ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220327-3.a Seconded By: Commissioner Jaime Castillo Date: 3-27-2022 Subject: Arts Commission FY23 Budget Recommendation Motioned By: Commissioner Lulu Flores Recommendation Recommendation to approve two Full Time Employees (FTE) for the Economic Development and the Cultural Arts Division in the FY23 budget. Description of Recommendation to Council Our Commission recommends that the City include two additional full time employees (FTE) in the FY23 budget for Economic Development Department (EDD). One FTE will be a Business Process Specialist for EDD to support the department’s divisions that manage HOT funds. The other will be a Community Engagement Specialist/ Consultant for the Cultural Arts Division. Rationale: The Economic Development Department is launching HOT funded programs in three different divisions. The successful rollout and execution of these programs will require coordination, monitoring, data collection and ongoing review. It will also require robust and coordinated community outreach and engagement. A Business Process Specialist will provide critical support in program integration and execution across all three divisions. Members of the Arts Community, especially those from historically underrepresented and underfunded groups, are facing continuing financial challenges such as housing, affordable creative spaces, low incomes and access to opportunity and growth. Cultural Arts Division (CAD) programs provide opportunities to alleviate some of the challenges. The information is complex and dense. New applicants usually require assistance in determining their eligibility and meeting milestones throughout the process. CAD administrators conduct Information Sessions and Open Office Hours to provide applicant assistance. Invitations depend on channels that reach existing applicants or potential applicants that are already knowledgeable about the programs. A Community Engagement Specialist (or Consultant) will provide the communication and outreach skills needed to inform and assist potential applicants. Thus, relieving CAD administrators of these additional tasks to focus on their primary job functions. The Community Engagement Specialist will also bring additional strategies to address equitable access to EDD programs. Vote For: Commissioner Michelle Polgar, Chair 1 of 2 6-0 none none Commissioner Celina Zisman, Vice Chair Commissioner Jaime Castillo Commissioner Lulu Flores Commissioner Acia Gray Commissioner Amy Mok Against: Abstain: Absent: Commissioner Brett Barnes Commissioner Felipe Garza Commissioner kYmberly Keeton Commissioner Heidi Schmalbach Commissioner Rick van Dyke Attest: Jesus Pantel, Arts Commission Staff Liaison 2 of 2
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING March 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM Arts Commission Annual Retreat Economic Development Department 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78741 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in‐person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in‐person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required at To jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512‐974‐9315. participation. register, contact remote Pantel Jesús for CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Acia Gray, Amy Mok Commissioners Barnes, Garza, Keeton, Schmalbach, and Van Dyke absent MINUTES CALL TO ORDER – 1:05 PM 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Framework for Retreat Conversation b. Review Role of the Arts Commission and Arts Commission Goals c. Communication Guidelines a. Discussion and Possible Action on Budget Recommendations To put forward a recommendation for two Full Time Equivalents, a Business Process Consultant through the Economic Development Department for the Cultural Arts Division’s use, and a Community Engagement Specialist for the Economic Development Department. Motioned: Flores Approved 6-0, Commissioners Barnes, Garza, Keeton, Schmalbach, and Van Dyke absent Seconded: Castillo b. Discussion and Possible Action on Community Equity Working Group Update Equity Action Working Group members listed. The public community members were: Alka Bhanot; Miriam Conner; Celia Hughes; Stephanie Lang; Daniel Llanes; Monica Maldonado; Roshan Manjunath; Rassin Mcintosh; Pamela Owens; Lilia Raquel Rosas; Mueni Rudd; Rock Shum Guideline Release and Community Engagement/Feedback Process 4. NEW BUSINESS c. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Cultural Arts Funding Revised a. Discuss the Vision for Austin’s Creative Community and Creative Economy b. Discuss Roadmap 5. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Emergency funding for former Community Initiatives recipients Cultural Funding Review Guidelines Report from Equity Working Group 7. ADJOURNMENT – 3:52 PM 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 Jesús Pantel at the Economic Development Department, at 512‐974‐9315, for additional information; TTY users …
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING March 21, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than Noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on: i. January 31, 2022 ii. February 24, 2022 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report – Commissioner Polgar i. Communication Guidelines b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Community Navigators Update – Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department Business Process Consultant b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Manager c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division d. Art in Public Places 2021 Year in Review – Marjorie Flanagan, Acting Art in Public Places Program Manager 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Miscellaneous Discussion and Possible Action Items i. Feedback on City budget priorities ii. Legal Consideration Related to Equity in Economic Development Department Hotel Occupancy Tax Funded Programs iii. Future Emergency Funding Priorities 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Cultural Funding Review Process i. Public Engagement Process Relating to Draft Guideline Release ii. Discussion and Possible Action on CFR Timeline b. Discussion and Possible Action on Community Navigators and Fiscal Sponsorship c. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Groups and Working Group Updates i. Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding resources and …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, March 7, 2022; 6:00 PM The Art in Public Places Panel will participate by videoconference. The public may attend the meeting online with pre-registration. Please contact marjorie.flanagan@austintexas.gov by March 6 at 3 PM to pre-register. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Joel Nolan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from the AIPP Panel meeting held on 2/07/2022 2. 3. 4. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Communication on current projects on social ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT a. Update on new funding program release NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i) iv) Legal Consideration Related to Equity in Economic Development Department Hotel Occupancy Tax Funded Programs --Neal Falgoust, Assistant City Attorney ii) Review the Updated Mid-Design presentation for Austin Travis County Emergency Medic Services/Austin Fire Department Facilities Renovation Art in Public Places Embedded Artist Project --Luis Angulo, Artist iii) Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department Phase 6 Renovations Art in Public Places Project --Mery Collette and Luis Gutierrez, Artists Review the Mid-Design for the Anderson Mill Road Reginal Mobility Bond Art in Public Places project --Dianne Sonnenberg, Artist 5. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. P3 Working Group Update STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Collection Update ADJOURNMENT GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 8. 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 - including translation and interpretation services. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, March 7, 2022 via Zoom. Vice Chair Villanueva called the Meeting to order at 6:02 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Panel Chair Tammie Rubin, Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva, Panel Members Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo and J Muzacz. Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes arrived at 6:11 PM. Panel Member Joel Nolan was absent. Staff in Attendance: Anna Bradley, and Marjorie Flanagan, AIPP staff; Neil Falgoust, City Attorney’s office; William Massingill, Public Works Department; Guests in Attendance: Mery Godigna Collett, Luis Gutierrez, Dianne Sonnengerg. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, February 7, 2022, were approved on the motion of Panel Member Carr and Panel Member Lemmo seconded. Passed 5- 0-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. None. 3. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT a. Update on the P3 Working group and new funding release update. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Legal Consideration Related to Equity in Economic Development Department Hotel Occupancy Tax Funded Programs Assistant City Attorney presented information on the recent legal items of note related to artist selections processes. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. i) ii) Review the Updated Mid-Design presentation for Austin Travis County Emergency Medic Services/Austin Fire Department Facilities Renovation Art in Public Places Embedded Artist Project The artist requested to postpone this item to a later date. Request was recognized. iii) Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department Phase 6 Renovations Art in Public Places Project Artists Mery Collette and Luis Gutierriz presented their final design for the AFD Phase 6 project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Carr moved for approval and Panel Member Lemmo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0. Review the Mid-Design for the Anderson Mill Road Reginal Mobility Bond Art in Public Places project Artist Dianne Sonenberg presented her mid design for the Anderson Mill Road project. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. iv) 5. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Frank Wick updated the Panel on recent vandalism of artworks in the collection. 7. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. ADJOURNMENT Chair Rubin adjourned the meeting at 8:04 PM without objection.
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING February 24, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than Noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on: i. January 31, 2022 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Updates – equity working group; music commission vote b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Airbnb – Luis Briones, Texas Public Policy and Government Affairs Director b. Austin Community College Nonprofit Center CommunitySpace launch – Barry Silverberg, Executive Director, Center for Nonprofit Studies and Nonprofit Austin at ACC and Chris Servini, Associate Vice Chancellor for Community and Public Affairs 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Intergovernmental Relations update – Brie Franco b. Capital Improvements Projects updates – Laura Esparza, Museums and Cultural Programs Division Manager c. Legal Consideration Related to Equity in Economic Development Department Hotel Occupancy Tax Funded Programs – Neal Falgoust, City of Austin Law Department Attorney d. Fiscal Sponsorship Update – Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor e. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Economic Development Department Director f. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Cultural Funding Review Process b. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Groups and Working Group Updates i. Equity Working Group with Community Arts leaders …
Arts Commission Meeting Short-Term Rental HOT Tax Collection Background ● In 2016, Austin City Council passed an ordinance that would restrict short-term rentals where the owner doesn't live on the property; so-called "Type 2 STRs" would be phased out by 2022. Prior to the 2016 effort, Austin Council had passed their original (2012) ordinance, with further amendments in 2013. ○ The Texas Third Court of Appeals declared this ordinance unconstitutional in 2019 and later denied the City’s motion for reconsideration. ● The City of Austin has issued few Type 2 operating licenses for short-term Rental property owners in the past decade; ○ Unlicensed hosts cannot pay HOT tax without receiving penalties from Austin Code. ● Platforms need an agreement with the City to collect and remit HoT tax. Background (Cont.) ● Austin has grown to be the leading short-term rental market in Texas. ● Short-term rental platforms have taken action to prevent community nuisances and promote safety at listings. ○ Suspended dozens of listings for party violations. ○ ○ Blocked thousands of bookings during holiday weekends for hosts that have violations. ● Short-term rental platforms have entered into many of these agreement with different government Launched a 24/7 neighborhood support portal and a law enforcement portal. entities around Texas: ○ The State of Texas, Comal County, Abilene, Houston, Corpus Christi, Galveston, Glen Rose, Plano, etc. ● There’s momentum with some on council to pass a similar agreement in Austin. Cultural Arts Letter of Support ● Several arts organizations within the Red River Cultural Arts District and Austin Cultural Arts Division have signed onto a letter of support – encouraging City Council to adopt an agreement that requires STR platforms to collect HOT tax on behalf of hosts. Cultural Arts Supporters ZACH Theatre Red River Cultural District The Archive Theater Jarrott Productions KJ Sanchez American Records Rude Mechs The Hidden Room Theatre Penfold Theatre Company ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Ground Floor Theatre Color Arc Productions ● Candyce Lucien Rusk ● ● Gary Thornsberry ● Kirk Lynn (Associate Professor, Univ. of Texas at Austin) ● Gilbert & Sullivan Austin ● Salvage Vanguard ● Southwest Theatre Productions ● Max Langert (Cinnamon Path Theater & Airbnb user) The VORTEX ● The City Theatre Company ● ● Christina J. Moore, ScriptWorks Polling Background ● ● ● A recent survey showed voter support for both Short-Term Rentals in Austin and …
Leverages ACC’s role in the community , providing a critical nonprofit need – physical meeting space – and the unique value proposition of ACC, to create an essential asset to support the area’s nonprofits and to better the Greater Austin community. City of Austin Arts Commission February 24, 2022 Co‐working space Meeting & Conference space Grant Research Center Nonprofit Library KnowHow Mentor Network Intentional community building & connections between nonprofits & ACC & amongst themselves Access to Nonprofit Austin staff, expertise, & services Collaboration, Connection, and Caring Nonprofit Austin at ACC Community Space 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, 78752 Meeting Rooms Collaboration, Connection, and Caring Social Equity Committed to working within a framework that integrates social justice principles while supporting and