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Meeting Name: Public Health and Public Safety Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/30/2020 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual
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209934 3209934ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on the City’s disaster preparedness assessment for emergencies during this pandemic and how this reduces our first responders' workforce.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
209936 3209936ResolutionThat this Council calls on landlords and real estate agents to avoid showing occupied units to avoid the spread of coronavirus.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
209939 3209939ResolutionThat the Administration create a task force to begin mid- to long-term logistical planning for a possible reduced workforce, in case this State of Emergency continues for an extended period.Work completed  Action details Not available
209940 3209940ResolutionThat this Council collaborate with the Administration to create a one-page coronavirus information sheet that can be physically delivered to every resident and small business owner, containing public health information, emergency resources, and instructions on where to get more information.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
209941 3209941ResolutionThat the Administration coordinate with local charitable organizations to create a centralized fund to provide direct support to front line workers, residents, and local businesses most in need.Work completed  Action details Not available
209944 3209944OrderThat the Director of SPCD, the Commissioner of Public Works, and the Director of Parks and Recreation consider turning some or all Neighborways into modified pedestrian-only areas (allowing cars only for residents and their essential visitors), to relieve the current congestion on the Community Path and some sidewalks.Work completed  Action details Not available
209798 4209798OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services appear before this Council with an update on measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus and to support anyone who may become infected.Kept in committee  Action details Not available