Item 50 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
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.
The official agenda language
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.
"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
The roll call
Approved on Consent 9-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes