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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 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 Jeremy Garza, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-978-1797 or jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ryn Gonzales, Chair Kanoa Arteaga Emily Bush Charles Curry Rebecca Dreke Dr. Victor Martinez Christian Vieira AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Melissa Taylor, Vice Chair Marti Bier Kannou Curette Nan Dowling Katelyn Jones Darcy Rendon Brandon Wollerson 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. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’S REGULAR MEETING on June 13, 2022. Staff briefing regarding Austin’s first comprehensive food plan pursuant to Austin City Council Resolution No. 20210610-039. The food plan will cover issues from food production, distribution, retail, consumption, food access, and food recovery and waste. Presented by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, Office of Sustainability; Emmie 3. 4. DiCicco, Food Policy Intern, Office of Sustainability. (Sponsor: Staff; Strategic Outcome: Economic Opportunity & Affordability) Staff briefing regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funded programs. Presented by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, Economic Development Department; Erica Shamaly, Music and Entertainment Division Manager, Economic Development Department; Melissa Alvarado, Heritage Tourism Division Manager, Economic Development Department. (Sponsor: Staff; Strategic Outcome: Culture & Lifelong Learning) Staff briefing regarding the new position in the Equity Office. Presented by Jeremy Garza, the Equity Office’s Commissions & Neighborhood Liaison. (Sponsor: Staff; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works For All) DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Grace Nguyen and Edna Parra of CapMetro on fare capping and Equifare, a new discounted fare category. (Sponsor: Gonzales & Taylor; Strategic Outcome: Mobility) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 8. 7. Discussion and possible action regarding the FY2022-23 Budget process including the July 20, 2022, meeting of the Joint Inclusion Committee at which the Budget Office will present on the City Manager's Proposed Budget, the status of commission recommendations, and budget questions from Council. (Sponsor: Curry & Gonzales; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works For All) Discussion and possible action regarding the Human Rights Campaign's Healthcare Equality Index rollout in Austin clinics and hospitals. (Sponsor: Wollerson & Gonzales; Strategic Outcome: Health & Environment) Approve a resolution recommending an open and transparent selection process for the Equity Officer replacement that includes community and commission involvement. (Sponsor: Curry & Gonzales; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works For All) Discussion and possible action on the vacant at-large commission position. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 9. 10. 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 contact Jeremy Garza, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-978-1797 or jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission, please contact Jeremy Garza, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-978-1797 or jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov.