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City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 2020 <br />protective equipment (PPE), overtime, other COVID-related equipment <br />Upcoming considerations <br />• Mandatory public mask order - Judge Becerra <br />Mr. Stapp stated that the new order from Judge Becerra mandates people to <br />wear a mask in public that can't maintain 6ft of distance between others and <br />secondly, it mandates all businesses to require customers and employees to <br />also wear a mask when distancing can't be maintained. <br />• Parks considerations <br />Mr. Stapp stated there is a concern from the public about the crowds gathering <br />and are not maintaining social distancing and could be contributing to the <br />increase of case counts. Mr. Stapp mentioned that staff from Parks and <br />Recreation are discussing what could be done and what recommendations will <br />be brought back to Council. <br />Council Member Baker stated that Eric Schenider, Hays County <br />Epidemiologist has stated there is a factual link to the public being on the river <br />and the increase in the number of cases and he asked Mr. Stapp if we are <br />debating that concern. Mr. Stapp stated that he can't debate with Mr. <br />Schneider's opinion. <br />Council Member Gonzales asked what is the consequence if a business does <br />not comply with Judge Beccera's order. Mr. Stapp stated that he hasn't fully <br />read the order as it was just issued a few minutes ago but it seems to be <br />patterned after Bexar County's order which includes is a fine of up to $1,000. <br />Council Member Derrick asked about the testing centers and if people have to <br />wait 15-20 days for results or are they able to process them faster. Mr. Stapp <br />stated that results are coming back from local testing services at a faster rate. <br />Mayor Hughson asked staff to put a request in to place the City at the head of <br />the line due to the case counts going up. Mr. Stapp stated he will ask and also <br />mentioned that certain staff have stated they were tested at the drive thru <br />testing on Sunday and have already received their results. Ms. Rachel Ingle, <br />Emergency Management Coordinator stated that out of the 701 testing we <br />have over 90 results back already, 70 were Hays County and were positive but <br />the results are coming back quickly. <br />Council Member Gonzales asked if an employee tests positive, are they <br />required to inform the Health Department? Mr. Stapp responded that is not a <br />requirement and that any business with a large number of employees is likely <br />City of San Marcos Page 3 <br />