Regular Meeting of the Economic Opportunity Committee
September 19, 2025: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda - Revised: Economic Opportunity Committee (EOC), 174 KB
Agenda: Economic Opportunity Committee (EOC), 174 KB
Agenda Packet for Council Committees
Agenda Packet - Revised: Economic Opportunity Committee (EOC), 433 KB
Agenda Packet: Economic Opportunity Committee (EOC), 372 KB
Agenda Items - September 19, 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 three minutes 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 July 18, 2025, Economic Opportunity Committee Meeting.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250919-EOC001, Agenda Backup: Minutes, PDF, 762 KB, posted 9/15/2025
20250919-EOC001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 104 KB, posted 9/15/2025
Briefings
Item EOC002
Briefing update on Infrastructure Academy Workforce Development which provides training to connect local people to careers in construction and operations. [Anthony Segura, Interim Director - Economic Development Department].
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250919-EOC002, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 2.7 MB, posted 9/15/2025
20250919-EOC002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 KB, posted 9/15/2025
Item EOC003
Briefing update on the Digital Kiosk program intended to provide digital, interactive wayfinding devices on City public rights-of-way. [Anthony Segura, Interim Director - Economic Development Department].
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250919-EOC003, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 5.2 MB, posted 9/15/2025
20250919-EOC003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 KB, posted 9/15/2025
Item EOC004
Briefing on the Financial Empowerment Center Model: Review of Citywide Service Assessment. [Dr. Lindsey Wilson – Director of the Office of Equity and Inclusion].
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250919-EOC004, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 9/15/2025
20250919-EOC004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 106 KB, posted 9/15/2025
Item EOC005
Briefing on the Creative Reset and Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Funding Guidelines and Process for Thrive, Elevate, Nexus, Live Music Fund, Creative Space Assistance Program, and Heritage Preservation grants. [Angela Means, Director of Arts Culture Music and Entertainment].
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250919-EOC005, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 4.8 MB, posted 9/15/2025
20250919-EOC005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 106 KB, posted 9/15/2025
Briefings by Memorandum
Item EOC006
Summer Youth Initiatives Report Out memo dated September 12, 2025. [Anthony Segura, Interim Director - Economic Development Department].
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250919-EOC006, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 1.0 MB, posted 9/15/2025
20250919-EOC006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 KB, posted 9/15/2025
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
20250919-EOC007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 9/15/2025
ADJOURN
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