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Thursday, April 30, 2020 il�ilillilli�l�ill 11111111171 IZ 111111� 1111111 •1011 MHz= 4:00 PM Virtual Meeting This meeting was held using conferencing software due to the COVID-19 rules. I. Call To Order With a quorum present, the special meeting of the San Marcos City Council was called to order by Mayor Hughson at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2020. The meeting was held virtually. 11. Roll Call Present: 6 - Council Member Melissa Derrick, Mayor Jane Hughson, Mayor Pro Tern Ed Mihalkanin, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Mark Rockeymoore, Council Member Maxfield Baker and Council Member Saul Gonzales Absent: 1 - Council Member Joca Marquez RESENTATIONS 1. Receive a Staff presentation and hold discussion on Food establishment permits and fees during the COVID-19 pandemic response including recommendations to consider quarterly payment plans to assist local food establishments struggling with the impacts of COVID-19. Bert Lumbreras, City Manager, stated that proposed ordinance is to implement a quarterly payment plan that would allow food establishments to be on a payment plan for their permit and inspection fees. An emergency ordinance has been placed on the May Sth Council agenda for consideration. Mr. Lumbreras turned the presentation over to Greg Carr, Neighborhood Enhancement Director. Mr. Carr stated that some businesses renewed their permits and other owners have asked about making payments. The ordinance will provide relief for food establishments allowing them to get back on their feet. Mr. Carr mentioned that the ordinance will allow up to 6 months to make quarterly payments. After the 6 months, hopefully the businesses will be back on track. Mr. Carr stated that the number of food establishments to renew the rest of this fiscal year is under 70 establishments and about 29 establishments are estimated that City of San Marcos Page 1