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Mayor s Committee for People with Disabilities Human Rights Impact Review Austin Equity and Inclusion Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6:00 PM (PDC) What is a Human Rights Framework? A huma n right s fra me work e va lua t e s gove rnme nt pe rforma nc e t hrough t he le ns of residents’ rights, dignity, a nd equitable access to services. Ra t he r t ha n a s king whe t he r progra ms e xis t , it a s ks whe t he r pe ople 's right s a re be ing fulfille d a nd whe re barriers re ma in. Why is it necessary and how does it support the City? Policies and services can exist without reaching those who need them most. A human rights framework helps identify gaps, improve accountability, and ensure that city decisions advance dignity, equity, and access for all residents. 2 Co-Created Impact Review The City engaged He ne kom Group, a huma n right s c ons ult ing firm, t o c onduc t a n inde pe nde nt Huma n Right s Impa c t Re vie w. The re vie w inc lude d re s e a rc h a c ros s 160+ sources , e nga ge me nt wit h more t ha n 300 stakeholders , a nd a c ommunit y works hop wit h 120 participants priorit ize huma n right s ris ks a nd t o ide nt ify a nd opport unit ie s a c ros s 12 ke y is s ue a re a s . The re s ult ing re c omme nda t ions we re c o- c re a t e d, re fle c t ing c ommunit y input a nd be s t pra c t ic e from int e rna t iona l huma n right s s t a nda rds . 3 City of Austin - Human Rights Framework "Design and implement a Human Rights framework for assessing existing City services and programs to improve accessibility and responsiveness for residents' needs." 160+ 300+ Sources and commissions reviewed Stakeholders identified and engaged 120 Registered workshop attendees 92 Issues identified 69 Propos e d mit iga t ion for s a lie nc e s 4 Steps to Conduct a Human Rights Impact Review Issue Identification → Mitigation Identification → Stakeholder Engagement → Implementation 1 Desk Research De c 2 0 2 5 -J a n 2 0 2 6: 12 is s ue a re a s , 160 + s ourc e s 2 3 4 5 6 Issue & Mitigation Identification De fine d s a lie nt huma n right s is s ue s a nd pot e nt ia l mit iga t ions Stakeholder Built 300+ stakeholder list with community and City Council recommendations Mapping Landscape Assessment Reviewed existing programs, initiatives, ordinances, and laws informed by community and City Council Activity Set -Up Designed with pre -identified issues and mitigations, with blank tabs available for write -ins Training Facilitator Trained facilitators with landscape insights to avoid duplicating existing mitigations 7 Human Rights Workshop Mult i-s t a ke holde r dia logue a t Ma rc h 2 3 works hop, a pproxima t e ly 12 0 a t t e nde e s - Building Consensus 8 9 HeneKom’s Activity Analysis Scored and identified salient issues and mitigations for priority action Post Workshop Survey Sent to all registered stakeholders unable to attend 10 Human Rights Post Workshop Mitigations Report De ve lope d fe a s ible munic ipa l s t ra t e gie s ba s e d on knowle dge -ba s e d be s t pra c t ic e s re s e a rc h 11 City of Austin Ma ppe d mit iga t ions a c ros s Cit y de pa rt me nt s - Cross -Functional Integration 12 City of Austin Briefing to City Manager (May 2026), City Stakeholders and Commissions (June/July 2026) and City Council (August 2026) - Briefings 5 Mitigations at a Glance Each issue area produced at least four mitigations. Below is a representative example from each. Economic Mobility Create a property tax benefit for landlords who voluntarily agree to multi -year lease terms at stable rates to prevent rental instability. Human Trafficking Pass an ordinance giving APD faster tools to close illicit massage businesses, with hours -of -operation as a red flag indicator. Homelessness Conduct and publicly release an annual cost comparison of eviction prevention versus shelter and emergency services costs. Immigration / Refugees Partner with Austin ISD and legal aid organizations to run school -based clinics helping immigrant families create emergency legal plans for children. Hate Crimes Offer safety escort programs for vulnerable populations during peak weekend hours in District 9 (when hate crimes incidents rise). Veterans Engage VA officials to enroll Austin veterans in the VHA -Uber Health Connect transportation program for medical appointments. Reentry Establish a city -backed