RECOMMENDATION Commission for Women Recommendation Number 20240605-005: Affordable Child Care WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, for decades, families in Austin and Travis County have struggled to find affordable, quality child care and afterschool and summer programming for children birth to high school graduation (henceforth referred to as “child care”); and WHEREAS, child care is the highest expense for families after housing in Travis County, and one year of child care costs more than one year of tuition at the University of Texas at Austin; and WHEREAS, the current waiting list for families with low income who need child care subsidies has more than 4,600 children on it, enrollment is closed, and there is now a 2-year waiting list period; and WHEREAS, child care costs are out of reach for many families in Austin and Travis County. While families cannot afford the current prices, child care tuition rarely covers the true cost of providing a high-quality program. Costs for quality child care programs (including paying staff a living wage) have increased but families cannot afford to pay more; and WHEREAS, the child care and out-of-school time workforce, predominantly women of color, earns less than a living wage resulting in high turnover (over 30% annually) and under-staffed programs serving fewer children and cutting hours. Turnover hurts children and creates stress for families; and WHEREAS, families rely on affordable quality child care to participate in and complete education, training programs, or the workforce; and WHEREAS, child care and out of school time challenges particularly impact individuals and communities of color that have been historically excluded from economic prosperity: • 81% of children under age 6 receiving child care subsidies in Travis County are Black, Hispanic, or non-white/multi-racial • The share of Travis County children under age 6 in working families who have parents working nontraditional hours is 47.1% Black and 42.1% Hispanic • The child care workforce in Texas is overwhelmingly female and 62% are either Black or Hispanic; and WHEREAS, a local investment in affordable quality child care and out of school time programs will result in better outcomes for children, greater workforce participation, family …
Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 5, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room-1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:37 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Chair Angela Harris Becky Bullard, Vice Chair Rebecca Austen Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on May 1, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 5/1/2024 were approved on Chair Tau’s motion and seconded by Commissioner Harris on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Melendez and Rattan were absent. 1 Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 5, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on the 2024 Women’s Hall of Fame Ceremony and Reception. Vice Chair Bullard provided a summary of the ceremony and reception. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve the creation of a Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Working Group, define the scope and approve membership. The motion to approve the creation of a Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Working Group was approved on Vice Chair Bullard’s motion, Chair Tau’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Melendez and Rattan were absent. The Recognition Working Group for the 2025 Hall of Fame will establish timeline and goals for 2025 Hall of Fame, including but not limited to: • reviewing and updating nomination process and application • determine marketing plan for nomination process and Hall of Fame event • updating Commissioner review process • determine date for applications/nominations to go live and when they will close. • determine date for 2025 Hall of Fame • continue collaboration with D3 office to prepare for Hall of Fame • expected final result will be 2025 Hall of Fame event. Chair Tau and Vice Chair Bullard volunteered to join the 2025 Hall of Fame Recognition Working Group. 4. Election of primary and backup representatives to the Joint Inclusion Committee. The motion to postpone to the next meeting was approved on Chair Tau’s motion, Commissioner Austen’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Melendez and Rattan were absent. 5. Approve Recommendation 20240605-005 supporting affordable childcare in the greater Austin area. The …
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
REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3rd, 2024, AT 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. 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 Tabitha Taylor, (512) 972-5023, Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Melendez, Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Angela Harris Pam Rattan Maria Veloz Salas Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Jocelyn Tau AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 March 6, 2024. 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 3. Quality-of-Life Study Status Update, Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Coordinator, City of Austin Equity Office DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve Commission for Women’s Hall of Fame Plan and Recognition Date WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) regarding FY2024/25 Budget 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls regarding recognition plan candidate selection process. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study regarding the progression of the Quality Recommendations. Life Study 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. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 …
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 …
REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6th, 2024, AT 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. 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 Tabitha Taylor, (512) 972-5023, Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Melendez, Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Angela Harris Pam Rattan Maria Veloz Salas Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Jocelyn Tau AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 DISCUSSION 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting February 7th, 2024. 2. Presentation: Accessibility and Affordable Childcare, Catherine Mchorse, Early Childhood Council, City of Austin DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan 4. Review and approve Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) FY2025 Budget Recommendations 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. recognition plan candidate selection process. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study regarding the progression of the Quality Life Study 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. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 or Tabitha. Taylor @austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas …
