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Ms. Cousins provided information about the Banners portion of the grant. She informed the commission on a recent Conversation Banners project in Livermore that was created by Livermore students and how the project was put together for display to the community and to showcase service groups. She advised that the hope is to get more visibility to youth groups about various issues and will be working with the National Institute for Mental Illness (NAMI) on mental health. Ms. Cousins noted that PCAC envisions the banners to be approximately 3' x 5' and that they will be working with the City of Pleasanton on locations that the banners will be displayed. Chairperson Song indicated she was pleased that PCAC would be working with NAMI and students on mental health issues. Pleasanton Community Concert Band — "Storage Cost Reduction" - Les Duman Mr. Duman from the Pleasanton Community Concert Band (PCCB) advised that funds requested would be used to purchase a twenty-foot container for storage and transportation of band equipment, advising that the container may be stored at a PUSD or City of Pleasanton site, or at a site offered by a local business. He informed the commission that PCCB currently spends $400/month for storing their equipment and the purchase of a container would save them $4,800 every year. The cost of the twenty-foot container would be $5,000, in addition to the cost of the shelving to be installed. Chairperson Song commented that this sounded like a sound investment for storing band equipment. Amador Valley Historical Society (Museum on Main) — "An Afternoon/Eveninq with...Series 2022-23" — Sarah Schaefer Ms. Schaefer provided information about their funding request to continue providing the "Afternoon/Evening ...series" that is a monthly program presented by the museum at the Firehouse Arts Center to people of all ages and allows audiences to spend time with a historical character learning many factors about history. She noted that this is a rewarding program that has expanded to two shows, includes a virtual option, and is offered at a very minimal cost to attendees. Ms. Schaefer advised the commission that the series addresses several of the Cultural Arts Plan goals through arts and programming, and cultural diversity. The Museum on Main celebrates gender, ethnic and culturally diverse characters and attracts lifelong learners in their series. The grant funding will support the program, as the costs of the series has increased as they plan to bring diverse performers from further distances. Ms. Schaefer thanked the commission for their consideration. Chairperson Song asked about the program continuing to be offered virtually. Ms. Schaefer confirmed that the program will continue to be offered online, as the virtual option allows the Museum on Main to reach those that are not comfortable returning to in-person programs, as well as reaching audiences that live out of the area. Civic Arts Commission Meeting Minutes March 7,2022 Page 2