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Recommendation 20240911-009: Adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: (20240911-9): Recommendation to Council to Adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan WHEREAS, Austin’s existing plan to guide historic preservation policies, programs, and activities was adopted in 1981; and WHEREAS, both Austin and the historic preservation field have changed substantially in the past 43 years; and WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission initiated the development of a new preservation plan for Austin in 2021; and WHEREAS, the resulting Equity-Based Preservation Plan (the preservation plan) was developed by a community working group with members from across Austin bringing diverse lived experiences as well as professional and community expertise; and WHEREAS, broad, inclusive outreach and engagement around the draft preservation plan reached more than 2,500 people throughout the city to review and comment on the plan’s goals and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Commission on Aging received a briefing on the draft preservation plan at its May 2024 meeting; and WHEREAS, older adults were well-represented in engagement, with 29% of respondents to the plan’s community survey 65 years old or older; and WHEREAS, the community working group and Historic Landmark Commission revised and finalized the preservation plan based on public feedback; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan aligns with and furthers the goals of the Commission on Aging, particularly recommendations related to telling Austin’s full history, recognizing cultural heritage, and stabilizing communities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: The Commission on Aging recommends that City Council adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan and support its timely implementation. Date of Approval: September 11th, 2024 Record of the vote: Vice-Chair Flatau’s motion, Commissioner Tyree’s second, 10-0 vote, Commissioners Gonzalez, Scott, and Van de Putte were absent. Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
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3. 5. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING AUGUST 14TH, 2024 AT NOON PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 / 1402-TRAINING 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the BOARD/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 Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Jacqueline Angel Gloria Lugo Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancy since May 2023-District 6 Emily De Maria Nicola Teresa Ferguson Mariana Gonzalez Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ATTENDANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the minutes of the June 12th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Discussion and possible action to form a working group to draft a recommendation on creating an Implicit Bias Day in Austin (Chair Bondi). Discussion and possible action on forming a Working Group to collaborate with the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to identify common priorities, goals, and opportunities for collaboration (Chair Bondi). DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Introductions to the new Commission on Aging Commissioners Suzanne Anderson and Jennifer Scott (Chair Bondi and Vice-Chair Flatau). Discussion of the updates to the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan (Chair Bondi and Vice- Chair Flatau). Discussion on the June/July meeting of the Joint Inclusion Committee (Chair Bondi). Discussion on the upcoming actions of the Rainbow Connection Coalition to address volunteerism, socialization, and intergenerational connections of older LGBTQ+ adults (Chair Bondi). Discussion on Commission on Aging’s Annual Review and Report submitted July 2024 (Chair Bondi and Vice-Chair Flatau). STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 9. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan Update, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. Staff Briefing regarding Age Friendly Austin Community Engagement, Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. Staff Briefing regarding the status of the Older Adults Quality of Life Study, Alejandra Mireles, City of Austin Equity Office. Staff Briefing regarding Public Safety Concerns, Karen Hemby, Neighborhood Liaison, Austin Police Department. WORKGROUP UPDATES 13. Discussion …
Item 12. APD SALT Flyer — original pdf
Seniors And Law enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) would like to invite everyone above 55 years of age to our annual resource fair. Join us for Breakfast Presentations on how to avoid fraud, scams and more. Group activities Educational resources from our community partners Raffles THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM DITTMAR RECREATION CENTER 1009 WEST DITTMAR, AUSTIN TX 78745 To RSVP, scan the QR code, or visit https://forms.office.com/g/Y18LCcFevK, or contact APD Office of Community Liaison at (512) 974 - 4700
Item 8. 2024 CoA Annual Review and Report — original pdf
