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Civic Cultural Commission page 4 Minutes of September 11, I997 Department of Transportation's budget was increased $1.3 billion only 2 months into the new 5 year plan. She also noted that $5,300.00 was approved from the Port for the Summer Concert Series. M/S Piulle/Saye: To designate $800.00 of the Commission's remaining funds for the elementary art concert. Motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Ball commented that she would like to have the Commission be more concise in its review of grant applications. The Commissioners took a break befin►een 8:30 and 8:50pm. Chairperson Ball agreed to call the Mayor regarding the date the request for additional funding would be reviewed by the City Council. ITEM 3 — FOCUS 97-98 Commissioner Britschgi commented on the idea of bringing all art agencies together. Staff and Commissioner Britschgi will meet to develop a proposal for the entire Commission to review. Commissioner Britschgi commented on budget process. She and Commissioner Distefano will serve on budget committee along with Chairperson Ball. ITEM 4— EVALUATION OF CULTURAL EVENTS HELD DURING THE PAST 30 DAYS , -Commissioner Saye attended a reception at the art center for the Zhuhai delegation. -Commissioner Distefano attended the reception for the Colima delegation sponsored by Hispanos Unidos, Mayor Hartnett and Vice Mayor Howard. She also attended the City Hall dedication. -Commissioner Piulle attended an art show at the Presidio. She expressed her disappointment on the Art Center reception for the Zhuhai and Colima delegations. -Commissioner Redington also attended the reception at the Art Center and the City Hall dedication. -Commissioner Britschgi was impressed with the gift from Zhuhai delegation to the City. She attended a concert of a German band at Flower Haus Staudt. She also attended the Palo Alto Art and Craft Fair.