REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21st, 2025, AT 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 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, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Hugh Li Pierre Nguyễn Alpha Shrestha Nirali Thakkar 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 16, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding hate crime response from the Hate Crime Review Committee. Presentation by Lieutenant David Hruzek, Hate Crimes Review Committee, Austin Police. 3. Staff briefing regarding the victim support process including victim response and cultural competency training procedures for Victim Services. Presentation by Jeannie Tomanetz, Victim Services Lead Counselor, Victim Services. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 4. Update from the City Manager’s Office Meeting Working Group regarding finalizing meeting dates with the City Manager’s Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. Discussion regarding the multiculturism and human relations training of the Hate Crimes Division of Austin Police. Discussion exploring how commissioners can receive better and more expansive training. Update from the JIC representatives regarding the internal JIC changes, upcoming get to know your commissioner meetings, restoration of an independent equity office, feedback on the city’s digital access, and update on the community liaison officer revamp. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. 10. Approve a list of question to ask Austin Budget and Organizational Excellence regarding the process in which recommendations to Council are accepted by City of Austin departments. Amend the 2025 annual …
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes August 19, 2025 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 16, 2025 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the City of Austin, Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Sin called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Alpha Shrestha Nirali Thakkar COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hailey Easley Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 19, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 19, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Chen’s motion, Commissioner Thakkar’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Moledina was off the dais. Commissioners Li, Nguyễn, Sha, and Xiyi Chen were absent. 1 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes August 19, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Presentation regarding the Central Texas Food Bank’s outreach to Asian Americans, the impact of the cancellation of federal grants, and other areas affecting Asian Americans. Presentation by Beth Corbett, Vice President of Government Affairs, and Anurita Mittra, Vice President of Network Services, Central Texas Food Bank. Presentation given by Beth Corbett, Vice President of Government Affairs, and Anurita Mittra, Vice President of Network Services, Central Texas Food Bank. Discussion regarding which commission recommendations passed in the FY2025-26 budget. Discussed. Discussion exploring how commissioners could receive better and more expansive training. Discussion was postponed until the October meeting on Vice Chair Jambulapati’s motion, Commissioner Thakkar’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Li, Nguyễn, Sha, and Xiyi Chen were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the City Manager’s Office Meeting Working Group regarding the fall meeting with the City Manager Office. Update was given by Vice Chair Jambulapati and Commissioner Huang. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Expansive training for commissioners Discussion on budget item response Get Up Project update on funding needs and programmatic uses of current funds ADJOURNMENT Chair Sin adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. without objection. 2
APD Hate Crime Review Committee Austin Police | October 21,2025 Agenda ❖ What is a hate crime? • • Definition and legal considerations Hate crime vs hate incident ❖ How to report a hate crime? APD reporting methods • ❖ What happens after the hate crime is reported? • Overview of APD Hate Crime Review Committee ❖ Officer hate crime related training ❖ Hate crime support services APD Victim Services Unit • Definition and Legal Considerations ❖ Hate Crime: a criminal act committed against a person, or a person's property, that is motivated by bias against a person’s, or group’s, race, ethnicity, religion, color, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, or status as a peace officer or judge. ❖ Hate Crime is not a specific offense, but rather a penalty enhancement. ▪ Essentially a traditional crime with the added element of bias motivation. ❖ The penalty enhancement is decided by the trier of fact (judge or jury) at the guilt/innocence phase of the trial. ▪ APD doesn’t control whether or not an enhancement is applied. ▪ Recent example - last month the Travis County DA’s Office announced a hate crime finding related to a 2023 Terroristic Threat charge. ❖ Hate Crime versus a Hate Incident. ▪ Hate Incident: an act that is motivated by bias that does not rise to the level of a criminal offense. ▪ Law enforcement can’t infringe on 1st Amendment Right to freedom of speech. ▪ Example – handing out fliers with offensive language towards a particular group. 3 Hate Crime Reporting ❖ When to call 911: ▪ There’s an immediate danger to life or property. ▪ A crime is actively occurring. ▪ The suspect is still on scene. ❖ Secondary reporting methods: ▪ Austin 311 (512-974-2000) ▪ Online Reporting (iReport Austin) ❖ Detailed articulation is important! ▪ If the incident involves bias or prejudice, it’s important to provide all available details that may support a hate crime enhancement. 4 APD Hate Crime Review Committee ❖ Potential hate crimes are routed to both the investigative unit and the review committee for simultaneous review. ❖ The Committee consists of both civilian and sworn personnel. Non-Sworn Sworn Victim Services Manager 2 Civilians Lieutenant 2 Detectives ❖ Committee members meet monthly to review cases. • Did a criminal offense occur? • Was the motivation based on bias or prejudice? ❖ An affirmative finding results in …
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes October 21, 2025 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 21, 2025 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the City of Austin, Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Jambulapati called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyễn COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sarah Xiyi Chen Hanna Huang Hugh Li Ahmed Moledina Nayer Sikder Nirali Thakkar Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 16, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of September 16, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Nguyễn’s motion, Commissioner Thakkar’s second on a 9-0 vote. Chair Sin was off the dais. Commissioners Chen, Dolling, Easley, Sha and Shrestha were absent. 1 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes October 21, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding hate crime response from the Hate Crime Review Committee. Presentation by Lieutenant David Hruzek, Hate Crimes Review Committee, Austin Police. Presentation provided by Lieutenant David Hruzek, Hate Crimes Review Committee, Austin Police. Staff briefing regarding the victim support process including victim response and cultural competency training procedures for Victim Services. Presentation by Jeannie Tomanetz, Victim Services Lead Counselor, Austin Police. Presentation provided by Jeannie Tomanetz, Victim Services Lead Counselor, Austin Police. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the City Manager’s Office Meeting Working Group regarding finalizing meeting dates with the City Manager’s Office. Update was given by Vice Chair Jambulapati and Commissioner Huang. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. Discussion regarding the multiculturism and human relations training of the Hate Crimes Division of Austin Police. Discussion postponed with no objection. Discussion exploring how commissioners can receive better and more expansive training. Discussion was held. Update from the JIC representatives regarding the internal JIC changes, upcoming get to know your commissioner meetings, restoration of an independent equity office, feedback on the city’s digital access, and update on the community liaison officer revamp. Update was provided by Commissioner Thakkar. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. Approve a list of questions to ask Austin Budget and Organizational Excellence regarding the process in which …
