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Civic Cultural Commission Page� Minutes of September S, 1996 Commissioners Britschgi and Saye will work with Mr. Silverman to assist him in the appeal. Commissioners Britschgi (chair), Saye and Redington will work on the Hoover Mural Project subcommittee. -Peninsula Center Stage Peter Bliznick stated the funds received from the City represent 10% of the PCS operating budget. Last year PCS drew 18,200 paying customers into Redwood City. He noted that 30% of their subscribers have a Redwood City address as compared to only 24% with the Palo Alto Players. Commissioner Ball felt there should be better recognition of the Commission on the PCS brochure and Mr. Bliznick stated that each press releas� mentions the Cultural Commission in addition to the title page and the list of donors in each program. Commissioner Britschgi commended PCS on their performances and asked what the impact would be if the Commission reduced their amount of funding to PCS. Mr. Bliznick said it would depend on the reduction which he would have to take back to the PCS Board. Paul Sanfilipo commented on the excellent performances by PCS and also about difficulties several groups have encountered trying to rent the Fox Theater. Police Officer Gilbert Granado spoke about a recent P.A.L. fundraising event held at the Fox and serious concerns that he has about the facility and the Fox event staff. PCS Artistic Director Dennis Lickteig spoke about the participants' positive experiences at PCS. Commissioner Ball felt there should be more cooperation between PCS and community organizations when renting the Fox Theater. Commissioner Britschgi asked if drama students could watch a PCS dress rehearsal and Mr. Bliznick stated they currently give tours to all Redwood City 7th graders but he would be willing to talk about this proposal. Mr. Bliznick mentioned that non-profit organizations get a better rate than private companies renting the Fox and the rates have not changed in 5 years. He said it costs $100,000 annually to operate the Fox Theater and that non-profit rentals must cover normal operating costs. M/S Distefano/Ball: To grant $20,000.00 to the Peninsula Center Stage. Roll Call Vote: Yes-2 (Ball, Distefano) No-4 (Britschgi, Redington, Saye, Piulle) Motion failed. Chairperson Piulle mentioned that perhaps the Commission would consider reducing their funding to PCS in the future. M/S Britschgi/Saye: To grant $30,000.00 to the Peninsula Center Stage.