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372 any , might occur , and there were other scientific studies underway . Comment made that it wo _. ld be important to keep priority with. Corps of Engineers top- most so this maintenance car be resumed under new rulings when the criteria has been settled . In concluding discussion , 3oard acknowledged the value of having met with Council for mutual discussion and also suggested further scheduled meetings with the Council . Civic Cultural Commission : Chairman Buickerood reported on members of their Commission whom had been present for most of the all - day meeting and their interest in all the dis - cussion held concerning City- wide interests and their interest in helping City to achieve goals . Fe advised of the event this day being celebrated at Canada College for " Cinco de Mayo " one of the main holidays of those of Mexican heritage and that some of the Commissioners were participants from their group . He noted great expertise contained in their Commission as witnessed by the well organized and well attended recent City-wide art festival . He felt Commission well aware of the City ' s wealth of historical background and their hopes to expand on preserving the cultural heritage inherent in City . Commissioner Dragan stated his changing philosophies since working with Commission and trying to promote cultural aspects for community in that he felt best use possible should be made of all City facilities , including school facilities , to make culture and ongoing program . It was noted many ideas which were being studied by their group featuring historical and cultural aspects of. City , such as a museum eventually , but meanwhile bring- ing interest downtown through front store window displays and involvement of everyone ; use of Easter Bowl , similar. to Stern Grove in San Francisco , with proper improvements , ideas for light operas and ballets , and many other areas being explored for cultural programs for entire City . Commissioner Buickerrood then noted their Commission had been operating with- out budgeted funds or staffing , but understood some funds were to be in - cluded in next fiscal year for this purpose . He then reported on possi- bility of making an application for matching funds from ABAG since there had been some endowment of Federal funding made for art , and reported that Burlingame and Sari Carlos are making such applications . Tf this were a possibility it was noted how their Commission could plan more involved programs than those supported mainly by their own efforts and voluntary support by others , as with the recent art festival . 5/5/73 Adj. Reg . Mtg .