Blue Ribbon Task ForceRecommendations

CITY OF FLINTJune 12, 2020

About these recommendations

The Blue Ribbon Task Force Recommendations are meant to serve as a guide for

businesses and community organizations to support safe re-opening strategies. There

are general recommendations for all businesses and more specific recommendations

for community centers, worship centers, and personal care businesses. These

recommendations are based on what we know to date.

This report is meant to be a living document that will updated as we learn more and

progress through the phases of the pandemic and re-opening.

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Task Force are based on the standards and guidelines

established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

(MDHHS), Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of Michigan and relevant, federal, state and local laws and

ordinances and regulatory agency guidance. The recommendations are subject to change and may be modified from time

to time as amendments are made to the law and by the aforementioned agencies. The City and the Blue Ribbon task force

and its members are not liable for any information relied upon based on the aforementioned agencies and current laws.2

Overall recommendations

• DEEP CLEAN and FLUSH WATER/PIPES prior to re-opening.

• ADOPT CLEANING PROTOCOLS to ensure proper ongoing sanitation and disinfection, including clearly identifying how often all surfaces will be cleaned (weekly, daily, hourly, between every guest, etc.)

• TEST EMPLOYEES before they return to work and require daily health screenings.

• ASK GUESTS to conduct a health screening before entering the establishment.

• MANDATE SOCIAL DISTANCING to the greatest extent possible and modify workspaces to install barriers as needed.

• REQUIRE EMPLOYEES AND ALL GUESTS to wear masks unless they are medically unable to do so. Develop protocols for use of other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• ELIMINATE SHARED ITEMS to the greatest extent possible.

• DEVELOP A RESPONSE PLAN for employees and business operations if there is an on-site exposure. Be as generous as possible with paid sick leave for employees.

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— Create separate entrances and exits from building to avoid congestion.

— Require pre-registration for all activities.

— Install hand sanitizer stations throughout building.

— Post and enforce social distancing requirements.

— Require the use of face masks at all times (except during exercise).

— Increase required social distancing to 8 feet for exercise classes.

— Require health screening including temperature check for all guests and employees.

— Keep exterior bathroom doors open to allow ventilation. Limit bathroom capacity.

— Open in phases.

Phase 1: Essential Services. Daily grab and go meals.

Phase 2: Essential and Vendor Services. Limited in-house meal service, social distancing required Bingo, DHHS, LSEM, MMAP, Veterans Services, exercise.

Phase 3: Other activities as appropriate. Returning to as close to normal operations as possible. Allow fundraising events and activities. Accept reservations for rentals.

Community Centers

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Worship Centers

— Create a task force to consider building-specific concerns:

• Identify who is responsible for instituting safety measures.

• Consider adjusting and adding service times to create smaller crowds.

• How to accommodate those who do not feel comfortable attending in-person services.

• How do changes in the service times and gatherings impact typical services, suchas the number of volunteers and/or musicians available.

• Assess services to identify possible contact points and determine safe alternatives whenever possible. Some practices to assess include communion, baptism, passing the plate, greeting times, and refreshments.

— Install hand sanitizer stations

— Add signage to enforce social distancing

— Require everyone to wear a face mask at all times if medically possible.

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— Close some rows as needed to ensure social distancing.

— Determine maximum capacity for elevators, restrooms, etc.

— Consider opening in phases:

Phase 1: Reduced operations. All services conducted remotely except when necessary in groups of 10 or fewer.

Phase 2: Limited Operations. Shortened, in-person worship in small groups. Continue online services for the most vulnerable. No children’s church/Sunday school. Only critical staff return to work.

Phase 3: Steady State Operations. Church services restored with safe practices in place. Counseling services open. Church building and campus reopens. Church events allowed. All staff return. Vulnerable populations return to services.

Worship Centers (continued)

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— Install physical barriers between stations closer than 6 feet.

— Only employees and clients allowed inside the business.

— Remove all unnecessary and shared items such as magazines.

— Require health screening including temperature check for all guests and employees.

— Everyone must wear mask unless they are medically unable to.

— Employees use gloves whenever possible.

— Use eye protection at shampoo stations.

— Set up sanitation and sterilization station within view of clients.

— Appointments only. No walk-ins.

— Stagger appointments to ensure social distancing

— Clients stay in vehicles until it is their turn.

