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Agenda

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Joint Inclusion Committee 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, contact Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Veterans Affairs Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Primary Representative: Justin Parsons Alternate Representative: Alexandria Anderson Nirali J Thakkar Nayer Sikder Diana Melendez Richard Bondi (Vice Chair) VACANT Bryce F Laake-Stanfield Craig McNary Amanda Afifi (Chair) Becky Bullard Teresa Ferguson Diane Kanawati Christopher Wilson Delphi Alvizo Dulce Castaneda Tannya Oliva-Martínez Jerry Joe Benson VACANT KC Coyne Lisa Chang Conor H. Kelly 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 Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on January 28, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Staff briefing on Social Service Contract funding to inform the Commission’s prioritization efforts. Briefing by Kerri Lang, Director, and Daniel Culotta, Assistant Director, Office of Budget & Organizational Excellence. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion on City budget announcements and activities. Discussion following up on January questions for the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Discussion to compile questions from commissioners to ask Austin Police Department staff. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Report from the Texas Legislative Working Group regarding legislation affecting the Joint Inclusion Committee and its member commissions, and suggested follow-up advocacy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Approve a recommendation regarding a moratorium on human services funding reductions pending an inclusive, equity-based program review. Approve a recommendation regarding PARD accessibility and cultural inclusion across demographics. Approve a recommendation improving job and volunteer access for older adults across demographics. Approve the formation of a new working group to prepare for the 2027 Texas legislative session Approve a budget recommendation to City Council regarding Elisabet Ney Museum Accessible Restroom Facility. Approve a budget recommendation to City Council regarding the Awebility Festival Approve a budget recommendation to the City Council regarding therapeutic recreation program. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 14. Update from the FY2026-27 Budget Working Group regarding its progress on formulating recommendations for the upcoming budget. 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 meeting. Please call or email Ryan Sperling at Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Human Rights Committee, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974- 3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.