Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Arts Commission Meeting July 21, 2021 Arts Commission to be held July 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Arts Commission FECHA de la reunion (Julio 21, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Julio 20, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-9315 o annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Arts Commission Meeting July 21, 2021 Arts Commission to be held July 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Arts Commission FECHA de la reunion (Julio 21, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Julio 20, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-9315 o annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar …
Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center, Phase III Selection Process Recommendations ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 Area Background • District 4 – between the Windsor Hills and Heritage Hills Neighborhoods • Area was largely unplanned until 2008, not fully annexed until December 2008 • Area's primary natural feature: Little Walnut Creek – located less than a mile from the Center • Formerly a part of Fiskville, Texas (est. early 1870s) – Prior to the 1950s, area was used for farming and grazing of cattle 78753 Population, by race/ethnicity Hispanic or Latinx, of any race White, alone Black, alone or in combination Asian, alone or in combination 61.3% 20% 12.1% 6.7% American Indian, alone or in combination 1.9% Native Hawaiian, alone or in combination 0.1% • Transitioned from a non‐Hispanic White majority to become a majority‐minority community Some other race, alone or in combination 20% The goals for the Gus Garcia Recreation Center AIPP project are: Serve as a recognizable, visual landmark for the Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center; • Reflect the rich diversity of the Center and the surrounding community, highlighting its welcoming spirit; Integrate into the natural environment of the park and recreation center, drawing visitors to the site; • • • Inspire curiosity and imagination in a visually appealing way; • Respect the life and legacy of Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia and family; • Be safe, easily maintained, and vandal‐resistant in an exterior environment; and • Contribute to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection Site & Project Goals District 4 PARD | Gus Garcia Recreation Center Jurors: Project Advisors: •Linda Powers, President of Friends of Gus Garcia Parks and Rec Center •Martha Langford, Community Garden Representative of Friends of Gus Garcia Parks and Rec Center •Chelsea Ray, Secretary of Friends of Gus Garcia Parks and Rec Center •J Muzacz, Artist and AIPP Panel Liaison •Delano Brown, M.S Ed. CPRP, PARD Staff, Gus Garcia Rec Center •Binh Ly, Neighborhood Liaison, Austin Public Health Ernesto Hernandez, Artist Ryan Runcie, Artist Misa Yamamoto, Artist Demographics Statistics % of Applications 2021 February 3: Call‐to‐Artists posted in PublicArtist.org February 18: Artist Information Meeting April 22: Call closes, 22 applications received June 15: Jurors + Advisors meet to review applications and select 4 local finalists: kimie flores; Lindsey Millikan, Artist Team: Lindsay Palmer, Mylo Mendez & Color Squad, Efren Rebugio & Brittany Johnson. June 25: Jurors + Advisors meet …
Selection Process Recommendations AFD/EMS AIPP Project: Del Valle Station Austin Fire Department (AFD) Austin‐Travis County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Background • Artist Budget: $135,000 • Council District: 2 • Area Demographics: White: 12.9%; Black: 6.7; American Indian / Alaska Native: 0.1%; Asian: 1.2%; Other race: 0.4%; Two or more races: 1.4%; Hispanic or Latino: 77.3% • New Station • On 6 acres with fig farm and pecan grove • Green Building • Neighborhood surrounding; elementary school across the street The goals for the Del Valle AFD/EMS Station AIPP project are: • • integrates with either the site or the interior or exterior architecture of the station; reflects the mission “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response;” is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; is physically and conceptually accessible to nearby residents, visitors, and station staff; is easily maintained and vandal resistant; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. • • • • NEW STATION Del Valle/Moore’s Crossing Elroy and Ross Rd. 78617 Site & Project Goals Budget: $135,000 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Jurors: • Kipp Kobayashi – Artist and AFTA Public Art Network Council Vice Chair (Los Angeles, CA) Oscar Alvarado – Artist, Public Art Commission with Fort Worth Fire Department (San Antonio, TX) Jimmy Castillo – Artist and Houston Arts Alliance Director of Civic Art + Design (Houston, TX) Suzy González – Artist, Curator, Zinester, Educator, and Community Organizer (San Antonio, TX) Samara Barks – Artist and Illustrator (Austin, TX) Project Advisors: Davis Haden – Logistics Division Chief, AFD • • Wesley Hopkins – Division Chief, EMS • • • Michelle Noriega – Project Manager, Public Works • Alejandro Wolniewitz – Facilities Planning Manager, AFD Gadiel Arellano – Project Coordinator, EMS Burton Jones – Project Manager Supervisor, Architectural Project Management Division, Public Works Stephanie Lemmo – AIPP Panel Liaison Joel Nolan – AIPP Panel Liaison Jaime Castillo – Austin Arts Commission Liaison • • • • • • • 2021 February 6: Call‐to‐Artists for 4 AFD/EMS Station AIPP projects posted in PublicArtist.org February 25: Artist Information Meeting April 27: Call closes, 63 applications received May 28: Jurors + Advisors meet to review applications and recommend 1 artist and 1 alternate each for 4 AFD/EMS stations. The selection teams recommends Agustina Rodriguez as the …
Selection Process Recommendations AFD/EMS AIPP Project: Del Valle Station Austin Fire Department (AFD) Austin‐Travis County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Background • Artist Budget: $135,000 • Council District: 2 • Area Demographics: White: 12.9%; Black: 6.7; American Indian / Alaska Native: 0.1%; Asian: 1.2%; Other race: 0.4%; Two or more races: 1.4%; Hispanic or Latino: 77.3% • New Station • On 6 acres with fig farm and pecan grove • Green Building • Neighborhood surrounding; elementary school across the street The goals for the Del Valle AFD/EMS Station AIPP project are: • • integrates with either the site or the interior or exterior architecture of the station; reflects the mission “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response;” is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; is physically and conceptually accessible to nearby residents, visitors, and station staff; is easily maintained and vandal resistant; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. • • • • NEW STATION Del Valle/Moore’s Crossing Elroy and Ross Rd. 78617 Site & Project Goals Budget: $135,000 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Jurors: • Kipp Kobayashi – Artist and AFTA Public Art Network Council Vice Chair (Los Angeles, CA) Oscar Alvarado – Artist, Public Art Commission with Fort Worth Fire Department (San Antonio, TX) Jimmy Castillo – Artist and Houston Arts Alliance Director of Civic Art + Design (Houston, TX) Suzy González – Artist, Curator, Zinester, Educator, and Community Organizer (San Antonio, TX) Samara Barks – Artist and Illustrator (Austin, TX) Project Advisors: Davis Haden – Logistics Division Chief, AFD • • Wesley Hopkins – Division Chief, EMS • • • Michelle Noriega – Project Manager, Public Works • Alejandro Wolniewitz – Facilities Planning Manager, AFD Gadiel Arellano – Project Coordinator, EMS Burton Jones – Project Manager Supervisor, Architectural Project Management Division, Public Works Stephanie Lemmo – AIPP Panel Liaison Joel Nolan – AIPP Panel Liaison Jaime Castillo – Austin Arts Commission Liaison • • • • • • • 2021 February 6: Call‐to‐Artists for 4 AFD/EMS Station AIPP projects posted in PublicArtist.org February 25: Artist Information Meeting April 27: Call closes, 63 applications received May 28: Jurors + Advisors meet to review applications and recommend 1 artist and 1 alternate each for 4 AFD/EMS stations. The selection teams recommends Agustina Rodriguez as the …
Hotel Occupancy Tax and American Rescue Plan Act Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department July 21, 2021 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 – Collection through June Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 7,790,403 Amended Budget 7,790,403 June w/Encumb Year-to-date w/Encumb 15,217 3,018,638 4,296,896 3,493,507 Year-End Estimate Year-End Variance Fav(Unfav) Year-End % Variance Fav(Unfav) 44.8% 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 American Rescue Plan Act Spending Framework – Creative Sector - $13 million investment Services and Ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es Approved Funding Creative Non-Profit Emergency Relief (Arts/Music) Arts Ecosystem Music Ecosystem TOTAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED Services and Ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es General Workforce Development(cid:3031) Aus(cid:415)n Civilian Conserva(cid:415)on Corps Aus(cid:415)n Civilian Conserva(cid:415)on Corps (Homeless and/or Crea(cid:415)ve Sector Focus) TOTAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED $21.0M $2.0M $6.0M $4.0M $12.0M Approved Funding $15.0M $5.0M $1.0M 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
