Colony Park Pool + Givens Park and Pool AIPP Projects Selection Process Recommendation M A R J O R I E F L A N AG A N , S TA F F J U LY 1 1 , 2 0 2 2 Colony Park Pool Project Background Pool located S of the District Park Main public access from Loyola Lane AIPP project Peace and Harmony by Tyson Davis located at District Park Area developed in the 70’s and 80’s Austin’s history of red-lining in the Eastern crescent Community need for aquatics facility for many years Amenities include: lap lane pool zero-entry activity pool (tot pool) • • • water slide • • • • • spray ground feature diving board gender-neutral bathhouse + family restrooms deck space training/party room + aquatic office space District 1 Colony Park Pool Project Goals Community feedback for the goals and locations was gathered via virtual meeting on 1/27/21, 4/28/21, approved on 5/17/21. Artist Budget: $135,000 Creates a colorful, family friendly experience that draws inspiration from the facility and its surroundings; Respects and is inclusive of the diversity of the Colony Park community; Integrates nearby icons from nature, the schools and/or peace; Is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; Is unique in its contribution to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection; and Is accessible physically and conceptually by visitors of all ages to the park. Colony Park Pool Possible artwork locations 1. Central parking area 2. Exiting the bathhouse/training 3. Far edge of lap pool near the slide Final art location is to be determined by artist in collaboration with community and City stakeholders 4 J u r y o Barbara Scott, Longtime Colony Park resident and o Rona Rougeheart, Visual Arts professional and D1 Community Activist Community member o Lindsay Bailey, Arts Enthusiast and D1 Community member o Mitzi Wright, Colony Park resident and D1 Community member o Scott Sinn, Project Manager, PARD, City of Austin o D’Anne Williams, Project Manager, PARD, City of Austin o Jodi Jay, Aquatics Supervisor, PARD, City of Austin o Greg Houston, Principal, Architect, Marmon Mok Architecture o Jacob Villanueva, AIPP Panel Liaison R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S ARTIST ELIGIBILITY Open to local artists in the Pre-Qualified Artist Pool. APPLICATION PERIOD …
Corridor Construction Program Slaughter Lane Projects (2) Selection Process Recommendation ARTS COMMISSION JULY 18, 2022 Slaughter Lane o Districts 2, 5, & 8 Budget A: $63,000 (Barstow to Loop 1) o o o Budget B: $63,000 (Menchaca Rd to West of S. Congress) Character: o Rural roots o Once more of a quiet and secluded part of Austin o Much development over the years o Residential neighborhoods o Bustling shopping centers o Regarded by many as a utilitarian roadway o Possible artwork locations include: o Mary Moore Searight Dr. o Brandt Rd. Slaughter Lane Goals Jury and Advisors The goals of these opportunities are to select an artist, in collaboration with project stakeholders and City staff, who will design artwork that: • Helps connect people to nature; • Supports the vitality of the small business community; • Encourages participation of families and youths; • Integrates seamlessly into the construction of the corridor; • Enhances the dialogue surrounding mobility and the experience of pedestrian, car, and bike travelers; Is made from durable and low maintenance materials; and • • Enriches or adds to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Jury: Armin Salek, Former Akin High School Teacher Dawn Hewitt, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Tara Barton, Scientific Journal Manager, Writer/Editor, and Resident Jaime Castillo, District 2 Arts Commissioner Kathleen Rubin, Corridor Program Office Request for Qualifications Open to artists in the Corridor Construction Artist Pool. • Opt-in period open 07/16/21 to 08/03/21 Artist Information Meeting 07/22/21 • Jury + advisors review applications 06/21/22 • Project Goals & Selection Process Corridor| Slaughter Lane Corridor Pool (114) Corridor Pool Slaughter Opt- In (32)* Slaughter Opt-In (32)* Slaughter Finalists (4) Slaughter Finalists 16 13 2 1 2 15 42 23 47 44 2 21 Hispanic Black Asian Arabic Native American Mixed Race White Unknown Male Female Gender Queer Unknown Demographics 14% 11% 2% 1% 2% 13% 37% 20% 41% 39% 2% 18% 6 1 0 0 0 4 15 6 17 13 0 2 19% 3% 0% 0% 0% 13% 47% 19% 53% 41% 0% 6% 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 3 0 0 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 25% 25% 75% 0% 0% *Note: 32 total artists opted-into this call. 5 artists were deemed ineligible due to being under contract with AIPP for a permanent commission. 4 of these artists self- …
Corridor Construction Program Spicewood Springs Road AIPP Project Selection Process Recommendation AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION JULY 18, 2022 What’s happening at Spicewood Springs Road? Approximately $17 million in 2016 regional Mobility Bond funds was dedicated to Spicewood Springs Road from Mesa Drive to Loop 360. The stated goal of 2016 Mobility Bond projects is to address congestion and enhance safety. AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project Artwork Budget: $182,000 Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department seeks to commission a permanent exterior public artwork that integrates with the natural beauty of the Spicewood Springs Road corridor. AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District: 10 Project Location AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District: 10 P R O J E C T G O A L S The goals of each opportunity are to select artists, in collaboration with project stakeholders and City staff, who will design artwork that: R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S ▪ Respects wildlife and integrates with the natural beauty of the corridor ▪ Is safe to people and animals, easily maintained, and vandal- resistant in an exterior environment ▪ Aligns with the character of the community and human history of the site ▪ Enhances public space while seamlessly integrating with the corridor construction ▪ Contributes to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. ARTIST ELIGIBILITY Open to artists in the Corridor Construction Artist Pool. Two applications not meeting eligibility criteria were withdrawn from consideration. APPLICATION PERIOD ▪ Opt-in period 2/1/22 to 2/17/22 ▪ Artist Information Meeting 2/9/22 ▪ 39 Artists opted-in (37 eligible) SELECTION CRITERIA ▪ Artistic merit and technical expertise; ▪ Ability to engage the community in which the artwork is being proposed; and ▪ Demonstrated success completing works of art AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District: 10 Corridor| Spicewood Springs Road Applicant Demographics Corridor Pool (114) Corridor Pool Spicewood Opt-In Spicewood Finalists Spicewood Opt-In (37) Spicewood Finalists (3) Hispanic Black Asian Arabic Native American Mixed Race White Unknown Male Only Female or Team w/ Female Gender Queer Unknown 16 13 2 1 2 15 42 23 47 44 2 21 14% 11% 2% 1% 2% 13% 37% 20% 41% 39% 2% 18% 6 3 …
AIPP Panel Re-appointment ARTS COMMISSION MEETING J Muzacz, AIPP Panel Artist • Austin based visual artist • Art in Public Places Panel, 2020 • Passionate educator creating hands on art experiences • Muralist, mosaicist, community art advocate
ARTS COMMISION Butler Trail Arts + Culture Plan Progress July 28, 2022 Engagement - In Progress ● Common Waters Event Held May 14 ● Completed on-line survey & intercept interviews ● Next Engagement Event Fall 2022 E N I L E M T I Research and Analysis ● Near Completion Next Up - Plan Development ● August Start Event Day Collaborations with: PARD Zilker Vision Plan & WPD Rain to River Future Front X Sustain the Mag Art Spark/Body Shift Local Artist Team - Rejina Thomas, Ruben Esquivel & Taylor Davis S R E T A W N O M M O C T U O B A Common Waters is a celebration of community exploration in co-creating an art installation to inform The Trail Foundation’s Art + Culture Plan. The project explores the intersection of art, activism, environment and community while highlighting the beauty and demonstrating importance of Lady Bird Lake, our city’s life line. S R E T A W N O M M O C The wetland is comprised of two components: ● ● the wetland mat a natural sculpture that takes the shape of a nest. ○ Dried invasive bamboo, symbolizes, the rapidly spreading change that the city faces today. Floating wetlands are a way of harnessing the filtering action of nature and bring it to urban waterways, like Lady Bird Lake. Seven native species were planted and as they grow, the roots of these plants will create surfaces for microbial action to breakdown the excess nutrients and contaminants in the lake. S R E T A W N O M M O C Nests are symbols of safety, home, and protection. This nest serves as the ephemeral shelter for a floating wetland of native plants that are designed to filter and clean toxins from the lake. Similarly, when we protect the native Brown and Black communities of Austin, who have been the backbone of cultural creation for generations, we can also begin to clean the toxins of our city’s ancestral trauma. Common Waters is a reminder that Lady Bird Lake is an essential part of our city’s identity and how we can come together as a community to protect it for future generations. The natural world puts many demands on a built structure. ● ● Engineers worked out an anchoring system, to keep the wetlands from being swept away in the strong currents that occur …
