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City of Cambridge

COVID-19 Safety Plan The City of Cambridge is committed to its corporate values of integrity, respect, inclusiveness and service. These values play an important role in the decisions and actions of the City as we implement activities from the COVID-19 Pandemic emergency.

11/19/2020 City of Cambridge

Date Developed

November 19, 2020

Revision Dates

Contact Person

[email protected] or 519-740-4681 ext. 4780

This plan meets the requirements under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-

19) Act, 2020.

This COVID-19 Safety Plan is a document that outlines how the City of Cambridge keeps

employees and other people safe at the workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-

19 pandemic is an evolving situation and the City of Cambridge reviews the safety plans regularly

and will make changes as required.

To ensure the procedures are up to date the City of Cambridge reviews and monitors the Province

of Ontario and Ministry of Health guidance and update as required.

COVID-19 Procedure and Response Review

The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) was activated to manage the response to COVID-19.

There are multiple Task Forces who support the EOC and continually review and update SOP,

Safety Plans and other related documents as required. The EOC and Task Forces continually

monitor the situation and the Province of Ontario and Ministry of Health guidance and updates

procedures and documentation as required.

The City of Cambridge developed a COVID-19 Operations Recovery Plan. The Plan outlines the

approval/review processes and operations recovery strategies that will support the respond and

recovery activities COVID-19 emergency.

All of COVID-19 related documentation is posted on the intranet (internal website) for

employees to access and review. Organizational Development generates and assigns employees

all COVID-19 related training as required.

Public Communication/Public Education

Check before you Rec was implemented to provide information on guidelines for individuals to

check prior to entering recreation facility. This information is posted on the City of Cambridge

Website. Click here for more information.

Employee Communication

When required, manager/supervisor meetings are schedule to provide information and updates. It

is the responsibility for the manager/supervisor to relay the information to their staff.

There is a weekly staff communique provided through the City Manager as well as staff

communique provided as required through the EOC Commander.

mailto:[email protected]

https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/covid-19-recreation-safety.aspx

Physical Distance Requirements

Physical distancing signage is posted throughout the building to maintain a 2 meter distance

unless posted otherwise.

The City of Cambridge has enacted the following physical distancing protocols as required by

the Rules for Areas in Stage 3 (O. Reg 364/20 under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible

Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020).

Fitness and Weight and Exercise Machines

Yellow Zone

Every person in areas of the facility containing weights or exercise machines and every

person participating in a fitness or exercise class must maintain a physical distance of at least

3 metres from each other. The capacity for these areas will not exceed 10 people or the capacity

will be limited to the ability to maintain 3 metres distance between individuals, whichever is less.

Each indoor fitness/exercise class will take place in a separate room.

Orange Zone

Every person in areas of the facility containing weights or exercise machines and every

person participating in a fitness or exercise class must maintain a physical distance of at least

3 metres from each other. The capacity for these areas will not exceed 10 people or the capacity

will be limited to the ability to maintain 3 metres distance between individuals, whichever is less

Each indoor fitness/exercise class will take place in a separate room. In addition the total number

of members of the public permitted to be indoors at the facility in all classes, organized programs

or organized activities together with the total number of members of the public in all areas

containing weights or exercise machines cannot exceed 50 people.

Sports Played in the Facility

Sports may only be practised or played within the facility if they do not allow for physical

contact between players or if they have been modified to avoid physical contact between the

players.

Employees

Employees Physical Distancing

The City of Cambridge has a Physical Distancing Measures Standard Operating Procedure

(SOP). This SOP applies to city employees and has implemented procedures to protect

employees while they continue to conduct essential work for the community during pandemic

crises caused by bacterial or viral outbreaks. It defines specific physical distancing expectations

and provides guidance and methods for staff to meet these expectations while continuing to

provide essential services.

Vehicles with Multiple Occupants

The City of Cambridge has a Vehicles with Multiple Occupants Standard Operating Procedure

(SOP). This SOP addresses the process to be followed when vehicle occupancy is greater than

one is required.

Transmission Control Mechanism

The City of Cambridge developed a COVID-19 Operations Recovery Plan. The plan outlines the

processes and approvals required to ensure a safe workplace for employees and a safe facility for

the public to attend.

