REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026, AT 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, ROOM 1125 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory 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 Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hugh Li Alpha Shrestha Nirali Thakkar CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Padmini Jambulapati, Vice-Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang AGENDA The first ten speakers 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on January 20, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding We All Belong Campaign updates and upcoming programing. Presentation by Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by American Gateways regarding successes with the City of Austin and a request for the prioritization of immigration funding in the FY 26-27 budget. Presentation by Edna Yang, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. 4. Discussion regarding the creation of a proclamation for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 5. Discussion regarding the Commissioner and Stakeholder Search Community Working Group outreach plan. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 6. Update from the Asian American Resource Center Working Group regarding the AARC’s Capital Improvement Projects. 7. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee Working Group regarding budget impacts for community organizations, collaborating across commissions for budget updates, and other budget considerations informed by Austin Equity and Inclusion and Austin Police. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve a meeting date change to the March meeting. 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. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may …
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 20, 2026 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1406 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Sin called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sarah Chen Sarah Xiyi Chen Hugh Li Alpha Shrestha Nayer Sikder Nirali Thakkar Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on November 18, 2025. The minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on November 18, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Commissioner Moledina’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Yang off the dais, and Vice Chair Jambulapati and Commissioner Dolling absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. Staff briefing regarding winter weatherization and preparedness. Presentation by Janet Pichette, Assistant Director, Austin Emergency Management. The presentation was made by Janet Pichette, Assistant Director and David Alcorta, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Emergency Management. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Presentation from the Hope Clinic regarding updates from the 2025 program year. Presentation given by Jodi Schrobilgen, Executive Director, Hope Clinic. The presentation was given by Jodi Schrobilgen, Executive Director, Hope Clinic. Discussion regarding post FY26 budget amendments and how they affect the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Discussion led by Commissioner Huang. Discussion of the bylaws update ordinance. Discussion led by Chair Sin. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. 7. Update from the Community Engagement Working Group regarding the scope of work and the clarification of responsibilities for commissioners interested in joining. Commissioner Li requested this item be taken up with related Item 12. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding budget priorities for the upcoming budget cycle. Update provided by Commissioner Huang and Chair Sin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. Approve the appointment of Pierre Nguyễn as a stakeholder on the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. Withdrawn without objection. Approve the formation of an AAQoL Commissioner Search Working Group for potential new candidates to be recommended to Council Members or to the commission for action from January to March. The motion to approve formation of an AAQoL Commissioner …
