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Agenda

1. 2. 3. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS August 7, 2023 AT 6:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W.2nd ST. ROOM 1101 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS 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, call or email Gunjen Mittal, 512-972-6104, gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Fang Fang Melissa Ortega, Vice Chair Aditi Joshi Rennison Lalgee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Anjum Malik Adnan Suleiman The first 10 speakers signed up 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 Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 6/5/2023. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 10/3/2022. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 12/5/2022. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. Staff briefing by Rocio Villalobos regarding her job title and role with Austin immigrant communities. 5. Discussion on hosting a retreat for the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on to pass a budget recommendation to City Council in support of Aztec Kids Code. Discussion and possible action on forming a budget workgroup. Discussion and possible action on conducting a Quality-of-Life Study on immigrant and Discussion and possible action to approve the endorsement of Community Investment refugee communities in Austin. budget. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, please contact Gunjen Mittal at gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular