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SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1994 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Anthony, Commissioners Jordan, Lloyd, Metzdorf and Newell COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioners Capone and Sharp GUESTS PRESENT: Derek White of San Mateo County Public Housing Authority STAFF PRESENT: Superintendent Sally Hartman, Interim Recreation Supervisor Marianne Mannia, Library Supervisor Val Hamilton, Secretary Denise Monroe The regular meeting of the Senior Affairs Commission was called to order at 9:15am by Chairperson Anthony at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Avenue, Redwood City, California. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the October meeting were approved as mailed. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence. ITEM 1 - HOUSING RULES &REGULATIONS FOR TENANTS/OWNERS Mr. Derek White of the Public Housing Authority (PHA) of San Mateo County spoke to the Commission about housing programs available to low income people including seniors. He explained the Section 8 program is funded by HUD and administered by PHA and helps subsidize rental housing costs for qualified applicants who meet income and family composition guidelines. Applicants pay up to 30% of their monthly income towards rent and HUD pays the remainder. Once approved for Section 8 funding, applicants are issued a certificate for rent which can be used anywhere in the United States. Rental units selected by the applicants are approved and inspected initially and annually. With senior housing clients, PHA will do home visitations so the seniors do not have to come to their office. Section 221 and 223 programs utilize privately owned properties that deal directly with HUD. Section 221 involves apartment complexes with 15-20 units which are occupied by a combination of seniors and others. Section 223 is specifically for senior housing. Mr. White explained that contract extensions have been given in 5 year increments to property owners for low income