City of Austin Public Health Committee met Sept. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Committee Members Present:
1. Vanessa Fuentes, Chair
2. Marc Duchen, Vice Chair
3. Ryan Alter
4. José Velásquez
Committee Members Absent
1. Zohaib “Zo” Qadri
Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes called the committee meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Public Communication: General
No Speakers
Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Public Health Committee meeting of August 6, 2025.
The minutes of the August 6 meetings were approved on Council Member Duchen’s motion, and Council Member Alter’s second with no objection, on a 4-0 vote.
Discussion and Possible Action
2. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of a member to the Sobering Center Local Government Corporation Board of Directors.
Briefings
3. Briefing on homelessness services for older adults from Family Eldercare.
The Committee received a briefing from Aaron Alarcon, CEO of Family Elder Care Inc.
4. Briefing on the status of Austin Public Health Federal Grants.
The Committee received a briefing from Adrienne Sturrup, Director of Austin Public Health.
Executive Session
5. Discussion of the selection of a member to appoint to the Sobering Center Board of Directors. (Personnel matters – Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Future Items
1. Identify items to discuss at future meetings.
Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes adjourned the committee meeting at 11:11a.m.
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