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None. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA City Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 Page 2 of 14 Mayor Stolzmann asked for changes to the consent agenda; hearing none she asked for a motion. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Councilmember Brown. All in favor. A. Approval of Bills B. Approval of Minutes: April 6, 2021 C. Approval of Resolution No. 27, Series 2021 — A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Boulder County for the Resurfacing of a Segment of Empire Drive COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayor Stolzmann gave comments about the recent verdict in the George Floyd murder case. She stated the City is committed to fair policing policies as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) goals. She noted the City has reviewed and is committed to policing policies the community can support and that bring justice to all. She encouraged community members to stay involved in these programs. Councilmember Fahey congratulated the Library staff on their new program for giving first library cards to children. No report. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT REGULAR BUSINESS BOULDER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE ON COVID-19 AND NEW DIAL METRICS GUIDANCE Dr. Lexi Nolan, Interim Boulder County Public Health Director, gave an update on the County's COVID status. She stated the current positivity rate is 4.4% and noted they are seeing some stabilization in case numbers although they have been quite variable lately. Across the state and nation case numbers are trending upward. Locally, rates show most transmission among younger people who are not able to be vaccinated and CU students. They are seeing are some disparities and increases in the Hispanic population and the County is now making efforts to reach that population with vaccines and the hope is to