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024. Commission on Aging The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The Commission on Aging shall serve as an advisory board to the Council concerning the quality of life for older adults in the Austin area and to help ensure they are productive, independent, and healthy. The commission shall: (1) advise the Council on issues related to the older population in the Austin area; (2) evaluate and recommend programs, policies, and practices that create a positive impact and reduce the burden on older adults; (3) determine the needs of older adults in the Austin community, and advise Council (4) promote the contributions of older adults to the cultural, economic, and historical regarding these needs; and value of Austin. The Council encourages the commission to hold periodic joint meetings with the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities. Source: Ord. 20130926-081; Ord. No. 20141211-204, Pts. 17, 18, 7-1-15. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. This annual report for July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, highlights the accomplishments of the Commission on Aging based on the responsibilities outlined in the mission statement of the Commission, the implementation of the Age Friendly Action Plan, Austin City Council’s Strategic Direction, and other important issues facing older adults in Austin. Annual Review July 2023-June 2024 Page 2 of 9 Advise the Council on issues related to the older adult population The Commission on Aging adopted recommendations on the following topics: Recommendation Number: (20240313-5): Commission on Aging FY 25 City of Austin Budget • Outreach for Community Preparedness • Support for GO Repair Programs • Gus Garcia Recreation Center Temporary Expansion Space • Expansion of Emergency Housing and Rental Assistance Program • Additional Immunization Funding • Pedestrian Signaling • Equity Office Funding • Parks & Recreation Funding • Budget Reporting Recommendation 20230809-008: Resilience Hubs and Relocation Recommendation 20231108-007: Additional Reporting Demographics Evaluate and recommend programs, policies, and practices that create a positive impact and reduce the burden on older adults: The Commission formed working groups to study, analyze and evaluate major strategies identified in the larger strategic Age Friendly Action Plan. However, in November 2023, the Commission on Aging voted to separate Domain 3 into its own …
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3. 5. 6. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING JUNE 12TH , 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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 Jacqueline Angel Emily De Maria Nicola Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancy since March 2024-AAA Vacancy since January 2024-District 1 Vacancy since May 2023-District 6 Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo Gloria Lugo Teresa Ferguson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. Approve the minutes of the May 8th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan Update, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. Staff Briefing regarding vendor selection for the Older Adults Quality of Life Study, Alejandra Mireles, City of Austin Equity Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation on CapMetro’s Community Intervention Program, Holly Winge, Community Intervention Specialist, CapMetro. Discussion on the Age Friendly Austin Domains 4-6 Working Group on the October 8th Aging is Living Conference. Discussion of the updates to the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan. 7. Discussion on the May meeting of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Discussion and approval of the Commission on Aging’s Annual Review and Report. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 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.
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3. 4. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING MAY 8TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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 Jacqueline Angel Emily De Maria Nicola Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancy since March 2024-AAA Vacancy since January 2024-District 1 Vacancy since May 2023-District 6 Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo Gloria Lugo Teresa Ferguson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. Approve the minutes of the April 10th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan Update and Older Americans Month Activities, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. Staff Briefing regarding the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, Cara Bertron, City of Austin Planning Department. Staff Briefing regarding the Commission on Aging Quality of Life Study Process and Timeline, Alejandra Mireles and Jeremy Garza, City of Austin Equity Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Recognition of the Commission on Aging Community Service Award Recipients Barbara Epstein and Neomi Delgado (Chair Bondi and Vice Chair Flatau) 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Presentation on the UT Austin 2024 L&L Symposium Findings, Alexandra De La Mora, LBJ School of Public Affairs and Lourdes Romañach Álvarez, School of Human Ecology, Human Development and Family Sciences. Discussion of the Older American’s Month Proclamation on May 2nd, 2024 (Chair Bondi). Discussion regarding the April 24th, 2024 Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting (Chair Bondi). Discussion regarding the Resolution concerning the use of City resources for regulation of gender related healthcare discussed at the May 2nd City of Austin Council meeting (Chair Bondi). Discussion regarding the outcome of the Older Americans Month Kickoff Event 2024 (Chair Bondi). Discussion regarding the Older Adult Educational Event planned for October 2024 (Chair Bondi). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 12. Approve the creation of a working group to monitor and advise …
