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Senior Affairs Commission Page 3 Minutes of Thursday, February 13, 1997 M/S Walsh/Newell: To send a letter to SamTrans stating the Commission's displeasure with the 50% fare increase; they we find the increase inflationary and beyond the cost of living for the disabled and senior population in our community. Motion passed. ITEM 3 - FY96-97 WORKPLAN REVIEW -Focused Discussion on Children and Youth Issues Commissioner Newell stated he spoke to Pam Thornberg who is the outreach specialist at John Gill School. Ms. Thomberg stated that there are many problems facing the students at John Gill and the Intergenerational Program was very successful in helping their students. There are currently 18 to 20 active seniors who work one-on-one with students teaching them fundamental skills, but more seniors are needed. Manager Griffith mentioned that Intergenerational flyers are posted before school starts in September asking for senior classroom volunteers. She also noted that John Gill School and the Veterans Memorial Senior Center have joint programs several times during the year. Commissioner Newell said he would like to explore how seniors can support the children in the schools and how the children can support homebound seniors. Commissioners Newell and Anthony and Pam Thomberg will meet to discuss this matter further and Chairperson Walsh suggested having John Gill Principal Ricardo Balderas also participate in this meeting. M/S Newell/Lloyd: To have the Senior Affairs Commission co-sponsor an Intergenerational Program with the Civic Cultural Commission. Chairperson Walsh suggested including other schools, local churches and neighborhood associations to participate in the program. Motion passed. -Economic Development Issues It was suggested having Redevelopment Director Mike Church or the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee speak at the April Commission meeting to discuss economic development. -Health Care-Report on Meeting with Catholic Healthcare West Chairperson Walsh reported that Commissioner Anthony met with the new representative from Catholic Healthcare West recently and noted that the representative will also be speaking at various senior group meetings. Chairperson Walsh also felt we should also be talking with the Kaiser Hospital administrator to discuss where Kaiser sees their involvement in Redwood City.