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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 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, contact Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Jerry Joe Benson, Vice Chair District 5 Morgan Davis District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 6 District 7 Commissioner Garry Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson Rocío Fierro-Perez Alexander Andersen KB Brookins VACANT Appointment District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder VACANT Katie Coyne VACANT Brigitte Bandit David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. Distinguished Service Award – To be presented by Councilmember Alison Alter APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA Page 1 of 4  1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on 2. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission’s regular meeting on November 4, 2024. January 9, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the upcoming Texas Legislature Session and its expected draft bills pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ and performing arts communities. 4. Discussion on public safety needs for the LGBTQIA+ community in Austin, especially with regards to fear of physical violence, and the ways in which the City and Austin Police Department may be able to address them. 5. Discussion of last month’s presentation by City Manager T.C. Broadnax, including lessons learned and potential follow-up questions. 6. Discussion on planning the Austin LGBTQIA+ Community Center Updates and Input Session Town Hall, including its agenda, format, and whether this will be a commission meeting or a working group event. 7. Discussion of coordination with City departments that may be interested in hosting a job/resource fair or vaccine clinic before the Austin LGBTQIA+ Community Center Updates and Input Session Town Hall. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and possible action on authorizing commissioners to make social media posts advertising the January commission meeting and Austin LGBTQIA+ Community Center Updates and Input Town Hall, including inviting certain demographic groups. 9. Approve the formation of a working group to plan the agenda for the Austin LGBTQIA+ Community Center Updates and Input Session Town Hall. 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 of the City Clerk, at 512-974-3568 or Ryan.Sperling@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 Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk, at 512-974-3568 or Ryan.Sperling@austintexas.gov Page 2 of 4