Performing Arts Committee
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · January 15, 2020
Minutes
City of Mountain View
Minutes
Performing Arts Committee
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 6:15 PM Atrium Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Donahue called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 4- Committee Member Erin Brewster, Committee Member Alka Roy, Vice Chair Beth
Wise, and Chair Carol Donahue
Excused 1- Committee Member Hafsa Mirza
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approval of Minutes
MOTION M/S Brewster/Wise - To: Approve the minutes of the November 20, 2019
meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Committee Member Brewster, Committee Member Roy, Vice Chair Wise, and Chair
Donahue
Excused: 1- Committee Member Mirza
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
This item was considered out of agenda order.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 SecondStage Fee Waiver Program
The Committee requested Staff to follow up with "Ekaterina Bessmeltseva" with
specific questions and concerns and report back at the February meeting; while strongly
encouraging applicant attend the February meeting in person.
No action was taken.
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5.2 One-Act Play Festival Subcommittee Report
MOTION M/S Brewster/Wise - To: Approve marketing materials Chair Carol Donahue
created for the advertising of the High School One- Act Play Festival.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Committee Member Brewster, Committee Member Roy, Vice Chair Wise, and Chair
Donahue
Excused: 1- Committee Member Mirza
5.3 Collaborating For Arts and Humanities Month October 2020
No action was taken.
5.4 Grant and Fundraising Opportunities
This item was considered out of agenda order.
No action was taken.
5.5 Art For Younger Children
This item was considered out of agenda order.
No action was taken.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Election of Officers
This item was considered out of agenda order.
MOTION M/S Brewster/Roy - To: Elect Carol Donahue as Chair and Beth Wise as Vice
Chair of the Performing Arts Committee for calendar year 2020.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Committee Member Brewster, Committee Member Roy, Vice Chair Wise, and Chair
Donahue
Excused: 1- Committee Member Mirza
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6.2 PAC Ad Hoc Committees
No action was taken.
6.3 Brown Act Overview by the City Attorney's Office
This item was considered out of agenda order.
No action was taken.
7. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
7.1 PAC Revenue and Expense Spreadsheet
Informational Item.
8. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:49 p.m., Chair Donahue adjourned the meeting to the next Performing Arts
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, in the Atrium
Conference Room, 500 Castro Street.
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Agenda
City of Mountain View
Agenda
Performing Arts Committee
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 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 (PAC) approve the minutes of the
November 20, 2019 meeting.
Attachments: 2019-11-20 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 SecondStage Fee Waiver Program
Recommendation: Background: At the December 11, 2013 PAC meeting, the PAC
approved a SecondStage Fee Waiver Program. The PAC provided
their first fee waiver under this program at the November 10, 2015
Review all currently received Fee Waiver Applications.
Attachments: Ekaterina Bessmeltseva
5.2 One-Act Play Festival Subcommittee Report
Recommendation: Background: The One-Act Play Subcommittee was fist formed in June
2013 and has had several successful years of productions. PAC will
be working on plans for the 2020 Festival.
Hear an update from the Subcommittee.
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5.3 Collaborating For Arts and Humanities Month October 2020
Recommendation: Background: At the May 15, 2019 PAC meeting Chair Donahue
suggested PAC explore ways to collaborate with other Boards,
Commissions, or Committees in organizing or sponsoring events.
Hear an update from Committee members and form a Subcommittee to
discuss further in necessary.
5.4 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.
Attachments: 2020-01-15 PAC Fundraising One-Sheet
5.5 Art For Younger Children
Recommendation: Background: At the May 15, 2019 PAC meeting Committee member
Roy requested to discuss ways to explore art and its language as used
for younger audiences. Committee member Roy suggested
collaborating with the Youth Advisory Committee if applicable.
Hear an update from the Committee members and form a
Subcommittee to discuss further in necessary.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Election of Officers
Recommendation: Background: Committee bylaws require an annual election of a
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
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6.2 PAC Ad Hoc Committees
Recommendation: Background: The PAC has several Ad Hoc Committees currently
active.
Review the Committees, sunset the ones that are complete and update
the Committee members on active Committees.
Attachments: 2020 Ad Hoc Committees List
6.3 Brown Act Overview by the City Attorney's Office
Recommendation: Background: Senior Deputy City Attorney, Diana Fazely, will present
an overview of the Brown Act for the PAC members.
No action is required.
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: 2020-01-15 PAC Revenue Expenses
8. ADJOURNMENT
The next Performing Arts Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 19,
2020, at 6:15 p.m. in the Atrium Conference Room, 500 Castro Street.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
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.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance in this meeting, please contact the
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts office at 650-903-6565. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will
enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1)).
The Committee may take action on any matter noticed herein in any manner deemed appropriate by the 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 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 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 interpretation services will be afforded twice the allotted speaking time allowed for each specific item.
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