bonding and insurance pool to offset the risks landlords and employers cite when renting to or hiring people with records. Accessibility Require scooter riders to park in corrals or lock to bike racks; establish improper scooter parking as a Vision Zero pedestrian safety metric. Aging / Seniors Add a transit proximity requirement to city senior housing. -funded affordable Worker Rights Convert the Living Wage Resolution to a Full Ordinance and Close Coverage Gaps. LGBTQIA+ Require anti -trafficking training focused on LGBTQIA+ youth for all city funded shelters and transitional housing programs serving youth. - Public Safety APD to provide a way for individuals to report a crime virtually video call or phone call where they could remain anonymous. - with 6 Five Indicators for Consideration Each mitigation in the final report is followed by a row of five indicators. A filled circle means that category applies; an empty circle means it does not. Fiscal Impact Requires new or reallocated budgets, grant funding, or carries meaningful cost implications for the City. Policy Impact Requires passing, amending, or codifying a law, ordinance, resolution, or formal City policy. = Applies = Does not apply Cross - Departmental Collaboration Requires two or more City departments to coordinate on design, funding, or delivery (excluding Austin Equity and Inclusion). County / State / Federal Collaboration Requires action, advocacy, or formal coordination with county, state, or federal government entities. Community Collaboration Requires partnering with NGOs, nonprofits, community organizations, or members of the public. 7 Asian American QOL Commission: Leadership and Partnership Our Asian American population intersects with nearly all human rights issue areas. Most notably, Immigration, Human Trafficking, Aging and Seniors, Public Safety, Hate Crimes. Depending on priority areas - the Commission has an opportunity to set forth recommendations, collaborate with City Council and support policy, and partner with stakeholders and City departments to lead the charge. Mitigations IMMIGRATION Launch a City-Coordinated Volunteer-Taught English Learning Program. Human Trafficking Ensure human trafficking regulations and policies surrounding Illicit Massage Businesses (IMBs) are implemented in a way that places the burden on businesses and not on victims. HATE CRIMES Conduct a structured policy review of APD's hate crime response protocols, with community input, focused on victim engagement timelines and first-responder practices 4 Cross Collaboration of City Departments City departments that have a key role in implementing mitigations across the 12 issue areas. Austin Equity and Inclusion Austin Police Department Austin Public Health City Manager's Office Austin Code / Code Compliance Parks and Recreation Department Austin Police Oversight 36 21 25 15 5 5 3 Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Austin Housing Department Austin Housing Authority Austin Wage Theft Coordinator Austin Transportation and Public Works Austin Department of Aviation 4 6 3 2 2 2 Austin Energy Austin Water Austin Emergency Management Austin Economic Development Small and Minority Business Resources Austin -Travis County EMS 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 What Happens Next? May 6, 2026 City Departments Briefing Cros s -s e c t ion of munic ipa l s t ra t e gie s a nd imple me nt a t ion ne xt s t e ps June 10, 2026 Impact Review – Stakeholder Accountability AEI s ha re s out t o a ll huma n right s s t a ke holde r c ont ribut ors findings , highlight s a nd ne xt s t e ps August 2026 City Council Briefing and Final Report Fina l Re port pre s e nt e d t o Cit y Counc il. Re port t o be publis he d a nd s ha re d. May 11, 2026 City Manager’s Office Briefing Full findings a nd mit iga t ions pre s e nt e d t o CMO July 2026 Community Accountability AEI brie fs c ommis s ions a nd e nga ge s wit h ke y s t a ke holde rs a nd de pa rt me nt s September 2026 - October 01, 2028 Implementation and Accountability Mit iga t ions a re imple me nt e d. All s t a ke holde rs a re ke pt informe d. The fra me work is de s igne d t o be re vis it e d a s Aus t in e volve s a nd priorit ie s s hift 9 Thank You! Phone: 512-974-3251 Austintexas.gov/oei Mailing Address: Austin Equity and Inclusion P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 Social Media: facebook.com/AustinEquityandInclusion