City of Austin Public Health Committee met Sept. 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Public Health Committee Members Present:
1. Chair Vanessa Fuentes
2. Vice-Chair José Velásquez (absent)
3. Ryan Alter
4. Zohaib "Zo" Qadri (virtual)
Call to Order
Vice Chair Jose Velásquez called the Public Health Committee meeting to order at 10:02 AM.
Public Communication:
Sonja Burns –Present -Gave comments related to hosing strategies, homeless and baseline services for the mental health.
Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the Public Health Committee minutes for the May 22, 2024 and the June 5, 20224 meeting.
On the motion by Vice Chair Velásquez, and the second by Council Member Qadri the minutes for the May 22, 2024 and June 5, 2024 meeting of the Public Health Committee were approved on a vote of 4-0.
Discussion and Possible Action
2. Discussion and possible action regarding the Homeless Strategy Office, Budget, Strategic Plan, and Shelter Termination Policy.
David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer presented on the fiscal year budget, the HSO strategic plan and the shelter termination policy Gray, the Homeless Strategy Officer. (No action)
Future Items
Sobering Center appointments
Chair Fuentes adjourned the Public Health Committee meeting at 10:56 AM.
https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=439742