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Approved Minutes

AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting – Monday, February 24, 2020, 6:00 P.M. Economic Development Department, Cultural Arts Division, Bluebonnet Training Room 5202 E Ben White, Suite 400, Austin TX 78741 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Krissi Reeves, Celina Zisman Commissioners Fonte and Reeves absent CALL TO ORDER – 6:03 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on January 27, 2019 Motioned Polgar Motion approved Seconded: Zisman Commissioners Fonte and Reeves absent Motion to move 4.a next on the agenda Motioned Polgar 8-0 Seconded: Barnes Commissioners Fonte and Reeves absent 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Division Commissioner Fonte arrived on the dais Public Places Manager Motion to move 2.c to before taking up 5.a Motioned: Polgar 9-0 Commissioner Reeves absent Seconded: Mok a. Creative Space Assistance Program update, Kim McCarson, Music and Entertainment b. UNESCO Media Arts Exhibition and Faces of Austin 2020, Laura Odegaard, Art in c. Cultural Funding Review Process, Alberto Mejia, Cultural Arts Funding Program d. Art in Public Places Artist Selection Process 20 Equity Report, Art in Public Places Staff 3. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Art In Public Places Arts Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes b. Downtown Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Garza c. Quality of Life Commission Updates CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – 6:30 PM Time Certain The speakers signed up prior to 6:30pm will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted and/or not posted on the agenda. Asaf Ronen, Austin Creative Alliance – Event this Sunday, Working Together – workshop for giving tools and resources for artists who are interested in learning about working with artists who are deaf and hard of hearing 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. 2020 Census, John Lawler, Travis County Census Program Manager b. Pooja Kumar, Founder of Guardia Vieja, c. Isai Chacon, co-Founder of Flamencura Music and Dance and A’Lante Flamenco d. Writing on the Walls - Molly Alexander, Downtown Alliance Foundation 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible action on Cultural Funding Review Process, Margie Reese, MJR Partners No action taken Motion to take up 5.h next Motioned: Fonte Seconded: Polgar 9-0 Motion to approve items 5.b, 5.c, 5.d, and 5.e on consent Motioned: Fonte Seconded: Polgar 8-0 Commissioner Zisman off the dais Commissioner Reeves absent b. Approve the Final Design by Artist Mary Jane Garza for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Interior Lobby Opportunity Approved on consent c. Approve the Final Design by Artist Mathew Rodriguez for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Window Shade Screen Opportunity Approved on consent d. Approve the Final Design by Artist Agustina Rodriguez for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Exterior Sculpture Opportunity Approved on consent e. Approve the Final Design by Artist Peter Ortiz for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Exterior Stairwell Wall Opportunity   Approved on consent f. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the AUS Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvement AIPP Project Phase II Motion to postpone to the March meeting Motioned: Flores Seconded: Polgar 8-0 Commissioner Reeves absent g. Approve FY20 Q3 recommended Community Initiatives applications Motion to Approve Q3 recommended Community Initiative applications Motioned: Flores 8-0 Commissioner Reeves absent Seconded: Mok Seconded: Mok Seconded: Polgar h. Approve FY21 Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals guidelines Motion to divide the question. Motioned: Fonte 9-0 Commissioner Reeves absent Motion to approve FY21 Cultural Heritage Festivals Guidelines Motioned: Barnes 8-1 For: Keeton, Flores, Barnes, Zisman, Mok, Polgar, Castillo, Garza Against: Fonte Commissioner Reeves absent Motion to approve FY21 Core Guidelines Motioned: Polgar 6-0 Commissioners Barnes, Fonte, and Mok recused Commissioner Reeves absent Seconded: Zisman 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Working Group Updates A. Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group – Commissioners Castillo, Polgar, Mok, and Fonte (Chair) No action taken B. Joint Arts and Music Land Development and Permitting Working Group – Commissioners Polgar (Chair), Reeves, community members Zac Traeger and David Sullivan, and Music Commissioners Oren Rosenthal and Graham Reynolds No action taken C. TEMPO Program Guidelines and Goals Working Group – Commissioners Fonte, Barnes (Chair), Zisman, Polgar, community member Jade Walker and AIPP Panel members No action taken D. Donation and Loan Policy Working Group – Commissioners Barnes (chair) Polgar and Flores No action taken E. FY21 Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals Guidelines Working Group – Commissioners Flores (chair), Polgar, Barnes and Zisman No action taken 7. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION Next Regular Meeting will be on Monday, March 16 @ 6pm at Cultural Arts Division Bluebonnet Training Room – 5202 E Ben White, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Working group for nominating CSAP panel reviewer selection process (check with Kim) Nominate a new Commissioner to serve as the Downtown Commission Liaison Old business post the terminal item ADJOURNMENT – 9:23 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis at the Cultural Arts Division, at 512-974-7854, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Arts Commission please contact Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis at 512-974-7854.