AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
8 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 31, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
Alonen
APPROVED BY:
PREPARED BY:
SUBJECT: 1. Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the Amount of $50,000 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Downtown Account for the Development of a Temporary Cooling Center.
2. Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Non-Profit Organizations for the Establishment of a Temporary Cooling Center Not-to- Exceed $50,000
Recommendation:
1. Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the amount of $50,000 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Downtown account for the development of a temporary cooling center.
2. Authorize the city manager to enter into an agreement with non-profit organizations for the establishment of a temporary cooling center not-to-exceed $50,000.
Background:
On June 22, 2023, the City Council adopted City of Calexico FY 2023-24 Budget.
Discussion & Analysis:
The City of Calexico is experiencing extreme weather conditions; the current heat wave has reached temperatures up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. These weather conditions are a concern for the City of Calexico and its vulnerable population. Several emergency calls and heat related deaths have been identified in Imperial County as well as in the City of Mexicali. The community of Calexico is in great need of a temporary cooling center to provide relief to individuals without adequate cooling systems in their homes, as well as those without homes. A cooling center is an air-conditioned public or private space to temporarily deal with the adverse health effects of extreme heat weather conditions. These types of centers are designed to provide relief and protection from heat and are used by many communities to protect their most vulnerable residents during extreme weather conditions.
City Staff is in the process of identifying Non-Profit organizations to establish and manage a temporary cooling center facility, subject to approval of funding allocation from city council. The facility, if approved, will serve seniors, disabled, and houseless individuals that are exposed to the heat wave.
The request also includes authorization to the city manager to enter into an agreement with non-profit organizations for the establishment of a temporary cooling center not-to-exceed $50,000.
Fiscal Impact:
$50,000 from Fund 255 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Account 91-907 - Downtown Rehabilitation.
Coordinated With:
City Manager and Finance Department
Attachments):
1. Budget Amendment Resolution.
2. Data from Imperial County Health Department.
3. Email correspondence and newspapers articles related to the extreme heat wave in Imperial County and Mexicali.
2 BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO.
BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
WHEREAS, the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 was adopted by Resolution No. 2023-39 of the City Council on June 22, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized the amendment of the Final Budget, in accordance with proper governmental accounting and financial reporting practices; and NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Calexico hereby resolves and authorizes the following action(s) AMENDMENTS TO ADOPTED BUDGET:
1) Record Revenue Estimates(s)
Fund No. Department Division Account Sub-Account Amount Total
2) Record Appropiation(s)
Fund No. Department Division Account Sub-Account Amount Total
3) Record Transfer of Funds:
FROM:
Fund No. Department Division Account Sub-Account Amount 255 91 907 56000 000 $ 50,000.00
Total $ 50,000.00
TO:
Fund No. Department Division Account Sub-Account Amount 255 91 907 56000 012 $ 50,000.00
Total $ 50,000.00
c: Finance Department
-ORM FIN003(Revised 07/2016)
5)Purpose of Budget Amendment:
Allocations of resources for the Development of a temporary cooling center PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Councit of the City of Calexico at the regular meeting this 31st day of July, 2023.
Raul Ureña, Mayor
ATTEST:
GABRIELA T. GARCIA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARLOS CAMPOS, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
CITY OF CALEXICO ) ss.
