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and what is appropriate. The state will be leading on this issue, along with local governments. More information should be forthcoming within the next few weeks. Director Gelsomino indicated that her department has been making 700 phone calls to seniors per week. She expressed a desire to ensure seniors have proper information on testing and prevent them from being taken advantage of. Mr.Allan stated that tests are being marketed privately and not communicated to CCBH. There is a need to provide community guidance, along with needs for the CDC and FDA to weigh in on approving tests with lots of qualifiers. Councilmember Kepple asked questions pertaining to PPE, specifically whether thereis a shortage,whether we can reopen with a shortage,the use of N99 masks, and when will the community receive more PPE. Mr.Allan indicated that PPE pipelines are opening up and that equipment can now be sterilized. In regard to N99 masks, they are not recommended and cost more,but would still be protective. Chairman Litten asked about the uptick in potential COVID-19 calls over the weekend and the increase in domestic violence calls as well. Chief Dunphy noted that Lakewood's Fire Dept. is way ahead of the curve in terms of preparation compared to other departments. He noted that the city has enough PPE and his department is monitoring inventory/usage rate. His team has arranged a connection with a sanitization company. The department has modified its procedures for efficiency and set up COVID-19 protocols, such as all members wearing full PPE on every call and operating under the assumption every patient encountered has it. Mayor George indicated that the Police Dept. is monitoring domestic violence levels since the first day of the stay at home order. She indicated that Chief Malley was surprised not to see the uptick sooner. Overall, police calls have been more than 40%. Director Gelsomino indicated that the Human Services Department has been delivering 880-1000 meals per week. Over the past 2 weeks, 510 bags of groceries were put together and delivered using Healthy Lakewood Foundation funding. She noted anxiety is rising amongst the senior population, so her department is working with folks and making them aware of all services available, such as prescription drug delivery. Mayor George briefly discussed rental support and how it will be addressed at a Housing Committee meeting the following day. HOME funds may potentially be used for this effort. Approval of the minutes of the March 16, 2020 Health &Human Services Committee. Chairman Litten made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rader to approve the minutes from the committee's previous meeting. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas - Litten, Kepple, Rader Nays - None The motion passed. The minutes were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.