Item 3. 2024-05-08 Commission on Aging — original pdf
COMMISSION ON AGING | MAY 8, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Why This Matters Changing city POP. Changing preservation field Existing preservation plan adopted Pixels, City of Austin, Austin History Center (PICA 36924), City of San Antonio Community-Based Process 12 months 1,100 working group hours Input from 300+ people Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet Community-Based Process “Being part of the working group was a great experience mainly because the members had diverse backgrounds, but the same goal. It was a rare learning experience.” Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people access knowledge, …
Item 4. Commission on Aging QoL Study Update - May 8 2024 — original pdf
MAY 8TH, 2024 COMMISSION ON AGING QUALITY OF LIFE STUDY UPDATE 2 WHAT WILL THIS UPDATE COVER? • Recap • RCA – July 18th • Workgroup Members • What's next? • Questions? HISTORY: EQUITY OFFICE & QUALITY OF LIFE STUDIES 3 o Creation of Equity Office o Equity Office Work o Past Quality of Life Studies o Application of Quality-of-Life Studies RECAP Procurement: Publication, Evaluation, & RCA COA Formatting: Scope of Work & Evaluation Criteria Commissioner Vision 5 BREAKDOWN: VISION & FORMATTING o Retreats o Drafts of documents (scope of work/evaluation criteria) o COA Formatting o Feedback, feedback, feedback • From that feedback... o Gather evaluation team o Six vendors evaluated o Individually o Discussed over three days BREAKDOWN OF PROCUREMENT 6 o Best evaluated response selected o Pricing request received April 5th o Contract negotiation o Procurement – Council Agenda Timeline • April 2nd for May 30th Council Date • May 20th for July 18th Council Date WORKGROUP MEMBERS 8 WHAT'S NEXT? Kick Off Meeting • Communication Expectations • Vendor's first steps, for feedback • Questions Preparation for Kick Off • Workgroup Members • SharePoint Access • NDAs** • List of Organizations 9 QUESTIONS? THANK YOU! Alejandra Mireles Alejandra.Mireles@austintexas.gov Office: 512-974-8045 Mobile: 512-797-3375 Jeremy Garza Jeremy.Garza@austintexas.gov Office: 512-978-1798 Mobile: 512-992-9623
Item 9. document_765A88DF-9744-B5FA-ADD49B20746B4CC4 — original pdf
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States for over a decade, resulting in rapidly increasing demands on housing, infrastructure, public safety, and other City resources; and WHEREAS, in 2023, the Texas State Legislature passed legislation restricting or criminalizing access to gender-affirming healthcare across Texas, which was subsequently signed by the governor and became law effective September 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, as a home-rule city, the City has the authority and responsibility to prioritize the use of its limited resources and taxpayer dollars to address the most urgent needs of all residents, including focusing the use of public safety resources on substantive and broad threats to residents’ safety and livelihood; and WHEREAS, City Council recognizes that families and healthcare providers in Austin are living in uncertainty and fear, and many are considering moving away or have already moved to other states to access medical care for their children or to be able to practice medicine freely in accordance with professional and ethical standards; and WHEREAS, multiple healthcare providers in Texas have scaled back healthcare services in response to legal challenges, perception of legal risk, harassment, or threats of violence; and WHEREAS, gender-affirming healthcare has been proven to be evidence- based, medically necessary, and lifesaving by the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Page 1 of 6 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Academy of Pediatricians, the Endocrine Society, the American Psychiatric Association, and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, amongst other institutions; and WHEREAS, studies have shown that gender transition, including access to gender-affirming healthcare, improves the overall wellbeing of transgender people and that access to gender-affirming healthcare for youth is associated with better mental health outcomes and lower risks of suicide; and WHEREAS, over 94 percent of LGBTQ+ youth surveyed by the Trevor Project in late 2021 said recent politics have negatively impacted their mental health, and 93 percent of transgender and nonbinary youth surveyed by the Trevor Project in 2022 said they have worried about transgender people being denied access to gender-affirming medical care due to state or local laws; …
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Commission on Aging Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 and remotely. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:13pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Richard Bondi, Vice Chair Gretchen Flatau, Austin Adams, Teresa Ferguson, Fred Lugo, Henry Van de Putte, Preston Tyree, Martin Kareithi (entered the dais at 12:20pm), Gloria Lugo, and Emily De Maria Nicola (entered dais at 12:16pm). Board Members/Commissioners not in Attendance: Emily De Maria Nicola, Mariana Gozalez, and Jacqueline Angel. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the April 10th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. • The minutes from the meeting of April 10th, 2024, were approved by Vice-Chair Flatau’s motion, Commissioner Ferguson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners De Maria Nicola, Gozalez, and Angel were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUCMENTS 2. