REGULAR MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Mariana Krueger (she/her) Appointment District 9 KC Shepherd Coyne, Chair (they/he) District 2 Devan Daniel (he/him) District 10 Steven Rivas (he/him) District 3 Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Brigitte Bandit (they/she) District 4 Morgan Davis (he/him) Jerry Joe Benson, Secretary (he/him) District 5 Randy Pituk (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) District 6 Marlon Johnson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) District 7 VACANT Garry Brown District 8 Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder 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 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 19, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding the findings from the People Living with HIV Stigma Index. [Michelle Osorio, HIV Funding Specialist, HIV Resources Administration, Austin Public Health and Rick Astray-Caneda III, PhD, President of Friends of the David Powell Clinic] DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding bills that are in effect after the last state legislative session, the November election results, and what to expect in the upcoming legislative session. [Ash Hall, Policy & Advocacy Strategist, ACLU of Texas] Discussion regarding the role of AI on the commission, its working groups, and work products. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Approve the formation of a working group to monitor the upcoming 90th Texas Legislature session and promote related action. Approve a statement regarding Transgender Day of Remembrance. Approve a statement regarding World Aids Day. Approve the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule. Approve updates to working group membership. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2026 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Commissioners in attendance in person: KC Coyne (Chair) Jerry Joe Benson (Secretary) Garry Brown Devan Daniel Rocío Fierro-Pérez Marlon Johnson Asher Knutson J. Scott Neal Randy Pituk Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Morgan Davis Brigitte Bandit PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 21, 2026. The September 21, 2026 minutes were approved on Commissioner Brown’s motion, Commissioner Rivas’ second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Pituk was off the dais. Vice Chair McLeod and Commissioners Krueger and Nguyen were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Officer Shooting Dashboard. [Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight (APO) and Crystal Kimbrough, Policy Compliance Consultant, APO]. The presentation was made by Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight (APO) and Crystal Kimbrough, Policy Compliance Consultant, APO. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset Phase II: Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums. [Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME)]. The presentation was made by Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding Rainbow Safety Squad’s vision, accomplishments, and future plans. Presentation by Sweet Gwendolyn and Dan, Rainbow Safety Squad. The presentation was made by Sweet Gwendolyn and Dan, Rainbow Safety Squad. The meeting went into recess at 8:30 P.M. The meeting was called back to order 8:39 P.M. 5. Discussion regarding tools for tracking commission recommendations. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. recommendation Approve a recommendation regarding support for prospective measures being implemented to protect cultural establishments within the Red River Cultural District. for prospective measures being The implemented to protect cultural establishments within the Red River Cultural District was approved on Commissioner Brown’s motion, Commissioner Fierro- Pérez’ second on a 12-0 vote. Vice Chair McLeod and Commissioners Krueger and Nguyen were absent. regarding support 7. Approve the LGBTQ QoL Advisory Commission’s 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule. Discussion was held. No action was taken. WORKING …
