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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES APRIL 4th, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on APRIL 14th, 2026, at PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405, in Austin, Texas. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Nyeka Arnold (Vice Chair) Jenny Achilles Tisha-Vonique Hood Cynthia Jaso Valerie Menard Raul Longoria Cassandra Medrano Tiffany Moore Ebonie Oliver Lyric Wardlow Board Members/Commissioners Absent: JoAnne Ortiz Sonia Martinez Taniquewa Brewster Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Marla Torrado Miguel Lopez Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion of Retreat Goals and Objectives. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussed. 2. Discussion of Agenda and Timeline for Retreat Activities. Discussion led by Miguel Lopez, Planner I, Austin Housing. Discussed. 3. Discussion and Team Building Activity. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussed. 4. Presentation regarding “A Brief History of Community Action”. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program manager III, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. 5. Discussion of the CDC’s role and purpose. Discussion led by Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. Discussed. 6. Presentation regarding the range of uses for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal funds. Presentation by Susan Watkins, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. 7. Presentation regarding the “Establishment of FY 26/27 Goals for the CDC” to include top policy priorities and the process for achieving the identified priority goals. Discussion led by Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. 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. 8. Presentation and activity regarding the narrowing and alignment of identified priorities. Activity led by Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. 9. Discussion and review of the FY 25/26 Goals. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussed. 10. Discussion of general questions and answers. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussed. ADJOURNMENT Chair Elias adjourned the meeting at 2:56 PM 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.