Item 5.1 Additional Material posted 11-04-191 of 20 November 5, 2019, Item #5.1
City of Poway
MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
(Agenda Related Writings/Documents provided to City Council or Staff after distribution of the
Agenda Packet for the November 5 , 2019 Council Meeting)
DATE:
TO:
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CONTACT:
SUBJECT:
November 5, 2019
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Faviola Medina, CMC, City Clerk ft/\
(858) 668-4535 or F Medina@poway.org
Item 5 .1 -Poway Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA) Workshop to
Discuss Operating Models
Attached please find correspondence received on Monday November 4, 2019, after the agenda
distribution deadline.
Reviewed/Approved By:
Assistant City Manager
Reviewed By:
Alan Fenstermacher
City Attorney
Approved By:
Chris Hazeltine
City Manager
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ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
From: Carol Legg
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Monday, November 4, 2019 1:09 PM
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Cc: Brenda Sylvia
Subj ect: FW: Continuing Community Access to the Poway Center for preforming Arts.
City Clerk's office:
I will be forwarding to you several messages , recei ved by Councilmembers, relating to the workshop
item for the Performing Arts Center. I have already forwarded all to Chris and Wendy and been
reading them directly from the Council email inboxes.
Here is the first.
Carol
From: Erik F. Perkins,MD <Erik.Perki ns@sharp.com>
Se nt: Monday, November 4, 2019 12:41 PM
To: Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>
Subj e ct: Continuing Community Access to the Poway Center for preforming Arts.
Honorable Mayor Vaus,
I am writing in regards to continuing community access to the Poway Center for the Preforming Arts ( PCPA)
Understanding there are multiple proposed options listed in the Council Agenda Report, I implore you and the council to
conside r options that preserve access to the facility to non-profit organizations .
My nine year old daughter, Paloma, has participated for years in the Met-2 Musical Theater Program. Met-2 is one of several
non-profits that rent access to the PCPA.
Programs like this one provide the acting and theater experience to children of all ages in our community.
Through participation in these programs, Paloma has developed excellent communication, and presentation skills, along w ith a
certain confidence when interacting with others. These opportunities do not exist through our excellent, yet financially
strained community elementary schools.
It is easy to spot younger children who have had training in theater.
They look up and project when they talk to someone ( not mumbling into an electronic device).
They speak clearly with a certain confidence .
They excel at group presentations.
They communicate at higher level.
We understand the fiscal concerns, but the value of the PCPA for all of Poway's children, regard less of age, is a clear investment
in their future.
Please strongly consider proposa ls that allow for continued access to the theater arts to the full Poway Community.
Thank you for your time and co nsideration in these matters,
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Erik Perkins, MD
Proud father of Paloma Perkins
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From: Carol Legg
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Subject: FW: Poway Center for the Performing Arts Workshop to Discuss Operating Models
-----Original Message-----
From: Kristine Griffin <rjad@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 12:19 PM
To: Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>; Dave Grosch <DGrosch@poway.org>; Caylin Frank <CFrank@poway.org>; Barry Leonard
<BLeonard@poway.org>; John Mullin <JMullin@poway.org>
Cc: Brenda Sylvia <BSylvia@poway.org>; Belinda Romero <BRomero@poway.org>
Subject: Poway Center for the Performing Arts Workshop to Discuss Operating Models
To the Poway City Council:
This letter is sent to you to formally PROTEST you turning over the use of the PCPA to the PUSD ! ! !
My name is Kristine Griffin and I live in Ramona. I own the Ramona/Julian Academy of Dance and I have been renting the PCPA
for 20 years for my end ofthe year Dance Concerts. I rent the facility every last weekend in June (Fri/Sat) and I have a rehearsal
on Friday and 2 performances on Saturday. My shows are usually close to selling out for both. I have been in business for 35
years and there is NO facility large enough nor professional enough in Ramona to accomodate our group of dancers.
So we were BLESSED when we were able to rent the PCPA and give our dancers the opportunity to perform in a professional
environment. We have had a stellar reputation with the facility and they always give us positive reports at the end of our
performances.
We are already booked for the last weekend in June, 2020. Are you planning to honor this? I would hate to get bumped at the
last minute if the school takes over the facility.
