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Commissioner Ball asked if PCS has applied for any grants to help subsidize their program and PCS Chairperson Beth Ann Fischer stated their board is pursing this matter. The Commissioners suggested various businesses to contact for funding. Commissioner Filippi asked how many Redwood City residents attend PCS performances and Commissioner Fischer asked about what percentage of the mailings go to Redwood City residents and Mr. Bliznick said he would check with Kenneth Spicer for this information. Two separate mailings are done - one for Redwood City shows and one for Palo Alto shows. Commissioners Ball and Piulle asked if PCS would acknowledge the Cultural Commission's sponsorship in their brochure, advertisements, and programs and Mr. Bliznick said they would. M/S Piulle/Saye: To grant $30,000.00 to Peninsula Center Stage. The Commissioners inquired about the specific musicals PCS would be presenting and the PCS staff explained that licensing houses do not allow them to announce this information until the rights are given to use the materials. They explained it is a very competitive business and they are unable to announce this information at this time. Motion passed unanimously. ITEM 3-ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE-TOM GILMAN -Discussion of Mural Guidelines Tom Gilman, chairperson of the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) stated his committee has discussed their concerns about mural guidelines. There are two types of murals - privately funded murals and publicly funded murals. He felt the City may have more control over the publicly funded murals than private murals, but that the City should have equally high standards for both. Mr. Gilman said the AAC should have some input on the approval of murals as they have considerable effect on architecture of Redwood City. It was suggested that perhaps a joint study session could be held with AAC and the Cultural Commission to develop a joint recommendation on mural guidelines which would then go to the Planning Commission and City Council. It was also suggested that a sub-committee from each group could meet to discuss the matter. Supervisor Hannon will check with Charles Jany to determine if AAC had formally adopted the draft guidelines. Mr. Gilman said he would find out if the AAC's comments were incorporated into the draft document in order to move forward with this matter. Commissioners Piulle and Distefano will serve on the sub- committee with Commissioner Fischer as an alternate. This matter will be placed on the October agenda.