2. Commission on Aging Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting at Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402-Training, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas, 78752 and remotely. Vice-Chair Flatau called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:04pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Richard Bondi, Vice Chair Gretchen Flatau, Teresa Ferguson, Henry Van de Putte, Preston Tyree, Emily De Maria Nicola, Mariana Gozalez, Martin Kareithi (entered the dais at 12:20pm), Suzanne Anderson, Tina Rodriguez, and Jennifer Scott. Board Members/Commissioners not in Attendance: Austin Adams, Jacqueline Angel, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Carlos Soto, Research Analyst with the Community Advancement Network (CAN), represents stakeholders that work together to address community needs. This includes mental health and wellness services, community resource guides, and language access. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the June 12th, 2024, Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. • The minutes from the meeting of June 12th, 2024, were approved by Commissioner Tyree’s motion, Commissioner Van de Putte’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Angel, Kareithi, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action to form a working group to draft a recommendation on creating an Implicit Bias Day in Austin (Chair Bondi). a. Chair Bondi discussed the idea of having an Implicit Bias Day. b. Recommendation to form a working group to draft a recommendation on creating an Implicit Bias Day was approved on Commissioner Van De Putte’s motion, Chair Bondi’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Angel, Kareithi, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo were absent. c. Workgroup members will include Chair Bondi, Commissioners Scott, and Tyree. 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). 1 a. Recommendation to form a working group to collaborate with the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to identify common priorities, goals, and opportunities for collaboration was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Chair Bondi’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Angel, Kareithi, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Introductions to the new Commission on Aging Commissioners Suzanne Anderson and Jennifer Scott (Chair Bondi and Vice-Chair Flatau). a. Commissioners Anderson, Scott, and Rodriguez introduced themselves. b. Commissioner Anderson is representing District …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 BYLAWS OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is COMMISSION ON AGING ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the board is to 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. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of fifteen members. Two members are nominated by the Mayor and each council member nominates one member. One member is appointed by Travis County Commissioners Court. One member is appointed by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area. One member is appointed by Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority. (B) The commission should include members who are representatives of or sensitive to the needs of the older adult population. Members should have substantive knowledge on issues concerning older adults including but not limited to health, affordable housing, basic needs, transportation, social engagement and inclusion, and caregiver support. The commission should be inclusive and represent a diversity of ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, and national origin; and include older adults who are representatives of the Austin community. (C) A member serves at the pleasure of the appointing body. (D) City appointed board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. County-appointed board members serve for a term of two years beginning in February of the year of appointment. The tenure of a board member nominated by a council member runs concurrently with the tenure of the city council member who nominated the member. (E) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity except through the action of the board. (F) A board member who is absent for three consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a “rolling” twelve-month timeframe automatically vacates the member’s position subject to the holdover provisions in Section 2-1-27 of the City Code. This does not apply to an absence due to illness or injury of the board member, an illness or injury of …
COMMISSION ON AGING | SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only 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 Plan Goals 107 recommendations 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. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: 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 displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Selected Recommendations 1) Gather stories that tell Austin’s diverse history across different cultures and languages. 2) …
1 Age-Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey 2024 Welcome to our Age-Friendly Survey. We are interested in the opinions of older adults that reside within our local community. Your feedback will help the Commission on Aging make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding the City of Austin's upcoming budget. The survey will ask you to share thoughts regarding topics that impact your daily life. Please answer the questions as you understand them. We want to ensure that we capture your honest opinion. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. This survey will take about 15-25 minutes. This survey is confidential. There will be an opportunity to give additional feedback and comments at the end of the survey. All questions on this survey are optional. 1. How long have you lived in Austin? ☐ 35 years or more but fewer than 45 years ☐ 45 years or more ☐ I do not live in the City of Austin 2. How would you rate Austin as a place for people to live as they age? ☐ Fewer than 5 years ☐ 5 years or more but fewer than 15 years ☐ 15 years or more but fewer than 25 years ☐ 25 years or more but fewer than 35 years ☐ Excellent ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor Section 1: Outdoor and Public Places Public places to gather — indoors and out. Green spaces, safe streets, sidewalks, outdoor seating, and accessible buildings (with elevators, stairs with railings, adequate lighting, etc). 3. When using parks or recreational opportunities near your residence, do you typically encounter any of the following? Please select all that apply. ☐ Lack of parks or recreational opportunities near my residence ☐ Lack of available transportation to parks or recreational opportunities. ☐ Safety concerns at parks and recreational opportunities (i.e. limited lighting, uneven walkways, illicit behavior, etc.) ☐ Lack of accessibility (i.e. no sidewalks, elevators, wheelchair ramps, etc.) ☐ Lack of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Accommodations ☐ I have no issues accessing parks or recreational opportunities. ☐ I do not access parks or recreational opportunities. ☐ Other (please specify) Section 2: Transportation Transit options can include walking, taking the bus, rideshare (Lyft, Uber, etc.), driving, carpooling, or Senior Transportation Services (i.e. Drive a Senior), etc. 4. What modes of transportation do you prefer to use? Select your 3 most-used options. 2 …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Draft for commission consideration 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.
Pathways to Health Equity Addressing Needs Today & Building a Healthier Tomorrow ANDREW LEVACK Senior Program Officer September 11, 2024 Strategic Vision and Direction Vision for Central Texas Mission for the Foundation Core Values Guiding Principles Strategy A vibrant and inclusive community in which every individual can flourish and reach their full potential. To advance health equity in Central Texas through investment and action. • Collaboration • Community • Compassion • Innovation • Stewardship • Listen, learn and evolve • Use an equity lens in our work • Embrace effective risk-taking • Make data-driven decisions aligned with evidence, strategy, and community voice • Measure outcomes and strive for high-impact work We focus on removing barriers to better living today and changing systems and conditions to improve outcomes for a healthier community tomorrow. How We Impact Our Community Grantmaking Mobile Dental Program Scholarship Programs Communications Learning & Evaluation What Guides Our Work Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) As elements of the assessments and data are nearly identical, groups are encouraged to collaborate and utilize existing reports as appropriate. 2022 CHNA Overarching Themes Impacting Health Outcomes Population explosion and rising cost of living Economic stability and non-medical drivers of health Behavioral health, stress, and well-being Access and affordability of healthcare Impact of racism and discrimination 2024 - 2030 Pathways to Health Equity Centering on Health Equity, we focus on removing barriers to better living today and changing systems and conditions to improve outcomes for a healthier community tomorrow. Scan here to view our Strategic Plan: Aspirational Ways to Change our Work as a Foundation 1. Focus more of our investments and action in communities with the greatest health needs in our geography, and acknowledging that some of these communities are also the populations and places which the Foundation knows the least; 2. Increase our focus on upstream efforts; 3. Be more collaborative, connected, responsive, and region-wide; 4. Involve deeper community engagement; 5. Use of a wider variety of tools to create meaningful change; 6. Operate as a unified foundation with alignment on shared goals, processes that support greater connectivity, and culture change. ▪ Multi-year Support: Offering longer ▪ Inclusion: Committing to inclusive ▪ Genuine Communication: Being open about decision-making processes, expectations, and learning to build trust and partnership. practices that support the voices and leadership of marginalized communities. Trust-Based Philanthropy What does it look like in practice: ▪ Unrestricted Funding: general operating …
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)
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 …
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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 …
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.
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 …
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, …
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
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; …
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 …
