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Dr. Bill Lewis - 1037 Nicholson Ave. - Dr. Lewis stated the importance of even enforcement of restrictions, as patrons will migrate to areas in the community where restrictions are less. He added that masks have a tremendous benefit to reducing transmission of coronavirus. Ms. Dani Krasiniki - 14536 Detroit Ave. - Ms. Krasiniki of Aladdin's Eatery noted that her restaurant has been operating at 50% capacity for months. She reviewed precautions that the business has taken and her experience dealing with confrontation regarding mask wearing. She noted that other businesses following the rules would help keep the community safer. Mr. Ralph Piunno - 12223 Madison Ave. - Mr. Piunno expressed concern over maintaining 6 foot distancing on sidewalks with expanded outdoor dining. He suggested further penalties against businesses that are non-compliant with mask wearing. He also asked that Council clarify the expiration date of the resolution. Director Corrigan stated that the resolution would expire at the end of the year and the administration would consider renewing it if the current situation remains. Ms. Jessica Parkison - 17625 Detroit Ave. - Ms. Parkison of Salt spoke to how 50% occupancy rules would negatively affect her business and the investments in it she made to ensure safe service. She also appealed to Mayor George to make fines more significant for businesses that have refused to close despite positive COVID tests from their employees. Mayor George clarified that the 50% occupancy rule was only proposed for indoor dining and that an amendment was being considered for 75% occupancy as long as an applicant submitted proper plans to the Building Department. She added that multiple calls to a business would result in a nuisance order, which carries a much larger fine than the proposed$50. Mr. Carlos Ramos - 14534 Detroit Ave. - Mr. Ramos of The Tea Lab stated that his largest concern is the mask mandate and added that it is essential that it be mandatory. He noted that many of his employees are immune-comprised or have relatives that are. He cited statistics that correlated decreases in COVID cases in states that have implemented a mask mandate. He also cited experiences where patrons have been belligerent to his staff for enforcing the wearing of masks in the business. Mr. Ryan and Ms. Kiera Krivosh - 18616 Detroit Ave. - Ms. Krivosh of Around the Corner stated her belief that the narrative needs to focus more on supporting businesses than punishing non-compliant ones. She noted that PPP loans require that 65% of a business's payroll are kept employed, which is difficult to achieve if there is a 50% occupancy limit. Mr. Krivosh stated that police patrol of the businesses to report back on which ones are compliant or non-compliant could be helpful. Mr. Tony Romano -Mr. Romano of Sarita put the follow message into the chat: Anthony Romano 14523 Madison Ave. chef/owner at Sarita . We are operating at approximated 60% capacity as well. We have lost 1/2 of our staff due to these restrictions.