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City Council Meeting Minutes May 14, 2020 <br />topics that have been helpful, such as publicizing the list of restaurants that are <br />open and quick links to the Governor's Open Texas plan. <br />Council Member Baker asked where does the City stand with liability when <br />staff returns to work. Mr. Cosentino mentioned that Mr. Lumbreras has <br />outlined the steps on how the City is handling the safety and health of staff. <br />Mr. Lumbreras provide details on the processes, procedures, and requirements <br />for city staff. Mr. Cosentino mentioned that as the City is rolling out the <br />business financial assistance, the City can create criteria on the grants. If <br />businesses are going to apply, then the business must adhere to the Governor's <br />recommendations. <br />Mr. Lumbreras stated that city staff is developing a teleworking policy and it <br />does have to be evaluated in which cases it will apply. <br />Council Member Derrick expressed concerns for staff being in cubicles and <br />vent circulation. <br />Mr. Lumbreras reiterated if employees can't meet the social distancing <br />requirement then staff will need to put on a face mask. Mr. Lumbreras stated <br />that we are following CDC guidelines in terms of their recommendations. Mr. <br />Lumbreras mentioned that we are putting up shields for public facing counters <br />similar to the grocery stores. <br />Council Member Baker asked what is the number of deaths or hospitalizations <br />that is designated to enforce strict measures. Mr. Stapp stated that staff is <br />working with the health department and epidemiologist to develop a method of <br />ratio that includes the daily new case count, number of recovery cases and <br />active cases and that number will help determine to enforce strict measures. <br />Council Member Baker suggested to write a letter to the Governor and <br />Attorney General to support our city to have strict controls as Austin and San <br />Antonio has. <br />Council consensus is to contact different municipalities for interest in <br />requesting from the Governor the ability to enforce authority as a local <br />government. <br />EXECUTIVE SESSION <br />2. Executive Session in accordance with Section §551.074 of the Texas Government Code: <br />Personnel Matters - Council will be discussing and conducting annual performance <br />evaluations of the City Manager and Municipal Court Judge. <br />City of San Marcos Page 3 <br />