That would be very unfair. We have been invested in the PCPA for a very long time and have no where else to go. We are more
than willing to pay more for the use of the facility if it comes down to that. The facility is awesome, the staff is amazing and we
have a wonderful rapore with everyone there. We hope you will reconsider turning over the use of the PCPA to the PUSD -it
will displace so many people and events that bring art to the community of Poway.
Respectfully yours,
Kristine Griffin
Director, Ramona/Julian Academy of Dance
760 7891711
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From: Carol Legg
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Subject: FW: Poway Center for Performing Arts
From: Erica Gist <erica.gist@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 11:57 AM
To: Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>; Dave Grosch <DGrosch@poway.org>; Caylin Frank <CFrank@poway.org>; Barry Leonard
<BLeonard@poway.org>; John Mullin <JMullin@poway.org>
Subject: Poway Center for Performing Arts
Hello,
It is with great plea that I reach out to each and everyone of you and urge you to please vote to maintain the current model for
the Poway Center for Performing Arts (PCPA).
My daughter is a very shy child and due to major complications during her birth, is also an only child. When we found the
Metropolitan Education Theater Network, she truly began to find herself. Please do not take this away from us, it is a
community we have grown to love on many levels for many years to come.
If you allow for any change that will exile MET2 from being able to rent the PCPA, there will no longer be any theater within our
community that is as inclusive, family friendly and affordable.
I am begging you to please vote to maintain the current model for the Poway Center for Performing Arts so our entire
community can continue to reap the benefits of their community facility, the purpose for which it was built.
Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.
Regards,
Erica Gist
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From: Carol Legg
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Subject: FW: Poway Performing Arts
-----Original Message-----
From: Chermaine <chermaine.osuna@warnerusd.net>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 9:32 AM
To: Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>
Subject: Poway Performing Arts
Dear Major,
I was notified that the Poway Performing Art Center is being taken over by Poway High School and the public will no longer be
able to use it for plays, dance recitals, an other performances. My daughter has been involved in the arts since the age of three.
She performs at the PAC multiple times per year, this has been a home for her performances for the last ten years. Please
reconsider giving the PAC to Poway High school to take over. This facility was built for the public, let's keep it that way!!
Sincerely,
Chermaine Osuna
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Carol Legg
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FW: PCPA topic for City Council meeting on 11/5/19 ...
From: Ann Hastings <hastings.ann@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 9:31 AM
To: Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>; Dave Grosch <DGrosch@poway.org>; Caylin Frank <CFrank@poway.org>; Barry Leonard
<BLeonard@poway.org>; John Mullin <JMullin@poway.org>
Subject: PCPA topic for City Council meeting on 11/5/19 ...
Dear Honorable Mayor and Council Members,
My wife and I have recently been made aware of the current situation regarding the Poway Center for the Performing Arts that
is going to be discussed at the City Council meeting on 11/5/19.
Our family has been involved in arts and specifically the theater for over 20 years. Throughout those 20 years PCPA has become
an integral part of our arts and theatrical experience as it is a fabulous venue.
We understand every business has its financial issues and one can only imagine what it takes to run and maintain a venue of that
size. However, understanding that there are many options going forward regarding the operation and day to day function of the
facility, it is our belief that relinquishing the entire daily operations of the theater to the PUSD is NOT a viable option. We both
live in and our children have both grown up in the PUSD school district and this district has neither the funds, the personnel or
the knowledge to maintain and operate such a wonderful facility. This theater as we all know is a professional theater which
requires the appropriate staff, knowledge and training. PUSD has none of that.
Ultimately the loss of a facility of this magnitude would be detrimental not only to the City of Poway and the surrounding
communities but the whole of San Diego itself. There are very few theater options in San Diego County that meet what PCPA
offers and the closing of the doors would be the end of arts in this area.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectively,
Steve and Ann Bourasa
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FW: Regarding the upcoming agenda issue regarding the Poway Center for the Performing Arts
From: Rachel McCrea <rmccrea1996@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 9:18 AM
To: Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>; Dave Grosch <DGrosch@poway.org>; John Mullin <JMullin@poway.org>; Caylin Frank
<CFrank@poway.org>; Barry Leonard <BLeonard@poway.org>
Subject: Regarding the upcoming agenda issue regarding the Poway Center for the Performing Arts
Mayor and Council Members,
My name is Rachel McCrea. It has been brought to my attention that there is an upcoming workshop regarding the operating
models for the Poway Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA). After reading up on the proposed options, I am honestly
concerned. From what I have been able to gather, several of the proposed options could result in a significant negative impact
on the local arts community in Poway, such as professional performances and arts programming decreasing or even being
terminated. In addition to that, community renters could completely lose the ability to rent the PCPA at all. One of those
community renters is MET2, and is a company/organization that is very close to my heart.