Quinquagenary by Flash Collective (Veronica Ceci) TEMPO 2021 Final Design Approval AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 TEMPO | 2021 As a reminder—and for the benefit of out new Commissioners‐‐TEMPO 2021 is funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax. This year it will be a 12‐month, exterior exhibition to connect tourists and convention delegates to Austin culture through public art. The program is open to 2D, 3D, sound and time‐based artists. 10 short‐term or time‐based exterior artworks • Austin Public Library Branch locations (one per district) • One year installation exhibition • Virtual speaker series ‐ each artist at each location • Video summary of all ten artworks Program Facts and Project Goals TEMPO 2021 artworks and speaking engagements will be featured on Visit Austin P R O J E C T G O A L S • Expose citizens to contemporary artworks by local artists; Foster engagement between artist, artwork and the community; Link local artists with resources and city assistance to develop skills and Facilitate public discussion, civic dialogue, and collaborative partnering Promote new interest and increased participation in, and focus on, Promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry through arts • • • • • experience; for programming; public art; activity. TEMPO | 2021 JURY ADVISORS Brian Joseph TEMPO 2D alumni Yareth Fernandez TEMPO alumni Dharmesh Patel AIPP Panel alumni Lulu Flores Arts Commission Bears Rebecca Fonte Arts Commission Tammie Rubin AIPP Panel Chair Derrick McKnight Austin Public Health Jury and Project Advisors Jieun Beth Kim Austin Public Library Delano Brown Parks and Recreation Complete list of TEMPO 2021 projects (10 in all) Five designs were approved by AIPP Panel on 6/7/21. • Based on feedback from that meeting, AIPP staff allowed the three artist teams additional time to refine their designs before bringing them to Arts Commission for final approval. • Designs from Marianne Levy and the team of Wyss and Pieper were approved by Arts Commission in June on consent. F I N A L D E S I G N TEMPO | 2021 Quinquagenary Flash Collective (Veronica Ceci) Seven historically significant portraits will be projected on the floor of the Willie May Kirk Branch Library lobby in silhouette. The artist proposes swapping out existing lighting fixtures with metal sconces and special LED bulbs to achieve crisp, readable imagery. Names of the subjects to appear on the sconces in calligraphy. Concept: With this project, the artist …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021 – 5:30pm-7:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Acia Gray, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach , Rick Van Dyke Commissioners Barnes and Keeton absent MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 5:40pm 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. Sharron Bower Anderson – ATX Theatre 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meetings on: i. June 30, 2021 Motioned - Flores Approved on Consent ii. July 19, 2021 Motioned Mok Seconded Castillo Approved on Consent Seconded - Zisman 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Check in b. Art in Public Places liaison report c. Boards & Commissions liaisons (including AEDC) 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Special presentation from the Visit Austin Foundation by Mary Kay Hackley, Visit Austin Foundation Executive Director 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Department a. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development b. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update - Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development Department c. Cultural Funding Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager d. Non-Profit Relief Grant Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Arts Division, Project Manager 5. NEW BUSINESS a. AIPP Discussion and Action Items Motion to approve AIPP items 5.a.i, 5.a.ii, 5.a.iii, 5.a.iv, and 5.a.v on consent Motioned Flores Seconded Castillo Approved on consent i. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Del Valle Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (AFD/EMS) Station AIPP Project Approved on consent ii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Travis Country iii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the AFD22/EMS12 (East AFD/EMS Station AIPP Project Approved on consent Riverside) Station AIPP Project Approved on consent (Downtown) Station AIPP Project Approved on consent iv. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the AFD1/EMS6 v. Approve the Final Design by Veronica Ceci for the TEMPO 2021 Art in Public Places Project Approved on consent Motion to approve AIPP items 5.a.vi, 5.a.vii, and 5.a.viii Motioned Castillo Approved on consent Second Flores vi. Approve the Final Design by Anthony "Mobley" Watkins II, Adrian Armstrong, Dawn Okoro for the TEMPO 2021Art in Public Places Project Approved on consent vii. Approve the Final Design by …
