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Senior Affaits Commission <br /> Page 3 <br /> • <br /> * Hazards for seniors who drive and park across street when <br /> crossing. <br /> * Front wheelchair access inadequate. <br /> POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS: <br /> PARKIltG: <br /> * Secure additional parking spaces from nearby business neighbors <br /> and FOCC during lunch hour. <br /> * Provide shuttle service for seniors from Price Club parking area <br /> to senior center through volunteers. <br /> * Request RIRC to provide crossing guards for elders during lunch <br /> hour. <br /> SAFETY/SIZE OF SENIOR CENTER: <br /> * Senior Center approved by Redwood City Fire and Building <br /> Inspectors. <br /> * Assembly room authorized for 222 persons for assembly and 122 <br /> for dining (average daily meal participants 78) . <br /> * There are three fire exits: front, side, rear. <br /> * In case of earthquake building structure as safe as 90% of other <br /> buildings in City. <br /> * Staff is receiving on-going earthquake and fire safety training <br /> from RWC Fire Dept. <br /> WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: <br /> According to CDBG handicap regulations, Senior. Center has adequate <br /> access for wheelchairs - however , at present senior center is <br /> ordering wheelchair ramp to be installed at front entrance of <br /> building to insure more ease of access for wheelchair users. <br /> Commissioner Salinas submitted copies of communications from <br /> citizens expressing their thoughts relative to the proposed move for <br /> the Commission's review. <br />