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Senior Affairs Commission Page 2 Minutes of Thursday, September 12,2002 but the funds may possibly be distributed as 55% to the state, 15% to the County, 15% to the City and the balance to special districts and not necessarily to health related programs. Commissioner L. Walsh presented a draft of a letter stating that the Senior Affairs Commission favors continuing the Sequoia Healthcare District in the manner it has been operating. He also recommended that the Commission make a resolution to team with the Advisory Council, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the City to apply for grant funds from the Sequoia Healthcare District. Commissioner Grove recommended the inclusion of a request for a $10 million grant for senior health programs in the letter of support to the District. Discussion ensued regarding separate or combined letters. Chairperson Harrison reported that Mr. Gibson indicated that the District is more interested in funding capital projects than ongoing programs. Superintendent Beth will meet with Council Members Diane Howard and Barbara Pierce who have experience working with the District. He will also obtain professional assistance for the grant proposal. The next District board meeting will be December 4, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. The Sequoia Healthcare District meets in even months at 4:30 p.m. but has cancelled the October meeting. As soon as a proposal is submitted, it will be considered. M/S Grove/Carpe: To approve the draft with the addition of a request for $10 million, change of pronoun, and deletion of last clause of last sentence. Motion passed. (Yes-5, No-2 M.Walsh, Harrison) Commissioner L. Walsh requested a resolution to establish committee to work on the grant proposal to Sequoia Healthcare District. M/S Grove/Carpe: To have an extraordinary meeting in the last week of September to formulate a proposal for grant in a timely manner. Motion passed. Chairperson Harrison will contact Manager Griffith upon her return from vacation on Monday, September 23, 2002 about meeting with her that day. ORAL COMMUNICATION (continued) It was agreed to continue this item at this point due to the late arrival of speaker. William Shoen introduced himself as a member of a consulting firm working with the City to investigate ways of reducing the cost of residential garbage service. One consideration is to establish lower rates for curbside and offer backyard service at higher rates. Currently, recycling and yard waste