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Phase 2
Phase 2: Remote Workforce Returns to Work
The second phase of our plan focuses on efforts to begin safely returning our remote workforce back to their “Pre-Covid-19” worksites. At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, many City departments began providing services remotely in an effort to reduce the number of staff physically reporting to work on a daily basis to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease. As a result, “non-essential” personnel were instructed to work from home with occasional visits to the office on an “as- needed” basis. Phase two of our plan focuses on the safe return of these workers back to work. Not all staff will return in Phase two. Staff will slowly return to work throughout phases two, three and four of our re-opening plan to ensure their safety. Staff and visitors will continue practicing social distancing, wearing face coverings and undergoing temperature checks and self-check tests prior to entry into City facilities. Heightened cleaning procedures will be followed.
Transitioning to new phases subject to 14-day minimum and improved/stable Covid-19 metrics | ||
Phase 2 | ||
Programs, Services & Field Operations | Most programs and services provided remotely, meetings via telecom or video-com, in person meetings by appointment only subject to social distancing and use of PPE, field operations | |
Public Events | Remote only with meetings via telecom or video-com | |
Public Meetings | Remote only with meetings via telecom or video-com | |
Public Facilities | Closed to the public | |
Staffing and Remote Work | Begin return of remote workforce. This may require staggered or rotating shifts to ensure appropriate social distancing in work spaces. Some staff may need to continue working remotely due to space constraints. | |
Social Distancing | Minimum 6-foot separation. May reduce required distance subject to installation of barriers approved by Real Estate Services and Risk Management. | |
PPE - Face Coverings | Required for staff and visitors accessing a City Facility or City Vehicle. Not needed if outside with appropriate social distancing. | |
PPE - Gloves | Available for use | |
Self-Screening and Temperature Checks | Required before entry into a city facility | |
Staff Accommodations | Special accommodations may be available for increased risk employees | |
Employee Events | Allowed within City Facilities; subject to plan prepared by hosting department showing appropriate social distancing. Outside events do not require prior approval, but host department is responsible for ensuring appropriate social distancing | |
Staff Business Travel | Suspended | |
Volunteers | Not Allowed | |
Interns | Must Work Remotely | |
Sanitization/Janitorial Efforts at City Facilities | Continue enhanced janitorial services as well as department sanitation efforts to minimize contact exposure risks | |
HVAC Modifications at City Facilities | Begin modifications to HVAC systems | |
Touch-Free Facility Modifications | Order touch-free fixtures and appliances for common areas of City-owned |