BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20240325-05: Funding for Emergency Housing Assistance WHEREAS, Austin continues to face a housing affordability crises particularly impacting renters that have seen multiple years of rental increases, and WHEREAS, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Study noted that the increase cost of rental housing was the highest-ranked domain of priority for participants in the town hall meetings, and WHEREAS, in the referenced Study, 10% of respondents indicated they had been homeless in the last 5 years, 65% of respondents spent 30% or more of their income on housing while 9% spent more than half of their income, and WHEREAS, the City of Austin provided funding for a program entitled "I Belong in Austin" to provide emergency assistance for renters in danger of losing their housing including short-term rental assistance as well as moving and storage expenses to lessen the impact of forced relocation, and WHEREAS, "I Belong in Austin" had over 800 people on the waiting list when the program began this year and that waiting list quickly grew to 4,000 before being capped at that number indicating the continuing need for this assistance, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Human Rights Commission supports the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommendation that the Austin City Council approve continued funding in the next fiscal year based on an evaluation of the program's effectiveness in preventing homelessness for diverse clients in order to mitigate the affordability crisis and accomplish strategic goals related to housing stabilization, economic opportunity and affordability. Date of Approval: _ Record of the vote: Attest:
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAR 25, 2024 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting MINUTES Monday, March 25, 2024 The Human Rights Commission convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on, MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024 at Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Called the Human Rights Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair K. Duhon, J. Clemmons, G. Zedian, Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: M, Aslam, M. Daivs (left the meeting at 6:47 pm), S. Raghavan, M. Stevenson, A. Weigel (arrived at 6:05 pm), M. Krueger (arrived at 6:26 pm) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting on February 26, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 2/26/2024 were approved on Commissioner Zedian motion and no objection. Commissioner Weigel and Commissioner Krueger were absent from the vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Select an alternative Human Rights Commission member to represent the Commission to support the development and implementation of the Imagine Austin comprehensive engagement process. The motion to approve selecting an alternative was approved on Commissioner Raghavan motion, Commissioner Clemmons second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Krueger was absent from the vote. 3. Approve a recommendation for Promoting a Culture of Care thought Implementation of Harm Reduction Strategies in our Communities. 1 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAR 25, 2024 The motion to approve Recommendation 20230325-03 with amendments was approved on Commissioner Clemmons motion, Commissioner Davis second on a 6-4 vote. Commissioner Raghavan and Commissioner Weigel opposed the recommendation. Commissioner Krueger was absent from the vote. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Clemmons was to fix the typo to Implementation. This was accepted by the maker of the motion and Commissioner Zedian, who seconded the motion. 4. Approve a recommendation on the FY 2024-25 Budget for Increased Emergency Housing Assistance. The motion to approve Recommendation 20230325-04 with amendments was approved on Commissioner Duhon motion, Commissioner Clemmons second on a 9-0 vote. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Aslam was NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Human Rights Commission calls on the City to prioritize disbursement of funds anti displacement measures aimed at historically marginalized and redlined communities. This was accepted by Commissioner Aslam and seconded by Chair Duhon. Commissioner Kruger was off dais. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Clemmons was The Human Rights Commission believe housing is a human right …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, February 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Kolby Duhon, Vice Chair (He/They) Alicia Weigel (She/They) Lorraine M. Garcia Gabriella Zeidan Michael Stevenson Muneeb ‘Meebs’ Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Jeffrey Clemmons Srini Raghavan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting on January 22, 2024 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission special meeting on Dec 11, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding updating the 2012 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Presented by April Geruso, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 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. 8. Approve a recommendation for Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis through Enhanced Budgetary Allocations and Support for Local Nonprofits and Community- Based Organizations 9. Select an Human Rights Commission member to represent the Commission to support the development and implementation of the Imagine Austin comprehensive engagement process. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATE 10. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding 2025 Budget Process 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, January 22, 2024 6:00 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Idona Griffith, Chair (She/Her) Kolby Duhon, Vice Chair (He/They) Alicia Weigel (She/They) Lorraine M. Garcia Gabriella Zeidan Michael Stevenson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Muneeb ‘Meebs’ Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Jeffrey Clemmons Srini Raghavan 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting on November 27, 2023 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission special meeting on Dec 11, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introduce the new Commissioner and allow opportunity for introductions. 4. Discussion with a member from Austin Police Department to hear about APD’s goals and 5. Update from the Join Inclusion Committee by Morgan Davis or Meebs Aslam 6. Commissioner Davis to present and share information about ATX Kind DISCUSSION ITEMS 2024 objectives 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
