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Senior Affairs Commission Page 2 Minutes of Thursday, January 9, 1997 -Chairperson Walsh mentioned he and Marie Pappas met with the Congresswoman Anna Eshoo recently to discuss issues facing seniors such as Medicare, Social Security and in-home services. They are also trying to arrange a meeting with Representative Tom Lantos. -Chairperson Walsh mentioned the mayors of San Mateo County cities have been invited to a meeting with the Legislative/Advocacy Committee of the San Mateo County Commission on Aging. ITEM 3 - FY96-97 WORKPLAN REVIEW The Commissioners discussed their FY96-97 Workplan and made the following recommendations and assignments: YOUTH,CHILDREN,SCHOOLS (*Bill,Betty, Geary,Jack (chair) 1. SAC is represented on the Redwood City Elementary School District Citizens Advisory Committee to deal with the issue of quality facilities and impacts on Senior Property tax rates. June 1997 is scheduled election date. Commissioners Lloyd and Anthony represent SAC. 2. SAC will encourage the establishment of intergenerational programs that bring senior volunteers into the schools. -Talk with Youth Advisory Council and schools to develop program to have youth work in homes of homebound seniors. -An exchange of intergenerationalism at John Gill; e.g. play. -Oral history storytelling program. -Recruitment of new volunteers. 3. SAC is represented on Countywide Youth Commission. Commissioner Lloyd represents SAC. 4. SAC is represented on Redwood City 2000 Community Action Team. Commissioners Moran and Anthony represent SAC. PUBLIC SAFETY (*Geary,Marie-co-chairs) 1. SAC will work with City Code Enforcement to encourage increased reporting of neighborhood problems. Work with Code Enforcement to encourage neighborhood walk reports (sidewalks, dangers; health cards, use of volunteers, drop off point; review how other cities operate parking ordinances).