— Encourage use of electronic payments such as Venmo, Zelle, Cash app.

— If using credit cards, do not require signatures.

— Follow all workplace sanitation and hygiene licensing requirements.

Personal Care Businesses

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• EDUCATION

— Deep clean all classrooms, public areas, dormitory facilities prior to opening.

— Determine maximum capacity of classrooms based on physical distancing guidelines.

— Communicate to parents/students/community regarding start of academic year.

— Create/Continue mental health resources for students and employees.

— Eliminate use of public spaces until appropriate guidelines are set by CDC.

• DOWNTOWN

— Install outdoor hand sanitizer stations throughout downtown

— Create more outdoor seating and utilize alleys for curbside pickup

— Promote businesses that are following the strictest federal guidelines

— Follow guidelines for events outlined by the Michigan Festival & Events Association

Additional recommendations

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Task Force Members

• Mayor Sheldon Neeley, Task Force chair• Ed Benning, general manager/CEO of MTA• Gerard Burnash, director of the Downtown Development

Authority• Maurice Davis, vice president of Flint City Council• Kate Fields, finance chair for Flint City Council• Debra Furr-Holden, associate dean for public health

integration Michigan State University• Mezon Green, Flint resident and activist• Michael Hague, vice chancellor for business and finance at

UM-Flint• Phil Hart, City of Flint chief of police• Pastor Jeffrey Hawkins, Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist

Church• Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of

Commerce• Deborah Holmes, executive director of Brennan Senior

Center• Bishop Roger L. Jones, Greater Holy Temple COGIC• Brian Larkin, City of Flint Chief of Staff• Charis Lee, Flint attorney and Army veteran• Casy Lester, Flint School Board president• Beverly Lewis, executive director of Hasselbring Senior

Center• Mia McNeil, director of government and community

relations at UM-Flint

• Pastor Daniel Moore, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church• Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, president of the Michigan State

Medical Society• Quincy Murphy, Flint resident and activist State Rep.

Cynthia Neeley• Bryant Nolden, County Commissioner• State Rep. Cynthia Neeley, D-Flint• Isaiah Oliver, president/CEO of the Community Foundation

of Greater Flint• Pastor Michael Pettigrew, St. Paul Missionary Baptist

Church• Vanessa Pringle, assistant to the City Administrator for the

City of Flint• Dr. Lawrence Reynolds, medical adviser for the City of Flint• Anita Steward, interim superintendent of Flint Community

Schools• Beverly Walker-Griffea, president of Mott Community

College• George Wilkinson, president of NorthGate• Brenda Williams, Flint attorney• Dion A. Williams, director of faith-based affairs for Gov.

Whitmer• Kady Yellow, director of placemaking for The What’s Up

Downtown Project• Andrew Younger, race director for Crim Festival of Races• Asa Zuccaro, executive director of Latinx

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• COVID-19 testing locations:www.michigan.gov/coronavirus and click on “Find a Testing Site Near You”

• How to flush water/pipes:www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/building-water-system.html

• How to remove PPE safely:

www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/ppe/ppe-sequence.pdf

• See attached sample health assessment

Resources

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Workplace Health Screening

Department Name: ________________________________________

Employee Name: __________________________________________

Date: __________

Time In: _______

In the past 24 hours, have you experienced:

New or worsening cough: Yes No

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing: Yes No

OR TWO (2) or more of the following

Fever (or subjective/felt feverish): Temperature if taken: ________________ Fever is a temperature of 100.4°F or higher.

Yes No

Chills: Yes No

Muscle aches: Yes No

Headaches: Yes No

Sore throat: Yes No

If you answered “yes” to the first two symptoms above, or “yes” to two (2) or more of the last five symptoms above in light gray, please do not go to into work. Self-isolate at home and contact your primary care physician’s office or nearest urgent care facility for direction.

• You should isolate at home for a minimum of 10 days since symptoms first appeared.

• You must also have 3 days without fevers and improvement in respiratorysymptoms.

In the past 14 days, have you:

Yes No Had close contact with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19?

Traveled internationally? Yes No

If you answer “yes” to either of these questions, please do not go into work (unless exempt or otherwise approved for work with appropriate safety precautions). Self-quarantine at home for 14 day since return or exposure.

For questions, please contact the Office of the University Physician at uphys@msu.edu

City of Flint

Blue Ribbon Task Force

Example Health Assessment form