Versión en español a continuación. Arts Commission Meeting July 19, 2021 Arts Commission to be held July 19, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 18, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Arts Commission FECHA de la reunion (Julio 19, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Julio 18, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-9315 o annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el …
Regular Meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel July 12th, 2021 – 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM All public speakers must register in advance. Deadline to register: Sunday, July 11th, 2021 at noon. The Art in Public Places Panel Meeting will be held with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Art in Public Places Panel Meeting, residents must: Contact the panel liaison at 512.974.7949 or mariateresa.bonet@austintexas.gov no later than noon, the day before the scheduled meeting. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the panel liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 10 minutes prior to meeting start to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to mariateresa.bonet@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Panel members in advance of the meeting. La Reunión Regular del Panel de Arte en Lugares Públicos 12 de julio del 2021 – 6:00pm - 7:30pm Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación. Fecha límite para registrarse: 11 de julio del 2021 antes del mediodía La reunión del Panel de Arte en Lugares Públicos se llevará a cabo con modificaciones de distancia social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna aportación en persona. Todos los comentarios del público se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del Panel de Arte en Lugares Públicos, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512.974.7949 o mariateresa.bonet@austintexas.gov más tardar al mediodía el día antes de la reunión. La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, July 12, 2021; 6:00 PM via Zoom. Chair Rubin called the Meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Joel Nolan. Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva was absent. Staff in Attendance: Susan Lambe, Marjorie Flanagan, Curt Gettman, Alex Irrera, Maria Teresa Bonet – Art in Public Places; Paulinda Lanham – Public Works. Guests in Attendance: Bradley Touchstone – Architect, AECOM. Citizen Communication: General None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, July 12th, 2021, were approved on Panel Member Lemmo motion, Panel Member Carr second on a (6-0-0) vote. CHAIR’S REPORT Panel Member Rubin shared that at this time the Art in Public Places Panel will return to meeting in-person beginning in September 2021. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT Arts Commissioner Barnes shared about the Austin Arts and Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant and asked that others disseminate the information to non-profit organizations in need of assistance at the next opportunity. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items 2. 3. 4. 1. Project Introduction for the Redbud Trail Bridge Project Public Works staff Paulinda Lanham and AECOM architect Bradley Touchstone gave a presentation on the Redbud Trail Bridge Project. Discussion Ensued. No action was taken. 2. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Del Valle Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (AFD/EMS) Station AIPP Project AIPP staff Curt Gettman and Alex Irrera presented the Selection Process Recommendation for the Del Valle AFD and Travis County EMS Station Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Carr made a motion to approve. Panel Member Lenmo seconded. Motion approved 6-0-0. 3. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Travis County AFD/EMS Station AIPP Project AIPP staff Curt Gettman and Alex Irrera presented the Selection Process Recommendation for the Travis County AFD/EMS Station Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Lenmo made a motion to approve. Panel Member Nolan seconded. Motion approved 6-0-0. 4. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the AFD22/EMS12 (East Riverside) Station AIPP Project AIPP staff Curt Gettman and Alex Irrera presented the Selection Process Recommendation for the AFD22/EMS12 (East Riverside) Station Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Muzacz made a motion to approve. Panel Member Nolan seconded. Motion approved 6-0-0. 5. Approve …
