3. 5. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING AUGUST 14TH, 2024 AT NOON PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 / 1402-TRAINING 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the BOARD/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 Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Jacqueline Angel Gloria Lugo Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancy since May 2023-District 6 Emily De Maria Nicola Teresa Ferguson Mariana Gonzalez Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ATTENDANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the minutes of the June 12th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Discussion and possible action to form a working group to draft a recommendation on creating an Implicit Bias Day in Austin (Chair Bondi). Discussion and possible action on forming a Working Group to collaborate with the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to identify common priorities, goals, and opportunities for collaboration (Chair Bondi). DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Introductions to the new Commission on Aging Commissioners Suzanne Anderson and Jennifer Scott (Chair Bondi and Vice-Chair Flatau). Discussion of the updates to the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan (Chair Bondi and Vice- Chair Flatau). Discussion on the June/July meeting of the Joint Inclusion Committee (Chair Bondi). Discussion on the upcoming actions of the Rainbow Connection Coalition to address volunteerism, socialization, and intergenerational connections of older LGBTQ+ adults (Chair Bondi). Discussion on Commission on Aging’s Annual Review and Report submitted July 2024 (Chair Bondi and Vice-Chair Flatau). STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 9. 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. Staff Briefing regarding Age Friendly Austin Community Engagement, Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. Staff Briefing regarding the status of the Older Adults Quality of Life Study, Alejandra Mireles, City of Austin Equity Office. Staff Briefing regarding Public Safety Concerns, Karen Hemby, Neighborhood Liaison, Austin Police Department. WORKGROUP UPDATES 13. Discussion …
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Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024. Commission on Aging The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The Commission on Aging shall serve as an advisory board to the Council concerning the quality of life for older adults in the Austin area and to help ensure they are productive, independent, and healthy. The commission shall: (1) advise the Council on issues related to the older population in the Austin area; (2) evaluate and recommend programs, policies, and practices that create a positive impact and reduce the burden on older adults; (3) determine the needs of older adults in the Austin community, and advise Council (4) promote the contributions of older adults to the cultural, economic, and historical regarding these needs; and value of Austin. The Council encourages the commission to hold periodic joint meetings with the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities. Source: Ord. 20130926-081; Ord. No. 20141211-204, Pts. 17, 18, 7-1-15. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. This annual report for July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, highlights the accomplishments of the Commission on Aging based on the responsibilities outlined in the mission statement of the Commission, the implementation of the Age Friendly Action Plan, Austin City Council’s Strategic Direction, and other important issues facing older adults in Austin. Annual Review July 2023-June 2024 Page 2 of 9 Advise the Council on issues related to the older adult population The Commission on Aging adopted recommendations on the following topics: Recommendation Number: (20240313-5): Commission on Aging FY 25 City of Austin Budget • Outreach for Community Preparedness • Support for GO Repair Programs • Gus Garcia Recreation Center Temporary Expansion Space • Expansion of Emergency Housing and Rental Assistance Program • Additional Immunization Funding • Pedestrian Signaling • Equity Office Funding • Parks & Recreation Funding • Budget Reporting Recommendation 20230809-008: Resilience Hubs and Relocation Recommendation 20231108-007: Additional Reporting Demographics Evaluate and recommend programs, policies, and practices that create a positive impact and reduce the burden on older adults: The Commission formed working groups to study, analyze and evaluate major strategies identified in the larger strategic Age Friendly Action Plan. However, in November 2023, the Commission on Aging voted to separate Domain 3 into its own …
