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SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMISSION <br /> MINUTES OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1996 <br /> COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Lloyd, Commissioners <br /> Capone, Moran, Newell, Penna, and Walsh <br /> COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Mooney <br /> GUESTS PRESENT: Brent Britschgi, Lynne Murphy, Ray Dawley, and <br /> Councilman Ira Ruskin <br /> STAFF PRESENT: Superintendent Sally Hartman, Secretary Denise Monroe <br /> The regular meeting of the Senior Affairs Commission was called to <br /> order at 3:05pm by Chairperson Lloyd at the Senior Center Annex, <br /> 711 Nevada Street, Redwood City, California. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> Commissioner Walsh questioned the 8.5% increase in BR garbage collection <br /> rates noted in the January minutes. He felt the increase was actually 12% and <br /> asked if a letter could be sent to Chris Holmquist for clarification. He also <br /> asked if the letter could include information about the amount of increase of <br /> BFI rates over the past 5 years, what profits that has created, and any <br /> information on recycling costs. Superintendent Hartman mentioned the <br /> request to delete the additional garbage pick up at the end of each month <br /> would not be decided until this summer. The green waste program is also <br /> being formulated and will not be presented and voted on until later in the <br /> year. <br /> CORRESPONDENCE <br /> -The Commissioners commented on the letter they sent to the Mayor and <br /> City Council regarding proposed Medi-Cal and Medicare cuts and asked if they <br /> should expect a response from City Council. <br /> -Chairperson Lloyd received a packet of information from the Housing <br /> Department regarding 96-97 CDBG/HSFA funding proposals. This <br /> information will be given to Commissioner Newell. <br /> -A flyer was received for "Irish Night" to be held Wednesday, March 13, 1996 <br /> at 6:00pm at Pete's Harbor House. Cost is $20.00 per person and proceeds will <br /> benefit the Kainos organization. <br />