Performing Arts Committee
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · November 14, 2023
Minutes
City of Mountain View
Minutes - Final
Performing Arts Committee
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 6:15 PM Atrium Conference Room
Special Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kumar called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 4 - Committee Member Carol Donahue, Vice Chair David Garcia, Committee Member Yao Yao, and
Chair John McAlister
Committee Member Yao Yao arrived at 6:29 p.m.
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Minutes Approval
M/S McAlister/Donahue - To approve the September 20, 2023 minutes with the following correction:
• Spell out TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
Yes: 5 - Committee Member Donahue, Vice Chair Garcia, Committee Member Yao, Chair McAlister, and
Kumar
3.2 Minutes Approval
M/S Garcia/Donahue - To approve the October 18, 2023 minutes with the following correction:
• Include the question "Which programs utilize the Mainstage" asked of Peninsula Youth Theatre
Yes: 5 - Committee Member Donahue, Vice Chair Garcia, Committee Member Yao, Chair McAlister, and
Kumar
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - None
5. NEW BUSINESS
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5.1 Upstage Theater Home Company Review
Staff provided a background overview and financial analysis of Upstage for the year ending December 31,
2023.
Bonnie Fought and Emma Rensin, Artistic Director for Upstage Theater provided an overview of the previous
season of performances at the MVCPA. The Committee asked about cost recovery of the program, to which
Bonnie responded that the mission is really centered around providing programs for the students as long as
the cover their costs. They are not doing this to make a profit, just support the next production.
Emma answered questions around their mission statement and what the program means for the participating
students.
No action taken.
6. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.1 Silicon Valley Creates Luncheon
The Committee attended the Silicon Valley Creates Luncheon.
No action taken.
6.2 Home Company Ad Hoc Committee
Staff provided an update on the Home Company Ad Hoc Committee.
No action was taken.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Kumar adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.. The next Performing Arts Committee meeting will be held
on January 17, 2024 in the Performing Arts Center Conference Room. 500 Castro Street.
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Agenda
City of Mountain View
Agenda
Performing Arts Committee
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 6:15 PM Atrium Conference Room
Special Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Minutes Approval
Recommendation: Approve the September 19, 2023 minutes.
Attachments: September Minutes
3.2 Minutes Approval
Recommendation: Approve the October 18, 2023 minutes.
Attachments: October 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. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Upstage Theater Home Company Review
Recommendation:
Upstate Theater will present update on last season. Staff will provide a written memo
regarding Upstage Theaters' revenues, and provide a summary of performance use
days, sales, and expenses as related to MVCPA.
Attachments: Upstage Annual Report
UPSTAGE- Financial Analysis FY22-23
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6. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
No action will be taken on questions raised by the Committee at this time.
6.1 Silicon Valley Creates Luncheon
SV Creates hosted Randy Cohen from Americans for the Arts
6.2 Home Company Ad Hoc Committee
7. ADJOURNMENT
The next Performing Arts Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. in
the Atrium Conference Room, 500 Castro Street.
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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