Facility Reopening & COVID-19 Facility Plan

The Facility Task Force and Facilities performed a facility reopening audit and developed a

facility plan prior to the facility being opened. The Facility Plan has been prepared to provide

direction on the facility protocols approved and enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Facility Modifications

City facilities have been outfitted with a number of modifications to support safety protocols.

City Hall Public Counters

At City Hall all public counters were consolidated to the main floor to limited public access to

employee’s areas.

Staff & Public Facility Access (Entrance/Exit)

Entry and exit only locations have been identified where possible and signage posted. Separate

staff and public entrances have been identified where possible and signage posted.

Pedestrian Traffic

One way pedestrian traffic directional flow has been identified where possible and floor decals or

signage is posted within City facility.

At any public entrances please wait here signage is posted at City facilities (inside and outside)

to ensure physical distancing is maintained while waiting in line.

Plexiglass Installation

There has been plexiglass installed at public counters and employee workspace as required.

Maximum Occupancies

Within City facilities reduced occupancy has been identified to support physical distancing as

outlined in the Physical Distancing SOP. There is signage posted within the identified area and

staff and public are asked to confirm the occupancy in the room and adhere to the reduced

numbers. Washrooms have a maximum capacity posted in the entry way.

Meeting and Training Rooms

The City has either placed signage over the chairs that are not to be used or removed and left

only the number of chairs that meets the room occupancy as well as the physical distancing

requirements.

Building Ventilation

The City has undertaken increased measures of manually increasing percentage of outdoor fresh

air, humidity levels, changing filters and building flushing to enhance air ventilation in City

buildings.

Camps

The City of Cambridge has limited the running of camps to locations that are restricted to the

general public.

Other

Reopening Cemeteries Administration Office during COVID-19 Pandemic

The City of Cambridge has a Re-opening and Return of Program Services for the Cemeteries

Administration Office during COVID-19 Pandemic Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The

purpose of the SOP is to protect the safety of the families we serve and our staff during the

COVID-19 pandemic and continue to provide the cemetery services that the community requires.

Recreation - Medication Administration During COVID-19 Management

The City of Cambridge has a Recreation - Medication Administration During COVID-19

Management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The SOP outlines the role of staff during

administration of medication during camp programs including ensuring that the parent/guardian

has completed the appropriate documentation prior to camp.

Aquatic - Pool and Spa Water Chemistry During Covid-19 Management

The City of Cambridge has a Pool and Spa Water Chemistry During Covid-19 Management

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The SOP applies to all City of Cambridge employees

designated as an owner/operator or responsible for the operation of a City of Cambridge pool or

spa. The purpose of the SOP is to ensure the management of safe water in swimming pools,

operators must ensure water readings that do not fall within the range set by the Regulation or

COVID-19 Guidelines.

Employees

Workspaces

Facilities performed an audit on all employee workspaces and installed plexiglass between

workspaces where there were no barriers currently in place. If installing plexiglass was not

possible the City made provisions for staggered seating arrangements to ensure a 2 meter

distance between workspaces.

Infection Control

The City of Cambridge has implemented COVID-19 infection control processes required to

ensure a safe workplace for employees and a safe facility for the public to attend.

Help stop the spread of germs signage is posted at City facilities.

Physical distancing signage is posted throughout the building to maintain a 2 meter distance

unless posted otherwise.

Hand Washing

In the washroom, signage outlining recommended handwashing techniques has been posted.

There is soap available and the washrooms are being cleaned regularly, using enhanced cleaning

protocols.

Hand sanitize signage is posted throughout City facilities at each hand sanitizing station.

Aquatics - Safety Supervision for Infection Control During COVID-19 Management The City of Cambridge has a Safety Supervision for Infection Control During COVID-19

Management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The purpose of the SOP to ensure the risk of

cross contamination can be minimized between employees and customers in instructional and

recreational swim while maintaining safety supervision as outlined by the Lifesaving Society.

