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-Superintendent Hartman reviewed a letter she received from the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board regarding funding for art for the CalTrain station. ITEM 1-LIBRARY PROGRAM3 Supervisor Hedges announced the open house for the Fair Oaks Library will be held on January 11 from 4:OOpm-7:OOpm and invited all the Commissioners to attend. A new program for teen volunteers has just begun and several teens have signed up. She mentioned Diane Middlebrook will have a program beginning at the end of March. A copy of the January Library activities is att�ched. ITEM 2-VINTAGE MUSIC THEATER GRANT REQUEST This item will be deferred until the February meeting. ITEM 3-EL CAMINO YOUTH SYMPHONY GRANT REQUEST The Commissioners asked questions of Sara Salsbury of the El Camino Youth Symphony regarding their grant request. Commissioner Piulle asked about the consultation fee of a Fox Theater technician listed in their budget. Commissioner Saye offered to post flyers for the concert in downtown Redwood City. Commissioner Ball asked about the rent charged by the Fox Theater and how many people were expected at this year's performance. Commissioner Filippi asked Ms. Salsbury to notify John Gill and McKinley Schools about the rnncert. He said he wants to know how many children will go free to the concer*_ so the Commission can send a letter to ask the Fox Theater to waive the $1.00 fee per ticket. M/S Filippi/Fischer: To grant El Camino Youth Symphony $2,000. Commissioner Saye mentioned he would try to get a publicity item in the Redwood City Tribune for the concert. Motion passed. ITEM 4- CARRINGTON HALL REPORT Commissioners Saye and Fischer reported on the progress of the Carrington Hall Committee. The structural study will begin on January 6 and will not take long to complete. The Committee is looking at forming various sub- committees to work on different subjects. The committee is also looking for a stronger p�rtnership with the schools.