Public Health Committee

THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018 AT 2:00 PM, AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TX Ora Houston, Chair Delia Garza, Vice Chair Kathie Tovo Ann Kitchen A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Action will only be taken by the members of the committee. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER Approval of Minutes 1. Approve the Minutes of the Health and Human Services Committee meeting of Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Citizen Communication: General 2. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed two minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda (limit of 10 speakers). Discussion and Possible Action 3. Creation of an advisory body to discuss public health issues. Sponsors: Council Member Ora Houston, and Council Member Delia Garza 4. Proposed 2019 Health and Human Services Committee Meeting schedule. Sponsors: Council Member Ora Houston, and Council Member Delia Garza Briefing 5. Briefing on the current work and use of City funding related to the Sickle Cell Association of Texas Marc Thomas Foundation. Sponsors: Council Member Ora Houston, and Council Member Delia Garza  Future Items 6. Identify items to discuss at future meetings. ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please call 512-974-2210 or TTY users route through 711.