Splashpad Operation

The City of Cambridge has a Splashpad Operation Procedure for COVID-19 Standard Operating

Procedure (SOP). The purpose of the SOP is to ensure all staff maintaining and supervising the

splashpads are trained and have followed the procedures noted below: clean and disinfect the

splashpad daily before opening; control and monitor the use of the splashpad; limit the size of

each user group per the maximum occupancy posted; enforce physical distancing requirements

during use and when waiting for use; limit time of use as needed per the numbers waiting to use

the facility; and clean touch points after each user group rotation.

Sports and Fitness

Any instruction given to members of the public who are engaged in a class, an organized

program or an organized activity that is not a sport, will deliver it through a microphone if,

without a microphone, the instructor would need to raise their voice beyond the level of normal

conversation. Loud talking, signing or shouting will not be encouraged and music must not be

played in the facility at a decibel level that exceeds the level at which normal conversation is

possible.

Employees

Staff Return Plans

A Staff Return Plan is required when any employees are required to work at a physical work

location. These plans outline items like specific shift schedules, staggered break/lunch schedules

and different locations for staff meeting/briefings. All these plans go through an approval

process.

Hand Hygiene Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

The City of Cambridge has a Hand Hygiene for Camps During COVID-19 Management

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The SOP encourages frequent hand washing throughout

the program, and when participants and staff are unable to wash their hands, staff will be

providing hand sanitizer to participants as long as a Hand Sanitizer Permission Form has been

provided.

Service Counter and Staff Interaction Procedure

The City of Cambridge has a Service Counter and Staff Interaction Procedure Standard

Operating Procedure (SOP). The SOP describes the steps taken for Service Cambridge staff,

other service counter staff, and other City staff when interacting with customers and accepting

payments by debit/credit, cheques or cash.

Service Desk Equipment Handling Procedure

The City of Cambridge has a Service Desk Equipment Handling Procedure Standard Operating

Procedure (SOP). The SOP describes the steps taken for the Service Desk and other Technology

Support staff, when handling equipment, working another user’s workspace or at another City

facility and to ensure the safe handling of equipment, safe interaction with clients and support

infectious disease control.

Dispensing of Fuel and Other Bulk Fluids

The City of Cambridge has a Dispensing of Fuel and Other Bulk Fluids Standard Operating

Procedure (SOP). The purpose of the SOP is to ensure reasonable precautionary measures are

met performing the task of fuelling vehicles and dispensing of other bulk fluids through

commonly used dispensing systems to reduce the risk of contamination to employees.

Residence and Building Entry

The City of Cambridge has a Residence and Building Entry Standard Operating Procedure

(SOP). The SOP applies to all staff when entering a private residence or other occupied indoor

building or space to perform job tasks. The purpose of the SOP is to protect employees while

they continue to conduct essential works for the community during a pandemic and ensure

continued safety and health of our staff and residents

Outdoor Inspections and Field Visits

The City of Cambridge has an Outdoor Inspections and Field Visits Standard Operating

Procedure (SOP). The SOP outlines steps staff shall take when conducting an outdoor inspection

or field visit during COVID-19.

PPE Requirements

Employees

The City of Cambridge has a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Prioritization During a

Pandemic Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The purpose of the SOP is to assist in

identifying and prioritizing PPE distribution to our employees based on their risk of contracting

COVID-19 through their work-related activities. The SOP is an addition to existing corporate

and departmental policies and procedures that apply to PPE, and does not replace them.

Availability of PPE and Supplies are supplied to staff through the business unit supervisor. Staff

that are looking for information on PPE or require additional equipment/supplies are asked to

reach out to their supervisor.

Donning, Doffing and Disposal of PPE

The City of Cambridge has a Donning, Doffing and Disposal of PPE Standard Operating

Procedure (SOP). The purpose of the SOP is to identify the proper methods for putting on, taking

off, and disposing of PPE required. to protect workers from communicable diseases.

Recreation Staff Personal Protective Equipment

The City of Cambridge has a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Recreation Staff during a

Pandemic Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The SOP applies to any Parks, Recreation, and

Culture program staff and/or volunteers who are supervising, convening or participating in

programs and is intended to provide high-level guidance to help ensure a consistent approach in

order to minimize risks to staff during the COVID-19 pandemic related to personal protective

equipment (PPE). Staff must also ensure that PPE is worn properly and disposed of in a safe

manner in order to protect coworkers and the community from bacterial and viral transmission.

