Board of Health – Aug 3, 2026
- Where
- Not listed on the city's meeting portal
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What was decided
Members reviewed tobacco regulations, a communicable disease update, SAPHE 2.0 performance standards, inspection data, and the Community Health Link closing. They asked for updates on the Community Health Link transition and a report on Temporary Protected Status impacts. They also agreed to add the Civilian Review Board to the next agenda.
Decisions recorded
- Approved the June 1 meeting minutes by unanimous roll call vote. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the proposed amendments to the July 13, 2026 public hearing minutes by unanimous roll call vote. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the July 13, 2026 public hearing minutes as amended by unanimous roll call vote. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved supporting development of mapping resources and quarterly reports related to the Tobacco Ordinance, by unanimous roll call vote with four in favor. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved receiving updates on the Community Health Link transition and inviting its leadership to a future meeting, by unanimous vote. page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved a future report from Commissioner Seema Dixit on the City’s planning and response to Temporary Protected Status changes, by unanimous vote. page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved adding a discussion of the Civilian Review Board to the next meeting agenda, 4-0. page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved staff communicating with the City Manager about the Board’s interest in engaging the Human Rights Commission on the Civilian Review Board, by unanimous vote. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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Source
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