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Commissioner'Steenman indicated he was not comfortable funding for musical equipment and would like to see funding for equipment for the FAC. Livermore Valle v'Opera_-Student Outreach Commissioner Steenman would like for funds to be used for a new program. Chair McLane indicated she could change her vote based on information that had been provided earlier by the organizations representatives. Commissioner Neely thinks the program is valuable and offers continuity to students, and the quality of having professions present to students is powerful. Commissioner Loll agreed that Livermore Valley Opera outreach programs are valuable and is in favor of this successful program. Chair McLane noted that the group had made an effort to comply. Livermore Valley Opera—At the.Firehouse.Arts Center Commissioner Loll liked the program because it is in a public venue. Commissioner Steenman felt that a limited number of people would be served by the program and was concerned on how the community would benefit from it. Chair McLane agreed. Commissioner Nealy felt it was important for the community to be exposed to opera and would encourage LVO to reach out to students, etc. to get them to come to events as a way of broadening the number of people that attend opera programs. Valley Concert Chorale Commissioner Loll was concerned about the lack of growth with the organization and was suggesting reducing the funding amount, and suggested they look at doing more things. Commissioner Steenman thought the application was good, but was concerned that a limited number of people would be served by the program. He commented on the Chorale falling short of previous years projections and the high cost per resident served. Chair McLane liked that the group was trying to attract younger people, and Commissioner Nealy felt the group would be good participating in a signature event. Commissioner Neely again commented on the good qualities of the Good Gospel Music Corp. and hoped that the City of Pleasanton could help them promote their programs, but didn't feel they should be funded. She felt they would be good as part of a signature event. Commissioners Steenman and Loll agreed and encouraged the organization to continue with their good work. Chair McLane felt this was a tough choice for the Commission. Commissioner Loll provided information about the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council's Signature Event, noting that it was not being funded by this grant program. He encouraged other organizations to participate in this event. Civic Arts Commission Minutes March 3, 2014 Page 7