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Civic Cultural Commission Page 2 Minutes of November 4, 1999 no conflict with the large grant process. The awards ceremony would be held at the May meeting rather than the June meeting and the entire process will begin in January. M/S DelCarlo/Schenone: To accept the art contest timeline as presented. Motion passed unanimousty. Chairperson Redington asked the Commissioners to think about ideas for the theme of the contest as it needs to be decided by December. Ideas suggested include: My Favorite Hobby, My Favorite Pet, My Favorite Place to Visit, My Favorite Vacation, and Redwood City 2000 - Your Vision. Commissioneis: P/ease b�ing your ideas and be ieady to make a decision at the Decembe�meeting on the theme fo� the art contest. ITEM 2 - SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS -Budget Commissioner Del Carlo reported she met with Commissioner Britschgi and they would like to have funds set aside for public art for public buildings. The funds woutd be paid by developers and put into a special account for public art. Superintendent Centeno read and handed out copies of Pamela Fischer's column in the Redwood City Independent which spoke about the cancellation and indefinite postponement of "Mame" by the Peninsula Center Stage (PCS) which was to be presented in December at the Fox Theater. The grant made to PCS to cover this production was part of their FY98-99 grant request. Superintendent Centeno will research this matter and write a letter to PCS regarding the cancellation of the production and their grant request agreement. -Planning Commissioner Pierce said she will try to finish the report this month. -Public Art Chairperson Redington and Commissioner Britschgi will be meeting with Nick Watry on November 15 to pursue the establishment of a public art fund. The Commissioners received copies of a League of Califomia Cities document regarding public art in their November packets. Superintendent Centeno stated that Community Development Director Deborah Nelson would like to speak to the Commission at their December meeting regarding her concern about where public art should be located and the development of criteria for locating public art. The jade ship from Zhuhai was discussed and the donation of gifts from the Sister City program. Superintendent Centeno suggested contacting Paula Uccelli regarding the re- location of the jade ship and Chairperson Redington agreed to call her. -Tis the Season - CCC Sponsored Events Commissioner Det Carlo reminded the Commissioners of the Holiday Parade to be held on Saturday, December 4.