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A Civic Cultura/Commission Page 4 Minutes of October 2, 1997 -Banner Policy Commissioner Redington stated there was no new information to report. -Budget Committee Chairperson Ball reported that the request for additional funding would be heard at the October 6, 1997 City Council meeting. The Commissioners discussed how the presentation would be made, who would speak for the Commission, and who to invite in support. Staff was asked to send Commissioners Saye and Britschgi copies of the Cultural Element and to provide copies of the Board and Commission Handbook to Commissioners Piulle, Saye, Distefano and Redington. ITEM 3 — FOCUS 97-98 Commissioner Britschgi commented on the one page proposal to establish a file with all arts programs mission, whether they are Redwood City-based or perform in Redwood City, and their funding source. Commissioner Piulle spoke regarding the Community Cultural Planning Work Kit she purchased on behalf of the Commission. She suggested that the Youth/Special Events Committee take on the task of collecting data on arts groups. It was the consensus of the group that this committee should pursue the project. Commission Piulle asked that the issue of a policy that no grants be considered before we have a Commission budget session and Council has approved its budget be placed on the November agenda. ITEM 4 — EVALUATION OF CULTURAL EVENTS HELD DURING THE PAST 30 DAYS -Commissioner Distefano reported on the Port's 60t'' Anniversary and the Climate Best Fest. She noted the lack of publicity from the Port and the regular announcements at the Climate Best Fest. -Commissioner Piulle spoke of her tour on the SS Potomac and noted that the tours of the ship were well attended; she noted negative comments about the Climate Fest Fest. -Commissioner Britschgi reported on her tour of the SS Potomac; not thrilled with the Climate Best Fest; she encouraged all to visit to the San Mateo County Historical Museum. -Commissioner Saye commented on the Climate Best Fest advertising. -Chairperson Ball spoke regarding the advertising of the Port celebration and about her tour of the SS Potomac. ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements. The regular meeting of the Civic Cultural Commission was adjourned at 9:30pm to be reconvened at 7:OOpm on Thursday, November 6, 1997 at the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, California.