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5) Parks, Recreation and Community Services (taken out of order.) Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Griffiths presented the Department budget and described all the projects taking place in Redwood Shores, including: Marlin Park, Shannon Way Playground, the Belmont School/Redwood City Community Center project, the new maintenance facility, the Lido landscaping; and the hiring of a new Park Supervisor. Director Griffiths discussed the projected revenues from the new Red Morton Center, and Supervisor Hannon described the Red Morton Center fund raising projects, including the tile program that was extended to August 15, 1995. Tamara Puille, member of the Civic Cultural Commission, described the importance of the Red Morton Center, cultural events and achievements in Redwood City, and made a plea for an additional $15,000 for permanent art in the new Red Morton Center. At 1054 P.M., MIS: STEINFELD/SANFILIPO TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL 11:15 P.M. CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 95-133 Superintendent Hartman described the Civic Cultural Commission's proposals for their 1995/96 FY budget and presented the Commission's requests including the guidelines and grants processes; the new policy that gives the Civic Cultural Commission responsibility for disbursement of their total budget, $62, 595; the $15,000 formerly for the Fox theatre would now be used for that site or other kinds of activities or sites, and the proposed budget would continue to earmark $30,000 for 1995/96 FY for Peninsula Center Stage as part of the application process as any group that comes before the Commission requesting funds. Councilman Sanfilipo talked about rotating art throughout the community and with neighboring communities to save money on the cost of art. Superintendent Hartman advised that issue was being discussed for the new City Hall, and the Civic Cultural Commission believed that permanent art pieces were also desired. In answer to Council questions, Director Griffiths described the boards, committees and commissions supported by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services. Councilwoman Howard discussed the services of the Child Care Coordinator and advised she would like to see that position funded at 30 hours again, and acknowledged that some objectives had not made it to the printer for the Child Care Coordination budget objectives. MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 Adjourned Special Council Meeting Budget Study Session Minutes Page No. 243 July 10, 1995 Page 6 ---.. .-.u