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Approved Minutes

I. COMMISSION ON SENIORS REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2021 The Commission on Seniors convened a Regular Meeting via Videoconferencing. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Janee Briesemeister, Vice Chair, Peter Varteressian, Adam Hauser, Amy Temperley, Billy Jackson, Diana Spain, Emily De Maria Nicola, Erica Garcia-Pittman, Fred Lugo, Jacqueline Angel, Karen Grampp, Martin Kareithi, Patricia Bordie, and Sally Van Sickle. Board Members not in Attendance: Natalie Cagle Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Educator II, Austin Public Health Presenters: Jackie Nirenberg, Serita Lacasse, Kami Griffiths, Suzanne Anderson Chair, Janee Briesemeister called the Board Meeting to order at 1:02pm. The Commission introduced themselves. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Jodi Allen from Drive-a-Senior introduced themselves to the Commission on Seniors. Drive-a-Senior is currently offering transportation to vaccination appointments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS DECEMBER 9TH, 2020 MEETNG A. The minutes for the January 13th, 2021 Meeting were approved on Vice-Chair Varteressian motion, Commissioner Van Sickle second on a 13-0 vote. Commissioners Cagle and Spain were absent. B. Commissioner Spain entered the dais. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS term. III. OLD BUSINESS A. Commissioner Grampp will be leaving the Commission on Seniors and not renewing her i. Commissioners expressed gratitude for Commissioner Grampp’s time on the Commission on Seniors. B. Commissioners Angel, Spain, and Garcia-Pittman’s reappointments have been confirmed by City Council. i. Commissioner Jackson is still reviewing applying for reappointment. A. Discussion and possible action Commission Work Plan – Standing Item i. No discussion currently. B. Discussion and possible action from Working Groups – Standing Item i. Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group  ii. Transportation, Housing and Outdoor Spaces Working Group • No discussion currently. • No discussion currently. iii. Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group • No discussion currently. iv. Community Support and Health Services Working Group • No discussion currently. C. Discussion and possible action from Joint Inclusion Committee – Standing Item (Janee D. Discussion and possible action of City of Austin Budget – Standing Item (Janee Briesmeister) E. Discussion and possible action on the Equity Action Team – Standing Item (Emily De Maria Briesmeister) i. No discussion currently. i. No discussion currently. Nicola) i. No discussion currently. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Briefing: Project Connect and Austin Transit Partnership, Jackie Nirenberg, Capital Metro. i. Jackie Nirenberg provided an update to the Commissioners on Project Connect and the Austin Transit Partnership. ii. Recommended system plan was presented to City Council in 2020. iii. Pandemic has shifted community engagement plan to virtual. iv. What passed on the November 2020 ballot for transportation was reviewed. B. Review and possible action of Resolution in support of City of Austin State Legislative i. The Resolution in support of City of Austin State Legislative Agenda was adopted on Commissioner Van Sickle motion, Commissioner Spain second on a 12-0-1 vote. Commissioner Bordie abstained. Commissioner Cagle was absent. C. Review and possible action of Aging Services Council’s Austin Inclusion Taskforce Letter of Agenda Support. i. Serita Lacasse, Kami Griffiths, Suzanne Anderson reviewed the Letter of Support with the Commissioners. ii. Commissioners inquired about training, resources, preparation, and administrative iii. Concerns were expressed by Commissioners over the long training booklet and cost. process. iv. Recommendation to use volunteers to check on participants. v. Inquires over recruitment area to program were asked. D. Planning and Discussion of 2021 Commission on Senior Budget Recommendations and Community Engagement. homelessness. i. Commissioners were provided an update on the townhalls. ii. Concerns coming up from the community involved property taxes, education, and • During townhalls, many questions concerned public safety, internet access, sidewalks, and affordable housing. iii. So far, the survey has received 180 responses. V. STAFF BRIEFINGS A. Age-friendly Austin Update, Tabitha Taylor, Age-Friendly Program Coordinator i. Support Staff Tabitha Taylor updated the Commissioners on the COVID-19 Vaccine Coalition. B. Introduction: Stepha Dragoon, Age Friendly Austin Intern i. New intern Stepha Dragoon introduced themselves to the Commission. A. Possible amendments or additions to the Age Friendly Plan B. Budget Recommendations. A. Chair Briesemeister adjourned the meeting at 3:03pm. VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT VII.