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Page 2 ITEM 5 – Commissioner’s Reports Commissioner James stated that he is an advocate for bicyclists and pedestrians and a road safety monitor. He attended a Cal-Trans meeting at City Hall regarding a toll lane on highway 101. He also attended Sandy Cooperman’s farewell luncheon, the disabilities film festival and the volunteer appreciation luncheon all at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center. He also commented that Native Americans were not included in the sesquicentennial celebration. Bruce commented that there was a Native American playing drums at the sesquicentennial event. Commissioner Britschgi stated that she served 8 years on the Civic Cultural Commission and has served 9 or 10 years on the Seniors Affairs Commission. She has lived in Redwood City for many years. She is involved with the Arts in Redwood City and was recently very busy with the flower extravaganza for the City’s sesquicentennial celebration. Commissioner Jones reported that the Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center has a new art class, exercise classes, offers breakfast and lunch, gardening on Fridays and trips to the farmers market with transportation provided by the VMSC van. Commissioner Turk stated that she has now been a member of the Senior Affairs Commission for one year and has lived in Redwood City for four and a half years. She has worked with the Alzheimer’s Association for some time. She also stated that she’s had a difficult time attending the HHCC meetings due to time or date changes or cancellations. She also reported that her child’s preschool class had visited with seniors living at Devonshire Oaks. Vice Chair Paley commented that the Mother’s Day Tea at the VMSC was great. She stated her involvement with Arts Redwood City public art outreach. She informed that there are 2 art workshops at the VMSC this summer. One is cyanotype which capturing sun shadows on paper. The other is paper making. There will be 2 other art workshops in the fall on bookmaking. She reported that 20 artists were at the Sesquicentennial Art on the Square event. The first Art on the Square show this year is on June 9th. Dragon Theater is having a casino night on June 17th. Vice Chair Paley also reported that she and Chair Draeger were involved in the selection of ELS as the architectural firm for the new center. No design plans have decided yet. The EIR report is pending. There will be a community meeting in the fall. Ground breaking will hopefully happen in 2019. STAFF UPDATES – VETERANS MEMORIAL SENIOR CENTER Bruce stated that there will not be a Senior Affairs Commission meeting in July. The next meeting will be August 10, 2017. He also reported that - • June 13th is senior day at the San Mateo County Fair. He and other staff attended to promote the VMSC. • June 30th is the 4th of July celebration barbeque at the center. • August 26th is the Fisher House Fundraiser with representatives from Fisher House, the Blue Star Moms and the Red Cross. There will also be bagpipes. Last year $5,000 was raised. They hope to raise the same amount or more this year.