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ITEM 4 -A.C.T.S. AWARD Commissioner Moran reported that she, Commissioner Ball and Supervisor Hannon met to discuss and evaluate the A.C.T.S. Award program. The positive aspects of the program were that it gave young artists a chance to display their art work and it rewarded those students on their talent. The negatives were difficult communication between the High School District and the teachers in disseminating information; difficulty in judging the entries, especially the performing arts; low participation from students; time intensive for staff; not knowing if students spent their money on art-related supplies or classes. She said the committee recommended that the Commission discontinue the A.C.T.S. Award and use $200.00 of the allocated funds to donate to the Sequoia Art Group to be presented to student artists at their Spring Art Show. The funds could also be used for a lunch time concert in the downtown area. Commissioner Filippi said he agreed with the recommendation and thought the funds could also be used for a new sign/banner for the Cultural Commission's events. Commissioner Fischer said she felt the award should continue but with recognition and a smaller monetary prize. Commissioner Piulle said perhaps giving a gift certificate for art supplies instead of the larger cash award. M/S Filippi/Distefano: That the Commission table the A.C.T.S. Award for this year. Motion passed. The following items were taken out of order: ITEM 9 - SEQUOIA STATION ART Commissioner Fischer reported that she and Commissioners Ball and Distefano met with Charles Jany regarding possible sites for art in the Sequoia Station area. Mr. Jany identified five possible art sites and the group visited each site. Commissioner Fischer said that two sites are within the Sequoia Station shopping complex, one is at the Cal-Train Station, one is on City property near the bus shelters, and the other is located on City property on the east side of the railroad tracks near the bike lockers. She noted that there are no funds available for art at any of the locations including the Cal-Train site. The Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of each site and where it would get the most exposure. Commissioner Piulle said she would like to see a piece of art on the other side of the tracks which would help attract people to the downtown area.