Public Health Committee

THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 AT 10:00 AM, AUSTIN CITY HALL Vanessa Fuentes, Chair José Velásquez, Vice Chair Ryan Alter Zohaib "Zo" Qadri To speak remotely, contact the committee staff liaison. Contact information is available on the committee’s home page, which is linked here: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_committee_info_center.htm 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 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 February 7, 2024. Discussion and Possible Action 2. Discussion and possible action to fill a vacancy for a director on the Central Health Board of Managers. Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, and Council Member José Velásquez 3. Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment to the Sobering Center Board of Directors. Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, and Council Member José Velásquez Briefings  4. Receive an update on planning, research, and services for the development of rapid rehousing homeless services programs funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and general fund dollars. Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, and Council Member José Velásquez Executive Session 5. Discuss and interview applicants to fill a vacancy on the Central Health Board of Managers (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code). 6. Discussion regarding an appointment to the Sobering Center Board of Directors (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code). Future Items 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.