Redevelopment and Expansion History Project Proof of Concept Project Considerations Project Financing Hilton Bond Indenture and RFQ Release Next Steps June 10, 2021- Request for Council approval of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) Methodology Allows the Convention Center team to release RFQ and RFP for architect/design work and the Construction Manager, respectively, with notification to Council prior to release June 10, 2021- Council Resolution 20210610-096 City Council affirms its commitment to the planning principles documented in Resolution No. 20190523-029, the Palm District Planning Initiative and provides guidance for design elements and direction to be included in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architecture/engineering services for redevelopment and expansion The new Center will be a larger, more efficient facility within a smaller footprint, and the project will deliver an active, community-friendly event facility that enhances the culturally rich fabric of the Palm District Rentable Square Footage Current Space (sq. ft.) Master Plan Target (sq. ft.) Proof of Concept (sq. ft.) Meeting Space 65,000 120,000 – 140,000 Exhibit Space 247,000 450,000 Multipurpose Space* Ballroom Space 64,000 100,000 – 120,000 152,000 372,000 100,000 85,000 Total 376,000 670,000-710,000 709,000 *Multipurpose Space will bring Exhibit space in line with Master Plan Source: HVS Existing Site Barrier between east and west No ground level public interaction Low density No green space Inadequate space for event demand Overview Reaches target size with a vertical approach Integrated redevelopment with adjacent community investments (Project Connect, Palm District) Economically beneficial to the City Larger facility, smaller footprint Exhibit halls and loading docks underground Allows for P3 development on the site 2nd and 3rd street reopened to multi-modal traffic, reconnecting east and west Public Benefits Bringing the local community back Expansive green space at street level Integration with CapMetro’s Project Connect Blue Line and Palm District initiative Street grid reopened and connected east and west P3 development Substantial retail opportunities at ground level Community space along Red River Project construction and operations remain fully funded through the Convention Center allocation of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT), 2% expansion HOT, and Convention Center revenues. Funding model developed in conjunction with City finance team and outside financial advisors The Convention Center Expansion Team and consultants have finalized the RFQ and continues to make progress on the many remaining facets of the …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin Cultural Trust Update Austin Economic Development Corporation 18 July 2022 – Music Commission AEDC BOARD & TEAM Standing Committees • Executive • Governance • Finance • Strategic Planning • Real Estate Project Committees: • Cultural Trust Advisory Committee • Urban Renewal Board Partnership Working Group • + future projects Overview • Cultural Trust program administration was identified by City Council in our June 2021 Interlocal Agreement, Addenda 4 & 5 Theater • Structure of Request for Proposals developed based on type of funds Culture available, as well as based on input from 2020 RFI, and 2019-20 joint working group recommendations Dance • This is a unique and new process—it is not a grant program, it is a real Music estate investment program. • The process has provided great insight into the needs of the New, No Location culture/music/arts ecosystem, and that data will be communicated to help inform future resources/funding. Real estate/space is just one aspect to what supports an organization to thrive. Visual Arts Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 3 Cultural Trust Funds Available 12 M Creative Spaces Bond Fund • Acquisition & Development • Publicly accessible 2.4 M HOT Iconic Venue • Acquisition, development, and means necessary to secure the space • Requires ‘Tourism’ function • May require ‘Historic Zoning’ to provide property tax relief 2.5 M COA Budget – Iconic Venue • 15 M total over many years • More flexible than HOT funds Additional funds to leverage public funds: • Loans-traditional • Loans-CDFI • Social impact investments • Grants • CDBG funds • [AHFC/LITC] • [NMTc] Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 4 Efforts To Date Request for Proposal: Nov 2021-March 2022 Website program page-updated weekly Office Hours § Approximately 30+ hours Learning Hours/Open Sessions § 9 Presentations & Videos § 225 Views of Videos Direct Outreach and Reminders § Group emails (500+ distribution) § Newsletter inclusion § Commission Announcements § Direct emails (recruiting) § Word of mouth Cultural Trust - RFP Evaluation Criteria Existing Venue 70% Business Capacity: Financial Capacity Operating Capacity Respondent Experience/Mgmt Team Site Control Clustering/Visibility 30% Policy Alignment: Diversity Equity & Inclusion Community Impact New Venue 35% Business Capacity: Financial Capacity Operating Capacity Clustering/Visibility 65% Policy Alignment: Diversity Equity & Inclusion Community Impact Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 6 This Process Program alignment Feasible deal structure-legal projects …
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 18, 2022 ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 18, 2022 The Arts Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on July 18, 2022, at Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Zisman called the Arts Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 PM Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Celina Zisman - Chair, Jaime Castillo, Acia Gray, Michelle Polgar Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Amy Mok, Rick Van Dyke PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Natalie Earhart and Zachary Zulch of Almost Real Things introduced themselves and gave a preview of what they will discuss at next month’s meeting. Luis Ordaz of ProyectoTeatro offering to join a Working Group regarding a situation at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 29, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of June 29, 2022 were approved with updates on Commissioner Polgar’s motion, Commissioner Gray’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Barnes, Flores, Garza, and Keeton absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report regarding Creative Sector Momentum by Chair Zisman A report was made by Chair Zisman. Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Gray A report was made by Commissioner Gray. Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles A presentation was made by Board Member Settles. Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok A report was made by Commissioner Mok. Presentation by Miriam Conner regarding Common Waters 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 18, 2022 A presentation on the Trail Foundation and Common Waters was made by Heidi Anderson, Charlotte Tonsor, and artist Taylor Davis. Presentation by Caitlyn Ryan of Stream Realty regarding 6th Street redevelopment and possible demolition of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts No presentation. Presentation by Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer, regarding Convention Center Expansion A presentation on Convention Center Expansion was made by Convention Center Director Trisha Tatro and Chief Administrative Officer Katy Zamesnik. Presentation by Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation Chief Transaction Officer, regarding Updates within the Austin Economic Development Corporation A presentation on updates within the Austin Economic Development Corporation was made by Chief Transaction Officer Anne Gatling …
