LGBTQ+ ADVISORY COMMISSION | SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Selected Recommendations 1) Gather stories that tell Austin’s diverse history across different cultures and languages. 2) …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING MINUTES 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 Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment VACANT Katie Coyne Yuri G Barragán Brigitte Bandit Jerome Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Commissioner Gary Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson Rocío Fierro-Perez Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen Minutes Appointment District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Chair Scott called to order at 7:02 PM ROLL CALL: Present in person: • • John Scott Neal (Chair) Jerome (Jerry Joe) Benson (Vice Chair) Page 1 of 4 • Gary Brown • Charles Curry • Katie Coyne • Morgan Davis • Rocío Fierro-Perez • David Garza • Mariana Krueger • Brandon Wollerson Present virtually: • Alexander Andersen • Brigitte Bandit • Yuri G Barragán • Morgan Davis Absent: • Melissa Taylor PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on August 12, 2024. The motion by Chair Neal, seconded by Commissioner Krueger, to approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on August 12, 2024, was approved on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Coyne abstained. Commissioner Taylor was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan from Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Planning Department, and Rocio Peña-Martinez, Preservation Plan Working Group member. Martinez, Preservation Plan Working Group member. Presentation made by Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Planning Department, and Rocio Peña- DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the use of Roberts's Rules of Order at commission meetings. The motion by Chair Neal, seconded by Commissioner Garza, to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order for discussion on agenda item three was approved on …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, August 12, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402 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 Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Appointment CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: VACANT VACANT Yuri G Barragán Brigitte Bandit Jerome Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Garry Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson VACANT Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen AGENDA District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder 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. Page 1 of 4 MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission’s regular meeting on July 8, 2024. 2. Briefing on the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan from Evelyn Mittchell, Principal Planner from STAFF BRIEFINGS the Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Updates from the Community and Communication working group. 4. Approve a recommendation for pop-up vaccine clinics at future commission meetings and related communication to the community on this topic. 5. Approve a recommendation for commission social media presence. 6. Approve a recommendation for increased funding for Austin Public Health for MPOX vaccines. 7. Approve a recommendation in support of the Lesbian and Gay Police Officers Association. 8. Approve a representative from the LGBTQ QoL Commission to support the Imagine Austin comprehensive engagement process. the commission. 9. Approve a recommendation from the New Commissioner Working group for a nomination to 10. Approve a Cultural Center working group to gather input from the community to understand their needs and desires for a cultural center. It can include conducting surveys, organizing …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING MINUTES 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 Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment VACANT VACANT Yuri G Barragán Brigitte Bandit Jerome Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Commissioner Gary Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson VACANT Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen Minutes Appointment District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Chair Scott called to order at 7:07 PM ROLL CALL: Absent: • Yuri G Barragán • Melissa Taylor • Charles Curry Page 1 of 4 Present: Jerome Benson (Jerry Joe) • Brigitte Bandit • Gary Brown • • David Garza • John Scott Neal • Mariana Krueger • Morgan Davis • Alexander Andersen • Brandon Wollerson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER Motioned by Commissioner Alexander and seconded by Commissioner Davis, it passed unanimously by roll call vote and Commissioner Garza abstaining. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Motion by Commissioner Neal, Seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the minutes of the Commission’s Regular Meeting on July 8, 2024, passed unanimously by roll call vote with Commissioner Brown abstaining. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Briefing on the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan from Evelyn Mitchell, Principal Planner from the Planning Department. 3. Updates from the Community and Communication working group. Desire to have Commission social media just for sharing meeting information, agendas, and minutes. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a recommendation for pop-up vaccine clinics at future commission meetings and related communication to the community on this topic. Discussion of possible approaches to make this happen including a future recommendation for increased funding, changing commission meeting locations, finding volunteers to assist with the clinic, and inquiring if …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402 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 Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Dereca Sims VACANT Yuri G Barragán Brigitte Bandit Jerome Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Appointment Commissioner Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Garry Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson VACANT Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen AGENDA District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder 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. Page 1 of 4 MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission’s Regular Meeting on June 10, 2024. 2. Briefing on the LGPOA Conference from Sergeant Michael Wilmore-Crumrine from the Austin 3. Briefing on Monkey Pox from Isbel Cantu, Mpox/Flu Program Coordinator from Austin Public 4. Updates from the Community and Communication working group and the chair selection for the 5. Approve a recommendation from the New Commissioner Working group for a nomination to 6. Approve a recommendation to Council to conduct a feasibility study for an LGBTQIA+ Cultural 7. Approve a working group for Austin's PRIDE Month and PRIDE-associated events and planning 8. Discussion of the commission's next area of focus and short and long-term goals and set a date for a strategic planning meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS Police Department. Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS working group. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS the commission. Center. schedule. 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 …
4th World Conference for LGBTQI+ Criminal Justice Professionals August 5-8, 2025 proudtobeyourfriend.org A one-of-a-kind conference • For nearly a decade, International LGBTQI+ identified criminal justice professionals, educators, and human rights advocates have come together to learn from each other on how best to decrease homophobia, transphobia and biphobia in their communities and workplace. • The world conference is not your typical conference. It is a conference that brings together different disciplines, jurisdictions, nationalities and cultures to have an interactive experience involving honest, cross-sector dialogue, about the leading topics affecting the LGBTQI+ community. The plenary sessions, discussion panels, and break-out sessions tackle the most pressing issues the criminal justice system has in creating sustainable positive relationships between the LGBTQI+ community and criminal justice organizations. • The conference is designed to help leaders take away workable programs, policies, & practices to Bridge the Gap of social and racial inequity, while helping to end gender identity and sexual orientation discrimination. It is a professional development conference where employees can learn how to create a work environment that supports LGBTQI+ identified individuals and celebrates their diversity. • The conference will help to Bridge the Gap between the LGBTQI+ community and the Criminal Justice Profession so anyone, regardless of identify or orientation, feels safe and is treated with the dignity and the respect they deserve. proudtobeyourfriend.org Austin Pride Parade Texas State Capital An exclusive world-wide audience • We anticipate the conference will be attended by over 500 criminal justice leaders and decision makers, drawn from over 30 countries around the world and nearly every state in the United States. proudtobeyourfriend.org
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240708-06 Feasibility Study for an LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center WHEREAS, the 2021 LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study estimated that 5.9% of the Austin metro population identifies as LGBT, WHEREAS, the LGBTQIA+ community in Austin significantly contributes to the cultural, social, and economic vitality of the city, WHEREAS, LGBTQIA+ individuals often face unique challenges and disparities in areas such as healthcare, housing, and employment, WHEREAS, creating dedicated spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community can enhance visibility, foster a sense of belonging, and provide essential services, WHEREAS, similar cultural centers in other cities have successfully provided safe havens, community resources, and cultural enrichment for LGBTQIA+ populations, WHEREAS, community feedback has consistently highlighted the need for a central, accessible location for LGBTQIA+ events, support services, and advocacy, WHEREAS, the establishment of an LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center aligns with the City of Austin’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has and continues to target members of the LGBTQIA+ community, increasing the need for a safe space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to assemble and access resources, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends that the Austin City Council establish a task force to determine the feasibility of building an LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Manager is directed to include all relevant community stakeholders in the Cultural Center task force, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: community organizations, local businesses, healthcare providers, and representatives from the LGBTQIA+ community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the task force should consider and identify opportunities for funding, including but not limited to federal grants and public-private partnerships. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Manager shall report back to the City Council and the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission with the task force’s findings January 2024. Page 1 of 2 VOTE Date of Approval: Record of the Vote: Present: Attest: Page 2 of 2
APH IMMUNIZATIONS UNIT: MPOX EPIDEMIOLOGY Our case patients are overwhelmingly male (98.1%), mostly white (63%), and the median age is 33 years old. Exposure is almost always via sexual contact. Hispanic : 39.9%, non-Hispanic : 49.4% unknown ethnicity :10.7% Most identify as Gay (MSM) 2 LOW RATES ARE GOOD BUT MAKE EDUCATION MORE CHALLENGING - many people had the sense that it was over and nothing to worry about - We try to utilize what we know from Epi data to focus education/outreach BARRIERS TO VACCINATION We rolled out our mpox survey to gauge hesitation and views on mpox vaccination. Anecdotally, we have heard the following : - many people are not educated on what mpox is even though they may be at risk. - Some are unsure whether they are at risk; PCP’s not suggesting it - hard to get through to appointment lines. - low rates are making people worry less - unsure about vaccine effectiveness, despite education 4 EDUCATION/OUTREACH - updated our APH website about mpox -I quality check the vaccine locator on CDC -Collaborated more closely with our HIV targeted testing team - outreach at Package, Sir Rat, Austin Eagle - table at Ashwell clinic peer support group - host pop up vaccination clinics at Vivent Health who no longer offer the vaccine. -mpox education is offered at all of our tabling events around Austin 5 MEDICAL PROVIDER EDUCATION - Hosted 2 TCMS provider Townhalls -Nurse-centered townhall is upcoming -Educating urgent care practices around Austin LGBTQIA+ FOCUSED ONLINE SPACES Ongoing public campaign in the following dating sites: 7 FILLING GAPS - Built rapport with Vivent Health to host pop-up vaccination clinics for mpox -Collaborate with our targeted testing team to focus vaccination and education on unhoused population at Walgreens/Little Walnut Creek Library - Hosted a pop-up vaccination clinic at RBJ Sexual Health Clinic - Upcoming: Collaborating with Medical Reserve Corps to host a larger scale vaccination event at Montopolis Rec Center. - Continue Gift Card Incentives 8 An Example of an Instagram story post FINAL TAKEAWAYS We want to maximize our limited resources • We have been meeting CDC deliverables and creating strong rapport and connection both within APH and externally. • We would love feedback on any spaces that we should work to be in. • Would love to be connected by you if possible! 9 THANK YOU Isabel Cantu, Mpox/Flu Program Coordinator 512-972-5426 isabel.cantu@austintexas.gov …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING MINUTES 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 Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. Appointment Commissioner Gary Brown District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson VACANT Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen Minutes Appointment District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Dereca Sims VACANT Yuri G Barragán Brigitte Bandit Jerome Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER Chair Scott called to order at 7:08 PM ROLL CALL: Absent: • Dereca Sims • Melissa Taylor • Brandon Wollerson Page 1 of 4 • Charles Curry • Gary Brown Present: Jerome Benson (Jerry Joe) • Yuri G Barragán • Brigitte Bandit • • David Garza • John Scott Neal • Mariana Krueger • Morgan Davis • Alexander Andersen PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER Motioned by Commissioner Neal and seconded by Commissioner Anderson, it passed unanimously by roll call vote and Commissioner Garza abstaining. 1. Motion by Commissioner Benson, Seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the minutes of the Commission’s Regular Meeting on June 10, 2024, passed unanimously by roll call vote. 2. Briefing on the LGPOA Conference from Sergeant Michael Wilmore-Crumrine from the Austin 3. Briefing on Monkey Pox from Isbel Cantu, Mpox/Flu Program Coordinator from Austin Public APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS Police Department. Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS working group. 4. Updates from the Community and Communication working group and the chair selection for the Commissioner Anderson is chair of the working group. Working group to present update at next meeting in August. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation from the New Commissioner Working group for a nomination to Page 2 of 4 the commission. Tabled until next month, the …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, June 10, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402 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 Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512‐974‐2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Dereca Sims Christian Aguirre Yuri G Barragán Brigitte Bandit Jerome Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Appointment Commissioner Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Garry Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson VACANT Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen AGENDA District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder 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. Page 1 of 4 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission’s Regular Meeting on May 15, 2024. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of equity‐based preservation plan. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding upcoming community events related to the Commission's mission and goals. 4. Approve a recommendation to Council to conduct a feasibility study for an LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center. 5. Approve a recommendation to Council for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity data collection. 6. Approve a Vice Chair for the LGBTQ QoL Commission. 7. Approve a commissioner interview with KUT. 8. Approve a budget recommendation working group. 9. Approve a Cultural Center working group. 10. Approve a Community Outreach Working Group. 11. Approve a special called meeting date for October. 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 …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, June 10, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING AGENDA ADDENDUM 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 Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Appointment Commissioner Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Garry Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson VACANT Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen AGENDA ADDENDUM District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Commissioner Dereca Sims VACANT Yuri G Barragán Brigitte Bandit Jerome Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair DISCUSSION ITEMS 12. Discussion on rescheduling Austin's PRIDE Month and its associated events and planning from August to June. 13. Discussion of the commission's next area of focus and shot and long-term goals Page 1 of 4 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 get in touch with Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@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 get in touch with Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. Page 2 of 4
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING MINUTES 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 Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. Appointment Commissioner Gary Brown District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson VACANT Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen Minutes Appointment District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Dereca Sims VACANT Yuri G Barragán Brigitte Bandit Jerome Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER Chair Scott called to order at 7:08 PM ROLL CALL: Absent: • Dereca Sims • Yuri G Barragán • Melissa Taylor Page 1 of 4 Present: John Scott Neal Jerome Benson (Jerry Joe) • Brigitte Bandit • • David Garza • • Gary Brown • Mariana Krueger • Brandon Wollerson • Charles Curry • Morgan Davis (virtual) • Alexander Andersen (virtual) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER Motioned by Commissioner Brown and seconded by Commissioner Curry, it passed unanimously without opposition and Commissioner Garza abstaining. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Motion by Commissioner Wollerson, Seconded by Commissioner Garza, to approve the minutes of the Commission’s Regular Meeting on May 15, 2024, passed unanimously by roll call vote. 2. Discussion regarding upcoming community events related to the Commission's mission and goals. Motion by Neal, Seconded by Kruger, to add Commissioner Bandit to the Community and Communication working group, passed without objection. Community and Communication working group to return to our next meeting with a chair selection. 3. Discussion of equity-based preservation plan. 4. Approve a recommendation to the Council to conduct a feasibility study for an LGBTQIA+ Cultural DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Center. Tabled until next month. Page 2 of 4 5. Approve a recommendation to the Council for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity …
LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Community Interest Announcement Pride Month Proclamation at Austin City Hall June 5, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur.
LGBTQ+ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MAY 13, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Why This Matters Changing city POP. Changing preservation field Existing preservation plan adopted Pixels, City of Austin, Austin History Center (PICA 36924), City of San Antonio Community-Based Process 12 months 1,100 working group hours Input from 300+ people Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet Community-Based Process “Being part of the working group was a great experience mainly because the members had diverse backgrounds, but the same goal. It was a rare learning experience.” Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402 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 Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512‐974‐2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Dereca Sims Christian Aguirre Yuri G Barragán VACANT Jerome Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Appointment Commissioner Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Garry Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson VACANT Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen AGENDA District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder 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. Page 1 of 4 MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission’s Regular Meeting on April 15, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS Office of Sustainability. DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 2. Equity‐Based Preservation Plan briefing, presented by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 3. Austin/Travis County Food Plan briefing, presented by Sergio Torres‐Peralta, Food & Resilience Coordinator, 4. Discussion regarding feedback from last month’s community forum. 5. Discussion regarding upcoming community events related to the Commission's mission and goals. 6. Discussion regarding the Lesbian Gay Police Officer’s Association (LGPOA) conference in 2025. 7. Approve membership and chair for the following working groups: Communication, Community Outreach, Budget, New Commissioner, Housing, Cultural Center, and Demographic Data. 8. Discussion and approval of a recommendation from the New Commissioner Working Group regarding recommendations for applicants for the vacant commissioner positions. 9. Discussion and approval of a recommendation related to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will …