Starting from the age of 5 up until I was 11, I did every show except for one that was performed at the PCPA with MET2. MET2
and the performances I took part in on the PCPA stage were influential in making me the person that I am today. Yes, MET2 does
performances in other locations, however the Poway location was the only one that my mom and I could reasonably reach by
car when we lived in Mira Mesa, and that was the same situation for several other people. Taking away the ability to use the
PCPA would mean that hundreds of people, mostly families, would no longer be able to take part in MET2 productions.
I'm not a citizen of Poway, I'm not even a resident of California anymore. I moved to Illinois when I was 11, 2 days after my final
performance with MET2 in November of 2007 in their production of Annie. Leaving behind MET2 was one of the hardest things I
have ever had to do. However, I knew that MET2 and their presence at PCPA was still going to live on and that I could always
come back to visit and see a show on the stage that formed my early years. Hearing about these proposed options though, they
made my heart sink because of how important this organization is to the people of Poway and the people who are a part of it,
even if they have to drive over an hour just to get there.
My mom and I were avid and dedicated participants with MET2, and still keep up to date on their actions, and it would break our
hearts to see such an important part of our lives lose its place in the Poway performing arts community. MET2 has been an
active part of the Poway community for nearly 30 years. It would be a shame to see such an institution no longer be able to
bring such wonderful opportunities to children and adults of all ages in this and surrounding communities. It has been 12 years
since my last on-stage performance with MET2 and the PCPA, but they are so important to me and still such a huge part of my
life that when I heard about this, I knew I had to write in and make my voice heard.
Thank you very much for taking the time to read my email and listen to my concerns regarding this. I just want you all to be
aware of how important this decision is and how significant the impact could be.
Sincerely,
Rachel McCrea
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Carol Legg
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Subject: FW: Poway Performing Arts Center -Ple ase figure out a way t o keep open for the COMMUNITY of POWAY -
so important -Thank you .
From: Vanessa Springett <vspringett9@cs.com>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 7:52 AM
To : Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>; Dave Grosch <DGrosch@poway.org>; Caylin Frank <CFrank@poway.org>;
bleaonard@poway.org; John Mullin <JMullin@poway.org>; Jessica Schemmel <jschemmel@powayusd.com>; Pattie Wal ker
<pattie.wa1ker9@gmail.com>; MET 2 San Diego <met2sandiego@met2.org>
Cc: Drew Springett <drewspringett@cs.com>
Subject: Poway Performing Arts Center -Please figure out a way to keep open for the COMMUNITY of POWAY -so important -
Thank you.
Steve Vaus svaus@poway.org
Dave Grosch dgrosch@poway.org
Caylin Frank cfrank@poway.org
Barry Leonard bleonard@poway.org
John Mullin jmul lin@poway.org
Hello Poway Council -
Please note that our daughter has participated in the arts, singing, dancing, and musical theater, since she was
young.
Our family has loved watching her grow up, gaining independence and confidence thru the arts.
She has participated both with PUSD and countless local community arts programs (such as Step by Step dance
and MET2), programs that might lose their theater space if proposed/discussed changes take place.
Having a beautiful theater in Poway is one of the many things that makes Poway so special.
Bringing world wide talent to Poway keeps us interesting and connected to the world.
Our family, and extended family, enjoy the many talented mus icians and actors who visit throughout the year.
Our parents, who are aging, love not having to drive downtown for art and music and other concerts.
Traffic (along with getting older) has diminished their ability to drive down town and/or other areas to fulfill
their love of the arts.
As Drew and I age, we too, will appreciate the PCPA more and more, not just as a venue for our ch ildren's plays
and musicals and choir concerts ....
but as a place to stay connected to the arts community at large.
As a family who plans to stay in Poway, forever, we truly hope that you do every thing possible to keep the PCPA
open
to the COMMUNITY of Poway.
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Vanessa and Drew Springett
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Vanessa Springett
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Avalon Mortgage Corporation
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San Diego, CA 92122
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share. Thank you.
