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ITEM 4-FOLLOW-UP REPORTS -Statistics on Adult Day Care Facilities Superintendent Hartman reviewed the information sent by Debbi Jones- Thomas regarding Rosener House and Catholic Charities. She also spoke with a representative from Rosener House this week and was advised that they are licensed for 60 people per day and currently average 43 people per day and would be able to accommodate additional people in their program. She also spoke with Denise Hobson of Catholic Charities who stated they are licensed for 40 people per day and average 29 people per day and also can accommodate additional participants. Ms. Hobson was interested in doing some outreach at both senior centers and Supervisor Griffith agreed to contact her. Superintendent Hartman felt that since each facility has openings, they have never had waiting lists, and there is no lack of service, there is no reason for Redwood City to try to duplicate this type of service. Supervisor Griffiths said she is organizing a caregiver support group in partnership with Rosener House in addition to an Alzheimer's support group with the Alzheimer Association. Some people who come to the senior centers need to be in a different type of facility such as adult day care and hopefully this outreach will help them make the transition. Commissioner Newell suggested the Commission sponsor a half-day Caregiver Fair targeted at Redwood City families. A number of agencies would be invited to set-up information tables at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center for the event and he offered to help with the project. Press releases could be sent to various newspapers and local employers, such as San Mateo County, could be contacted to notify their employees. Commissioner Newell said he would still like to know how many Redwood City residents are in the Catholic Charities program and according to their report they served 20 Redwood City residents in 93-94. ITEM 5-APPLICATIONS/RECRUITMENT FOR SAC APPOINTMENTS It was mentioned that the City Clerk's Office distributed applications for all boards and commissions at each City facility. Commissioner Anthony agreed to contact several potential applicants for the Senior Affairs Commission. Superintendent Hartman announced the City Council will now be doing individual interviews for all vacancies. She stressed that each Commissioner needs to do a personal recruitment for potential applicants. ITEM 6-REPORT FROM HOUSING AND HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE Commissioner Newell reported that he and Commissioner Capone were not selected to the Housing and Human Concerns Committee due to their recent