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
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 28, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chair William Ross Pumfrey Patrick Keel Amy Casto Haksoon Andrea Low Wallace Lundgren Brian McGiverin Jordan Preddy Luis Figueroa William King Vice-Chair Brittany Sharkey Secretary Adam Materne AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular meeting on March 26, 2025. 1 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. 2. 3. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Adam Haynes against Mike Siegel raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance), Section 2-2-13 (Candidates’ Contribution Limits), Section 2-2-21 (Additional Information Required on All Campaign Finance Reports Filed with the City), and City Charter, Article III, Section 8 (Limits On Campaign Contributions and Expenditures). The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Tiffany Washington …
Regular Meeting of the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CST Boards and Commission Room #1101, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX 78701 and some members may be attending via 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 Alejandra Mireles (Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, Equity Division) at (512) 974-8045 or alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Primary Representative: Justin Parsons Alternate Representative: Alexandra Anderson Sonny Sin Nayer Sikder Commission for Women Diana Melendez Becky Bullard Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Veterans Affairs Philip Reichert or Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Teresa Ferguson Miriam Dorantes Melissa Ortega Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality-of-Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ+ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Bryce F Laake-stanfield Alice Navarro Amanda Afifi (Chair) Morgan Davis or Jeffrey Clemmons Jerry Joe Benson Curtis Wyman Andrea McIllwain Daniela Silva Muneeb "Meebs" Aslam Katie Coyne Lisa Chang Conor H. Kelly 1 PURPOSE OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: City Code § 2-1-204 mandates The Committee shall: 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and 2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 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 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING April 23rd, 2025. Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on May 7th, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation from Family Eldercare on LGBTQ Housing Groundbreaking at Cairn Point Montopolis (1013 Montopolis Drive; Austin, TX 78741) on June 18th at 9:30 a.m.-10.30 a.m., from Dr. Aaron Alarcon. Followed by discussion and questions. Discussion regarding updates to …
Regular Meeting of the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CST Boards and Commission Room #1101, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX 78701 and some members may be attending via 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 Alejandra Mireles (Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, Equity Division) at (512) 974-8045 or alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Primary Representative: Justin Parsons Alternate Representative: Alexandra Anderson Vacant Nayer Sikder Commission for Women Diana Melendez Becky Bullard Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Teresa Ferguson Miriam Dorantes Melissa Ortega Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Veterans Affairs Vacant Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality-of-Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ+ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Alice Navarro Amanda Afifi (Chair) Vacant Jerry Joe Benson Lisa Chang Vacant Andrea McIllwain Daniela Silva Muneeb "Meebs" Aslam Katie Coyne Conor H. Kelly 1 PURPOSE OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: City Code § 2-1-204 mandates The Committee shall: 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and 2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. AGENDA REVISED CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 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 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING April 23rd, 2025. Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on May 7th, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation from Family Eldercare on LGBTQ Housing Groundbreaking at Cairn Point Montopolis (1013 Montopolis Drive; Austin, TX 78741) on June 18th at 9:30 a.m.-10.30 a.m., from Dr. Aaron Alarcon. Followed by discussion and questions. Discussion regarding updates to the Joint Inclusion Committee’s Recommendation 20250326-019 Native American & Indigenous …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) convened a regular meeting on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CST in the BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 (301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701) Chair AMANDA AFIFI called the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: African American Resource Advisory Commission, Justin Parsons Commission on Aging: Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Early Childhood Council, Andrea McIllwain Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Sonny Sin Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Melissa Ortega Commission for Women: Diana Melendez Human Rights Commission: Morgan Davis LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission: Jerry Joe Benson Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities: Jennifer Powell Commissioners Absent: Commission on Veterans Affairs: Philip Reichert or Curtis Wyman PURPOSE OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: City Code § 2-1-204 mandates The Committee shall: 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and 2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on FEBRUARY 26TH, 2025. The minutes for the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s FEBRARY 26, 2025 MEETING were approved at the APRIL 23RD MEETING on COMMISSIONER LISA CHANG’s motion, COMMISSIONER JERRY JOE BENSON’s second, on a 10-0 vote (Absent: Commission on Veterans Affairs’ Philip Reichert and Curtis Wyman.) Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on MARCH 26TH, 2025. The minutes for the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s MARCH 26, 2025 MEETING were approved at the APRIL 23RD MEETING on COMMISSIONER SONNY SIN’s motion, COMMISSIONER JUSTIN PARSON’s second, on a 10-0 vote (Absent: Commission on Veterans Affairs’ Phillip Reichert and Curtis Wyman.) STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Briefing on the Austin Lesbian & Gay Peace Officers Association and the 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals August 5-8, 2025 by Sgt. Michael Wilmore-Crumrine (he/him). Sgt. Wilmore-Crumrine discusses the August conference. Presentation begins with Sgt. Wilmore-Crumrine describing that the City acknowledges that the LGBTQI+ community is experiencing a huge amount of anxiety and stress considering the political climate and because of incidents with the Austin Police Department. Sgt. Wilmore-Crumrine shares history of the organization and how the Austin …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) convened a special called meeting on Wednesday, May 7th, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. CST City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Rooms #1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Vie-Chair RICHARD BONDI called the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE meeting to order at 3:08 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: African American Resource Advisory Commission, Justin Parsons Commission on Aging: Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Melissa Ortega Commission for Women: Becky Bullard Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Early Childhood Council: Andrea McIllwain Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Sonny Sin Human Rights Commission: Morgan Davis LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission: Jerry Joe Benson Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities: Lisa Chang Member Commissioners with vacancies: Commission on Veterans Affairs PURPOSE OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: City Code § 2-1-204 mandates The Committee shall: 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and 2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. AGENDA 1 CALL TO ORDER: 3:08 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 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. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion on bills filed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, as they relate to the bylaws and priorities of the Joint Inclusion Committee, and its member commissions; with possible, but not limited to, action items such as returning to member commissions to consider writing Recommendations, returning to member commissions’ workgroups for action, scheduling meetings with Council Members to share updates, scheduling meetings with Texas Senators or Representatives for collaboration, and/or developing topics for Joint Inclusion Committee Recommendations. Discussion on possible action items. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 2. 3. 4. Budget & Policy Priorities Workgroup – updates on the next steps of the Joint Inclusion Committee’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Recommendations, through the publishing of the City’s FY25-26 City Budget (Workgroup Members: Commissioners Justin Parsons, Richard Bondi, Amanda Afifi, Jerry Joe Benson, and Lisa Chang). Updates regarding connecting with council members. Texas Legislative Workgroup – updates on identifying bills from the 89th Legislative Session, which would impact the …
Get to Know Your Commission Days Date Week of July 7th Venue Zoom Week of July 14th Gustavo “Gus” L. Garcia Recreation Center Week of August 11th George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Week of August 18th Little Walnut Creek Branch - Austin Public Library Week of September 15th Zoom Week of September 15th Zoom Times: ● 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.? ● During the day?