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From: Carol Legg
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Subject: FW: Option 2B
-----Original Message-----
From: Jessica Posey <posey002@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 7:52 AM
To: Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>
Subject: Option 2B
To whom it may concern,
I've grown up in Poway my whole life and have always loved how many extracurricular there were. It wasn't until 6th grade that
I found my true passion in life: musical theater. Our town is a small one and as soon as my church stopped funding shows, I
thought my passion would die. It wasn't until I found out about a traveling group who goes from city to city to educate kids on
theater, historical context, and ways to just really connect with others in your area. This company, MET2, has changed my life for
the better. This is a company I plan on raising my children in. If the performing arts center gets handed over to PUSD, local
children's theater will, quite literally, be dead in our city. Please do not make the mistake of choosing money over the arts and
arts education.
Sincerely,
Jessica L. Posey
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FW: PUSD taking over the Performing Arts Center -Concern
From: shgil@aol.com <shgil@aol.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 3, 2019 3:03 PM
To: Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>; Dave Grosch <DGrosch@poway.org>; Caylin Frank <CFrank@poway.org>; Barry Leonard
<BLeonard@poway.org>; John Mullin <JMullin@poway.org>
Subject: PUSD taking over the Performing Arts Center -Concern
Hello,
I do not agree with PUSD taking over the Performing Arts Center. First, my daughter has enjoyed being able to use the beautiful
theater for years. She has participated in the MET2 program for years. She is unable to access theater classes at her current
middle school as a result of "budget cuts". Our children need to access the performing arts and I truly believe that outside
programs (paid for and supported by the community) can provide the necessary revenue to maintain and improve the Performing
Arts Center. Certainly, a school district has better ways to use their money. It disgusts me as a fellow educator that a district
would take over the Performing Arts Center when it clearly needs to put its money elsewhere (i.e. removing mold from
classrooms).
Sincerely,
Sara Gil
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FW: Thoughts on Agenda Item 5.1 "Poway Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA) Workshop to Discuss
Operating Models"
Item 5.1 -PCPA Workshop to Discuss Operating Models.pdf; FY19-21 Agreement FEX.pdf; FY20 Budget
Simplified.xlsx
From: Michael Rennie <mrennie@powayonstage.org>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 7:02 AM
To: Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>; Dave Grosch <DGrosch@poway.org>; Caylin Frank <CFrank@poway.org>; Barry Leonard
<BLeonard@poway.org>; John Mullin <JMullin@poway.org>
Cc: Chris Hazeltine <CHazeltine@poway.org>; Wendy Kaserman <WKaserman@poway.org>; Belinda Romero
<BRomero@poway.org>; Brenda Sylvia <BSylvia@poway.org>; Chaffin, Bill <chaffinb@stifel.com>; dankrall@cox.net;
DoJohnson@powayusd.com; emcofrancesco@gmail.com; jerrymink75@aol.com; josh@colossuspainting.com;
jtenuto@executiveforums.com; Leah McBride (LMcBride@skylinehomeloans.com) <LMcBride@skylinehomeloans.com>;
Michael Rennie <mrennie@powayonstage.org>; rachkmccarthy@gmail.com; Steven M Dematteo (dematteosm@gmail.com)
<dematteosm@gmail.com>; wayneh@csconsult.com
Subject: Thoughts on Agenda Item 5.1 "Poway Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA) Workshop to Discuss Operating Models"
Honorable Mayor, Deputy Mayor and esteemed council members,
I read with great interest the November 5th Agenda Item 5.1 "Poway Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA) Workshop to Discuss
Operating Models" (attached). I have been looking forward to this workshop since it was first proposed in June of 2019, and I
want to offer any assistance that may be of value. I am particularly interested in hearing more about PUSD's interest in
acquiring the PCPA. This creates a new level of opportunities and questions. As such, I am very much in "wait and see" mode
until we know more about PUSD's intentions.
That said, I would like to respond to some sections of the Workshop Report that pertain to Poway Onstage. Rather than take up
time at the November 5th Workshop to address these concerns, I will share them in writing and make myself available to answer
your questions. Please let me know if you would like me to address any of these topics at the November 5th meeting.
Please note that Poway OnStage had no input to the Council Agenda Report. My Board and I first read the report on Tuesday,
October 29th when it was made available to the public. As the report is written, it would be easy to conclude that Poway
OnStage has failed to meet a fundraising requirement in recent years. I say this based on the following sections of the Report:
Page 5, paragraph 3
• "In fact, the fees paid to the City (by Poway OnStage) in FY 2018 -19 fell short of the City's annual contribution to the
Foundation, therefore the City saw no net revenue as a result of the fees paid by the Foundation."
