Item 50 Passedunofficial
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards) to add a new section 2-1-175 to establish the Native American and Indigenous Quality of Life Commission as an advisory body to City Council, and describe its scope and membership criteria.
Council is set to approve an ordinance creating a new Native American and Indigenous Quality of Life Commission, adding a fresh section to the city code that governs Austin's boards and commissions. The measure spells out what the advisory body would focus on and who can serve on it, giving Native American and Indigenous residents a formal channel to weigh in with City Council. It joins Austin's other quality-of-life commissions that advise on issues affecting specific communities.
"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
- Native American Cultural Center and community leaders testified in support
- Council member Velasquez called it a historic day establishing the commission
- Multiple council members joined as co-sponsors