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Commissioner Moran described the areas of the Commission's concerns: housing for seniors, housing information to the Council and HHCC, educating the community on senior issues and services, elder abuse education and advocacy position, health care issues, transportation, peer counseling and consumer watch. In response to Council questions, Commissioner Newell explained how the Commission's issues incorporate the broader societal issues affecting seniors; described the one-on-one peer counseling program for seniors who are homebound or feel isolated or alone; acknowledged transportation problems for seniors and the Commission's plans to work with the Traffic Advisory Committee and Housing and Human Concerns Committee; discussed need for assisted living facilities; advised that members of the Police Department had addressed safety issues for seniors; and agreed to continue to monitor senior day care services for Redwood City residents. Councilwoman Howard complimented the Senior Affairs Commissioners for attending and participating in so many other boards, committees and commission meetings. 4) Civic Cultural Commission, Oliver Redington, Chairperson, Commissioners Tamara Piulle and Don Saye; REPORT: Civic Cultural Commission Workplan Objectives for 1995-96 Chairman Redington told the Council that the Commission's overriding concern was working with children. Chairman Redington discussed the Commission's objectives: develop and enhance cultural opportunities in the schools, public art acquisition for Red Morton Center, two new grant funds by June of 1996 and a formal public arts policy, develop funding guidelines, mural policy in cooperation with Architectural Advisory Committee, ballet program and expanded budget. Commissioner Piulle described the amount of work ahead of the Commission, and the amount of work it takes to put on the successful "Concerts in the Parks Program." Commissioners discussed possible changes they are considering for next year's program, including using only one venue. Commissioner Saye also thanked the Redwood City Port for sponsoring the Concerts in the Park for the last two years. Commissioner Piulle also discussed the need for an events calendar and the Commission's expectation of the Art Center's request for assistance. Commissioner Saye discussed the new ballet program for children and the need for purely cultural activities for young people. In response to Council questions Chairman Redington described how at least one Commissioner attends every event, and all the commissioners study the results of the survey distributed at the events in order to judge their success. [NUTE BOOK N . 53 I.ge No. 356 Adj. Regular Meeting and Study Session Minutes October 2, 1995 Page 4