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, July 11, 2022, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL will be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via videoconference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item 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 participation. To register to speak, call or email Alex Irrera at alex.irerra@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7860. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Outgoing Arts Commission Liaison, Acia Gray – Incoming Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Joel Nolan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on June 6, 2022. a. Introduction of Acia Gray, Incoming Arts Commission Liaison b. Introduction of Constance White, Art in Public Places Program Manager c. Economic Development Department seeking Panelists for Cultural Funding 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Programs DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the Final Design for the Anderson Mill Road Regional Mobility AIPP Project --Dianne Sonnenberg, Artist Discussion of the Mid Design for the Gus Garcia Recreation Center AIPP Project --Lindsey Millikan, Artist Discussion of the Mid Design for the Fire Station 22 / EMS Station 12 AIPP Project --Kevin Muñoz, Artist Discussion of the Mid Design for the Corridor Construction Program Guadalupe AIPP Project --Steve Parker, Artist Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Colony Park Pool + Givens Park and Pool AIPP Projects --Marjorie Flanagan, Staff --Alex Irrera, Staff Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Corridor Construction Program Slaughter Lane AIPP Projects Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Corridor Construction Program Spicewood Springs Road AIPP Project --Curt Gettman, Staff WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from P3 Working Group 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, July 11, 2022 via Zoom. Vice Chair Villanueva called the Meeting to order at 6:04 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Panel Chair Tammie Rubin, Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva, Arts Commission Liaison Acia Gray, and Panel Members J Muzacz, and Sarah Carr. Panel Members Stephanie Lemmo and Joel Nolan were absent. Staff in Attendance: Constance White, Marjorie Flanagan, Curt Gettman, Anna Bradely, Alex Irrera, AIPP staff; Other City Staff: Michelle Noriega, Octavio Garza, Public Works; Peter Teliha, Austin Fire Department; Eric Jakubauskas, Gadiel Arellano, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services; Kathleen Rubin, Corridor Program Office. Guests in Attendance: Kevin Muñoz, Lindsey Millikan, Dianne Sonnenberg, Steven Parker PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, June 6, 2022, were approved on the motion of Panel Member Carr and Panel Member Muzacz seconded. Passed 4-0-0. Arts Commission Liaison Gray abstained. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. AIPP staff member Marjorie Flanagan thanked outgoing Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes for his service on the AIPP Panel and welcomed incoming Arts Commission Liaison Acia Gray. Staff introduced Constance White as the new Art in Public Places Program Manager and that the Economic Development Department is seeking Panelists for Cultural Funding Programs. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of Chair’s Report a. Chair Rubin thanks outgoing Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes for his service on the AIPP Panel and welcomed incoming Arts Commission Liaison Acia Gray. 4. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report a. All the June AIPP items were approved on consent by the Arts Commission. Margie Reese is finalizing her report for the Cultural Funding Review process. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the Final Design for the Anderson Mill Road Regional Mobility AIPP Project Artist Dianne Sonnenberg presented the Final Design for the Anderson Mill Road Regional Mobility AIPP Project. Discussion ensued. Vice Chair Villanueva moved for approval. Panel member Carr seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. 6. Discussion of the Mid Design for the Gus Garcia Recreation Center AIPP Project Artist Lindsey Millikan presented the Mid-Design for the Gus Garcia Recreation Center AIPP Project. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. 7. Discussion of the Mid Design for the Fire Station 22 / EMS Station 12 AIPP Project Artist Kevin Muñoz presented the Mid-Design for the Fire Station 22 / EMS Station 12 …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room 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. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Michelle Polgar, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 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 Arts Commission meeting on May 31, 2022. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report - Arts Ecosystem Review 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. Convention Center Expansion Update – Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer b. 6th Street redevelopment (possible demolition of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts) - Caitlin Ryan of Stream Realty c. Cultural Funding Review Process Final Report - Margie Reese, MJR Partners 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Creative Space Assistance Program Update - Kim McCarson, Music & Entertainment Division Program Manager b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project (Stations 1, 13/23) ii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Dove Springs Health Facility Art in Public Places Project iii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Brush Square Art in Public Places Project iv. …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room 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. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Michelle Polgar, Rick Van Dyke AGENDA ADDENDUM 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items ii. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department Phase 6 Renovations Art in Public Places Project
H o t e l O ccu p a n cy Ta x Up d a t e Laura Odegaard, Program Manager III Cult ural Art s Division Economic Development Depart ment June 29, 2022 C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – May 2022 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month Ended May 31, 2022 Approved Budget Amended Budget May w/Encumb Year-to-date w/Encumb Year-End Estimate Year-End Year-End Variance % Variance Fav(Unfav) Fav(Unfav BEGINNING BALANCE 0 0 0 0 0 N/A Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund 6,660,189 6,660,189 652,083 8,496,544 10,239,763 (3,579,574) (53.7%) • HOT YTD = $88,967,287 • HOT May collection of $6,828,093 • • YTD is 28% above budget of $69,773,408 83% of CYE of $102,273,710. Prior year YTD through May 2021 was $31,424,023 • • Cultural Arts May: $652,083 C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 2 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY22 Original Approved Budget for FY22 was: $6,660,189 Current HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $8,496,544 C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 3 Questions? C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 4
Cultural Arts Funding Review Process Update ARTS COMMISSION JUNE 29, 2022 Cultural Funding Review Goal The desired goal is to sustain and grow Austin’s cultural infrastructure so that all may share in the economic and employment benefits of the heritage preservation and creative sectors, as well as upholding the City’s commitment to racial equity per the City of Austin’s Equity Office standards and goals. Holistic Funding Ecosystem Nexus Nurture new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects developed through community activation and/or collaboration. Elevate Creative and administrative expenses of cultural producers that amplify equity and prioritize inclusive programming. Thrive Focused investment to sustain and grow arts organizations that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. Pilot Program Nexus in Detail Goal Contract Term Type of Funding Who can apply? Selection Process Draft Total Available Funds Draft Award Amounts Draft Number of Awardees Individuals/ Groups* (*cooperatives, non-profit organizations, businesses, partnerships, etc.) Encourage new talent Nexus 6 Months Project Funding Only 3 COA Staff + Rubric ~$500,000 $5,000 100 (50 per cycle; 2 cycles/year) Nexus Scoring Category Scoring Criteria Maximum Points Key Constituencies First-time applicant Budget Accessibility & Language Access Cultural Activities Creative Collaboration Community Voice Programmatic Reach Community Investment and Relationships 25 10 5 15 55 10 10 10 10 5 45 Operations Cultural and Social Impact Pilot Program Elevate in Detail Elevate Elevate (Non-501c) Elevate+ (501c only) Support established cultural producers Goal Contract Term Who can apply? Selection Process 1 year Panel Type of Funding Flexible: Project/Operating Flexible: Project/Operating Artists; Arts/Culture Groups* w/ budgets <$500k Arts/Culture 501(c)s only 1 year Panel ~$3,000,000 Draft Total Available Funds ~$1,000,000 Draft Award Amounts $10,000 - $30,000 $10,000 - $75,000 Draft Number of Awardees 35 65 Elevate Scoring Category Maximum Points 15 Operations Scoring Criteria Key Constituencies History of Service Cultural Leadership Community Voice Cultural Activities Budget Programmatic Reach Relevance and Responsiveness Inclusion and Intersectionality Community Relationships Opportunity creation/ Community benefits 10 Accessibility Cultural and Social Impact 10 15 5 45 10 5 5 5 5 5 10 55 Pilot Program Thrive in Detail Goal Contract Term Type of Funding Who can apply? Selection Process Draft Total Available Funds Invest in diverse cultural institutions Flexible: Project/Operating (+Optional Networking/ Coaching/ Classes) 501(c) only with 5-year operating history in Austin Thrive 2 years Panel ~$3,000,000 Draft Award Amounts $80,000 - $150,000 Draft Number of Awardees 35 Scoring Criteria Maximum Points Thrive Scoring …
Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist AIPP Project Final Design Review S H AW N S M I T H , A R T I S T AFD-EMS| Locker Room Renovations AFD and EMS are committed to maintaining safe and equitable facilities for fire and paramedic staff. Bringing a total of 11 AFD/EMS stations up to a more useable and safer standard will allow personnel to better perform their duties of serving the City of Austin community. The renovations to the AFD and EMS stations address several objectives including: The creation of equitable locker and bathroom facilities. The addition of a second ambulance and quarters for personnel. Lead and asbestos abatement. Replacement of a failing station bay. Upgrades to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and fire code requirements. Remedy structural integrity issues, electrical work, refurbishment, general repairs, and updating. Project Summary and Sites Six artists and Artist teams will work with two stations each: • • • • • • • • • • • • AFD Station 2: 506 W MLK Jr Blvd, District: 9 AFD Station 9: 4301 Speedway, District: 9 AFD Station 10: 3009 Windsor Rd, District: 10 AFD Station 12: 2109 Hancock Dr, District: 7 AFD Station 16: 7000 Reese Ln, District: 7 AFD Station 32: 2804 Montebello Rd, District: 8 AFD Training Academy: 4800 Shaw Ln, District: 2 AFD Station 8 / EMS Station 7: 8989 Research Blvd, District: 7 AFD Station 23 / EMS Station 13: 1330 E Rundberg Ln, Council District: 4 AFD Station 25 / EMS Station 10: 5228 Duval Rd, District: 6 EMS Station 1: 3616 S 1st St, District: 3 EMS Station 5: 5710 N Lamar Blvd, District: 7 P R O J E C T G O A L S The artwork must reflect the mission of the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response.” R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S integrates with either the site, architecture, interior or exterior of the station; is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; is conceptually accessible to station staff and visitors; is easily maintained and; contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. …
Dove Springs Health Facility AIPP project Selection Process Recommendations ARTS COMMISSION JUNE 29, 2022 APH | Dove Springs Health Facility Background • Multiple past floods in the Dove Springs area have highlighted the lack of public health, basic needs, preventive health care, and employment support services in this neighborhood. Constructed in the late 1970s • The City Demographer's data shows that the 78744 is one of the low- income city areas with the high minority population density. • Closest Health Facility is over an hour away by public transit • New facility will be 2 story, 16,000 sq ft. • Including immunization clinic, neighborhood center, WOC clinic, childcare, multi purpose space and staff offices AIPP project goals • Creates an iconic artwork that identifies the Dove Springs area as a strong multi-generational and multi-cultural, historically-family neighborhood; • Reflects a welcoming, healing, and caring place of protection; • Visually or physically integrates educational elements that promotes • early childhood development; Is safe, easily maintained, and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; and • Enriches or adds to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Site & Project Goals District 2 APH | Dove Springs Health Facility Voting Jurors: Non-Voting Advisors: Monica Maldonado,Mas Cultura Angel Garcia, Marmon Mok Architects Angel Acala – AIPP commissioned artist Exterior wall: $64,000 FINALIST: Amado Castillo ALTERNATE : Melissa Borrell Pavilion shade structure: $110,000 FINALIST: Mai Gutierrez ALTERNATE: Sun McColgin Selection Process Summary Kymberley Maddox – Austin Public Health» Kalpana Sutria – Project Manager, Public Works» Filip Gecic – Austin Public Health Irene Magna-Noverola –South-East Branch Library Joel Nolan – Liaison Art in Public Places Panel» Jamie Castillo – Liaison Arts Commission, District 2 Hispanic Black Asian Middle Eastern Native American White Unknown Male Female Gender Queer Trans Gender Unknown LGBTQIA Dove Springs Public Health Applicants (18) 7 1 1 0 0 9 0 6 10 1 0 1 3 Applicants % 39% 6% 6% 50% 33% 56% 6% 6% 17% Exterior wall Budget: $64,000 The west-facing wall at the entrance to the facility will have an approximate area of 34’ tall x 23’ wide to create a wall hung 3-D artwork or a 2-D artwork to be mounted to the building. APH | Dove Springs Health Facility Amado Castillo Jury Comments: “My justification in recommending Amado Castillo as a finalist is based on the artist's dedicated number of years to art and the …
Brush Square AIPP Project Selection Process Recommendation M A R J O R I E F L A N A G A N , A I P P S TA F F Brush Square Background 2 Reminder: What’s happening at Brush Square? Project scope includes: Possible artwork locations new walkways event lawn low walls raised decking Lighting Benches Landscaping There will also be updates for improved sightlines, parking, raingardens and storm water treatment areas. The Rehabilitation project aims to revitalize the green space behind the museums to reimagine the public space for cultural and recreational activities 1. ½ wall behind lawn 2. Either side of SE entrance 3. Near O Henry Museum in garden 4. Ground plane/sidewalk Final art location determined by artist in collaboration with community and City stakeholders 3 engages the unique history of the adjacent museums and heritage of the site as a railway; Project Goals Integrates with the beauty and nature of the surrounding oak trees; Community feedback for the goals and locations was gathered via virtual meeting on 4/20/21 and revised/approved on 4/21/21. Artist Budget: $60,000 Weaves together stories from a variety of nearby events including the pun-off, music festivals and tourist attractions; Contributes to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin's art collection; and Is physically and conceptually accessible by visitors of all ages to the park. Open Call Eligibility • Eligible: Professional visual artists or artist teams; at least 18 years of age; live in the 7-county Austin metropolitan area Demographics Brush Sq Applicants (10 applicants and 16 unique responses) Applicants % • 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 6 weeks; 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 Jury Voting Jurors: Ja'nell Ajani, Visual Arts professional and Doctoral Candidate Suzanne Wyss, Visual Artist Rehab El Sadek, Visual Artist Herlinda Zamora, Brush Square Museum Project Advisors: Scott Sinn, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Dept. Lulu Flores, District 9 Arts Commissioner Joel Nolan, Art in Public Places Panel Project Liaison Ted Eubanks, Historian Hispanic Black Asian Middle Eastern Native American White Other Unknown Male Female Gender …
AIPP Panel Re-appointment ARTS COMMISSION MEETING Sarah Carr, AIPP Panel (Landscape Designer) • Architecture, University of Texas • Art in Public Places Panel, 2018 • Owner, Principal, Word + Carr Design Group • National & International clients both commercial and residential
