City of Austin Public Health Committee met April 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Meeting called to order at 9:32 a.m.
Committee Members Present:
1. Council Member Kathie Tovo
2. Council Member Vanessa Fuentes
3. Council Member Ann Kitchen
4. Mayor Steve Adler
5. Natasha Harper-Madison – off the dais
Public Communication: General
Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda (limit of 10 speakers).
None.
Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Public Health Committee meeting on March 9, 2022. Council Member Fuentes moved to approve the minutes of the Public Health Committee meeting on March 9, 2022. Seconded by Council Member Kitchen. Passed on a 3-0 vote; Mayor Adler off the dais.
Discussion and Possible Action
2. Discussion and possible action regarding the selection of the City's appointee to the Sobering Center Local Government Corporation Board of Directors. This item was taken up in Executive Session.
Executive Session
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the selection of members to the Sobering Center Local Government Corporation Board of Directors. Conducted.
Briefings
4. Briefing and discussion on issues related to homelessness.
The Committee received a briefing related to homelessness from Dianna Grey, Chief Homeless Strategy Officer
5. Briefing on American Rescue Plan Act funds for early childhood investments and pending unmet needs.
The Committee received a presentation from Donna Sundstrom, APH Assistant Director of Community Services and Cathy McHorse, VP, Success by Six at United Way for Greater Austin
Adjourned at 11:09 a.m.
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