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL)
1, Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk of the City of Calexico, do hereby certify under the penalty of perjury, that the foregoing Resolution No. 2023-_ - was duly adopted by the City Council at their special meeting of said City Council held on the 31st day of July, 2023 by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
GABRIELA T. GARCIA, City Clerk
City of Calexico
cc: Finance Department
FORM FIN003(Revised 07/2016)
PUBLIC
2023 Heat-Related Illness Update
Imperial County Public Health Department
CALIFORNI Surveillance: 5/1/2023-7/19/2023
HEALTH
Heat-Related Illness Surveillance Heat Illness Cases by Week 125°F
14 Imperial Public Health 12 •
The County 115°F
Department collects data in collaboration with
El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC), 8 105°F
Highest Temperatu
Pioneers Memorial Hospital (PMH), and the 6
Imperial County Coroner's Office to monitor 95°F
N A
heat-related illnesses and deaths due to
environmental heat exposure. This report 85°F
includes the most up-to-date data on heat- 5/7 5/14 5/21 5/28 6/4 6/11 6/18 6/25 7/2 7/9 7/16 related illnesses and deaths in the county. • Other • Heat Exhaustion • Heat Stroke • Deaths • High Temperature Between May 1st to July 19th, 2023, local hospitals reported a total of 51 cases of heat-related illnesses. Among the cases with known age (n=49), the age range was 3 to 88 years old, with a median age of 47 years. Out of the total cases (n=51), 84% occurred in males and 16% occurred in females. Further analysis reveals that, 21% of the reported cases were homeless, 47% were residents of Imperial County, 20% were categorized as unknown due to lack of address information, 8% were undocumented immigrants, and 4% were from Out of County. Among the cases with available ethnicity information (n=36), 69% were identified as Hispanic. It is important to note that all individuals were outdoors at the time they experienced the onset of illness. Regarding the reported 7 deaths, it should be noted they are considered probable as they have not yet been confirmed by the coroner. All the reported deaths (100%) are male. Among the cases with available age information (n=5), 40% were between 18-49 years old, 20% were between 50-64 years old, and 40% were 65 years or older.
The deaths occurred in the following locations: Winterhaven (43%), Brawley (14%), Palo Verde Desert (14%), Calexico (14%), and Niland (14%). For more detailed information on heat-related illness, please refer to Figure 1 below.
Figure 1. Heat Illness cases by Work Related, Hospitalization, and Age Group Work Related Hospitalization Age Group
25 15
25 20 20
Number of Cases Number of Cases
5 5
0 Yes No/Unknown 0-17 18-49 50 - 64 65+ UNK
Yes No
• Other • Heat Exhaustion • Heat Stroke • Deaths Other Heat Exhaustion # Heat Stroke # Deaths #Other Heat Exhaustion • Heat Stroke •Deaths Heat related
For more information on Morbidity & 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 heat-related illness surveillance, contact Mortality
the Imperial County Public Health 18 25
Heat Stroke 1 17 21
Department at (442)-265-7481.
Heat Exhaustion 22 166 140 98 191
To access the latest update or end of year Other illnesses (i.e. reports from previous years, please visit heat fatigue, 21 99 89 132 150 our website: dehydration)
https://www.icphd.org/medical-provider- 23 5 25
Deaths 7
resources/reports
Totals 51 310 269 256 391
Nore Heat Surveilance su edited rent, enders Meril Healthcare District, and Imperial County Coroner.
Exposure to high temperatures can cause serious health problems including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and even death. For more information, go to: Extreme Heat, Natural Disasters and Severe Weather, CDC PUBLIC
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Imperial County Public Health Department
CALIFORNIT
Surveillance: 5/1/2023-7/19/2023
HEALTH
Excessive Heat Warning
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until Wednesday July 27, at 8:00PM.
Affected Area: Imperial County
Dangerously hot conditions, Temperatures will range from 110 °F to 118 °F.
For more information visit the National Weather Service *Excessive Heat Warning is issued when an excessive heat event is expected in the next 36 hours. It is issued when an excessive heat event is occurring, is imminent, or there is a very high probability of occurring.
Cool Centers & Temperature (°F)
Hydration Stations 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 106 108 110 40 80 81 83 85 88 91 94 97 101 105 109 114 119 124 130 136 The Imperial County Public 45 80 82 84 87 89 93 96 100 104 109 114 119 124 130 137 Health Department 50 81 83 85 88 91 95 99 103 108 113 118 124 131 137 encourages Imperial County 55 81 84 86 89 93 97 101 106 112 117 124 130 137 residents to take the 60 82 84 88 91 95 100 105 110 116 123 129 137 appropriate precautions in 65 82 85 89 93 98 103 108 114 121 128 136 the summer in order to Relative Humidity (%)
70 83 86 90 95 100 105 112 119 126 134
prevent heat-related
75 84 88 92 97 103 109 116 124 132
illnesses.
