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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026 PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402, 6:00 P.M. 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: Diana Melendez Richard Bondi (Vice Chair) Primary Representative: Justin Parsons Nirali J Thakkar Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Diane Kanawati 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 Lisa Chang Bryce F Laake-Stanfield Craig McNary Amanda Afifi (Chair) Tannya Oliva-Martínez Jerry Joe Benson Alternate Representative: Alexandria Anderson Nayer Sikder Becky Bullard Teresa Ferguson Azeem Edwin Christopher Wilson Delphi Alvizo Dulce Castaneda VACANT KC Coyne 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 Special Called meeting on February 26, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion to compile questions from commissioners to ask Austin Police Department staff. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Discussion and possible approval of a recommendation to Council regarding priorities & focus areas, safeguards & controls, and community engagement for social services funding. Approve a recommendation regarding expansion and empowerment of the community liaison office. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of American Gateways in the FY2026-2027 Budget. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of the Career, Research, Learning and Development Institute (CARLDI) in the FY 2026-2027 budget. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the funding for social services in the FY 2026- 2027 Budget. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding for Mama Sana Vibrant Woman in the FY 2026-2027 Budget Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of an Austin Multicultural STEM Symposium in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding for Voting Accessibility in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. Approve a recommendation on the FY2026-2027 Budget related to Austin Public Health Social Services Budget. Approve a recommendation on the FY2026-27 Budget for an Additional FTE (Division Manager) with Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Education to oversee cultural programs. Approve a recommendation to council for funding to conduct an updated Asian American Quality of Life Study Approve a recommendation on the FY2026-27 Budget related to APH Immigrant Legal Services. Approve a recommendation on the FY2026-27 Budget for Asian American Resource Center unmet needs. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. Approve a recommendation originating from the Commission on Aging to improve transit safety and equity for historically underserved older adults. Approve a budget recommendation originating from the Commission on Aging to address the digital divide for older adults. Approve a budget recommendation originating from the Commission on Aging for increasing in-language communications. Approve a budget recommendation originating from the Commission on Aging for older adult outreach. Approve a budget recommendation originating from the Commission on Aging for food insecurity and meals for older adults. Approve a budget recommendation originating from the Commission on Aging for adult day health centers. Approve a budget recommendation for increased funding for Austin Economic Development’s Family Childcare Educator Network Program Approve a budget recommendation for immigration legal assistance funding. Approve a budget recommendation for small business support Approve a budget recommendation for increased emergency housing assistance. Approve a budget recommendation for the FY2026-27 budget for health equity and healthcare access. Approve a budget recommendation to the City Council originating from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regarding far southeast library branch site selection. Approve a budget recommendation originating from the Early Childhood Council to the City Council to maintain early childhood investments in the FY2026-27 budget. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Budget for Expanding Digital Literacy and Technology Career Pathways. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Budget for Supporting Maternal Services. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Budget for Supporting Mental Health Services in Schools. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Budget for Legal Services. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Budget for the Family Stabilization Program. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-2027 Budget for AISD Parent Support Specialists Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-2027 Budget for Early Childhood Education and Development Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-2027 Budget for Equity Office Mini Grants Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Support the Latino Artist Access Program (LAAP) Approve a budget recommendation originating from the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission for LGBTQ legal navigation and community safety coordination. Approve a budget recommendation originating from the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission for expansion of Mpox, STI, and Vaccination Programs Approve a recommendation originating from the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission for safety preparedness & first response expansion. Approve a budget recommendation originating from the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission for housing stabilization support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Approve a budget recommendation originating from the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission for a community liaison officer program pilot. Approve a budget recommendation originating from the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission for Entrepreneurial Grants for LGBTQIA+ Businesses Approve a budget recommendation originating from the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission for an LGBTQ entertainment district. Approve the formation of a working group to coordinate communication with community members to provide a report on the gaps in understanding and expectations of Austin Equity and Inclusion in its new structure. 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.