JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET RECCOMENDATION ON RESILIENCY RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005b Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Recommendation for Resilience Motioned By: Vincent Cobalis Seconded By: Rebecca Austen JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET RECOMMENDATION FOR RESILIENCE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee endorses the following recommendation from the Winter Storm Review Task Force, that addresses critical issues in resiliency that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC), Recommendation Number 20220323‐005b: Winter Storm Review Task Force Recommendations RECOMMENDATION 20220323‐005b: WINTER STORM REVIEW TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Austin and State of Texas experienced a severe winter storm in February, 2021 that had far‐reaching impacts to communities; and WHEREAS, the City Council commissioned the Winter Storm Review Task Force (“Task Force”) via Council Resolution 20210325‐067, to conduct public listening sessions and produce a report documenting the community feedback; and Page 1 of 2 VOTE WHEREAS, the Task Force included representation from most of the commissions that participate in the Joint Inclusion Committee; and WHEREAS, the final report published by the Task Force on July 30, 2021 documented findings and recommendations based on community feedback across the following categories: Communications Transparency of Information Loss of Community Trust Failure and Breakdown of the Electric Grid Water, Food and Essential Supplies Lack of Accountability and Services Infrastructure Breakdown and Failures Access to Shelter/Lodging Role of Nonprofits, Community Organizations and Neighborhood Groups Need for Mental Health Resources; and WHEREAS, while the winter storm affected the entire City, the report highlighted many areas where vulnerable or underserved communities represented by the JIC (including Black and Brown residents, seniors, families with young children, people with disabilities, non‐English speaking residents, people experiencing domestic and sexual violence, unhoused people, and others) experienced higher levels of trauma, had less access to resources, and experienced greater or longer term impacts from the effects of the winter storm; and WHEREAS, the report cited numerous recommendations to improve resiliency and responsiveness for future severe weather events or other crises; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that the items …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON ACCESS RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005c Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements - Recommendations for Access Motioned By: Raul Alvarez Seconded By: Amy Temperely JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCESS VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues in access that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Immigrant Affairs Office Commission on Immigrant Affairs, Recommendation Number 20220307‐2d1: Development of Commission on Immigrant Affairs, Recommendation Number 20220307‐2d4: Creation of Summer Camps in Spanish or Dual Language Summer Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220322‐003a: Expand Funding for Two‐Generation Bilingual Early Childhood Programs African American Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220329‐001: Equitable Funding and Completion for the George Washington Carver Library Museum and Heritage Center Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220322‐003a: Expand Funding for AIS Parent Support Specialists Page 1 of 9 COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION 20220307‐2d1: DEVELOPMENT OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS OFFICE WHEREAS, we heard from the community an appreciation that the Immigrant Affairs position was created, and a recognition that one person cannot handle all of the work that will be required; and WHEREAS, an immigrant affairs office would help ensure the needs of the immigrant community in Austin are met; and WHEREAS, Austin has a large and diverse immigrant community, with varying needs and varying degrees of involvement in city government. Those most impacted are largely unseen, whether because of language barriers, cultural concerns, or concerns related to immigration status. This office will be able to reach out to the community so that their voices can be heard; and WHEREAS, immigrant communities have been most affected by the pandemic and the ongoing energy and utility crises, and having an immigrant affairs office helps ensure the communities are not only reached but best served, which helps the community as a whole; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin funded one full time position within the Equity Office to work in immigrant affairs; and WHEREAS, there is a large, diverse immigrant …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON ENGAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005d Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements - Recommendations for Engagement Motioned By: Karen Crawford Seconded By: Raul Alvarez JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENGAGEMENT VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues on engagement that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Commission on Seniors, Recommendation Number 20220309‐04Ci: Age Friendly Austin Community Engagement Specialist Older Adults in Austin Commission on Seniors, Recommendation Number 20220309‐04Cii: Quality of Life Study of Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220328‐ 004c2: Community Engagement & Outreach FTE for Cultural Arts Division Program African American Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220330‐002: Workforce Development and Economic Empowerment Page 1 of 6 RECOMMENDATION 20220309‐04Ci: AGE FRIENDLY AUSTIN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST COMMISSION ON SENIORS Recommendation Fund an FTE to serve as Community Engagement Specialist to support implementation of the Austin Age Friendly Action Plan. