Commission for Women Community Interest Announcement Women’s Hall of Fame Ceremony & Reception May 1, 2024 at 11am Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Boards and Commissions Room A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Staff Liaison: Christi Vitela Liaison Telephone Number : 512-974-2792
2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the COMMISSION FOR WOMEN May 1, 2024 AT 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission for Women 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 Christi Vitela, 512-974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Angela Harris Pam Rattan Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Diana Melendez, Chair Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Julie Glasser CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on April 3, 2024. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS Presentation on the Office of the Community Liaison by the Austin Police Department. Presentation on the resources and needs designated for women by David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer at Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 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. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. 3.
Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 3rd , 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd , 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room-1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Vice- Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:11p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Angela Harris Becky Bullard Katrina Scheihing Rebecca Austen Diana Melendez, Chair Vanessa Bissereth Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Staff in Attendance: Julie Glasser Maria Veloz Salas Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights Christi Vitela, City Clerk’s Office Alejandra Mireles, City of Austin, Equity Office 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on March 6th, 2024. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the April 3rd, 2024 meeting on Commissioner Tau’s motion and seconded by Commission Scheihing (6-0) vote. Commissioners Glasser and Melendez were absent from the vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Rattan and Serrata were absent from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation: Highlights from the 68th Annual Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations, Cristina Ayala, CA Consulting, Strategies & Management, Principal Discussion was held. 3. Quality-of-Life Study Status Update, Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Coordinator, City of Austin Equity Office Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve Commission for Women’s Hall of Fame Plan and Recognition Date Discussion was held. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) regarding upcoming collaborative 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls regarding opportunities within the community Discussion was held. recognition plan candidate selection process. Discussion was held. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study regarding the progression of the Quality Life Study Discussion was held. Discussion was held. 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025 Budget regarding funding allocations. 9. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project regarding current financial allocations and project needs. Discussion was held. 2 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commission for Women Elections Austin Police Department: Neighborhood Liaison Homeless Strategy Office ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chair Tau adjourned the meeting at 12:58 p.m. without objection. 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 …
Austin Police Department OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIAISON Resource Manual AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT Office of Community Liaison P.O. BOX 689001 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78768-9001 512.974.4700 (Updated March 2024) 1 e g a P EMERGENCY? CALL 9-1-1! Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 (简体) | 中文 (繁體) | 한국어 | ဗမာ (မမန်မာ) | وُدرُا | ةيبرعلا | Français | हिन्दी | وتښپ | Kiswahili In an emergency don't hesitate to call 9-1-1. This site will help you understand when you should make 9-1-1 your first call and what you can do to help operators send first responders your way as quickly as possible. Police, Fire, Emergency Medical, and Mental Health services are available 24 hours a day seven days a week. https://www.austintexas.gov/department/make-right-call-use-9-1-1-emergencies WHAT IS 9-1-1? 9-1-1 is the telephone number to use in an emergency situation. It serves as your communication link to Police, Fire and EMS. BENEFITS OF 9-1-1 • There is only one telephone number to remember in an emergency, so you will not have to look up the number for Police, Fire or EMS. • 9-1-1 eliminates the need to determine which emergency agency to call. • Thanks to Enhanced 9-1-1 technology, which displays your calling location, you do not have to be able to speak in order for the 9-1-1 call-taker to know your address. Most Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in Texas use this technology. • All emergency agencies have devices called a Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) to communicate with hearing impaired callers. 2 e g a P WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY? Emergency can mean different things to different people depending on the circumstances. However there are certain times everyone should turn to 9-1-1 for help. Call 9-1-1 immediately if the situation involves the following: • An immediate danger to life or property • A fire • A crime in progress • A medical emergency • Someone needing mental health services If you can't call, Text 9-1-1. Text messages only, do not include photos or videos. 9-1-1 by text is only available in English at this time. WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOU CALL One of the most important things you can do is remain calm. Speak clearly and provide as much detail as you can about what is happening and about your location including: o An address, major intersections, or landmarks. Providing this information helps operators get first responders to the scene as quickly as possible. …
AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIAISON UNIT OVERVIEW • What is the Office of Community Liaison (OCL)? • What services/programs we offer • Our roles within our communities • Questions APD Office of Community Liaison OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIAISON UNIT The Office of Community Liaison (OCL) is a unit within the Austin Police Department (APD). It is staffed with APD civilian employees who partner with our officers to provide education, resources, and build positive community relationships in order to bridge the gap between the officers and community members. APD Office of Community Liaison OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SERVICES Initiate. Conversations, ideas, civic participation Collaborate. Community events, listening sessions, coalitions Education. Breaking stigma, accessibility to resources • Host and attend educational and safety fairs throughout the community. • Participate in town hall and neighborhood meetings. • Collaborate on projects with District Representative Officers (DR) and other community groups. • Provide educational information and resources to local, state, and federal organizations. APD Office of Community Liaison CRIME PREVENTION OUTREACH Deterring crime in residential and commercial properties by performing security assessments. Completing assessments will identify potential vulnerabilities and educate the community. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT • OCL hosts National Night Out (NNO) which is an event that promotes crime prevention and the opportunity for neighbors to get to know one another. • Multi-agency partnerships for NNO annual event. • Over 400 parties throughout the Central Texas area. OPERATION BLUE SANTA Provides gifts to families and their children that are in need during the holidays. • Founded in 1972. • 501(c)3 non-profit, community-based organization. • Serves over 5,000 families each year. ASIAN AMERICAN OUTREACH • Addresses public safety stigmas within the Asian American community to build trust and understanding. • Engages in culturally relevant conversations relating to the Asian American community in Austin. • Collaborates with Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission and other community task force groups that serve the Asian American community. SENIORS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TOGETHER S.A.L.T. • Provides awareness and education to seniors on scam prevention tips and public safety. • Hosts and attends local events for senior communities. • Collaborates with national and community stakeholders. • Hosts the annual S.A.L.T Fair. LGBTQI+ OUTREACH • Collaborates with City of Austin LGBTQI+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission. • Provides educational outreach and resources to community members. • Fosters conversations between LGBTQI+ community and APD. • Participates in …
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Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 1, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room-1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Chair Melendez called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:14 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Melendez, Chair Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Angela Harris Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Pam Rattan Maria Veloz Salas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on April 3, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 4/3/2024 were approved on Commissioner Bullard’s motion and seconded by Vice Chair Tau on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Glasser was off the dais. Commissioners Bissereth and Serrata were absent. 1 Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 1, 2024 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on the Office of the Community Liaison by the Austin Police Department. Presentation was given by Karen Hemby, Administrative Specialist, Office of the Community Liaison at the Austin Police Department. 3. Presentation on the resources and needs designated for women by David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer at Austin Public Health. Presentation was given by David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, Homeless Strategy Office. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to approve Commissioner Tau as Chair was made by Commissioner Bullard, Commissioner Melendez seconded, approved on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bissereth and Serrata were absent. The motion to approve Commissioner Bullard as Vice Chair was made by Commissioner Tau, Commissioner Melendez seconded, approved on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bissereth and Serrata were absent. None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Melendez adjourned the meeting at 12:45 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the 06/05/2024 meeting on Chair Tau’s motion, Commissioner Harris’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Melendez and Rattan were absent. 2