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There were none. 3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda There were none. MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMISSION 4. Recommendation to Allocate Community Grant Funds in the Youth Category for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Mr. Tiumalu and Mr. Patrick reviewed the Community Grant Fund process advising that a total of eleven (11) applications had been received in the Youth Category. The amount budgeted in the FY 2016/17 Operating Budget for this Category is $40,000 with an additional amount of $3,140.09 that was unused in FY 2015/16. Commissioners were reminded that when evaluating applications they should consider programs that will encourage and promote services that will benefit the youth community of Pleasanton and address the goals and strategies outlined in the Youth Master Plan. Chairperson Pearce opened the meeting for agency presentations. Pleasanton Unified School District (College Preparation and Readiness (CPR) Program — Brenda Montgomery — provided information about the school district's Foster /Kinship program advising that the school district serves approximately 120 students who are not living with their biological parents. She advised that funds are being sought to help the school district offer a service that would help these students by providing a College Preparation and Readiness Program. Initially assistance would be offered to 9th through 12th grade students, and eventually to students at an earlier age. Commissioner Lo asked for additional information about the start of the Foster /Kinship Program and the services it provides. Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (LVPAC), (Art in the Schools with Livermore Valley Symphony) — Laura Webber — advised that they were hoping to encourage new members to the program by introducing music to younger students. They provided information about the previous programs they had provided at three different school locations. Ms. Webber provided information about an error that occurred when calculating the amount of funds needed to provide the program at three different locations — stating that less funds would now be required. Commissioner Chew discussed with Ms. Webber how Pleasanton schools would be chosen to participate in this program and the number of student that would be involved. Commissioner Ambrosiewicz questioned whether performances could be provided at the Pleasanton Library. Ms. Parham advised that the library could only accommodate about 200 people, and typically programs at the library are open to families. Youth Commission Minutes March 9, 2016 Page 2