City of Austin Public Health Committee met Dec. 4.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
CALL TO ORDER
Public Communication: General
Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. This section is limited to 5 speakers.
Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Public Health Committee meeting on November 6, 2024.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, and Council Member José Velásquez
Discussion and Possible Action
2. Discussion and consideration of appointments to the Central Health Board of Managers.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, and Council Member José Velásquez
3. Discussion and possible action regarding ECHO’s State of the Homelessness Response System report and recommendations, and additional investments to fill comprehensive gaps and needs to improve the Homelessness Response System.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, and Council Member José Velásquez
Briefings
4. Update from Central Health on its Housing for Health Partnership, providing respite care, and services program for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, and Council Member José Velásquez
5. Update on the City’s Marshalling Yard, which provides temporary shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness, by the Homeless Strategy Office.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, and Council Member José Velásquez
Executive Session
6. Discuss the selection of members to the Central Health Board of Managers (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code).
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, and Council Member José Velásquez
Future Items
ADJOURN
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