Performing Arts Committee
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · August 17, 2022
Minutes
City of Mountain View
Minutes
Performing Arts Committee
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 6:15 PM Video Conference with No Physical Meeting Location
During this declared state of emergency, the meeting was conducted in accordance with
California Government Code §54953(e) as authorized by resolution of the City Council. Please
contact city.clerk@mountainview.gov to obtain a copy of the applicable resolution.
All members of the Performing Arts Committee participated in the meeting by video conference,
with no physical meeting location.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Donahue called the meeting to order at 6:17 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 4- Committee Member Sukanya Kumar, Committee Member John McAlister,
Committee Member Yao Yao, and Chair Carol Donahue
Excused 1- Committee Member Li-Leng Au
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approval of Minutes
To approve the minutes of the July 18, 2022 meeting.
Yes: 4- Committee Member Kumar, Committee Member McAlister, Committee Member
Yao, and Chair Donahue
Excused: 1- Committee Member Au
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
April Webster discussed the public piano project.
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
The following member of the public spoke: April Webster.
To approve the Work Plan with the outlined edits.
Yes: 4- Committee Member Kumar, Committee Member McAlister, Committee Member
Yao, and Chair Donahue
Excused: 1- Committee Member Au
5.2 Mountain View Film Festival 2023
To add Committee Member Kumar to the Mountain View Film Festival Planning
Subcommittee.
Yes: 4- Committee Member Kumar, Committee Member McAlister, Committee Member
Yao, and Chair Donahue
Excused: 1- Committee Member Au
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 AB 361 Resolution to Continue Remote Public Meetings During
State of Emergency
No action was required because Mountain View City Council adopted Resolution 18700
on August 16, 2022 authorizing and continuing virtual meetings of the City Council,
Committees, Boards, and Commissions pursuant to AB 361 and making required finding.
6.2 National Arts and Humanities Month October 2022
To have MVCPA Staff draft a proclamation for National Arts and Humanities Month in
October.
Yes: 4- Committee Member Kumar, Committee Member McAlister, Committee Member
Yao, and Chair Donahue
Excused: 1- Committee Member Au
6.3 Election of Officers
To have Chair Donahue continue as Chair until the next term.
Yes: 4- Committee Member Kumar, Committee Member McAlister, Committee Member
Yao, and Chair Donahue
Excused: 1- Committee Member Au
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To appoint Committee Member Kumar as Vice Chair until the next term.
Yes: 4- Committee Member Kumar, Committee Member McAlister, Committee Member
Yao, and Chair Donahue
Excused: 1- Committee Member Au
7. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Committee Member McAllister requested a more streamlined method for logging into
Zoom meetings.
Committee Member McAllister requested adding an item to future agendas on the
MVCPA budgeting, fee structure, and criteria in relationship to the City's general budget.
Chair Donahue requested an in-person gathering. Director Marchant stated the Board,
Commission, and Committee dinner is to be held in September.
Director Marchant thanked April Webster for her donation of a piano. City Staff are still
working on details on how to make the piano accessible to the public.
Director Marchant announced the new Performing Arts Manager/Executive Director for
MVCPA is Theresa Yvonne with a start date of August 23, 2022.
Chair Donahue thanked Operations Manager Justin Hall for his work as Interim Executive
Director.
7.1 PAC Revenue and Expense Spreadsheet
Informational Item Only
8. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:04 p.m., Chair Donahue adjourned the meeting to the next regular Performing Arts
Committee meeting to be held on September 21, 2022, in either the Atrium Conference
Room, 500 Castro Street or remotely via video conference with no physical location.
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Agenda
City of Mountain View
Agenda
Performing Arts Committee
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 6:15 PM Video Conference with No Physical Meeting Location
During this declared state of emergency, the meeting will be conducted in accordance with
California Government Code §54953(e) as authorized by resolution of the City Council. Please
contact city.clerk@mountainview.gov to obtain a copy of the applicable resolution.
All members of the Performing Arts Committee will participate in the meeting by video conference,
with no physical meeting location.
Online: You may join the Zoom Webinar using this link: https://mountainview.gov/meeting
and entering Webinar ID: 813 2556 7590
By phone: Dial: (669) 900-9128 and enter Webinar ID: 813 2556 7590
When the Chair announces the item on which you wish to speak, dial *9. Phone participants will
be called on by the last two digits of their phone number. When called to speak, please limit your
comments to the time allotted (up to 3 minutes, at the discretion of the Chair).
For instructions on using the "raise hand" feature in Zoom, visit
https://mountainview.gov/raise_hand.
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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 July 18, 2022
meeting.
Attachments: 2022-07-18 PAC Minutes -DRAFT
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 Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Recommendation: Background: At the June 15, 2022 meeting staff reviewed suggested modifications
for the PAC Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Committee to review the final PAC Work Plan FY 2022-2023.
Attachments: PAC Work Plan FY 2022-2023
5.2 Mountain View Film Festival 2023
Recommendation: Background: In April of 2021 PAC hosted its first online film festival. On June 15,
2022 PAC decided to cancel the 2022 Mountain View Film festival due to unforeseen
circumstances.
Committee to discuss the feasibility of hosting a 2023 Mountain View Film Festival.
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6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 AB 361 Resolution to Continue Remote Public Meetings During State of
Emergency
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the Performing Arts Committee of the City of Mountain View
authorizing the continuation of virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361.
Attachments: PAC Memo - August 17, 2022
ATT 1 - Resolution
6.2 National Arts and Humanities Month October 2022
Recommendation: Background: PAC's Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 has a work item to
participate in or create an event to celebrate the National Arts and Humanities
month celebrated in October.
Discuss potential ideas for celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month and or
create a Subcommittee to work on executing an event.
6.3 Election of Officers
Recommendation: Background: Committee bylaws require an annual election of a Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson.
Elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chair person.
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 Only
Attachments: PAC Revenue Expenses
8. ADJOURNMENT
The next Performing Arts Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday September 21, at 6:15p.m.
remotely via video conference with no physical location.
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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 Noelle Magner at 650-903-6552.
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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