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission on Seniors recommends funding an Age Friendly Austin Community Engagement Specialist. The Community Engagement Specialist will support the Age‐Friendly Program Coordinator with day‐to‐day operations including, but not limited to, implementing the Age Friendly Austin Communication and Community Engagement Plan, supporting internal and external aging partners, and engaging in strategic planning efforts. Duties would include promoting Age‐Friendly programs and services at local recreation centers, faith‐ based centers, and older adult facilities; facilitating trainings related to age‐friendly practices; strengthening community partnerships; analyzing community data; and developing educational materials, including an asset map of programs and services. The Commission on Seniors is dedicated to improving equity in programs and services for older adults. To help achieve this goal the Communications and Outreach Coordinator will serve as a liaison between the Age Friendly Austin program and older adults, with emphasis on increasing communication and engagement with People of Color, LGBTQIA persons, low‐income communities and other underrepresented or vulnerable older adults. Background and Rationale: Austin has one of the fastest growing populations of both “seniors (aged 65 and older) and “pre‐ seniors …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON PUBLIC SAFETY RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005e Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements - Recommendations for Public Safety Motioned By: Amy Temperely Seconded By: Robin Orlowski JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues on public safety that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Commission for Women, Recommendation Number 20220302‐002d: Public Safety Recommendations African American Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220330‐003: Austin Police Office of Community Liaison Page 1 of 5 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220302‐002d: PUBLIC SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, sexual violence is an issue that disproportionately impacts female‐identifying individuals, and women and girls are particularly vulnerable to and impacted by sexual violence; and WHEREAS, survivors of sexual violence face many barriers to accessing resources and safety, including fear of criminal justice systems, the lack of a financial safety net, religious and cultural barriers, fear of deportation, lack of awareness or knowledge of the legal system, lack of adequate childcare services, and lack of low‐cost housing options; and WHEREAS, as proven by both national and state data, sexual assault is still vastly under‐ reported, under‐investigated by law enforcement, and under‐prosecuted; and WHEREAS, sexual assault survivors benefit from and are entitled to wraparound services in the aftermath of a sexual assault, and it is widely understood that access to resources such as counseling, legal services, housing, and basic needs improves outcomes for survivors including healing and recovery, as well as enables them to participate in the investigation and prosecution of their case should they wish to; and WHEREAS, in the 2021 Mid‐Year Recommendations Report, the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force called for resources earmarked for victims/survivors of Domestic Violence, …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON HEALTH RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005f Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements ‐ Recommendations for Health Motioned By: Amanda Afifi Seconded By: Raul Alvarez JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCESS VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues in health that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Commission on Seniors, Recommendation Number 20220309‐04Cviii: Permanent Community Health Workers Strategy Plan for Serving Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness Commission for Women, Recommendation Number 20220302‐002d: Women Experiencing African American Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220330‐004: Persons Experiencing Homelessness (African American & Youth) Commission for Women, Recommendation Number 20220302‐02d: Recommendations for Homelessness Mental Health Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 2022032‐3aiv: Expand Funding for Mental Health Supports for Hispanic/Latino Community Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220328‐ 004c5: Mental Health Services LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission, Recommendation Number 20220328‐3A‐3: Continued Funding for Youth LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Services Commission on Immigrant Affairs, Recommendation Number 20220307‐2d3: Fund Refugee Health Screening Clinic Page 1 of 12 COMMISSION ON SENIORS RECOMMENDATION 20220309‐04Cviii: PERMANENT COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS STRATEGY PLAN FOR SERVING OLDER ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS Recommendation: The Commission on Seniors recommends the Austin Public Health Homeless Services Division: 1. Transition the current temporary community health worker positions to 9 FTE permanent positions devoted to supporting the needs of persons experiencing homelessness. a. Of the allocated 9FTEs, 2 FTEs should be dedicated to serving the needs of persons 50 and older given the challenges and growth of this population as detailed below. 2. Develop and implement a strategy for serving the needs of older adults experiencing homelessness. Implementation should begin no later than January 1, 2023. The plan should: a. Identify the housing, health care, social, and other needs of older adults experiencing homelessness, including disability, long term care, dementia care, and caregiver support and develop programs to meet those needs; b. Ensure coordinated entry appropriately matches older adults with their needs; Include strategies to prevent older adults …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) RECCOMENDATION ON THE BUDGET PROCESS RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005g Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Recommendation for Adopting a New Budget Process and Schedule Motioned By: Karen Crawford Seconded By: Robin Orlowski JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION ON THE BUDGET PROCESS VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ RECOMMENDATION 20220323‐005g: BUDGET PROCESS RECOMMENDATION WHEREAS, the responsibilities of Quality of Life Commissions and all commission members of the Joint Inclusion Committee includes annual budget recommendations to City Council; and WHEREAS, informed recommendations require a knowledge of the current Adopted Budget, as well as departmental plans and performance and input from the communities we serve; and WHEREAS, this process is best served by an established and consistent process from year to year; NOW, THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED, that the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends to City Council that their adopted budget schedule each fiscal year include provisions for Commissions including: Budget Office briefing on the Adopted Budget for Quality of Life Commissions not later than Budget Office briefing on the Proposed Budget process and outlook not later than November Commission recommendations to City departments and City Council not later than March 31 October 31 of each fiscal year. 31 of each fiscal year. of each fiscal year. Budget Office briefing on the City Manager’s Proposed Budget within two weeks of the presentation to City Council outlining the status of Commission budget recommendations. Page 1 of 1
