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City Council Meeting Minutes April 21, 2020 <br />I have close friends and family who have committed the types of non-violent <br />misdemeanors listed under the proposed ordinance. Some of them, all of <br />whom are White, were let off with a warning or a citation, and their lives were <br />not thrown for a loop. They had an opportunity to learn from their mistakes, <br />and have gone on to live happy and productive lives. Several others I know <br />and love, all of whom are Black or Hispanic, have been arrested and <br />incarcerated for the same types of offenses, and have had much higher hurdles <br />put before them to return to normal life. The same trend is true at both the <br />state and national levels, in terms of who tends to not get punished for minor <br />non-violent offenses, and who reliably does get punished. The fact that this <br />proposed ordinance is even under consideration shows how well y'all as a <br />council understand these issues. I, like you, want to live in a town where more <br />of our citizens are reliably given a second chance. Thank you for your time and <br />consideration. <br />Evie Straubhaar: <br />Dear Council, I am 8 years old. My mom and dad wrote letters and I want to <br />write a letter too. Sometimes I make mistakes. When my mom and dad help <br />me, I learn from my mistakes. Please vote yes so more people can learn from <br />their mistakes and not go to jail. Thanks. <br />PRESENTATIONS <br />1. Receive status reports and updates on response to COVID-19 pandemic; hold council <br />discussion, and provide direction to Staff. <br />Bert Lumbreras, City Manager, gave a brief introduction of the COVID-19 <br />item. Chase Stapp, Director of Public Safety, provided status reports and <br />updates on response to the COVID 19 pandemic. <br />Updates to Governor Abbott's Actions: <br />- April 17 - Press Conference Announcing Multiple Executive Orders <br />- Established Strike Force to Open Texas - team of medical experts and private <br />and public leaders to advise the Governor on safely and strategically reopening <br />the state of Texas <br />- April 27 - Governor will announce a revised plan based on initial <br />recommendations <br />- Reopening of select services and activities in Texas <br />- April 24 - "Retail -To -Go" model allowed for all stores, including <br />non-essential <br />-All schools - including public, private, and higher education institutions - <br />remain closed for the remainder of 2019-2020 school year. <br />-April 22 - Loosened restrictions allowing surgeries and procedures medically <br />City of San Marcos Page 16 <br />