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Minutes of the Civic Culfura!Commission Page 2 Thursday,November 5, 1998 reaction to the plan should be included in the packet. Superintendent Centeno indicated that if Ms. Waters wanted materials sent with the packet that they needed to arrive no later than the Thursday preceding the meeting. Dave Stuart spoke regarding: his interest in seeing support for the restoration of Carrington Hall, which is $2.5 million short of goal; whether City General fund dollars can be used to support the restoration; the proposal for a new theater complex in downtown and the Fox Theater. Commissioner Schenone commented on the availability of other theaters including Canada College and the Veterans Memorial Building. Loretta Knight also commented that the Sequoia Alumni Association was also involved in the Carrington Restoration project. Item 1- Library Programs No materials were received prior to the meeting. The Library representative was unable to attend. The Commission recessed from 7:30 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. to accommodate Commissioners pictures being taken by Lewis Miller on behalf of the Council. The following item was taken out of order at this time: Item 5 - Sub Committee Reports, Summer Concerts Vice Chairperson Redington reported on his visit to the Port Commission to request funds for the summer concerts. The Port Commissioners passed a resolution authorizing $5,300 for the series on the condition that a concert be held at the Port at a mutually agreed upon time. M/S B.Pierce/R.Schenone moved to thank the Port Commission for their generous contribution of$5,300 and to provide at least one concert at the Port of Redwood City. Motion passed unanimously. Item 2 -Grant Requests The Commission agreed to hear all grant requests prior to making any decisions. -Peninsula Celebration Association — Robert Slusser Mr. Slusser commented on the request for$4,000.00 funding for Peninsula Celebration Association (PCA)to support the Holiday Parade and Showcase for the Commission's own Tis the Season Program. Commissioner Saye noted he would be abstaining as he is a member of the PCA Board of Directors. Several Commissioners commented on the improved attendance; the number of community groups involved; the impact on Downtown Businesses and the fact that the event was put together by former Commission Chairperson, Virginia Ball.