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) RECCOMENDATION ON QUALITY‐OF‐LIFE STUDIES RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005h Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Recommendation for Adopting a New Budget Process and Schedule Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Robin Orlowski JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION ON QUALITY OF LIFE STUDIES VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ RECOMMENDATION 20220323‐005g: QUALITY OF LIFE STUDIES FOR JIC COMMISSION MEMBERS WHEREAS, for the City to prioritize sustainable well‐being for all residents and communities in Austin, there must be regularly scheduled checkpoints that update and identify current quality of life conditions. Some member commissions of the Joint Inclusion Committee have quality of life studies that need updating. Other member commissions have never had a baseline quality of life study. WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee is charged with making recommendations to Council. Having current quality of life studies will better inform our recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED, that this recommendation requests an on‐going budget line item that provides funding and resources to intentionally commit the City of Austin to regularly scheduled quality of life surveys and reporting for all member commissions of the Joint Inclusion Committee. We recommend regularly scheduled updates to those studies that may include ongoing data collection and surveys. We recommend the City of Austin improve data collection and make that data available, so that our Commissions can have access to ongoing demographic and performance data. We recommend that the City collect additional demographic data about people who receive city services, including but not limited to sexual orientation and gender identity. Page 1 of 1
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE February 23rd, 2022 at 3:00 PM City Hall Board and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St. Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the COMMISSION/BOARD may be participating by videoconference Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (Noon, the day for the meeting). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Jeremy Garza at Equity Office, at (512-978-1797), or at Jeremy.Garza@austintexas.gov no later than Noon, the day before meeting. The information required is the speaker’s 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). 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: Emily Nicola 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: (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Serita Fontanesi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, please Jeremy Garza at Equity Office, at Jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov or call at (512-978-1797). APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from January 28th 2022 1. PRESENTATIONS a. Chief Chacon 2. OLD BUSINESS a. FY21-22/FY22-23 Budget Process i. Discussion of February townhalls ii. Discussion of FY22-23 Proposed Budget iii. Report on Commission Chair/Vice Chair meeting February 19 iv. Report from individual Commission representatives and budget workgroups on determining recommendations for …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 23rd, 2022 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE February 23rd, 2022 at 3:00 PM City Hall Board and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701 MEETING MINUTES Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (48 hrs). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Jeremy Garza at Equity Office, at (512-978-1797), no later than 48hrs before meeting. The information required is the speaker’s 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). 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 Commission for Seniors: Emily Nicola 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: (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Serita Fontanesi JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 23rd, 2022 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Charles Curry call to the meeting at 3:05pm VIRTUAL ROLL CALL: Present: • Charles Curry – Chair • Karen Crawford – Vice-Chair • Amanda Afifi • Robin Orlowski • Sally Van Sickle • Greg Smith • Vince Cobalis • Raul Alvarez Absent: • Flannery Bope • Emily Nicola • Jamarr Brown PUBLIC 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, please email Jeremy Garza at jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov or call at (512) 987 – 1569. 1. APPROVAL …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE January 28th, 2022 at 3:00 PM City Hall Board and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St. Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the COMMISSION/BOARD may be participating by videoconference 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: Emily Nicola 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: (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Serita Fontanesi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 December 1st 2021 2. PRESENTATIONS a. Chief Chacon 3. OLD BUSINESS a. FY21-22/FY22-23 Budget Process i. Report from individual Commission representatives on progress made in determining status of FY21-22 recommendations in the FY21-22 Adopted Budget ii. Report from individual Commission representatives on progress made in determining recommendations for the FY22-23 Proposed Budget iii. Discussion and establishing of a deadline for submission iv. Discussion and appointing budget work groups v. Discussion and planning for budget workshop 4. NEW BUSINESS 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 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 Committee, please contact Enakshi Ganguly at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov.