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room 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 - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Michelle Polgar, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER 6:04 PM MINUTES 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. None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission meeting on May 31, 2022. Seconded: Zisman Motioned: Polgar Approved 8-0, Commissioners Gray, Keeton, and Mok absent. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report - Arts Ecosystem Review 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. Convention Center Expansion Update – Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer b. 6th Street redevelopment (possible demolition of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts) - Caitlin Ryan of Stream Realty c. Cultural Funding Review Process Final Report - Margie Reese, MJR Partners No presentation. No presentation. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS No presentation a. Creative Space Assistance Program Update - Kim McCarson, Music & Entertainment Division Program Manager b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project (Stations 1, 13/23) ii. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department Phase 6 Renovations …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, June 6, 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 June 5th at 12 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 8/2/2021 b. Approve minutes from the AIPP Panel meeting held on 5/2/2022 CHAIR’S REPORT 2. a. Reappoint Sarah Carr to the Art in Public Places Panel b. Elect Officers to Art in Public Places Panel 3. 4. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist AIPP Project (Stations 1, 13/23) i) ii) Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Dove Springs Health Facility AIPP Project --Shawn Smith, Artist --Anna Bradley, AIPP staff iii) Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Brush Square AIPP Project --Marjorie Flanagan, AIPP staff OLD BUSINESS 5. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS 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, June 6, 2022 via Zoom. Vice Chair Villanueva called the Meeting to order at 6:03 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes, Panel Members Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva and Panel Member Sarah Carr. Panel Chair Tammie Rubin and Joel Nolan were absent. Staff in Attendance: Marjorie Flanagan, and Anna Bradley AIPP staff; Other City Staff: Irene Magana-Noverola, APL, Kymberly Maddox, APH, Kalpana Sutariak, PWD, Allison Vonstein, PWD, William Massingill, AFD. Guests in Attendance: Monica Maldonado, Shawn Smith, Angel Acala PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, 8/2/2021, were approved on the motion of Carr and Panel Member Lemmo seconded. Passed 5-0-0. b. The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, 5/2/2022, were approved on the motion of Arts Commission Liaison Barnes and Panel Member Carr seconded. Passed 5-0-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. No chairs report. 3. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT a. Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes noted that 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i) Artist Shawn Smith presented his Final Design for the Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist AIPP Project (Stations 1, 13/23). Discussion ensued. Arts Commission Liaison Barnes made a motion to approve. Panel member Muzacz seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. Anna Bradley presented the Selection Process Recommendations for the Dove Springs Health Facility AIPP Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Lemmo moved for approval. Panel Member Carr seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. iii) AIPP staff member Marjorie Flanagan presented the Selection Process Recommendation for the Brush Square AIPP Project. Discussion ensued. Arts Commission Liaison Barnes made a motion to approve. Panel member Muzacz seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. ii) 5. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. AIPP staff member Marjorie Flanagan an update on the AIPP Program Manager position and informed the Panel about previous artwork dedications and AIPP staff attendance at the Americans for the Arts National Convention. 7. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Villanueva adjourned the meeting at 7:17 PM without objection.
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING May 31, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center Event Center Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 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. 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 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 Arts Commission meetings on April 18, 2022. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report: Check in - Commissioner Polgar 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. Consortium Update – Cory Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Long Center for the Performing Arts and Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactions Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development b. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division c. Art in Public Places Year in Review – Marjorie Flanagan, Acting Art in Public Department Director Manager Places Manager 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Cultural Funding Review Process, including i. Staff Presentation of Revised Draft Cultural Funding Program Guidelines ii. Commission Questions and Recommendations iii. Community Engagement and Feedback Process and Schedule 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, Zisman and community members ii. Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding resources and strategies beyond HOT …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 31, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center Event Center Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 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. 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 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 Arts Commission meetings on April 18, 2022. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report: Check in - Commissioner Polgar 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. Consortium Update – Cory Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Long Center for the Performing Arts and Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactions Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development b. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division c. Art in Public Places Year in Review – Marjorie Flanagan, Acting Art in Public Department Director Manager Places Manager 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Cultural Funding Review Process, including i. Staff Presentation of Revised Draft Cultural Funding Program Guidelines ii. Commission Questions and Recommendations iii. Community Engagement and Feedback Process and Schedule 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, Zisman and community members ii. Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding resources and strategies …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 31, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center Event Center Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 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. 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 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 Arts Commission meeting on April 18, 2022. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report: Thank you – Commissioner Polgar 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 Places Manager Program Manager a. Art in Public Places Year in Review – Marjorie Flanagan, Acting Art in Public b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design by Agustina Rodriguez for the TEMPO 2021 Art in Public Places Project ii. Approve the Prospectus for the Oertli Neighborhood Park Art in Public iii. Approve the Prospectus for the Emma Long Metropolitan Park Art in Public iv. Approve the Prospectus for the Redbud Trail Bridge and Isle Art in Public Places Places Project Places Project Project v. Approve the Final Design by Mery Collette and Luis Gutierrez for the Austin Fire Department Phase 6 Renovations Art in Public Places Project b. Election of Arts Commission Chair and Vice Chair c. Discussion and Possible Action on …
2021 Year in Review Art in Public Places Program Art in Public Places (AIPP) is a program of the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Dept. Municipal Code TITLE 7 LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 7-2 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES From the City's municipal code 7-2-1 DEFINITIONS: ART means […] that enhances the aesthetics of a building, bridge, streetscape, park, or other project […] that appeals to the senses or the intellect. Voyage to Soulsville John Fisher, 1986 Carver Museum Confabulating Orbits, Ben Livingston, 1996 Austin Convention Center El futuro es una página en blanco…. Connie Arismendi, 2005 Terrazas Branch Library Reflections on the Brazos, Ryah Christensen, 2015 2nd Street & Brazos Since 1985, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) program has executed the Art in Public Places Ordinance, commissioning and managing works of public art for City of Austin facilities. Why public art? Public art is a part of our physical history, collective memory and evolving culture. 