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2021-04-07 City Council Item No. 5.3 COVID-19 Pandemic Update Presentation Regular MEETING - Additional Meeting MaterialsEmergency Management COVID-19 Pandemic Update COVID-19 Pandemic Outlook •Slow the spread of the virus to ensure the health care system does not exceed its capacity •Relied on mitigation techniques such as social distancing, masks, modifying personal and business practices. “Flattening the Curve” County of Riverside Metrics Then Now State of California Tier System •Max 25% Capacity •Max 25% Capacity •Outdoor W/Modifications •Remote •All Retail •Places of Worship •Restaurants •Offices •Max 50% Capacity •Max 25% Capacity •Max 25% Capacity •Remote •Open Indoors w/ Modifications •Max 50% Capacity •Max 50% Capacity •Open Indoor w/modifications (Encourage Telecommute) •Open Indoors w/ Modifications •Max 50% Capacity •Max 50% Capacity •Open Indoor w/modifications (Encourage Telecommute) •Reopening Recommendation: County is currently providing vaccinations to the public.Moreover, Cal OSHA will not update their workplace guidelines until mid-April or May.Recommendation is that we provide a soft opening (50% capacity) to the public (9 am to 2 pm Mon. –Thurs.) when the County enters the Yellow Tier (likely May/June). California Metrics Then Now “Flattening the Curve” •Placing the City’s Emergency Operations Center on “Management Watch” •Closing City Hall •Providing a Virtual City Hall: Permit Center, Mobile App, Business License, Community Service classes, etc. Reducing Public Risk Reducing Employee Risk •Consulting with the City’s Risk Pool (Policies & Programs) •Adopting Cal OSHA Regulations: COVID-19 Prevention Program •Allowing Employees to Telecommuting, where possible •Social distancing, Disinfecting, and Wearing Masks •Workers’ Compensation: 4 Resolved Claims American Rescue Plan •Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds •Menifee: Approx. $13,018,983 •Potential Infrastructure Projects (Gap Funding) CARES Act Funding •Food Programs: $101,611 •Telework Capabilities: $329,548 •PPE: $21,675 •“Flatten Curve” Expenses: $378,505 •Small Business Assistance: $450,632 •Unemployment Benefits: $8,352 •Total: $1,290,323 Business Community •Social Distance, Disinfect, Wear a Mask •Testing: •Visit: gettested.ruhealth.org •Vaccination: •Visit: rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine Remember to … Thank You Questions