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-Commissioner Jordan referred to a copy of a letter received from a group <br /> of local geriatric social workers regarding the cancellation of a core <br /> policy class in aging specialization at San Jose State University. The <br /> Commissioners discussed this matter and Supervisor Kucala said she will <br /> check into this matter and will meet with Superintendent Hartman and <br /> Chairperson Anthony to discuss further. This matter will be placed on the <br /> January agenda. <br /> ITEM 1 - San Mateo Resource Team <br /> Chairperson Anthony said the San Mateo Resource Team met last month at <br /> Sterling Court in San Mateo and all members were given a copy of our survey <br /> results. All members were interested in the information and will give us <br /> information in return. The team is currently looking for a representative <br /> from the Coastside area. <br /> ITEM 2 - Transportation <br /> Commissioner Jordan reported that the Redi-Wheels program is not working <br /> well and that service levels have deteriorated under the new system <br /> provided by Mayflower. Chairperson Anthony said SamTrans will be holding <br /> three public meetings in San Carlos, San Bruno and Coastside to listen to <br /> the problems the public is experiencing with paratransit services. The <br /> Commissioners reported on various problems regarding the current system. <br /> Commissioner Lloyd said he read in the paper that they are accepting <br /> applications for two openings on the SamTrans Board of Directors and <br /> applications could be picked up at their San Carlos office. <br /> ITEM 3 - Election of Officers for 1994 <br /> M/S Lloyd/Jordan: To elect Jack Anthony as chairperson of the Senior <br /> Affairs Commission for 1994. <br /> Unanimously passed. <br /> M/S Truscelli/Jordan: To elect Geary Lloyd was vice chairperson of the <br /> Senior Affairs Commission for 1994. <br /> Unanimously passed. <br /> ITEM 4 - Future Plans <br /> -Follow up on Recommendations <br /> Chairperson Anthony said he has set up a meeting with the City Manager <br /> to discuss the recommendations presented at our recent study session with <br /> the City Council. He wants to review these recommendations and determine <br /> where we need to go from here and would also like to obtain an inventory of <br /> property that is owned by the City which could be used for affordable <br /> housing for seniors. He said he would like to recommend that a bus or van <br /> be purchased for the Veterans Memorial Senior Center and that the City <br /> provide the maintenance and insurance. TEWCI Chairperson Roger Willey <br /> asked that the Fair Oaks Senior Center also be included in this request and <br /> Chairperson Anthony said that any recommendations made would include both <br /> senior centers. <br /> Supervisor Kucala mentioned that a smaller bus/van which could handle a <br /> smaller group of people but still accommodate 1-2 wheelchairs would be <br /> better than a 21 passenger bus because it would not require someone with a <br /> Class A driver's license to operate it. Commissioner Lloyd suggested that <br /> funds could be borrowed from the senior groups to purchase a bus/van if the <br /> City would cover the maintenance costs of the vehicle. Chairperson Anthony <br />