3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING FEBRUARY 12TH, 2025 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Halana Kaleel, 512- 972-5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice-Chair Mariana Gonzalez Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Jacqueline Angel Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancies: Mayor’s Office, District 6 Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo Gloria Lugo Teresa Ferguson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ATTENDANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Approve the minutes of the January 8th, 2025, regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Discussion and review of Commission on Aging expiring terms (February 28th, 2025), the 60- day holdover period, and reapplying with appointing bodies for continued service. Discussion and update on communications with the City of Buda’s Commission on Aging. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee initiatives as it relates to the Commission on Aging. Request for and discussion on potential budget recommendations from the Commission on Aging for the FY26 City of Austin Budget. Update on the Commission on Aging 2025 Community Service Awards. Discussion and update on collaboration with Austin Indigenous groups about input into City of Austin processes. Update on the outreach and timeline on the Quality of Life Aging Study, Nirali Thakkar, MSSW-MPH, Engagement Consultant, Cortez Consulting. State Legislative Update on items related to Older Adults. Discussion on current status of the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 11. Discussion and possible action on the 2025 Older American’s Month Proclamation language and development. Discussion and possible action on a budget recommendation to include an older adult focus at City Job Fairs. Discussion and possible action on a budget recommendation for translation services funding for Boards and Commissions. Discussion and possible action on a budget recommendation for funding prepared meals for older adults. Discussion and possible action on a budget recommendation for Pedestrian Safety Initiatives. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 16. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update …
Commission on Aging Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting at City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas, 78701 and remotely. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:00pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Richard Bondi, Vice Chair Gretchen Flatau, Austin Adams, Gloria Lugo, Henry Van de Putte, Jacqueline Angel, Jennifer Scott, Martin Kareithi, Preston Tyree, Suzanne Anderson, Teresa Ferguson, and Tina Rodriquez. Board Members/Commissioners not in Attendance: Marianna Gonzalez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the December 11th, 2024, regular Commission on Aging Meeting. • The minutes from the meeting of December 11th, 2024, were approved by Commissioner Scott’s motion, Commissioner Angel’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Anderson, and Gonzalez were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and review of Commission on Aging expiring terms (February 28th, 2025), the 60-day holdover period, and reapplying with appointing bodies for continued service. • Commissioners were reminded of upcoming expiring terms, the 60-day holdover period, and next steps if they would like to continue service on the Commission on Aging. 3. Discussion and update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan. • Brief update was provided on the plan, including that a draft was shared with the commissioners. 4. Discussion and update on communications with the City of Buda’s Commission on Aging. • Commissioners Adams and Anderson entered the dais. • Chair Bondi has been leading conversations with the City of Buda’s Commission on Aging, including opportunities for alignment and collaboration. 5. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee’s process for City of Austin FY26 Budget recommendations as it relates to the Commission on Aging. 1 • The Joint Inclusion Committee will be receiving a presentation from the City of Austin Housing Department. Chair Bondi will provide update at the next meeting to the commissioners. 6. Request for and discussion on potential budget recommendations from the Commission on Aging for the FY26 City of Austin Budget. • Commissioners were asked to submit budget recommendations in a timely manner. • Commissioners will be taking action on budget recommendations at their February and March meetings. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 7. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan Update, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. • Program Coordinator Nicole Howe gave an update …