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES ON BUDGET January 28th, 2022 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM City Hall Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St Austin, TX 78701 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MNUTES ON BUDGET Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (48 hrs). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Jeremy Garza at Equity Office, at (512-978-1797), no later than 48hrs before meeting. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number. 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 Commission for Seniors: Emily Nicola 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: (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Serita Fontanesi January 28th, 2022 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES ON BUDGET Meeting Minutes Charles Curry call to the meeting at 3:05pm CALL TO ORDER VIRTUAL ROLL CALL: Present: • Charles Curry – Chair • Karen Crawford – Vice-Chair • Amanda Afifi • Robin Orlowski • Sally Van Sickle • Greg Smith • Vince Cobalis • Raul Alvarez • Rebecca Austen Absent: • Emily Nicola • Jamarr Brown PUBLIC 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, please email Jeremy Garza at jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov or call at (512) 987 – 1569. 1. …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE December 1st, 2021 at 3:00 PM Austin Energy HQ - Mueller 4815 Mueller Blvd, Rm 1111 Austin, TX 78723 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: Emily Nicola 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: (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Serita Fontanesi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 October 27th 2021 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. OLD BUSINESS a. FY22-23 Budget Process i. Report from individual Commission representatives on progress made in determining status of FY21-22 recommendations in the FY21-22 Adopted Budget ii. Discussion about upcoming budget meeting 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Information on how to host townhall meetings b. Reporting back on Commissions’ thoughts on key areas i. Language access ii. Digital access iii. Community engagement iv. Health care, including pandemic response and mental health v. Affordability including homelessness vi. Resiliency vii. Public Safety viii. Immigrant Legal Services c. Items for Chief Chacon to address in January 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 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 Committee, please contact Enakshi Ganguly at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov.
Cover photograph credits: Naturalization Ceremony in El Paso, TX, by Paul Ratje/AFP/Getty Images, Newsweek, (2019), and Election Day in Austin, Texas, by Eric Gay, Associated Press, (2018). Advancing Immigrant Incorporation in Austin, TX July 2021 Professor Ruth Ellen Wasem, Principal Investigator Aaron Escajeda, Graduate Research Assistant Ana Perez, Graduate Research Assistant Micaela McConnell, Graduate Research Assistant Tania Uruchima, Graduate Research Assistant Final deliverable for Immigrant Affairs and Welcoming Communities contract between the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and the City of Austin 202002650-001/CT 4400 20091501170 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Austin is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States and is identified as an emerging gateway for immigrants. The single largest source country for immigrants to Austin continues to be Mexico, but immigrants from Asia are increasing in numbers and relative proportion. Immigrants from Africa doubled over the past decade and make up 4 percent of the foreign- born population. In other words, Austin’s foreign-born residents are increasingly diverse. Austin is also among cities that have embraced the “welcoming communities” movement. Welcoming communities seek to have long-time residents and recent immigrants work together to create stronger communities. A growing body of research shows that immigrant incorporation policies yield positive outcomes for native- and foreign-born residents of a city. This report serves to inform the City of Austin as it advances its immigrant incorporation efforts. RESEARCH There is considerable scholarship on the racial and economic segregation of Austin over the twentieth century and into the twenty-first century. Immigrants are arriving to a city that has a deep history of residential segregation, and they are pushing a few of these boundaries. The report is the culmination of several phases of research and analysis. The initial phase draws on the New American Economy (NAE) Cities Index because it provides a baseline to compare the largest 100 US cities based on their immigrant integration scores. The report focuses on a subset of U.S. cities that are similar to Austin on key economic and demographic factors. We further investigate the immigrant incorporation policies of successful peer cities. Another phase of the research is socioeconomic analysis of the foreign-born population in Austin. We utilize the 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) Five-Year Estimates to identify census tracts with concentrations of foreign-born residents and to analyze key traits. In asset mapping Austin’s immigrant neighborhoods, we overlay census tracts with selected community assets, attributes, and incidents. KEY …
Contents Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................... 1 Community Partners ............................................................................................................................. 1 Research Team ..................................................................................................................................... 1 City of Austin ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................. 3 Key Themes .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Key Recommendations ......................................................................................................................... 4 Study Framework ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Key Themes Across Data Collection Tools ............................................................................................... 6 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 9 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Background ........................................................................................................................................... 9 COVID-19 Pandemic and Racial Unrest ............................................................................................... 9 LGBTQIA+ Population in US, Texas, and Austin ................................................................................ 10 Austin LGBTQIA+ History ................................................................................................................... 