Agenda — original pdf

Agenda

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 on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan and the Older Americans Month Conference: Aging with Power, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. Re-Introduction of Commissioner Fred Lugo, Travis County Representative. Staff Briefing regarding Winter Weather Preparedness, Sara Henry, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Homeland Security & Emergency Management. Recognition of Commissioner Angel’s service on the Commission on Aging. WORKGROUP UPDATES 20. Update from the Budget Workgroup on the status of proposed 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 1-2 Workgroup on their last workgroup meeting and the upcoming March 2025 Summit: Austin Older Adult Mobility Summit as it relates to the working group goals (Workgroup members include:(Vice-Chair Flatau and Commissioners Kareithi, Anderson, Gonzalez, Tyree, and Gloria Lugo). 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 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. 9. 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. 21.