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Debbie spoke about the Heron Court housing complex in Redwood Shores which has 26 senior units with 6 units that are wheelchair accessible. She said the City is looking at opportunities to provide affordable housing units throughout the City and not just in one location. Chairperson Anthony asked if the City would consider the idea of acquiring land in Redwood City that might be zoned for a mobile home park. Ms. Jones-Thomas spoke about the Shared Housing Program which completes more than 80 matches per year. The program matches seniors who own their own homes and want to stay there but need help, with people who live in the senior's home and help out in exchange for rent. She mentioned a proposed housing program called "Single Room Occupancy" (SRO). Units are built which include one room with a bath and a small kitchenette. The program might also include a provision for meals to be served in a communal dining area. The Commissioners all agreed with the proposal and thought seniors would be very receptive to SROs. Ms. Jones-Thomas mentioned there is currently a proposal for a SRO in the downtown area. The Commissioners were advised of a Needs Assessment Public Hearing to be held by the Housing and Human Concerns Committee on Wednesday, August 11 at 6:00pm at the Fair Oaks Senior Center. The Committee will hear comments on needs assessment for the CHAS which will then be taken back to the Planning Commission. Supervisor Kucala, Commissioner Lloyd, Chairperson Anthony, and Executive Director Bransford will attend the hearing. Chairperson Anthony asked Ms. Jones-Thomas to keep the Seniors Affairs Commission informed of the progress on all senior housing issues. Ms. Jones-Thomas spoke about the current projects the Redevelopment Agency is working on: site control of the old Whipple Lodge site; looking at possible participation of a project on the Pacific Ready Mix site; the Trestine project at the corner of Broadway and Main; and looking at the Canned Food Store site. She said a housing development is being proposed for property at Main and Middlefield. Ms. Jones-Thomas thanked the Commissioners for their input and said she was bringing back several good ideas for the CHAS. She suggested Architect Jerry Winges come to a Commission meeting to present the plans and drawings of the 504 modifications for City buildings. Supervisor Kucala suggested having Debbie set up a table in the lobby of the Veterans Memorial Senior Center once a month to distribute housing information to seniors and to speak to them about the many programs available. ITEMS 2, 3, and 4 Chairperson Anthony requested that due to the length of the meeting, Items 2, 3, and 4 be deferred until the August meeting. The Planning Committee for the City Council Study Session arranged a meeting to be held July 20 at 2:00pm at the Community Activities Building. ROUNDTABLE The Commissioners also requested a letter be sent to Debbie Jones-Thomas (with a copy sent to the City Manager) thanking her for her presentation today. The regular meeting of the Senior Affairs Commission was adjourned at 11:00am to be reconvened at 9:00am on Wednesday, August 11, 1993 at the Fair Oaks Senior Center, 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, California.