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Chairperson Anthony felt that questions need to be raised regarding the more frail and elderly population and how they are falling "through the cracks". Chairperson Anthony, Commissioners Lloyd and Berglund were selected to serve on a committee to develop the senior questionnaire. Commissioner Berglund was appointed as chair of this committee. Chairperson Anthony will contact the Fair Oaks Senior Center to get a representative on the committee. The questionnaire will be printed by the Department and distributed to the seniors through the two senior centers. ITEM 2 - Commission Handbook Review The Commissioner's Handbook Committee reported that they had reviewed the following sections: The Brown Act, Commissions Working Together, and Alcohol in Facilities. The Committee recommended that no Commissioner would serve more than two consecutive terms (page 47). Superintendent Hartman will contact the City Attorney' s Office to see if this could be changed without creating an ordinance change. The Committee felt the handbook was well laid out and found it very interesting and informative. The Committee suggested posting signs in the senior centers stating that only beer, wine or champagne could be served. It was also suggested the Senior Affairs Commission minutes be posted monthly at each senior center. ITEM 3 - Transportation Chairperson Anthony reported that the Commission on Aging had assigned people to try out the North County taxicab pilot program offered by SamTrans to see how it works. He mentioned that the program will be monitored monthly and quarterly reports will be made. The program will be put out to bid at the end of the pilot program (December 1992). It was noted that approval to use the cab service must be done 24 hours in advance through SamTrans. Chairperson Anthony said the eligibility criteria is being developed for this program, but currently Rediwheels criteria is being used. He noted that taxicab service is a big undertaking with lots of problems that will need to be resolved. In addition, funding to pay for this service is not really available. ITEM 4 - Steve Penna's Proposal M/S: Lloyd/Truscelli : That the Senior Affairs Commission approve Steve Penna's concept of developing a community based theater program in Redwood City. Motion passed. It was mentioned that another priority of seniors is to have more cultural activities for seniors to attend.