1. Select an artist 6 - 8 months AIPP staff works w/ community 2. Artist research + design 1 - 2 years+ Artist inspired by conversations with community Rayo de Esperanza/A Beacon of Hope: Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Sculpture, 2009 by Connie Arismendi and Laura Garanzuay, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St. Reviews and approvals by AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission throughout Art in Public Places Program 2021 Program Accomplishments AIPP program video created Repair of public art in the AIPP collection Planning for application cycles 2021-2023 Pre- Qualified Artist Pool approved Launch of online juror application AIPP worked with local videographer Funmi Ogunro to create a short video to better explain what the AIPP program is and how it works to artists and community members. AIPP staff made repairs to artwork and hired artists and art conservators to repair artwork, for a total of 14 repairs in 2021. AIPP conducted focus groups and worked with communications staff to organize the release of artist applications on a new quarterly cycle, starting in 2022. After receiving 394 application through a national call, 91 new artists were approved for AIPP's 2021-2023 Pre- Qualified Artist Pool, bringing the total number of artists in the Pool to 305--including 164 local artists. AIPP staff launched a new online juror application form, making it easier for artists and community members to express interest in participating in AIPP's artist selection process. AIPP projects supported over 330 creative sector …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Laura Odegaard, Program Manager III Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department May 31, 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 – April 2022 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month Ended April 30, 2022 Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 6,660,189 Amended Budget 6,660,189 April w /Encumb Year-to-date w /Encumb 2,403,445 7,844,462 Year-End Estimate 10,239,763 Year-End Variance Fav(Unfav) (3,579,574) Year-End % Variance Fav(Unfav) (53.7%) • HOT YTD = $82,139,194 • HOT April collection of $25.1M • • YTD is 18% above budget of $69,773,408 77% of CYE of $107,273,710. Prior year YTD through Apr 2021 was $30,324,615 • • Cultural Arts April: $2,403,445 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 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY22 Year End Estimate: $6,660,189 Current HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $7,844,462 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
Cultural Arts Funding Review Process Update ARTS COMMISSION MAY 31, 2022 Concerns of Inequitable Distribution* Problem: we are trying to address 50 years of inequitable distribution of funding through the Cultural Funding programs due to the historical policies, practices, and (in)accessibility of our programs. *Data shows leadership/staff demographics FY15-FY 21 only. We recognize this is only one indicator. Impetus to Revise the Guidelines 2017: Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group 2018: Funding cuts for the first time (11%) COA Equity Statement: Strategic Direction 2023 Cultural Funding Review Goal The desired goal is to sustain and grow Austin’s cultural infrastructure so that all may share in the economic and employment benefits of the heritage preservation and creative sectors, as well as upholding the City’s commitment to racial equity per the City of Austin’s Equity Office standards and goals. Cultural Funding Review Process Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 4.5 Launch + Listen Record + Analyze Equity Audit 9 1 0 2 • 1 town hall • 2 workshops • 39 listening sessions • 540 participants • 1,160 engagement hours • Feedback compiled and synthesized • Organized into specific themes and directions for further discussion • Staff assessment of programs • Equity trainings for staff and commissions • Heritage Tourism and Music and Entertainment added • Process audit with ODD • MJR Recommendations Program Development • 1500+ hours of staff planning • 2 public presentations • Feedback: comment box, 1:1 meetings, Q+A, direct communications, Commission meetings 2 0 2 2 Program Refinement • 1 presentation • Regular VOOH and 3 guided discussions • Arts Commission chats • Feedback collection including survey • Feedback will be used to refine the program before official launch • Evaluation is ongoing! Feedback informed every aspect of program development including program priorities, application scoring, rubrics, and process improvements. Milestones since September 2021 Data Transparency Impact Analysis Arts Commission Working Group Additional Engagement • Website updated with Dashboard, meeting recordings, survey results, reports, definitions, and other resources • COA Open Data Portal with all Cultural Funding History by organization • Staff has reviewed existing contractors and potential funding levels in the new program structure by organization • New/Competitive programs will be higher awards than an across the board cut for all existing contractors • Formed with Community Members • Involve people who had not been involved • Cultural contractors and non-cultural contractors • BIPOC, LGBTQIA, …
Oertli Neighborhood Park Art in Public Places Project Prospectus ARTS COMMISSION MAY 31, 2022 Oertli Neighborhood Park Project Background • Northeast Austin near Tech Ridge and E. Parmer Lane • • Six-acre property surrounded by single family homes and apartments Previously a pasture owned by the Oertli Family, who operated local dairy farms in Austin and Travis County from 1923-2001 • Next phase: loop trail; new shade trees; playground equipment with shade canopies; a large pavilion; open play space; an off-leash dog area with fencing; and a new fitness area with shade trees and a lush lawn • Community Demographics: • Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino: 44.3%; White: 26.8%; Black: 14.7%; American Indian & Alaska Native: 0.1%; Asian: 11.1%; Native Hawaiin & Pacific Islander: 0.0%; Other Race: 0.3%; Two or More Races: 2.7% Languages Spoken: Speak only English: 52%; Speak Spanish or Spanish Creole: 33%; Speak Other Indo-European Language: 4%; Speak Asian or Pacific Island Language: 8% • District 1 Oertli AIPP Project Goals Community feedback for the goals was gathered: • Focus Group Meeting: April 19, 2022 • Online Community Feedback Form: April 21 – April 26, 2022 Artist Budget: $48,000 Welcomes the community’s diverse families and neighbors in a joyful, energetic way; Celebrates the local plants and animals of the park and surrounding area; Engages with the area’s history of farming while looking toward its future in tech; Is safe, easily maintained, and vandal-resistant in an exterior environment; and Contributes to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection Oertli Park Possible Artwork Locations Suggestions circled in purple include: 1. At the north park entrance 2. Near the large pavilion 3. Adjacent to the off-leash dog area 4. At the south park entrance Final art location is to be determined by artist in collaboration with community and City stakeholders. Eligibility 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool Joint Selection Process •Eligible: Currently in the Pre-Qualified Pool; 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 Criteria • Artistic merit and technical expertise; • Ability to engage the community in which the artwork is being proposed; • Demonstrated success completing works of art •Local artists from the Pre-Qualified Pool will be asked to attend an Artist Information meeting …
Emma Long Metro Park Art in Public Places Project Prospectus M AY 3 1 , 2 0 2 2 Emma Long Metro Park Project Background • Northwest Austin near FM2222 and City Park Road • Secluded 1,147 acre wooded day-use metro park with access to Lake Austin Purchased by the City in 1939 and developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) into a municipal park • • Current phase of improvements includes restroom upgrades, camp site expansion, plaza and picnic area improvements, sidewalk and trail enhancements through the central lawn, and volleyball courts Emma Long Metro Park Prospectus District 10 Emma Long Metro Park Project Goals Community feedback for the goals was gathered by Staff from park visitors on Saturday, April 9th, 2022 Artist Budget: $43,000 Serves as a welcoming entry feature to Emma Long Metro Park—is inviting to a diversity of park visitors Integrates with the park’s natural surroundings—potentially incorporating themes of nature and/or outdoor recreation into the artwork (water, trees, sunshine, camping, boating, etc) Considers the daily use of Emma Long Metropolitan Park as a family-friendly place of rest and play Is safe, easily maintained, and vandal-resistant in an exterior environment; and Contributes to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection Emma Long Metro Park AIPP Project Potential Artwork Locations • Open Spaces near Park Entrance • Landscape Medians near Pay Booth • Avoiding park interior/camping areas due to day-use fee Emma Long Metro Park Prospectus District 10 Eligibility 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool •Eligible: Currently in the Pre-Qualified Pool; 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 Criteria • Artistic merit and technical expertise; • Ability to engage the community in which the artwork is being proposed; • Demonstrated success completing works of art Joint Selection Process •Local artists from the Pre-Qualified Pool will be asked to attend an Artist Information meeting and opt-into the project by answering a short answer question •A jury will select 3-5 finalists for interviews from the opt-in list of artists; recommend an artist or artist team and an alternate •Approval by AIPP Panel and Arts Commission •City Council action •Selected artist or artist team is engaged in a design + commission contract with AIPP Emma …
