City Council Agenda and Packet 2020 04 28 SP

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SUBJECT: REOPENING AND RECOVERY DATE: APRIL 28, 2020 PAGE 5 OF 7 season. Staff is also concerned about ability to staff the facility at this late juncture. It is likely there will be guidance provided by either the state or Boulder County Public health regarding swimming pools in the near future. Recreation Center- While the City endeavors to reach a phased reopening of the facility to allow for some access by members and limited onsite programming that adheres to all state and local guidelines for public health and safety, the current Safer at Home phase does not allow for gyms to reopen at this time. Staff recommends the provision of only remote fitness programming, the senior meal -site curbside service, and later (early June) summer day camp program, until we receive further guidance that on - site services may safely resume. The City is also seeking guidance from BCPH around the safe operation of indoor pools, locker rooms and other recreation services and when they may be reopened. Senior Center — Staff recommend that the Senior Center remain closed through the Governor's Safer at Home phase, as the order includes specific direction that vulnerable populations and seniors must continue staying home except when absolutely necessary. Playgrounds, Basketball and Tennis Courts, Skatepark and Ballfields - The prohibition on gatherings of 10 or more remains in place for the Safer at Home phase. Since these facilities support group athletics and congregate activities, staff recommends that these facilities remain closed until the City receives specific guidance around how to safely permit their opening and manage the associated resource and enforcement needs. Parks and Dog -parks - The prohibition on gatherings of 10 or more remains in place for the Safer at Home phase. Parks will continue to remain open to individuals and small groups under 10, and with social distancing. Since the City's dog parks are in confined spaces, and it would demand significant resources to monitor the use within these spaces, staff recommends that these facilities remain closed until the City receives specific guidance around how to safely permit their opening and manage the associated resource and enforcement needs. Park Shelters/PavilIions - The prohibition on gatherings of 10 or more remains in place for the Safer at Home phase. If the Safer at Home and Boulder County guidance supports the opening of the shelters, they could be rented for small groups under 10, with signage and information provided regarding public health guidance (social distancing, masking, etc.). Special cleaning would be required between rentals, and enforcement resources. At this time staff recommends that shelters and picnic sites remain closed through the Safer at Home phase. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION L