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Ray Dawley, Redwood City Resident, said he felt that doctors are losing <br /> control of their patients. He is a Kaiser Hospital customer and is very satisfied <br /> with their service but is concerned that Columbia will pay $100 million for a <br /> hospital that is losing money and wonders what they will be doing to change <br /> things and how it will impact the community. <br /> Mr. Britschgi encouraged the Commissioners and others to attend the <br /> community forum meetings and express their opinions on this important <br /> matter. <br /> ITEM 2-PROGRESS REPORT ON COMMISSION WORKPLAN <br /> ASSIGNMENTS <br /> This item will be discussed at the March meeting. <br /> ITEM 3-UPDATE ON HOUSING REPORT <br /> Commissioner Newell reported on his progress regarding his proposed <br /> program for seniors in HUD facilities who are aging in place and need <br /> additional services but cannot afford them. By providing these necessary <br /> services, these seniors would be able to remain in their housing and not have <br /> to be placed in a board and care or nursing home. Commissioner Newell said <br /> he spoke to Bob Bury of the Casa de Redwood Board of Directors regarding <br /> this program and Mr. Bury indicated he did not see a need but directed him to <br /> speak with the building manager of Casa de Redwood. <br /> Commissioner Newell mentioned he needs to call other housing facilities in <br /> Redwood City to determine the level of need in each facility. He also needs to <br /> identify a non-profit organization who can provide these services and who <br /> would be interested in making an application for CDBG and HSFA funds. <br /> and he welcomed the other Commissioners to assist him in this endeavor. <br /> Councilman Ruskin suggested contacting the U.S. Department of Health and <br /> the California Department of Health and asking for their assistance to find a <br /> provider. <br /> ITEM 4-TRANSPORTATION UPDATE <br /> Commissioner Newell said he had nothing to report at this time. <br /> Superintendent Hartman will try to get a representative from Rediwheels to <br /> speak at the March meeting. <br /> ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> Chairperson Lloyd mentioned he would get a speaker for the April meeting <br /> on the subject of financial scams, a type of elder abuse. <br />