1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Citizens signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a threeminute 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 24, 2015 Special Called Meeting and October 26, 2015 Regular Meeting.
Presentation, discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding allegations from Dr. Fred McGhee of human rights violations, discrimination, and gentrification in the administration of City of Austin historic landmark application review process. (Caballero/Buls)
Presentation, discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding allegations of disparate treatment of women at the City of Austin. (Normand/Brown)
Discussion, consideration, and possible action related to possible Code amendment to add retaliation to public accommodations discrimination protections. (Normand/Brown)
STATUS OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Commissioners will report on and discuss: a. The status of the Commission’s goals and objectives for 2015-2016: i. Disparate Access ii. Continued Engagement with the Austin Police Department iii. Best Practices iv. Community Engagement b. Plans and strategies for meeting those goals and objectives.
Nov 23, 2015 Human Rights Commission
1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Citizens signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a threeminute 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 24, 2015 Special Called Meeting and October 26, 2015 Regular Meeting.
Presentation, discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding allegations from Dr. Fred McGhee of human rights violations, discrimination, and gentrification in the administration of City of Austin historic landmark application review process. (Caballero/Buls)
Presentation, discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding allegations of disparate treatment of women at the City of Austin. (Normand/Brown)
Discussion, consideration, and possible action related to possible Code amendment to add retaliation to public accommodations discrimination protections. (Normand/Brown)
STATUS OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Commissioners will report on and discuss: a. The status of the Commission’s goals and objectives for 2015-2016: i. Disparate Access ii. Continued Engagement with the Austin Police Department iii. Best Practices iv. Community Engagement b. Plans and strategies for meeting those goals and objectives.