REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026, 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS 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 COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Jeffrey Clemmons George Jambor Harriet Kirsh-Pozen Tannya Oliva Martínez Morgan Davis, Vice Chair (He/Him) Mindy Morgan Avitia Lila Igram Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Maryam Khawar 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 April 26, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing to provide updates 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 ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding the work that Communities in Schools of Central Texas does for students and families of Austin. Presentation by Rebecca Gamboa Gomez, Chief Student Success Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. 4. 5. Discussion and updates on homelessness and foster care recommendation. Discussion regarding the commission’s 2025 Annual Internal Review & Report. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve a recommendation to Council condemning hate-motivated attacks on houses of worship and urging enhanced City response to protect faith communities in Austin. Approve a recommendation to Council for long term infrastructure for sexual assault forensic examination and survivor services. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group regarding the first draft of the guide. 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 …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026 The Human Rights Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) George Jambor Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) Maryam Khawar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on March 23, 2026. The minutes from the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on March 23, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Jambor’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Avitia, Igram, Kirsh Pozen, and Oliva Martínez were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the status of Austin Equity and Inclusion initiatives on hate crimes. Briefing by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director of Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director of Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Conduct officer elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to move the election of officers before the formation of a working group was approved on Chair Duhon’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 6-0 vote. The motion to approve the election of Commissioner Duhon as Chair of the Human Rights Commission was approved on Commissioner Davis’ motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Avitia, Igram, Kirsh Pozen, and Oliva Martínez were absent. The motion to approve the election of Commissioner Davis as Vice Chair of the Human Rights Commission was approved on Commissioner Aslam’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Avitia, Igram, Kirsh Pozen, and Oliva Martínez were absent. 4. Discussion regarding a potential intergovernmental committee on hate crimes, and possible approval of the formation of a working group to provide recommendation on a framework. The motion to create an anti-hate working group to provide recommendations on the anti-hate framework was approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a 6-0 vote. The following members were approved as current working group members with no objection: Chair Duhon, Commissioners Aslam, Krueger, and Jambor. Commissioners Avitia, Igram, Kirsh Pozen, and Oliva Martínez were absent. WORKING GROUP …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number: 20260622-007: Long Term Infrastructure for Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Survivor Services WHEREAS, sexual assault is an ongoing issue in our community and across the State of Texas, with many instances of assault going unreported, particularly by victims who are disproportionately targeted such as young, Black and Latino people identifying as women, LGBTQIA+, or who have a disability; and, WHEREAS, the Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (A/TC SARRT) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded coordinated community responses in the state of Texas comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, mental health providers, advocates, and survivors unified in the response to post-pubescent adolescent and adult sexual assault victims; and, WHEREAS, the A/TC SARRT, an integral member and collaborative force on the CSCRM Working Group, has identified a need for “more resilient long term infrastructure” in response to SAFE Alliance’s discontinuation of forensic examination services at Eloise House beginning May 31, 2026, calling for: (1) the recognition of all providers as essential (2) the establishment of equitable contracts with hospital networks (3) equitable law enforcement contracts with all qualified providers, and (4) a survivor-oriented and strategically located city and/or county owned facility. WHEREAS, no single nonprofit (or coalition of them) is a suitable replacement for the basic delivery of services and protections by the City of Austin, especially with respect to those most vulnerable to sexual assault and violence; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Human Rights Commission endorses the SARRT’s requests and recommends that City Council direct the City Manager’s Office and Austin Police Department to expeditiously pursue contracts to ensure availability across the system to address immediate reductions in capacity; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Human Rights Commission recommends that Austin City Council direct the City Manager’s Office to explore the scalable investment of public funds to establish a city-owned facility for forensic examination and FTEs to serve sexual assault survivors, ensuring consistent support for survivors as a pillar of public health and safety in the City of Austin, over the next two fiscal years. . Date of Approval: June 22, 2026 Motioned By: Commissioner Aslam Seconded By: Commissioner Clemmons Vote: 8-0 For: Chair Duhon, Vice Chair Davis, Commissioners Aslam, Clemmons, Igram, Kirsh Pozen, Martinez, and Morgan Avitia Against: None Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Commissioners Jambor, Khawar, and Krueger …
