REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, November 4, 2024 , at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING AGENDA Some members of the Commission 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, please contact Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk, at 512-974-3568 or Ryan.Sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: J. Scott Neal (Chair) Alexander Andersen KB Brookins Katie Coyne Rocío Fierro-Perez Mariana Krueger CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Brigitte Bandit Garry Brown Morgan Davis David Garza Brandon Wollerson AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Page 1 of 4 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 14, 2. Discussion of the history of the LGBQT+ Community and LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission in Austin. Presenter: Gary Brown, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission commissioner. 3. Discussion of items that the LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission has identified as high-priority needs of the LGBT Community, and potential avenues for partnership between the Commission and the City Manager on these items. Introduction of the new City Manager TC Broadnax to the Commission, and questions from the LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission related to his presentation. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the creation of a working group to provide recommendations on the content, placement, and queer figures to highlight on a potential historic marker as per Resolution No. 20230914-078. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 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. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Ryan Sperling, Office …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, October 14, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING MINUTES Some members of the Commission 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 Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment VACANT Katie Coyne Yuri G Barragán Brigitte Bandit Jerry Joe Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Commissioner Gary Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson Rocío Fierro-Perez VACANT VACANT Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen Appointment District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder CALL TO ORDER Chair Scott called to order at 7:03 PM ROLL CALL: Present in person: Minutes Page 1 of 4 John Scott Neal (Chair) Jerome (Jerry Joe) Benson (Vice Chair) • • • Gary Brown • Brigitte Bandit • Rocío Fierro-Perez • David Garza • Mariana Krueger • Brandon Wollerson Present virtually: • Alexander Andersen • Katie Coyne • Morgan Davis PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on September 9, 2024. The minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission’s regular meeting on September 9, 2024 were approved without objection on Chair Neal’s motion on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Barragán was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing about Austin Public Health’s Request for Proposals for LGBTQ2S+ Services. Presentation by Helen Howell, Funding Specialist Senior, Austin Public Health. Presentation provided by Helen Howell, Funding Specialist Senior, Austin Public Health. 3. Briefing regarding Resolution No. 20230914-078, which directs the City to develop a historical marker on 4th and Colorado streets. Presentation by Kim McKnight, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Presentation provided by Kim McKnight, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion informing the commission and community of Austin's Dyke March, to be held on Oct. 5. Discussion on the LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission hosting …
LGBTQIA2S HISTORY IN AUSTIN LGBTQ Austin timeline 1958 The Manhattan Club, possibly Austin’s 1st gay bar, opens at 911 Congress 1970 Gay Liberation Front local chapter founded- 1st public gay and lesbian meeting in Austin 1971 First National Gay National Liberation Front Conference held in Austin 1974 After a 3-year court challenge, UT-Austin recognizes its first gay organization 1975 - Austin Lesbian Organization established, which eventually led to the opening of Bookwoman, an LGBTQ-owned business still open today - Austin City Council passes an Equal Employment Opportunity Ordinance that included an anti-discrimination protection for sexual orientation – a first for Texas 1976 - Austin City Council passes a Public Accommodations Ordinance with sexual orientation protection - Austin Mayor Jeff Friedman declared June 20-26 as Gay Pride Celebration Week 1982 - Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates “LGRA” was established - Austin voters defeat a referendum (with 63% of the vote) that would make it legal to discriminate based on sexual orientation 1985 ALLGO, Austin Latino/a Lesbian and Gay Organization, is established to provide space, HIV/AIDS care, and outreach to LGBTQ communities of color LGBTQ Austin timeline 1986 LGRA becomes Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas “LGRL” 1989 March on Austin for Lesbian/Gay Rights, at the time the largest demonstration in Austin’s history 1990 the 1st modern day Austin Pride Festival was held 1991 Glen Maxey becomes the first openly gay man elected to the Texas Legislature, representing Southeast Austin and Travis County 2002 the 1st Austin Pride Parade 2004 Austin City Council unanimously passes comprehensive non-discrimination protections to Transgender individuals 2005 LGRL becomes Equality Texas 2009 Queerbomb was established as an alternative to Austin Pride 2021 Austin Trans Pride was established Sources: The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin: From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city - News - The Austin Chronicle LGBTQ+ History in Austin