JIC Community Input for FY27 Budget Recommendations Topic Date Budget Kick Off - Department Updates from FY26 Budget September 27th @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location PDC In Person Session 1 October 15th @5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Gustavo “Gus” L. Garcia Recreation Center In Person Session 2 October 29th In Person Session 3 November 12th George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Little Walnut Creek Branch - Austin Public Library Virtual Session 4 December 10th Virtual Session 5 FY27 Budget Updates with Departments January 14th January 17th Zoom Zoom PDC
COMMISSION RESOLTUION JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE Recommendation Number: 20240528-011: 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and justice for all residents, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and other marginalized identities (LGBTQI+); and WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee advises the Austin City Council on matters of equity, representation, and inclusion1; and WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee promotes close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city2; and WHEREAS, the 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals brings together international experts, advocates, and professionals across law enforcement, corrections, judiciary, and other criminal justice sectors to promote human rights, best practices, and safety for LGBTQI+ individuals and communities; and WHEREAS, the Conference creates a global platform to share strategies for eliminating bias, improving community trust, and protecting the dignity of LGBTQI+ people within criminal justice systems; and WHEREAS, LGBTQI+ communities continue to experience disproportionate discrimination, violence, and criminalization, and efforts to promote inclusion, cultural competence, and accountability within criminal justice institutions are critical to public safety and community well-being; and 1 https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2- 1CIBO_ART3PEJOCO_S2-1-204JOINCO 2 Ibid., Page 1 of 2 WHEREAS, Austin, Texas, has a proud history of advancing progressive values and has declared itself a welcoming and inclusive city for all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin and its departments, including the Austin Police Department and other criminal justice stakeholders, can benefit from participation in international forums to learn and lead on LGBTQI+ equity issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Joint Inclusion committee expresses its strong support for the 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals. The Committee urges relevant City departments and criminal justice entities in Austin to participate in and engage with the Conference, to strengthen equity practices and build global partnerships. The Committee encourages the City Council to recognize the significance of the Conference and to explore opportunities for Austin to host or collaborate in future events that center LGBTQI+ inclusion and justice. The Committee affirms its ongoing commitment to advocating for policies and programs that protect the rights, dignity, and safety of all LGBTQI+ individuals in Austin, especially in interactions with the criminal justice system. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the …
COMMISSION RESOLTUION JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE Recommendation Number: 20250528-011: 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and justice for all residents, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, two-spirit, and other marginalized identities (LGBTQI+); and WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee advises the Austin City Council on matters of equity, representation, and inclusion1; and WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee promotes close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city2; and WHEREAS, the 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals brings together international experts, advocates, and professionals across law enforcement, corrections, judiciary, and other criminal justice sectors to promote human rights, best practices, and safety for LGBTQI+ individuals and communities; and WHEREAS, the Conference creates a global platform to share strategies for eliminating bias, improving community trust, and protecting the dignity of LGBTQI+ people within criminal justice systems; and WHEREAS, LGBTQI+ communities continue to experience disproportionate discrimination, violence, and criminalization, and efforts to promote inclusion, cultural competence, and accountability within criminal justice institutions are critical to public safety and community well-being; and 1 https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2- 1CIBO_ART3PEJOCO_S2-1-204JOINCO 2 Ibid., Page 1 of 2 WHEREAS, Austin, Texas, has a proud history of advancing progressive values and has declared itself a welcoming and inclusive city for all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin and its departments, including the Austin Police Department and other criminal justice stakeholders, can benefit from participation in international forums to learn and lead on LGBTQI+ equity issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Joint Inclusion committee expresses its strong support for the 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals. The Committee urges relevant City departments and criminal justice entities in Austin to participate in and engage with the Conference, to strengthen equity practices and build global partnerships. The Committee encourages the City Council to recognize the significance of the Conference and to explore opportunities for Austin to host or collaborate in future events that center LGBTQI+ inclusion and justice. The Committee affirms its ongoing commitment to advocating for policies and programs that protect the rights, dignity, and safety of all LGBTQI+ individuals in Austin, especially in interactions with the criminal justice system. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of …
