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Civic Cultura/Commission p89e 2 Minutes of November 6, 1997 , available, the spring show would need to be postponed and the theme changed. -Peninsula Celebration Association Bill Anderson of Peninsula Celebration Association (PCA) spoke regarding the request for funds from the PCA in support of the Tis the Season Parade. He spoke to the budget including the cost of the fireworks display. Comments from the Commission included whether the request supported entertainment or supporting equipment for the entertainers; and possible assistance from the PCA Foundation Board of Directors. Mr. Anderson responded that PCA became involved in the program based on its ability to provide in-kind rather than monetary support. He noted that the PCA Board is responsible for making investments to keep PCA alive; and pointed out that the Council had provided funds to make sure the Tis the Season project is accomplished. Loretta Knight, a member of Tis the Season Committee, spoke in support of the request noting it will encourage participation at other Tis the Season events and support entertainers. Bob Slusser, Park and Recreation Commissioner, spoke regarding the amount of personal time and resources donated to this "community" effort. Beverly Schutz-Morgan, producer of the post.parade performance, stated the group had learned from last year's event and that the fireworks would make it the only such event on the peninsula. John Holt spoke regarding: the Cultural Commission's sponsorship of the Tis the Season program; the potential draw of fireworks; the desire to make this a regular Redwood City tradition; the need for support from the Commission for the first few years of the event; the regular meetings of the Committee since May; the numerous volunteers involved in the project; and his sense that Council had provided an additional 55,000 to the Commission only for support of Tis the Season activities. In response to Commission questions and comments, Mr. Anderson explained that the Jefferson underpass construction had impacted the parade route. Mr. Holt spoke regarding the Police Departments involvement in setting the route. Chairperson Ball stated the route of the parade will be discussed at the November 12 Tis the Season Committee meeting and the need for PCA to work with the Police Department on this subject. She also discussed the three weeks of events of the Tis the Season program. She shared that the events will also appear in the AAA's "Via" magazine. Loretta Knight spoke about the route of the parade and possible compromises. She stated that one downtown merchant has agreed to do a "Teddy Bear" drive on the night of the parade and pictures with Santa. The Optimist Club is taking out an ad in the Almanac and the Tribune in support of the program. Loretta Knight spoke about the proposed advertising budget for Tis the Season and noted that she has arranged for free PSA's, and use of the Bay Meadows lighted sign on Highway 101 . M/S Piulle/Redington: To not provide funds to the Redwood City School District Instrumental Music Department and to send a letter to them expressing the Commission's regrets of not being able to grant the funds. Motion passed unanimously.