Performing Arts Committee
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · February 21, 2018
Minutes
500 Castro Street,
City of Mountain View Mountain View, CA 94041
Minutes
Performing Arts Committee
Committee Members Branyon, Mirza, Wise, Vice Chair Donahue and Chair Palay
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 6:15 PM Atrium Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Palay called the meeting to order at 6:17p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 3- Committee Member Wise, Vice Chair Donahue, and Chairperson Palay
Excused: 1- Committee Member Branyon
Absent: 1- Committee Member Mirza
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approval of Minutes.
The Performing Arts Committee approve the minutes of the January 17, 2018
meeting.
Yes: 3- Committee Member Wise, Vice Chair Donahue, and Chairperson Palay
Excused: 1- Committee Member Branyon
Absent: 1- Committee Member Mirza
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 One-Act Play Festival Subcommittee Report.
No action was taken.
5.2 MV Presents.
No action was taken.
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5.3 SecondStage Fee Waiver Program.
MOTION M/S Palay/Wise - To:approve 75% of waivable fees for Naatak.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Committee Member Wise, Vice Chair Donahue, and Chairperson Palay
Excused: 1- Committee Member Branyon
Absent: 1- Committee Member Mirza
The Committee recessed at 6:52p.m. and reconvened at 6:56p.m.
MOTION M/S Palay/Donahue - To:approve 50% of waivable fees for Gina
Williams.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Committee Member Wise, Vice Chair Donahue, and Chairperson Palay
Excused: 1- Committee Member Branyon
Absent: 1- Committee Member Mirza
5.4 SecondStage Home Company Program Selection Process.
No action was taken.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Work Plan for 2018-19.
The Committee made edits to review in March. No action was taken.
6.2 PAC Participation in Downtown Parade.
The Committee agreed to participate. No action was taken.
7. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
7.1 PAC Revenue and Expense Spreadsheet.
Informational Item.
Manager Whisler introduced MVCPA's new Buisness Manager, Noelle Magner.
8. ADJOURNMENT - At 7:40 p.m., Chair Palay adjourned the meeting to the next
Performing Arts Committee meeting to be held on March 21, 2018, in the Atrium
Conference Room, 500 Castro Street.
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Agenda
500 Castro Street,
Mountain View, CA 94041
City of Mountain View
Agenda
Performing Arts Committee
Committee Members Branyon, Mirza, Wise, Vice Chair Donahue and Chair Palay
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 6:15 PM Atrium Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approval of Minutes.
Recommendation: The Performing Arts Committee approve the minutes of the January 17, 2018 meeting.
Attachments: PAC Minutes - January 17, 2018
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Committee on any matter not on the
agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. State law prohibits the Committee from acting on non-agenda
items.
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. The Performing Arts Committee (PAC)
will be working on plans for the 2019 Festival.
Hear an update from the Subcommittee.
5.2 MV Presents.
Recommendation: Background: With assistance and encouragement from PAC over several years, several
interested parties have incorporated as the 501(3)(3) entity MV Presents, which has a
goal of supporting MVCPA programs through fundraising and development of festivals.
Former Committee Member Raymond Chan is working with the MV Presents Liasion
Committee to coordinate that group's efforts with the Center.
Hear an update from the Subcommittee.
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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.
Attachments: Naatak
Gina Williams
5.4 SecondStage Home Company Program Selection Process.
Recommendation: Background: One application has been received and approved by the PAC for the
SecondStage Home Company program.
Hear an update regarding City Council approval. Review all currently received
SecondStage Home Company applications.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Work Plan for 2018-19.
Recommendation: Background: Each year the PAC submits a Work Plan to City Council for the following
Fiscal Year.
Approve or amend the draft plan submitted by Staff.
Attachments: PAC Workplan 18-19 DRAFT
6.2 PAC Participation in Downtown Parade.
Recommendation: Background: PAC members were invited to participate in the City’s 40th Annual
Downtown Family Parade on April 21, 2018 at 10am.
Discuss PAC members’ availability and desire to participate.
Attachments: Downtown Parade
Downtown Parade Flyer
7. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Committee at this time.
7.1 PAC Revenue and Expense Spreadsheet.
Recommendation: Informational Item.
Attachments: PAC Revenue Expenses - Item 7.1
8. ADJOURNMENT
The next Performing Arts Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at 6:15 p.m. in the
Atrium Conference Room, 500 Castro Street.
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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.
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