Public Health Committee

THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021 AT 2:00 PM, AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TX Kathie Tovo, Chair Vanessa Fuentes, Vice Chair Steve Adler Natasha Harper-Madison Ann Kitchen Instructions for public comment will be posted on the committee webpage. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. CALL TO ORDER Citizen Communication: General Approval of Minutes 1. Approve the minutes of the Health and Human Services Committee meeting of December 9, 2020. Discussion and Possible Action 2. Discussion and possible action regarding the selection of the joint appointee member to the Sobering Center Local Government Corporation Board of Directors. Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison, and Council Member Kathie Tovo 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the creation of a joint advisory body to discuss public health issues. Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison, and Council Member Ann Kitchen Executive Session 4. Discuss the selection of the joint appointee member to the Sobering Center Local Government Corporation Board of Directors. (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code). Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison, and Council Member Kathie Tovo 5. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Government Code).  Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison, and Council Member Ann Kitchen Briefing 6. Briefing on Resolution No. 20200729-113 declaring racism a public health crisis. Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison, and Council Member Ann Kitchen Future Items 7. 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.