Older Americans Month 2024 Proposed Mayor’s Proclamation Be it known that Whereas, Older Americans Month is observed nationally to encourage older adults to CONNECT through social participation, CREATE by engaging in activities that promote healthy learning, and CONTRIBUTE time, talent, and life experience to others; and Whereas, The 2024 theme for Older Americans Month is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on health and wellbeing; and Whereas, Austin includes a growing number of Older Americans who enrich our community through their strength, wisdom, and diverse life experiences, and the City of Austin is committed to acknowledging their many valuable contributions to society; and Whereas, The City of Austin’s Age-Friendly Action Plan strives to make our city more equitable for older adults with strategies to encourage them to be involved in the community, and efforts towards providing the services and support older Americans need to thrive and live independently for as long as possible; and Whereas, The City of Austin’s Age-Friendly Action Plan and the Commission on Aging strive to explore the vital role that connectedness plays in supporting independence and aging in place by combatting isolation, loneliness, and other issues in alignment with the theme of Older Americans Month 2024; and Whereas, The City of Austin recognizes the importance of bringing together all generations to engage in activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being for the benefit of all, and recognizes that communities benefit when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are welcomed, included, and supported; Now, therefore, I, Kirk Watson, Mayor of the City of Austin, Texas do hereby proclaim The Month of May 2024 as Older Americans Month in Austin.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20240212XXX: Older Adult Focus at City Job Fairs WHEREAS, the City of Austin will hold the 14th Annual City of Austin Career Expo on April 2, 2025, designed to facilitate employer hiring needs and the employment needs of job seekers1; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin regularly holds additional job fair(s) through the year2; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin regularly holds one 50+ Community Job Fair per year that includes employers that primarily specialize in providing jobs and resources for individuals who are over the age of 503 and are marketed to older adults who choose to or need to continue working past traditional retirement age; and WHEREAS, Austin’s older adult population represents 10.8% of the total population4; and WHEREAS, older adults job seekers frequently face ageism5,6 and 78% of people between the ages of 40 and 65 said they had seen age discrimination in the workplace7; and WHEREAS, older adult job seekers re-entering the workforce may be out of touch with the latest technology; and WHEREAS, AARP is one of numerous sources advising unique approaches for older adults seeking employment8,9 ;and other 1 City of Austin Career Expo | AustinTexas.gov 2 City of Austin Fair Chance Hiring Job Fair on July 25 | AustinTexas.gov 3 City of Austin 50+ Community Job Fair on September 25 | AustinTexas.gov 4 U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates and 2020 decennial census. 5 15 Frustrating Reasons Why People Over 50 Struggle to Find Jobs - Housely 6 https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinryan/2024/04/16/how-to-find-a-job-if-you-are-55-or-older/ 7 The 5 Secrets for Getting Hired After 50 8 The 5 Secrets for Getting Hired After 50 9 How To Find A Job If You Are 55 Or Older NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging encourages the Austin City Council to direct the City to add one or two speakers to each job fair that would cover informational topics, such as how to: • repurpose a long career to pursue new interests, • navigate new technology involved in résumé submittal, and • maintain self-confidence during the job search. The Commission on Aging can research local professionals to assist with speaker placement if needed. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20240212XXX: Interpretation Services for Boards and Commissions WHEREAS, Imagine Austin is a 30-year plan that maps out a vision of Austin as a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens; and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all1; and WHEREAS, a City of Austin report identified that many non-English-speaking residents abstain from engaging in the community due to language barriers and the associated challenges with communicating2; and WHEREAS, a recent audit found the city is not adequately meeting the goals of the policy, established in 2014 to provide translation and interpretation services, intended to give people equitable access to programs and information, leaving people to try to navigate these systems alone3; and WHEREAS, according to City data at iSpeak Austin, 31% of Austinites speak a language other than English at home and 11.4% of Austinites speak English “less than very well”4; and WHEREAS, recently a commissioner on the Commission on Immigrant Affairs required live interpretation services at commission meetings. While these services were eventually arranged, City staff repeatedly informed the staff liaison and commissioners there was nothing in the City Code requiring interpretation services for commissioners, which delayed the request and even after services were established they were told there was no established funding for interpretation services for commissioners and that City staff weren’t really set up to provide the service; and WHEREAS, Austinites with limited English proficiency from effective commission service does not align with social equity vision put forth in Imagine Austin; 1 City Embarks on Community-Wide Effort to Update Imagine Austin | AustinTexas.gov 2 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=367457 3 Austin is not doing enough to communicate with non-English speakers, audit finds | KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station 4 iSpeak Austin | AustinTexas.gov NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging encourages the Austin City Council to direct the City to establish a process to provide interpretation services to commissioners, to be made available to existing commissioners and offer such services on the application for new commissioners and approve appropriate funding. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
