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CIVIC CULTURAL COMMISSION Minutes of Special Meeting April 19 , 1977 The meeting was opened by Chairman Marcia Poncia at 8 : 00 , p . m. , in the Conference Room of the Community Activities Building , 1400 Roosevelt Avenue , Redwood City . It had been scheduled at 7 : 30 , but Mr . Angel Acosta , who was to present the Senora Arguello sculpture , was unable to be there until 8 : 00 , p .m . PRESENT : Marcia Poncia , Chairman ; Annette Howi t t , Kay Mears , Alice Kennedy , and John Krueger ABSENT : Zelda Bergman and Nicole McKay STAFF : Max weeks , Director of Parks & Recreation Sally Hartman , Recreation Supervisor Mayfred Dawson , Recording Secretary GUEST : Mr . Angel Acosta AGENDA ITEM 1 - Discussion of Proposed Arguello Sculpture : Mr . Weeks gave the background on the sculpture of Senora Arguello and showed diagrams of the pedestal prepared by the Department of Public Works , which would cost approximately ' 600 . The proposed location of the sculpture would be at Arguello Street , between Marshall Street and Broadway. Mr . Weeks then introduced Mr . An gel Acosta , who explained his interest in the project and told of his efforts in bringing it to completion . He brought in the bronze bust of Senora Arguello , sculpted by Ray Lorenzato , instructor in the Fine Arts Department of College of San Mateo , for the Commission ' s approval . Following examination of the sculpture and the plan for the pedestal , the following motion was made by Commissioner Krueger , seconded by Commissioner Mears , and carried by voice vote : MOTION : That the Civic Cultural Commission recommend to the City Council acceptance of the bust and construction by the City of the pedestal . ADJOURNMENT : The Commission thanked Mr . Acosta for bringing the heavy sculpture for its approval and , there being no further business , the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 00 , p . m . MARCIA PONCIA , Chairman i e