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City Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2021 <br />15. Receive a Staff presentation and Hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or <br />against Ordinance 2021-17, adopting Youth Programs Standards of Care for 2021; and <br />consider approval of Ordinance 2021-17, on the first of two readings; providing a <br />severability clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provision; declaring an <br />effective date. <br />Jessica Ramos, Recreation Manager, provided the presentation on the Youth <br />Programs Standards of care for 2021. Mrs. Ramos stated this is an annual <br />requirement under The State of Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 42. <br />Last year Council requested additional information be included regarding <br />personal protection practices as recommended by the Centers for Disease <br />Control. Staff incorporated additional information into Section VIII - Health <br />and Safety. <br />Mayor Hughson opened the Public Hearing at 8:34 p.m. <br />Those who spoke: <br />Lisa Marie Coppoletta, expressed concern with Section V related to Nutrition. <br />She would like other food alternatives such as vegan, vegetarian and organic <br />options. She asked if the City is paying the San Marcos Consolidated <br />Independent School District for food? If we are she thinks we could open this <br />up to local businesses. There is nothing on additional food protocols in this <br />document. Ms. Coppoletta expressed concern with the new order issue by the <br />Governor lifting the mask mandate, she would like to see protocols on masks <br />included. <br />There being no further speakers, Mayor Hughson closed the Public Hearing at <br />8:37 p.m. <br />A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott, seconded by Council <br />Member Gleason, to approve Ordinance 2021-17, on the first of two readings. <br />Council Member Baker spoke on food security and with nutrition being such a <br />focus and would like us to exceed the minimum requirement outlined by the <br />state because the food provided is important for the growth of children. <br />Mrs. Ramos stated the city does work with the school district. The district <br />receives grants to provide food for all children 18 and younger. Ms. Ramos <br />stated they can research organic food options. Council Member Baker <br />understands the resource challenge, but he would like to receive food from <br />other sources and not just the school. This could increase the program fee, but <br />staff will do additional research. Ms. Hughson noted there could be storage <br />City of San Marcos Page 17 <br />