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan Update and Older Americans Month Activities, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. a. Ms. Howe gave an update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan revisions. 3. Staff Briefing regarding the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, Cara Bertron, City of Austin Planning Department. a. A briefing was provided on the status of the updated Equity Based Preservation Plan. b. This is the first time the plan has been updated since the 1980’s. c. The plan focuses on historic preservation to protect important places and stories in Austin. d. Focuses on preserving places that are valuable to community and history. e. Cultural Mapping Program and the Legacy Inheritance Incentive Program were discussed. 4. Staff Briefing regarding the Commission on Aging Quality of Life Study Process and Timeline, Alejandra Mireles and Jeremy Garza, City of Austin Equity Office. 1 a. The Equity Office provided an update on the current status of the Commission on Aging’s b. Recommendation to add community members to the working group of the Commission on c. After approval of the contract from Austin City Council, a kickoff meeting will be hosted so the Commission on Aging can communicate expectations to the vendor. d. The recommendation for the next steps is to create a list of organizations for the vendor to e. Vice-Chair Flatau expressed that the RFP process would have been better than the RFQ …
Community Interest Announcement — original pdf
Commission on Aging Community Interest Announcement Third Annual Older Americans Month Kick Off Event Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 10:00am Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center 808 Nile St, Austin, TX, 78702 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Halana Kaleel 512-972-5019
Agenda — original pdf
3. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING APRIL 10TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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 Jacqueline Angel Emily De Maria Nicola Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancy since March 2024‐AAA Vacancy since January 2024‐District 1 Vacancy since May 2023‐District 6 Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo Gloria Lugo Teresa Ferguson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. Approve the minutes of the March 13th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Staff Briefing regarding Age‐Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan, Older Americans Month activities, upcoming community events, and introducing the new Age Friendly AmeriCorps VISTA, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. Staff Briefing regarding Boards and Commissions Required Training: Sexual Harassment Awareness, Halana Kaleel, Staff Liaison, Commission on Aging. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation: Age of Change: Austin Population and Demographic Trends, Lila Valencia, City of Austin Demographer. Presentation: Imagining an Age‐Friendly Austin: A Photovoice Project Reflecting on Respect and Social Inclusion with Senior Participants at the Asian American Resource Center, Nirali Thakkar, Cultural & Arts Activity Specialist, Van Doan, Culture & Arts Education Coordinator, Jin Kim, Culture & Arts Activity Leader, and Senior Programming Participants, Asian American Resource Center. Discussion on Commission on Aging representation on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan Working Groups. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee City of Austin FY25 Budget Recommendations. Discussion and approval of Commission on Aging representation at the Older Americans Month Proclamation Reading on May 2nd, 2024. Discuss and create a Budget Working Group to monitor budget recommendations and follow up with Austin City Council and City of Austin Department Leaders regarding budget items from April‐September 2024. Conduct Officer Election for the Chair of the Commission on Aging (Chair Term, May 1st, 2024‐April 30th, 2025). Conduct Officer Election for the Vice‐Chair …
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3. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING MARCH 13TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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 Jacqueline Angel Emily De Maria Nicola Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancy since March 2024‐AAA Vacancy since January 2024‐District 1 Vacancy since May 2023‐District 6 Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo Gloria Lugo Teresa Ferguson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. Approve the minutes of the February 14th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Staff Briefing regarding Age‐Friendly Austin Update, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. Staff Briefing of the Age‐Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey After Action Report, Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion on updating the goals, strategies, and metrics of the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of the Commission on Aging FY24 Budget Recommendations including Outreach Funding for Emergency Preparedness, GO Repair Additional Funding, Temporary Space at Gus Garcia Recreation Center, Increased Funding for Emergency Housing and Utility Assistance, Additional Immunizations Funding, Leading Pedestrian Interval and Audio Pedestrian Signals, Equity Office, PARD Initiatives, and Budget Tracking. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the Age Friendly Domains 4‐6 Working Group on Older Americans Month at Conley‐Guerrero Senior Activity Center, Saturday, May 4th and alignment with emergency preparedness efforts. 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 …
