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Council Members asked City Manager Everett for a report on amount of money the City grants to other private organizations and how much input City has into the groups' policies and operations. MEMO 3/3/92 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor La Berge invited anyone who wished to speak on this subject to please do so. The following people addressed the Council: Geri Mayers, 2302 Broadway, Redwood City, stated this proposal did nothing for the downtown area; the $750 rental was too stiff for non profit groups; and the Peninsula Center Stage had not allowed local groups adequate access to the Fox Theatre in the past and without a binding agreement there were no assurances local groups would have access in the future. Ralph Nobles, 3720 country Club Drive, Redwood City, spoke in favor of the Task Force and its recommendations Bill Starr, 747 Rosewood Drive, Palo Alto, professional director at the Circle Star advised he had tried to interest the Peninsula Center Stage with a proposal for a Children's Academy and other activities that would be fund raisers with the proceeds to go back into the Theatre, but PCS denied him access to the Theatre. Dave Faussone, 819 Upland Road, Redwood City, accompanied by his wife and three daughters spoke in favor of the proposal, and described his family's positive experience with Peninsula Center Stage as actors and active , participants, and stated he was embarrassed when the City previously turned ' down a request for assistance by PCS. , ! Gladys Woodhams, 601 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, spoke in favor of the proposal as a wonderful opportunity for quality cultural events. Michael Spicer, representing Peninsula Center Stage, spoke in favor of the proposal describing the experience and professionalism of the PCS. Robert Slusser, Chairperson of the Redwood City Parks and Recreation Commission, stated "the arts" cannot survive without sponsorship; it is vital that the City establish partnerships with local art groups; and the agreement with Peninsula Center Stage should be specific as to the use of the Theatre by Redwood City groups, and benefits to the building itself. Mr. Slusser suggested that squabbling be put aside and the twelve month experiment be allowed to go forward. Guy Bennett, member of the Redwood City Port Commission, spoke in favor of the proposal and described the successful negotiations his wife's theatrical group had with Peninsula Center Stage for their comedy night last year, and encouraged the City and PCS to commit to higher maintenance for the Theatre. Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes March 2, 1992 MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 Page 6 Page No. 011 -'" .._,