Special Meeting of the Arts Commission May 18, 2020 – 3-4:30pm Arts Commission to be held May 18, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Sunday, May 17 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 18 Arts Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or Annemarie.Mckaskle@AustinTexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, May 17. Residents must include the following information in the email request o Resident speaker name o agenda item number(s) the resident wishes to address o whether the resident is for/against/neutral the item(s) o telephone number or email address of the resident speaker Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Resident speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Resident speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to LIAISON EMAIL by Noon the day before (Sunday, May 17) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If the meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020 – 3-4:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Celina Zisman AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. COVID-19 update The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, May 17 will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on April 20, 2020 i. Presentation on Hotel Occupancy Tax, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb ii. FY21 Cultural Funding up18, Meghan Wells b. Visit Austin marketing partnership, Peggy Ellithorpe 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design …
May 18 Arts Commission Meeting Regarding Item under NEW BUSINESS 4.a.iii Approve Artwork Donation from Ryan Companies of sculpture “Aurorae” by artist FYOOG for the City of Austin Planning and Development Center Building Background information for Arts Commission In December 2019, the Planning and Development Center Building (PDC) project was introduced to both the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Panel and the Arts Commission. At that time, both the AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission expressed concern that there was no AIPP ordinance-required 2% percent-for-art funding included for this city building under construction. Andrew Moore explained why the AIPP Ordinance does not apply to the new city purchasing process by which the PDC is being delivered, the Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Program. The P3 Program solicits competitive bids from the commercial real estate market for Class A office space purchasing process (P3). The selected developer then constructs a fixed price facility by a specific and delivery date and, at the successful completion of the project, the City purchases the building. The P3 purchasing process for city facilities is handled by the Finance Services Department. Find more information on this delivery system here: http://austintexas.gov/department/public-private-partnerships-p3-program-office The donation of the sculpture by FYOOG is intended to support the purpose of the AIPP Ordinance, even though the P3 system does not require it. Meghan and Sue have been working with Lucia Athens, who leads the Sustainability Office on a memo to Mayor and Council regarding this new delivery system, specifically to reinforce the City of Austin’s commitment to green building and sustainability, and also shining a light on other Council commitments and ordinances that are not currently reflected in the delivery process. We have crafted the paragraph below to be included in the memo (emphasis added): The Art in Public Places requirement for eligible projects to allocate 2% of capital improvement budget to commission or purchase art for the site does not currently have a corollary for P3 projects. Commissioning or acquiring works of art is currently problematic for P3 projects due to challenges with the artist selection process, funding availability, and project delivery model whereby the City purchases a building from a developer. The Art in Public Places Panel discussed this topic at their December 2nd 2019 meeting and expressed concern that the Art in Public Places ordinance was not being applied consistently to City construction projects created through this new capital delivery model. …
Art in Public Places Program 5202 E. Ben White Blvd. Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 512.974.7700 www.austincreates.com PROCESS SUMMARY Rosewood Neighborhood Park ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROJECT PROJECT SUMMARY On Thursday, December 20, 2018, The City of Austin’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department, released a request for qualifications (RFQ) to visual artists or artist teams to design, fabricate, install and de-install a durable, permanent exterior public artwork that reflects the character of the Rosewood neighborhood and thoughtfully considers the history and everyday use of the Rosewood Neighborhood Park. Artists and designers who live and work in Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties were eligible to apply. Special consideration was given to artists with a lived experience in the Rosewood neighborhood. The total budget for the project is $44,000 with a planned installation date of spring 2020. The deadline to apply was Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 5PM CST. ARTWORK GOALS The Art in Public Places program seeks to commission works of art of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places through the selection of a qualified artist or artist team who can innovatively and thoughtfully design within the context of this project. The goal of the Rosewood Neighborhood Park AIPP Project is to select an artist/artist team who will design artwork that: reflects the nature and character of the Rosewood Neighborhood Park and Pool; conceptualizes a strong overall artwork design approach that Integrates with the site and the required signage for the project; is consistent with and mindful of the historic values of the Rosewood community and Rosewood Neighborhood Park site; is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. • • • • • BUDGET The AIPP 2% funding for this project comes from the 2012 Bond. The total award for an artist contract is $44,000, inclusive of design, fabrication and installation, including engineering and permitting fees, travel and shipping expenses, insurance and other project-related costs. SELECTION PANEL The Selection Panel was comprised of three local arts professionals: • Miriam Conner, Community Engagement Coordinator, ForkLift Danceworks • Carre Adams, Culture and Arts Education Coordinator, George Washington Carver Museum • John Fisher, Visual Artist, Carver Library mural AIPP Project Advisor: • TBD Advisors: • …
Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 5202 E Ben White Blvd, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov Prospectus Project: Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation Artwork Budget: $104,000 Deadline to Submit Request for Qualifications: July 30, 2020, 5:00 pm (CST) Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department seeks to commission a durable, permanent public artwork that honors the importance of Barton Springs, including the historic Barton Springs Bathhouse, and fosters stewardship of Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer. Budget The AIPP 2% for this project is generated from the 2012 Bond; Proposition 14; Parks and Recreation (Facility Renovations and Improvements). The total award for an artist contract is $104,000, inclusive of design, fabrication and installation, including engineering and permitting fees, travel and shipping expenses, insurance and other project-related costs. Public Art Goals & Priorities The Barton Springs Pool and the bathhouse have historic desig- nation and so are subject to constraints for type and location of the artwork. In addition, it is important that the AIPP artwork be accessible to citizens without paying the fee to enter the pool area. After discussions with the Barton Springs Conservancy, the Austin Parks Department, and the project design team, it was de- termined that the site could benefit from artwork that enhances the experience of the exhibit areas or the lobby of the Rotunda; or it could be an exterior artwork within or near the site work included in the sponsor project. See Appendices A, B and C for more information. The Art in Public Places program seeks to commission works of art of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places through the selection of a qualified artist or artist team who can innovatively and thoughtfully design within the context of this project. The goals of the project were developed through discussions with community members by PARD and AIPP staff. Barton Springs Bathhouse AIPP Project Prospectus Page 1 of 17 May 2020 Draft goals for the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project are to select an artist/artist team who will design artwork that: • honors the importance of Barton Springs, including the historic Barton Springs Bathhouse; • • • • • fosters stewardship of Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer; is consistent with the historic context …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, on March 6, 2020, the City of Austin and Travis County both declared a local state of disaster due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and issued measures to reduce the possibility of exposure and promote the health and safety of City of Austin/Travis County residents; and WHEREAS, On March 13, 2020, Governor Abbott declared a state of disaster for all Texas counties due to the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and advice from local health authorities, subsequent executive orders in the City of Austin, Travis County, Williamson County, and the State of Texas have limited business operations and human social interactions to protect and promote public health; and WHEREAS, these and other necessary measures taken by jurisdictions across the United States and the world to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic have limited public interactions, closed schools and businesses, and resulted in economic uncertainty that has left an unprecedented number of Austin residents facing unemployment or underemployment; and WHEREAS, since the beginning of the crisis, the City Council of the City of Austin has responded to this through several actions , including Ordinance No. 20200326-090 and Resolution Nos. 20200326-091, 20200326-092, 20200409-079, 20200409-081, 20200409-086, and 20200423-040 each of which respond to needs of Austin residents amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, and open a path toward relief in economic strain for individuals and businesses during this crisis; and 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 WHEREAS, the City has been able to launch several programs to date, however, currently launched programs have already received more requests for assistance than there are available funds; and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, the CARES Act, was signed into law, which authorized $2 trillion in federal economic relief through a stimulus infusion into housing and public health programs, as well as direct financial assistance and additional unemployment benefits to individuals, allocating $170 million to the City of Austin with an additional tens of millions to our partner counties; and WHEREAS, on April 22, 2020, federal guidelines for expending the CARES Act funding were released, helping to lay out the …
CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM FUNDING – HOTEL O CCUPAN CY TAX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MAY 18, 2020 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5 DRAFT DRAFT Cultural Arts Fund Beginning Balance 4,518,915 3,215,422 2,960,636 1,758,364 (1,564,286) Revenue Interest Total Revenue Transfers In Other Funds Convention Center Total Transfers In Total Available Funds Program Requirements 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21* Actual Actual Estimated Amended Proposed 56,500 56,500 70,152 70,152 38,500 38,500 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 11,231,717 12,639,480 8,245,008 11,880,629 9,304,634 0 0 0 3,144,447 0 11,231,717 12,639,480 8,245,008 15,025,076 9,304,634 11,288,217 12,709,631 8,283,508 15,050,076 9,329,634 Cultural Arts and Contracts 12,677,444 13,001,908 12,808,430 12,808,430 Total Program Requirements 12,677,444 13,001,908 12,808,430 12,808,430 6,835,302 6,835,302 Total Requirements 12,677,444 13,001,908 12,808,430 12,808,430 6,835,302 Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirem ents Adjustment to GAAP Ending Balance No te: Numbers may no t add due to ro unding. (1,389,227) (292,277) (4,524,922) 2,241,646 2,494,332 85,734 37,491 0 0 0 3,215,422 2,960,636 (1,564,286) 4,000,010 930,046 ** **PLEASE NOTE: The Proposed FY21 ending balances reflects a 10% reserve. EDD is working with the Budget Office to identify additional revenue for FY21 that will allow for level funding. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 6 QUESTIONS? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 7
ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020 – 3-4:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Celina Zisman, Rick Van Dyke (currently non-voting member) MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, May 17 will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. a. Sylvia Orozco, Mexic-Arte Museum Executive Director; spoke to items 3.a – COVID-19 Hotel Occupancy Tax and 5. A.1 Cultural Funding – Discussion and possible Action on the COVID-19 updates, For - Funding from CARES ACT Relief funding should be used to fill the gap in the Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds. This recommended should be made and approved by Arts Commission and City Council a. Approve the minutes as amended for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on April 20, 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2020 Moved: Polgar Vote: 7-0-1 Commissioner Barnes Abstained Seconded: Mok 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Commissioner Garza arrived on the dais a. COVID-19 update i. Presentation on Hotel Occupancy Tax, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb ii. FY21 Cultural Funding up18, Meghan Wells b. Visit Austin marketing partnership, Peggy Ellithorpe 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Motion to approve items 4.a.i, 4.a.ii., and 4.a.iii on consent Motioned: Barnes Vote: 9-0 i. Approve the Final Design by Artists J Muzacz and Polis for the Rosewood Seconded: Polgar Neighborhood Park Bathhouse AIPP Project Motion to approve the Final Design by Artists J Muzacz and Polis for the Rosewood Neighborhood Park Bathhouse AIPP Project Approved on consent ii. Approve the Prospectus for the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project Motion to approve the Prospectus for the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project Approved on consent iii. Approve Artwork Donation from Ryan Companies of sculpture “Aurorae” by artist FYOOG for the City of Austin Planning and Development Center Building Motion to approve Artwork Donation from Ryan Companies of sculpture “Aurorae” by artist FYOOG for the City of Austin Planning and Development Center Building Approved on consent 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Cultural Funding A. Discussion and possible action on the COVID-19 updates B. Form Community Initiatives Guidelines Working Group Motion to form Community Initiatives Guidelines Working Group with Commissioners Polgar, Flores, and Fonte serving as chair Motioned: Fonte Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Garza off …
