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Councilman Murray requested daily operating cost figures from the representatives of the Peninsula Center Stage, Mike and Ken Spicer. MEMO 3/17/92 Helen Graves, 371 Idyllwild, also stated the main problem was access to the Theatre by local and non-profit groups, and expressed support for tying the $30,000 grant to maintenance or insurance, and asked why PCS didn't seek other sponsors. Mrs. Graves stated that if the Council approved this grant, PCS would return every year asking for additional funding. In answer to Councilman Claire's questions, Mayor La Berge advised that the City had approached the Peninsula Center Stage and asked them if they would be interested in putting on performances at the Fox Theatre with a grant from the Redevelopment Agency; and, the Fox Theatre Task Force with memberships from the Council, the Peninsula Center Stage, the Historic Resources Advisory Committee, the Downtown Association and the Chamber had decided upon the amounts of $30,000 to PCS and $15,000 to the Civic Cultural Commission. Ernest Wuthmann, Redwood City Resident and member of the Peninsula Center Stage Board of Directors described how the City of Redwood City approached PCS and his involvement with the Task Force. In answer to Council questions, Mr. Wuthman advised that the Palo Alto Players and Peninsula Center Stage were entirely separate entities and no funds ever commingle, apologized for not knowing exact figures requested by Council, and advised that PCS does want to share the Fox Theatre as much as possible. Also, Mr. Wuthman agreed PCS would keep specific records, including requests from outside groups to use the Theatre, and provide detailed information to the Council at the end of the twelve month experiment. Mayor La Berge advised two more members would be added to the Fox Theatre Task Force: Planning Commission Chairman Paul Sanfilipo and Senior Affairs Vice Chairman Jack Anthony. Also, the Task Force would concentrate on guaranteeing access, maintenance and preservation of the Theatre. M/S: STANGEL/GREENALCH FOR CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE FOX THEATRE TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS. Councilman Claire asked the originator and seconder of the motion if they would add the following stipulations to RECOMMENDATION NO.4: 1) THAT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PRODUCTION COSTS IN REDWOOD CITY BE PROVIDED TO THE TASK FORCE; AND 2) THAT ACCESS ACCOUNTABILITY BE REPORTED TO THE TASK FORCE SO RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR USE OF THE THEATRE COULD BE DOCUMENTED Both the originator and seconder agreed to the addition. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-030 Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 1992 Page 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 Page No. 25 1 "--""" '.'r-""""""" ...-....