Presentation from City staff related to Council Resolution No. 20140807-102 requesting a proposal from the City Manager to implement a City of Austin identification card in calendar year 2015. (Rhea/Clark)
Presentation from City staff related to transportation issues affecting the disabled community, including sidewalks and audible crosswalk signals. (Clark/Rhea)
Presentation from City staff related to accommodations for the hearing impaired. (Clark/Rhea)
1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Citizens 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. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission's October 27, 2014 regular meeting. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Discussion regarding the Human Rights Commission’s proposed 2015 Meeting Schedule, including scheduling annual work session(s). (Clark/Krueger)
STATUS OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Commissioners will report on and discuss: a. The status of the Commission’s goals and objectives for 2014. i. Austin Affordable Housing - Krueger ii. Transportation Study for Disability Community - Clark iii. Economic disparities in the African American Community - Lofton iv. APD racial profiling - Brenner/Clark b. Plans and strategies for meeting those goals and objectives.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioners propose agenda items for future meetings. January 2015: a. APD presentation, public comment, and discussion related to APD training and policies concerning racial profiling, cultural sensitivity, and use of force. b. 2015 Goals and Objectives ADJOURNMENT
Nov 24, 2014 Human Rights Commission
Presentation from City staff related to Council Resolution No. 20140807-102 requesting a proposal from the City Manager to implement a City of Austin identification card in calendar year 2015. (Rhea/Clark)
Presentation from City staff related to transportation issues affecting the disabled community, including sidewalks and audible crosswalk signals. (Clark/Rhea)
Presentation from City staff related to accommodations for the hearing impaired. (Clark/Rhea)
1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Citizens 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. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission's October 27, 2014 regular meeting. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Discussion regarding the Human Rights Commission’s proposed 2015 Meeting Schedule, including scheduling annual work session(s). (Clark/Krueger)
STATUS OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Commissioners will report on and discuss: a. The status of the Commission’s goals and objectives for 2014. i. Austin Affordable Housing - Krueger ii. Transportation Study for Disability Community - Clark iii. Economic disparities in the African American Community - Lofton iv. APD racial profiling - Brenner/Clark b. Plans and strategies for meeting those goals and objectives.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioners propose agenda items for future meetings. January 2015: a. APD presentation, public comment, and discussion related to APD training and policies concerning racial profiling, cultural sensitivity, and use of force. b. 2015 Goals and Objectives ADJOURNMENT