Agenda — original pdf

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 23, 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Human Rights Commission 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 Ryan Sperling at ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) Harriett Kirsh Pozen Maryam Khawar Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Mindy Morgan Avitia Lila Igram Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Tannya Oliva Martínez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Human Rights Commission regular meeting on February 23, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation for the FY2026-27 Budget for Health Equity and Healthcare Access. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Approve a recommendation on strengthening and formalizing funding, staffing, reporting, and commission engagement for the City’s Anti-Hate infrastructure during the upcoming budget cycle. Approve a recommendation to support youth transitioning out of foster care through housing stability, targeted services, and legislative advocacy. Approve a budget recommendation for increased emergency housing assistance. Approve a budget recommendation for increased funding for Austin Economic Development’s Family Childcare Educator Network Program Approve a recommendation regarding a budget proposal for small business support, advancing human rights through economic opportunity. Approve a budget recommendation for immigration legal assistance 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 …