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SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Paley, Commissioners Britschgi, James, Jones, Mitchell and Turk COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairperson Draeger STAFF PRESENT: PRCS Manager Bruce Utecht, Administrative Clerk Kathy Bede The regular meeting of the Senior Affairs Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Paley at 1:05 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Avenue, Redwood City, California. GUESTS PRESENT: Betty Garcia, Molly Bresnahan and Laura Swartzel APPROVAL OF MINUTES: M/S: James/Jones: To approve the minutes of the March 9, 2017 SAC meeting as written. Motion passed. ITEM 1 – Welcome Carey Mitchell Postponed - pending Commissioner Mitchell’s arrival. ITEM 2 - YMCA/Senior Center Update - Chris Beth Postponed to next meeting. ITEM 3 – Seniors on the Square – Elder Abuse Awareness Bruce announced that there will not be a speaker this year at the Seniors on the Square event. The Senior Affairs Commission is partnering with San Mateo County Aging & Adult Services and Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County to promote elder abuse awareness on Friday, June 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ITEM 4 – Form 700 Bruce thanked and congratulated the commissioners for getting their Form 700 turned in promptly to the City Clerk. The Senior Affairs Commission commends Sylvia Vonderlinden with sincere congratulations and appreciation for her many outstanding years as Redwood City’s City Clerk. The following item was taken out of order - ITEM 1 – Welcome Carey Mitchell Vice Chair Paley welcomed Carey to the Senior Affairs Commission and asked her to tell them about herself. Commissioner Mitchell stated that she is a realtor with elderly friends whom she cares about and would like to help ensure their voices are heard.