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City Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2020 <br />Council Member Baker asked about Federal and State Grants and if the City <br />has received these monies? <br />Mr. Stapp stated that $6.4M for transit, $425,000 to CDBG, and $157,000 for <br />airport related expenses have been awarded, but not yet received. Guidelines <br />and proper use of funding is still undetermined at this time and no direction <br />provided as of yet. Once this is determined this funding will be distributed. <br />Council Member bakers stated that some citizen concerns are that funding will <br />be similar to the disaster relief funding we saw with the floods and there may <br />be delays. Mr. Stapp stated that staff will work promptly to distribute funds <br />once direction is provided. <br />Council Member Baker asked about public testing sites and if there are any we <br />should be sending our citizens to them? Staff stated that citizens still need to <br />contact their health care provider if they think they are infected and get <br />directions from them. There are multiple test sites in the County, but it is best <br />to seek direction from your health care provider. If someone does not have a <br />health care provider they can contact Live Oak or San Marcos Family <br />medicine. <br />Council Member Bakers also asked about hazard pay for those working on the <br />front line. The Human Resources Department is in discussion regarding hazard <br />pay and once this is better understood it will be brought forward. <br />Council Member Gonzales asked if there will be inspections that may be <br />required for restaurants due to COVID-19 once recovery begins. He also <br />inquired about current cases in our County Jail and there are none at this <br />time. There was discussion about a partnership with the County. Mr. <br />Lumbreras stated there has been nothing received by County yet and no clear <br />direction at this time. In anticipation of what might develop Council will see an <br />item coming forward on April 21st regarding a $150,000 budget amendment <br />that could be used to assist with testing of the public. <br />Mayor Hughson asked if funds will be a check to the City or reimbursement as <br />we spend funds. This will depend on the grant and should be in the <br />disbursement discussion. <br />III. Adjournment. <br />A motion was made by Council Member Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro <br />Tem Mihalkanin,to adjourn the Special Meeting of the City Council at <br />4:45p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />City of San Marcos Page 4 <br />