(COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES) (05,MAY,2025) COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 5, MAY, 2025 The COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR meeting on 5, MAY, 2025, at W. 3rd Street, AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 in Austin, Texas. Chair MELISSA ORTEGA called the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS Meeting to order at 6:41p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Ortega, Chair, Miriam Dorantes, Vice Chair, Alondra Johnson, Adrian De La Rosa, Aditi Joshi, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Miriam Dorantes, Vice Chair, Adrian De La Rosa, Aditi Joshi, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, Jeanne “Canan” Kaba APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS (REGULAR) MEETING on 3, MARCH, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of (3/3/2025) were approved on MIRIAM DORANTES’S motion, ADRIAN DE LA ROSA’S second on a (7-0) vote. (AZEEM EDWIN AND YOHANA SAUCEDO, off the dais or absent) 2. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS (REGULAR) MEETING on 15, MARCH, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of (3/15/2025) were approved on JEANNE CANAN KABA’S motion, ADITI JOSHI’S second on a (7-0) vote. (AZEEM EDWIN AND YOHANA SAUCEDO, off the dais or absent) 3. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS (REGULAR) MEETING on 29, MARCH, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of (3/29/2025) were approved on ALONDRA JOHNSON’S motion, MIRIAM DORANTES’S second on a (7-0) vote. (AZEEM EDWIN AND YOHANA SAUCEDO, off the dais or absent) Amendment of time end 10:05am. 1 (COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES) (05,MAY,2025) STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing regarding general updates on immigrant affairs. The presentation was made by (Rocio Villalobos, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager - Immigrant Affairs). 5. Staff briefing regarding peer commissions currently conducting Quality of Life studies. The presentation was made by (Alejandra Mireles, Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator – Equity Division, Office of Equity and Inclusion). 6. Staff briefing regarding introductions. The presentation was made by (Dr. Wilson, Equity and Inclusion Director, Equity Division, Office of Equity and Inclusion). 7. Staff briefing regarding introductions. The presentation was made by (Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Equity Division, Office of Equity and Inclusion). DISCUSSION ITEMS 8. Discussion of welcoming new Commissioners to Commission on Immigrant Affairs. Commissioner Lincoln-Goldfinch and Commissioner Johnson introduced themselves to the Commission. 9. Discussion on next steps for the Quality-of-Life Study. No discussion. 10. Discussion and update on …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20250602010: Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ Quality of Life Study WHEREAS, the Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ Quality -of-Life Study represents the final installment of the five-part Quality of Life Study series originally funded through the $1.25 million allocation in the FY 2022–2023 City of Austin budget; and WHEREAS, due to inflation, increased engagement needs, and a recent $65,000 reallocation to support another study, only $310,000 currently remains available for this effort; and WHEREAS, the Commission on Immigrant Affairs has identified a highly qualified vendor with deep cultural competence and strong community trust who is prepared to begin immediately; the vendor is willing to proceed at the $310,000 level to meet the June 3rd contracting deadline; and WHEREAS, proceeding in this manner would require significant reductions to the study’s core components—either in its qualitative or quantitative methodologies—and would force the removal or limitation of essential safety protocols and language access services; and WHEREAS, these elements are critical for ensuring participant trust, security, and ethical engagement with immigrant, refugee, and foreign-born community members who are facing unprecedented levels of fear, state violence, institutional disenfranchisement; and WHEREAS, unlike any Quality-of-Life Study, this study must navigate: • An increasingly hostile political climate at both the state and federal levels, with targeted policies; • Heighten safety security requirements for participants and researchers alike; • A need for expanded multilingual engagement and interpretation services; WHEREAS, reducing the study’s scope due to budget constraints risk compromising its integrity, accuracy, and long-term policy value. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends City Council to not only support the full $400,00 budget for this study, but to direct the City Manager to instruct the Office of Equity & Inclusion to utilize its 25-26 operating budget to close the 90,000 gap through a contract amendment. This would allow the project to begin on time and ensure the full scope of work is completed with integrity, care, and cultural sensitivity that our immigrant communities deserve. