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Go Green Initiative Commissioner Piergrossi indicated that she liked the Go Green Initiative project and is aware that the commission has recommended full funding in the past but is aware that previously the organization has had some interns that have not been paid but still doing the same work as those who received payment. She was unsure about the funding recommendations and thought perhaps the commission should consider recommending a lower amount. Commissioner Mokashi felt Commissioner Piergrossi had a good point and wondered if this was something that should be discussed with the agency representative. Chairperson Shotland noted that often the paid interns are college students and unpaid interns were high school students. Ms. Buck advised that Go Green did pay some interns because they are students who cannot afford to work over the summer without being paid. She advised that the agency also often pays high school students and Go Green is often able to obtain support from other sources. Commissioner Piergrossi discussed other ways of getting internships and proposed an amount of $6,500 as the funding allocation for Go Green Initiative. Commissioner Mokashi was advised by Ms. Buck that the Go Green Initiative pays a total of ten interns for 50 hours of work. Commissioners Costanzo and Prakash discussed the $6,500 amount recommended by Commissioner Piergrossi and felt a $7,000 amount would be better. Other commissioners agreed. Hively Commissioner Chew felt this was a good program since there were no other programs needing funding that are for younger children. Chairperson Shotland also liked providing funding for this program since it targets low-income families. Commissioner Piergrossi agreed and thought it should be fully funded. Commissioner Prakash also agreed. Ms. Dilks advised Commissioner Mokashi that the program would serve approximately 150 children. Commissioner Mokashi suggested the funding recommendation be $7,300 or$7,400. It was suggested this be left at the fully funded amount of$7,500 with adjustments made later if necessary. Chairperson Shotland noted that the Olympic average for this agency was lower, and Commission Jadhav indicated she felt strongly about more support for some of the other programs. Partners Fore Golf, Inc. and the Commissioner Piergrossi was in favor of this program because of the number of Pleasanton youth that will benefit and that it includes a STEM aspect. Commissioner Jadhav agreed and felt full funding would be appropriate. Commissioner Costanzo noted this is a program that has been funded in the past but that a STEM aspect is now being brought into it. Youth Commission Meeting Minutes March 9,2022 Page 3