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4. Health & Human Services Committee report regarding meeting held May 18, 2020 (to be provided) Vice President Litten expressed an intent to draft a communication addressing racism as a public health crisis and discuss it in future committee meetings. Vice President Litten read the following oral report into the record: The committee met on May 18'h with all members present, along with Councilmembers Bullock, Shachner, and Neff. Mayor George, members of the administration, and Terry Allan of the Cuyahoga County Board ofHealth were also present. The meeting essentially involved an update on the COVID-19 situation from the County Board side and from the administration. Mr. Allan reported 40-60 new cases a day at that time and that there would be an increase in testing. He anticipated an increase in the number of new cases due to the increase in testing. There are models showing it dropping through late June and the summer with an increase in the fall. We could be dealing with this for the next 12-14 months. The Board ofHealth has received 8,000 calls within the last several weeks with 1,000 calls being complaints. Commissioner Allan referred any questions that our residents might to the County Board of Health phone line, which is being staffed by 10 people. The drop in the summer is explained by people not being as in close contact with each other. The virus will continue to spread until 60%-70% of the population is exposed and we are currently at 5% exposure. Councilmember Kepple asked questions about PPE supply and Commissioner Allan noted that levels are good, however gowns are in short supply. Mayor George and others provided an update from the administration including enforcement of all the new occupancy requirements as we reopen society. Chief Malley not the police department is ready to investigate and observe, seeking voluntary compliance and citing as necessary. Director Gelsomino stated the importance of keeping the safety net in place. At that point, the administration had delivered 8,700 meals to 250 seniors and 600 bags offresh groceries. Fresh food from the food bank was delivered to 120 seniors and the department had also given out$15,000 in gift cards from the Healthy Lakewood Foundation to residents in need. Vice President Litten made a motion, seconded by President O'Malley to receive and file the oral report. Discussion: President O'Malley inquired as to the extent that the police department has observed or cited businesses and restaurants regarding social distancing rules. Chief Malley noted that the department has received some complaints, very few, and has not issued any citations. He added that it has been a non-issue in Lakewood. On the motion: A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None