Date LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201012-2B October 12, 2020 Intersex People’s Quality of Life in Austin, Texas Subject Recommendation to Council Take the initial affirmative step of recognizing the importance of, and prioritizing the quality of life of, the intersex community by: 1. Observing Intersex Awareness Day annually on October 26th. 2. Affirming and advocating for intersex people’s right to have control over their medical decisions, to be free from medically unnecessary surgeries and interventions, and to have access to psychological and peer support systems. 3. Appointing intersex people to City boards and commissions. 4. Amending Article 1 of the Bylaws of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission to read: “The name of the board is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Quality of Life Advisory Commission.” 5. Amending Article 2 of the Bylaws of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission to replace all uses of the acronym “LGBTQ” with the acronym “LGBTQI.” 6. Amending the last sentence of Article 3 Section F of the Bylaws of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission to replace the use of “his/her” with “their.” 7. Amending Article 8 Section A of the Bylaws of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission to read: “The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Quality of Life Advisory Commission will have no committees.” Rationale 1. The “I” in LGBTQI stands for “intersex.” Page 1 of 3 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. Intersex is an umbrella term for differences in sex traits or reproductive anatomy. People are born with these differences or develop them in childhood. There are many possible differences in genitalia, hormones, internal anatomy, or chromosomes. Intersex traits are natural human variations, not disorders. Intersex people are not rare. One in two thousand babies (approximately 1.7% of the population) are born intersex, which equates to more than 16,000 people in the City of Austin. Infant intersex surgeries violate principles of informed consent, bodily autonomy, and self-determination. Intersex people, like anyone, can have any gender and any sexual orientation. 7. While the intersex community has some things in common with LGBTQ communities, being intersex is not the same thing as being transgender or nonbinary, and it’s not a sexual orientation. A person can have intersex bodily differences and …
Date Rationale LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201012-2B October 12, 2020 Intersex People’s Quality of Life in Austin, Texas Subject Recommendation to Council Take the initial affirmative step of recognizing the importance of, and prioritizing the quality of life of, the intersex community by: 1. Observing Intersex Awareness Day annually on October 26th. 2. Affirming and advocating for intersex people’s right to have control over their medical decisions, to be free from medically unnecessary surgeries and interventions, and to have access to psychological and peer support systems. 3. Appointing intersex people to City boards and commissions. 1. The “I” in LGBTQI stands for “intersex.” 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Intersex is an umbrella term for differences in sex traits or reproductive anatomy. People are born with these differences or develop them in childhood. There are many possible differences in genitalia, hormones, internal anatomy, or chromosomes. Intersex traits are natural human variations, not disorders. Intersex people are not rare. One in two thousand babies (approximately 1.7% of the population) are born intersex, which equates to more than 16,000 people in the City of Austin. Infant intersex surgeries violate principles of informed consent, bodily autonomy, and self-determination. Intersex people, like anyone, can have any gender and any sexual orientation. 7. While the intersex community has some things in common with LGBTQ communities, being intersex is not the same thing as being transgender or nonbinary, and it’s not a sexual orientation. A person can have intersex bodily differences and be transgender or nonbinary, but an intersex person isn’t automatically one of these things. Even though intersex is about physical anatomy, anatomy is not the same Page 1 of 3 8. thing as gender. Lots of intersex people do describe their gender as male or female. Intersex people face very similar issues to LGBTQ people. Some, but not all, intersex people are also LGBTQ. Intersex people are told they are “disordered,” just like LGBTQ people have been told for decades. Homophobia and transphobia are the reasons behind many of the problems intersex people face. It is critical that LGBTQ people work with intersex people to combat these systems of oppression and advocate for quality of life for everyone in the LGBTQI community. Sources 1. interACT Advocates for Intersex Youth 2. Sexing the Body: Gender Politics and the Construction of Sexuality, 2000 3. QWELL Community Foundation Page 2 of 3 Vote Date of …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201012-2C Date October 12, 2020 Beatrix Jackman, Eagle Scout Subject Recommendation to Council Join the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission in commending Beatrix Jackman on her becoming one of the first female Eagle Scouts. Rationale 1. Beatrix Jackman is a proud transgender girl, dedicated Scout, and committed advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. once she began her gender transition. 