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Civic Cu/tural Cammission pa9e 2 �^ Minutes of Ju/y 6, 2000 cities. She took pictures of Stafford Park showing signs of wear on the turf areas and said that she has pictures of glass bottles in the children's play area the morning after a concert. She said that Stafford Park neighbors were never consulted about having the concert in the park series at the park. Mrs. Travers suggested that the Commission move the concerts to Red Morton Park or to Sequoia High School. Commissioner Schenone asked how this year's concert activity was different from previous years since the concerts have been there for several years. Mrs. Travers said the concert activity in combination with the constant high use of the park was the "straw that broke the camel's back". She also handled out draft notes prepared by the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) who mediated the June 21 meeting. Mrs. Travers noted that she and neighbor AI Diaz spoke before the City Counci! on June 26 regarding this issue. Commissioner Say2 stated that the Commission has never received a complaint from a park neighbor about the concerts in the past. Commissioner Schenone stated that this year's concerts have been advertised for Stafford Park but that the Commission could discuss the possibility of re-locating next year's concerts at our next meeting. Chairperson Redington noted that this item was not on this evening's agenda and no decision could be made on this item, so it will be placed on the August meeting agenda. ITEfN 1 — GRANT REQUESTS -Taft Healthy Start Family Center Chairperson Redington noted that a representative from Taf� made a presentation for their grant request of $900.00 at the June meeting. M/S Schenone/Saye: To grant $900.00 to the Taft Healthy Start Family Center. Pqotion passed unanimously. -Sequoia Art Group Eddie Rosenstiel of the Sequoia Art Group spoke regarding their grant request for $800.00. The grant will provide prizes for the winners of the annua! Spring Art Show to be held at the Community Activities Building in May 2001 and new display boards. Next years Art Show will be expanded to include a new division for middle school entries. Mr. Rosenstiel explained that this year's show was attended by over 40Q people and had over 130 adult entries and 50 entries from high school and middle school students. /5 Schenone/Del Carlo: To grant $800.00 to the Sequoia Art Group for the 2001 Spring Art Show. otion passed unanimously.