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may come before the Commission in the future. Ms. Crose advised that this is a future goal of <br /> the City, but in the meantime, agencies can submit a grant for equipment. <br /> Mr. Duman commented on issues with lending equipment and the life of equipment. <br /> Commissioner Pellegrino questioned if it would be possible to determine if agencies lend out <br /> equipment for the next grant cycle. Ms. Crose commented on the liaison of the commission <br /> with the groups and being able to report this information back to the commission. She thought <br /> this might be a way for the Commission to check with agencies, or Mr. Patrick could include a <br /> question in the mid-term report that asks agencies to provide this information. Mr. Patrick <br /> commented on information asked for in the mid-term report. Commissioner Pellegrino felt <br /> asking for information in the mid-term report would be sufficient. <br /> Commissioner Nene felt it was fair for Cantabella to request funds for equipment. <br /> Mr. Kohl, Pacific Chamber Orchestra, suggesting that PCAC be allowed to retain their <br /> recommended funding that the $384 be taken from the Pacific Chamber Orchestra Assembly <br /> Program for PUSD Elementary Schools request. He suggested that the funding amount for <br /> their Assembly Program be reduced from $4667 to $4,000 and that their Matinee Concert <br /> Program be increased from $3,792 to $4,074.61. <br /> Ms. Crose thanked the groups for their generousness and willingness to work with other <br /> groups. <br /> Commissioner Steenman commented on the great work of the agencies, but stated he was still <br /> unsure how sound equipment would benefit Pleasanton residents. <br /> Commissioner Morales questioned if the percent of requested funds being allocated would be <br /> sufficient for the agencies to provide their programs. Mr. Patrick advised that the agencies can <br /> step forward and indicate such if they feel they will not be able to provide their programs. <br /> Commissioner Pellegrino commented on late reporting and non-use of funds by some <br /> agencies and Commissioner Wedge-Bonde commented on past late reporting by some <br /> agencies and the importance that reports be provided on time. Ms. Crose also commented on <br /> this issue. <br /> Commissioner Casey discussed the need for all paperwork to be done and provided on time <br /> and asked that staff provide some criteria for penalizing agencies not willing to go along with <br /> the Commission's recommendation. Chairperson Jellison advised that the Commission has <br /> never put together any recommendations, or mechanism, for penalizing. Ms. Crose advised <br /> that a sub-committee from the Civic Arts and Youth Commissions would need to be put in <br /> place to make aby changes to the grant process, but this is something that could be done <br /> before the next grant cycle. Commissioner agreed that this is something that needs to be put <br /> on the agenda for a future meeting. <br /> Civic Arts Commission Minutes <br /> March 5, 2018 <br /> Page 3 <br />