Please refer to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, S. 28 (1)(b) and S. 28(2)(a).

Facility Cleaning

The City of Cambridge has implemented COVID-19 facility cleaning processes required to

ensure a safe workplace for employees and a safe facility for the public to attend.

The City of Cambridge has an Enhanced Cleaning Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The

SOP provides direction and resources to staff that are performing enhanced cleaning service to

support infection control throughout the facility. There are areas within the building that have

been identified as frequent touchpoints and are cleaned more frequently.

The facility is being cleaned on a regular basis with emphasis on high frequency touchpoints and

common areas. Disinfecting supplies have been approved through Health Canada and additional

measures are being taken by janitorial staff, including utilizing disposable mops/cloths.

Throughout the day touchpoints are being disinfected.

Disinfected stations are located throughout the building and signage is posted to inform

employees of these stations and how to clean frequently touches surfaces.

Any washrooms, locker rooms, change rooms, showers or similar amenities made available to

the public are cleaned and disinfected as frequently as is necessary to maintain a sanitary

condition. Any computer, electronic and other machines or devices that members of the public

are permitted to operate are cleaned and disinfected as frequently as is necessary to maintain a

sanitary condition.

Programs

Sports Played in the Facility

Any equipment that is rented to, provided to or provided for the use of users of the facility will

be cleaned and disinfected between each use or, where used in a game or practice, at the end of

play, such as at the completion of a game or practice.

Activities must not be practised or played within the facility if they require the use of fixed

structures that cannot be cleaned and disinfected between each use or, where used in a game or

practice, at the end of play

Recreation - Equipment, Supplies and Furnishings Usage, Cleaning and Disinfecting during a

Pandemic

The City of Cambridge has an Equipment, Supplies and Furnishings Usage, Cleaning and

Disinfecting during a Pandemic Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for employees. The

purpose of the SOP is to ensure the risk of transmission of infections (COVID-19) and cross

contamination can be minimized in all program and service settings through proper cleaning

procedures. Staff are to always follow the current procedure as outlined by the Enhanced

Cleaning protocols SOP. The SOP applies to all employees and volunteers within the City of

Cambridge leading programs in City of Cambridge facilities.

Employees

Disinfectant stations are located throughout the building where areas of high-frequency

touchpoints have been identified. The Facility Plan floor plan indicates these locations. The

areas have been outfitted with hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray/wipes, paper towels and a waste

bin. Staff are asked to refer to the Enhanced Cleaning Services SOP that outlines staff

expectations. These supplies can also be utilized by staff at any given time at their own

discretion.

Tool, Maintenance and Facility Equipment Cleaning

The City of Cambridge has a Tool, Maintenance and Facility Equipment Cleaning Standard

Operating Procedure (SOP). The SOP provides procedures to ensure reasonable precautionary

measures are met while utilizing commonly shared tools and equipment, both mobile and shop

equipment to reduce the risk of contamination to employees. Examples of these items may

include but are not limited to; hand tools/shared tools, specialty equipment; facility equipment -

shop tools and equipment; small equipment - chainsaws, string trimmers, push mowers, shop air

hoses, extension cords, diagnostic devices, chop saws etc.

Cleaning tools before and after signage is posted in the appropriate locations.

Training Equipment Usage and Cleaning

The City of Cambridge has a Training Equipment Usage and Cleaning Standard Operating

Procedure (SOP). The SOP applies to all employees within the City of Cambridge leading

resuscitation, first aid and rescue training courses in City of Cambridge facilities. The purpose of

the SOP is to ensure the risk of cross contamination can be minimized in instructional settings

through proper cleaning procedures.

Vehicle, Equipment and Machinery Cleaning

The City of Cambridge has a Vehicle, Equipment and Machinery Cleaning Standard Operating

Procedure (SOP). The SOP addresses the process to be used in order to keep vehicles, machinery

and equipment used for city business clean and safe during a pandemic and is intended to reduce

the risk of contamination to employees and the public.

Face Covering Requirements

Face Covering signage is posted throughout the building.

Note: Face coverings required except when exercising.

