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388 Account No , 570-Community Promotion : In response to question by Councilman Norris , City Manager indicated the quarterly Newsletter would be coming out shortly . It was noted that Mitchell Webber and Hugh Green , representing the Redwood City Downtown Association , were present . Mr . Webber stated that they under- stood that, $4 , 000 had not been budgeted for their association this year , and while they favored City ' s cutting down expenses , they did require money for programs which have been planned for the next three years . In response to question by Councilman Henderson , Mr . Webber affirmed that City had cor .- pleted payments for. the Christmas decorations , but needed funds for re- furbishing and restoration . City Manager advised that elimination from the budget was based on completion of the acquisition contract for the decorations , that they were now fully purchased , with the final payment made in the 1972-73 budget under a three-year agreement at $4 , 000 per year . In discussion concerning commercial areas other than downtown , it was felt that Staff should look at the whole issue and not just downtown , otherwise there would be criticism that the City is not doing for the neighborhood shopping centers what it is doing for the downtown area . Mayor Keckley noted that a memorandum. ( Manpower and Equipment Cost for Municipal_ Assistance in Civic Promotions for 1972 ) had been handed to Council this morning , and asked that the matter be referred to staff for report back in more detail . Under the same account , Councilman Henderson commented that she understood that Gary Doupnik , of Peninsula Celebration Association , had intended to be at this meeting , concerning request on behalf of PCA for an additional $1 , 000 in connection with the selection of "Miss Redwood City Pageant " . She felt that the PCA was far more capable to underwrite this than the City is and suggested , if Council agreed with her that the request should be re- jected , action should be taken so that they would be aware . Councilman Rhodes felt that the PCA contributes more to the City than any other group , and moved that 31 , 000 be included in the budget to PCA . Mayor. Keckley asked whether City contributed anything to PCA for their projects , and Assistant City Manager advised that City provides funds for the annual fireworks dis - play , and costs relating to the 4th of July Parade . It was the consensus that further discussion or action be deferred until later in the meeting to allow time for Mr . Doupnik to arrive . Councilman Norris expressed interest in receiving information as to how PCA is funded, and what services it provided . Councilman Henderson felt this was something the PCA should provide , rather than City staff . In response to question by Councilman Henderson , City Manager indicated that he believed costs for City Hall Christmas decorations was slightly more , and this was because of need for replacements . 5/12/73 Adj . Reg . Mtg .