September 2, 2026 Public Health Committee Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Public Health Committee
September 2, 2026: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda: Public Health Committee (PHC), 206 KB
Agenda Packet for Council Committees
Agenda Packet: Public Health Committee (PHC), 13.3 MB
Agenda Items - September 2, 2026
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A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Action will only be taken by the members of the committee, and an alternate member may only vote when a regular committee member is absent. 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 three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. This section is limited to five speakers.
Approval of Minutes
Item PHC001
Approve the minutes for the Public Health Committee meeting of May 6, 2026.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260902-PHC001, Agenda Backup: Minutes, PDF, 162 KB, posted 8/27/2026
20260902-PHC001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 91 KB, posted 8/27/2026
Briefings
Item PHC002
Briefing on Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Office strategic plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. [David Gray, Director - Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations]
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Marc Duchen.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260902-PHC002, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 3.4 MB, posted 8/27/2026
20260902-PHC002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 94 KB, posted 8/27/2026
20260902-PHC002, Agenda Backup: THRA Report, PDF, 567 KB, posted 8/27/2026
Item PHC003
Connecting the Dots for Children's Mental Health: A Behavioral Health Strategic Plan for Austin and Travis County. [Dr. Desmar Walkes, Medical Director - Austin and Travis County; Stacy Spencer, LCW-S, Children’s Services Practice Administrator - Integral Care.]
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Marc Duchen.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260902-PHC003, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 2.1 MB, posted 8/27/2026
20260902-PHC003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 94 KB, posted 8/27/2026
Item PHC004
Briefing on Vivent Health’s HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and community health services in Austin. [Deondre Moore, Texas Community Empowerment Manager - Vivent Health]
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Marc Duchen.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260902-PHC004, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 4.1 MB, posted 8/28/2026
20260902-PHC004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 94 KB, posted 8/27/2026
Future Items
Item PHC005
Identify items for future meetings.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260902-PHC005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 90 KB, posted 8/27/2026
ADJOURN
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