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3. Public Comment from the Audience regarding items not listed on the agenda. Ms. Andrade -Wax provided information about the recent CPRS Conference in Sacramento and the awards won by the City of Pleasanton for the Firehouse Arts Center and marketing of the Center. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 4. Presentation from Non - Profit Agencies and Recommendation to allocate Community Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2011/12 Ms. Andrade -Wax and Mr. Berhel provided background information about the funding application process for community -based organizations providing human services, cultural /arts and programs promoting the City. They advised that a total of ten (10) applications were received in the Civic Arts Category, and suggested that the Commission review and discuss the grant applications and staff's recommendations for funding, make modifications as needed, and approve a funding recommendation that can be forwarded to the City Council. Chairperson Loll opened the Public Hearing for agency presentations. Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council (PCAC), David Wright — Poetry, Prose & Arts Festival, 11 Annual 2012 Mr. Wright advised that in prior years the Poetry, Prose & Arts Festival has been a joint event between PCAC and the City of Pleasanton. Now, due to changes in the economy, this event will not be a joint event, therefore, the PCAC is requesting funds for the event. He provided details about the Festival, which PCAC has been overseeing for ten (10) years. The 2012 Festival will include writer and would -be writers, Poetry contest, keynote address, workshops, award ceremony, and a banquet to be held at the Veterans Memorial Building Chairperson Loll discussed the past funding provided by the City for the Poetry, Prose & Arts Festivals. Ms. Andrade -Wax advised that it had been a co- sponsored program, but changes have been made making the process consistent for all groups. Harmony Fusion Chorus, Joanna Morris — Vaudeville Revisited Ms. Morris discussed the needs in Pleasanton and advised that Harmony Fusion Chorus is the only quartet of its kind in the area. She indicated that the Chorus encourages women to perform and helps with self- esteem by providing a unique style of music. Funds requested are for a Vaudeville Revisited show that will be presented in the fall, and the number of Pleasanton residents served will depend on the venue they are able to obtain. Additional details provided included information about budget deficit and ways they can raise funds. The funds requested will help the Chorus with costs involved for putting together the event. Commissioner McLane questioned Ms. Morris on what the Chorus would do to put on the event if funds were not recommended by the Commission. Ms. Morris indicated that she and chorus members would need to look at other fundraising opportunities and ways of cutting their expenses. Civic Arts Commission March 14, 2011 Page 2