Performing Arts Committee
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · April 17, 2019
Minutes
City of Mountain View
Minutes
Performing Arts Committee
Committee Members Brewster, Mirza, Roy, Vice Chair Wise and Chair Donahue
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 6:15 PM Atrium Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Donahue called the meeting to order at 6:15 p. m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 5- Committee Member Erin Brewster, Committee Member Hafsa Mirza, Committee
Member Alka Roy, Vice Chair Beth Wise, and Chair Carol Donahue
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approval of Minutes.
The Performing Arts Committee approve the minutes of the March 20, 2019 meeting.
Yes: 5- Committee Member Brewster, Committee Member Mirza, Committee Member Roy,
Vice Chair Wise, and Chair Donahue
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 One-Act Play Festival Subcommittee Report.
This item was considered out of agenda order.
MOTION M/S Donahue/Roy - To: Create a Play Selection Subcommittee for the
upcoming 2020 and 2021 One-Act Play Festivals.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Committee Member Brewster, Committee Member Mirza, Committee Member Roy,
Vice Chair Wise, and Chair Donahue
MOTION M/S Wise/Mirza - To: Appoint Committee Members Brewster and Roy to the
newly formed Play Selection Subcommittee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Committee Member Brewster, Committee Member Mirza, Committee Member Roy,
Vice Chair Wise, and Chair Donahue
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5.2 Grant and Fundraising Opportunities.
No action was taken
5.3 MV Presents.
No action was taken.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 41st Annual Family Parade.
No action was taken.
6.2 MVCPA Operations.
This item was considered out of agenda order.
No action was taken.
The Committee recessed at 6:18 p. m. for a tour of MVCPA.
The Committee resumed at 6:49 p. m.
7. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
7.1 PAC Revenue and Expense Spreadsheet.
Informational Item.
Committee Member Roy introduced herself and gave a brief statement regarding her
theatre related experience.
Executive Director Whisler stated he is unable to make any announcements on the
Operations Manager position at this time.
Chair Donahue thanked MVCPA staff for an excellent Volunteer Appreciation the week
previous.
8. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:37p. m., Chair Donahue adjourned the meeting to the next Performing Arts
Committee meeting to be held on May 15, 2019, in the Atrium Conference Room, 500
Castro Street.
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Agenda
City of Mountain View
Agenda
Performing Arts Committee
Committee Members Brewster, Mirza, Roy, Vice Chair Wise and Chair Donahue
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 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 March 20,
2019 meeting.
Attachments: 2019-3-20 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
2020 Festival.
Hear an update from the Subcommittee.
Attachments: 2020 Mentor Guidelines
2020 Mountain View One-Act Play Festival Packet
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5.2 Grant and Fundraising Opportunities.
Recommendation: Background: At the February 20, 2019 PAC meeting, Committee
members requested exploring options for possible grant or fundraising
opportunities the Committee could take part in.
Hear an update from Committee members and form a subcommittee to
discuss further.
5.3 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.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 41st Annual Family Parade.
Recommendation: Background: PAC has been invited to participate in the City's Spring
Parade on Saturday, April 27. The Committee has participated in the
parade for the past several years.
Discuss PAC participation in this year's parade.
6.2 MVCPA Operations.
Recommendation: Background: An overview of MVCPA Operations will be presented to
PAC members to help familiarize them with process and procedures.
A tour of the MVCPA will follow.
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7. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
No action will be taken on 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, May 15 at 6:15
p.m. in the Atrium Conference Room, 500 Castro Street.
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AGENDA 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
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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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