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Senior Affairs Commission Page 2 Minutes of Thursday, January 13, 2000 ITEM 3 — UPCOMING FEDERAL ELECTION AND SENIOR HEALTH CARE ISSUES Superintendent Centeno reported that the letter the Commission requested to be sent to Assemblyman Shelly was not sent. The reason was that Assemblyman Shelly is going to re-enter the bill to the Assembly this year with a few changes. Commissioner M.Walsh reported that Commissioner L.Walsh asked her to speak on his behalf and request that letters be sent from the Commission to all presidential candidates to invite them to come to Redwood City to speak about health care. The Commissioners discussed the idea and many felt that the Commission needed to work with our local legislators before going to a national level. Many felt that it would be a waste of time to send letters because the candidates would probably not accept the invitation. Commissioner Walsh noted that Supervisor Mary Griffin had previously agreed to get a resolution from the Board of Supervisors in support of the Commission's recommendation. Judy Buchan suggested contacting the County Central Committees for the Republican and Democratic parties to obtain information on their support of health care issues. It was also suggested that one of the Commissioners research this topic on the web to obtain more information about what legislation is pending and what senior groups are lobbying for health care reform. Superintendent Centeno stated that the Commission needs to think about what responsibility they would have if one of the presidential candidates agreed to come to Redwood City in response to our letter. She also felt the Commission needs to be more specific about what health care issues they are interested in pursuing. Commissioner Borgens agreed to research the web and AARP's web page to find out what their position is on health care and if they are in support of any particular campaign. ITEM 4 — WORKPLAN UPDATES -Housing, Transportation, Employment 1. Traffic Crossings at Stafford Park The Commissioners discussed the problem with pedestrians crossing at Hopkins Avenue to get to Stafford Park and suggested the City consider putting in a stop sign or electrical signal at King and/or Lowell Streets at Hopkins. Commissioner M.Walsh volunteered to contact Traffic Engineer Rich Haygood to discuss this matter. M/S Borgens/Nobles: To recommend that Commissioner Marie Walsh speak with Rich Haygood regarding pedestrian safety at Hopkins & King and Hopkins & Lowell Streets and to request a traffic/safety study be done. Judy Buchan suggested that the Commission contact Michael Verdone who is the chair of the Edgewood Park Homeowners Association in this issue. Motion passed unanimously. -Health Care This item was covered under Item 1 .