Commission for Women Regular Meeting of the Commission for Women

Agenda — original pdf

REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 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, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Tasha Billet Becky Bullard Diana Melendez Alicia Ramirez CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Rabia Shaik Shaimaa Zayan 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 Commission for Women regular meeting on April 1, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Presentation regarding women’s wellness by Noor Collective. Presentation by Communities in Schools of Central Texas regarding the results of the economic mobility study and Communities in Schools of Central Texas programs. Presentation by Sharon Vigil, Chief Executive Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. Discuss three priority areas and initiatives for 2026-2027. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from Recognition Working Group regarding progress towards September goals. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission for Women please contact Chelsea Pfeifer at 512-974- 2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov.

Item 1. Draft Meeting Minutes 20260401 — original pdf

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026 Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 1, 2026 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Anderson called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:10 PM Commissioners in Attendance: Becky Bullard, Chair Alexandria Anderson Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Angela Harris Diana Melendez Alicia Ramirez Rabia Shaik Shaimaa Zayan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women Regular Meeting on March 4, 2026. The minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on March 4, 2026 were approved on Chair Bullard’s motion, Commissioner Harris’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Melendez was off the dais. Vice Chair Tau was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Briefing regarding the Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 1 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Anderson was elected as Chair on Commissioner Bullard’s motion, Commissioner Tau’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Melendez was off the dais. Vice Chair Tau was reelected as Vice Chair on Chair Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Bullard’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Melendez was off the dais. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. 5. Update from the Collective Sex Crime Response Model Working Group regarding updates from the last meeting. Withdrawn without objection. Update from the Quality of Life Working Group regarding updates from last working group meeting. Update was given by Commissioner Melendez. Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting at 12:40 p.m. without objection. 2