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Agenda

REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 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 Rabia Shaik Alicia Ramirez CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Diana Melendez 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 May 6, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Maternal Infant Outreach Program. Presented by Cynthia Washington, Public Health Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, Demetra Tennison, Community Health Worker, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by St. David’s Foundation regarding funding opportunity: Catalyzing Community-Led Change. Presented by Abena Asante, Senior Program Officer, St. David’s Foundation. 4. Presentation by SAFE Alliance regarding funding impacts on services for women and girls in Austin. Presented by Pierre Berastain, Chief Executive Officer, SAFE Alliance, Wendie Abramson, Chief Quality Officer, SAFE Alliance. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding SAFE Alliance funding. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding Communities In Schools funding. 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.