11 Research Advisory Board ................................................................................................................... 12 Qwell Foundation Prior Surveys.......................................................................................................... 13 Methodology ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Qualitative Findings ................................................................................................................................. 14 Stakeholder Interviews ........................................................................................................................ 15 Town Halls ........................................................................................................................................... 19 Focus Groups ...................................................................................................................................... 23 Power Analysis .................................................................................................................................... 27 Quantitative Findings .............................................................................................................................. 30 Summation of Comparative Data ........................................................................................................ 30 Demographics ..................................................................................................................................... 31 Community and Social Connectedness .............................................................................................. 33 Economic Opportunity and Work ........................................................................................................ 37 Educational Opportunity and Access .................................................................................................. 41 Health .................................................................................................................................................. 43 Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 68 Personal Safety ................................................................................................................................... 70 Social and Public Services/Benefits .................................................................................................... 75 Overall Quality of Life .......................................................................................................................... 78 Disparities................................................................................................................................................ 79 Policy Priorities ........................................................................................................................................ 92 Findings Across Foundational Outcomes ............................................................................................... 93 Community and Social Connectedness .............................................................................................. 93 Economic Opportunity ......................................................................................................................... 94 Health .................................................................................................................................................. 94 Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 95 Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 96 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ........................................................................................................... 97 Recommendations .................................................................................................................................. 98 Key Recommendations ....................................................................................................................... 98 Conclusion............................................................................................................................................. 101 About HMA Community Strategies ....................................................................................................... 102 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................... 103 Acknowledgments A. HMA Community Strategies is deeply grateful for the support and participation of countless LGBTQIA+ and allied organizations, groups, businesses, and community members throughout this project. Community Partners Research Team HMA Community Strategies Charles Robbins, MBA – Project Director Iliana Gilman, MA – Project Manager Michelle Parra, PhD Catherine Guerrero, MPH Ryan Maganini Research Advisory Board Alexander Anderson KB Richard Bondi Sha’nyia Baltimore Sam Davis Tabitha Hamilton Lex Keaton Rocky Lane Lais Milburn Philip Schnarrs Alexander Zapata City of Austin City of Austin’s Equity Office Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer Kellee Coleman, Business Process Consultant, Sr. Amanda Jasso, Equity & Inclusion Program Manager Rocío Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Program Manager Joshua Robinson, Equity & Inclusion Program Coordinator Enakshi Ganguly, Public Information Specialist, Sr. Brandon Kroos, Business Process Specialist LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Ruben Baeza Sandra Chavez Charles Curry Kannou Curette Tarik Daniels Deirdre Doughty Nan Dowling Saul Gonzalez Christina Gorczynski Kathryn Gonzales Terrance Hines Holly Kirby Rebecca Dreke Dr. Victor Martinez Melissa Taylor Brandon Wollerson Tarik Daniels 1 2 Executive Summary This report summarizes the results of the ShoutOut Austin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE October 27th, 2021 at 3:00 PM City Hall Board and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St. Austin, Texas 78701 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: Emily Nicola 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: (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Serita Fontanesi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 September 22nd Minutes from August 25th 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. OLD BUSINESS a. FY22-23 Budget Process i. Report from individual Commission representatives on progress made in determining status of FY21-22 recommendations in the FY21-22 Adopted Budget 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and vote of 2022 meeting schedule b. Report from Immigrant Affairs Commission, “Advancing Immigrant Incorporation in Austin, TX” c. Discussion of the LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Study Report 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 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 Committee, please contact Enakshi Ganguly at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov.