RECOMMENDATION Commission for Women Recommendation Number [_____]: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funding for Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Actions WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, in September 2019, the City Manager’s Office contracted the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), in conjunction with the Women’s Law Project and the Wellesley Centers for Women, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the way sexual assaults reported to the Austin Police Department (APD) are investigated and processed; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the final PERF report was released, Austin Police Department (APD) Review, Reported Sexual Assault Comprehensive Evaluation, and included comprehensive findings and over one hundred recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department worked with the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) to address the PERF recommendations and take actions, including revisions to APD policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) was established in early 2023 to coordinate the full response to the PERF report, and includes representatives from APD, SARRT, nonprofit and community organizations, survivors and survivor advocates; and WHEREAS, the Commission for Women and Public Safety Commission formed a joint working group in 2023 to support and track the work of the CSCRM and report progress to their respective commissions; and WHEREAS, the work of the CSCRM is significant in scope, spanning multiple working groups, and has identified serious unmet funding requirements and additional needs for fiscal year 2024- 2025; and WHEREAS, funding has been allocated to support APD comprehensive sexual assault/trauma curriculum development and delivery, additional detective hours on misdemeanor and cold cases, the hiring of a CSCRM project manager, the implementation of a survivor survey and a stipend for volunteer project members, among others; and WHEREAS, law enforcement staffing shortages and hiring challenges are impacting support for survivors of sexual assault, and training and increased financial support and innovative approaches are needed to overcome these shortfalls; and WHEREAS, the SAFE forensic nursing program is critically short-staffed due to underfunding and low salaries, not all sexual assault victims are able to have evidence collected and preserved and receive the medical help they need, and in 2023, …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION Commission for Women Recommendation Number 20240306-004: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funding for Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Actions WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, in September 2019, the City Manager’s Office contracted the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), in conjunction with the Women’s Law Project and the Wellesley Centers for Women, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the way sexual assaults reported to the Austin Police Department (APD) are investigated and processed; and WHEREAS, sexual assault lawsuits were filed and settlements were approved for Smith et. al. vs City of Austin and Senko et. al. vs City of Austin; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the final PERF report was released, Austin Police Department (APD) Review, Reported Sexual Assault Comprehensive Evaluation, and included comprehensive findings and over one hundred recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department worked with the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) to address the PERF recommendations and take actions, including revisions to APD policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) was established in early 2023 to coordinate the full response to the PERF report, and includes representatives from APD, SARRT, nonprofit and community organizations, survivors and survivor advocates; and WHEREAS, the Commission for Women and Public Safety Commission formed a joint working group in 2023 to support and track the work of the CSCRM and report progress to their respective commissions; and WHEREAS, the work of the CSCRM is significant in scope, spanning multiple working groups, and has identified serious unmet funding requirements and additional needs for fiscal year 2024- 2025; and WHEREAS, funding has been allocated to support APD comprehensive sexual assault/trauma curriculum development and delivery, additional detective hours on misdemeanor and cold cases, the hiring of a CSCRM project manager, the implementation of a survivor survey and a stipend for volunteer project members, among others; and WHEREAS, law enforcement staffing shortages and hiring challenges are impacting support for survivors of sexual assault, and training and increased financial support and innovative approaches are needed to overcome these shortfalls; and WHEREAS, the SAFE Alliance forensic nursing program is …
Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 6th, 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 12:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Diana Melendez, Chair Katrina Scheihing Rebecca Austen Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Angela Harris Julie Glasser Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights Christi Vitela , City Clerk’s Office 1 Alejandra Mireles, City of Austin, Equity Office PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public Communication was shared for agenda Item 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 7th, 2024. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the March 6th meeting on Commissioner Scheihing’s motion and seconded by Commission Austen (6-0) vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Bullard, Rattan, Salas and Serrata, were absent from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation: Accessibility and Affordable Childcare, Catherine Mchorse, Early Childhood Council, City of Austin DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan A vote was held to approve Women Hall of Fame Recognition Finalist, the motion was led by Commissioner Scheihing and Seconded by Commissioner Harris (6-0). Commissioners Bullard, Bissereth, Rattan, Salas and Serrata were absent from the meeting. 4. Review and approve Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) FY2025 Budget Recommendations A vote was held to approve the Collective Sex Crime Model FY2025 Budget Recommendation, the motion was led by Commissioner Austen and seconded by Commissioner Scheihing 6-0). Commissioners Bullard, Bissereth, Rattan, Salas and Serrata were absent from the meeting. 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 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study regarding the progression of the Quality opportunities within the community Discussion was held. recognition plan candidate selection process. Discussion was held. Life Study Discussion was held. 2 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025 Budget regarding funding allocations. Discussion was held. 9. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project regarding current financial allocations and project needs. Discussion was held. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Melendez …
REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, February 7th, 2024, AT 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. 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 Tabitha Taylor, (512) 972-5023, Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Melendez, Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Angela Harris Pam Rattan Maria Veloz Salas Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Jocelyn Tau AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 DISCUSSION 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting January 10th, 2024. 2. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) January 24th,2024 meeting: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, City of Austin’s Equity Office DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan 4. Discussion and possible action to update the Commission for Women’s Charter 5. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution of the City of Austin Commission for Women in support of the Human Rights Commission Recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and Calls for a Ceasefire (Recommendation Number: 20240116-001) WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025-24 Budget 9. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, …
Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February7th, 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 12:09 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Melendez, Chair Becky Bullard Katrina Scheihing Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Rebecca Austen Angela Harris Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas Julie Glasser Vanessa Bissereth Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public Communication was shared for agenda items five and seven. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on January 10th, 2024. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the February 7th, 2024, meeting on Commissioner’s Bullard motion, Commissioner Scheihing seconded on an (9-0) vote. Commissioners Bissereth and Glasser were absent from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) January 24th,2024 meeting: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, City of Austin’s Equity Office DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan Discussion was held. 4. Discussion and possible action to update the Commission for Women’s Charter Discussion and vote were held to update the Commission for Women’s Charter. The motion was led by Commissioner Salas and seconded by Commissioner Bullard (8-0). Commissioner Serrata was absent from the vote. Commissioners Bissereth and Glasser were absent from the meeting. 5. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution of the City of Austin Commission for Women in support of the Human Rights Commission Recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and Calls for a Ceasefire (Recommendation Number: 20240116-001) Discussion and vote were held to approve the Recommendation Number: 20240116-001. The motion was led by Commissioner Melendez and seconded by Commissioner Bullard (7-2). Those voting aye were: Commissioners Melendez, Bullard, Scheihing , Tau , Harris , Salas and Serrata. Those voting nay were Commissioner Austen and Rattan. Commissioners Bissereth and Glasser were absent from the meeting. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025-24 Budget Discussion was held. Discussion was held. …
REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2024, AT 12:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 6310 WIHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78752 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. 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 Tabitha Taylor, (512) 972-5023, Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Melendez, Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Angela Harris Pam Rattan Maria Veloz Salas Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Jocelyn Tau AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 DISCUSSION 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on December 3rd, 2023. 2. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) December 6th, 2023 meeting: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, City of Austin’s Equity Office 3. Discussion regarding updating the Commission for Women’s Charter DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 6. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 7. Update from Working Group on FY2025-24 Budget 8. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 or Tabitha. Taylor @austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 or Tabitha. Taylor@austintexas.gov.
Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, 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 12:11 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Katrina Scheihing Angela Harris Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Vanessa Bissereth Rebecca Austen Diana Melendez, Chair Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas Staff in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on November 1st, 2023. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the December 6th, 2023, meeting on Commissioner’s Scheihing motion, Commissioner Bullard seconded on an (8-0) vote. Commissioners Salas, Serrata, and Rattan absent were from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Welcome Commissioner Angela Harris, District 8 3. Welcome Commission for Women Liaison, Christi Vitela Discussion was held. Discussion was held. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion regarding Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting Minutes and Updates 5. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan Discussion was held. . 6. Discussion and possible action to reestablish and appoint Commissioners to FY2024 Women’s Working Groups Action was taken to reestablish the FY 2023-24 working group to the FY2024-25 Budget Working Group, the vote was motioned by Commissioner Austen, and seconded by Commissioner Tau on an (7-0) vote. Commissioner Glasser was absent from the vote. Commissioners Salas, Serrata, and Rattan absent were from the meeting. Action was taken to appoint Commissioners, Tau, Harris and Bullard to the FY2024-25 Budget Working Group, the motion was led by Commissioner Tau and seconded by Commissioner Scheihing on an (8-0) vote. Commissioners Salas, Serrata, and Rattan absent were from the meeting. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 8. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 9. Update from Working Group on FY2023-24 Budget Discussion was held. Discussion was held. Discussion was held. Discussion was held. 2 10. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation from the Ann Richard School for Girls Review the Commission for Women's Charter Examine city policies related to abortion …
Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, City of Austin Permitting and Development Center Room-1401, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas, 78752 Vice-Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Katrina Scheihing Angela Harris Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Rebecca Austen Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas Vanessa Bissereth Diana Melendez, Chair Staff in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights Christi Vitela, City of Austin Clerk’s Office 1 NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on December 6,2024 meeting. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the January 10th on Commissioner’s Scheihing motion, Commissioner Tau seconded on a (6-0) vote. Commissioner Bullard was absent from the vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Melendez, Salas, and Serrata were absent from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) December 6th, 2023, meeting: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, City of Austin’s Equity Office Discussion was held. 3. Discussion regarding updating the Commission for Women’s Charter Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion was held. . WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan 5. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 8. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project Discussion was held. 6. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 7. Update from Working Group on FY2025-24 Budget Discussion was held. Discussion was held. Discussion was held. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 2 Vice -Chair Tau adjourned the meeting at 1:06 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 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 Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 or Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Tabitha Taylor at the …
Regular meeting of the Commission for Women Wednesday, December 7, 2022 12:00pm Austin City Hall – Boards and Commission Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. 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 Kiarrah Carlisle, (512) 978-1879, Kiarrah.Carlisle@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Rebecca Austen, Chair Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Jocelyn Tau Pam Rattan Desiree Bermea Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Diana Melendez Josephine Serrata Priscilla Cortez Vanessa Bissereth AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 2022. 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women Special Called meeting on October 29, 2. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on November 2, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Discussion and possible action regarding the review of the PERF report and priority topics for the PERF report presentation in the January 2023 meeting. Discussion and possible action regarding the Quality of Life Study. Discussion and possible action regarding the Women’s Hall of Fame event. Discussion and possible action regarding the FY-23 budget. Discussion and possible action to identify any priority issue area for future research. Discussion and possible action regarding Working Group membership. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. Update from Working Group on Quality of Life Study. Update from Working Group on FY2023-24 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. Please call Kiarrah Carlisle at (512) 978-1879 or Kiarrah.Carlisle@austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at …
