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. , . ¡ . ., the Council for its support of the Commission and arts and culture in Redwood City. He said arts are crucial to the growth of a City, and suggested additional funding through Redevelopment proceeds and the Transient Occupancy Tax. - Barbara Pierce, 1028 Eden Bower Lane, Co-President, Redwood City Education Foundation, said that the Civic Cultural Commission had been "instrumental in bringing about rejuvenation of cultural life in the schools in Redwood City." She described the Art Partnership which includes the schools in Redwood City which has qualified for a "$50,000 grant culminating our $100,000 fund raising drive." She said the Partnership would provide music this year to 100 class rooms, nearly 3,000 children, due in large part to the support of the Civic Cultural Commission. Ms. Pierce added that the Civic Cultural Commission represents the City's commitment to youth and culture in Redwood City. She urged the Council to take a stand in supporting the arts, beginning with "the youngsters." She said this experience will lead to a rich cultural life for adults. Ms. Pierce said music and the arts can playa strong role in giving young people something positive to do between the end of school and when their parents come home from work. She urged support for the Civic Cultural Commission and its programs. Paul Sanfilipo, 138 Woodsworth, President of the Redwood City Art Center, told the Council the Center did not pursue more funding from the Commission because they were aware of the Committee's limited resources. He expressed support for the Commission's request of Council for additional funding at this time. - John Holt, 42 Iris, Member of the Optimists Club, said that the Commission had helped to fund the musical activities at the Climate Best Fest, and the $2,400 grant this year helped to secure many local high school bands and youth groups. Mr. Holt described his support and work on behalf of the "Tis the Season" program, and urged Council's support. He said the requested amount "would be used to sponsor the activities...The funding for their advertising, because most of the groups don't have advertising money available. The Children's Holiday Parade that the Optimists Club is putting on with the PCA this year, and has for the last four years, has no funding.... We don't charge anything for it, we don't spend large amounts of money on it, except for the cost of printing flyers and mailings." Mr. Holt said they had to rely on outside sources for advertising and promotion. Mayor Hartnett asked if anyone else wished to speak to this issue, and no one wanted to speak MIS: RUSKIN/LA BERGE TO SUPPORT THE REQUEST OF THE CIVIC CULTURAL COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT REQUESTED, $10,500. Councilman Ruskin said he was inspired and appreciative of the work done by the Civic Cultural Commission. He said the Council's support of the Commission is an investment in "ourselves, our City and our children and our future." Councilman Ruskin said the request was a small amount for such a great investment, and "we are I believe just at the - beginning of investing in the cultural life of Redwood City. I think Chairwoman Ball is REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 OCTOBER6,1997 MINUTES Page No. 555 PAGE 8