HUMAN RIGHTS MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting MINUTES Monday, January 22, 2024 The Human Rights Commission convened in REGULAR CALLED meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Chair I. Griffith called the Human Rights Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board members/Commissioner in Attendance: Chair I. Griffith, M. Aslam, J. Clemmons, M. Davis, K. Duhon, L. Garcia, M. Krueger, M. Stevenson, A. Weigel, G. Zeidan, APPROVAL OF MINUTES – COMPLETED 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting on November 27, 2023 The minutes from the meeting 11/27/2023 were approved on G. Zeidan and J. Clemmons seconded the motion; motion carried 8 – 0. K. Duhon & M. Davis were off the dais. S. Raghavan was absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission special meeting on Dec 11, 2022 Moved to February 2024 Meeting STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introduce the new Commissioner and allow opportunity for introductions. Chair I. Griffith welcomed the new Commissioner, Raghavan DISCUSSION ITEMS 2024 objectives 4. Discussion with a member from Austin Police Department to hear about APD’s goals and Discussion lead by Lt. Elijah Myrick with the Austin Police Department 5. Update from the Join Inclusion Committee by Morgan Davis or Meebs Aslam Updated from Commissioner Daivs and Aslam. HUMAN RIGHTS MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 6. Commissioner Davis to present and share information about ATX Kind Updated from Commissioner Daivs. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from the Join Inclusion Committee by Morgan Davis or Meebs Aslam Commissioner Davis to present and share information about ATX Kind Commissioner Clemmons suggested to draft a recommendation on making Austin a Trans sanctuary City for the February Meeting Commissioner Davis and Clemmons to provide an update about recommendation Commissioner Aslam suggested a recommendation on the CDC report for the February ADJOURNMENT Commissioner M. Davis adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m. without objection. 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
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, November 27, 2023 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Idona Griffith, Chair (She/Her) Alicia Weigel (She/They) Lorraine M. Garcia Gabriella Zeidan Michael Stevenson Muneeb ‘Meebs’ Aslam (He/Him) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Kolby Duhon (He/They) Jeffrey Clemmons Vacant – D6 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of June 26, 2023 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of October 23, 3. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights special meeting of November 6, 2023 2023 STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. A training session led by the City of Austin Law Department on Texas Opens Meeting Act (TOMA) DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Commissioner Davis to present and share information about ATX Kind 6. Commissioner Duhon to share the budget notes from the Budget Meeting hosted by the Equity Office 7. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee since appointing new representatives DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion, appoint, and act on the creation of a working group about the budget 9. Discuss and act on inviting the Austin Police Chief in January 2024 10. Discussion and elect a Vice Chair to fulfill the current term 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, November 27, 2023 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA ADDENDUM Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Kolby Duhon (He/They) Jeffrey Clemmons Vacant – D6 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Idona Griffith, Chair (She/Her) Alicia Weigel (She/They) Lorraine M. Garcia Gabriella Zeidan Michael Stevenson Muneeb ‘Meebs’ Aslam (He/Him) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2022 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission special meeting on December 11, 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Special Called Meeting Sunday, December 11, 2022 1:00 p.m. – Adjournment Permitting & Development Center (PDC): 1401 & 1402 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Garry Brown, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Sareta Davis Malenie Areche Isaiah Smith Kimberly Brienzi Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Alicia Weigel Gabriella Zeidan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULE OF ORDER DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS 1. Sign and post approved statement regarding Club Q Shooting 2. Discussion and possible action on the QoL Life Study, including timeline, scope of purpose, & follow-up steps 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, November 28, 2022 5:45 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Garry Brown, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Sareta Davis Malenie Areche Isaiah Smith Kimberly Brienzi Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Alicia Weigel Gabriella Zeidan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of Oct 24, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS 2. Presentation how the commission can get involved regarding homelessness in the area 3. Discussion and possible take action on creating a statement regarding the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs 4. Discussion and possible take action to post statement on approved City social Media page 5. Chair to discuss, give an update, and possible take action to regarding the By-Laws 6. Discuss, give an update, and possible take action on how HRC will engage in Austin 7. Continue discussion with the Commission to consider, and take possible action how to conduct and hold hearings on complaints 8. Opportunity for the Commissioners and City staff to discuss and possible vote on items for the next agenda 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, October 24, 2022 5:45 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Garry Brown, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Sareta Davis Malenie Areche Isaiah Smith Kimberly Brienzi Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Alicia Weigel Gabriella Zeidan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Reminder of the next Commission Meetings 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of Sept 26, 2022 3. Discussion on how the commission can support Ms. O’Dell’s comments and concerns DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS 4. Discussion, update, and possible action regarding the participating in the Quality-of-Life Study 5. Discussion, certation and possible action to form a budget workgroup 6. Discussion and possible action on scheduling and/or participating in the Quality of Life Study’s retreat 7. Chair to discuss, give an update, and possible take action to regarding the By-Laws 8. Discuss, give an update, and possible take action on how HRC will engage in Austin 9. Continue discussion with the Commission to consider, and take possible action how to conduct and hold hearings on complaints 10. Opportunity for the Commissioners to discuss and possible vote on items for the next agenda 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting – Minutes Monday, October 24, 2022 5:45 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jamarr Brown – A Kristian Caballero – V Idona Griffith - A Alicia Weigel - V (6:30) Gabriella Zeidan – V Garry Brown, Chair – P Isabel Casas, Vice Chair - V Sareta Davis – A Malenie Areche - V Isaiah Smith – P Kimberly Brienzi – P P – In person V – Virtual A – Absent CALL TO ORDER Start: 5:50 pm None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Complete AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of Sept 26, 2022: Commissioner Brienzi made the motion and Commissioner Smith second 8 – 0 2. Reminder of the next Commission Meetings – Reminder of the Monday after STAFF BRIEFINGS – Complete Thanksgiving DISCUSSION ITEMS – Complete 3. Discussion on how the commission can support Ms. O’Dell’s comments and concerns DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS – Complete 4. Discussion, update, and possible action regarding the participating in the Quality-of-Life Study – To vote on Dec 11, 2022 from 1 to 3 pm for item 6 5. Discussion, certation and possible action to form a budget workgroup – Chair G. Brown is on the Budget Workgroup 6. Discussion and possible action on scheduling and/or participating in the Quality of Life Study’s retreat – Motion was made by Chair G. Brown and seconded by Commission Weigel to schedule on Dec 11, 2022 from 1 to 4 pm; 8-0 7. Chair to discuss, give an update, and possible take action to regarding the By-Laws – rolled over to November 8. Discuss, give an update, and possible take action on how HRC will engage in Austin – Commissioner Zeidan wants to welcome a topic in January 2023 9. Continue discussion with the Commission to consider, and take possible action how to conduct and hold hearings on complaints 10. Opportunity for the …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, September 26, 2022 5:45 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Garry Brown, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Sareta Davis Malenie Areche Isaiah Smith Kimberly Brienzi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Alicia Weigel Gabriella Zeidan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of June 27, 2022 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of August 22, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff Liaison to share announcements regarding attendance report 4. Staff Liaison to share announcements regarding videoconference policies 5. Staff Liaison to share update about Social Media presences and feedback from City Clerk DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS 6. Chair to discuss any steps to make the City of Austin Human Rights Commission more proactive. DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS 7. Discussion with the Commission to review and possible action a new time and date for future meeting in the new Fiscal Year 8. Discussion, Presentation by Jeremy Garza, consider and possible action on establishing a work group for the Quality Life Study and possible actions to appointing members to this group 9. Discussion and possible actions to approve commissioners to speak to other commissioners about the Quality-of-Life Study 10. Chair to discuss, consider, and for the Commission possible take action to approve By-Laws 11. Discuss, consider, and take possible action how HRC will have presence at events in Austin 12. Continue discussion with the Commission to consider, and take possible action how to conduct and hold hearings on complaints 13. Opportunity for the Commissioners to discuss and possible vote on items for the next agenda 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 …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, August 22, 2022 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Garry Brown, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Sareta Davis Malenie Areche Isaiah Smith Kimberly Brienzi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Alicia Weigel Gabriella Zeidan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of July 25, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Liaison to share announcements regarding attendance report 3. Staff Liaison to share announcements regarding videoconference policies 4. Staff Liaison to share announcements regarding communication tools 5. Staff Liaison to share announcements regarding resources made available 6. Staff Liaison to Welcome new Commissioner: Gabriella Zeidan DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Review and discussion about the City of Austin Budget Recommendations 8. Discussion a new time and date to vote in a future meeting for the new Fiscal Year DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS 9. Opportunity for the Commissioners to discuss and possible vote on items for the next agenda. 