Performing Arts Committee

500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041 City of Mountain View Agenda Performing Arts Committee Committee Members Branyon, Mirza, Vice Chair Donahue and Chair Palay Wednesday, November 15, 2017 6:15 PM Atrium Conference Room 1. CALL TO ORDER 3. MINUTES APPROVAL 3.1 Approval of Minutes. Recommendation: The Performing Arts Committee approve the minutes of the October 18, 2017 meeting. Attachments: PAC Minutes - October 18, 2017 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 One-Act Play Festival Subcommittee Report. Recommendation: Background: The One-Act Play Festival Subcommittee was first formed in June 2013 and has had several successful years of productions. Although there were no applications for 2018, the Performing Arts Committee (PAC) will be working on plans for the 2019 Festival. Hear an update from the Subcommittee 5.2 501(c)(3) MV Presents. Recommendation: Background: With assistance and encouragement from PAC over several years, several interested parties have incorportated as the 501(c)(3) entity MV Presents, which has a goal of supporting MVCPA programs through fundraising and development of festivals. Former Committee member Ray Chan is working with the 501(c)(3) formation Subcommittee to coordinate that group's efforts with the Center. Hear an update from the Subcommittee. 5.3 SecondStage Fee Waiver Program. Recommendation: Background: At the December 11, 2013 PAC meeting, the PAC approved a SecondStage Fee Waiver Program and created a Subcommittee to review any applications. The PAC provided their first fee waiver under this program at the November 10, 2015 meeting. Review all currently received fee waiver applications. City of Mountain View Page 1 Printed on 11/8/2017 Performing Arts Committee Agenda November 15, 2017 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Emergency Fund to support clients. Recommendation: Background: At the October 18, 2017 PAC meeting, Karen Simpson, Executive Director at Peninsula Youth Theatre, asked the PAC to explore ways in which they could support clients when "acts of god" prevent patrons from attending performances. Discuss Karen's request. 7. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 7.1 PAC Revenue and Expense Spreadsheet. Recommendation: Informational Item. Attachments: PAC Revenue Expenses - Item 7.1 8. ADJOURNMENT City of Mountain View Page 2 Printed on 11/8/2017 Performing Arts Committee Agenda November 15, 2017 AGENDAS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES •The specific location of each meeting is noted on the notice and agenda for each meeting which is posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Special meetings may be called as necessary by the Committee Chair and noticed at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. •Questions and comments regarding the agenda may be directed to Jenn Poret at 650-903-6556. •Interested persons may review the agenda and staff reports at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts beginning the Friday before each regular meeting. Staff reports are also available during each meeting. •SPECIAL NOTICE-Reference: Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990 Anyone who is planning to attend a meeting who is visually or hearing-impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts office at 650-903-6565 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. Upon request by a person with a disability, agendas and writings distributed during the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. •The Board, Commission, or Committee may take action on any matter noticed herein in any manner deemed appropriate by the Board, Commission, or Committee. Their consideration of the matters noticed herein is not limited by the recommendations indicated herein. •SPECIAL NOTICE-Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Performing Arts Committee regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Center for the Performing Arts office, located at 500 Castro Street, during normal business hours and at the meeting location noted on the agenda during the meeting. ADDRESSING THE BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE •Interested persons are entitled to speak on any item on the agenda and should make their interest known to the Chair. •Anyone wishing to address the Board, Commission, or Committee on a nonagenda item may do so during the “Oral Communications” part of the agenda. Speakers are allowed to speak one time on any number of topics for up to three minutes. •Anyone requiring Spanish interpretation services will be afforded twice the allotted speaking time allowed for each specific item. City of Mountain View Page 3 Printed on 11/8/2017