Public

The Regional Municipality of Waterloo enacted a By-law that requires the wearing of Face

Coverings in Enclosed Public Places. Public is to wear a mask or face covering in a manner that

covers their mouth, nose and chin. Click here for more information.

Employees

The City of Cambridge has a Use of Face Coverings During COVID-19 Pandemic Standard

Operating Procedure (SOP) for employees. The SOP outlines staff requirements for face

coverings in all City owned buildings other than their immediate workstation. Additionally face

coverings are to be worn in non-public areas where it is not possible to maintain 2-meter physical

distancing another from person. Staff are also required to abide by the directional traffic flow

that has been charted throughout the facilities where possible.

https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/face-covering-by-law.aspx

COVID-19 Screening Process

This City of Cambridge has enacted the following process for COVID-19 screening:

Passive Screening

The City of Cambridge has posted Passive Screening signage at the facility entrance doors.

When public enter the building they are required to read and follow the instructions on the

passive screening poster. There are some City facilities that require active screening, please refer

to the information below.

Public Active Screening

Arena Program Entry

The City of Cambridge has an Arena Program Entry via Arena Attendant/Ambassador Standard

Operating Procedure (SOP). The SOP applies to recreational ice facilities with respect to anyone

that participates in any pre-booked ice use, drop-in or registered recreational programs are in

good health, regulate capacity in programs and confirm a means to complete contact tracing to

support infectious disease control.

Recreational Admission to Program

The City of Cambridge has an Admission to Program During A Pandemic Standard Operating

Procedure (SOP). The SOP ensures customers admitted to recreational facilities are in good

health, regulate capacity in programs and confirm a means to complete contact tracing to support

infectious disease control.

Recreational Program Entry Aquatics

The City of Cambridge has a Drop-In Recreational Program Entry Aquatics Standard Operating

Procedure (SOP). The SOP ensures customers that participate in all pay as you go or drop-in

aquatic recreational programs are in good health, regulate capacity in our programs and confirm

a means to complete contact tracing to support infectious disease control.

Recreation, Arts, and Culture program - Exclusion of Sick Staff or Participant During A

Pandemic

The City of Cambridge has an Exclusion of Sick Staff or Participant During A Pandemic

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The SOP applies to any Recreation, Arts, and Culture

program and informs how staff/conveners will approach the treatment of another staff member or

any participants that are unwell.

Farmers Market

The City of Cambridge has a Health Screening and Attendance Tracking Procedure, Cambridge

Farmers COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The purpose of this SOP is to ensure

market staff are collecting the necessary information to help with traceability during the COVID-

19 pandemic

Camp - Weekly Participant Declaration of Health Rules During COVID-19 Management

The City of Cambridge has a Weekly Participant Declaration of Health Rules During COVID-19

Management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The purpose of this SOP is to ensure

participants are in good health, and have completed the Weekly Participant Declaration of Health

Rules prior to arrival or on arrival with a parent/guardian to review with the participant.

Camp - Daily Participant Screening Check During COVID-19 Management

The City of Cambridge has a Daily Participant Screening Check During COVID-19 Management

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The SOP outlines how staff will intake any participant

who is registered in the Parks, Recreation, and Culture camp programs to ensure

parents/guardians are accountable for their child’s health screening, and to report to their Camp

Supervisor when ill, or when COVID like-symptoms are present.

Employees Active Screening

The City of Cambridge has a Daily COVID-19 Screening Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

for employees, volunteers and essential visitors. The SOP outlines that employees, volunteers

and essential visitors must complete a daily screening prior to entering the workplace, every

workday, shift, or appointment.

Contact Tracing The City of Cambridge has implemented COVID-19 contact tracing processes required to ensure

a safe workplace for employees and a safe facility for the public to attend.

Public

Any member of the public must make a reservation prior to entering a recreation facility.

Members of the public who enter this facility are required to provide their name and contact

information for the purpose of contract tracing. The City of Cambridge has developed an online

form asking anyone entering the facility to complete and provide their name and contact

information. If they are unable to complete the online form there is a paper option for them to

complete.

Facility Access by Contractors / Consultants

The City of Cambridge has a Facility Access by Contractors / Consultants Standard Operating

Procedure (SOP). The purpose of this SOP is to provide direction and resources to staff

managing facility access by contractors/consultants (proponent) that have been deemed an

essential service for the purposes of keeping the City’s facilities safe, in state of good repair and

compliant during times of mandatory closures.

