Re-activating

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 ? 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 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 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 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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