Human Rights CommissionMarch 25, 2024

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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES        MONDAY, FEB 26, 2024    HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting MINUTES Monday, February 26, 2024 The Human Rights Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Vice Chair Duhon called the BOARD NAME Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioner in Attendance: Vice Chair K. Duhon, J. Clemmons, M. Davis, S. Raghavan (6:09 PM), G. Zeidan, Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: M. Aslam, M. Krueger PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting on January 22, 2024 The Minutes from the meeting of January 22, 2024 were approved on M. Davis motion; M. Krueger seconded the motion; motion passed 6 – 0; Raghavan off the dais; A. Weigel, L. Garcia, and M. Steveson were absent 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission special meeting on Dec 11, 2022 The Minutes from the meeting of December 11, 2022 were approved on M. Davis motion; M. Krueger seconded the motion; motion passed 6 – 0; Raghavan off the dais; A. Weigel, L. Garcia, and M. Steveson were absent STAFF BRIEFINGS   3. Staff briefing regarding updating the 2012 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Presented by April Geruso, Planning Department. The presentation was made by April Geruso with the Planning Department. 1  HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES        DISCUSSION ITEMS MONDAY, FEB 26, 2024    4. Discussion of a new May 2024 Commission meeting date 5. Presentation by The American Gateway about the services they provide that improve the quality of life for the immigrant community in Austin. 6. Presentation by Commissioner Davis about ATX Kind DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair for a term ending in April 2024. The motion to approve K. Duhon to be the Chair was approved on M. Davis motion and G. Zeidan seconded the motion; motion passed 7 – 0; A. Weigel, L. Garcia, and M. Steveson were absent. The motion to approve G. Zeidan for Vice Chair was approved on M. Krueger motion and M. Aslam seconded the motion; motion passed 7 – 0; A. Weigel, L. Garcia, and M. Steveson were absent. 8. Approve a recommendation for Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis through Enhanced Budgetary Allocations and Support for Local Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations The motion to approve the recommendation with amendments was approved on J. Clemmons motion and G. Zeidan seconded the motion; motion passed 7 – 0; A. Weigel, L. Garcia, and M. Steveson were absent. 9. Select an Human Rights Commission member to represent the Commission to support the development and implementation of the Imagine Austin comprehensive engagement process. The motion to appoint J. Clemmons as a representative was approved by J. Clemmons and M. Davis seconded the motion; motion passed 7 – 0; A. Weigel, L. Garcia, and M. Steveson were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATE 10. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding 2025 Budget Process Update from the Budget Working Group was given by Chair K. Duhon. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Item 9 to return and vote on an alternate Discussion and possible action on Expanding cultural intelligence. S. Raghavan made the motion; G. Zeidan seconded the motion APD resolution for their contact. M. Aslam made the motion; J. Clemmons seconded the motion ADJOURNMENT   2  HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES        Chair K. Duhon adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. without objection. MONDAY, FEB 26, 2024    The minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s motion, BOARD MEMBER second on a (vote count) vote. (ABSENT: BOARD MEMBER name, OFF DAIS: , ABSTAINING)     3