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Motion passed unanimously. Officers for 1996 will be Tamara Piulle as chairperson and Jeff Filippi as vice chairperson. M/S Piulle/Saye: To extend the meeting 15 minutes to 9:45pm. Motion passed. ITEM 14-FOCUS 96/COMMISSION WORKPLAN Commissioner Piulle showed the Commissioners a chart she designed with all the various sub-committees currently in existence for the Cultural Commission. She will be update the chart as changes occur. It was requested that "Publicity" be added to the March agenda. The Commissioners reviewed the 1995 Cultural Commission Annual Report to City Council and made corrections to finalize the report. Commissioner Filippi suggested having an announcement board and establishing a library file of performing bands. M/S Filippi/Distefano: To extend the meeting 10 more minutes. Motion passed. Commissioner Piulle asked about the John Gill dance program and the fact that they were supposed to provide their own space for this activity as noted on their grant application. Commissioner Saye said he understood the program will be held at the Community Activities Building (CAB) on Fridays from 9:00-11:30am and the Veterans Memorial Senior Center on Tuesday afternoons. Superintendent Hartman verified that the program has been scheduled at the CAB and class will begin February 2, but that nothing has been scheduled at the Senior Center due to space availability. The issue of insurance was discussed with Ms. Bena and she is being covered by the School District. The sub-committee will meet to discuss the matter further. ITEM 15- EVALUATION OF CULTURAL EVENTS HELD DURING THE PAST 30 DAYS -Commissioner Ball said she and Commissioner Saye attended the Chamber of Commerce installation dinner and the theme was helping the schools. She noted that construction was beginning of a downtown park in San Carlos. -Commissioner Saye went to the Palo Alto Players' production of George III at the Lucie Stern Theater and said it was very well done. -Commissioner Piulle spoke about the Grand Opening of the new Red Morton Center and the Commission's paver installed in the brick entryway.