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Civic Cultural Commission Page 2 Minutes of April 2, 1998 Commission to talk about their work plans, Council expectations and any suggested changes. M/S Saye/Redington: To hold the regular May 7th Commission meeting and use the time to develop suggestions for the May 1 1 tn Study Session with Council. Motion passed unanimously. M/S Britschgi/Redington: That the Civic Cultural Commission urges Council to make appointments to the Commission by end of May so that a seven member body will review funding applications. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Britschgi encouraged members whose terms were ending in 1998 to consider re-applying for the Commission. ITEM 3 — SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS -Banner Policy M/S Saye/Distefano: That the Commission does not support any use of banners downtown other than on the wire on the 2400 block of Broadway. Motion passed. (Yes-4, No-1 Britschgi) Commissioner Britschgi did not support the motion because this would exclude use of the clocktower. Commissioner Distefano indicated she did not support the use of the clocktown for banners and Commissioner Saye indicated that the type of banners required would be too expensive for most groups. -Budget Superintendent Centeno reported that the new grant process letter and application were sent out on March 16. She asked Commissioners to review the list and notify staff if there are additional groups or organizations which should receive this packet. She also noted that Council budget study sessions have been set for June 29, July 6, and July 9t'' if needed. All Commissioners noted that they had individually been asked to sponsor a Redwood City Educational Foundation fundraiser on May 19 from 6:00- 8:OOpm; tickets are 530.00 each. -Public Art Commissioner Britschgi will follow-up with Joel Patterson on art work at City Hall. She noted that she had been approached to see if the Commission would be interested in co-sponsorship of an art piece with the Historical Museum in the coming year. Commissioner Britschgi reported that a Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Historical Museum will be held on April 28 at 2:OOpm at the new site. Commissioner Saye inquired about the 1939 wing of the building being used as an art wing. None of the Commissioners were aware of any new information on the project.