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commented on the estimated number of Pleasanton residents to be served by each program and the calculated cost per resident. Commissioners discussed the requested amount of $727.15 from Gatehouse Academy and Commissioner Nealy questioned whether it would be appropriate to consider allocating more funds to this applicant. Commissioner Helm asked about possible partnering opportunities by Gatehouse with other organizations as the program grows. Ms. Crose commented on the goals and priorities of the Civic Arts Cultural Plan that includes a Signature Event and improving the Amador Theater. Commissioner Nealy suggested the Commission consider allocating more than the $5,057 indicated on Attachment 3 for the Cantabella Children's Chorus. She discussed the depth of experience for the program and thought the allocation amount should be $6,000. Commissioner Wheeler felt Cantabella could charge a fee to participants of the Chorus. Commissioner Jellison agreed and thought it was something they should consider for the next year. Ms. Grose discussed with Mr. Schmitt the Commissioners average recommendation of $3,383 for The Making of an Opera program. He noted the amount would be marginal and commented on the $2,500 that Livermore Valley Opera had returned from the previous funding cycle. Mr. Schmitt also informed Commissioner Nealy that the program would be attended mostly by seniors, and thought the funding recommendation of $3,383 would be marginal in allowing Livermore Valley Opera to proceed with the program. Commissioner Nealy felt the Livermore Valley Opera Student Outreach Program would reach more students and should receive more funding. Mr. Patrick commented on the funding returned by the Livermore Valley Operate, noting that it was included in the $42,425.13 of funding available for the Commission to recommend allocating. Commissioners Jellison and Helm agreed that the Pacific Chamber Symphony School District Assembly program was a strong program that reach a large number of students. Commissioner Wheeler discussed with Mr. Kohl aspects of both the Assembly program and the School Clinics provided. She felt the Commission should increase funding for the Assembly program. In discussing the Pleasanton Community Band, Commissioner Nealy felt the program was as much for members of the band, as it was for providing a program to others. Commissioner Jellison commented on how well received the band is and that it has become a part of the community. Commissioner Nealy discussed the importance of students being exposed to the arts and receiving all forms of art by professionals. Civic Arts Commission Minutes March 2, 2015 Page 4