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criteria addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion. Mr. Kohl discussed the success of the previous Holiday Concert, how there is a similar concert at the Bankhead in Livermore, and why they were hoping to receive funds to provide such a concert again to help reach the community. He discussed the diversity of performers and board members in terms of gender orientation, ethnicity, and background. He also provided details about their other program called Dream American for young and diverse composers, a new program they have started in Livermore and would like to bring to Pleasanton. Commissioner Yee felt Pleasanton was extremely fortunate to have organizations such as PCO providing school programs. She asked about the grade levels served by the program. Mr. Kohl indicated the programs were open to all the Pleasanton elementary schools and are reserved on a first-come-first served basis and assemblies rotate each year throughout PUSD. Chairperson Song commented on the benefit of these programs rotating through Pleasanton schools. Mr. Kohl indicated the cost is $1,000 per assembly, and PCO typically does two assemblies in the school. Commissioner Coleman-Knight questioned if the Holiday Concert could be provided virtually, similar to other successful virtual performances in the area. Mr. Kohl indicated that they considered this option but decided that people would be disconnected from the performance and PCO opted not to. With no further questions from the commission, Mr. Kohl left the meeting to return to the audience. Commissioner Brunner recommended moving funds from the Discover Music program, which was more flexible in funding, to the Holiday Concert. As a musician, she commented on the benefit of providing a live concert instead of one done virtually. She discussed that virtual performances are complex and expensive in setup. Commissioner Yee concurred that a live performance is preferable. Ms. Bushong mentioned that there is a delta of$4,754 in funding which the commission could shift to fund the Holiday Concert or the commission could elect not to fund. Chairperson Song suggested taking $3,856 from this amount and adding it to the $517 indicated as the Olympic Average for the Holiday Concert. Chairperson Song asked commissioners if they had further comment and they did not. Pleasanton Community Concert Band — Storage Cost Reduction Chairperson Song indicated that the Olympic average of$5,238 for PCCB could remain unless commissioners had further comment. Commissioner Brunner raised the question of whether the amount would cover the fixed costs since the current recommendation was less than the $6,100 requested. Mr. Duman from PCCB was asked to return to the meeting for commissioner questions. Commissioner Brunner discussed with Mr. Duman the possibility that PCCB would be able to purchase a container with an amount of$5,000. He indicated that people selling containers may provide a reduced price and there is a possibility the organization could use some reserve funds. Mr. Duman shared the importance of PCCB and its role in engaging young children in the arts early, so they can enjoy more professional performances in the future. Mr. Duman moved from the meeting to the audience. Civic Arts Commission Meeting Minutes March 7,2022 Page 6