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20250602011: Opposing the Use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) Due to Their Impact on Immigrant Communities WHEREAS, Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) collect and store location data on every vehicle that passes their cameras; and WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department (APD) facilitates the basic operations of the Austin Regional Intelligence center (ARIC) where the agency actively shares data and intelligence with many law enforcement agencies, including federal agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); and those who are WHEREAS, the data sharing structure places undocumented, at a heightened risk of surveillance, detention, and deportation for routine activities such as driving to work, school, or medical appointments; and immigrant residents, especially WHEREAS, a recent audit1 of the program found “that while the department largely complied with policies during the yearlong pilot, internal audit procedures and vendor contracts left room for improvement and potential privacy risks”2; and WHEREAS, the audit also raised concerns with the vendor Flock Safety’s language, which states Flock has a ‘non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual right’ to use and share anonymized data for development purposes3; and WHEREAS, this unchecked use of surveillance technology creates a chilling effect in immigrant communities, discouraging residents from seeking services, participating in civic life, or interacting with public institution due to fear of exposure and retaliation; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends the City of Austin oppose the deployment and expansion of ALPR systems that endanger the safety and dignity of immigrant communities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends the City of Austin commits to policies that protect immigrant residents from federal surveillance and prioritizes investments in community safety, legal services, and trust-based public infrastructure over tools that contribute to the criminalization of immigration.4 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=451731 2 https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2025/05/audit-flags-oversight-gaps-in-apd-license-plate-reader-pilot/ 3 Ibid., https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2025/05/audit-flags-oversight-gaps-in-apd-license-plate-reader- pilot/ Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
APD Recruiting and Hiring Audit OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR JUNE 2, 2025 Vacancy Rates 17.90% 15.40% 10.40% 7.40% 3.30% 20.00% 18.00% 16.00% 14.00% 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 JUNE 2025 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 2 APD attributes vacancy issues to: NO CONTRACT LOW PAY LACK OF COMMUNITY TRUST JUNE 2025 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 3 FINDING 1 APD does not have an effective recruitment or social media strategy Office of the City Auditor JULY 2024- 4 APD’s Recruitment Strategy No measurable objectives No detailed recruitment plan No process to evaluate efforts Not using social media effectively to broaden reach Does have relevant recruitment activities JUNE 2025 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 5 FINDING 2 APD does not have a recruitment pipeline Office of the City Auditor JULY 2024- 6 APD has one recruitment program 1 2 3 Elementary School Age Programs Middle & High School Age Programs • Criminal Justice Pathways program Programs for Youth Age 18-21 JUNE 2025 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 7 Recommendations Craft recruitment strategy with measurable goals Update standard operating procedures and train staff Coordinate recruitment posts on social media Create recruitment pipeline JUNE 2025 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 8 APD Recruiting and Hiring Audit OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR JUNE 2, 2025
City of Austin Office of the City Auditor Audit Report Austin Police Department Recruiting and Hiring Audit April 2025 The Austin Police Department (APD) is experiencing staff shortages and is struggling to attract enough applicants to fill vacancies. APD’s vacancy rate for police officers more than doubled to 18% between 2020 and 2024. However, APD does not have an effective recruitment strategy to address hiring challenges. APD also does not have a measurable objective or goal, action plans to reach its objective, or a thorough process to evaluate efforts. Additionally, APD lacks a recruitment pipeline that could give interested applicants more opportunities to explore a career with the department. City of Austin Office of the City Auditor APD Recruiting and Hiring Audit Highlights April 2025 Objective Is Austin’s Police Department effectively, efficiently, and equitably recruiting and hiring sworn staff? What We Found The Austin Police Department (APD) is experiencing staff shortages and is struggling to attract enough cadets to fill the vacancies. Between 2020 and 2024, APD’s police vacancy rate increased from 7.4% to 18%. As of January 2025, APD had over 330 vacancies among its sworn officers,1 with over 41% of those positions open for over a year. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) says an effective recruitment strategy is vital in addressing hiring challenges and should contain four things: objectives, a strategy, relevant recruitment actions, and a process to measure results and evaluate efforts. However, APD does not have a specific recruitment plan or social media strategy to guide their efforts and measure success. The 2024-2029 Strategic Plan lists three strategies that APD plans to follow to achieve their objective of recruiting a diverse and skilled sworn workforce. However, the strategies are broad, lack measurable targets, and the Recruiting Unit does not have action plans for these strategies. Additionally, APD recruiting staff are manually entering data inconsistently, limiting their ability to measure the success of their efforts. Without an effective recruitment strategy and accurate data, APD cannot effectively determine if their efforts are helping the department reach its recruitment objective. Recruitment pipelines are a series of programs that provide opportunities for the community, usually youth, to engage with the department. The Department of Justice says that recruitment pipelines can increase the applicant pool. APD does not have a recruitment pipeline or programs that retain interest in the department. APD has two programs that engage and build positive …