Commission on Aging Winter Weather Preparedness Sara Henry – Interim Chief Administrative Officer February 12, 2025 ReadyCentralTexas.org Winter Weather Preparedness: Agenda • Citywide Preparation Highlights Across the Enterprise • Cold Weather Shelters & Activation Triggers • Winter Shelter Plans • Warming Centers • Emergency Public Information Resources & EOC Operations • Council Communication: News Flashes & Liaison Officer Citywide Preparation Highlights Departments are preparing equipment, supplies, and staff for cold weather. Transportation and Public Works – conducted a field exercise to drive prescribed routes for road treatment, traffic signal exercise, ordered de-icing materials. Austin Energy – conducted an incident command exercise for winter weather preparation in October Austin Public Libraries – Pre-identified Warming Center locations for extended hours Fleet Services – Trained staff to properly apply chains to vehicle tires Parks and Recreation Department – coordinating mass care sites with HSEM + staging Mission Ready Packages HSEM Offered Six (6) Winter Weather Preparedness Trainings in November & December • Winter Weather Plan Review • Winter Weather Tabletop Exercise • • • • Liaison Officer training for CMO Advisors Public Information EOC Training for all City communication positions Public Information Lead PIO Training Public Information EOC Tabletop Exercise for Winter Weather Roster Cold Weather Shelters & Activation Triggers Cold Weather Shelters are for life safety & are primarily used by people experiencing homelessness. No one will be turned away. • Updated and simplified CWS Threshold for Activation: 35°F or lower using NWS Camp Mabry location Intake centralized at One Texas Center Shelter guests are bussed to shelter via CapMetro • Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) contracted with vendor to provide shelter to the first 300 people HSEM to coordinate surge operations over 300 people • Meals for shelters Coordinating with Building Services and APD for shelter security Coordinating with Animal Services for sheltering service animals • Distributing supplies to shelter locations (mats and blankets) • • • • Winter Shelter Plans NEW Mass Care & Shelter Division Winter 2024-2025 Shelter Management Strategy • Use City-owned facilities • Utilize City-owned Mission Ready Packages (MRP) which are pre-deployed at 9 locations with 72 hours of supplies • Utilize reassigned city staff as shelter managers and support staff • Offer training for shelter managers + emotional intelligence de-escalation training with HSO and NGO partners Warming Centers Warming Centers are available at City Facilities, including Libraries and Parks & Recreation Centers • Open during normal …
Kaleel, Halana From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Importance: High Kaleel, Halana Wednesday, January 29, 2025 4:08 PM Age Friendly Austin Dodo, Kodjo; Howe, Nicole; Aung, Yhun; Sperling, Ryan; Mireles, Alejandra Important Information Regarding Commission on Aging Terms Dear Commissioners, This email provides an update on upcoming expiring terms for the Commission on Aging. Expiring Terms: Several terms are expiring on February 28, 2025. The City Council is actively working to address all vacancies and reappointments. Important Reminders: Holdover Period: City Code allows current members to continue serving until a new member is appointed or up to 60 days after their term expires. Maximum Years of Service: The online system does not track the 8-year maximum service limit. This is tracked manually by the Office of the City Clerk (OCC). If you have served continuously since 2017, your term will expire regardless of what the online roster indicates. Council action can grant waivers to serve beyond 8 consecutive years. Reappointments: If you are reappointed, you may serve uninterrupted. However, you must complete refresher training and sign a new Oath of Office within 90 days of reappointment. New Members: New members must complete required training and sign an Oath of Office and Acknowledgment before serving. The OCC will notify me when a new member is eligible to begin service. Until then, please do not contact new members. OCC Workload: The OCC is currently managing the transition for over 400 board and commission members. Please be patient as they complete this process. Interested in Continuing Your Service? If your term is expiring and you are interested in continuing your service, please ensure you have a current online application and have contacted your appointing Council member. Thank you for your service to the Commission on Aging. Sincerely, Halana Kaleel Staff Liaison Commission on Aging 1 Halana Kaleel Pronouns: She, Her, Hers Public Health Community Engagement Specialist Planning and Evaluation Unit Health Equity and Community Engagement Division Austin Public Health O: (512) 972-5019 C: (512) 779-1162 Working Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm 2