2. Beatrix was not permitted to continue as a Scout under the Boy Scouts of America 3. When the Boy Scouts of America changed its name to Scouts BSA and allowed girls to join beginning February 1, 2019, Beatrix was able to resume her passion for Scouting including the completion of her Eagle Scout project to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. 4. The Eagle Scout rank is recognized around the world and signifies the highest level of accomplishment for a Scout. 5. The process for becoming an Eagle Scout is arduous and requires the candidate to complete and/or demonstrate, before their 18th birthday: a. Active participation in the Scouts; b. Scout spirit; c. Merit badges; d. Position of responsibility; e. Service project; and f. Unit leader conference. 6. For her service project, Beatrix worked with PFLAG to make and distribute “self- soothing kits” for LGBTQIA+ youth. This included soliciting donations of supplies, coordinating a volunteer team to assemble the kits, and distributing them to organizations like Out Youth. It is necessary and appropriate for the members of the Austin City Council to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of young leaders like Beatrix. 7. Page 1 of 2 2. The Story of a Scout, The Shield, May 30, 2019 Sources 1. Scouts BSA Vote Date of Approval: Motioned By: Commissioner Gonzales Seconded By: Commissioner Dowling For: 1. Curry 2. Daniels 3. Dowling 4. Gonzales 5. Hines 6. Martinez 7. Taylor 8. Wollerson Against: None Abstain: None Absent: 1. Baeza 2. Chavez 3. Curette 4. Doughty 5. Gonzalez 6. Gorczynski 7. Kirby Attest: _____________________________________________ Kathryn Gonzales, Vice Chair Page 2 of 2
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission September 14, 2020 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held September 14, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 13 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 14, 2020, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon, September 13, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission September 14, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (September 13, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: junta en 512-974-2154, • neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. correo electrónico al enlace de Llame o envíe un la la reunión se reunión aquí: residentes pueden ver • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2020, via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Baeza, Curry, Dowling, Gonzales, Hines, Kirby, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of August 8, 2020, were approved as submitted without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Charles Robbins of Health Management Associates presented an update on the City’s LGBTQIA+ quality of life study. The company will partner with outside community organizations and is working on executing memorandums of understanding with 9 groups. b. Celine Rendon and Jen Cregar of the Office of Sustainability presented the City’s Community Climate Plan for 2020. Commissioner’s asked about the effect on the City’s budget and whether consideration has been given to autonomous vehicles. c. Brie Franco of the Intergovernmental Relations Office presented the City’s legislative agenda and the addressed legislative issues of interest to the LGBTQIA+ community. The office will work with the commission on developing a resolution in support of the agenda. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 4:14 p.m. without objection.
LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Community Interest Announcement Austin LGBTQIA+ Research Advisory Meeting for the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study September 9, 2020 5:30PM to 7:00PM business will occur. https://healthmanagement.zoom.us/j/97074160603?pwd=K1piVU02WkhIUlBzMFdBM2UvTUpUZz09 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission
Regular Meeting of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Monday, August 10, 2020 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held August 10, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 9, 2020, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 10, 2020, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon, August 9, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov by noon, August 9, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020, 3:00 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette Sandra Chavez Victor Martinez (Chair) Holly Kirby Ruben Baeza Terrance Hines Deirdre Doughty Saul Gonzalez District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Christina Gorczynski Tarik Daniels Charles Curry Kathryn Gonzales (Vice Chair) Melissa Taylor AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 8, May 11, April 8, and March 9, 2020 a. Presentation by Joshua Robinson concerning an LGBTQ Quality of Life Study. (Sponsor: Equity Office; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) b. Presentation by the Office of Sustainability concerning revisions to the 2020 Community Climate Plan. (Sponsor: Staff; Strategic Outcome: Health & Environment) c. Approve a recommendation concerning the use of gender pronouns by City of Austin employees. (Sponsor: Gonzales; Strategic Outcome: …
