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Clerk of the Council will continue with virtual comments until it appears that it is <br />safe. All comments at the beginning of the meeting will continue with the exception <br />of public hearing items. <br />85B. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCLUDE IN <br />THE CARES ACT SPENDING PLAN A PROGRAM TO ASSIST WORKING <br />FAMILIES WITH CHILDCARE NEEDS AS A RESULT OF THE GOVERNOR'S <br />CLOSURE OF IN -CLASS INSTRUCTION FOR THE SCHOOLS IN OUR <br />REGION - Mayor Pro Tern Villegas <br />Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff. Mayor Pro Tern Villegas <br />expressed support of a pilot program. <br />Mayor Pulido spoke. <br />City Manager Kristine Ridge will look to the state as they have provided subsided <br />childcare early on to first responders and see if it can be duplicate it to provide <br />services for residents impacted by COVID-19 in our community. <br />Councilmember Penaloza requested clarification regarding current resources <br />available. <br />City Manager Kristine Ridge to find out what current state money and resources <br />are available and report to the council. .' <br />Councilmember Solorio directed staff to collaborate with organizations that will be <br />able to provide services and also expressed the urgency of rolling assistance out. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento in support of proposal provided by staff at the last <br />meeting. Expressed the importance to identify the priorities and continue <br />discussion to dedicate funds as quickly as possible. Expressed concern with the <br />moratorium that is expiring at the end of the month and in support of rental <br />assistance and personal protective equipment (PPE). Conveyed the importance of <br />having weekly updates and deployment funds. <br />Mayor Pulido in support of placing an on -going agenda item to provide updates <br />due to the unpredictable state. <br />Councilmember Mendoza advised city staff and the school district to work together <br />to find a solution to benefit the residents and children. <br />Mayor Pro Tern Villegas in support of the school district assisting with the meal <br />program. <br />DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 U } _ 1 2 JULY 21, 2020 <br />