Item 1: September 15, 2025 Draft MInutes — original pdf

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LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, DATE, 2025 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Commissioners in attendance in person: KC Coyne (Chair) Kitty McLeod (Vice Chair) Brigitte Bandit Jerry Joe Benson Garry Brown Asher Knutson Mariana Krueger Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Morgan Davis Taylor Treviño Rocío Fierro-Pérez Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Muna Hussaini – Hate Crimes Task Force Katie Lorenz – COA “Fertility Benefit” APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting of August 18, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Brown’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Andersen and Neal were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the City’s Fertility Assistance Program and In vitro fertilization benefit gaps. Presentation by Selena Xie. The presentation was made by Selena Xie. 3. Update on LGBTQIA+-related bills in the special session of the Texas state legislature. Presentation by Miriam Laeky, Government Affairs Director, Equality Texas. The presentation was made by Miriam Laeky, Government Affairs Director, Equality Texas. Page 1 of 4 4. Discussion regarding the state of transgender rights in Texas and how the commission can respond in Austin. Discussed. 5. Discussion regarding a potential survey to engage the community about areas of concern regarding the pillars included in the commission’s 2024-2025 annual report. Discussed. 6. Discussion regarding the results of Austin Pride 2025. Discussed. 7. Discussion on the formulation of budget recommendations for the FY2026-27 budget. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve the formation of a working group to formulate budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026- 27 Budget. The motion to approve the formation of a working group to formulate budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026-27 Budget was approved on Commissioner Brown’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Andersen and Neal were absent. Members: Benson (Chair), McLeod, Brown, Rivas, Coyne 9. Approve changes to commission working group membership. Discussed. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 10. Update from the Community Safety Working Group regarding planning for the upcoming Community Safety Town Hall and outreach assignments. Update by Commissioner Benson FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Recommendation related to IVF benefits Presentation from AISD Leadership regarding the implications of SB12. Presentation regarding enforcement of bathroom bill. Presentation regarding legal support for SB8. Presentation from AII regarding trans bathroom access. Discussion regarding Austin Pride. Draft recommendation regarding (bathroom bill) Page 2 of 4 Transgender Day of Remembrance Proclamation. Discussion regarding Town Hall planning. ADJOURNMENT Chair Coyne adjourned the meeting without objection at 9:10 PM. Page 3 of 4