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City Council Meeting Minutes March 31, 2020 • Texas State University dorm move -out in progress — Remote instruction beginning Monday, March 30 through end of semester • Enhanced City Website with resources — Addition of COVID-19 dashboard on Monday 3/30 Additional City Actions Posters reminding people to wach their hands after touching gas pump and other handles have been distributed to local businesses as applicable. Upcoming considerations • Researching options to provide support for people experiencing homelessness due to many public restrooms being closed — Possible partnership with Southside Community Center • Finalizing arrangements for potential bed space for quarantine and hospital overflow New emergency Order considered by Mayor Hughson Intended to mimic County Order to reduce confusion — Discussion — should it pertain to gas stations like the City of Kyle order? • Occupancy limit of 10 • Minimum distance requirements (6 -feet spacing) • Required hand sanitizer station and/or attendant required at entrance • Doors remain open or opened by attendant Council decided to continue with the education campaign and posters and not require door handles to be continually sanitized or left open or opened by an attendant. Councilmember Baker expressed concern about physical distancing and the recent study at the University of Texas at Austin showing the benefit of cutting down contacts by 90 percent. Councilmember Gonzales inquired about our local buses. Mr. Stapp noted that sanitizing is being done in addition to physical distancing. Councilmember Rockeymore inquired about towing companies towing cars. They are on the Governor's list of Essential Services and therefore are required to maintain the social distancing regulations. Financial Assistance Follow-up: Implemented Strategies/Underway • Temporarily Halt Utility Service Disconnections for Nonpayment (evaluate City of San Marcos Page 3