Los Angeles City Health Commission Minutes

 

Monday, April 11, 2016

 

JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 5:00 PM

Roll Call

Members Present: Andres Taylor, Esparza, Griffith, Hisserich, Jacquez, Mandel, Sharp and Vick (8); Absent: Arriola, Avila, Braun, Jimenez,  Rocca and Shannon (6)

 

 

Approval of the Minutes from March 14, 2016.

 

Approved (8); Absent: Arriola, Avila, Braun, Jimenez, Rocca and Shannon (6)

 

 

ITEM NO.(1)

Presentation on health-related costs, programs, and policies by:

  • Parks for All campaign to improve equitable access to park space in Los Angeles

  • City Administrative Officer's overview of City's Homeless Strategy

  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation on transmission of infectious diseases in Los Angeles

  • Dr. Johanna Olson, M.D. - Children's Hospital Los Angeles on Health issues related to Transgender Youth

 

City Administrative Officer's overview of City's Homeless Strategy was continued to June 13, 2016.

 

Presentations and opportunity for public comment provided (9); Absent: Avila, Braun, Jimenez, Rocca and Shannon (5)

 

 

 

ITEM NO.(2)

Discussion and/or action to evaluate the City's agreement with the County to provide enforcement of the public health code.

 

Discussion held.

 

Motion (Mandel - Hisserich) relative to engaging City departments to evaluate the current Health Services agreement with the County of Los Angeles.

 

 

 Adopted (9); Absent: Avila, Braun, Jimenez, Rocca and Shannon (5)

 

 

ITEM NO.(3)

Items for future discussion.

 

Discussion held.

 

Motion (Hisserich - Andres Taylor) relative to placing on the next Commission agenda, discussion of the Commission's assignment as well as to respond to recommendations of the Health, Mental Health and Education Committee, Council file No. 15-1514, regarding identifying services/assistance needed for the Commission to complete their duties as detailed in Ordinance No. 183093.

 

Adopted (9); Absent: Avila, Braun, Jimenez, Rocca and Shannon (5)

 

 

Motion (Mandel - Jacquez) relative to placing on the next Commission agenda, discussion regarding provider access throughout Los Angeles.

 

Adopted (9); Absent: Avila, Braun, Jimenez, Rocca and Shannon (5)

 

 

Motion (Jacquez - Hisserich) relative to placing on the next Commission agenda, discussion and possible action to address the current vacancies and leadership roles and opportunities of the City Health Commission.

 

Adopted (9); Absent: Avila, Braun, Jimenez, Rocca and Shannon (5)

 

 

Amending Motion (Jacquez - Mandel) relative to placing on the next Commission agenda, discussion and possible action to fill leadership slots at the May meeting.

 

Adopted (9); Absent: Avila, Braun, Jimenez, Rocca and Shannon (5)

 

 

ITEM NO.(4)

Public Comment.

 

Public hearing held (9); Absent:  Avila, Braun, Jimenez, Rocca and Shannon (5)

 

 

Adjournment

First Vice-President Sharp adjourned the meeting in memory of Bill Rosendahl at 6:58 p.m.