TO: FROM: DATE: Jesús Garza, Interim City Manager Sylvia Hardman, Interim Director March 31, 2023 SUBJECT: Preliminary Analysis of APD’s Proposed License Plate Reader Policy and Processes In accordance with directives from the City Manager’s Office in relation to Resolution No. 20220915-056 (Resolution 56), the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) has conducted a preliminary analysis of the proposed policy for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), which the Austin Police Department (APD or the Department) provided to OPO on Thursday, March 16, 2023. As part of this process, OPO met and communicated with APD to discuss our questions, concerns, and recommendations. In summary, OPO finds that the proposed ALPR policy and processes are still in a state of development and may not yet be ready to support the use of ALPR systems in accordance with the letter and intent of Resolution 56. As a result, OPO recommends that APD take additional time to develop its policy and processes, focusing on areas including, but not limited to, the following: • Adherence to Resolution 56, especially the incorporation of meaningful community input and the 11 enumerated safeguards; • Further development and implementation of front- and back-end solutions to mitigate and analyze disparate impacts from the placement and use of ALPRs; • Clear processes and accountability for all APD personnel handling ALPR systems and data; and • Balance between enhanced protocols for data privacy and the need for effective audits. Attached to this memorandum is OPO’s preliminary assessment, which includes our initial findings, recommendations, and remaining questions. We have also provided a copy of APD’s proposed policy. In conclusion, additional time may be necessary to fully assess and execute the remaining actions necessary to realize the letter and intent of Resolution 56. Please contact OPO if you have any questions or would like additional information. Enclosures: 1. OPO’s analysis of APD’s proposed ALPR policy 2. APD’s proposed ALPR policy cc: Bruce Mills, Interim Assistant City Manager Joseph Chacon, Chief of Police Jeff Greenwalt, Assistant Chief Analysis of the Austin Police Department’s Proposed Policy on Automatic License Plate Readers (General Order 344) Introduction Based on Resolution No. 20220915-056 (Resolution 56), the City Manager’s Office directed APD “to re- evaluate its former policy and/or procedure on license plate readers; work with the Office of Police Oversight and coordinate a minimum of two community input sessions related to the policy; and take appropriate steps to ensure the …
Austin Water FY26-FY30 Forecast Update Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee Joseph Gonzales, CPA Austin Water Assistant Director, Financial Services Monday, June 2, 2025 Financial Condition/Budget Considerations Agenda Rates/Affordability Inflationary Cost Increases Growing Capital Spending Plan Financial Metrics Summary Discussion Austin Water Financial Condition Austin Water Financial Condition Revenue Considerations Rate increases needed to cover increasing operating and capital costs Drought conditions impacting demand Customer Assistance Program enrollment growth Slower development/customer growth Expenditure Considerations Ongoing resiliency and service reliability investments for essential infrastructure Inflationary cost increases impacting operating and capital delivery costs Workforce investments to support retention and staff increases Growing Capital Improvements Plan Continue debt management strategies Financial Performance Significant drop in operating cash reserves Cash financing of CIP below financial policy target Austin Water Budget Development Process Revenues Cost of service rates calculated annually Revenue trend analysis and forecast updates performed monthly Operating Budget Comprehensive review of historic budget utilization performed annually Comprehensive review of open encumbrance amounts Executive team review of significant budget increases 2-year staffing plan development Capital Budget 5-year Capital Improvement Plan Development Proposed projects reviewed by a committee of Executive Team members Bond Ratings Rating/Outlook Credit Highlights Fitch AA-/Stable Low leverage Moody’s Aa2/Stable DSC over 2x Factors that could result in rating downgrade Days Cash on Hand of 345 (neutral) Improving liquidity of 350 days cash Failure to implement rate increases that support operations and growing capital program Sustained leverage exceeding 10.0x Significant increases in debt burden that exceeds 5x revenues Sustained weakness in liquidity or debt service coverage S&P AA/Stable Adequate all-in DSC (1.36x) Strong liquidity (350 days) Material deterioration of all-in DSC and liquidity levels despite planned rate increases FY26 – FY30 Rate Alignment Plan Rate Increases Necessary to Maintain Operational and Infrastructure Investments $1,100.0 $1,000.0 $900.0 $800.0 $700.0 $600.0 $500.0 $400.0 $300.0 $200.0 $100.0 $0.0 9.8% 7.3% 7.5% 6.7% 3.4% 4.4% 4.6% FY24 Actual FY25 Budget FY26 Forecast FY27 Forecast FY28 Forecast FY29 Forecast FY30 Forecast 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% Revenue Sources Total Requirements Rate Increase $700.9 $735.2 3.4% $767.0 $768.6 7.3% $826.9 $831.7 9.8% $886.3 $882.4 7.5% $952.2 $948.0 6.7% $996.7 $991.4 4.4% $1,043.1 $1,039.5 4.6% Revenue Sources Total Requirements Rate Increase Forecast Fund Summary FY24 Actual FY25 Approved FY26 …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Recommendation 20250602-006: Date: June 2, 2025 Subject: Austin Police Department (APD) Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program Motioned by: Commissioner Smith Seconded by: Commissioner Bernhardt WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with reviewing public safety agency budgets and providing policy recommendations to the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, on September 15, 2022, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20220915-056 directing the development of a revised Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) policy and providing guidance to ensure the privacy and civil rights of the residents of Austin are protected1; and WHEREAS, on March 31, 2023, the Office of Police Oversight released the results of their preliminary review of the Austin Police Department ALPR policy and procedures and provided recommendations for policy language/procedure improvements to safeguard privacy and mitigate misuse, documentation, data retention, data integrity, data sharing, and auditing among others2; and WHEREAS, the Office of Police Oversight’s Analysis made recommendations based on the review of Axon Fleet 3 cameras contract3; and WHEREAS, on May 15, 2023, the Public Safety Commission recommended approval of the ALPR program contingent on adherence with both Resolution 56 & OPO March 31, 2023 Memo and sharing of quarterly ALPR audit data with the Public Safety Commission. 4 1 RESOLUTION NO. 20220915-056 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=392730 2 Office of Police Oversight Analysis of the Austin Police Department’s Proposed Policy on Automatic License Plate Readers (General Order 344) 3 Office of Police Oversight Analysis of the Austin Police Department’s Proposed Policy on Automatic License Plate Readers (General Order 344) 4 Public Safety Commission Recommendation #20230515-002 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=408819 WHEREAS, on June 8 2023, City Council amended Resolution 56 to reflect that data collected by APD be kept for a maximum of seven days and destroyed, with a few carved out exceptions for the trial period5; and WHEREAS, an additional vendor, Flock Safety, has been contracted to augment and scale APD’s ALPR program; and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2025, City Council approved an extension of the ALPR trial to allow the City Auditor to complete an audit and provide a report to Council with specified information by end of the pilot program6; and WHEREAS, the Office of the City Auditor conducted a review of the first 9 months of the ALPR program to evaluate APD’s risk management audits for reliability and effectiveness, to compare the ALPR program with other departments, and to monitor for additional emergent risks7; and WHEREAS the …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20250602-010: Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ Quality of Life Study WHEREAS, the Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ Quality -of-Life Study represents the final installment of the five-part Quality of Life Study series originally funded through the $1.25 million allocation in the FY 2022–2023 City of Austin budget; and WHEREAS, due to inflation, increased engagement needs, and a recent $65,000 reallocation to support another study, only $310,000 currently remains available for this effort; and WHEREAS, the Commission on Immigrant Affairs has identified a highly qualified vendor with deep cultural competence and strong community trust who is prepared to begin immediately; the vendor is willing to proceed at the $310,000 level to meet the June 3rd contracting deadline; and WHEREAS, proceeding in this manner would require significant reductions to the study’s core components—either in its qualitative or quantitative methodologies—and would force the removal or limitation of essential safety protocols and language access services; and these elements are critical for ensuring participant trust, security, and ethical WHEREAS, engagement with immigrant, refugee, and foreign-born community members who are facing unprecedented levels of fear, state violence, institutional disenfranchisement; and WHEREAS, unlike any Quality-of-Life Study, this study must navigate: • An increasingly hostile political climate at both the state and federal levels, with targeted policies; • Heighten safety security requirements for participants and researchers alike; • A need for expanded multilingual engagement and interpretation services; WHEREAS, reducing the study’s scope due to budget constraints risk compromising its integrity, accuracy, and long-term policy value. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends City Council to not only support the full $400,00 budget for this study, but to direct the City Manager to instruct the Office of Equity & Inclusion to utilize its 25-26 operating budget to close the 90,000 gap through a contract amendment. This would allow the project to begin on time and ensure the full scope of work is completed with integrity, care, and cultural sensitivity that our immigrant communities deserve. Date of Approval: June 2, 2025 Record of the vote: 7-0 Motioned by: Commissioner Saucedo Seconded by: Commissioner Kaba For: Chair Ortega, Vice Chair Dorantes, Commissioners De La Rosa, Johnson, Joshi, Kaba, Saucedo Absent: Commissioners Edwin, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Roy Attest: Nekaybaw Watson Nekaybaw Watson