80 84 89 94 100 106 113 121 129
85 85 90 96 102 110 117 126 135
Imperial County Cities will be
90 86 91 98 105 113 122 131
providing residents with
cooling centers and 95 86 93 100 108 117 127
hydration stations this 100 87 95 103 112 121 132
summer.
Likelihood of Heat Disorders with Prolonged Exposure or Strenuous Activity For locations and hours of
operation, visit: Caution Extreme Caution • Danger • Extreme Danger icphd.org/coolcenters, or Heat Index: Heat Effect: Heatstroke/sunstroke is highly Likely with continued exposure reach out to your local city. 130+°F: Recommendations: Avoid strenuous outdoor activity; stay indoors in an air- conditioned facility; stay well hydrated; check on your family, friends, and neighbors.
Heat Index: Heat effect: Sunstroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heat stroke is 105-129°F possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity. Recommendations: Avoid strenuous outdoor activity; stay indoors in an air-conditioned facility; stay well hydrated.
Heat Index: Heat Effect: Sunstroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible with prolonged 90-104°F exposure and/or physical activity.
Recommendations: Limit strenuous outdoor activity; limit your time outdoors; stay well hydrated.
Heat Index: Heat Effect: Fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity. 80-89°F Recommendations: Limit your time outdoors; stay well hydrated.
Heat index, sometimes referred to as the apparent temperature and given in degrees Fahrenheit, is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored with the actual air temperature.
Esperanza Colio
From: Janette Angulo <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 3:08 PM
To: Esperanza Colio
Subject: Heat illness surveillance
Good afternoon Esperanza,
Here's the link to latest Heat Illness Surveillance Report 7.25.2023.
Here's some information cut directly from that report, and that may be of interest to you:
"The Imperial County Public Health Department collects data in collaboration with El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC), Pioneers Memorial Hospital (PMH), and the Imperial County Coroner's Office to monitor heat-related illnesses and deaths due to environmental heat exposure. This report includes the most up-to- date data on heat[1]related illnesses and deaths in the county. Between May 1st to July 19th, 2023, local hospitals reported a total of 51 cases of heat-related illnesses. Among the cases with known age (n=49), the age range was 3 to 88 years old, with a median age of 47 years. Out of the total cases (n=51), 84% occurred in males and 16% occurred in females. Further analysis reveals that, 21% of the reported cases were homeless, 47% were residents of Imperial County, 20% were categorized as unknown due to lack of address information, 8% were undocumented immigrants, and 4% were from Out of County. Among the cases with available ethnicity information (n=36), 69% were identified as Hispanic. It is important to note that all individuals were outdoors at the time they experienced the onset of illness. Regarding the reported 7 deaths, it should be noted they are considered probable as they have not yet been confirmed by the coroner. All the reported deaths (100%) are male. Among the cases with available age information (n=5), 40% were between 18-49 years old, 20% were between 50-64 years old, and 40% were 65 years or older. The deaths occurred in the following locations: Winterhaven (43%), Brawley (14%), Palo Verde Desert (14%), Calexico (14%), and Niland (14%). For more detailed information on heat-related illness...." Let me know if you need anything else.
Thank you,
Janette Angulo, MPA
Director
Imperial County Public Health Department
935 Broadway Avenue
El Centro, CA 92243
[email protected]
Phone: (442) 265-1336
Fax: (760) 352-9933
www.icphd.org
PUBLIC
CALIFORNIT
HEALTH
Suman más de 20 defunciones por golpe de calor en diez dias 7/27/23,2:59 PM
Suman más de 20 defunciones
por golpe de calor en diez días
Las víctimas de calor son personas en situación de calle y gran porcentaje de ellas dieron positivo a sustancias psicoactivas...
Por Karla Baylon.
24 de Julio de 2023
Las más de 20 defunciones en tan solo un periodo de diez días ha preocupado y sido motivo de alerta para la Secretaría de Salud del estado, reconoce el titular de la dependencia, José Adrién Medina Amarillas.
