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purchased. Commissioner Mooney suggested contracting out necessary hours for bus dispatch services from a local vendor. Superintendent Hartman explained this was done at one time but the company providing the service no longer does this. She stressed that we do not want to compete with the Rediwheels program. Supervisor Griffith stated she is working with Marie Smith to educate her on providing all available Information and Referral services to her clients. She asked Jack Anthony if he would consider writing a column on transportation issues for the VMSAC Newsletter. Supervisor Griffith also announced she is trying to contact the president of each senior club to determine the most effective way to disseminate Rediwheels/transportation information. She will then work with Commissioner Newell to coordinate the transportation forum. ITEM 4-REPORT ON BOARD'S AND COMMISSION'S WORKSHOP Chairperson Lloyd, Commissioners Capone, Moran and Newell attended the Board's and Commission's Workshop held on Saturday, May 13, 1995. The Commissioners reviewed the City Council priorities and how what the Senior Affairs Commission does relates to those priorities. The Commissioners discussed developing a workplan focusing on the City Council FY95-96 objectives. Superintendent Hartman will check with Mayor Gasparini to find out the timeline for the workplan. Since Superintendent Hartman will be on vacation for the July meeting, it was suggested that the Commissioners develop the workplan at their August meeting. Commissioner Walsh suggested that all commissioners come with ideas for the proposed workplan and be prepared to discuss them at the August meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS -Commissioner Walsh stated he has been sending letters to local government representatives, senators, congress people to raise awareness of reduced hospital costs but rising health care costs. He said he would share the responses he receives with the Commission. -Commissioner Newell announced the traffic light near John Gill School was approved by the City Council and should be installed this Fall. The regular meeting of the Senior Affairs Commission was adjourned at 11:20am to be reconvened at 9:00am on Wednesday, July 12, 1995 at the Senior Center Annex, 711 Nevada Street, Redwood City, California.