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Civic Cultural Commission Page 3 Minutes of March 7, 2002 M/S Douglas/Kushin: To send a letter to Principal Morgan Marchbanks, Superintendent 3oAnn Smith, and the Board of Trustees expressing the Commission's concerns about the music program at Sequoia High School and to offer the Commission's assistance and setting up a meeting to discuss the matter further. Motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Dale agreed to draft the letter for the Commission. ITEM 1 — COMMISSION STRATEGIC PLAN DISCUSSION The Commissioners reviewed the draft Strategic Plan and made suggestions and corrections to the document. A revised document will be provided to the Commissioners at the April meeting for further review and approval. ITEM 2 — SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS -Budget The Commissioners reviewed the Large Grant Funding timeline, guidelines and allocated percentages. M/S Ball/Soultanian: To accept the percentages on the Large Grant funding packet as presented. Motion passed. M/S Kushin/Britschgi: To accept the Large Grant funding report as presented. Motion passed. The Commissioners discussed their proposed budget increase for Fiscal Years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004. Director Centeno explained that City staff has been instructed to maintain 0-2% increase in supplies and services and capital expenses. The Commissioners discussed increasing their proposed budget to $1.50 per capita in year one of the budget and $2.00 per capita in year two. M/S Del Carlo/Ball: That the Commission request over the two year budget cycle, an increase of $1.50 per capita in year one and $2.00 per capita in year two. Motion passed unanimously. -Children and Schools Commissioner Soultanian reported she contacted all schools participating in this year's Art Contest and also contacted two local newspapers about advertising the contest. The Commissioners were asked to help pick-up the art contest entries from local schools on Friday, March 15 or Monday,