Date Rationale LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200810-2C August 10, 2020 City of Austin Employees’ Use and Display of Gender Pronouns Subject Recommendation to Council Make it the official policy of the City of Austin that employees and prospective employees have the permission and option to use and display of their gender pronouns on: 1. Email signatures; 2. Nametags and nameplates; 3. Internal forms and records (corporate directories, human resources records, applicant tracking systems, etc.); 4. Business cards; 5. Video conferencing participant names; and 6. Human resources and payroll management platforms. 1. The City of Austin currently lacks an official policy regarding employees’ use and display of their gender pronouns on email signatures, nametags and nameplates, internal forms and records (corporate directories, human resources records, applicant tracking systems, etc.), business cards, video conferencing participant names, human resources and payroll management platforms, etc. 2. Due to the lack of an official policy, some City of Austin employees are prohibited from using and displaying their gender pronouns because it violates department-level policies regarding content and style of email signatures, nametags, business cards, etc. 3. Using department-level policies and style guides to justify the prohibition of the use and display of personal gender pronouns is highly suspect. 4. City of Austin employees may construe this prohibition as discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based upon their sex, gender, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity. Page 1 of 4 5. The City of Austin prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against an employee or prospective employee based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. City of Austin Personnel Policies § I-A Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti- Discrimination 6. The City of Austin prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee or prospective employee based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. City of Austin Code of Ordinances § 5-3-4 Unlawful Employment Practices 7. The State of Texas prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee or prospective employee based on sex. State of Texas Labor Code § 2-A-21.051 Discrimination by Employer 8. The United States prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee or prospective employee based on sex. The United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII 9. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee or prospective employee based on sexual orientation or transgender status. Bostock v. Clayton County …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 10, 2020, via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 3:08 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Curette, Curry, Daniels, Gonzales, Gonzalez, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of June 8, May 11, April 8, and March 9, 2020, were approved as submitted without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Joshua Robinson of the Equity Office provided an update on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Study. The contractor is assembling a research advisory panel and is accepting applications. b. Item 2b was withdrawn. c. Commissioner Gonzales presented a recommendation concerning the use of gender pronouns by City of Austin employees. Commissioner Gonzales made a motion to approve the recommendation and Commissioner Wollerson provided a second. Commissioners voted 8-0 to approve the recommendation. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 3:32 p.m. without objection.
Regular Meeting of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Monday, June 8, 2020 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held June 8, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 7, 2020, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 8, 2020, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon, June 7, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov by noon, June 7, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020, 3:00 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette Sandra Chavez Victor Martinez (Chair) Holly Kirby Ruben Baeza Terrance Hines Deirdre Doughty Saul Gonzalez District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Christina Gorczynski Tarik Daniels Charles Curry Kathryn Gonzales (Vice Chair) Melissa Taylor AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NONE CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Approve a recommendation concerning the procurement of an LGBTQ Quality of Life Study. (Sponsor: Taylor; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) b. Approve a recommendation concerning the involvement of City boards and commissions in the procurement process. (Sponsor: Gonzales, Taylor; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All). c. Approve a recommendation concerning protests in the City, including protocol and practices employed. (Sponsor: Curette, Daniels, Gonzales; Strategic Outcome: Safety) ADJOURNMENT The …
