REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING NOVEMBER 4, 2026, 12:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, SHUDDE FATH ASSEMBLY HALL 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78723 Some members of the Commission on Aging 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 Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, Ryan.Sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Teresa Ferguson, Vice Chair Suzanne Anderson Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Fred Lugo Agnieszka Ozarowski Jennifer Scott Luan Tran Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Selina Yee Xiaoyi Zeng AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the September 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 regular Commission on Aging meetings. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Human Rights Impact Review and Report. [Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion] DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on the October 26, 2026 Age Friendly Advisory Committee Meeting. 4. Update on the status of proclamations approved at the September 9, 2026 Commission on Aging meeting. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from FY2027-28 Budget Working Group regarding the first meeting and next steps. 6. Update from Quality of Life Study Analysis Working Group regarding their previous recommendations and additional changes to recommendations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Ryan Sperling at Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512- 974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Aging, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512- 974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
COMMISSION ON AGING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Bondi (Chair) Xiaoyi Zeng Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Teresa Ferguson (Vice Chair) Suzanne Anderson Faith Lane Fred Lugo Agnes Ozarowski Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Selina Yee PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Aging meeting of October 14, 2026. Withdrawn without objection. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the “Age-Friendly Austin News!” quarterly newsletter and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Team efforts on dispensing supplies during emergencies. Briefing by 1 Nicole Alexander, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Planning and Evaluation Unit, Health Equity and Community Engagement Division, APH. The presentation was made by Nicole Alexander, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Planning and Evaluation Unit, Health Equity and Community Engagement Division, APH. COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Update on discussions and actions at the October 5, 2026 Age Friendly Advisory Committee meeting. Update by Chair Bondi. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the National Association of Caregiving (NAC) 2025 Caregiving in the US Report. Presentation by Commissioner Jennifer Scott. Presentation by Jennifer Scott. 5. Joint Inclusion Committee update regarding a calendar for member presentations. Update by Chair Bondi. 6. Discussion regarding the status of proclamation recommendations approved at the September 9th Commission on Aging meeting. Update by Chair Bondi. 7. Update on the status of social services contracts in the FY2026-27 budget. Update by Chair Bondi. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discuss potential locations for next year’s meetings and approve the 2027 Commission on Aging Annual Meeting Schedule. The 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule of the Commission on Aging was approved on Commissioner Lugo’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Kareithi and Tran were absent. 9. Approve a recommendation regarding the Age Friendly Action Plan 2026-2030. There was a motion by Chair Bondi, seconded by Vice Chair Ferguson, to strike “AARP” and insert “World Health Organization/AARP Age Friendly Network”. The motion was approved on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Kareithi and Tran were absent. The recommendation was approved as amended on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Kareithi and Tran were absent. …
COMMISSION ON AGING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Bondi Selina Yee Xiaoyi Zeng Agnieszka Ozarowski Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Suzanne Anderson Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Fred Lugo Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission of Aging on August 12, 2026. 10-0 vote. The August 12, 2026 minutes were approved with amendments to strike a duplicate call to order line and correct the meeting location on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Ozarowski’s second on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Ferguson and Commissioners Tran and Van de Putte were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the wrapping up of proclamations recommended at the June meeting. Update by Chair Bondi. 1 3. Review of revised bluelines for Age Friendly Action Plan (AFAP) Focus Areas One and Two. Discussion was held. 4. Discussion regarding AFAP Focus Area Three. Discussion was held. 5. Discussion regarding potential updates to the previously approved Commission on 2026-2030 internal framework. Discussion was held. 6. Update on Joint Inclusion Committee discussions at the August 26 meeting. Update by Chair Bondi. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a recommendation to Council for a proclamation on National Adult Day Services Week – September 20-26. The recommendation to Council for a proclamation on National Adult Day Services Week was approved on Commissioner Scott’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s motion on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Ferguson and Commissioners Tran and Van de Putte were absent. 8. Approve a recommendation to Council for a proclamation on Health Literacy Month – October. The recommendation to Council for a proclamation on Health Literacy Month was approved on Commissioner Lugo’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Ferguson and Commissioners Tran and Van de Putte were absent. 9. Approve a recommendation to Council for a proclamation on Veterans Day – November 11. The recommendation to Council for a proclamation on Veterans Day was approved on Commissioner Tyree’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Ferguson and Commissioners Tran and Van de Putte were absent. 10. Approve a recommendation to Council …
