Regular Meeting of the Economic Opportunity Committee
May 16, 2025: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda - Revised: Economic Opportunity Committee (EOC), 175 KB
Agenda - Second Revised: Economic Opportunity Committee (EOC), 176 KB
Agenda: Economic Opportunity Committee (EOC), 175 KB
Agenda Items - May 16, 2025
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A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Action will only be taken by the members of the committee. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
Public Communication: General
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. This section is limited to 5 speakers.
Approval of Minutes
Item EOC001
Approve the minutes of the Economic Opportunity Committee meeting of March 21, 2025.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250516-EOC001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129 KB, posted 5/9/2025
Briefings
Item EOC002
Update on the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment project. [Trisha Tatro, Director - Austin Convention Center].
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250516-EOC002, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 4.4 MB, posted 5/9/2025
20250516-EOC002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 103 KB, posted 5/9/2025
Item EOC003
Updates on the Austin Bergstrom International Airport: Beyond the Runways - AUS's role in Central Texas Economic Development. [Ghizlaine Badawi, Chief- Aviation].
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250516-EOC003, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 3.3 MB, posted 5/12/2025
20250516-EOC003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 106 KB, posted 5/9/2025
Item EOC004
Briefing on E3 Alliance’s Workforce Readiness Collaborative Initiatives. [Karl Nichols, VP of Investor Development- E3 Alliance].
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250516-EOC004, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 1.4 MB, posted 5/9/2025
20250516-EOC004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 KB, posted 5/9/2025
Briefings by Memorandum
Item EOC005
Update on the Home Grown 'Building Comprehensive Networks' Implementation Grant to build a comprehensive support network for home-based childcare providers. [Anthony Segura, Interim Director - Economic Development].
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250516-EOC005, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 254 KB, posted 5/9/2025
20250516-EOC005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 KB, posted 5/9/2025
Item EOC006
Update on the High-Quality Childcare Fee Waiver Program [Anthony Segura, Interim Director - Economic Development].
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250516-EOC006, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 325 KB, posted 5/9/2025
20250516-EOC006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 104 KB, posted 5/9/2025
Future Items
Item EOC007
Identify items to discuss at future meetings.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250516-EOC007, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 175 KB, posted 5/12/2025
20250516-EOC007, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 207 KB, posted 5/9/2025
20250516-EOC007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 KB, posted 5/9/2025
ADJOURN
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