Versión en español a continuación. Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting August 25th 2021 Joint Inclusion Committee to be held August 25th 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 (August 24th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 25th, 2021 Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Enakshi Ganguly at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (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 Enakshi Ganguly at enakshi.ganguly@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 Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting 25 el Agosto 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 (24 el Agosto antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion del Joint Inclusion Committee el 25 el Agosto 2021, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta, Enakshi Ganguly, al (512) 987 – 1569 o enakshi.ganguly@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 …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 __________Joint Inclusion Committee __________ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: To advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity and inclusion, and, To promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity and inclusion in the city. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. Related to COVID-19 response: Presentation from the Central Health Pandemic Equity Council with review and comment on proposed report Related to FY2021-2022 budget recommendations Recommendation 20210428-2B related to expanding digital access to online connectivity and digital literacy was approved with a motion by Commissioner Curry and a second from Commissioner Briesemeister Recommendation 20210428-2B related to funding immigrant legal services was approved with a motion by Commissioner Briesemeister and a second from Commissioner Cobalis Recommendation 20210428-2B related to continuation of cultural arts funding through various funding streams was approved with a motion by Commissioner Cobalis and a second from Commissioner Curry Annual Review and Work Plan 2020-2021 Page 2 Recommendation 20210428-2B related to language access was approved with a motion from Commissioner Cobalis and second from Commissioner Orlowski Recommendation 20210623-3b1a related to an employment liaison to specialize in expanding inclusive job opportunities for people with disabilities was approved with a motion by Commissioner Orlowski and a second by Commissioner Crawford Recommendation 20210623-3b1b related to providing additional slots for children with intellectual disabilities as well as additional locations and for adults with with intellectual disabilities in recreational programs was approved with a motion by Commissioner Orlowski and a second by Commissioner Afifi Recommendation 20210623-3b1c related to a disability community liaison in the Austin Police Department was approved with a motion by Commission Orlowski and a second by Commissioner Alvarez Recommendation 20210623-3b1d related to restroom improvements for people with disabilities was approved with a motion by Commissioner Orlowski and a second by Commissioner Briesemeister Recommendation 20210623-3b1erelated to additional audible crosswalk beacons at high pedestrian traffic intersections was made by Commissioner Orlowski and seconded by Commissioner Briesemeister Recommendation 20210623-4c related to adapting Austin Police Department identification …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE August 25th, 2021 at 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi Alternate: Sharon Vigil Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Commission for Women: Flannery Bope Alternate: Rebecca Austen Comission for Seniors: Janee Briesemeister Alternate: Sally VanSickle Human Rights Commission: Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Vincent Cobalis Alternate: Hanna Huang Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford (Vice Chair) Alternate: Krystal Gomez Alternate: Charles Curry LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission: Sandra Chavez (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Marissa Jones MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from June 23rd Commissioner Orlowski motions to approve the minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Austen. Approved unanimously. Commissioner Smith abstains. 2. PRESENTATIONS a) Presentations from Economic Development Department a. David Grey, Disaster Relief b. Kim Carson & Melissa Alvarado, Hotel Occupancy & Creative Space Assistance Program b) Presentation from Carol Johnson from Civil Rights Office 3. OLD BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action on Compassion 2020 Compassion Contract 1. Moved by Commissioner Alvarez and seconded by Commissioner. Commissioner Smith abstains. Vote passes. b) Discussion on how JIC is explained to people with disabilities c) Discussion on 2021 – 2022 FY budget updates from the City of Austin 1. Budget Information Sheet (Item #44 on City of Austin website) 4. NEW BUSINESS a) Discussion of future Committee meetings and the requirement to meet in-person b) Discussion of 2021 Annual Review Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:34 pm. 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 Enakshi Ganguly at the Equity Office, at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Inclusion …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE August 25th, 2021 at 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi Alternate: Sharon Vigil Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Commission for Women: Flannery Bope Alternate: Rebecca Austen Comission for Seniors: Janee Briesemeister Alternate: Sally VanSickle Human Rights Commission: Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Vincent Cobalis Alternate: Hanna Huang Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford (Vice Chair) Alternate: Krystal Gomez Alternate: Charles Curry LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission: Sandra Chavez (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Marissa Jones MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:05 pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from June 23rd Commissioner Orlowski motions to approve the minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Austen. Approved unanimously. Commissioner Smith abstains. 2. PRESENTATIONS a) Presentations from Economic Development Department a. David Grey, Disaster Relief b. Kim Carson & Melissa Alvarado, Hotel Occupancy & Creative Space Assistance Program b) Presentation from Carol Johnson from Civil Rights Office 3. OLD BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action on Compassion 2020 Compassion Contract 1. Moved by Commissioner Alvarez and seconded by Commissioner. Commissioner Smith abstains. Vote passes. b) Discussion on how JIC is explained to people with disabilities c) Discussion on 2021 – 2022 FY budget updates from the City of Austin 1. Budget Information Sheet (Item #44 on City of Austin website) 4. NEW BUSINESS a) Discussion of future Committee meetings and the requirement to meet in-person b) Discussion of 2021 Annual Review Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:34 pm. 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 Enakshi Ganguly at the Equity Office, at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Inclusion …