• " ... (the PCPAF) has not assisted with the long-term financial sustainability of the PCPA as was originally envisioned when
the Foundation was established."
Neither of these are, technically, incorrect: the handling fees we collect don't cover our annual subsidy -but they were never
intended to. My understanding has always been that these fees cover credit card processing fees, so their reference here seems
misleading. Similarly, while it is true that Poway OnStage has not directly assisted in raising funds for the facility, such an
expectation hasn't been included in any annual agreement that I have signed dating back to 2003 (and likely back to 1998). The
vision of Poway OnStage as a fundraising tool for the City had been longed abandoned by the time I joined the organization in
2003. Poway OnStage staff and Board members have responded to Community Services request for ideas, guidance and
resources that might assist with capital needs, and in FY2019-2020 agreed to add a $5 facilities restoration fee to each ticket
sold.
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Each year the City of Poway drafts a usage agreement whose terms are clear: in exchange for office space, preferred rates on
labor, waived usage fees and an annual subsidy ($113K in FY19-20; $93K in FY20-21), Poway OnStage must book a professional
performance series and turn in a balanced budget. We have met and exceeded these terms every year at least since my arrival
at the Foundation in 2003 (the complete usage agreement is attached). It is also worth noting that the City's subsidy accounts
for less than 12% of our annual budget -Poway OnStage sells tickets and raises funds to account for the other 88% of our
$950,000 operating budget (attached). The City subsidy of Poway OnStage has declined drastically through the years from
$238,345 in FY2007-2008 to $93,350 in FY2020-2021.
I would also like to respond to Page 4 paragraph 6 stating that Poway OnStage has "obtained grant funding from both the
County and City of San Diego based upon the regional draw of the PCPA."
This statement suggests that the PCPA (the building) has its own innate regional draw, and that Poway OnStage receives funding
based on that draw. However, our agreements with the County and the City of San Diego (and other granting agencies) are
clear: their support is for programs presented by Poway OnStage, specifically the Professional Performance Series, our Arts in
Education Initiative, and our annual Taste of Our Towne event. To state that these funds are "based upon the regional draw of
the PCPA" undermines the value of our programming and minimizes the hard work that Poway OnStage staff invest in securing
those grants. This is not to dispute that Poway OnStage needs a facility in which to present these programs, but as written, this
passage suggests that we are receiving money better suited for the PCPA itself.
As you can imagine,' I have many thoughts about the various options presented on pages 6 through 12 of the Council
Report. But I will withhold thoughts until we know what PUSD's interest may be.
I appreciate you taking the time to read these clarifications, and I welcome an opportunity to answer any questions or address
any concerns you may have. Feel free to call or email me at any time.
Michael Rennie
President and CEO
Poway OnStage
15498 Espola Road
Poway, CA 92064
858-668-4799 (office)
619-871-7400 (cell)
mrennie@powayonstage.org
www.powayonstage.org
CC: Chris Hazeltine, City Manager, City of Poway
Wendy Kaserman, Asst. City Manager, City of Poway
Poway OnStage Board of Directors:
Josh Berner
Bill Chaffin
Elaine Cofrancesco
Steve DeMatteo
Wayne Hamburger
Doug Johnson
Dan Krall
Leah McBride
Rachel McCarthy Henneforth
JJ Mink
Belinda Romero
Brenda Sylvia
Jim Tenuta
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From: Carol Legg
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Subject: FW: PCPA/PUSD
From: Debbora Childress <Debbora@cox.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 2, 2019 5:04 PM
To: Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>; drosch@poway.org; Caylin Frank <CFrank@poway.org>; Barry Leonard
<BLeonard@poway.org>; jmulin@poway.org
Subject: PCPA/PUSD
Dear City of Poway Councilmen,
I am writing in regard to the current discussion about the possible transfer of the Poway Center for the Performing Arts to the
Poway Unified School District.
As a patron of the arts and a local dance director who uses the PCPA annually since it's inception, I can attest to the value we as
a community place on this facility.
The PCPA is truly the gem of the City of Poway. Thousands of local youth perform there each year. Having the opportunity to
stand on that stage with professional lights, sets, backdrops, props and an appreciative audience is invaluable. There is nothing
quite like it.