Economic Mobility: Accelerating Impact Austin Equity & Inclusion June 2026 Agenda • 2026 Fair Housing and Economic Mobility Conference: Recap • Economic Mobility Framework Resources • LEMI in Action: Live Demo • Operational Focus and Next Steps 2 Conference Reflections Keynote Panel Brought together policymakers, advocates, practitioners, community leaders, and business owners to connect efforts around a shared framework for systemic change. Attended by 283 participants 12 breakout sessions 50+ speakers Moderator: Miles Bloxon, Moderator, Producer & Host, KUT New Panelists: • Fran Rosebush Baylor, Senior Director, Asset Funders Network • Carmen Llanes, Executive Director, GAVA • Ingrid Taylor, CEO, United Way for Greater Austin • Henry Van de Putte, CEO, Meals on Wheels Central Texas • Sharon Vigil, CEO, Communities in Schools 3 Economic Mobility Framework: Workshop Recap • Introduced the Economic Mobility Framework and Index • Over 130 minutes, participants explored the tool, engaged in guided discussions, and worked across sectors to identify practical steps that advance economic mobility. 4 Economic Mobility Framework Assets Core Products Communications Technical Users Levers of Economic Mobility Index Report Framework At-a- Glance brochure Technical Document Levers of Economic Mobility Index (LEMI) FAQs LEMI ArcGIS layers StoryMap Tutorial Videos* Raw Data Economic Mobility | Austin Equity and Inclusion | AustinTexas.gov 5 LEMI Walkthrough Advancing Economic Mobility Operationalizing Visualizing Organizing Normalizing 7 Next Steps April 29, 2026 June 2026 August 2026 2026 Fair Housing & Economic Mobility Conference Launch of Levers of Economic Mobility Index (et. al) Boards & Commissions briefings EveryTexan Virtual Sessions Expanded Media Communications Creation of Resource (LEMI) Implementation Guide Resilient Cities Catalyst Austin Energy Affordable Energy Summit Presentation Community Member Virtual Sessions & Workshops Department Working Group Meetings Continuous Engagement Citywide Implementation May 2026 July 2026 September 2026 - 8 Learn More • Economic Mobility Website: • www.austintexas.gov/equity-inclusion/economic-mobility • Austin Equity & Inclusion Newsletter Sign up: • https://www.austintexas.gov/equity-inclusion • Stay tuned for virtual sessions & in-person workshop dates this summer! LEMI Report Index & Story Map Economic Mobility At-a-Glance 9
CIS in Austin Services and Outcomes Human Rights Commission June 22, 2026 Integrated Student Support (ISS) Model Tier 3: Individualized Support • Working one-on-one with students • Intensive mental health supports • Providing basic needs • Home visits Tier 2: Targeted Programs • College campus tours • Self-esteem groups • Leadership groups • Friendship skill development Tier 1: Schoolwide Services • Attendance challenge • Red Ribbon Week • Kindness Week • Career Fairs • Basic Needs 2 Menu of Case Management Services Enrichment: Mental & Behavioral Health: • Behavior Intervention, Skill Building Activities, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention • Mentoring • Professional Mental Health Services • Safety Intervention Student /Teacher Conferences • Field Trips Summer Camps and activities • • Creative Arts/ Recreation activities • Before and after school activities • School Climate activities Case Management/ Academics & Attendance: Goal Setting & Monitoring: • Individual goal setting for academic, attendance, and behavior needs • Goal-related intervention planning with student; monitoring check-ins • Case consultation, staffing, service coordination 3 • Tutoring and Homework Assistance Student / Teacher Conferences • • Attendance Interventions • Language Acquisition Support (Emergent Bilingual) Parent/ Family Engagement: • Home visits • Parent Conferences • Family referrals to community resources • Care Coordination & ASPIRE multi-generational learning programs Health & Human Services: • Basic Needs Assistance: (food, clothing, household, rental assistance, utilities) • Transportation assistance • Independent Living Skills Development • Agency Referrals CIS in Austin: 2025-26 Students and Services 72 Schools served 40,100 Students receive school-wide supports 6,525 Students receive intensive case management $433,000 Direct assistance to students & families 94% Qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch 21% Emergent Bilingual (English Language Learners) 17% Experience Family Conflict or Crisis 16% Special Education Program 5% Experiencing Homelessness 3% Have an incarcerated parent/guardian 94% of student body receiving school- wide supports 4 2024-25 Total Unique Services Provided: 188,173 61,657 Behavior/mental health supports 70,923 Individual case management check-ins 20,931 Basic Needs Assistance 5,012 Tutoring/ Homework Assistance Sessions 3,023 Attendance Interventions 14,277 Parent/Family Engagement Activities 93,981 5 1,438 Intensive Home Visits 2024-25 Student Outcomes 99.9% 99.3% 90.8% 6 CIS Mental Health and Wellness Unit: Licensed therapists provide up to 12 free counseling sessions for high-need students 93% of students who scored as “moderate” or “severe” on clinical scales of depression and/or anxiety (PHQ9 and GAD7) showed a decrease in symptoms. 96% improved their individual academic, attendance, …
Long Term Infrastructure for Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Survivor Services WHEREAS, sexual assault is an ongoing issue in our community and across the State of Texas, with many instances of assault going unreported, particularly by victims who are disproportionately targeted such as young, Black and Latino people identifying as women, LGBTQIA+, or who have a disability; and, WHEREAS, the Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (A/TC SARRT) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded coordinated community responses in the state of Texas comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, mental health providers, advocates, and survivors unified in the response to post-pubescent adolescent and adult sexual assault victims; and, WHEREAS, the A/TC SARRT, an integral member and collaborative force on the CSCRM Working Group, has identified a need for “more resilient long term infrastructure” in response to SAFE Alliance’s discontinuation of forensic examination services at Eloise House beginning May 31, 2026, calling for: (1) the recognition of all providers as essential (2) the establishment of equitable contracts with hospital networks (3) equitable law enforcement contracts with all qualified providers, and (4) a survivor-oriented and strategically located city and/or county owned facility. WHEREAS, no single nonprofit (or coalition of them) is a suitable replacement for the basic delivery of services and protections by the City of Austin, especially with respect to those most vulnerable to sexual assault and violence; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Human Rights Commission endorses the SARRT’s requests and recommends City Council, City Manager’s Office, and Austin Police Department expeditiously pursue contracts to distribute capacity across the system to address immediate reductions in capacity; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Human Rights Commission recommends City Council and City Manager’s Office explore the scalable investment of public funds to establish a city-owned facility for forensic examination and FTEs to serve sexual assault survivors, ensuring consistent support for survivors as a pillar of public health and safety in the City of Austin, over the next two fiscal years.