Farmers Market

The City of Cambridge has a Health Screening and Attendance Tracking Procedure, Cambridge

Farmers COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The purpose of this SOP is to ensure

market staff are collecting the necessary information to help with traceability during the COVID-

19 pandemic.

Employees

The City of Cambridge has a Communicable Disease Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Schedule A in the SOP outlines actions required for employee contact tracing.

Potential Case or Suspected Exposure to COVID-19 The City of Cambridge has implemented processes for dealing with potential case or suspected

exposures to COVID-19 that are required to ensure a safe workplace for employees and a safe

facility for the public to attend.

Isolation Area

There is a designated COVID-19 Isolation area for the facility and signage is posted to identify

the area. Should someone from the public or staff become ill, the isolation room is the location

they can be taken to if required.

Recreation - Exclusion of Sick Staff or Participant During A Pandemic

The City of Cambridge has an Exclusion of Sick Staff or Participant During A Pandemic

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The SOP procedure applies to any Recreation, Arts, and

Culture program. The purpose of the SOP is to inform staff/convener of how to approach the

treatment of another staff member or any participants that are unwell.

Employees

Communicable Disease Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) The City of Cambridge has a Communicable Disease Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and

Quick Reference Guides for employees and supervisors. The SOP and Quick Reference guides

are procedures that outline the actions required for employees if there is a potential case or

suspected exposure to COVID-19, including key contact numbers.

Programs

Sports and Recreational Fitness Facilities

Yellow Zone

Team or individual sports must be modified to avoid physical contact; 50 people per

league.

Limit volume of music to conversation level and prevent shouting by both instructors and

members of the public.

Face coverings required except when exercising.

Increase spacing between patrons to 3 metres for areas of a sport or recreational facility

where there are weights or weight machines and exercise and fitness classes.

Require contact information for all patrons and attendance for team sports.

Require reservation for entry; one reservation for teams.

Organized Sport Groups

Facility access will be controlled with the requirement that groups enter the facility

together, at a predetermined time in advance of their program.

Orange Zone

Team or individual sports must be modified to avoid physical contact.

Limit duration of stay to 90 minutes except if engaging in sport.

No spectators permitted (exemption for parent and guardian supervision of children).






Require contact information for all patrons and attendance for team sports.


Require screening of members of the public, including spectators (for example,

questionnaire).




Red Zone

Team sports must not be practiced or played except for training (no games or

scrimmage).

No contact permitted for team or individual sports.

No spectators permitted (exemption for parent and guardian supervision of children).

Limit duration of stay to 90 minutes except if engaging in sport.






Require contact information for all patrons and attendance for team sports


Require screening of members of the public, including spectators.




Camps

Camp - Safe Arrival of Camp During COVID-19 Management

The City of Cambridge has a Safe Arrival of Camp During COVID-19 Management Standard

Operating Procedure (SOP). The SOP outlines the role of staff in helping protect the safety of

children by ensuring that all staff, including supervisors, camp leaders, inclusion facilitators and

parents/guardians know the whereabouts of absent children; to communicate important

information with parents/guardians and to create any easy transition for participants into

programs.

Camp- Safe Dismissal of Camp During COVID-19 Management

The City of Cambridge has a Safe Dismissal of Camp During COVID-19 Management

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The purpose of the SOP is to ensure staff protects the

safety of children by confirming that each child’s departure is noted and that they are released

only to authorized adults. To ensure camp leaders communicate important information regarding

the participant’s day and to provide reminders for upcoming events.

Aquatics

Swim Admission Process during Covid-19 Management

The City of Cambridge has a Swim Admission Process during Covid-19 Management Standard

Operating Procedure (SOP). The purpose of the SOP is to ensure bathers admitted to our aquatic

facilities age and swimming ability has been identified to determine whether or not they require

direct within arm’s reach supervision during their visit during COVID-19.

Facility/Program Capacity

All City facilities follow facility and program capacity limits related to the Reopening Ontario

Act O. Reg 364/20.

