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department's budget. She noted the Commissioners are welcome to attend and speak at the City Council budget hearings in June. The Commissioners discussed the funds donated from the Port Commission for the 1994 Summer Concert Program. They also suggested looking into uses of Redevelopment monies for cultural events. Commissioner Piulle asked if the $980.00 leftover from the Fox Theater Funding Program could be used by the Cultural Commission. Superintendent Hartman will check the Fox Theater Guidelines to see what stipulations would apply to the use of the remaining funds. The Commissioners want to see if the Cultural Commission can help with the renovation of Carrington Hall through the possible use of Redevelopment funds. The Commissioners asked that a letter be sent to Sequoia High School Principal Earl Walker and Sequoia Union High School District Superintendent Merle Fruehling to investigate the current needs of Carrington Hall because of immediate funding available in the Commission's budget. It was suggested that Councilman Paul Sanfilipo be invited to the April meeting to speak about Carrington Hall. The Commissioners discussed using a portion of their FY94-95 budget to purchase public art. They felt that funds should not have to be allocated out of the Commission's small budget to pay for public art in City facilities but that funds should be incorporated within each City project for art. M/S Moran/Redington: To eliminate the $2,000 allocated for a public art program in the FY94-95 budget. Motion passed. Commissioner Ball said she would contact Joe Marchi to discuss a future joint program. Commissioner Distefano will check with the Redwood City Merchants Group; Commissioner Moran will check with the Redwood City Art Center; and Chairperson Filippi will check with Pete's Harbor for possible activities and grants. All Commissioners will report back at the April meeting. Miss Redwood City Pageant Grant Request The Commissioners discussed their individual views of the pageant and that the support they give be strictly for cultural aspects of the program. M/S Redington/Ball: To donate $1,000 to the Miss Redwood City Pageant to be used specifically for entertainment or scholarships. Commissioner Piulle said she would not support the grant because she felt it was a beauty pageant and it was not an appropriate event for the Cultural Commission to fund. Commissioner Ball felt it was not just a beauty pageant but gives encouragement to young women and an opportunity to advance.