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Attachment 5 THE CITY OF Youth -U.� m i u ..e.. I 111 Commission Minutes LEASANTON© Operations Service Center — 3333 Busch Road, Pleasanton, CA March 14, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMISSION 4. Consider Recommendation to Allocate Community Grant Funds in the Youth Category for Fiscal Year 2018/19 Mr. Patrick provided background information about the grant fund application process and review of the applications through Zoomgrants by Commissioners. He advised that a total of eight (8) applications had been received in the Youth Category for a total of $50,950 in grant requests and that a total of$40,000 was available to be granted. Mr. Patrick commented on the Commission's funding criteria and noted that each of the funding requests met goals of the Youth Master Plan. He commented on "Average Recommended Funding" and "Olympic Average" totals calculated from information collected from the Commission's tentative votes on Zoomgrants. Chairperson Patel opened the meeting for requested agency presentations at 6:10 p.m. Amador Friends of Music, Katie Brunner — Amador Valley High-Concert Band Workshops — advised they are seeking funds to be able to provide two workshops for approximately 295 students. One workshop will bring in professional musicians to work with students and a second workshop will be held over two-days and bring in guest conductors. Ms. Brunner commented on meetings goals of the Youth Master Plan, being able treat band members equally by developing mentoring and learning groups and supporting self-expression. Commissioners were advised by Ms. Brunner that successful workshops have been held in the past and allows for networking with professional musicians in many ways. She advised that Amador Friends of Music has a vast connection with many parents and friends and funds received will help provide benefits to students without needing to ask parents to pay for additional things. Youth Commission Minutes March 14, 2018 Page 1