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City Council Meeting Minutes February 24, 2021 numbers since some testing sites were closed. He stated that staff will continue to promote masking up and keep social distancing. Council Member Garza stated we should encourage the public to test, if feeling sick especially due to the new variants. Mayor Hughson inquired about extra personal protective equipment (PPE) to hand out during a distribution of items if someone forgot their mask? Mr. Stapp stated he will do a inventory check for public distribution for PPE. Mr. Stapp mentioned that he was pleased with the volunteers wearing their masks during the distribution of water. Council Member Gonzales asked if citizens can call to make an appointment to get vaccinated? Mr. Stapp stated there is a phone number provided. Council Member Gonzales inquired about transportation. Mr. Stapp stated the vaccine distributions are in vans to go to areas that don't have transportation. Regarding the Governor's COVID 19 Rental Relief Program Mayor Pro Tem Derrick noted that people who want to apply need to know what that 80% number of median area income is to determine if they should complete the application or not. Mr. Stapp took note of the suggestion and will pass it on to staff. Council Member Baker expressed concern with the predications of the increase in cases during the winter storm. He apologized to staff and only offers critical concerns from constituents. He also expressed concern with the rate of fatalities and applauded the Chamber of Commerce for the rapid testing sent to business on a first come basis program. Council Member Baker expressed concern that the information was not provided in Spanish and would like for staff to work with the Chamber to have Spanish speaking owners get an opportunity. Would like for employers to provide effective PPE to employees. Council Member Gleason iterated what Mayor Pro Tem Derrick stated regarding the Rental Relief Program, that is very critical and to release the expectations of the program would be helpful. He thanked staff and the community that helped last week and saw volunteers and staff being safe while volunteering to help the citizens. Council Member Garza thanked staff and mentioned that city leaders modeling the guidelines is effective. She also thanked VFW that had masks and hand sanitizers available and Mr. Prather that expressed mask covering. City of San Marcos Page 4