AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Hold discussion on Historic Preservation Commission Recommendation Resolution 2020-02RR, proposing City Council support for the repatriation efforts of the Miakan-Garza Band of the Coahuiltecan people, and provide direction to staff.
Body
Meeting date: October 20, 2020
Department: Planning and Development Services - Alison Brake, Per request by Council Members Marquez, Baker, Derrick and Rockeymoore
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Prior Council Action: N/A
City Council Strategic Initiative:
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
☐ Economic Development
☐ Environment & Resource Protection
☐ Land Use
☐ Neighborhoods & Housing
☐ Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities
☐ Transportation
☐ Core Services
☒ Not Applicable
Master Plan: N/A
Background Information:
On August 20, 2020, Commissioner Perkins requested that this item be placed on the September agenda of the Historic Preservation Commission. At the September 3, 2020 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission, Dr. Mario Garza, Elder Chair of The Indigenous Cultures Institute, spoke to the Commission regarding the Miakan-Garza tribe’s repatriation efforts. At this meeting, the Commission directed staff to bring a Recommendation Resolution, as outlined by their bylaws, for consideration at the October meeting regarding supporting Dr. Garza and the Miakan-Garza tribe in their efforts for the reburial of the Coahuiltecan people in Hays County.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
On October 1, 2020 the Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the attached Recommendation Resolution following discussion at their September meeting.
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