Kaleel, Halana From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Kaleel, Halana on behalf of Age Friendly Austin Tuesday, February 11, 2025 6:41 PM Kaleel, Halana Howe, Nicole; LaFuente, Laura; Dodo, Kodjo; Aung, Yhun; Sperling, Ryan; Mireles, Alejandra; APH Planning & Evaluation Nominations Open for the Commission on Aging Community Service Awards! Hello, The Commission on Aging is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the annual Community Service Awards! These awards recognize individuals dedicated to improving age- related services and advocating for older Austinites. The Commission on Aging is seeking nominations for two categories: Professional in Aging Services: Recognizing outstanding professionals in the field. Community Advocate or Volunteer: Honoring dedicated community members making a The Commission on Aging will select the recipients, who will be honored at the May Commission on Aging Meeting. This is an honorary award, no monetary prize is attached. Who Can Be Nominated? Nominees must meet the following criteria: Live or work in Austin. Cannot be a previous recipient of this award. Current Commission on Aging members, staff liaisons, and Age Friendly Action staff are difference. ineligible. How to Nominate: Anyone may submit a nomination! To nominate an individual who has demonstrated exceptional service to older adults and a commitment to building a strong, healthy, and happy aging community, please complete the nomination form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CoACSA Nomination Period: Nominations will be accepted throughout February and March. The Commission on Aging will then vote on the recipients at their April meeting. Deadline: Please submit your completed nomination form by end of day March 31st, 2025. We encourage you to submit your nominations early! Let's celebrate the individuals who are making a positive impact on the lives of older Austinites. Sincerely, 1 Halana Kaleel Commission on Aging Staff Liaison Halana Kaleel Pronouns: She, Her, Hers Public Health Community Engagement Specialist Planning and Evaluation Unit Health Equity and Community Engagement Division Austin Public Health O: (512) 972-5019 C: (512) 779-1162 Working Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm 2
Quality of Life Study on Aging Update to the Commission on Aging FEBRUARY 12, 2025 OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PHOTOVOICE & SURVEY E-NEWSLETTER WHAT’S COMING? ECHO ● Cortez Consulting sent ● Broadening outreach to 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. AGE of Central Texas Alzheimer’s Association AACHI (Austin Asian Community Health Initiative) AISD Interfaith Action of Central Texas out a newsletter to all existing community partners and those we would like to work with in the upcoming engagement. ● The next issue will go out after focus groups conclude. City of Austin sites for survey and photovoice to expand community outreach to engage in the study. FOCUS GROUPS (Confirmed) 1. Foundation Communities (3 locations) 2. Austin Vietnamese Senior Association and South Asian International Volunteer Association 3. Rainbow Connections ATX and Golden Generation Austin Jewish Community Center Lyons Gardens and Golden Rollers Austin Caregiving Cafe Meals on Wheels 4. 5. 6. 7. ENGAGEMENT TIMELINE OUTREACH JANUARY-FEBRUARY Cortez Consulting hosted nine (9) informational sessions, meeting about ~120 individuals. SURVEY AND PHOTOVOICE MAY-JULY Distribution of survey and collection of photovoice with the aim for a display across Austin at public libraries. 2025 FOCUS GROUPS FEBRUARY-MARCH 8 focus groups are scheduled, 2-4 pending. Research team will use data to inform the creation of survey. Thank you!
Agenda Item 9: State Legislative Update on items related to Older Adults. Information provided by: Juanita Jackson, MPA, Business Process Consultant, Austin Public Health. Relating to committing the criminal offense of endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual by engaging in certain conduct involving a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. SB 1234 by Hancock, Identical, 02/11/2025 S Filed Author: Capriglione 11/12/2024 H Filed HB 166 Last Action: Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Companion: Author: Bernal 11/12/2024 H Filed HB 249 Last Action: Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Companion: Author: Bell, Cecil 11/12/2024 H Filed HB 382 Last Action: Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Companion: Author: Bucy 11/12/2024 H Filed HB 417 Last Action: Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties. N/A Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses. N/A Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail. Agenda Item 9: State Legislative Update on items related to Older Adults. Information provided by: Juanita Jackson, MPA, Business Process Consultant, Austin Public Health. Companion: SB 145 by Menéndez | et al., Identical, 02/03/2025 S Referred to State Affairs HB 628 by Meza, Duplicate, 11/12/2024 H Filed Author: Lopez, Ray 11/12/2024 H Filed HB 434 Last Action: Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Companion: Relating to creating a reimbursement program to reimburse certain supplemental nutrition assistance program recipients for the cost of certain food delivery service fees. SB 770 by Menéndez, Identical, 02/07/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services Author: Schofield 11/12/2024 H Filed HB 455 Last Action: Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Companion: Author: Gervin-Hawkins 11/12/2024 H Filed HB 544 Last Action: Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Companion: HB 628 Last Action: Author: Meza 11/12/2024 H Filed Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. HB 1829 by Shaheen, Duplicate, 01/13/2025 H Filed Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of …