respecting accountability to advance social equity within the nonprofit community Recognizing historic disparities that limit adherence to generally accepted organizational standards, we strive to address and eliminate such roadblocks in our programs and services. Nonprofit Austin will provide free assistance to those members who are not Texas nonprofit corporations to obtain their Texas nonprofit corporation status, obtain their Employers Identification Number, and draft their bylaws. We will also assist CommunitySpace members to apply for IRS 501(c)(3) determinations for a fee. Collaboration, Connection, and Caring Multi‐Tiered Organizational Membership Connector members receive a physical space to work, connect with other nonprofit organizations and practitioners, and have access to CommunitySpace’s many amenities, benefits, and working areas, including our meeting and event space. They do not have dedicated space, nor can they store anything overnight. Connectors join for a three‐month period at a time. $75 per seat per month Collaborator members receive a dedicated work area with storage. They may receive mail care of CommunitySpace and enjoy greater benefits than Connectors. Collaborators join for a six‐month period at a time. $250 per seat per month Collaboration, Connection, and Caring https://www.nonprofitaustin.org /communityspace/amenities‐ benefits/ https://www.nonprofitaustin.org/communityspace/ Barry Silverberg, Executive Director Nonprofit Austin and Center for Nonprofit Studies at ACC bsilverb@austincc.edu nonprofitaustin.org Collaboration, Connection, and Caring
CULTURAL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE Laura Esparza, Division Manager, Acting Assistant Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department PROJECTS IN PROGRESS Rehabilitation of the O.Henry Museum (HOT Funded) Elisabeth Ney Museum Restoration (2012 Bond) George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center Rehabilitation (2018 Bond) Dougherty Arts Center Replacement (2018 Bond) Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 (2018 Bond) Asian American Resource Center Phase 2 (2018 Bond) O.Henry Museum Rehabilitation Sealed the building envelope Replaced HVAC System Installed Fire Suppression System Installed enhanced security system Improved site lighting Opens late Spring 2022 Brush Square Improvements slated for late 2022 Elisabet Ney Museum Improvements Balcony to be rehabilitated this spring; substantial completion April 15th Restore historic window and doors, seal building envelope Enhance lighting, humidity control, HVAC system, fire suppression system Replace security system, bathroom fixtures and bridge Proposed interpretive plan in partnership with Friends of the Ney Will close for up to two years in early 2023 George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center Improvements Roof repaired/replaced HVAC replacement Security system updated Fire Suppression System updated Security gating and fencing added Theater will be renovated with new lighting system, repair of the fly system, additional safety lighting, additional multi-media capabilities in 2022-2024. Dougherty Arts Center Project is in design development phase. Enhanced features include: two theaters, two galleries, two ceramics studios, separate schools for children and adults, three event spaces, outdoor seating spaces, nature play area for children, residency space. Design will be reviewed by Design Commission 3/28/22 and in an online public meeting 4/5/22, 6pm Architects: Studio 8 , Overland Partners, RVi Slated to open 2025 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Now entering design development phase. Will double the size of the ESB- MACC with three new buildings Enhanced facilities include new Black Box theater, two galleries, artist residency spaces, two separate schools for children and adults, teaching kitchen, space for a recording studio. Facility will close during construction 2023-2025 to continue programming at East side sites. Architects Miro/Rivera and Tatiana Bilbao Asian American Resource Center Early in the process of confirming the building program through community engagement with multiple language groups and …