Facility Open to the Public Capacity (this does not include Sports, Recreational and Fitness

Facilities)

The number of persons in the facility will be limited to the capacity were every member of the

public is able to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in

the facility, except where provincial regulations or public health guidance, as applicable, permits

persons to be closer together.

Public Events and Social Gatherings

Yellow Zone

Organized public events and gatherings:

50 people indoors

100 people outdoors

Orange Zone


50 people indoors

100 people outdoors

Red Zone


10 people indoors

25 people outdoors

Funerals

Yellow Zone

30% capacity indoors

100 people outdoors

Orange Zone

Funerals


100 people outdoors

Red Zone

Funerals


100 people outdoors

Sports, Recreational and Fitness Facilities

Yellow Zone

Fitness and Weight and Exercise Machines Capacity

Will not exceed 10 people per workout space/room or the capacity will be limited to the

ability to maintain 3 metres distance between individuals, whichever is less


Total Members of the Public Permitted in the Facility for Sports or Fitness Capacity

The total number of members of the public permitted to be at the facility in all classes,

organized programs and organized activities at any one time will be limited to the number

that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from other persons in the

facility

In any event will not exceed 50 persons.

Spectators in the Facility Capacity

The total number of spectators permitted to be at the facility at any one time must be

limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from

every other person in the facility

In any event cannot exceed, 50 spectators indoors and 100 spectators outdoors

Orange Zone

Fitness and Weight and Exercise Capacity

Will not exceed 10 people or the capacity will be limited to the ability to maintain 3

metres distance between individuals, whichever is less.


Total Members of the Public Permitted in the Facility for Sports or Fitness Capacity

The total number of members of the public permitted to be the facility at one given time

(including all classes, organized programs or organized activities and areas containing

weights or exercise machines) will not exceed 50 people.

Spectators in the Facility Capacity

No spectators are permitted to be in the facility, but each person under the age of 18 years

who is engaged in activities in the facility, may be accompanied by one parent or

guardian.

Red Zone

Maximum 50 people per facility in all combined recreational fitness spaces or programs (not

pools, rinks at arenas, community centres, and multi-purpose facilities).

Gyms and fitness studios permitted to be open with:

10 people indoors (classes)

25 people outdoors (classes)

10 people indoors (areas with weights or exercise equipment)

All sports and recreational programs in other facilities (arenas and multiplexes) limited to

10 people per room indoors and 25 outdoors.

Employee Area Capacity

Facilities staff performed a COVID-19 facility audit and determined room capacity and posted

room capacity signage throughout the building.

The total number of staff in the facility will be limited to the capacity where employees and

members of the public is able to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every

other person in the facility.

Rental or Event Space

The total number of members of the public permitted to be in all of the rentable meeting or event space in the facility at any one time is limited to the number that can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person in the business or place, and in any event is not permitted to exceed 50 persons, if the meeting or event is indoors.

The facility will not permit the booking of more than one room for any particular event or a social gathering. In addition to the above, performing arts rental permits which involve singers or brass or wind instruments do not permit spectators.

Yellow Zone

Limits:

o 50 people indoors

o 100 people outdoors

Booking multiple rooms for the same event not permitted

50 indoors per room, where physical distancing can be maintained if venue operates in

accordance with the approved plan from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of

Health.

Limit operating hours, establishments must close at midnight.

Liquor sold or served only between 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

No consumption of liquor permitted between 12 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Require contact information for all seated patrons.

Limit of 6 people may be seated together.

Limit volume of music (to be no louder than the volume of a normal conversation).

Orange Zone

Maximum of 50 people per facility.

Booking multiple rooms for the same event not permitted.

Limit operating hours, establishments must close at 10 p.m.


No consumption of liquor permitted between 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.




Require screening of patrons (for example, questionnaire).

Red Zone

Limits:

o 10 people indoors

o 25 people outdoors

Booking multiple rooms for the same event not permitted.

Limit operating hours, establishments must close at 10 p.m.


No consumption of liquor permitted between 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.




Require screening of patrons.

COVID-19 Employee Training

The City of Cambridge has developed COVID-19 training. Supervisors are responsible for assigning the COVID-19 training that is specific to the employee’s job function or facility. The training is assigned through the Learning Management System.

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