Hace un mes la Secretaría de Salud arrancó con el programa 'Un verano seguro" con la colocación de más de 200 puntos de https://www.elimparcial.com/mexicali/mexicali/Suman-mas-de-20-defunciones-por-golpe-de-calor-en-diez-dias-20230724-0005.html 1/5 Suman más de 20 defunciones por golpe de calor en diez dias 7/27/23, 2:59 PM
hidratación entre las comunidades sin embargo ante el incremento de afectaciones por el calor, tomarán nuevas medidas.
"'Nos ha preocupado que a pesar de ello, en los últimos 10 días ha habido 20 fallecimientos en Mexicali por muertes de calor y esos fallecimientos se han dado, básicamente aquí en la zona urbana, en la zona donde tenemos identificado que existe una gran población de sujetos en condición de calle, o personas que tienen problemas de adicciones o de salud mental" , detalló Medina Amarillas.
Más sobre este tema
Para prevenir que sigan aumentando las afectaciones asociadas a la ola de calor, instalaron un nuevo punto de hidratación ubicado en la zona del Ferrocarril, donde además de ofrecer agua y suero, también se ofrecerá estancia en un área ventilada y regaderas para quienes deseen bañarse.
El funcionario declaró que un alto porcentaje de las personas que fallecen a causa del calor, dan positivo al uso de sustancias, por lo que sí representa un mayor riesgo el consumo de drogas. 2/5
https://www.elimparcial.com/mexicali/mexicali/Suman-mas-de-20-defunciones-por-golpe-de-calor-en-diez-dias-20230724-0005.html 7127/23, 2:59 PM
"Mientras la persona está bajo el efecto de la sustancia nociva, no tiene cuidado de hidratarse, no tiene cuidado de no exponerse al sol, no tiene cuidado de estar en un área confortable o cómoda que le evite las consecuencias y más que nada esa es la razón por la que fallecen"
De ser necesario, el Secretario de Salud mencionó que podrían colocar más puntos como este en otras zonas de la ciudad, principalmente las identificadas con alta presencia de personas en condición de calle.
El punto de hidratación operará hasta el 31 de agosto, todos los días a partir de las 9:00 de la mañana a las 16:00 horas de la tarde, debido a que es el periodo de tiempo identificado cuando se registra mayor incidencia por causas asociadas al calor.
Además de brindar suero, también se ofrecerán servicios médicos como la toma de presión y glucosa así como primeros auxilios para aquellas personas que por su condición de calle tienen heridas en las extremidades.
Para los puntos de hidratación contaron con la donación de empresas como Coca-cola, Jugos del Fuerte y Arca Continental.
En lo que va del verano la Secretaría de Salud ha atendido a 75 personas en los hospitales, por afectaciones relacionadas a las altas temperaturas.
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County of Imperial, Public Health share tips, locations to beat the heat
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IMPERIAL COUNTY - With the recent heat, the County of Imperial and the Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) are sharing tips to beat the heat as well as locations for the County's Cooling Centers and Hydration Stations.
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According to the ICPHD website, there are several steps individuals can take to protect themselves during extreme hot weather. "Residents are urged to take precautionary measures to prevent heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke," the website reads.
According to the website, these steps include:
• Dress in lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
• Drink a variety of fluids, including water, fruit juice, and sports drinks • Check on neighbors, especially seniors, children, and neighbors who live alone • Keep physical activities to a minimum during the hottest part of the day • Stay indoors and out of the sun during the hottest part of the day • Use fans as appropriate
• Use cool showers, baths, misting and washcloths
• Avoid hot foods and heavy meals
Individuals are also advised to stay indoors with cool air during the hottest hours of the day and be even more vigilant when they do spend time outdoors, the website reads. "The County of Imperial has established local hydration stations where drinking water will be available during extreme heat events. Local cities are establishing their own interventions for extreme heat events this summer," it reads.
"If you have a question related to the availability of hydration/comfort stations in your city, please contact your city officials," it reads.
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