Supporting Document Agenda Item #5: Additional Immunization Funding — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: (20240313‐XXX): Additional Immunization Funding WHEREAS, persons aged 65 and older represent the fastest‐growing age group in Austin, expanding from 55,695 (7.0% of 2010 population) to 91,733 (9.5% of 2020 population), and growing at a rate of 64.7%; and WHEREAS, Austin Public Health Immunizations Unit aims to provide a vaccine safety net for vulnerable Travis County Residents; and WHEREAS, Adults ‐ in particular older adults, as noted the fastest growing age group in Austin, with the Asian older population exhibiting the fastest growth‐‐have limited options for free and low‐cost vaccinations in Austin/Travis County; and WHEREAS, the Adult Safety Net (ASN) program removed the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) in September of 2021 due to lack of funds; and WHEREAS, the ASN program removed the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine (PCV20) in August of 2023 due to lack of funds; and WHEREAS, both of these vaccines are primarily recommended for older adults, with Shingrix being recommended for adults over 50 only; and WHEREAS, the APH Immunizations Unit purchased and administered over 900 shingles vaccines at a cost of approximately $180,000 including 300 shingles vaccines purchased so far in FY24 at a cost of $59,360; and WHEREAS, since August 2023 the APH Immunizations Unit purchased and administered over 170 doses of pneumococcal vaccine for a total of $44,465; and WHEREAS, the above purchases of these two vaccines have all been administered, the APH Immunizations Unit no longer has quantities available as a safety net for vulnerable residents; and WHEREAS, after the above dosages were administered, there’s an additional estimated unmet need of 3,500 Shingrix doses annually, representing 1,750 clients annually (Shingrix is a two‐dose series); and WHEREAS, after the above dosages were administered, there’s an additional estimated unmet need of 2,200 Pneumococcal vaccine doses annual, representing 2,200 clients annually; and WHEREAS, pricing for Shingrix vaccine is $1,862.19 for 10 doses as of 3/4/24; and WHEREAS, pricing for the PCV20 vaccine is $2,437.18 for 10 doses as of 3/4/24. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging encourages the Austin City Council to earmark and allocate $308,500 for the purchase of 1,000 additional Shringrix shingles (at two doses per person) and 500 additional PCV20 vaccines to help support at risk older adults in the Austin area. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: () Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
Supporting Document Agenda Item #5: Budget Reporting — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20240313‐XXX Budget Reporting WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions are tasked with making annual budget recommendations to City Council; and WHEREAS, there is currently not a central, easily accessible, publicly available repository for board and commission budget recommendations; and WHEREAS, there is currently not a central, easily accessible, publicly available way to track the status of board and commission recommendations within a fiscal year, or year over year; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions serve as a liaison between city government and community members, using community guidance to inform council budget recommendations, and council budget decisions to educate community members on council priorities; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions experience term limits, transitions in leadership as well as membership, and changing priorities, all of which lead to a loss in institutional knowledge; and WHEREAS, Austin is the state capital, home of the state’s legislature, many of the legislature’s staff, and local as well as state policy advocates; and WHEREAS, it is reasonable that our city has the talent, skills, and resources necessary to develop a board and commission recommendation budget tracker. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission on Aging recommends funding and staffing to create a digital, user friendly, publicly available board and commission budget recommendation tracker. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker can be as simple as a regularly updated excel spreadsheet on the board and commission’s website, or as robust as the Texas Legislature Online Bill Lookup website dependent on available funding and staff capacity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker will be a resource for budget recommendations for each fiscal year, starting with the FY2024 budget cycle. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker will provide a brief summary of each recommendation with a link to the full recommendation, status update of where in the budget processes it is (submitted, under review by council, etc.), and a final outcome (accepted, rejected, modified, etc.), including any revised versions of the original recommendation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker will be a tool to increase transparency and engagement in the budget process amongst boards and commissions, city council, and the communities across Austin, furthering a shared goal of government that works for all. Date of Approval: Record of the vote: Attest: Page 1 of 1