10. Discuss, consider, and take possible action on steps to make the City of Austin Human Rights 11. Discuss, consider, and take possible action for a larger presence in social media- Facebook, Commission more proactive. Instagram, Twitter, other 12. Discuss, consider, and take possible action to approve By-Laws 13. Discuss, consider, and take possible action how HRC will have presence at events in Austin 14. Discuss, consider, and take possible action on Pamphlet for the public 15. Discuss, consider, and take possible action how to conduct and hold hearings on complaints 16. Discussion, consider and possible action on Quality Life Study Human Rights 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 …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, July 25, 2022 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Garry Brown, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Sareta Davis Malenie Areche Jared Breckenridge Kimberly Brienzi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Kimberly Brienzi Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Alicia Weigel PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS goals for the commission. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of May 23, 2022 2. Staff Liaison to share announcements regarding the attendance and videoconference policies. 3. Chair to share announcements on how to schedule 1:1 with each commissioner to understand 4. Presentation by Douglas Ferguson with Voltage Control regarding the SAFE Pledge a partnership with SFACE Alliance (G. Brown/A. Weigel). 5. Discussion of Commission goals for 2022-2023 in the following priority areas of concern: i. Institutional Equity ii. Environment & Land Use iii. Health Access & Nutrition iv. Human Rights DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS ADJOURNMENT 6. Opportunity for the Commissioners to discuss and possible vote on items for the next agenda. 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, June 27, 2022 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Kimberly Brienzi Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Alicia Weigel Garry Brown, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Sareta Davis Malenie Areche Jared Breckenridge Kimberly Brienzi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of May 23, 2022 a. Presentation by the Office of Sustainability regarding the creation of a regional food plan. b. Review the letter regarding the preservation of the 4th street district (Chair G. Brown, 2. NEW BUSINESS Davis). 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion of Commission goals for 2021-2022 in the following priority areas of concern: i. Institutional Equity ii. Environment & Land Use iii. Health Access & Nutrition iv. Autonomy & Human Rights 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 Sammi Curless at 512-974-3256 or damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, May 23, 2022 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2544 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sareta Davis, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Malenie Areche Jared Breckenridge Kimberly Brienzi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Garry Brown Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Alicia Weigel a. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission special called meeting of March 4, 2022; regular meeting of March 28, 2022; special called meeting of April 11, 2022; and regular meeting of April 25, 2022. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding letter of support recognizing the disparate impact of the potential loss of lgbtqia+ identified business and heritage in the Warehouse District of Austin, Texas. (Davis, G. Brown) b. Discussion and possible action on alternate appointment to the Joint Inclusion c. Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair to the Human Rights Commission. (Davis, Casas) Committee. (Davis, Casas) 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion of Commission goals for 2021-2022 in the following priority areas of concern: Institutional Equity i. ii. Environment & Land Use iii. Health Access & Nutrition iv. Autonomy & Human Rights 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 Sammi Curless at 512-974-2544 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Friday, March 4, 2022 MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a special called meeting on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 5:44pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Sareta Davis and Garry Brown. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Malenie Areche, Kimberly Brienzi, Isabel Casas, Kristian Caballero, Idona Griffith, Alicia Weigel. Commissioners Absent: Jared Breckenridge, Jamarr Brown, Maram Museitif. Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL NONE. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s February 28, 2022, Regular Meeting. Chair Davis made a motion to approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of February 28, 2022. Commissioner G. Brown seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Commissioners Breckenridge, J. Brown, Museitif, absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council related to the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and Strategic Direction 2023: Economic Opportunity and Affordability; Mobility; Safety; Health and Environment; Culture and Lifelong Learning; and Government That Works for All. (Davis/Casas). Commission Weigel departed the meeting at approximately 6:05pm. Chair Davis made a motion to approve Recommendation Number 20220304-002a: LGBTQIA+ Budget. Commissioner Griffith seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-1 with Chair Davis, Vice Chair Casas, Commissioners Areche, G. Brown, Caballero, and Griffith voting aye; Commissioner Brienzi voting nay and Commissioners Breckenridge, J. Brown, Museitif, and Weigel absent. Commissioner Areche departed, rejoined, and departed the meeting between the two Recommendation actions due to connection issues. 3. Chair Davis made a motion to approve Recommendation Number 20220304-002a: FY 2022-23 Budget Recommendation; Commissioner G. Brown seconded the motion. The passed on a vote of 6-0 with Commissioners Areche, Breckenridge, J. Brown, Museitif, and Weigel absent. Commissioners will report on and discuss the status of the Commission’s key OLD BUSINESS a. priority areas of concern for 2021-2022, including plans and strategies for meeting those key priority areas of concern: i. ii. iii. iv. Institutional Equity Environment & Land Use Health Access & Nutrition Autonomy & Human Rights Due to time constraints no reports were made. Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 7:59pm with no objections.
