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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025, 12:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 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 Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Fred Lugo Gloria Lugo Judi L Nudelman Jennifer Scott Luan Tran Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Selina Yee Asif Zaidi PROCLAMATION AGENDA Proclamation – National Family Caregiver Month – To be presented by Councilmember Marc Duchen 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 Commission on Aging regular meeting of October 8, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Presentation regarding the status of the Quality of Life Survey. Presentation by Emily D. Tisdale, M.Ed., Executive Director, University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community; and Amanda Heckelsberg Wolfe, M.A., Senior Project Director, University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community. 2. Presentation regarding cuts to Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for older adults. Presentation by Beth Corbett, Vice President of Government Affairs + Advocacy, Central Texas Food Bank. 3. Discussion regarding the progress of Resolution 20250605-084. 4. Discussion regarding feedback on the Aging Boldly Conference. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the formation of a working group to perform an in-depth analysis of the Quality of Life Survey Report to fully understand the report and associated recommendations. 6. Approve the formation of a budget working group to formulate budget recommendations for the FY2026-27 budget. 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.