City Council Agenda and Packet 2020 04 28 SP

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SUBJECT: REOPENING AND RECOVERY DATE: APRIL 28, 2020 PAGE 4 OF 7 City Hall services will be considered for reopening later (late May or early June), depending on installation of public safety infrastructure and with the service limitations outlined above. o Planning and Building Services (plan review, permits) o Financial Services (utility billing) o City Clerk (licensing and permitting) o City Manager's Office o Public Works (right of way permitting, contractor services, plan review) o Human Resources Recreation and Senior Center Services will primarily remain closed, as the Safer at Home order does not allow for reopening of gyms. Remote fitness classes will continue to be offered online, and Senior Meals and all remote senior services will continue. o Summer Camp - Summer Camp activities will be considered for reopening later (early June), depending on ability to meet public health guidance required by the Safer at Home order. The summer camp program provides important services for families who work, and this activity is allowable under the Safer at Home order with all public health and safety limitations outlined above. • Cemetery Services will be opened up after the BCPH Stay at Home order extension expires to allow for limited burials with all public health and safety limitations outlined above. • Municipal Court is currently scheduled for May 191", and if public health and safety accommodations are able to be implemented in time, Court may be conducted by appointment only. The reopening plan will include a robust communication strategy. The City will provide updates regarding restored services, hours of operation and all public health safety information on its webpage and through community announcements and e-notifications. While reopening plans will allow for the extension of some in -person services, there are several areas of programming and services where the City does not have clear guidance at this time and Council input is requested. Memory Square Pool — The Governor's order requires a continuation of social distancing at 6 feet, masking by City staff and gatherings limited to under 10. In addition, the recommendation for all residents to wear masks when in public spaces remains in place. These protocols would make it difficult for an outdoor swimming pool to function while meeting the public health order. Staff recommends that the Memory Square pool remain closed through the Safer at Home phase, thus not opening for the CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 5