Members Present: Arriola, Griffith, Mandel, Shannon, Sharp and Vick (6); Absent: Avila, Esparza, Hisserich and Kato (4); Vacant (5)

Approval of the Minutes from July 10, 2017.

Arriola, Griffith, Mandel, Shannon, Sharp and Vick (6); Absent: Avila, Esparza, Hisserich and Kato (4); Vacant (5)

Discussion and/or action and presentations on health-related costs, programs, and policies on food deserts and hunger in Los Angeles by Michael Flood, President/CEO, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank; Frank Tamborello, Director, Los Angeles Hunger Action Network; and, other speakers to be determined.

Discussion and presentations held and opportunity for comment provided. Arriola, Griffith, Mandel, Shannon, Sharp and Vick (6); Absent: Avila, Esparza, Hisserich and Kato (4); Vacant (5)

Discussion and/or action relative to the Los Angeles City Health Commission Retreat schedule and topics.

The Los Angeles City Health Commission Retreat will be scheduled for Friday, September 1, 2017 at 4:00 pm. 

Discussion held and opportunity for comment provided. Arriola, Griffith, Mandel, Shannon, Sharp and Vick (6); Absent: Avila, Esparza, Hisserich and Kato (4); Vacant (5)

Items for future discussion.

• Health Insurance in the City of Los Angeles

• Election of Officers

• Presentation by Dr. Ferrer

Motion (Sharp - Mandel) relative to placing on the next Los Angeles City Health Commission agenda, Election of Officers.

Discussion held, Motion (Sharp - Mandel) adopted and opportunity for comment provided. Arriola, Griffith, Mandel, Shannon, Sharp and Vick (6); Absent: Avila, Esparza, Hisserich and Kato (4); Vacant (5)

Commission President Shannon adjourned the meeting at 7:42 pm.