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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026 AT 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 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 Commission on Aging regular meeting of January 14, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding programming for seniors at the Waterloo Greenway. Presentation by Kelly Pierce, Executive Assistant and Board Liaison, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. 3. Presentation regarding addiction and mental health. Presentation by Dr. Roshni Koli, Medical Director, Meadows Mental Health Institute. 4. Discussion on advancing primary care for advancing populations, focusing on preventive education. 5. Discussion regarding the path forward for the quality of life study. 6. Discussion regarding the services and programming of adult day centers. Presentation by Commissioner Suzanne Anderson. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a recommendation regarding a moratorium on human services funding reductions pending an inclusive, equity-based program review. 8. Approve a recommendation regarding PARD accessibility and cultural inclusion across demographics. 9. Approve a recommendation to improve transit safety and equity for historically underserved older adults. 10. Approve a recommendation improving job and volunteer access for older adults across demographics. 11. Approve the formation of a working group to review Community Service Award criteria, review applications, and present top two suggested candidates each for volunteer and professional awards. 12. Amend the annual schedule to add a November date. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 13. Update from the Quality of Life Study Working Group regarding key dates and remaining steps for finalizing the quality of life study. 14. Update from the FY 2026-27 Budget Recommendation Working Group regarding progress on formulating 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.