Equity Considerations in Contracts and Program Funding Austin Arts Commission February 24, 2022 Neal Falgoust, Assistant City Attorney Purpose • Discuss legal risks associated with using race, gender and protected-class criteria in determining awards of contracts and program funding. 2 Why Now? • Recent federal court decisions that put race-focused programs at risk. • Law Department deliberative process. • Briefing to City Council. 3 Acknowledgement • History of intentional racial segregation – 1928 Master Plan and “Negro District.” • Oppression of BIPOC – 1954 Federal Housing Act, “urban renewal,” and seizing of Black-owned land. • City Council has committed the City to correcting its racist practices. (Resolution 20210304-067) 4 City’s Programs • As part of Project Connect, community members developed displacement mitigation strategies and an equity tool to guide decision making. (“Nothing About Us Without Us”) • EDD also wants an equity focus for the Cultural Arts and Heritage Tourism grant programs. 5 Legal Foundation • 14th Amendment – Equal Protection Clause • No government may “deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” 6 “Tiered Scrutiny” • Strict Scrutiny (Race, National Origin, Religion, Alienage) – Government must demonstrate the policy is narrowly tailored to meet a compelling purpose. • Intermediate Scrutiny (Gender, Sex, Sexual Orientation?) – Government must demonstrate the policy is substantially related to an important purpose. • Rational Basis (Age, Disability, Wealth, Felony Status) – The policy must have a rational connection to a legitimate interest. 7 Strict Scrutiny Any government program that takes race into consideration faces strict scrutiny by the courts. Strict scrutiny is the most rigorous judicial review. Courts start with presumption that policy is invalid and government must prove its interests. 8 Compelling Government Interest The government must demonstrate: • actual discrimination in the relevant market, and • that the government either actively or passively perpetuated the discrimination. 9 Narrowly Tailored The government must demonstrate: • it considered other race-neutral policies; • race-neutral policies failed to achieve the compelling interest. 10 City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co. • “Generalized assertions” of past racial discrimination would not justify “rigid” quotas; • 30 percent quota could not be connected to “any injury suffered by anyone;” • Race-neutral measures must be seriously considered. 11 Evidence Acceptable to a Court Disparity studies are conducted to determine if there is discrimination in the studied market and if the government is an active …
Fiscal Sponsorship Update Jesús Pantel Cultural Funding Supervisor Economic Development Department February 24, 2022 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 1 Historic Use • Mandatory in Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals • Optional in Community Initiatives 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 Fiscal Sponsor Requirements • 501(c) located in Austin/ETJ • Salaried Executive Director • $50,000 annual operating budget and 1-year existence • $35,000 annual operating budget and 3-years existence 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 Fiscal Sponsorship Fee • Up to 10% of COA award o No dollar limit on max fee o Most charge 10% o Some charge 5% or 8% • Membership fee • Insurance 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 Fiscal Sponsor Services • Insurance o Included in Fiscal Sponsorship fee o Reduced cost o Not provided • Fiduciary responsibility o Review and submit application o Review and submit final report o Reimburse City if needed 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 Fiscal Sponsorship Statistics • 426 total Cultural Contracts • 228 Sponsored Projects (53.52%) • 35 Fiscal Sponsors o 13 have 1 Sponsored Project (37.14%) o 10 have 2 – 5 Sponsored Projects (28.57%) o 4 have 6 – 10 Sponsored Projects (11.43%) o 5 have 11 – 20 Sponsored Projects (14.29%) o 3 have 20+ Sponsored Projects (8.57%) 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 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 …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Laura Odegaard, Program Manager III Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department February 24, 2022 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 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – January 2022 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month Ended January 31, 2022 Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 6,660,189 Amended Budget 6,660,189 January w/Encumb 2,199,416 Year-to-date w/Encumb 4,574,331 Year-End Estimate 6,660,189 Year-End Year-End Variance % Variance Fav(Unfav) Fav(Unfav) 0.0% 0 *HOT YTD collection is $47,898,558 and is 69% of Budget of $ 69,773,408 and 306% over Jan 2021 YTD of $15,652,203 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
Cultural Funding Review: What's Next? 1‐2 Months AAC + Community Big Picture Framework 3+ meetings 1‐2 Months AAC Review & Voting Council Briefing 6 Weeks Application live Workshops Technical Assistance Working Group AAC Approval Launch Guidelines Pre‐Launch Contracting 2‐3 Weeks Revised Drafts Public Feedback Alignment with MED/HTD 1‐2 Months Website/Portal Integration Community Navigators Panel Recruit/Training Third Party 2 Months Evaluation/ Panels Council Approval Contracting Invoicing
