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Senior Affairs Commission Page 2 Minutes of Thursday, July 11, 1996 continue to be held by BFI. Ms. Holmquist agreed to send a summary of her presentation to each of the Commissioners. Debbie Sargent of BR spoke about a mixed paper collection program which is being developed to include clean boxes, magazines, and other paper normally thrown out in the garbage and also spoke about the additional items BFI is proposing to include in its recycling program. Manager Linda Griffith said she lives in San Francisco which has this same mixed paper collection program and noted that it works very well in reducing the amount of garbage needing to be picked up. Ms. Sargent said 46% of Redwood City residents put recyclables out each week. She noted that currently 4-6% of the residential solid waste collected by BFI is mixed paper and 12-14% is yard waste. Commissioner Newell felt there needed to be more "hands-on" community education for the public in order to make the program successful. ITEM 2-TRANSPORTATION Vice Chairperson Walsh spoke about contacting several people at the County regarding liability for seniors who transport seniors. He was advised that the County is self-insured and provides coverage for people who volunteer in County programs. He said Patricia Harris of San Mateo County said she would be willing to work with the City on this matter. He was also referred to Finance Director Brian Ponty for further information regarding Redwood City's coverage. Vice Chairperson Walsh said he would like to pursue this matter further and the Commissioners agreed this was a good idea. Commissioner Newell said he would be happy to assist on this issue. ITEM 3-TEWCI UPDATE Superintendent Centeno said there have been two more meetings regarding this issue and the TEWCI Board has agreed to do more fundraising to deal with the cutbacks the Center has been faced with. The Board has also agreed to let other senior service agencies utilize the empty office space at the Fair Oaks Senior Center. This will be a regular agenda item. ITEM 4-WORKPLAN UPDATES Superintendent Centeno read a letter sent to Chairperson Lloyd from Mayor Hartnett requesting a summary of the Commission's 95-96 accomplishments and ideas for their 96-97 workplan. The Commissioners agreed to set aside their August meeting to discuss this matter in detail. Manager Griffiths stated the Peer Counseling program will begin at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center on August 1 and will be handled in conjunction with the San Mateo County program.