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7.A continued. Vice Mayor Hartnett stated: "With respect to the issue of $500,000 of anticipated unexpended General Fund money, I would like to have the issue ofthat money put on a subsequent Council agenda where we would consider whether or not that ought to be considered in connection with the police staffing and whether or not as a Council we'd refer that issue to the police committee to give us a recommendation." MEMO 11/30/94 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Council discussion and recommendation to staff regarding agreement with the Redwood City Art Center for new Art Center Tenant Improvements at 2625 Broadway. REPORT: Planning Director Patterson, November 28, 1994 Planning Director Patterson stated this item will go back to Council with more information on December 12, 1994. Councilmember Buchan expressed support of the concept and requested additional items to be considered regarding conditions of a cooperative venture and the possibility of a rotating art exhibit for City Buildings. Councilmember La Berge expressed interest in the downtown location for the Art Center and a commitment from members of the Association to work with high school students and the opportunity of building ties with youth. In response to Vice Mayor Hartnett's request for clarification on owner paid improvements Director Patterson stated that requests for special improvements needed specifically for artists will be paid by the artists group. Vice Mayor Hartnett requested more specifics for City funding and the option of extending a lease beyond two or three years. Councilwoman Steinfeld requested more information on December 12th regarding fund- raising, grant writing, and expenses. Councilwoman Howard was pleased with the site location, prefers looking at a long term lease, pursuing Federal tax exempt status and working on a strong relationship with the School District. Joan Jordan, Redwood City Art Center 1020 Middlefield Road, thanked the Council and City Manager for their support. Jordan stated that the artist group had applied for a 501 C3 but there is a waiting period of one year before writing grants. The art group is currently working with students from several schools, offering workshops and has been working on fund-raisers. The Art Center has been negotiating with the owner of 2625 Middlefield Road. MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Regular Meeting Minutes Page No. 450 November 28, 1994 Page 7