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City Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 Mr. Stapp stated in the Governors order it states the capacity doesn't apply to religious services. Council Member Gonzales asked about funeral homes filling up to capacity. Mr. Stapp stated this has not occurred in our community but the State can provide portable morgue trailers to assist if necessary. Mayor Hughson stated the funeral homes are announcing specific requirements and some are extending the time of visitations. Council Member Garza stated she does not want endangerment between law enforcement and the community. She would like to know what education campaigns have been done. Small businesses want to have an understanding that allows them to ask people to leave, if not wearing masks and do more marketing with firm messages that state masks save lives. Council Member Baker inquired of any reported deaths occurring after being at the Infusion Centers and what access do city residents have to those facilities in Austin? Mr. Stapp stated he has not seen a report with those number and the services are being provided to the residents as well. Council Member Baker asked how many San Marcos residents have qualified for those services. Mr. Stapp stated he will provide the information to council. Mr. Stapp stated he receives a daily report from Hays County that is provided to the public by a press release. Kristy Stark, Director of Communications, provided a brief presentation on social media mask safety outreach and stated they have increased the education and outreach information. They are sharing the programs and resources with the community. Ms. Stark stated the messages given out to staff have been through emails from management, videos and sending information to the directors level to share with staff. The City has over 900 employees and there are currently two positive cases. Ms. Stark stated the front line employees have been working in the community from day one and dealing with the pandemic for a year. Ms. Stark stated there has been educational outreach, and the City's Covid webpage is full of resource information and is updated daily. Ms. Stark presented some of the social media content the Communication Department has done and stated there has been over 100 postings on social media since November on the importance of wearing a mask. Ms. Stark stated curbside services are offered for people by local businesses. The Communications department also sent out messages to remind people to wear masks and during the holidays they encouraged small gatherings only. Ms. Stark stated they have partnered with the County and Chamber to share information. Ms. Stark stated the SMTX heart logo began with the flood and is continuing to be used to promote wearing a mask. Ms. City of San Marcos page 7