REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource 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 at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lyssette Galvan, Chair Amanda Afifi Andrea Flores Yesenia Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Dulce Castañeda, Vice Chair Elizabeth Morales Jesús Perales Melissa Ruiz 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 Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission special called meeting on June 23, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing from Austin Public Health regarding general information on the Domestic Violence Center. Presentation by Laura LaFuente, Assistant Director, Austin Public Health and Akeshia Johnson Smothers, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. 3. Staff briefing from Austin Police Department regarding the transition of the Eloise House to Brave. Presentation by Kachina Clark, Division Manager, Austin Police and Marcy Alonzo, Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) Coordinator, Austin Police. 4. Staff briefing from Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) regarding Spanish Language support for ACME funding programs. Presentation by Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, ACME and Laura Odegaard, Division Manager – Cultural Affairs and Investments, ACME. 5. Staff briefing regarding the 2026 East Austin Historic Resource Survey. Presentation by Sofia Wagner, Planner III, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a revision of the bylaws to add public safety to the purpose and duties. 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Protect Language Access Programs. 8. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Protect SAFE Alliance and Eloise House 9. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Protect Mental Health Services 10. Approve a Recommendation to Protect Community Hubs and Organizations with Wraparound Services. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The …
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission June 23, 2026 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Permitting and Development Center, room 1401. Chair Galvan called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lysette Galvan, Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dulce Castañeda, Vice Chair Andrea Flores Elizabeth Morales Yesenia Ramos Melissa Ruiz PUBLIC COMMUNICATION : GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission special called meeting on June 4, 2026. The minutes from the meeting on June 4, 2026, were approved during the June 23, 2026 meeting on Vice Chair Castañeda’s motion, Commissioner Morales’ second on a 6-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The briefing was given by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission June 23, 2026 3. Discussion regarding the Grant Process Working Group. Discussed. 4. Discussion regarding goals and objectives of the commission for the upcoming year. Discussed. 5. Discussion regarding a review of the bylaws. Discussed. 6. Discussion regarding a new quality of life study for the Hispanic / Latino community for FY 2027. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Austin Resilience Network. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Austin Resilience Network was approved on Commissioner Ramos’ motion, Commissioner Ruiz’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Afifi and Perales were absent. 8. Approve the creation of a Public Health Working Group that researches health outcomes for Latino Austinites. The motion to a approve the creation of a Public Health Working group that researches health outcomes for Latino Austinites with Chair Galvan, and Commissioners Ramos and Ruiz as members was approved on Vice Chair Castañeda’s motion, Commissioner Ramos’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Afifi and Perales were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Galvan adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. without objection. 2
East Austin Historic Resource Survey Update Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Briefing Austin Planning | July 28, 2026 Why Survey? Why Survey? Know what we have so we can better plan for the future Provide useful information to property owners Guide recommendations of City staff and the Historic Landmark Commission Inform interpretive and wayfinding projects Identify potential heritage tourism sites 2 Project Area Project Area Expanded boundaries from 2016 Updated timeframe for building age (built by 1983) Approx. 9,000 resources on 7,100 parcels Eastern boundary of 2016 survey 2016 East Austin Survey 5,300 parcels surveyed 6,660 resources documented (built by 1971) Lady Bird Lake 3 What Does a Historic Resource Survey Do? What Does a Historic Resource Survey Do? Documents older buildings, structures, objects, and sites via: 11. Fieldwork 22. Archival research 33. Community input Provides context for how areas developed Recommends individual properties and areas for potential historic designation Does not change zoning or property tax—informational document only 4 Fieldwork 1 Fieldwork For all buildings in survey area: Photographs For buildings constructed by 1983: Architectural character and physical integrity Heritage tourism sites 5 Archival Research 2 Archival Research Expanded historic context statement for East Austin with historical trends and events through 1983 Histories of potential historic districts Occupancy histories of properties that retain integrity Images from Austin History Center, Austin Public Library 6 Community Input 3 Community Input Community questionnaire: Provide context not found in archives Identify additional significant places Oral histories 7 Recommendations Recommendations 1. Compile archival research findings 2. 3. Integrate community input Identify historical themes and trends 4. Evaluate eligibility for local and National Register historic designation 5. Assess potential historic district boundaries 8 What Happens After a Survey? What Happens After a Survey? Outreach and workshops for owners of properties identified as eligible for historic designation Heritage Preservation Grant outreach to eligible sites that serve tourists 2016 Survey Recommendations by the Numbers 298 potential historic landmarks 24 potential historic districts 337 properties eligible for individual National Register listing 9 Project Timeline Project Timeline INFORMATION COLLECTION Field survey Archival research Community input PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS • Public feedback on draft report SURVEY RECOMMENDATIONS • Final report • Targeted follow up 2026 2027 2028 10 Project Timeline t n …
East Austin Historic Resource Survey Update Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Briefing Austin Planning | July 28, 2026 Why Survey? Why Survey? Know what we have so we can better plan for the future Provide useful information to property owners Guide recommendations of City staff and the Historic Landmark Commission Inform interpretive and wayfinding projects Identify potential heritage tourism sites 2 Project Area Project Area Expanded boundaries from 2016 Updated timeframe for building age (built by 1983) Approx. 9,000 resources on 7,100 parcels Eastern boundary of 2016 survey 2016 East Austin Survey 5,300 parcels surveyed 6,660 resources documented (built by 1971) Lady Bird Lake 3 What Does a Historic Resource Survey Do? What Does a Historic Resource Survey Do? Documents older buildings, structures, objects, and sites via: 11. Fieldwork 22. Archival research 33. Community input Provides context for how areas developed Recommends individual properties and areas for potential historic designation Does not change zoning or property tax—informational document only 4 Fieldwork 1 Fieldwork For all buildings in survey area: Photographs For buildings constructed by 1983: Architectural character and physical integrity Heritage tourism sites 5 Archival Research 2 Archival Research Expanded historic context statement for East Austin with historical trends and events through 1983 Histories of potential historic districts Occupancy histories of properties that retain integrity Images from Austin History Center, Austin Public Library 6 Community Input 3 Community Input Community questionnaire: Provide context not found in archives Identify additional significant places Oral histories 7 Recommendations Recommendations 1. Compile archival research findings 2. 3. Integrate community input Identify historical themes and trends 4. Evaluate eligibility for local and National Register historic designation 5. Assess potential historic district boundaries 8 What Happens After a Survey? What Happens After a Survey? Outreach and workshops for owners of properties identified as eligible for historic designation Heritage Preservation Grant outreach to eligible sites that serve tourists 2016 Survey Recommendations by the Numbers 298 potential historic landmarks 24 potential historic districts 337 properties eligible for individual National Register listing 9 Project Timeline Project Timeline INFORMATION COLLECTION Field survey Archival research Community input PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS • Public feedback on draft report SURVEY RECOMMENDATIONS • Final report • Targeted follow up 2026 2027 2028 10 Project Timeline t n …
