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City Council Meeting Minutes June 25, 2020 the Governor's office to see when we can get a response and as soon as we receive we will send the response via email to council or at a future update meeting. Council Member Gonzales asked if the two hospitals are at capacity and how many more patients can they take? Mr. Stapp stated that Christus Santa Rosa in San Marcos is now keeping local COVID patients and are not at capacity. Rachel Ingle, Emergency Management Coordinator, said Seton Hays in Kyle is not full and has 22 ventilators. Ms. Ingle stated that Christus Santa Rosa has a total of 6 ventilators and they currently have 3 ventilators in use. Ms. Ingle stated that patients will be diverted to Round Rock or New Braunfels, if the hospital runs out of the ventilators. We are working on a regional plan if we get to that point. Council Member Gonzales asked how are they going to handle the bars on the social distancing. Mr. Stapp stated that the Governor's order has not cut back on bars; they are at 75% capacity and masks are required by the County order. There is no fine associated with this, but the County Judge stated this can be implemented if needed. Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin asked where citizens can get testing, the cost, do they have to make appointments, and he would like to know what staff person should they direct these types of question to. Mr. Stapp stated these emails can be forwarded to him. Mayor Hughson asked about the details on the upcoming testing sites and how is the information going to be distributed to citizens. Mr. Stapp stated that Hays County will do a press release and the City will place the information on the website and on social media. Mayor Hughson stated that each of us has the opportunity to help keep from spreading this, by wearing a mask, distancing and don't go out or into crowds if you don't have to. She mentioned the comments made by Matthew McConaughey in some of his public service announcements "staying home does not defeat us but it is one of the best tools we have for fighting this disease" and Mayor Hughson added "and it's free." Council Member Derrick inquired about the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and we decided to take the $105,000 from Texas State University to partner with Hays County. Have we or are we planning to do this and what is the status on this? Mr. Stapp stated that Ms. Ingle reached out to County and staff is working on the grant application and the intent is to combine the funds for free testing. Ms. Derrick asked if this will come forward City of San Marcos Page 4