Having access to the PCPA is such an important part of so many local performer's life experience. Imagining a future with the
possibility of limited or no access is tragic! Over the many, many years I have presented annually on the PCPA stage, I have
introduced literally thousands of local youth and their families to the beauty and professionalism of the Center. Performing
there has become part of their expectation and experience. It is a tradition which we all wish to continue. I am now presenting
children of the first students who performed there 30 years ago. We value and love the PCPA.
Recently I spent a month attempting to rent a facility for our annual Nutcracker from the PUSD using their Facilitron program.
can attest to the frustrating, time consuming, ineffective process it was. I can only imagine what would occur if they took over
the scheduling of the PCPA. The PUSD is in the business of education ... not in the business of running a professional arts venue.
Reading about the many options being considered as cost cutting measures for the City in regards to the PCPA, it would seem
that there are other options that make a better first-step. Returning the Poway On Stage foundation to it's original purpose of
gaining funds for the PCPA vs. receiving funds from the City, seems like a good one.
I appreciate your consideration in keeping the PCPA as a viable, accessible, community supported facility for all.
Sincerely,
Debbora Childress
Ms. Debbora's School of Dance
14005-B Midland Rd., Poway
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Carol Legg
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Chris Hazeltine; Wendy Kaserman
FW: Performing Arts Center decision
From: Hansen Julie <jhansenusc95@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 2:29 PM
To: Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>
Subject: Performing Arts Center decision
Mayor Vaus,
It has been brought to my attention that the fate of the Performing Arts Center of Poway is being considered by the City Council.
I have been to many shows at the center and have had personal interactions with the both the staff, volunteers and the
performers. The fact that Poway has a performing arts center and the import the city puts on the arts was a factor in our
decision to raise our children here in Poway. It gives Poway a solidly unique opportunity to provide amazing opportunities to
showcase local artists and professional entertainers as well. The facility is beautiful and the perfect place to highlight what an
amazing community Poway is and will remain to be, if properly governed in the future. Our family strongly supports the PCPA
and its presence in our cherished town.
Since rely,
Julie Hansen, LCSW
Dr. David Hansen, PhD
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From: Carol Legg
Sent:
To:
Monday, November 4, 2019 2:46 PM
agendadocs resource
Cc: Chris Hazeltine; Wendy Kaserman
Subject: FW: Poway Centre for the Performing Arts
From: Hamish Mouat <hamishmouat@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 2:18 PM
To: Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>; Dave Grosch <DGrosch@poway.org>; John Mullin <JMullin@poway.org>; Caylin Frank
<CFrank@poway.org>; Barry Leonard <BLeonard@poway.org>
Subject: Poway Centre for the Performing Arts
Dear Mayor Vaus, Deputy Mayor Grosch, and Council Members Mullin, Frank and Leonard,
I am writing to you from Auckland, New Zealand, to express my concern over the proposal to potentially terminate the city of
Poway's operation of the PCPA.
I was thrilled to visit Poway for the first time in 2017, when I was invited by the Executive Producer and Artistic Director of the
Metropolitan Educational Network (MET2) to perform in their Fall Season of Beauty and the Beast at the PCPA. MET2 have been
operating out of the PCPA for almost 30 years, and would be one of many community groups and arts organisations to be
affected monumentally by this proposed change of hands.
Community Arts Groups such as MET2 offer so much more than what is seen on the stage. The coming together of a community
to bring the spectacle of what is performed in the theatre is something truly extraordinary. Young people learn and grow in
confidence, and develop memorisation, motor, verbalisation, communication, oratory and problem solving skills. Studies have
proved that young people who grow up in arts programmes such as these achieve higher on their SATs (by an average of 51
points on Verbal and 38 on Math). Like-minded individuals of all ages get the chance to connect and feel safe and supported by
their peers. Global friendships and connections are built -such as the ones I have been lucky enough to enjoy thanks to my
association with MET2 and the PCPA.
Taking away the city's governance of this facility will not only affect the operation of arts groups such as MET2, but it will also
negatively affect the young people who would have otherwise had the opportunity to grow through their educational
experience associated with their participation. Taking the facility away will take away these groups, and therefore take away the
good that they are doing in the world, by exposing young people to positive influences and educational opportunities. The
children, parents and families of Poway will lose out on so much that makes Poway a city to be proud of, and it will be reflected
on this term's council members -something that will be remembered by voters of the future.
