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Approved Minutes

LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, July 12, 2021, via video conference. Chair Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Members in Attendance: Gonzales, Chavez, Curry, Curette, Dowling, Kirby, Martinez, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Acting Staff Liaison Joshua Robinson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of June 14, 2021, were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Charles Robbins of Health Management Associates provided an update on the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study and a schedule for presentation to the City Council. It is expected the report will be presented in late September. b. Chair Gonzales asked commissioners to keep an eye on the Special Session of the Texas Legislature. The commission did not consider any recommendations. c. Vice Chair Taylor discussed the organization of working groups to better address recommendations that are presented as part of the Quality of Life Study. Many community groups are engaged in the process. d. Chair Gonzales provided an update on the Winter Storm Uri Review Task Force. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m. without objection.