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May 132 min
Human Needs Task Force:
Community Needs:
Implemented an outreach plan for isolated seniors
Addressed immediate food security issues
Implemented prevention, containment and self isolation supports for at risk individuals and families
living in congregate living situations and experiencing homelessness
Identifying solutions for overcrowding in family and single shelters
Long Term Care Needs:
Enhanced infection control practices requiring additional staff time, supplies and monitoring
Restricted placement of staff to one health care service provider per Provincial directives
Developed partnership with local education institutions for the recruitment of health care students
Redeployed Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services staff to support the connection of residents and families to promote social and physical well being of residents
Partnered with Champlain Region Incident Command (IPAC) team to conduct site visits at the Peter D. Clark Centre
Completed surveillance COVID 19 testing of residents in all four City owned long term care homes
Emergency Child Care Needs:
Expanded eligibility criteria and enhanced precautionary guidelines has increased the demand for emergency care and requites:
Non profit agencies and schools to deliver service under new contract and guidelines
(current proposals with Province awaiting
Opening of Andrew Fleck Child Care Service this week to expand capacity to meet waiting list demand
Increased requirements for screening and personal protective equipment (PPE) for
municipal and non profit child care services
Increased costs for delivery to smaller population
Testing requirements for all child care staff
Retrofits and safety:
Assessing City facilities in accordance to public health guidelines with a focus on safety
Facility retrofits will include:
Physical distancing markers
Physical barriers
Sneeze guards
Floor decals
Signage
Working to secure sufficient inventory of medical and non medical personal protective equipment (PPE) required for reopening and availability of ongoing inventory
Implemented screening, cleaning and disinfecting protocols in accordance to public health guidelines
First Phase of Reopening:
Identified priority service areas for the first phase of reopening (aligned to Provincial government directives) including service level increases in the following service areas:
Community and Social Services
Continue delivery of emergency child care
Continue delivery of shelter distancing solutions and isolation centres
Expand limited social service case management functions
Resume counter drop off services for employment and social services and housing
Resume RGI recalculations and housing allowance administration
Affordable housing construction , new development oversight and focus on immediate shelter and homelessness needs
Resume contractual oversight of contracted agencies
Recreation Services
Relax restrictions on outdoor spaces:
Community Gardens
Playgrounds
Boat ramps and docks
Skate parks and bike parks
Off leash dog parks
Outdoor sports courts
Other
Public Works and Environmental Services: Waste water inspection, repair, preventative and maintenance services, some forestry services and stormwater management environmental services
Emergency and Protective Services: Spay & neuter clinics, property standards, fire and interior building inspections, parking and licensing enforcement and guard services
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Services: Permit approvals,
building inspections, leasing, development reviews, planning, surveys and mapping
Client Services: Courtroom services at 100 Constellation and marriage licenses