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Senior Affairs Commission Page 2 Minute's of Thut'sday,May 11, 2000 Superintendent Centeno noted that a plaque dedicating the building to TEWCI will be installed in mid-June and the Commissioners will be advised when the ceremony details have been finalized. Commissioner Nobles thanked Superintendent Centeno for her leadership during the transition period. ITEM 2 - UPCOMING FEDERAL ELECTIONS AND SENIOR HEALTH CARE ISSUES Commissioner L.Walsh spoke about the letters written to the City Council, George Bush and Al Gore as a result of our April meeting. The letters were to advise them of the senior health care problems in Redwood City and Bush and Gore have been invited to visit and discuss the matter. He feels that a Federal agency official should sit down with the doctors and HMOs to try and negotiate the differences. Chairperson Moran mentioned she heard about a class action suit against HMOs in San Mateo County and will follow up on this. ITEM 3 - POSITION ON PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE TO CHANGE THE REQUIREMENT FOR PASSAGE OF BONDS FROM 2/3 TO 50% Commissioner L.Walsh spoke about the proposed ballot measure to change the requirement for passage of bonds from 2/3 to 50% plus one. He felt that if this ballot measure passed, it would result in increased property taxes. The Commissioners discussed having more accountability when school bonds are passed. Superintendent Centeno suggested having a representative from the Redwood City School District speak to the Commission on school financing and how funds are received from the State. It was also suggested having Jack Anthony, who was on the bond oversight committee, speak to the Commission on the status of the recent bond passage in Redwood City. ITEM 4 - WORKPLAN UPDATES -Housing, Transportation, Employment Commissioner Borgens reported that the sub-committee is still working on a housing plan. She mentioned she received a request from the Independent Newspaper requesting information on senior housing issues/crisis in Redwood City. Superintendent Centeno suggested referring the reporter to Debbi Jones-Thomas who could supply information on this topic. Commissioner Carpe felt that when the Commission has any media contact, they should be able to review and critique any article written as a result of information they have provided information. The Commissioners discussed the dedication ceremony of the Lincoln Avenue habitat for humanity project and the recent Council approval of the Habitat project on Rolison Road. -Outreach, Public Awareness Chairperson Moran read a letter her granddaughter wrote regarding the traffic problems surrounding Stafford Park. The Commissioners felt it was a good letter and asked that it be forwarded to the Council for further action. They discussed the increased traffic on Hopkins Avenue and felt that a signal light like the one on Jefferson in front of John Gill School be installed before someone gets hurt. It was also suggested that the abundance of street signs in the Stafford Park area be removed because they are not working to slow the traffic.