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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2021-05-17 Item 7A - COVID-19 - Coronavirus Weekly ReportCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials Meeting Date Prepared by Mayors review Council review 05/17/21 RB ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. 7.A. 163 STAFF SPONSOR: RACHEL BIANCHI ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 05/17/21 AGENDA ITEM TITLE A weekly update on the City's planning and response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) CATEGORY 11 Discussion 05/ 17/21 ❑ Motion Mtg Date ❑ Resolution Mtg Date ❑ Ordinance Mtg Date ❑ Bid Award Mtg Date ❑ Public Hearing Mtg Date ❑ Other Mtg Date Mtg Date SPONSOR n Council 11 Mayor ❑ HR ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ TS ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PTV 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 Corn ❑ Planning/Economic Dev. ❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. DATE: N/A COMMITTEE CHAIR: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. COMMITTEE N/A N/A COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $ $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 05/17/21 Coronavirus Report 163 164 Coronavirus Response Update May 17, 2021 * Denotes All New Content in the Section Essential Services and City Operations There have been no changes to essential services or City operations since the last report. City staff have formed a committee to begin looking at what post -pandemic work in the organization will look like once all City facilities can reopen safely. Like many other employers, we recognize that the pandemic will likely result in a change in how some work is performed. A committee representing all departments and levels within the organization has been formed to gather ideas for what post -pandemic work will look like. As a reminder, the earliest that all City facilities would reopen is July 6, 2021. Financial Stability There have been no changes since the last report. 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 staff assisted three households (seven individuals) for a total of $5,000 during the past week. Currently, nine additional households are in various stages of the intake process. We anticipate that KC EPRAP 2.0 will open as scheduled on Monday, May 17`h Below is the funding source breakdown for assistance this past week: HB 1406 rent assistance = $1,200 COVID rent and utility assistance funds = $3,800 Rent: $3,000 Utility: $800 Staff spoke with 18 households in need of rental assistance. Back -owing rent was $500 to over $12,000. Breakdown of back owing rent: $500-$1,200 = 6 $1,250-$3,500 = 7 $3,600-$4,000 = 3 Over $4,000 = 2 City staff is working with other utility providers in Tukwila (Seattle City Light, Water District 125, Valley View Sewer District, Highline Water District and PSE) to understand the magnitude of Tukwila residents and business who have delinquent utility accounts. This information will be brought forward to the Council with the discussion of how to use the American Rescue Plan funds in the coming weeks. 1 165 * Business Recovery Business Re -Openings and Closings On March 22, the entire State entered Phase 3 of the Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery. Under this plan, counties will be individually evaluated every three weeks with evaluations occurring on a Monday and changes taking effect on the following Friday. If a county fails both of the evaluation metrics, it will move down one phase. The first evaluation occurred on April 12 and three counties in the State were required to roll back to Phase 2. Fortunately, King County remained in Phase 3. The second evaluation was scheduled to occur on May 3. Based on King County's metrics, it was very likely that we would roll back to Phase 2. However, on May 4 the Governor announced a two week pause and that every county would remain in its current phase which means we continue in Phase 3 for the next two weeks. The next evaluation is scheduled for May 18. Based on the rate of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations over the past week, if we continue at our current averages, we will not roll back. Phase 3 allows a significant increase in activity compared to Phase 2. In Phase 3 generally all of the indoor and outdoor activities allowed in Phase 2 that were capped at 25% occupancy are allowed up to 50% occupancy to a maximum of 400 people. Examples of these activities are dining, retail, professional services, personal services, worship services, card rooms, museums, gyms and fitness, and movie theaters. Other types of indoor entertainment are also allowed with restrictions, such as: karaoke and recreational singing, darts, billiards, arcade games, trampoline facilities, indoor playgrounds, and training classes. Another significant increase in Phase 3 compared to Phase 2 is that in-person spectators at events is allowed. This includes professional and high school sports, motorsports, rodeos, graduations, and other spectator events. Generally, indoor venues are capped at the lower of 50% capacity or 400 people. A large indoor facility may go up to 600 people. Outdoor spaces are capped at 50% capacity up to 400 people and 25% capacity over 400 to a maximum of 9,000. Seating must be assigned, individual seats that are reserved in advance. In all cases restrictions such as distancing, masking, hygiene, and spectator guidelines will still be required. Business Assistance The State approved a $2.4 billion of federal funding for COVID assistance which includes $240 million for small business assistance grants. The grants will be administered by the State's Department of Commerce. Their application portal opened on March 29 with applications due by April 9. On March 29 and April 2, we notified our businesses about the grant opportunity. The State Department of Commerce has implemented a very efficient grant portal and process for this round. Based on a very preliminary review, approximate 165 small businesses in Tukwila applied. The demographics of the majority ownership of the businesses was self -identified as approximately 26% African American/Black, 37% Asian American, 5% Hispanic, 2% LGBTQ+, 34% Woman, and 1% Veteran. Note, ownership of a particular business may include multiple categories and not all applications may be qualified. The State hopes to complete the review and approve the grants soon. The federal government's new $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act includes very significant funding to support business including $28.6 billion for a Restaurant Revitalization Fund, an additional $15 billion for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), an additional $10 billion for State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), and an additional $7.5 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Those programs will be administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. On March 30 the government