Personally, I would never have discovered Poway if it weren't for the current operation of the PCPA allowing MET2 to perform
such high quality theatre within it's facility. I am not the first international performer to have been on the PCPA stage, and
should operations resume as they have been (which they should, without question), I know I will not be the last. The PCPA has
opened the doors to a global network for Poway -bringing the city's profile up around the world and encouraging visits and
spending in the local community through tourism. Every time someone I know from New Zealand travels to the United States for
a vacation, I encourage them to visit Poway. It holds a special place in my heart. This would not be the case if the PCPA were not
available to create such marvellous connections for Poway residents around the world.
With so much negativity and pain in the world we live in right now, the arts has the power to inspire, transform and uplift so
many people. Taking that glory away from Poway would be, without a doubt, an unbelievable tragedy.
I sincerely hope this proposed change will not be seen through. Thank you so much for your time.
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Regards,
Hamish Mouat
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19 of 20 November 5, 2019, Item #5.1
From: Carol Legg
Sent:
To:
Monday, November 4, 2019 2:46 PM
agendadocs resource
Cc: Chris Hazeltine; Wendy Kaserman
Subject: FW: Poway Center for the Performing Arts
From: Trevor Collins <trevor.collins@mac.com>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 2:02 PM
To: Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>; Dave Grosch <DGrosch@poway.org>; John Mullin <JMullin@poway.org>; Caylin Frank
<CFrank@poway.org>; Barry Leonard <BLeonard@poway.org>
Subject: Poway Center for the Performing Arts
Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
It has come to my attention that the City of Poway and PUSD is considering changes to the future of the Poway Center for
Performing Arts. As a former K-12 student of PUSD, a member of community groups who present at the PCPA and a current
professional entertainment industry producer I'm very concerned that some of the proposed changes could drastically change
access and use of the facility in the future.
As a student my first introductions to the PCPA where through PUSD programs put together by Teachers (Sharyn Lyon and
Melissa Moreau) it's this exposure that got me interested in Theater Arts. As my interest grew, I was able to further expand my
experiences and education outside of school by participating in programs by MET2 and Southern California Ballet who regularly
mount productions at the PCPA. Eventually I would apply and be hired by the City of Poway as a Stage Technician working for
Garret Moreau and Mark Zetler under Belinda Romero. My experience as an employee working with the full range of presenters
from Educational, to Community Groups and Professional Presenters would ultimately give me the springboard to apply and be
accepted to The Conservatory of Theater Arts @ SUNY Purchase BFA Program one of the most elite programs for Theatre
Design/Technology. Through this program I got to achieve my dream of working in professional theater in NYC and eventually
land in my current position as an Executive Producer in the corporate events industry.
I realize the PCPA partnership between the City of Poway and PUSD is complex, but I think it serves a vital role in balancing
educational needs, community groups and professional presenters at the PCPA. This special combination of experiences that not
only helped me discover my passion for theater arts but expand and explore and ultimately lead to my college education and
professional career. I know that I'm not alone in these experiences, many other students and community members benefit from
have access to such a facility. There is no other facility in San Diego that serves the community some completely like the PCPA,
please ensure that the PCPA is able to continue doing so.
Thank You,
Trevor Collins
Executive Producer
TC Productions Inc.
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20 of 20 November 5, 2019, Item #5.1
From: Carol Legg
Sent:
To:
Monday, November 4, 2019 2:47 PM
agendadocs resource
Cc:
Subject:
Chris Hazeltine; Wendy Kaserman
FW: PCPA
From: Allison Gharst <agharst13@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 1:16 PM
To: Gdgrosch@poway.org; Barry Leonard <BLeonard@poway.org>; Cay lin Frank <CFrank@poway.org>; John Mullin
<JMullin@poway.org>; Steve Vaus <SVaus@poway.org>
Subject: PCPA
Good Afternoon -
I am unfortunately short on time and unable to write a well-composed email regarding my thoughts on the PCPA city counsel
proposal, but I wanted to take the time that I do have to voice my opposition to putting the control of it into the hands of PUSD,
and the associated costs onto their plate. As a Poway resident and voter I would ask that you do not go with this option and
leave the center available to the many many outside groups currently supporting what is a SEVERELY LACKING arts progra m in
our public schools. As the PUSD is clearly not in a position to do that on their own and these outside groups are filling the gap.
Thank you!
Allison Gharst
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