3. 4. 5. 6. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING JANUARY 8TH, 2025 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Halana Kaleel, 512- 972-5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice-Chair Mariana Gonzalez Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Jacqueline Angel Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancies since Sep 2024: Mayor’s Office, Travis County Martin Kareithi Gloria Lugo Tina Rodriguez Teresa Ferguson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ATTENDANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Approve the minutes of the December 11th, 2024, regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Discussion and review of Commission on Aging expiring terms (February 28th, 2025), the 60- day holdover period, and reapplying with appointing bodies for continued service. Discussion and update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan. Discussion and update on communications with the City of Buda’s Commission on Aging. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee’s process for City of Austin FY26 Budget recommendations as it relates to the Commission on Aging. Request for and discussion on potential budget recommendations from the Commission on Aging for the FY26 City of Austin Budget. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 7. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan Update, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. 9. WORKGROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the Budget Workgroup on information available for making budget recommendations as it relates to working group goals (Workgroup members include: Chair Bondi, Vice-Chair Flatau, and Commissioners Van de Putte and Scott). Update from the Age Friendly Austin Domains 4-6 Workgroup on the upcoming May 2025 Educational Event for Older American’s Month and the August 2025 Implicit Bias Event as it relates to working group goals (Workgroup members include: Chair Bondi and Commissioners Anderson, Ferguson, and Scott). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon …
3. 4. 5. 6. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING DECEMBER 11TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Halana Kaleel, 512- 972-5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice-Chair Mariana Gonzalez Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Jacqueline Angel Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancies since Sep 2024: Mayor’s Office, Travis County Martin Kareithi Gloria Lugo Tina Rodriguez Teresa Ferguson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ATTENDANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the minutes of the November 13th, 2024, regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Discussion and approval of the Annual Commission on Aging Community Service Awards including setting the criteria and nomination timeline. Discussion and approval to authorize Chair Bondi to reach out to the Commission on Aging in Buda, Texas on behalf of the City of Austin’s Commission on Aging to discuss collaboration on resources and events. Discussion and approval to authorize Chair Bondi to reach out to the Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas on behalf of the City of Austin’s Commission on Aging to discuss collaboration on resources and events, and other opportunities for partnership. Discussion and approval of a question for the Older Adults Quality of Life Study Focus Groups to inform the Commission on Aging’s FY26 Budget Recommendations. Discussion and approval to postpone the annual Age Friendly Austin Community Survey. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Presentation: CapMetro’s Spring Service Changes, Roberto Gonzalez and Lawrence Deeter, CapMetro. Discussion and update on collaboration with Austin Indigenous groups about input into City of Austin processes. Discussion and update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan. Discussion and update on the resolution prioritizing co-op housing for older people and people with disabilities passed by Austin City Council on November 21st, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 11. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan Update, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. WORKGROUP UPDATES …
4. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING NOVEMBER 13TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Halana Kaleel, 512- 972-5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice-Chair Mariana Gonzalez Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Jacqueline Angel Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancies since Sep 2024: Mayor’s Office, Travis County Martin Kareithi Gloria Lugo Tina Rodriguez Teresa Ferguson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ATTENDANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Approve the minutes of the October 9th, 2024, regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Approve the 2025 regular meeting schedule of the Commission on Aging. Approve the annual Age Friendly Austin Community Survey and plan for distribution of the survey. Recommendation to form a workgroup on Emergency Preparedness Management to make recommendations on gaps in services and response for older adults and promoting the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR). DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Update and reminder of Commission on Aging terms including upcoming terms that are ending, holdover periods, and term limits and quorum set in the Commission on Aging bylaws. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan Update, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. WORKGROUP UPDATES 7. Update from the Implicit Bias Workgroup on their November meeting as it relates to the working group goals (Workgroup members include: Chair Bondi and Commissioners Tyree and Scott). Update from the Budget Workgroup on the recent Budget Townhalls as it relates to the working group goals (Workgroup members include: Chair Bondi, Vice-Chair Flatau, and Commissioners Van de Putte and Scott). Update from the Older Adults Quality of Life Study Workgroup on current status of the study as it relates to the working group goals (Workgroup members include: Chair Bondi, Vice- Chair Flatau, and Commissioners Van de Putte, Scott, and Tyree). WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING NOVEMBER 13TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Halana Kaleel, 512- 972-5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice-Chair Mariana Gonzalez Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Jacqueline Angel Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancies since Sep 2024: Mayor’s Office, Travis County Martin Kareithi Gloria Lugo Tina Rodriguez Teresa Ferguson AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION ITEMS 10. Update on the October 2024 Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting (Chair Bondi). The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Halana Kaleel at Austin Public Health, at 512-972-5019, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Aging, please contact Halana Kaleel at 512-972-5019.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING OCTOBER 9TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Halana Kaleel, 512- 972-5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice-Chair Mariana Gonzalez Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Jacqueline Angel Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancies since Sep 2024: Mayor’s Office, Travis County Martin Kareithi Gloria Lugo Tina Rodriguez Teresa Ferguson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ATTENDANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the minutes of the September 11th, 2024 regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Discussion and possible action on establishing a workgroup to advance initiatives outlined in Domains 1 & 2 (Outdoor Spaces and Buildings and Transportation) of the Age Friendly Action Plan for FY24/25. Discussion and possible action on establishing a workgroup to advance initiatives outlined in Domain 3 (Housing) of the Age Friendly Action Plan for FY24/25. Discussion and possible action on establishing a workgroup to advance initiatives outlined in Domains 4-6 (Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, and Civic Participation and Employment) of the Age Friendly Action Plan for FY24/25. Discussion and possible action on establishing a workgroup to advance initiatives outlined in Domain 8 (Community Support and Health Services) of the Age Friendly Action Plan for FY24/25. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. Discussion and possible action on establishing a Budget workgroup to track the FY 24/25 approved budget recommendations from the Commission on Aging and to collect and compile community input and draft recommendations for the FY 25/26 City of Austin Budget from the Commission on Aging. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Presentation by Dr. Luan Tran from the Austin Vietnamese American Medical Professional Society (AVAMPS) on the: Austin Vietnamese Senior Center and initiatives and events for the Austin Vietnamese community. Status update on Older Adult Quality of Life Study presented by the University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community and Cortez Consulting, Amanda Wolfe and Dr. Laura …
Presented by: Amanda Wolfe, CAC Senior Project Director Dr. Laura J. Cortez, Cortez Consulting CEO Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study October 2024 Status Update University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community Vision Mission The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community is a catalyst for change that leads to a world in which all people age with dignity and optimal health. The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community collaborates, educates, and conducts research to enhance the quality of life for all people as they age. Project Vision: Goal ◼ Research Question: What is the current quality of life for Austin residents ages 50 and older, and what roles do these older adults want their city government and its partners to play in ensuring every Austin resident lives their own best aging experience? Project Plan: Timeline and Responsibilities Project Activity Responsible Party Month/Months ✓ Landscape and Background Research CAC, Cortez Consulting, Commission on Aging August - September 2024 Community Engagement Cortez Consulting, CAC, Commission on Aging August – October 2024 Data Collection Plan CAC, Cortez Consulting, Commission on Aging August – October 2024 Qualitative Data Collection Cortez Consulting, CAC Qualitative Data Analysis CAC November 2024 – February 2025 November 2024 - March 2025 Preliminary Findings Touchbase CAC, Cortez Consulting, Commission on Aging March 2025 Project Plan: Timeline and Responsibilities Project Activity Responsible Party Month/Months Survey Tool Design CAC, Cortez Consulting March 2025 Quantitative Data Collection CAC, Cortez Consulting April - June 2025 Quantitative Data Analysis CAC Power Analysis CAC, Cortez Consulting, Commission on Aging Final Written Report of Findings CAC, Cortez Consulting April – August 2025 August 2024 – August 2025 August 2025 Dissemination of Findings CAC, Cortez Consulting, Commission on Aging September 2025 ◼ Establish relationships with community organizations What’s Next? and powerbrokers ◼ Data Collection Plan ◼ Obtain IRB approval ◼ Host focus groups ◼ Analyze qualitative data Ellen Burton Executive Director burtones@uindy.edu Amanda Wolfe Senior Project Director/Austin Project Lead awolfe@uindy.edu 317.985.0711 (cell) Dr Laura J. Cortez CEO laura@cortezconsulting.com 512.273.7967
