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March 23-Project Read Tutor Training - 6-9pm March 24-Project Read Tutor Training - 6-9pm March 26-VITA tax assistance with basic forms - l0am-2pm ITEM 3 - GRANT REQUEST- PIED PIPER THEATER Burt Liebert of the Pied Piper Theater explained that the group is looking for a building in downtown Redwood City to house their program. Currently the group is renting space at the Art Center where they hold rehearsals and drama classes. Because of space limitations in the Art Center building, the group is unable to use the space full time. Mr. Liebert said the group performed three plays in its first year of operation and is in need of headquarters to hold their classes, build sets, hold rehearsals, and storage space. He indicated the group would be very interested in expanding their classes if they had additional space. Commissioner Piulle asked about the requirement that downtown retail space be used exclusively for retail businesses. Mr. Liebert said he spoke to Gary Bonte of the Planning Departxnent who indicated that a use permit would have to be obtained but he did not see any problem in getting the permit approved. Mr. Liebert said he has researched several potential sites in the downtown area and met with several of the landlords. Before he can sign a lease for any building, Mr. Liebert explained he needed to know the status of his grant request with the Cultural Commission. Mr. Liebert explained his group has received grants from Target and the Richardson family of $500.00 each. The group has put on three plays this year and has used Foothill College, Burgess Theater, and McKinley School for their performance sites. He explained the group is ideally looking for studio space 20' wide by 100' deep in the downtown area. He said he is very interested in the See's Candy Building. Chairperson Filippi said he contacted the Redevelopment Agency regarding the theater group leasing the site and was told that another youth group is also negotiating for the space. M/S Piulle/Redington: To send a letter to See's recommending they consider the application of the Pied Piper Theater group to rent their building. Motion passed. M/S Piulle/Redington: To give rent money for six months to the Pied Piper Theater (6 C«3 $200.00 = $1,200) and to have them come back to the Commission with a report of their progress in locating a new site. If they find a new location, the $200.00 each month will continue for the entire six month period.