Performing Arts Committee
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · September 13, 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
Thursday, September 13, 2018 6:15 PM Atrium Conference Room
Special Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Palay called the meeting to order at 6:18 p. m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5- Committee Member Branyon, Committee Member Mirza, Committee Member Wise,
Vice Chair Donahue, and Chair Palay
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approval of Minutes.
The Performing Arts Committee approve the minutes of the August 15, 2018 meeting.
Yes: 5- Committee Member Branyon, Committee Member Mirza, Committee Member Wise,
Vice Chair Donahue, and Chair Palay
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 One-Act Play Festival Subcommittee Report.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR IN SUPPORT (OR IN OPPOSITION) AND/OR WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCERNS:
•Nicolas, Artistic Director Upstage Theater, answered questions regarding Sam's
directing experience with the organization.
•Barbie Koch, producer with Peninsula Youth Theatre, requested clarification on planned
marketing for the festival and to add a talkback to both performances.
•Ray Chan, president MV Presents, reminded students to look for designer and crew
volunteers, and volunteered to be a mentor for a director if needed.
•Bonnie Fought, Executive Director Upstage Theater, stated the approved directors were
welcome to borrow props or costumes from the Upstage Theater inventory.
MOTION M/S Palay/Mirza - To: approve and set the schedule for the One-Act Play
Festival as Braden directing "A Defenseless Creature", Swati directing "The Audition",
Aubrie directing "The Drowned Man", and Sam directing "The Seduction".
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Committee Member Branyon, Committee Member Mirza, Committee Member Wise,
Vice Chair Donahue, and Chair Palay
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MOTION M/S Palay/Mirza - To: combine the Subcommittees of "One-Act Play Festival
Planning Committee" and "One-Act Play Festival Outreach Committee" into the "One-Act
Play Festival Committee" consisting of Vice Chair Donahue and Committee Member
Wise.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Committee Member Branyon, Committee Member Mirza, Committee Member Wise,
Vice Chair Donahue, and Chair Palay
5.2 MV Presents.
No action was taken
7. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Executive Director Whisler announced the Center was able to obtain a show sponsor for
the next two Austism/Sensory Friendly performances from CARD (Center for Autism and
Sensory Disorders).
Executive Director Whisler announced the resignation of Operations Manager Daniel
Kays.
Chair Palay announced he completed the interview with KMVT at the Art and Wine
Festival over the weekend.
7.1 PAC Revenue and Expense Spreadsheet.
Informational Item.
8. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:09 p.m., Chair Palay adjourned the meeting to the next Performing Arts Committee
meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 17, 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
Thursday, September 13, 2018 6:15 PM Atrium Conference Room
Special Meeting
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 August 15, 2018 meeting.
Attachments: 08-15-18 PAC Minutes
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(c)(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 Liaison
Subcommittee to coordinate that group's efforts with the Center.
Hear an update from the Subcommittee.
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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
8. ADJOURNMENT
The next Performing Arts Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 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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