City of Austin 301 W. Second Street Austin, TX Recommendation for Action File #: 20-2165, Agenda Item #: 42. 6/11/2020(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Health Management Associates, Inc., to complete a quality of life study, for a term of 15 months in an amount not to exceed $200,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2- 9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Management Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Management Services. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 4400 JSB3005 for these services. The solicitation issued on January 6, 2020 and it closed on February 6, 2020. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents <https://www.austintexas.gov/financeonline/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=133616>. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov <mailto:AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov> NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Person: John Besser, at 512-974-2261 or John.Besser@austintexas.gov <mailto:John.Besser@austintexas.gov>. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide for a Quality of Life Study for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community in Austin. Among many benefits, this study will allow the City and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Quality of Life Advisory Commission to better understand the community’s strengths and diversity, as well as more effectively advocate for its needs. Additionally, it will serve as a historical snapshot of the LGBTQ community in Austin, a population with no City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 5/29/2020 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 20-2165, Agenda Item #: 42. 6/11/2020(cid:4) official historical documentation among city archives to date. This study will also contribute to a new precedent for more inclusive city survey and data collection efforts that can be systematically institutionalized across additional city, state, and nation data collection efforts. On March 13, 2017, Ordinance No. 20170302-007 took effect establishing the LGBTQ Quality of Life …
LGB TQ QUA LITY OF LIFE A D VISORY COM M ISSION RECOM M END A TION 20 20 0 60 8 -2C D at e Su b jec t Ju n e 8, 20 20 BLACK LIVES M ATTER: Urg en t St ep s t o Reform in g t h e Au st in Police D ep art m en t , Prot ect in g t h e Rig h t s of Peacefu l Prot est ors, an d D em ilit arizin g Pu b lic Safet y Rec om m en d at ion t o Cou n cil A. Commit to the Austin Justice Coalition’s Six Requests of Austin City Council 1. D em an d t h e resig n at ion s of t h e failed p u b lic safet y lead ersh ip : Ch ief Brian M an ley, h is Ch ief of St aff Troy Gay an d t h e civilian m an ag em en t lead Assist an t Cit y M an ag er Rey Arellan o. 2. D irect t h e cit y m an ag er t o d ecrease t h e APD b u d g et b y $10 0 m illion in t h e fiscal year t h at st art s on Oct ob er 1, 20 20 . 3. Pled g e t o con t in u e t o sig n ifican t ly d ecrease t h e p olice d ep art m en t ’s b u d g et in su b seq u en t years as Au st in b u ild s ou t rob u st an d w ell fu n d ed alt ern at ives t o p olicin g . 4 . Prot ect an d exp an d cu rren t in vest m en t s in non -p olice p u b lic h ealt h an d safet y st rat eg ies an d d irect assist an ce t o t h ose m ost in n eed d u e t o t h e p an d em ic. 5. Pu rsu e in vest m en t s in com m u n it y-led in it …
LGB TQ QUA LITY OF LIFE A D VISORY COM M ISSION RECOM M END A TION 20 20 0 60 8 -2B D at e Su b jec t Ju n e 8, 20 20 In volvem en t of Cit y Board s an d Com m ission s in t h e Procu rem en t Process Rec om m en d at ion t o Cou n cil D irect t h e cit y m an ag er t o revise p olicies an d p roced u res relat ed t o t h e in volvem en t of Cit y Board s an d Com m ission s in t h e p rocu rem en t p rocess t o: 1. In crease t ran sp aren cy of t h e p rocu rem en t p rocess, esp ecially as it relat es t o t h e p rocu rem en t of services relat ed t o t h e ad visory resp on sib ilit y of Board s an d Com m ission s t o t h e Cit y Cou n cil; 2. En su re t h at Board s an d Com m ission s m em b ers are eq u ip p ed w it h all availab le in form at ion ab ou t t h e p rocu rem en t p rocess as w ell as b ack u p d ocu m en t at ion ab ou t t h e recom m en d ed ven d or p u t fort h b y select ion com m it t ees; an d 3. Fu lly u t ilize t h e su b ject m at t er exp ert ise of Board s an d Com m ission s m em b ers w h en p rocu rin g services for t h e Cit y t h at d irect ly relat e t o t h e b u sin ess of t h e resp ect ive Board or Com m ission . Rat ion ale Th e LGBTQ+ Qu alit y of Life Com m ission w as aw ard ed $20 0 ,0 0 0 t o p rocu re a st u …
LGB TQ QUA LITY OF LIFE A D VISORY COM M ISSION RECOM M END A TION 20 20 0 60 8 -2A D at e Su b jec t Ju n e 8, 20 20 Recom m en d at ion for Aw ard of RFP 4 4 0 0 JSB30 0 5 LGBTQIA+ Qu alit y of Life St u d y Rec om m en d at ion t o Cou n cil Th e com m ission [ap p roves t h e/d oes n ot ap p rove t h e/d eclin es t o m ak e a] recom m en d at ion for aw ard of RFP 4 4 0 0 JSB30 0 5 LGBTQIA+ Qu alit y of Life St u d y t o Healt h M an ag em en t Associat es, In c. Rat ion ale [To b e d et erm in ed d u rin g d iscu ssion on It em 2A] Vot e D at e of Ap p roval: Record of t h e vot e: Presen t : At t est : _____________________________________________ Kat h ryn Gon zales, Vice Ch air
Date LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200608-2B June 8, 2020 Involvement of City Boards and Commissions in the Procurement Process Subject Recommendation to Council Direct the city manager to revise policies and procedures related to the involvement of City Boards and Commissions in the procurement process to: 1. Increase transparency of the procurement process, especially as it relates to the procurement of services related to the advisory responsibility of Boards and Commissions to the City Council; 2. Ensure that Boards and Commissions members are equipped with all available information about the procurement process as well as backup documentation about the recommended vendor put forth by evaluation team; and 3. Fully utilize the subject matter expertise of Boards and Commissions members when procuring services for the City that directly relate to the business of the respective Board or Commission. Rationale The LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission was awarded $200,000 to procure a study of the quality of life of the LGBTQIA+ community in Austin. Commissioner Taylor liaised between the Equity Office and the Commission to create a scope of work and statement of deliverables. These documents were used to post a request for proposal. Three proposals were submitted and reviewed by an evaluation team of five City employees who are all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Based on the scoring criteria, the evaluation team recommended Health Management Associates, Inc. be awarded the contract. When briefed about the recommended vendor, the Commission was only provided with three documents: Page 1 of 3 1. A cover letter from the Purchasing Office explaining that the evaluation team recommended that Health Management Associates, Inc. be awarded the contract. 