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Item No. 2 (continued) Tom Jordan, Chairman, Senior Affairs Commission, referred to the subject report of his Committee and reviewed it, noting that all of those who had used the nutrition program services had been surveyed, and of the 1137 questionnaires sent out, only 150 were returned. In response to question, Mr. Jordan said that 85 to 95 persons use the program daily with 697 different people during the year. In further response to question, he said that the only substantive objection to moving the program to the Senior Center is the lack of adequate parking, but acknowledged intangible objections exist and urged the City to strive for an integrated community. Michael Swartz, 10 Grand Street, TEWCI Board of Directors and Pastor of the First United Methodist Church, referred to the letter of December 6, from Lauress Wise, President of the Board and reviewed it. Pastor Swartz said he is willing to work on consolidation of senior services which would be more cost efficient and present better coordinated opportunities for seniors, noting that perhaps a later date for the consolidation would be more appropriate now. Lola Kline, 875 Walnut, resident of Redwood Commons, objected to being tagged "frail elderly ", stating most participants in the nutrition program at Fair Oaks Community Center are perfectly capable of deciding that they prefer to remain at the site for the program. Ms. Kline said participants enjoy each other's company as well as the meal. She threatened to leave the program if the move is made. Bob Newcomb, 1240 Woodside Road, objected to the Seior Affairs Commission survey, stating respondents were not identified and suggested that only those regularly using the program should have been questioned. Clarence Jewett, 3057 Page Street, suggested that the program offered more than nutrition of the body to seniors. Mr. Jewett suggested also that consolidation requires long term planning, coordination and leadership to be effective. Discussion followed concerning the weight which is given to the intangible objections of seniors to the move as well as to the inadequate parking situation which could possibly be improved. M /S: Rhodes /Bury to consider recommendation 1 and 2 together separately from recommendation 3. The motion carried by majority voice vote. MOTION WITHDRAWN: Councilman Rhodes withdrew his motion. M /S: Bury /Rhodes to accept the Senior Affairs Commission recommendations 1 and 2, as follows: 1. The Senior Affairs Commission is committed to the provision of a consolidated program of services targeted to frail elders and delivered at established Senior Centers. Furthermore, the Senior Affairs Commission strongly supports the principle of an integrated community in all areas including senior programs. Reg. Min. 12/10/84 Page 4 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 207