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Amy Oliver, Sequoia High School senior, spoke of flooding, disrepair, condemned portions <br /> and urged taking advantage of the possibilities. <br /> <br /> Bill Vinci spoke of the best kept secret in Redwood City and felt the synergy between the <br /> Carrington Hall restoration and the downtown community could lead to something positive <br /> with nurturing to invigorate it. <br /> <br /> Rusty Epps supported the project and offered a check for $1,000 to CHARO from a local <br /> businessperson. He urged seizing the opportunity to restore this facility. <br /> <br /> Council questions included whether Sequoia High School is providing any funding and if a <br /> projected budget for the next two years exists. Concern was expressed for deferred <br /> maintenance if profits are not sufficient and concern about the high school students' usage <br /> allotment. <br /> <br /> Mr. Penna explained Carrington Hall will be more accessible to non-profit groups and <br /> performing groups that cannot afford the rental of privately owned high tech professional <br /> studios. He explained maintenance fees would be incorporated into the user fees. <br /> <br /> M/S Claire/Ira to accept the presentation in concept, include the possibility and review the <br /> acceptance of the grant proposal for $1million dollars as a potential goal beginning with the <br /> priority setting and budget process in early 2000. The motion passed by a majority roll call <br /> vote with Council Member Hartnett voting no. MINUTE ORDER NO. 99-134 <br /> <br /> Council Member Hartnett could not support in concept but supported discussion in the <br /> priorities session in January to then provide direction as Council sees fit. <br /> <br /> Council comments included thought that the historic character exists and should be viewed <br /> along with priorities and basics that effect peoples' lives every day and need to see funding <br /> sources and a work plan. Compliments were expressed regarding the group's organization and <br /> presentation. <br /> <br /> 9:20 p.m. - Council Member Claire left the meeting <br /> <br /> 9:20-9:32 p.m. - Recess <br /> <br />5. STAFF REPORTS <br /> <br /> A. Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Issues; (803) <br /> <br /> Financial Services Director Ponty introduced the overview of how solid waste and recycling is <br /> handled in the community and requested feedback on how to proceed with respect to <br /> substantive changes being recommended by the South Bayside Transfer Station Authority <br /> (SBTSA). <br /> <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTESBOOK'NO. 57 OCTOBER l l, 1999 <br />MINUTES Page No. 439 PAGE 5 <br /> <br /> <br />