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SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THURSDAY,OCTOBER 10,1996 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Lloyd, Commissioners Anthony (arrived 3:30pm), Harrison, Moran, and Walsh COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Newell GUESTS PRESENT: Executive Director Maria Bransford, Andrew Karcs STAFF PRESENT: Superintendent Corinne Centeno, Secretary Denise Monroe The regular meeting of the Senior Affairs Commission was called to order by Chairperson Lloyd at 3:00pm at the Fair Oaks Senior Center, 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, California. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the September meeting were approved as mailed. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence. ITEM 1-REVIEW OF CITY'S HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAMS Andrew Karcs of the City's Housing and Redevelopment Department gave a presentation to the Commissioners on the various types of housing and rehabilitation programs available to all Redwood City residents. He explained the programs are funded by the Federal government and are designed to improve neighborhood housing conditions. The interest rates range from 4 to 6 % with the lower interest rates available to people in the target areas. He noted the County of San Mateo is currently developing a similar program to assist people in mobile homes. Loans can be made for up to $35,000 and maximum term is 20 years. The applicant must meet all Federal guidelines and a property inspection is done by a Housing and Development staff person. Repairs must be at least 70% code related and 30% general property improvements. Mr. Karcs will contact Linda Griffith and Maria Bransford to arrange to speak to different senior groups at both senior centers. ITEM 2-PRESENTATION ON VETERANS MEMORIAL SENIOR CENTER Superintendent Centeno gave a presentation about the Veterans Memorial Senior Center which included an overview of the Center's operation and