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20250602-011: Opposing the Use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) Due to Their Impact on Immigrant Communities WHEREAS, Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) collect and store location data on every vehicle that passes their cameras; and WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department (APD) facilitates the basic operations of the Austin Regional Intelligence center (ARIC) where the agency actively shares data and intelligence with many law enforcement agencies, including federal agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); and those who are WHEREAS, the data sharing structure places undocumented, at a heightened risk of surveillance, detention, and deportation for routine activities such as driving to work, school, or medical appointments; and immigrant residents, especially WHEREAS, a recent audit1 of the program found “that while the department largely complied with policies during the yearlong pilot, internal audit procedures and vendor contracts left room for improvement and potential privacy risks”2; and WHEREAS, the audit also raised concerns with the vendor Flock Safety’s language, which states Flock has a ‘non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual right’ to use and share anonymized data for development purposes3; and WHEREAS, this unchecked use of surveillance technology creates a chilling effect in immigrant communities, discouraging residents from seeking services, participating in civic life, or interacting with public institution due to fear of exposure and retaliation; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends the City of Austin oppose the deployment and expansion of ALPR systems that endanger the safety and dignity of immigrant communities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends the City of Austin commits to policies that protect immigrant residents from federal surveillance and prioritizes investments in community safety, legal services, and trust-based public infrastructure over tools that contribute to the criminalization of immigration.4 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=451731 2 https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2025/05/audit-flags-oversight-gaps-in-apd-license-plate-reader-pilot/ 3 Ibid., https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2025/05/audit-flags-oversight-gaps-in-apd-license-plate-reader- pilot/ Date of Approval: June 2, 2025 Record of the vote: 7-0 Motioned by: Commissioner Johnson Seconded by: Commissioner De La Rosa For: Chair Ortega, Vice Chair Dorantes, Commissioners De La Rosa, Johnson, Joshi, Kaba, Saucedo Absent: Commissioners Edwin, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Roy Attest: Nekaybaw Watson Nekaybaw Watson
Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Commission on Immigrant Affairs REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 2, 2025 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Austin City Hall, W 3rd St, Room 1101 in Austin, Texas. Chair Ortega called the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting to order at 6:44 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Ortega, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Alondra Johnson Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Miriam Dorantes, Vice-Chair Aditi Joshi Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Meghna Roy Yohana Saucedo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigration Affairs regular meeting on May 5, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of May 5, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Joshi’s motion, Commissioner Lincoln-Goldfinch’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Edwin was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 2. 3. 4. Briefing by Rocio Villalobos, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager – Immigrant Affairs, regarding general updates on immigrant affairs. The presentation was made by Rocio Villalobos, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager – Immigrant Affairs. Briefing by Jeremy Garza and Alejandra Mireles, Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator – Equity Division, Office of Equity and Inclusion, regarding update on Quality-of-Life study of immigrants, refugees and other foreign-born community members. The presentation was made by Jeremy Garza and Alejandra Mireles, Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator – Equity Division, Office of Equity and Inclusion. Briefing by Dr. Wilson regarding status update for budget of Commission on Immigrant Affairs Study. Withdrawn. PRESENTATION 5. 6. Presentation by Academia Cuauhtli, a community-based education initiative focused on serving Austin’s immigrant and Spanish-speaking communities through culturally and linguistically sustaining programming regarding brief overview of our work and request support for our FY 2025-2026 budget recommendation. The presentation was made by Angela Venezuela, Emilio Zamora, and Dr. Carmen Unda, founders and educators - Academia Cuauhtli. Presentation by Daniela Silva, from Worker’s Defense Action Fund regarding license plate readers pilot program. The presentation was made by Daniela Silva, from Worker’s Defense Action Fund. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. 8. Welcome new Commissioners to Commission on Immigrant Affairs. Withdrawn Discussion regarding the planned sunsetting of the Equity Division’s Undoing Racism trainings for community members, City staff, and Commissioners. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and action on the proposal made by the Audit and Finance Committee regarding the …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Community Interest Announcement ESB-MACC Pocket Park Mural Dedication May 31, 2025, at 10:00 am 64 Rainey Street, Austin, TX 78701 (Outdoor Park at the corner of River Street and Rainey Street) A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Michelle Rojas, Board Liaison 512-974-3771