Redbud Trail Bridge and Isle Art in Public Places Project Prospectus M A R J O R I E F L A N AG A N , A I P P A C T I N G P R O G R A M M A N A G E R & S TA F F M AY 2 0 2 2 Redbud Background ◦ Located off Redbud Trail Bridge Road between Lake Austin Blvd and Stratford Dr. ◦ Formed in 1900 by the collapse of the Great Granite Dam ◦ Killed several dozen people ◦ Near Tom Miller Dam, forming Lake Austin, primary drinking water for City ◦ LCRA designed bridge and dam to manage flood water and bring electricity to Hill Country ◦ Granite boulders onsite are from previous granite dams that were destroyed ◦ Bridge does not meet current needs for roadway standards for traffic volume, pedestrian and bike safety Redbud Trail Bridge Capital Project Project scope included: The project site encompasses the existing bridge but updates will be able to handle current traffic requirements and enhanced multi-modal transportation such as bicycle and pedestrian access: ◦ New bridge ◦ Shared use path ◦ Park accessibility ◦ Safety enhancements ◦ Parking lot enhancements at the Isle Artwork Location & Opportunity Possible artwork locations: • Near the entrance kiosk creating an iconic park entry This project is open to a RANGE of ideas and will be integrated into the current plans for Redbud Isle. Final art location is to be determined by artist in collaboration with community and City stakeholders District 8 and 10 Artwork Budget: $625,000 Artwork Location & Opportunity Possible artwork locations: • In the central open area (away from critical root zone of any trees, could be interacted with/for dogs) • Central parking circle (iconic entrance, could be glimpsed by passing cars) Final art location is to be determined by artist in collaboration with community and City stakeholders District 8 and 10 Artwork Budget: $625,000 Project Goals Community feedback for the goals was collected through an online engagement meeting held 3/23/22 and an online survey on SpeakUp Austin open through 4/15/22. Artist Budget: $625,000 Links together the varied historical stories about the island including the nearby dam, the flooding, and the current use of the site as a dog park; Creates a peaceful, calm and serene setting for visitors of all ages and species; Integrates with …
Material: Earthy Solid Incorruptible Professionalism Integrity Compassion Down to earth Shape: Hands Holding hands Teamwork Service to the community Courage Selfishness Title: I GOT YOU Brotherhood Camaraderie Bravery Empathy LOCATION FS # 10 3009 Windsor Rd Austin 78703 Area of Location Proposed design for public art located at AFS 10 Jon Steedly, Boby Harlon, Jolan Gallop Material Lueders Stone: Fossiliferous Limestone. True Texan Limestone. Hardest of Limestones. Hardest than Travertine. • • • • • • Denser, compact and absorbs • much less water withstanding weather conditions. Sealer: Apply every 10 years. Material will be provided for maintenance. Features & Benefits •STONETECH® BulletProof® Sealer offers maximum stain protection against oil and water based stains •Built with Microban® antimicrobial technology§ - the sealer continuously inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew on the sealed surface •Best sealer for the most porous natural stone, tile, masonry and grout •Breathable, penetrating sealer preserves the original look of the surface •Water-based formula - better for you and the environment •Low odor, non-flammable and weather resistant - for interior and exterior use. STONETECH® BulletProof® Sealer is a water-based penetrating sealer that provides maximum stain and antimicrobial product protection while preserving the natural look of the surface. It can be used as a grout sealer, tile sealer, masonry sealer and in many other applications. This premium sealer offers the best protection on the most porous natural stone, tile, masonry and grout surfaces in interior and exterior applications. Built with Microban® antimicrobial protection, STONETECH BulletProof Sealer continuously inhibits the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria, mold and mildew on surfaces. A safer professional grade alternative to high VOC solvent-based sealers that is better for you and the environment and comes with a lifetime product satisfaction guarantee. View 2 ( towards west) View 1 (towards east) • Earthy. • From nature, surrounded by nature. • Elevated slab(15”) discourage climbing and protect the artwork from lawnmower or edger. • Monumental but preserving the scale of the building and neighborhood. Illumination Spotlight with PAR 20 50 watt bulb. 20 additional PAR20 50 watt bulbs for one bulb replacement every year. Pull power from existing flagpole lights and add an up spot light for sculpture. • In relation with context Foundation View detail Notes about Foundation: 1.Flexible base, a type of gravel, to better support the concrete slab and sculpture. 2.Adhesive Quickcrete bonding adhesive 3.It’s and industrial driveway design …
May 25, 2022 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Dear Ms. Myers, Re: 310-312 Colorado St, 201-209 W 4th St, and 211 W 4th St Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write to you today to address the alarming losses that our LGBTQIA community may face with the proposed demolitions of 310-312 Colorado St (DA-2022-040962;GF-2022-047912), 201-209 W 4th St (DA-2022-040962;GF-2022-047912), and 211 W 4th St (DA-2022-040962;GF-2022-047912). We ask the Historic Landmark Commission to reject the proposed demolitions and support historic zoning for these significant properties in the areas of Community Value and Architecture. These cases aligns with Preservation Austin’s Underrepresented Heritage Advocacy Priority for their associations with Austin’s LGQBTIA community. Since adopting this priority, Preservation Austin’s Advocacy Committee and our Fowler Family Underrepresented Heritage Interns have done extensive research into Austin’s LGBTQIA heritage and the sites associated with it, many of which are no longer extant. To date, no historic landmarks, markers, or designations honor Austin’s LGBTQIA heritage. This problem is not unique to Austin––scholars Camden Miller and Alex Bitterman aptly summarized this phenomenon in their essay “Commemorating Historically Significant Gay Places Across the United States”: “Gay spaces across the United States are steeped in important and ephemeral history. However, the stories of these spaces—and the people that lived the struggle to gain LGBTQ+ rights—are largely unrecorded, undocumented, and are not centrally collected or archived beyond Wikipedia entries and oral histories. Many gay places and gay neighborhoods have no formal means of recognition or historic protection such as those that are available to other classifications of landmarks from state or federal agencies. The pioneering generation that gave rise to the LGBTQ+ rights movement is aging and the time to capture the unprecedented—and largely undocumented—history of their efforts and struggle is endangered.” Preservation Austin remains committed to researching and protecting the spaces vital to our city’s LGBTQIA heritage. We believe it is important to do so because this is a story that is not often told, but one that is essential to the complete story of Austin. The Warehouse District has been home to a vibrant queer community for many decades, and within its walls and on its streets the very history of Austin’s LGBTQIA community has been written. We heard from the Hanover company as they attempted to deny and downplay the historic associations …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 31, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center Event Center Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 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. 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 – 6:09 PM MINUTES 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 Arts Commission meeting on April 18, 2022. Seconded: Gray Motioned: Mok Approved 7-0, Commissioners Barnes, Castillo, Keeton, and Schmalbach absent. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report: Thank you – Commissioner Polgar 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 Places Manager Program Manager a. Art in Public Places Year in Review – Marjorie Flanagan, Acting Art in Public b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Move to Item 5a Motioned: Zisman Seconded: Gray Approved 7-0, Commissioners Barnes, Castillo, Keeton, and Schmalbach absent. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design by Agustina Rodriguez for the TEMPO 2021 Art in Public Places Project ii. Approve the Prospectus for the Oertli Neighborhood Park Art in Public iii. Approve the Prospectus for the Emma Long Metropolitan Park Art in Public iv. Approve the Prospectus for the Redbud Trail Bridge and Isle Art in Public Places Places Project Places Project Project v. Approve the Final Design by …
