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Chairperson Jordan asked if there was a way to provide relief to address seniors on a fixed income. City Manager Jim Smith suggested deferring the tax as an option. Commissioner Lloyd said that many seniors are concerned that they will be moved out of their homes if they are unable to pay the tax. Commissioner Anthony felt that if seniors were given examples during the education process it would be easier for them to understand. Superintendent Hartman asked if there was anything the Commission could do to inform the appropriate senior clubs of this matter. Dr. Crates agreed to speak to the Senior Forum, AARP and Fun After Fifty groups at their various meetings. Commissioner Anthony requested that Dr. Crates send them any pertinent information (brochure, fact sheet) which could be supplied to the various groups to be discussed at their next meetings. ITEM 2 - City Manager Jim Smith City Manager Jim Smith explained that the City is currently looking at a $1.7 million shortfall due to the recession, the shifting of many County cost to the City (e.g. booking system with the jails) and the decision on the fire fighters' arbitration which affects the whole pay structure of the City. In order to offset this deficit he indicated there will be a decrease in some services but emphasized that there will not be an increase in utility taxes. Mr. Smith explained that 100% of our water comes from the San Francisco Water District and that there are fixed costs associated with water costs. The costs for treating the water are due to water quality standards set by the State and are charged directly from San Franicsco Water District. Reductions in water use do not reduce the costs to the public, but do reduce the amount of revenue generated so charges have to be raised to offset. At the April 9 City Council meeting, the Council announced they will make a decision regarding water rate costs and allocations at the April 29 meeting. Mr. Smith emphasized that a great deal of the City's costs are determined by outside sources. ITEM 3 - Transportation Commissioner Anthony announced that TRIPS went to the recent SamTrans Board meeting where a discussion was held on the use of taxis. Information from the meeting showed that taxi cabs cost less per round trip than buses and they have more mobility. He said there was no statement from the Board to include taxis in conjunction with their bus operation. Superintendent Hartman said that the City has had on its agenda to recind its taxi cab permits due to lack of insurance compliance and staff costs associated with enforcement. Commissioner Anthony said he will speak about transportation at the next Senior Forum meeting. Chairperson Jordan announced that the Cereino Management Group has obtained a grant from the National Easter Seals Project to hold sensitivity training programs for paratransit riders and drivers. The group is looking for applications for trainers for the program which will be held this summer for 6-8 weeks at the MTC Training Site. Eldon Luce is the chairperson of the steering committee and the contact for this program. ITEM 4 - ADA Regulations Commissioner Anthony brought a fact sheet regarding the new ADA regulations for the Commissioners' review. The sheet will be copied and mailed out to each Commissioner. Superintendent Hartman said that Library Supervisor Val