Versión en español a continuación. Arts Commission Special Called Meeting June 30, 2021 Arts Commission to be held June 30, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 29, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Arts Commission FECHA de la reunion (Junio 30, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Junio 29, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. la Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-9315 o annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2021 – 5:30pm-7:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Acia Gray, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach , Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER - 5:33pm MINUTES 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. Celia Hughes, Executive Director of 2. Bonnie Cullum, Producing Artistic Director of Vortex Repertory Theatre a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meetings on: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES i. May 17, 2021 Motion to approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on May 17, 2021 Moved by Commission Castillo, Seconded Commissioner Zisman Approved on consent 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Welcome Acia Gray b. Art in Public Places liaison report c. Boards & Commissions liaisons i. Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and Cultural Trust Advisory Council ii. Downtown Commission 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Austin FC ATXFC Artist Initiative – Kaitlin Swarts, Vice President, Community Impact - Austin FC and James Ruth, Senior Vice President, Marketing - Austin FC b. Mural by Arturo Herrera at Waterloo Park and Waterloo Park Update - Melissa Ayala, Waterloo Greenway 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Department a. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development b. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update - Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development Department c. Cultural Funding Interim Report and Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager 5. NEW BUSINESS a. AIPP Discussion and Action Items Motion to approve AIPP items 5.a.i and 5.a.ii on consent Motioned: Castillo 11-0 Approved on consent Seconded: Flores i. Approve the Final Design by Marianne Levy for the TEMPO 2021 Art in Public Places Project Approved on consent 2021 Art in Public Places Project Approved on consent ii. Approve the Final Design by Suzanne Wyss and Ilya Pieper for the TEMPO b. Misc. Discussion and Possible Action Items i. ARPA Framework, Recovery and Resilience Strategies No Action taken Motion to move up item 6.a.i Motioned: Flores Seconded: Castillo 11-0 ii. Establishment of the Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding sources and strategies beyond HOT Motion to establish the Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional …
Cultural Funding Review: Arts, Heritage, Music RE -EN VISIONING EQUITABLE CU LTUR AL FUN DI NG A collaborati on with the City of Austi n Economic Development Department, MJR Partners, and the Austi n cultural community Interim Rep or t, June 20 21 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWARD BY MARGIE J. REESE BACKGROUND PHASE 1: LAUNCH AND LISTEN PHASE 2: ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC FEEDBACK 10 PHASE 3: CULTURAL EQUITY AUDIT PHASE 4: PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Summary of MJR Recommendations Proposed New Funding Programs Key Community Concerns PHASE 5: REFINE AND LAUNCH ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 3 4 6 11 13 15 21 26 27 28 Cultural Funding Review Interim Report • 2 As part of Austin Strategic Direction 2023, the City of Austin adopted a strong statement of commitment to achieving racial and cultural equity in the delivery of services to the public. The Economic Development Department is considering multiple ways to deliver on this promise. Across its three Divisions that facilitate Hotel Occupancy Tax- funded programs, staff and Commission members have engaged in robust conversations informed by deep community engagement and feedback, leading to new and ongoing changes in their contracting and public service processes. These shifts will take into account the severe financial impacts that Austin’s creative sectors have experienced due to COVID-19, especially for Black, Indigenous, and Person of Color-led (BIPOC) arts organizations, coupled with the compounding effects of systemic racism. The City continues to respond to the realities of budget shortfalls due to event restrictions over the past 18 months. Changes in historical funding patterns are top of mind for everyone in the arts, heritage, and music sectors, and surely anxieties are heightened during this period of uncertainty. This report does not reflect all the programmatic changes that are still being considered but tries to recount the discovery and findings that will be helpful in reframing civic priorities for the distribution of available funding going forward. Thank you for your participation in the process and for your patience as we continue to focus on sustaining Austin’s creative spirit. Margie J. Reese Cultural Funding Review Interim Report • 3 BACKGROUND The Cultural Arts Division (CAD) of the Economic Development Department (EDD) of the City of Austin manages funding programs to provide financial support to organizations and individuals through a competitive application and review process. The majority of the funds for cultural arts services contracts are derived from a portion of the revenues …
