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After some discussion, by consensus, Council continued consideration to the next available <br /> Council meeting. MII�IiJTE ORDER 00 <br /> B. Council Member Howazd announced that the Fair Oaks Library, 2510 Middlefield Road, is <br /> hosting an event on Friday, December 15 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. sponsored by the Friends of <br /> the Library. La Gran Posada includes children's activities, dancing, music and celebration <br /> for the holidays. <br /> 9. STAFF REPORTS — None � <br /> A. Guidelines for City of Redwood City's Contribution toward Cazrington Hall <br /> Mayor Ruskin explained previous Council consensus was to commit $250,000.00 towazd <br /> the renovation of Cazrington Hall deeming it to be of great value to the residents of <br /> Redwood City. Staff was directed to provide recommended guidelines for the disbursement <br /> of funds. <br /> Assistant to the City Manager Gonzalez stated guidance from Council is being sought in <br /> how the money should be used and spent. A point of clarification for Guideline no. 6, 3'� <br /> bullet, the words "or groups" should be added after the word "individuals". She stated <br /> Guideline no. 7 is the specific area to focus on and whether in-kind donations would be <br /> allowed. <br /> Steve Penna stated the donations are currently at $3,075,000.00 including the school <br /> district contribution, private fundraising and grants from other organizations. A timeline of <br /> closing down Carrington Hall the first week in June for approximately 18 months has been <br /> set. <br /> � Council discussion included Council presence for support in fundraising and concern that <br /> funds should be returned to the City if construction does not occur in a reasonable amount <br /> of time. <br /> Steve Penna thanked Council for their support when discussing donations with corporate <br /> individuals. He asked consideration of the in-kind contributions as a match such as the <br /> supply of materials for a certain aspect of the project. He stated the Packard Foundation has <br /> indicated a grant for $150,000.00 toward the project and if $150,000.00 of the $250,000.00 <br /> from the City could be used to match the grant. <br /> M/S Pierce/Claire to: <br /> i) Approve the Guidelines to be Used in Releasing City Funds for Carrington Hall <br /> Renovation Project, and Authorize Staff to Distribute the Funds as per the <br /> Guidelines with the following revisions. <br /> REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2000 <br /> MINUTES PAGE 4 <br />