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City Council Meeting Minutes June 25, 2020 to Council. Mayor said it will come back because we would be applying as a CDBG applicant. This is being worked on as quickly as possible. Mr. Lumbreras stated that we can get the timeline that was presented from the CDBG process. Mr. Lumbreras made a comment, and stated the Mayor said it well, we are seeing an alarming rate of case counts, especially, in the younger age groups 20-29 years of age. Hays County has done some contact tracing and since Memorial day these counts have increased. Reports have been received that families are still having private, large family gatherings and this is contributing to the rise in cases. There is still potential to contract this virus and we need to be vigilant. Council Member Derrick stated most testing facilities are not requiring you have symptoms in order to be tested correct? Mr. Stapp stated they originally tested only symptomatic people, but the drive up/walk sites will test anyone. Council Member Derrick stated if people search there are places you can be tested if you are asymptomatic. Council Member Gonzales asked about the arrangements do we have with Texas State University regarding COVID 19. When are they going to open next semester? Mr. Stapp stated that they plan to open with limited occupancy for the 2nd summer session (July 6th — August ).Mr. Stapp said we are discussing concerns dealing with number of students in classes and quarantine concerns. There are also discussions to make sure their needs are met and to potentially have an agreement with Texas State University and County for rooms, if needed. Mayor Hughson stated there is online information on the Texas State website regarding their re opening plans. Students will be required to wear masks except in certain cases. She hopes this will impress upon college students that masks are needed. Council Member Baker asked if Judge Becerra clarified why he chose not to add a fine to his order. Mr. Stapp stated that we can't impose a fine on citizens his because this is tied to the Governor's order, however this does not pertain to businesses that refuse to comply with the order. Mr. Stapp stated the Judge did recognize the fact that many businesses have been financially hit by COVID and did not want to put that fear of a fine on these business. Council Member Baker asked if this is due to the fine structure that is required. Is $1000.00 the lowest amount, Mr. Stapp responded that this is the highest amount and the Judge can lower this amount. Mayor Hughson asked if a business would be fined or held responsible if a City of San Marcos Page 5