduced capacity such as retail, restaurants,
card rooms, etc. All businesses must follow physical distancing, sanitation, and other safety procedures. Card
rooms are limited to 200 individuals or 25% of building capacity and must meet numerous sanitation and other
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requirements. Economic Development staff recently spoke with the manager of one of our card rooms and
learned that customers are returning even with the additional safety precautions.
On July 7, the Governor announced the extension of the Safe Start proclamation until August 6th. This extension
includes requirements for customers to wear face coverings when entering a business and businesses must now
enforce that requirement. Bar style seating and live music is now prohibited in Phase 3. Due to the increase in
COVID-19 cases across the State, the Governor has put a two week pause on counties entering into the next
phase. In staffs opinion, it is very important for the public and businesses to follow the requirements for face
coverings, physical distancing, hygiene, isolation and contract tracing so that we don't have to close portions of
our business sectors that are now open and can continue to open the rest of the economy.
Business Assistance
During the week of 7/6 staff sent an email to all businesses with more updates and resources.
Staff continued work to expand SavingLocalKC.com and ExperienceTukwila.
PPE
The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce is participating with chambers and business organizations across
the region to distribute PPE provided King County to small businesses. The PPE includes cloth face coverings,
disposable masks, and hand sanitizer. They hosted a distribution for small businesses at Starfire Sports on
Wednesday, July 81h. 516 businesses came to pick up 568 kits.
Meeting our Community's Basic Needs
Senior Meal Distribution
Last week, due to staff vacations this week, staff doubled the amount of meals distributed to each household so
there was no distribution this week. Staff will resume distribution next week.
Parks and Recreation staff created an online electronic form for Senior meal calling.
Here is the link to fill out the Senior Meal orders: https://seam.ly/GBgadbcZ
Instructions to fill out the form:
1. Click the link above
2. Fill out name, address, phone
3. Place numbers of meals for each one (you can leave blank if 0)
4. Fill out Delivery, status and notes if applicable
S. Hit sign and submit
6. Fill out your name and email, click I agree check box and then "apply signature"
7. Now click "Finalize & Submit"
8. You can now click link again and start a new form at step 1.
The form will be sent to Tracy and she will print out at the TCC for packing. Once Sheri is back, we can have
them sent to Sheri.
Tukwila Food Pantry
• Saturday, July 4: 465 households
• Tuesday, July 7: 356 households
• National Guard to be on site until August 2, 2020. (TBD)
City of Tukwila Mask Distribution Update
Approximately 5,000 masks are ready for distribution as follows:
• City Council/Mayor - 250 masks were dropped off to Laurel's office for the City Council members or the
Mayor to personally distribute
• Tukwila School District —1,000 masks were dropped off to the TSD Admin Bldg. for distribution at the 3
elementary school food distribution sites
• Impact Public Schools — 250 masks were dropped off for distribution to the community
• Tukwila Parks & Recreation —1,250 masks are being distributed at Park n'Play sites and to seniors
through Operation Senior Meal Drop & Meals on Wheels
• Tukwila Pantry —1,000 masks were dropped off for distribution to the community
• SnackPack— 250 masks available to distribute at summer feeding site at Hampton Hills Apartments
• Tukwila Farmer's Market (Wednesdays, 4-7pm) — 500 masks available for distribution by City
Council/City Staff/P&R Americorp
• City facilities (public facing counters) — 500 masks have been held back for distribution at City public
facing counters
3,000 masks are available to restock the above mentioned partners and/or distribute to other community
partners who can share them out to the Tukwila community.
Public Safety Plan Construction Projects
There have been no changes to the Public Safety Plan projects since the last report.
Compliance with the Governor's Order
There have been no changes to compliance issues since the last report.
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