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Civic Cultural Commission August 7, 1997 Minutes 2 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Henry Use distributed copies of a written report and commented on effectiveness of the Commission's $8,350 grant for the NOTES Program. He responded to questions regarding the relationship of this program to attempt to have more music and art teachers in the schools; cost per pupil for the program; teacher training and advertisement of the school performances. At Mr. Use's request the Commission agreed to write a letter to Pacific Sticks Percussion Ensemble asking them to contact Kollage prior to setting dates with schools to avoid duplication. Mr. Use commented that his organization was working closely with both RESCUE, Peninsula Youth Symphony and the Redwood City School District to coordinate programs. Mr. Use noted he would send flyers to the Commission on the Tapestry of Talent Festival being held in Downtown San Jose over the Labor Day weekend. ITEM 1 LIBRARY PROGRAMS Corinne Centeno reported that Library personnel were unable to attend the meeting but had requested that time be set aside at the September meeting for the new Library Director Yvonne Chen to introduce herself to the Commission. Commissioners asked staff to extend an invitation to Ms. Chen. ITEM 2 CONSIDERATION OF GRANT REQUESTS Chairperson Ball asked Commissioner Piulle to take over chairing the meeting as she had lost her voice. a. Redwood City International Daniela Devencenzi, President of Redwood City International answered questions regarding the grant request to support art exhibitions and performances at Canada College for a "Tri Sister City" program, including the extent of fundraising among corporations; the reasons for charging admission to the art exhibit; the uses of funds raised at Sister City events; the status of Colima Mexico as a sister city; and a potential grant from the Peninsula Community Foundation Neighborhood Grants Program to purchase a block of tickets to the Canada performance. Ms. Devencenzi expressed her concern that so little funding remained available just a few weeks into the fiscal year. Commissioners provided their observations regarding the funding process. b. Vintage Music Theater Mr. McKenna responded to questions and spoke regarding volunteer activities his band would be involved with during the month of December. He noted that one of the guest artists had indicated he would be unable to attend so that the amount requested should be reduced by $1,500. Mr. McKenna shared information regarding the Disney Corporation's refurbishment of several historic theaters in New York City and the positive impact this was having on the neighborhood. In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. McKenna noted that the Commission could postpone a decision on his grant request until word regarding additional funding from Council was available.