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Approved Minutes

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 11, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on MARCH 11, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Raul Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Staff Members in Attendance Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Elias called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM, with 8 members present. Commissioner Delgado joined at 6:55 PM, bringing the total to 9 members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the February 11th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Achilles' second, the February 11th, 2025, minutes were approved on an 8-0-0 vote. Commissioner Bertha Delgado off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Updates on the voting outcome for Public Sector Appointees for the Community Development Commission (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation from the Housing Authority regarding updates for Santa Rita Courts, Rosewood Courts, and Chalmers Courts (Ann Gass, Director of Strategic Housing Initiatives, and Sylvia Calderon Chief Operating Officer, Housing Authority City of Austin). Ann Gass presented. 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 5. Updates on the potential implications of the proposed federal spending cuts to local programs and services (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director Housing Department). Mandy DeMayo presented. 6. Discussion of the Nominations Process for the Community Development Commission officers (Vice Chair Elias, Community Development Commission). Commissioner Jose Noe Elias presented. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: 512-974-4357. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Budget recommendation(s) for FY25-26 to Mayor and Council (Vice Chair Elias, Community Development Commission). On Commissioner Longoria's motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, the recommendation was approved on a 7-1-0 vote. Commissioner Tisha abstained. Commissioner Bertha Delgado off the dais. 8. Discussion and action on establishing a Housing Committee for the Community Development Commission (Vice Chair Elias, Community Development Commission). On Commissioner Longoria's motion, Commissioner Tisha seconded, the Housing Committee was established on a 9-0-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Presentation from Cap Metro on the recent expansion plan and explain how changes will serve marginalized groups. • Presentation from ECHO as they recently completed an unhoused mortality report led by Danica Fraher. • Updates from the Planning Department on the Equity Overlay Plan. • Updates on changes to add paid parking on East on 35th, South of 3rd Street and how it will affect Sanchez Elementary and Martin Middle School. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Elias adjourned the meeting at 7:57 PM without objections. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, the March 11th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes were approved at the April 8th, 2025, CDC meeting, with a 9-2-0 vote. Commissioners Trice and Menard abstained. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: 512-974-4357.