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Commissioner Wheeler was informed by Ms. Krishman that children are not charged for attending the festival, but the schools are asked to provide a $50 deposit which is returned after the event. Denise Bridges & Spencer Sussman, Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center— provided detailed information about the jazz program and the passion of the students who participate. The funds being requested would allow the Livermore Performing Arts Center (LVPAC) to produce a concert for the public that would feature the East Bay Jazz High School All-Stars Band. Ms. Bridges advised that receiving the amount indicated as the Olympic Average would likely be sufficient for them to provide the program. She discussed the association of LVPAC with Chez Nami and the affect they've both had in program development in the Tri-Valley area. Chairperson Jellison was informed by Ms. Bridges that LVPAC would not be making charge for attendees to the program. Commissioner Nene asked about the involvement of students from local schools in the program and whether the students were required to audition to participate. Mr. Sussman provided details. Jim DeMersman, Amador Livermore Valley Historical Society— advised that funds were being requested for a lecture series entitled "An Evening With". He advised that historical characters are portrayed in the program which is provided monthly by the Museum on Main and presented at the Firehouse Arts Center. Guests attending the series enjoy spending an evening with historic characters such as Mark Twain, Harriet Tubman, etc. The Commission was advised that if the Olympic Average was awarded the program would still be provided. Les Duman, Pleasanton Community Concert Band —advised that the band consists of people from the community, high school students to seniors, who enjoy playing, getting together, and performing for the community. Mr. Duman provided information about the many concerts provided by the band throughout the year and advised that the band would survive and continue to provide concerts is allocated the Olympic Average funds indicated. Chairperson Jellison closed the meeting for presentations at 7:50 p.m. Ms. Crose asked Commissioners to discuss and consider all of the applications. She also noted that it is mandatory for all applicants to have attended one of the required Workshop meeting and since this requirement was not fulfilled by Livermore Valley Opera and they do not have a representative at this meeting, the Commission should consider reallocation of the $3,180 indicated as the Olympic Average for their application. Chairperson Jellison noted that the total amount requested from all applications was $65,000 and the amount allocated in the FY 2017/18 Operating Budget for the Civic Arts category of the Community Grant Program is $43,856. Civic Arts Commission Minutes March 6, 2017 Page 3