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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2020-07-27 Item 4B - COVID-19 - Weekly ReportCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS ITEMNO. Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor's review Council review 7/27/20 RB ITEM INFORMATION STAFF SPONSOR: RACHEL BIANCHI ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 7/27/20 AGENDA ITEM TITLE A weekly update on the City's planning and response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) CATEGORY ® Discussion Mtg Date 07/27/20 ❑ Motion Mtg Date ❑ Resolution Mtg Date ❑ Ordinance Mtg Date ❑ Bid Axard Mtg Date ❑ Pubbc Heating Mtg Date ❑ Other Mtg Date SPONSOR ❑ Council ® Mayor ❑ HR ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ TS ❑ P&R ❑ Pobce ❑ PlV 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. DATE: N /A COMMITTEE CHAIR: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. N/A COMMITTEE N/A COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 07/27/20 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 07/27/20 Coronavirus Report 29 30 Coronavirus Response Update July 27, 2020 Essential Services and City Operations There are no changes to essential services or City operations since the last report. This past Thursday our Governor explained that COVID cases continue to increase in the State, recently hitting both the highest single day rate of new cases and highest weekly rolling average since the pandemic began. Based on these numbers, he said that we are "on an unsustainable path in the spread of the virus" and announced new Safe Start phase limits. Effective July 20, the number of individuals allowed in social gatherings during Phase 3 will be reduced from 50 people to 10 people. Counties in Phase 2 may continue to have social gatherings of up to five people. Additionally, the governor and secretary announced a prohibition on all live entertainment, indoor or outdoor, statewide. This includes drive-in concerts, comedy clubs and music in restaurants. The governor noted that if Washingtonians continue failing to adhere to mask -wearing and social distancing, today's announcement may be a forerunner to more rollbacks. 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, the most recent of which was at the July 13, 2020 Committee of the Whole. Police Staffing and Calls for Service There have been no changes to Police staffing since the last report. Fire Staffing and Calls for Service There have been no changes to Fire staffing since the last report. Human Services Human Services continue to serve Tukwila residents at a higher than normal rate. Human Services continues to serve Tukwila residents at a higher than pre-COVID rate. Staff has committed $16,064.78 in rent and utility assistance so far this month. This represents 16 unduplicated households, 41 individuals. All households have been impacted by wage loss; several have been waiting since March/April for unemployment to begin. M Business Business Re -Openings As of July 22, King County continues in Phase 2 of Washington's "Safe Start" four phase business reopening plan. On July 141" the Governor announced he is extending the Statewide pause on counties moving to new phases through July 28t" at the earliest due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. The Governor's office has indicated that the soonest that King County could move to Phase 3 is August 11. However, we think it is highly unlikely that King County will move into Phase 3 that soon due to the increasing spread of the virus. On July 16, the Governor explained that COVID cases continue to increase in the State recently hitting both the highest single day rate of new cases and highest weekly rolling average since the pandemic began. Based on these numbers, he said that we are "on an unsustainable path in the spread of the virus" and announced new Safe Start phase limits, effective July 20. The number of individuals allowed in social gatherings during Phase 3 will be reduced from 50 people to 10 people. Additionally, the governor and secretary announced a prohibition on all live entertainment, indoor or outdoor, statewide. This includes drive-in concerts, comedy clubs and music in restaurants. The governor noted that if Washingtonians continue failing to adhere to mask -wearing and social distancing, this announcement may be a forerunner to more rollbacks. Business Assistance Work continues on Saving LocaIKC.com, ExperienceTukwila, collaborating with the Chamber and other regional organizations, and determining how to use the $31,965 grant from King County to best help small businesses. Staff sent an email to all Tukwila businesses with updates on resources. Meeting our Community's Basic Needs Senior Meal Distribution Staff distributed 405 meals to 66 seniors in the City of Tukwila. Tukwila Food Pantry The Tukwila Food Pantry remains busy with approximately 350 — 550 households served on each distribution day of Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday. City of Tukwila Mask Distribution 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 32 • 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. In addition, King County has indicated they will make another 8,000 masks available to the City and we will continue to use these distribution opportunities for the additional masks. Public Safetv Plan Construction Pro 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. 33