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City Council Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 27. Hold Discussion regarding a temporary, in house, grant writer with experience in organizing non -profits to organize and fortify our non -profits not only to help with those recently homeless due to the fall -out of Covid, but also for any future pandemic emergencies and natural disasters, and provide direction to the City Manager. Mayor Pro Tem Derrick stated the goal is to assist residents that are struggling with the effects of the pandemic. She discussed a partnership with the Homeless Coalition and work with those at Village Main. The intent of the Village Main was to be a hub for services where all needs are met in one stop. The grant writer could help newer nonprofits to get started with letters of recommendations and matching funds. This would allow the City to vet the grant opportunities and work cohesively with non profits and ensure efforts are not being duplicated. She noted that American Rescue Plan dollars may be considered at our workshop on June 29. Council provided consensus to move forward with a temporary, in house, grant writer with experience in organizing non -profits to organize and fortify our non -profits. Council would also like to look at the possibility of having interns assist with this effort. 28. Hold Discussion related to Mexican American and Indigenous Heritage and Cultural District, and provide direction to Staff. Mayor Hughson stated this item was brought to her by Bobbie Garza -Hernandez and Ana Juarez. She indicated this is not proposing a historic district and there is no funding request associated with this, with the exception of possible signage. Mayor Hughson stated a lot of information was included in the Resolution and the FAQ. Council provided consensus to move forward with the creation of a Mexican American and Indigenous Heritage and Cultural District. 29. Hold discussion on a Recommendation Resolution submitted by the Convention and Visitor Bureau Board, requesting support of the Lights Out, Texas! initiative regarding turning off or dimming non-essential lighting during migratory peak periods, and provide direction to Staff. Council Provided consensus to move forward with the Lights Out, Texas! initiative that was submitted by the Convention and Visitor Bureau Board. This is an initiative to turn off or dim non-essential lighting during migratory peak periods. 30. Hold discussion on a Recommendation Resolution submitted by the Parks and Recreation Board, requesting that the City Council to evaluate the parkland fee calculation methodology within the San Marcos Land Development Code, and provide City of San Marcos Page 21