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING February 24, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke MINUTES CALL TO ORDER – 6:09 PM CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than Noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on: i. January 31, 2022 Postponed to next meeting. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Updates – equity working group; music commission vote b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Airbnb – Luis Briones, Texas Public Policy and Government Affairs Director b. Austin Community College Nonprofit Center CommunitySpace launch – Barry Silverberg, Executive Director, Center for Nonprofit Studies and Nonprofit Austin at ACC and Chris Servini, Associate Vice Chancellor for Community and Public Affairs 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Intergovernmental Relations update – Brie Franco b. Capital Improvements Projects updates – Laura Esparza, Museums and Cultural Programs Division Manager c. Legal Consideration Related to Equity in Economic Development Department Hotel Occupancy Tax Funded Programs – Neal Falgoust, City of Austin Law Department Attorney d. Fiscal Sponsorship Update – Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor e. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Economic Development Department Director f. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager 5. OLD BUSINESS No action taken a. Discussion and Possible Action on Cultural Funding Review Process b. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Groups and Working Group Updates i. Equity Working Group with …
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, February 7, 2022; 6:00 PM The Art in Public Places Panel will participate by videoconference. The public may attend the meeting online with pre-registration. Please contact anna.bradley@austintexas.gov by February 4, 2022, at 3 PM to pre-register. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Joel Nolan CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from the AIPP Panel meeting held on 1/10/2022 CHAIR’S REPORT ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Places Project Project Introduction for the Longhorn Shores Wishbone Bridge Art in Public --Dylan Johnstone, Public Works Department Mid-Design Presentation for Austin Fire Department Locker Room Phase 6 Art in Public Embedded Artist Project --Emily Weiskopf, Artist Year in Review 2021 Presentation --Marjorie Flannagan, AIPP Acting Manager ii. iii. OLD BUSINESS a. P3 Working Group Update STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Demographics reporting b. TEMPO 2021 Update ADJOURNMENT GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 8. 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 - including translation and interpretation services. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING January 31, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person, or remotely and will be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. Speakers wishing to participate remotely by telephone are required to register in advance no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely email or call Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis at annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov, 512-974-7854 by noon on Sunday, January 30, 2022. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on: i. December 15, 2021 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Updates - Council Action on ARPA Funding; Equity WG; Reminder of Equity Resources; Communication b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. AEDC/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Keeton 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Ground Floor Theatre – Lisa Scheps, Founder & Co-Artistic Director a. ARPA and Non-Profit Relief Funding Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Economic Development c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Program Manager Department Director Manager 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Cultural Funding Review Process b. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Groups and Working Group Updates i. Equity Working Group with Community Arts leaders of the BIPOC/LGBTQIA/Disabilities Community/Women with Commissioners Keeton (chair) and commissioners Castillo, Gray, Polgar and community members ii. Joint Working Group for Joint Cultural Committee with Commission Chair Polgar, Commissioner Castillo (chair) and working group members from the Quality of Life Commissions iii. Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding resources …
