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<br />6.1G <br />Page 1 <br /> <br /> <br />February 23, 2009 <br /> <br />SUBJECT <br />License agreement with the Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County (OSSMC) <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Approve by motion and authorize the City Manager to execute the license <br />agreement with the Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County for use of office <br />space in the Wellness Center. . <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />The Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County provides advocacy for older and <br />dependent adults residing in long-term care facilities in the county. Since 1978, <br />the OSSMC has been monitoring nursing homes and assisted living facilities to <br />ensure quality of care and quality of life for the residents. They make over 5.500 <br />visits to facilities each year, and they investigate approximately 2,000 complaints, <br />ranging from cold coffee all the way to egregious abuse. <br /> <br />An enormous challenge was presented to the OSSMC in that the State cut 1000/0 <br />of their funding. As a result, they must now rely on private donations, grants, and <br />partnerships to continue their critical services in the County. The OSSMC was <br />also facing the dilemma of keeping a working office as rent in their San Mateo <br />office was increasing and they were facing closure. <br /> <br />Staff saw an opportunity to partner with the OSSMC by inviting them to have <br />office space in an underused portion of the Wellness Center on the second floor. <br />By bringing the OSSMC to Redwood City and having them in our facility, they <br />agree to: <br /> <br />. Provide Senior Information and Referral services, caregiver education <br />and community lectures for the Redwood City community at the <br />Veterans Memorial Senior Center. <br /> <br />. Supplement reception staff and work with senior center volunteers who <br />provide ongoing hospitality and information services. <br />