City Council Agenda and Packet 2020 04 28 SP

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SUBJECT: REOPENING AND RECOVERY DATE: APRIL 28, 2020 PAGE 6 OF 7 Special Events — There are many planned City -sponsored and privately conducted (City permitted) special events that are over 50 people, including the 4t" of July, Concerts in the Park, Labor Day parade and events, bike and running races, and festivals. The Safer at Home order does not allow for gatherings over 10 people. Therefore, staff recommends that any large gatherings of more than 10 are cancelled through June, and events scheduled beyond that will be revisited on a continual basis for the duration of the Safer at Home phase. The Louisville Cultural Council will be meeting next week to discuss and make alternate plans for the June Concerts in the Park. The Farmers Market will continue to move forward, incorporating social distancing and public health measures, as it is considered a critical service for grocery/food retail. Main Street Patios — Staff will continually monitor the possibility of patio installation, based on the reopening of restaurants and guidance around in -person restaurant services. All use of the patios would be required to be consistent with public health guidelines. The revenue from the patio fee is approximately $28,000, which helps cover installation and capital replacement costs of the patios. Staff recommends that the fee is waived in 2020. The revenues could be backfilled by general fund if desired, and staff can bring forward other opportunities to reduce City -related business costs if Council is interested. Public Meetings/Hearings - Staff is also considering how public meetings may be conducted in the near future, specifically quasi-judicial meetings, with restrictions on gatherings, social distancing requirements and limited facility space. Staff is exploring possible locations to facilitate these meetings consistent with public health guidelines. BCPH is preparing guidance on the most appropriate way to handle large public meetings and hearings. FISCAL IMPACT: Individual fiscal analysis is required for each facility and program under consideration. Staff will continue to consider fiscal impacts of opening/not-opening specific facilities. PROGRAM/SUB-PROGRAM IMPACT: The discussion as to when to reopen City facilities impacts all programs and subprogram areas. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is requesting discussion and direction from City Council on the reopening of City facilities. ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Governor's framework for Safer at Home 2. Boulder County Public Health Stay at Home order extension CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 7