DEPARTMENT: Office of Equity
DEPARTMENT HEAD: María Villagómez, Assistant City Manager
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Council Consideration Request (CCR) from Councilmember Gonzales - Request to create a report on the status of women in San Antonio.
SUMMARY:
On November 15, 2018 Councilmember Gonzales submitted a Council Consideration Request (CCR) requesting the creation of a report establishing the status of women in San Antonio in light of the City Council passing a Resolution supporting women’s safety, health, and economic opportunity in San Antonio.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In the City of San Antonio, more than 51% of the total population of 1,144,646 are women. The City of San Antonio recognizes the fundamental and indispensable contributions of women to the prosperity of the City and the need to remain proactive in addressing health, safety and equitable opportunities and outcomes for all women.
On November 15, 2018, the City Council approved a Resolution supporting women’s Safety, Health, and Economic Opportunity in the City of San Antonio sponsored by Councilwoman Rebecca Viagran, Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales, and Councilwoman Ana Sandoval.
This resolution identifies three policy priorities to drive equitable outcomes for women through existing City services: eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault, promote positive women’s health outcomes, and address inequitable access to economic and business opportunities. These priorities expand on the work the City has begun by working with community stakeholders to maximize outcomes.
The CCR from Councilmember Gonzales on the creation of a report on the status of women requests the following information to be included in the report.
A. Demographics
B. Health and Wellbeing: Heart disease, diabetes rates, breast and lung cancer, and mental health statistics
C. Violence and Safety: Sexual assault and domestic violence reports
D. Political Participation: Number of women who have served in the capacities of Mayor, City Council, commissions and boards
E. Economic Opportunities: Employment and programs to help with employment, number of businesses owned by women, loans that are received by women, number of contracts given to female owned businesses
ISSUE:
This briefing provides a timeline for completion of Councilmember Gonzales’ Council Consideration Request (CCR) requesting a report on the status of women in San Antonio.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A fiscal impact has not been determined.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends moving the CCR forward to the Community Health and Equity Committee, the results of the status report will be presented to this committee.