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Civic Cu/tural Commission Pege 3 Minutes of Oc�ober �4, 1999 - ITEM 4 - PUBLIC ART ORDINANCE Commissioner Britschgi reported on her conversation with Joan Jor�lan of the Redwood City Art Center regarding her meeting with David Irmer the developer of the proposed theater project. In their conversation, Mr. Irmer " noted that he would iike to see public art as part of the new cinema development. After further discussion, the Commission agreed to have their Public Art Committee bring back a recommendation on public art in both city owned and private facilities as well as any percentage for the arts in public or private developments. Such a recommendation should include what role the Commission should play from serving in an advisory capacity or having total control over a project. The Committee should also look at the ordinance provided by Mr. Watry at the Commission's September, 1999 meeting. ITEM 5 - SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS -Budget Commissioner Del Carlo noted that a report on a Public Art Fund recommendation would be available at the November meeting. -Children and Schools Commissioner Schenone reported that her committee was recommending the continuance of the Art and Poetry contest. The Committee recommends that the timeline be adjusted so that awards are presented at the May Commission meeting; that the theme for the Contest be °Your Hope for the Future; for K-5 the theme should be what they hope before they are 13 years of age; 6-8 grades hopes for their future. In the younger age group, judging should encourage high participation, creativity and heartfelt inspiration. More professional judging should be used for the 6-8 graders. The Committee asked the full Commission to think about the theme and timeline issues for approval at next month's meeting. It was noted that Redwood City 2000 would be holding a town hall meeting in mid October and that the Committee may want to champion youth art programs at that level. The Commission was also invited to think creatively about prizes and other ways of thanking both the participants and the judges. -CCC Sponsored Events Commissioner Del Carlo reported that the survey on the concerts taken at the last event was inconclusive about the location; and provided good comments on the types of groups that the audiences appreciated. Corrected survey results will be available next month. Commissioner DelCarlo also spoke of her participation with the Tis the Season Committee. The group is planning a parade at 4:30 p.m. on December 4, 1999 followed by tree lighting, carols and fireworks. -Planning. Commissioner Pierce reported on her participation in the Department Strategic Planning Group looking at a 10 year plan. -Publ;c Art �