Council on Aging 9-14-2026

The Council on Aging meeting held on September 14, 2026, at RCTV Studios focused primarily on updates and decisions related to the ongoing RECALL construction project, including progress reports and the establishment of a furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) working group. The council discussed the importance of appointing a representative from the Council on Aging to this group to ensure accessibility and user needs are considered in furniture selection. Concerns were raised about having only one representative and the need for an alternate to maintain consistent input. The meeting also covered budget and funding updates, including the use of donations to offset programming costs and approval of $430 from Burbank funds for members to attend the MCOA conference. Additionally, the council approved up to $1,000 from Burbank funds to participate in Tufts University's winter and spring Zoom-based educational programs. Discussions included survey planning for community needs assessment, outreach strategies for the new Pleasant Street Center, and upcoming community events. Several motions were passed by roll call vote related to funding approvals and appointments. Overall, the meeting emphasized procurement-related decisions around the new building's outfitting and programming funding allocations.