American Rescue Plan Act ‐ Arts Update ARTS COMMISSION JANUARY 31, 2022 Arts & Culture Non‐Profit Relief: $3.92m o $2 million (part of City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation) o 100 one‐time, flat, unrestricted grants of $20,000 o Notifications: Week of August 16th; Funding distribution: Week of August 23rd o Additional Funds added and distributed 11/23/2021 o $1 million Council Approved Budget Amendment (50 awards) o $420,000 ARPA (21 awards) o Additional Funds added and approved by council 12/9/2021 o $500,000 (25 awards) o COA executed contract 12/22/21; BBB invoiced 12/27/21 o Checks cut and mailed on 12/31/21! o CM Alter asked us to “act with expediency... ideally by December 31, 2021” = success! Arts Community Relief (ARPA): $5.32m o Council approved fund allocations ‐ November 18, 2021 o Pivot to third party announced– December 15, 2022 o Notification to cultural contractors from COA – December 17, 2022 o Award emails/ links sent from BBB* – December 22, 2022 o Purchasing finalized contract with third party – January 13, 2022 o BBB invoiced – January 18, 2022 o Funds received by BBB; 335 checks ($5m) cut & mailed – January 21, 2022 *22 contractors ($71,702.10) received funding from COA directly before we pivoted to BBB. Breakdown of Creative Sector Support Program Date Source Amount Funded # of Grants By Year Music Disaster Relief Grant 1.0 Creative Space Disaster Relief April 2020 June 2020 COA COA $1,500,000 1,497 $1,000,000 Small Business Relief Grant (Creative Industries only) July 2020 CARES $2,187,038 Non‐Profit Relief Grant (Arts & Culture only) July/Sept 2020 CARES $1,921,841 Creative Worker Relief Grant August 2020 CARES $3,500,000 1,866 Live Music Venue Preservation Relief January 2021 SAVES $1,394,700 Arts & Culture Non‐Profit Relief Grant August 2021 ARPA+ $3,920,000 Arts Community Relief January 2022 ARPA $5,318,705 Music Disaster Relief Grant 2.0 February 2022 ARPA $2,300,000 32 131 127 73 196 384 $10,108,879 $5,314,700 $7,618,705 $23,042,284 1,150 5,456
Comal Pocket Park Prospectus A U S T I N A R T S C O M M I S S I O N J A N U A R Y 3 1 , 2 0 2 2 What's happened at Comal Pocket Park? Improvements to Overall Accessibility Project scope included: • New Entry • Additional Sidewalk • • Playground Equipment • Picnic Area • Half-Court Basketball Court • Landscaping • New seating • Decking • Bocce Ball Court The park’s renovation is intended to meet the needs of the ever-changing population while maintaining a connection to its storied history. Artwork Location & Opportunity District 3 Project Goals Community feedback for the goals was provided through PARD's community engagement process for the park's renovation project and via virtual meeting on 11/30/22. Artist Budget: $43,000 Complements the entrance arch, as well as the other natural and built features of the park; Establishes the park as a destination for gathering within the neighborhood, in a fun, inviting way for kids and families; Recognizes the park’s history and celebrates the area’s diverse community and culture; Is safe, easily maintained, and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; Contributes to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Eligibility •Eligible: Professional visual artists or artist teams; at least 18 years of age; live in the 7- county Austin metropolitan area •Excludes: Full-time, permanent City of Austin employees; employees of the project consultants and sub-consultants; artists under an active AIPP contract Selection Process •RFQ open for 2 months; submissions via PublicArtist.org •3-person jury and advisors select 3-5 finalists for interviews; recommend 1 artist or artist team and 1 alternate •Approval by AIPP Panel and Arts Commission •Selected artist or artist team is engaged in a design + commission contract with AIPP Selection Criteria • Artistic merit and technical expertise; • Ability to engage the community in which the artwork is being proposed; • Demonstrated success completing works of art 3-Person Jury Suggestions Advisors A 3-member jury shall be selected that includes at least 1 visual artist. Possible jury members include: Project advisors will be invited to participate in the process to provide assistance and expertise to the selection panel. The project advisors to the panel may include: • Trenton Anthony, Visual Artist James Teasdale, HACA Staff Member • Lys Santamaria, Visual Artist • Dianne Sonnenberg, Visual Artist • Andrew Long, Visual Artist …
Cultural Funding Review: What's Next? 1‐2 Months AAC + Community Big Picture Framework 3+ meetings 1‐2 Months AAC Review & Voting Council Briefing 6 Weeks Application live Workshops Technical Assistance Working Group AAC Approval Launch Guidelines Pre‐Launch Contracting 2‐3 Weeks Revised Drafts Public Feedback Alignment with MED/HTD 1‐2 Months Website/Portal Integration Community Navigators Panel Recruit/Training Third Party 2 Months Evaluation/ Panels Council Approval Contracting Invoicing