Hotel Occupancy Tax and American Rescue Plan Act Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department June 30, 2021 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 – Collection through May Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 7,790,403 Amended Budget 7,790,403 May w/Encumb 104,345 Year-to-date w/Encumb 3,003,422 Year-End Estimate 4,296,896 Variance % Variance Fav(Unfav) Fav(Unfav) 44.8% 3,493,507 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 American Rescue Plan Act Spending Framework Council Resolution No. 20210610-077 established the City of Austin’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Spending Framework. The $263.5 million spending plan allocates funds to multiple items grouped into seven categories: Health ($46.3 million), Homelessness ($106.7 million), Economic Development ($32 million), Resilience ($6 million), Creative Sector ($12 million), Emergency Relief ($42 million), and Contingency ($18.5 million). Services and Ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es Homelessness Public Health(cid:3031) Colony Park Sustainable Community Community Navigators Childcare / Early Childhood(cid:3031) Workforce Development Resilience Crea(cid:415)ve Sector Relief Emergency Assistance for Individuals Contingency(cid:3031) Approved Funding $106.7M $44.3M $1.5M $0.5M $11.0M $21.0M $6.0M $12.0M $42.0M $18.5M TOTAL INVESTMENT $263.5M 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 3 American Rescue Plan Act Spending Framework – Creative Sector - $13 million investment Services and Ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es Approved Funding Creative Non-Profit Emergency Relief (Arts/Music) Arts Ecosystem Music Ecosystem TOTAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED Services and Ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es General Workforce Development(cid:3031) Aus(cid:415)n Civilian Conserva(cid:415)on Corps Aus(cid:415)n Civilian Conserva(cid:415)on Corps (Homeless and/or Crea(cid:415)ve Sector Focus) TOTAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED $21.0M $2.0M $6.0M $4.0M $12.0M Approved Funding $15.0M $5.0M $1.0M 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
Waterloo Park Tunnel Inlet Facility Arturo Herrera Mural Presentation to Arts Commission June 21, 2021 Texas Capitol SAN JACINTO BLVD 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T Moody Amphitheater 1 5 T H S T Pontoon Bridge Austin Convention Center University of Texas at Austin La d y Bir d La k e C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Creek Delta D A V S S T I D R I S K I L L S T RAINEY ST Palm School Palm Park TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST Red River Cultural District The Refuge IH-35 Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Symphony Square Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center Waterloo Greenway is a 1.5 mile urban ecosystem with the power to bring the entire Austin community together. Waterloo renews the natural environment, promotes play, health and wellness, economic vitality and mobility, and engages the community through outreach, education, cultural events, and the arts. In Partnership With Funded by The Marcus Foundation The Tunnel Inlet Facility The Mural Proposal 2 3 walls painted The Mural Wall painting for Austin Wall painting for Austin was created specifically for Waterloo Greenway as part of the public art commissions that will be on long term view at the park. Executed on three walls of the tunnel inlet facility, the wall painting reflects the dynamism and constant activity of water treatment and distribution in downtown Austin. Using animated abstract bio-morphic shapes and lines within a blue and white color scheme, the wall painting echo the vital flow systems inside the water treatment plant as well as the vitality and energy of the park in the urban space. The three-part wall painting for Austin can be enjoyed from the gardens and rolling pathways in the park. The integration of architecture, environmental restoration, landscape design and public art constitutes a complete ecosystem for the entire Austin community. Artwork and Artist Statement Production Timeline May-July, 2021 Materials Acrylic paint on exposed concrete substrate, finished …