extended the PPP application period through May. 166 Unemployment The unemployment claims data report will be included monthly. The report though March was included in the agenda packet for the May 3rd Council meeting. On March 11, 2021 the President signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. The new law extends Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), which is for workers who have exhausted all other benefits, plus the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), which benefits people who do not qualify for regular unemployment such as self-employed people and independent contractor, for an additional 29 weeks. It also extends the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) which provides an extra $300 per week for eligible claimants who are receiving benefits from any unemployment program through September 6, 2021. Information on employment resources for community members that have been affected by job loss or reduced hours due to COVID is posted on the City's website and has been shared with social service partners. Staff promoted it through our social media accounts. * Meeting our Community's Basic Needs April/May 2021: Tukwila Food Pantry • 5/6 -371 • 5/8 - 387 • 5/11 - 321 Pantry numbers also include Door Dash deliveries. Five National Guard are currently on-site with the end date of July 2021. Homestead is breaking ground for the affordable housing project in early June. Parking will be challenging during construction, particularly for the unhoused community that live in their cars, volunteers, and guest. Senior Meal Distribution for the week of April May 3-7 included the following: • Duwamish Curb (Tuesday's Duwamish Curve Cafe - curbside pickup meals): 45 people were served on 5/4. • Meals on Wheels: 18 residents received 205 meals. • Operation Senior Meal Drop: 119 meals delivered to 17 residents, in 15 households. The Park n' Play youth meal and recreation activity kit distribution for the week of April 26, was as follows: Attendance 248 Meals 85 Breakfast Items 90 Snack Items 0 Rec Kits 596 Masks 253 Fitness and Wellness: 130 people visited the TCC fitness room, and another 155 people attended Group Fitness Classes during the week of April 26— April 30. Public Safety Plan Construction Protects There have been no changes to the Public Safety Plan projects since the last report. 3 167 Compliance with the Governor's Order There have been no changes to compliance issues since the last report. * Covid-19 Testing Sites Below are the three current nearest testing sites in/to Tukwila. For more information on free testing sites in King County, visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/testing.aspx • Tukwila Pantry, testing is no longer being offered at the Tukwila Pantry • Highline College, Wednesdays 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Church by the Side of the Road, beginning Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 8:30 to 5:30 Monday through Saturday. • Abu Bakr Islamic Center expects to offer free testing once a month. The following are the number of individuals tested over the past week at the Church by the Side of the Road. This is a regional testing facility drawing individuals from across south King County. Positive rates for the prior weeks were hovering around 18.5%. All testing locations in the region are seeing a significant surge in the number of people requesting tests. King County has contracted with off-duty officers to provide traffic management along Tukwila International Boulevard and Military Road to mitigate traffic impacts in the neighborhood. • 5/12 — 170 individuals tested • 5/11— 168 individuals tested • 5/10 — closed • 5/9 — 141 individuals tested • 5/8 —183 individuals tested • 5/7 — 219 individuals tested • 5/6 — 251 individuals tested * Mobile Vaccine Team & Vaccination Update On Monday, March 1, 2021 the Tukwila Fire Department deployed its Mobile Vaccine Team (MVT) to provide COVID-19 vaccines to eligible under the state's 1B category. The MVT is focusing this initial effort on senior housing. The following is the information available as of this writing for vaccinations given by the MVT. 5/9 —The Tukwila Mobile Vaccination Team assisted Zone 3 with a vaccination clinic serving IBEW and Martin Luther King Labor Council members. At the March 1, 2021 Council meeting, staff was asked to provide an update on vaccination information. As of May 12, 2021, Seattle & King County Public Health reports that 1,301,166 (70.3%) King County residents have received their first dose of the vaccine and 955,506 (51.6%) have been fully vaccinated. As of May 12, 2021 - Burien, Renton, Tukwila, and SeaTac communities (the geographic location tracked by the Health Department) the following proportion of the total population has received at least their first dose: 16 years old and higher: 64.9% 65 years old and higher: 89.0% 75 years old and higher: 90.9% 168 As of April 15, 2021 all adults over 16 are eligible for the vaccine. Individuals are encouraged to visit vaccinelocater.doh.wa.gov to learn where they can receive the free vaccine. There are many ways for community members to access the vaccine at no cost. Multiple appointments are available at publicly run mass vaccination sites in the area, as well as private opportunities. As of this writing, all locations below have open appointments; additional locations can be found at: vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov. • Walgreens — 3716 S. 144th Tukwila. walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19 • Target — 301 Strander Boulevard. cvs.com/vaccine/intake/store/covid-screener/covid-qns • Auburn — 1101 Supermall Way — appointment required. KingCounty.gov/COVID/Registration • Kent — Showare Center — appointment required. KingCounty.gov/COVID/Registration • City of Seattle — Rainier Beach Boat Launch — subscribe to list to learn for open appointments at Seattle.gov/Mayor/Covid-19/vaccinations or call 206-684-2489 (interpretation available) • SeaMar — Burien, Seattle and White Center locations. seamar.org/covid-vaccine • Kaiser Permanente — 2715 Naches Avenue, Renton (membership not required) * Public Health — Seattle & King County Covid-19 Outbreak Summary — Tukwila King County Public Health - Seattle & King County COVID-19 Outbreak Summary Update date 5/12/2021 8:46 AM Click on the icons to explore this dashboard: Overview Demographics Geography Geography over time Select city to compare: Count Summary of counts for Tukwila Overall Past 14 days New since Percent Rate per 100,000 Compared to Icing Count Percent yesterday residents County rate Positives Hospitalizations Deaths due to COV 1D• i 9 illness All test results People tested Legend: 1$54 2 7.6% of all tests 88 0 4.7% of all positive cases 16 0 0.9% of all positive cases 24,436 39 10,597 13 Lower than overall King County rate 8,858.1 420.4 76.4 116.7511 50,630.7 A, • 71.00 10.0% 1.0 1.4% 1.0 1.4% 711.0 279.0 . Similar to overall King County rate . Higher than overall King County rate 5 169