2. A copy of the scoring matrix used by the evaluation team. 3. The City of Austin Purchasing Office Log of Offers Received. The Commission appreciates the evaluation team’s work and does not question their competency in assessing the submitted proposals and offering their recommendation for which vendor to contract with for our quality of life study. However, the inability of the Commission to review any documentation from the recommended vendor’s proposal leaves us poorly equipped to fulfill our duty to advise City Council in this matter and any future procurement matter. We understand that proposals often include proprietary and/or confidential information that cannot be made available to the public. Even still, it would be helpful for Commissions to see cover letters, executive summaries, resumes …
Date Subject LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200608-2C June 8, 2020 BLACK LIVES MATTER: Urgent Steps to Reforming the Austin Police Department, Protecting the Rights of Peaceful Protestors, and Demilitarizing Public Safety Recommendation to Council A. Commit to the Austin Justice Coalition’s Six Requests of Austin City Council 1. Demand the resignations of the failed public safety leadership: Chief Brian Manley, his Chief of Staff Troy Gay, and the civilian management lead Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano. 2. Direct the city manager to decrease the APD budget by $100 million in the fiscal year that starts on October 1, 2020. 3. Pledge to continue to significantly decrease the police department’s budget in subsequent years as Austin builds out robust and well-funded alternatives to policing. 4. Protect and expand current investments in non-police public health and safety strategies and direct assistance to those most in need due to the pandemic. 5. Pursue investments in community-led initiatives to prevent violence, instead of police. 6. Do everything in your power to compel APD and all law enforcement agencies to immediately cease enacting violence on community members and hold those that have engaged in violence accountable. B. Additional Recommendations 1. Declare police brutality and policing disparities a public health crisis in Austin. 2. Issue an unanimously co-sponsored proclamation that Black Lives Matter. 3. Direct the city manager to send 120-days notice of renegotiation of the Agreement Between the City of Austin and the Austin Police Association per Article 21, Section 3. Require that the Austin Police Association appoint a negotiation team that reflects the racial, gender, and sexual orientation makeup of the Austin Police Department. Page 1 of 17 4. Direct the city manager to inventory and destroy all military equipment obtained by 5. the Austin Police Department through the 1033 Program. Immediately stop using the term “less lethal” to describe weapons and ammunition that have been proven to be lethal. Rubber bullets are still bullets. 6. Direct the city manager to create a Civil Rights Office to oversee all complaints about civil rights violations in Austin including, but not limited to, limits on free speech, free assembly, police brutality, housing discrimination, and employment discrimination. 7. Commit to the four actions of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance to introduce common- sense limits on police use of force: REVIEW your police use of force policies. ENGAGE your communities by including a diverse range …
Date Subject LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200608-2A June 8, 2020 Recommendation for Award of RFP 4400 JSB3005 LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study Recommendation to Council The commission approves the recommendation for award of RFP 4400 JSB3005 LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study to Health Management Associates, Inc. Rationale The Commission appreciates the evaluation team’s work and does not question their competency in assessing the submitted proposals and offering their recommendation to contract with Health Management Associates, Inc., for our LGBTQIA+ quality of life study. The Commission extends special thanks to Joshua Robinson, Quality of Life Commissions Liaison in the Equity Office, for his stewardship and counsel during this process. Page 1 of 2 Vote Date of Approval: June 8, 2020 Motioned By: Commissioner Gonzales Seconded By: Commissioner Dowling For: 1. Baeza 2. Chavez 3. Curry 4. Doughty 5. Dowling 6. Gonzalez 7. Hines 8. Kirby 9. Taylor 10. Wollerson Against: None Abstain: 1. Curette (For reasons explained in Recommendation 20200608-2B.) 2. Gonzales (For reasons explained in Recommendation 20200608-2B.) 3. Martinez (For reasons explained in Recommendation 20200608-2B.) Absent: None Attest: _____________________________________________ Kathryn Gonzales, Vice Chair Page 2 of 2
