Planning & Development

Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC)

Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission – Training
Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.

611 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77002 on the 6th floor in the John B. Raia conference room

CALL TO ORDER
Chair’s Report, Director’s Report, Mayor Liaison’s Report

A. Welcome – Planning & Development Deputy Director Robert Williamson

B. Ethics Training for Board Members and Commissioners – Matthew Mendoza, City Attorney’s Office

C. Houston Office of Preservation Presentation – Yasmin Arslan, IHPO and Team

D. Public Comment

E. Adjournment

The Commission reserves the right to convene an Executive Session on any item listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code Chapter 551, under any applicable exception, including but not limited to Sec. 551.071, Consultation with Attorney.

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About the Commission

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The HAHC is a 13-member appointed Commission that issues Certificates of Appropriateness and reviews Historic District, Landmark, Protected Landmark, and Archaeological Site designation applications.

Commission Members

  • Ashley Elizabeth Jones – Archaeologist (Position 1)
  • Carl Smith – Position 2
  • Shantel Blakely – Architecture Historian (Position 3)
  • Zion (Ashley) Escobar – (Position 4)
  • David Bucek, Registered Architect – (Position 5)
  • David Craig Hille – (Position 6)
  • John Cosgrove – Real Estate Appraiser (Position 7)
  • Sam Seidel – (Position 8)
  • Mark D. Smith – Architect (Position 9)
  • Robert Browning – (Position 10)
  • Josh Brodbeck – (Position 11)
  • Craig A. Garcia – Architect (Position 12)
  • Becky Davis – (Position 13)

Executive Secretary

  • Robert Williamson - Deputy Director, Planning & Development
  • Yasmin Arslan - Interim Historic Preservation Officer

Ex-Officio Members

  • Marta Crinejo – Mayor's Liaison to HAHC
  • Ginger Berni - Architecture Archivist, HHRC

HAHC Deadline and Meeting Location

Certificate of Appropriateness applications are due 22 calendar days in advance of the meeting by 12 PM (noon) on the deadline date.

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HAHC Meetings Minutes Archive


2021 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2020 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2019 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2018 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2017 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2016 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2015 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2014 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2013 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2012 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2011 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2010 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2009 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2008 HAHC Meeting Minutes

2007 HAHC Meeting Minutes


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