Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission - Jan. 16, 2024
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission - Hybrid meeting format, hosted both in person at City Hall & Online/Virtual via WebEx
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA January 16th, 2024 REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION JANUARY 16th, 2024 at 6:00pm (CST) CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISISONS RM #1101 301 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701 MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation via WebEx. Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (January 15th by 12pm-Noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Community Services Program Coordinator, Alejandra Mireles, no later than 12pm- noon on Monday, January 15th, 2024. Please telephone call & leave a voicemail at (512) 974- 8045 or email alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). BOARD MEMBERS: District Commissioner District Commissioner VACANT Seonhye “Sonny” Sin 9 10 Sabrina Sha Satyajeet Dodia Kuo Yang Lily Trieu Nayer Sikder Fang Fang Anna Lan Mohsin Lari Mayor Hanna Huang (Chair) At-Large Padmini Jambulapati At-Large Pierre Nguyen At-Large Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan At-Large Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA January 16th, 2024 CALL TO ORDER MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’s REGULAR MEETING on NOVEMBER 14th, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on updates from Jodi Schrobilgen, from the Hope Clinic. Discussion on updates regarding city executive leadership vacancies and hiring of those positions. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action for scheduling a strategic Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission planning meeting(s) in the beginning of 2024. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution Condemning Hate & Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Budget Workgroup (Commissioners Sarah …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240116-005 Resolution on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Date: Subject: January 16, 2024 Recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Motioned by: Commissioner Mohsin Lari Seconded By: Commissioner Pierre Nguyen ---- RECOMMENDATION: In response to the ongoing Gaza Crisis and subsequent rise in hate-related incidents, the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that City Council directs City staff to execute a coordinated public awareness campaign combating antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab sentiment; for the Austin Police Department to develop a comprehensive coordinated response to victims of violence stemming from rhetoric of the Gaza Crisis; and calls on City Council to express support for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity, racial equity, and upholds the principles of equality and human rights; WHEREAS, the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission was created Ordinance No. 20141211-204 to advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and to provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives; WHEREAS, the attack on October 7th by Hamas has led to the tragic loss of Israeli civilians and the subsequent indiscriminate retaliation by the State of Israel has led to the continued loss of civilian lives in Gaza; WHEREAS, rhetoric as a result of the global conflict has led to incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments rising within our city, posing a significant threat to the well-being and safety of our diverse communities; 1 of 3 WHEREAS, it is our duty as the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission of the City of Austin to address and combat discrimination, prejudice, and hate against Asian Americans, immigrants, and refugees in all its forms in order to foster a community where every resident can live free from fear and discrimination; WHEREAS that the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission of the City of Austin firmly condemns all acts of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments within our city; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin City Council is called upon to direct City staff in executing a coordinated public awareness campaign that combats acts …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 01.16.2024 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY JANUARY 16th, 2024 The ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on TUESDAY, JANUARY, 16TH, 2025, at the Boards and Commission Rooms #1101 in City Hall (301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701). Chair HANNA HUANG called the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING to order at 6:03 pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang (Chair) Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Pierre Nguyen Kuo Yang Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) Anna Lan Fang Fang Satyajeet Dodia Lily Trieu Mohsin Lari Sabrina Sha Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Nayer Sikder Padmini Jambulapati Staff in Attendance: Alejandra Mireles – Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office Eric Anderson – Program Coordinator, Office of City Clerk PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. 1 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 01.16.2024 1. Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Collective (ADPIAC shared with Commission the organization’s experience since Senate Bill (SB) 17 was passed. The ADPIAC shared that they have been cut out of all resources without notice and they are reaching out to any organization, for support. The ADPIAC also gave background information on the work the organization does at The University of Texas at Austin. They put the only graduation event for Asian American students, provide leadership training; and offer Asian friendly services for the city. ADPIAC said that they are asking for any funds outside of campus to supplement what the organization has lost because of SB17. COMMISSIONER HANNA HUANG shared with the Commission what SB17 generally does and that it became effective over the winter break. The Commission kindly asked the ADPIAC to return to another meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’s REGULAR MEETING on NOVEMBER 14th, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of on NOVEMBER 14th, 2023, were approved on COMMISSIONER PIERRE NGUYEN motion, COMMISSIONER SARAH CHEN’s second on a 14 – 0 unanimous vote. Discussion on updates from Jodi Schrobilgen, Director from the Hope Clinic. Jodi Schrobilgen shares the vision for Hope Clinic, to end barriers and to serve immigrants, regardless of financial services. …
