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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026, 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: Primary Representative: Justin Parsons (Chair) Nirali J Thakkar Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Tasha Billett Commission for Women Commission on Aging Richard Bondi 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 Cameron Wilson VACANT Amanda Afifi Tannya Oliva-Martínez Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Lisa Chang Alternate Representative: Alexandria Anderson VACANT Alicia Ramirez Teresa Ferguson Azeem Edwin VACANT Delphi Alvizo Dulce Castañeda Lila Igram Asher Knutson Gabriel Arrellano 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 September 23, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding progress on the development of the Central City District Plan. [Olivia Beams, Senior Planner and Romina Tafazzoli, Senior Planner, Austin Planning.] DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities update, including accomplishments over the last year, current projects, and future goals. 4. Discussion regarding Austin Police Department’s protocols regarding ADA compliance, medical aid, and accommodations when assisting on transferring individuals with disabilities or those injure during an arrest to ICE custody. 5. Discussion regarding the Open Government Partnership and potential collaborations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discuss potential meeting locations for next year and approve the Joint Inclusion Committee’s 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule. 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.