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Senior Affairs Commission Page 2 Minutes of Thursday, April 8, 1999 Concerns Committee and the finalized plan will be sent to the City Council for adoption. Ms. Jones-Thomas noted several reasons for the senior housing problem: the high cost of housing in the area; many long term subsidy housing projects are getting out of the business and converting to market rate; and the overall shortage of affordable housing in the area. She stated there are over 12,000 people on the housing waiting list with the San Mateo County Housing Authority. The sub-committee recognizes the extreme shortage of housing and has decided to focus its housing plan on the most severe housing problem - that of seniors paying more than 35% of their monthly income for rent. Ms. Jones-Thomas reviewed the draft plan with the Commissioners and asked for their comments. Commissioner Nobles made several comments and asked for clarification on parts of the draft. M/S Nobles/ : To change item 2e on page 10 to "Redwood City seniors". Motion died due to lack of a second. M/S M.Walsh/Borgens: To approve the draft emergency housing plan for seniors with changes. Motion passed unanimously. The Commissioners will receive a final draft of the plan. Ms. Jones-Thomas stated she anticipates the plan will go to City Council for approval on May 10. ITEM 2 — CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE WEST NEEDS ASSESSMENT Commissioner L.Walsh received a copy of the "Community Assessment of Health and Quality of Life in San Mateo County" document from Catholic Health Care West and spoke about the one page devoted to senior issues. He reviewed the page with the Commissioners and felt that the document did not touch on important senior issues. Superintendent Centeno noted the document is available on the Internet and that the document is a result of a Federal requirement for a community needs assessment; it provides statistics and facts but does not speak to other issues. Commissioner L.Walsh suggested asking the Sequoia Hospital District do their own community needs assessment. M/S L.Walsh/Borgens: To request the Sequoia Hospital District to do a community needs assessment on senior health care needs to include HMO coverage and prescription drugs. Motion passed unanimously. ITEM 3 — PROPOSED MEETING AT WOODSIDE TERRACE The Commissioners decided to meet at the Fair Oaks Senior Center in May and at Woodside Terrace in August. It was suggested to not have a July Commission meeting.