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Senior Affairs Commission Page 3 Minutes of Thursday, November 14, 1996 to make the changes recommended in the report without Council approval. Commissioner Walsh asked if staff will see the report before it is presented to the Senior Affairs Commission and Commissioner Anthony agreed that it would and that staff could also make recommendations. Commissioner Anthony and Chairperson Lloyd spoke about changes they felt are needed in the operation of the Veterans Memorial Senior Advisory Council (VMSAC) to insure its future. Commissioner Anthony felt the information gathered by the committee will be helpful and clarify things for everyone. Commissioner Newell asked that if the VMSAC is a separate non-profit group and the Commission has no control over that group, would any recommendations we make be accepted by the VMSAC. Commissioners Anthony and Moran, Superintendent Centeno and Manager Linda Griffith will meet to discuss the matter further. Superintendent Centeno said the timeframe of the committee may have to be adjusted due to losing two of its members. She stressed that the VMSAC is a non-profit separate entity and that any recommendations made may not satisfy concerns the Commissioners may have about its operation. ITEM 3-TEWCI UPDATE Superintendent Centeno reported that the landscape renovation at Fair Oaks Senior Center will begin in March 1997 by our landscape crew. Commissioner Newell asked about the tables stacked on the patio area that need to be removed. Superintendent Centeno said she was unaware of this situation and Commissioner Newell said he would contact Maria Bransford for further clarification. Superintendent Centeno mentioned the Request for Proposal (RFP) was completed and Maria Bransford is developing a list of groups who would be sent the RFP. It was noted that the staff at Fair Oaks Community Center will be scheduling the classrooms for the Fair Oaks Senior Center. ITEM 4-TRANSPORTATION UPDATE Commissioner Walsh reported the San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities received a copy of the "Give a Ride Show You Care" proposal and its members were hopeful that this program could be used in other parts of the County. Commissioner Walsh will contact Finance Director Brian Ponty to follow up on this proposal. It was announced that SamTrans will be having a public meeting on December 11 at 2:00pm at their Board of Directors Hearing Room to discuss the results of their transportation study.