Commission for Women Community Interest Announcement Women’s Hall of Fame Ceremony & Reception May 1, 2024 at 11am Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Boards and Commissions Room A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Staff Liaison: Christi Vitela Liaison Telephone Number : 512-974-2792
2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the COMMISSION FOR WOMEN May 1, 2024 AT 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512-974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Angela Harris Pam Rattan Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Diana Melendez, Chair Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Julie Glasser CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on April 3, 2024. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS Presentation on the Office of the Community Liaison by the Austin Police Department. Presentation on the resources and needs designated for women by David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer at Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. 3.
Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 3rd , 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd , 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room-1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Vice- Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:11p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Angela Harris Becky Bullard Katrina Scheihing Rebecca Austen Diana Melendez, Chair Vanessa Bissereth Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Staff in Attendance: Julie Glasser Maria Veloz Salas Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights Christi Vitela, City Clerk’s Office Alejandra Mireles, City of Austin, Equity Office 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on March 6th, 2024. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the April 3rd, 2024 meeting on Commissioner Tau’s motion and seconded by Commission Scheihing (6-0) vote. Commissioners Glasser and Melendez were absent from the vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Rattan and Serrata were absent from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation: Highlights from the 68th Annual Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations, Cristina Ayala, CA Consulting, Strategies & Management, Principal Discussion was held. 3. Quality-of-Life Study Status Update, Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Coordinator, City of Austin Equity Office Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve Commission for Women’s Hall of Fame Plan and Recognition Date Discussion was held. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) regarding upcoming collaborative 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls regarding opportunities within the community Discussion was held. recognition plan candidate selection process. Discussion was held. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study regarding the progression of the Quality Life Study Discussion was held. Discussion was held. 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025 Budget regarding funding allocations. 9. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project regarding current financial allocations and project needs. Discussion was held. 2 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commission for Women Elections Austin Police Department: Neighborhood Liaison Homeless Strategy Office ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chair Tau adjourned the meeting at 12:58 p.m. without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations …
Austin Police Department OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIAISON Resource Manual AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT Office of Community Liaison P.O. BOX 689001 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78768-9001 512.974.4700 (Updated March 2024) 1 e g a P EMERGENCY? CALL 9-1-1! Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 (简体) | 中文 (繁體) | 한국어 | ဗမာ (မမန်မာ) | وُدرُا | ةيبرعلا | Français | हिन्दी | وتښپ | Kiswahili In an emergency don't hesitate to call 9-1-1. This site will help you understand when you should make 9-1-1 your first call and what you can do to help operators send first responders your way as quickly as possible. Police, Fire, Emergency Medical, and Mental Health services are available 24 hours a day seven days a week. https://www.austintexas.gov/department/make-right-call-use-9-1-1-emergencies WHAT IS 9-1-1? 9-1-1 is the telephone number to use in an emergency situation. It serves as your communication link to Police, Fire and EMS. BENEFITS OF 9-1-1 • There is only one telephone number to remember in an emergency, so you will not have to look up the number for Police, Fire or EMS. • 9-1-1 eliminates the need to determine which emergency agency to call. • Thanks to Enhanced 9-1-1 technology, which displays your calling location, you do not have to be able to speak in order for the 9-1-1 call-taker to know your address. Most Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in Texas use this technology. • All emergency agencies have devices called a Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) to communicate with hearing impaired callers. 2 e g a P WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY? Emergency can mean different things to different people depending on the circumstances. However there are certain times everyone should turn to 9-1-1 for help. Call 9-1-1 immediately if the situation involves the following: • An immediate danger to life or property • A fire • A crime in progress • A medical emergency • Someone needing mental health services If you can't call, Text 9-1-1. Text messages only, do not include photos or videos. 9-1-1 by text is only available in English at this time. WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOU CALL One of the most important things you can do is remain calm. Speak clearly and provide as much detail as you can about what is happening and about your location including: o An address, major intersections, or landmarks. Providing this information helps operators get first responders to the scene as quickly as possible. …
AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIAISON UNIT OVERVIEW • What is the Office of Community Liaison (OCL)? • What services/programs we offer • Our roles within our communities • Questions APD Office of Community Liaison OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIAISON UNIT The Office of Community Liaison (OCL) is a unit within the Austin Police Department (APD). It is staffed with APD civilian employees who partner with our officers to provide education, resources, and build positive community relationships in order to bridge the gap between the officers and community members. APD Office of Community Liaison OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SERVICES Initiate. Conversations, ideas, civic participation Collaborate. Community events, listening sessions, coalitions Education. Breaking stigma, accessibility to resources • Host and attend educational and safety fairs throughout the community. • Participate in town hall and neighborhood meetings. • Collaborate on projects with District Representative Officers (DR) and other community groups. • Provide educational information and resources to local, state, and federal organizations. APD Office of Community Liaison CRIME PREVENTION OUTREACH Deterring crime in residential and commercial properties by performing security assessments. Completing assessments will identify potential vulnerabilities and educate the community. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT • OCL hosts National Night Out (NNO) which is an event that promotes crime prevention and the opportunity for neighbors to get to know one another. • Multi-agency partnerships for NNO annual event. • Over 400 parties throughout the Central Texas area. OPERATION BLUE SANTA Provides gifts to families and their children that are in need during the holidays. • Founded in 1972. • 501(c)3 non-profit, community-based organization. • Serves over 5,000 families each year. ASIAN AMERICAN OUTREACH • Addresses public safety stigmas within the Asian American community to build trust and understanding. • Engages in culturally relevant conversations relating to the Asian American community in Austin. • Collaborates with Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission and other community task force groups that serve the Asian American community. SENIORS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TOGETHER S.A.L.T. • Provides awareness and education to seniors on scam prevention tips and public safety. • Hosts and attends local events for senior communities. • Collaborates with national and community stakeholders. • Hosts the annual S.A.L.T Fair. LGBTQI+ OUTREACH • Collaborates with City of Austin LGBTQI+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission. • Provides educational outreach and resources to community members. • Fosters conversations between LGBTQI+ community and APD. • Participates in …
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REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3rd, 2024, AT 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Tabitha Taylor, (512) 972-5023, Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Melendez, Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Angela Harris Pam Rattan Maria Veloz Salas Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Jocelyn Tau AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting March 6, 2024. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation: Highlights from the 68th Annual Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations, Cristina Ayala, CA Consulting, Strategies & Management, Principal 3. Quality-of-Life Study Status Update, Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Coordinator, City of Austin Equity Office DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve Commission for Women’s Hall of Fame Plan and Recognition Date WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) regarding FY2024/25 Budget 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls regarding recognition plan candidate selection process. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study regarding the progression of the Quality Recommendations. Life Study 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025 Budget regarding funding allocations. 9. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project regarding current financial allocations and project needs. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 …
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Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 3rd , 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd , 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room-1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Vice- Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:11p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Angela Harris Becky Bullard Katrina Scheihing Rebecca Austen Diana Melendez, Chair Vanessa Bissereth Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Staff in Attendance: Julie Glasser Maria Veloz Salas Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights Christi Vitela, City Clerk’s Office Alejandra Mireles, City of Austin, Equity Office 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on March 6th, 2024. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the April 3rd, 2024 meeting on Commissioner Tau’s motion and seconded by Commission Scheihing (6-0) vote. Commissioners Glasser and Melendez were absent from the vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Rattan and Serrata were absent from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation: Highlights from the 68th Annual Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations, Cristina Ayala, CA Consulting, Strategies & Management, Principal Discussion was held. 3. Quality-of-Life Study Status Update, Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Coordinator, City of Austin Equity Office Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve Commission for Women’s Hall of Fame Plan and Recognition Date Discussion was held. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) regarding upcoming collaborative 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls regarding opportunities within the community Discussion was held. recognition plan candidate selection process. Discussion was held. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study regarding the progression of the Quality Life Study Discussion was held. Discussion was held. 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025 Budget regarding funding allocations. 9. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project regarding current financial allocations and project needs. Discussion was held. 2 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commission for Women Elections Austin Police Department: Neighborhood Liaison Homeless Strategy Office ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chair Tau adjourned the meeting at 12:58 p.m. without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations …
REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6th, 2024, AT 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Tabitha Taylor, (512) 972-5023, Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Melendez, Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Angela Harris Pam Rattan Maria Veloz Salas Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Jocelyn Tau AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting February 7th, 2024. 2. Presentation: Accessibility and Affordable Childcare, Catherine Mchorse, Early Childhood Council, City of Austin DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan 4. Review and approve Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) FY2025 Budget Recommendations WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) regarding upcoming collaborative 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls regarding opportunities within the community. recognition plan candidate selection process. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study regarding the progression of the Quality Life Study 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025 Budget regarding funding allocations. 9. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project regarding current financial allocations and project needs. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 or Tabitha. Taylor @austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas …
