Re-activating Edmonton
Roger Jevne - Manager Community Recreation Facilities Gary Dewar - Terwillegar, The Meadows and Clareview Community Recreation Centres Brian Torrance - Chairperson, Edmonton Sport Council
June 2. 2020 Setting the Context
1. Return to Play Approach (AHS, Governing Bodies, City) 2. Reopening process - Who is making the call…. a. In Alberta? b. In Edmonton? c. Within the Sport Community?
Alberta Health (GOA) Edmonton City City of Edmonton Your Organization Council’s Emergency Departments Advisory Committee
● Lead Public Health ● Support Alberta’s ● Clarify what services ● Ensure compliance response under the response to the are restricted or with GOA, EEAC, Public Health Heath. pandemic locally. allowed in alignment City and Governing ● Declare a State of ● Activate the with current orders. body orders, Health Emergency in Municipal ● Clarify processes regulations and the Province. Emergency Plan. and procedures to requirements in the ● Issues orders for ● Declare a state of support these facilities you access what activities are local emergency services. and programs and allowable. (SOLE) in the ● Clarify roles and services you offer. ● Provide support municipality. responsibilities. ● Remain up to date programs for ● Issue orders under ● Provide support and communicate citizens. the SOLE to protect programs for with your support life, safety and other citizens. system. priorities. ● Provide tool & ● Coordinate the City’s resources. response. Friday May 29, 2020 - Guidelines for SPAR were released.
https://www.alberta.ca/assets/document s/covid-19-relaunch-guidance-organize d-sport-physical-activity-and-recreation. pdf National / Provincial Sport Organization Alignment The Process An example from Soccer Alberta The Process: An example from Athletics Canada City of Edmonton Reactivation Principles
➔ Can we relaunch this program/ service venue while still complying with provincial health orders?
➔ Can we afford to relaunch this program/ service/ venue given new economic realities?
➔ Can we dial back this program/ service/ venue should we face a change in health conditions in Edmonton?
➔ Are our partners who play a role in operating the program/ service/ venue in a position to support relaunch? City of Edmonton Reactivation Considerations ➔ Financial ◆ Fiscal Realities ◆ Operating Costs / Revenue Impacts ◆ Demand ◆ Cost Recovery vs Accessibility
➔ Readiness ◆ Facility Maintenance Support, Filling Pools, New Op Procedures ◆ Human Resources - Recalling Staff
➔ Regional Consistency ➔ Experiences from Those Opening Before Us ➔ Other Providers ➔ Pressure/High Expectations
s City of Edmonton ReOpening Experiences
Golf
Muttart Conservatory
Edmonton Valley Zoo
Summer Camps
Recreation Centres Golf Course ReOpening Experiences
➔ Short Notice (Alberta ReOpen Plan Pre-Stage 1) ➔ Transitioning to a new tee time reservation system ➔ New food and beverage operator
➔ Protective equipment and materials procurement challenge
➔ Established new operating procedures for staff and patrons ➔ Recalling and training staff ➔ Approval hurdles Muttart Conservatory Spring Plant Sale
➔ Popular and an important revenue stream
➔ Inventory secured/prepared - canceling not an option
➔ On-line order system established
➔ Curb side pick-up program created - reservation system Edmonton Valley Zoo ReOpening Experiences
➔ Introduced as part of stage one - classified as a museum
➔ Pre-Opening Staffing Approach - redeployed to recall
➔ Established new operating procedures/restrictions
➔ Creating new time ticketing reservation system
➔ Protective equipment and materials procurement challenge
➔ Communication Materials Production
➔ Detailed Business Case development and approval Summer Camps
➔ Announced as part of stage one
➔ Challenging restrictions - ◆ Limit of 10 people (staff and children)/program ◆ Physical distancing requirements - limits activities ➔ Established a thorough plan with multiple sites, staffing strategy, outdoor rec program plan, ensuring access for those economically challenged
➔ Emergency Advisory Committee approved Executive Leadership Team’s recommendation not to approved due to the cost Approach to Sequencing Rec Centres ReOpening
➔ AB changed plan and announced will be pre-stage 3
➔ Reflecting on the principles and considerations referenced earlier
➔ Not all facilities and amenities to open at once - phased approach influenced by AB Guidelines, our readiness, and financial resources
➔ Facility and amenity hours will vary (even within a facility)
➔ Reimagining The Opportunity ◆ Timed entry; advance booking reservation system for drop-in classes and amenities ◆ Not spontaneous for now ◆ Online program delivery, etc Submitted Questions.
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