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, May 2, 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 alex.irrera@austintexas.gov by May 1st at 12 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 4/4/2022 CHAIR’S REPORT a. Elect Officers to Art in Public Places Panel ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i) ii) Approve the Final Design for the TEMPO 2021 AIPP Project --Agustina Rodriguez, Artist Approve the Prospectus for the Oertli Neighborhood Park AIPP Project --Alex Irrera and Ryan Runcie, AIPP staff iii) Approve the Prospectus for the Emma Long Metropolitan Park AIPP Project --Curt Gettman, AIPP staff Approve the Prospectus for the Redbud Trail Bridge and Isle AIPP Project iv) --Marjorie Flanagan, AIPP staff OLD BUSINESS STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on AIPP Program Manager position b. Upcoming AIPP events c. Introduce new AIPP Project Manager Ryan Runcie 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 MEETING April 18, 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. 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 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 Arts Commission meetings on: i. January 31, 2022 ii. February 24, 2022 iii. March 27, 2022 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report: Check in - Commissioner Polgar 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. Convention Center expansion – Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer b. Consortium Update – Cory Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Long Center for the Performing Arts and Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactions Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Community Navigators Update – Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department Business Process Consultant b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Department Director Manager 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Cultural Funding Review Process, including i. Staff Presentation of Revised Draft Cultural Funding Program Guidelines ii. Commission Questions and Recommendations iii. Community Engagement and Feedback Process and Schedule 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, Zisman and …
Joint Prospectus Brownie Neighborhood Park, Highland Neighborhood Park and Reznicek Fields, & Duncan Neighborhood Park Art in Public Places Projects (3) ARTS COMMISSION APRIL 18, 2022 Brownie Neighborhood Park Project Background • Current playscape + 5 acres undeveloped land • Next phase: Picnic pavilion, irrigation system expansion, loop walking trail, solar security lighting, benches, picnic tables, new playground, new drinking fountain, and vehicular turnaround & ADA parking spaces Single family and multi-family dwellings • • Many schools nearby • Community Demographics: • Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino: 57.3%; White: 24.9%; Black: 9.7%; American Indian & Alaska Native: 0.2%; Asian: 5.3%; Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander: 0.1%; Other Race: 0.2%; Two or More Races: 2.4% Languages Spoken: Speak only English: 43%; Speak Spanish or Spanish Creole; 48%; Speak Other Indo- European Language: 3%; Speak Asian or Pacific Island Language: 4% • District 4 Embodies community and inclusion; Brownie AIPP Project Goals Community feedback for the goals was gathered: • • • PARD Virtual Community Meetings: April & July 2021 PARD Community Survey w/ Pop- Ups: April & May 2021 Community Flyers: October 2021 Artist Budget: $48,000 Contributes to the park as a calm and peaceful oasis; Vibrantly encourages imagination and play; 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 Brownie Park Possible Artwork Locations Suggestions circled in pink. Final art location is to be determined by artist in collaboration with community and City stakeholders. Highland Neighborhood Park and Reznicek Fields Project Background 7.5 acres of city owned land • • Next phase includes: Two 125’ ball fields with lighting, a new site irrigation system, a loop walking trail, benches, a new drinking fountain, parking lot improvements, utilities for a future restroom/community building, and 25 additional trees Single family and multi-family dwellings Youth sports activities by the University Hills Optimist Club (UHO) since 1970 • • • Community Demographics: • Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino: 52%; White: 36%; • Black: 6%; American Indian & Alaska Native: 0%; Asian: 3%; Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander: 0%; Other Race: 0%; Two or More Races: 3% Languages Spoken: Speak only English: 53%; Speak Spanish or Spanish Creole: 42%; Speak Other Indo- European Language: 2%; Speak Asian or Pacific Island Language: 2% District 4 Highland AIPP Project Goals Community feedback for the goals was gathered: • • • PARD Virtual Community Meeting: June 2021 …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Laura Odegaard, Program Manager III Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department April 18, 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 – February 2022 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month Ended February 28, 2022 Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 6,660,189 Amended Budget 6,660,189 February w/Encumb 812,359 Year-to-date w/Encumb 5,386,691 Year-End Estimate 6,660,189 Year-End Year-End Variance % Variance Fav(Unfav) Fav(Unfav) 0.0% 0 YTD Total HOT is $56.4M • 81% of FY22 Budget of $69.8M • FY22 Q2 collections for months Jan and Feb totaled $31.5M 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 Hotel Occupancy Tax – March 2022 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month Ended March 31, 2022 Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 6,660,189 Amended Budget 6,660,189 March w/Encumb 54,326 Year-to-date w/Encumb 5,441,016 Year-End Estimate 6,660,189 Year-End Year-End Variance % Variance Fav(Unfav) Fav(Unfav) 0.0% 0 YTD Total HOT is $56,972,229 • 82% of FY22 Budget of $69.8M • FY22 collections for March was $567,293 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 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY22 Year End Estimate: $6,660,189 82% so far = $5.5M Actuals 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
Community Navigator Program Update April 18, 2022 Community Navigator Program Overview Program Intent: The Economic Development Department’s Community Navigator Program supports local businesses, non-profit organizations, and creative professionals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Clients can register for no-cost assistance from Community Navigators, including one-on-one coaching, virtual classes, and help applying for government and philanthropic support. This program was approved by Austin City Council, and it is funded through Austin’s allocation of the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Client Eligibility: To be eligible, local entities must be located(cid:3031)in the(cid:3031)Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The Austin-Round Rock MSA includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties. Community Navigator Program Overview How it Works! EDD and partners will inform community about the program Interested clients will register for services using Portal EDD will refer clients to partners based on clients’ interests, or clients can select their preferred partner Partners will render services and leave “service notes” in Portal Partners will invoice EDD for services; EDD will pay invoices based on service notes Program began on March 23rd Community Navigator Program Overview Art Spark Texas will provide registration assistance for any help in setting up an account. Community Navigators Austin Revitalization Authority Business & Community Lenders (BCL) of Texas Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Mission Capital On the Money Finance LLC The Volt Studios Visual Matters Consulting Marketing and Outreach Timeline Launch Day Efforts Program officially launched on March 23rd at 10 a.m. Press Release Newsletter Social Media Promotional Videos Social Media Organic and Paid Posts Stakeholder Outreach via Email Website FAQs Program Information Portal Application Access (How-To Video) 6 Ongoing Efforts Newsletter Social Media Promotional Videos Social Media Organic and Paid Posts Paid Media Buys 7 Questions Community Navigator Program We look forward to working with you!
