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Senior Affairs Commission Page 2 <br /> Minutes of Thursday, December 14,2000 <br /> • Reports on existing Senior programs <br /> • Re-defining seniors at 50+ <br /> • Health Environment Pollution <br /> • Need for $$ to deal with information needs for seniors <br /> • Housing/homeownership/staying in your home <br /> • Parent/Caregivers from afar <br /> • Learn more about demographics and projections <br /> • Suggestion card - Is there something we can do for you today? <br /> Actions to Take: <br /> Housing <br /> -rent stabilization issues <br /> -research rent stabilization programs that exist in California <br /> -make recommendation to Council <br /> -handipersons to help with house repairs for nominal fee <br /> -find out what City Departments are doing <br /> Transportation <br /> -research financing for a shuttle <br /> -research donations for a shuttle (insured by City) <br /> -public transportation <br /> Health Care Delivery <br /> -keep issue in front of papers, Council, community <br /> -focus on needs not being met <br /> -prescription issues <br /> -20% increase in premiums <br /> -Two resolutions sent by City Council; no response yet. Mayor to speak with <br /> Congresswoman Anna Eshoo; resolutions to be shared with other cities <br /> -Doctors not billing supplemental insurance carriers; require payment first <br /> ITEM 2 - WORKPLAN UPDATES <br /> -Housing, Transportation, Employment <br /> No report at this time. <br /> -Outreach, Public Awareness <br /> No report at this time. <br /> -Economic Development Luncheon <br /> A letter was sent to Mark Simon to speak at our next luncheon and <br /> Commissioner L. Walsh agreed to follow up with Mr. Simon. <br /> -Strategic Planning Committee Update <br /> No report at this time. <br />