RECOMMENDATION Commission for Women Recommendation Number [_____]: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funding for Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Actions WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, in September 2019, the City Manager’s Office contracted the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), in conjunction with the Women’s Law Project and the Wellesley Centers for Women, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the way sexual assaults reported to the Austin Police Department (APD) are investigated and processed; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the final PERF report was released, Austin Police Department (APD) Review, Reported Sexual Assault Comprehensive Evaluation, and included comprehensive findings and over one hundred recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department worked with the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) to address the PERF recommendations and take actions, including revisions to APD policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) was established in early 2023 to coordinate the full response to the PERF report, and includes representatives from APD, SARRT, nonprofit and community organizations, survivors and survivor advocates; and WHEREAS, the Commission for Women and Public Safety Commission formed a joint working group in 2023 to support and track the work of the CSCRM and report progress to their respective commissions; and WHEREAS, the work of the CSCRM is significant in scope, spanning multiple working groups, and has identified serious unmet funding requirements and additional needs for fiscal year 2024- 2025; and WHEREAS, funding has been allocated to support APD comprehensive sexual assault/trauma curriculum development and delivery, additional detective hours on misdemeanor and cold cases, the hiring of a CSCRM project manager, the implementation of a survivor survey and a stipend for volunteer project members, among others; and WHEREAS, law enforcement staffing shortages and hiring challenges are impacting support for survivors of sexual assault, and training and increased financial support and innovative approaches are needed to overcome these shortfalls; and WHEREAS, the SAFE forensic nursing program is critically short-staffed due to underfunding and low salaries, not all sexual assault victims are able to have evidence collected and preserved and receive the medical help they need, and in 2023, …
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COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION Commission for Women Recommendation Number 20240306-004: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funding for Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Actions WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, in September 2019, the City Manager’s Office contracted the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), in conjunction with the Women’s Law Project and the Wellesley Centers for Women, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the way sexual assaults reported to the Austin Police Department (APD) are investigated and processed; and WHEREAS, sexual assault lawsuits were filed and settlements were approved for Smith et. al. vs City of Austin and Senko et. al. vs City of Austin; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the final PERF report was released, Austin Police Department (APD) Review, Reported Sexual Assault Comprehensive Evaluation, and included comprehensive findings and over one hundred recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department worked with the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) to address the PERF recommendations and take actions, including revisions to APD policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) was established in early 2023 to coordinate the full response to the PERF report, and includes representatives from APD, SARRT, nonprofit and community organizations, survivors and survivor advocates; and WHEREAS, the Commission for Women and Public Safety Commission formed a joint working group in 2023 to support and track the work of the CSCRM and report progress to their respective commissions; and WHEREAS, the work of the CSCRM is significant in scope, spanning multiple working groups, and has identified serious unmet funding requirements and additional needs for fiscal year 2024- 2025; and WHEREAS, funding has been allocated to support APD comprehensive sexual assault/trauma curriculum development and delivery, additional detective hours on misdemeanor and cold cases, the hiring of a CSCRM project manager, the implementation of a survivor survey and a stipend for volunteer project members, among others; and WHEREAS, law enforcement staffing shortages and hiring challenges are impacting support for survivors of sexual assault, and training and increased financial support and innovative approaches are needed to overcome these shortfalls; and WHEREAS, the SAFE Alliance forensic nursing program is …
Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room-1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Chair Melendez called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Diana Melendez, Chair Katrina Scheihing Rebecca Austen Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Angela Harris Julie Glasser Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights Christi Vitela , City Clerk’s Office 1 Alejandra Mireles, City of Austin, Equity Office PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public Communication was shared for agenda Item 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 7th, 2024. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the March 6th meeting on Commissioner Scheihing’s motion and seconded by Commission Austen (6-0) vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Bullard, Rattan, Salas and Serrata, were absent from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation: Accessibility and Affordable Childcare, Catherine Mchorse, Early Childhood Council, City of Austin DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan A vote was held to approve Women Hall of Fame Recognition Finalist, the motion was led by Commissioner Scheihing and Seconded by Commissioner Harris (6-0). Commissioners Bullard, Bissereth, Rattan, Salas and Serrata were absent from the meeting. 4. Review and approve Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) FY2025 Budget Recommendations A vote was held to approve the Collective Sex Crime Model FY2025 Budget Recommendation, the motion was led by Commissioner Austen and seconded by Commissioner Scheihing 6-0). Commissioners Bullard, Bissereth, Rattan, Salas and Serrata were absent from the meeting. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) regarding upcoming collaborative 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls regarding 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study regarding the progression of the Quality opportunities within the community Discussion was held. recognition plan candidate selection process. Discussion was held. Life Study Discussion was held. 2 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025 Budget regarding funding allocations. Discussion was held. 9. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project regarding current financial allocations and project needs. Discussion was held. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Melendez …
REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, February 7th, 2024, AT 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Tabitha Taylor, (512) 972-5023, Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Melendez, Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Angela Harris Pam Rattan Maria Veloz Salas Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Jocelyn Tau AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting January 10th, 2024. 2. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) January 24th,2024 meeting: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, City of Austin’s Equity Office DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan 4. Discussion and possible action to update the Commission for Women’s Charter 5. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution of the City of Austin Commission for Women in support of the Human Rights Commission Recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and Calls for a Ceasefire (Recommendation Number: 20240116-001) WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025-24 Budget 9. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, …
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Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February7th, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room-1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Chair Melendez called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:09 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Melendez, Chair Becky Bullard Katrina Scheihing Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Rebecca Austen Angela Harris Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas Julie Glasser Vanessa Bissereth Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public Communication was shared for agenda items five and seven. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on January 10th, 2024. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the February 7th, 2024, meeting on Commissioner’s Bullard motion, Commissioner Scheihing seconded on an (9-0) vote. Commissioners Bissereth and Glasser were absent from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) January 24th,2024 meeting: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, City of Austin’s Equity Office DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan Discussion was held. 4. Discussion and possible action to update the Commission for Women’s Charter Discussion and vote were held to update the Commission for Women’s Charter. The motion was led by Commissioner Salas and seconded by Commissioner Bullard (8-0). Commissioner Serrata was absent from the vote. Commissioners Bissereth and Glasser were absent from the meeting. 5. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution of the City of Austin Commission for Women in support of the Human Rights Commission Recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and Calls for a Ceasefire (Recommendation Number: 20240116-001) Discussion and vote were held to approve the Recommendation Number: 20240116-001. The motion was led by Commissioner Melendez and seconded by Commissioner Bullard (7-2). Those voting aye were: Commissioners Melendez, Bullard, Scheihing , Tau , Harris , Salas and Serrata. Those voting nay were Commissioner Austen and Rattan. Commissioners Bissereth and Glasser were absent from the meeting. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025-24 Budget Discussion was held. Discussion was held. …
REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2024, AT 12:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 6310 WIHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78752 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Tabitha Taylor, (512) 972-5023, Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Melendez, Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Angela Harris Pam Rattan Maria Veloz Salas Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Jocelyn Tau AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on December 3rd, 2023. 2. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) December 6th, 2023 meeting: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, City of Austin’s Equity Office 3. Discussion regarding updating the Commission for Women’s Charter DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 6. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 7. Update from Working Group on FY2025-24 Budget 8. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 or Tabitha. Taylor @austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 or Tabitha. Taylor@austintexas.gov.
Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room-1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Vice-Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:11 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Katrina Scheihing Angela Harris Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Vanessa Bissereth Rebecca Austen Diana Melendez, Chair Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas Staff in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on November 1st, 2023. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the December 6th, 2023, meeting on Commissioner’s Scheihing motion, Commissioner Bullard seconded on an (8-0) vote. Commissioners Salas, Serrata, and Rattan absent were from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Welcome Commissioner Angela Harris, District 8 3. Welcome Commission for Women Liaison, Christi Vitela Discussion was held. Discussion was held. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion regarding Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting Minutes and Updates 5. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan Discussion was held. . 6. Discussion and possible action to reestablish and appoint Commissioners to FY2024 Women’s Working Groups Action was taken to reestablish the FY 2023-24 working group to the FY2024-25 Budget Working Group, the vote was motioned by Commissioner Austen, and seconded by Commissioner Tau on an (7-0) vote. Commissioner Glasser was absent from the vote. Commissioners Salas, Serrata, and Rattan absent were from the meeting. Action was taken to appoint Commissioners, Tau, Harris and Bullard to the FY2024-25 Budget Working Group, the motion was led by Commissioner Tau and seconded by Commissioner Scheihing on an (8-0) vote. Commissioners Salas, Serrata, and Rattan absent were from the meeting. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 8. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 9. Update from Working Group on FY2023-24 Budget Discussion was held. Discussion was held. Discussion was held. Discussion was held. 2 10. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation from the Ann Richard School for Girls Review the Commission for Women's Charter Examine city policies related to abortion …
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