Versión en español a continuación. Human Rights Commission Meeting March 22, 2021 Human Rights Commission to be held March 22, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 21, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 22, 2021 Human Rights Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3276 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov no later than noon, March 21, 2021 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion March 22, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (March 21, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3276 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que …
Your Information Hello Commissioner, Thank you for your time and dedication in working to help the City of Austin ensure our budget continues to equitably reflect the needs and concerns of the community, in particular our most vulnerable communities. This recommendation form has been kept consistent from the last year. Responses are due by April 9, 2021. You can find the flowchart below. If you have any difficulties with this form, please reach out to Brandon Kroos. Your Name Your Commission Email After question three, which questions from the flowchart are you prepared to answer? Is there funding? Which department holds the funding? How much funding is there? Which orgs receive it? How is success measured? What are the impacts, and gaps? Check All Next Root Cause Analysis Story: What did you hear from the community? Problem: What is the problem you identify? How does the problem show up in your community? Who is most impacted by the problem? Considering all of the information you have or have not collected above, how do we solve for this problem? Previous Submit Form
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 2021-0322-002a: City of Austin Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Recommendation WHEREAS, the Human Rights Commission of the City of Austin (“Commission”) advocates on behalf of human rights for all people in the City of Austin (“City”); and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Strategic Direction 2023, including the strategic outcomes of Economic Opportunity and Affordability; Mobility; Safety; Health and Environment; Culture and Lifelong Learning; and Government That Works for All; and WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee hosted virtual Budget Engagement Community Forums on February 9, 2021, February 11, 20201, and March 3, 2021 to receive feedback from the community on budget priorities, and to help ensure and inclusive and transparent budget process that incorporates resident and stakeholder feedback to ensure community priorities are being met; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Human Rights Commission recommends the City Council to give careful consideration to the following Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Proposals: Public Safety I. An open process and community input in selection of the next APD Police Chief II. Guidance from the community/quality of life commissions on the selection process instead of waiting for community input after final candidates have been selected. Please see: a. Budget forum meeting February 9, 2021 at https://www.speakupaustin.org/budget-2022 Health and Environment I. II. Community approach for health care navigation and support: Resources exist for specific communities, but coverage is not consistent across all constituencies. The City of Austin should provide coordination/oversight to ensure resources are equitable and address gaps III. Digital Access: Includes wifi, devices, and training. Need to address different needs for seniors, kids in school, adults working from home, people with disabilities and/or 1 Please see: who are homebound, people who need access to healthcare (e.g. telehealth), access to workforce development/job postings, etc. The City should include these recommendations in their digital inclusion strategic plan (TARA “Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs”) IV. Budget Forum meeting February 11, 2021 at https://www.speakupaustin.org/budget-2022 Economic Opportunity, Culture, & Affordability The City should study access to stable and affordable housing and transit. Funding for legal assistance for immigrants I. II. III. Operational funding for nonprofits IV. Additional funding for EDD, communications and outreach V. Increase economic opportunities, access to capital, small business support, and transit in East Austin VI. Address the need for digital access for seniors and low income neighborhoods, including VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. public libraries, senior centers, wifi hotspots Provide …
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, January 25, 2021 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, January 25, 2021 via teleconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Sareta Davis called the Board Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Museitif, and Commissioner Weigel. Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the regular meeting of October 26, 2020 were approved on a vote of 7-0: Chair Davis motion, Commissioner Garry Brown second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Museitif, and Commissioner Weigel. Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Santana, and Commissioner White were absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation by Cynthia Turner, AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer and Pro Bono Attorney Engagement Specialist, and discussion regarding successes as an organization and request for support in making immigration funding a priority in the City's budget for next year. (Davis/Brown, J./Casas) Rebecca Lightsey, Co Executive Director, American Gateways, addressed the Commission and answered questions. The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. b. Discussion regarding planning and logistics of a future meeting agenda item related to Community Budget Forum. (Davis/Brown, J./Casas) The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. c. Discussion and possible action related to Austin, Texas Covid19 response and its impact on communities of color. (Museitif/Davis) The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. d. Discussion and possible action regarding 87th State Legislative Agenda. (Davis/Brown, J./Casas) The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. 1 a. The Commission discussed the following key priority areas of concern for 2020-2021: 3. OLD BUSINESS Institutional Equity i. Environment & Land Use ii. iii. Health Access & Nutrition iv. Autonomy & Human Right ADJOURNMENT Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. on unanimous consent. 2
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, March 22, 2021 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021 via teleconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Sareta Davis called the Board Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Museitif, and Commissioner Weigel. Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Human Resources Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the regular meeting of January 25, 2021 were approved on a vote of 6-0: Chair Davis motion, Commissioner Griffith second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Griffith, and Commissioner Museitif. Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Areche, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Santana, and Commissioner Weigel were absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. COMMUNITY FORUM The commission will conduct a forum on community priorities for the 2021-2022 City of Austin budget. The commission may take action concerning recommendations related to the budget. (Davis/Brown, J.) The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. ADJOURNMENT Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. on unanimous consent. 1
