Minutes from April 17th meeting — original pdf

Approved Minutes

Economic Prosperity Commission April 17, 2020 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Minutes CALL TO ORDER 1) OPENING REMARKS Introduction of members and staff liaison a) Attendance: Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah – District 2; Alexis Taylor - District 3, Ivanna Neri- District 4; - Amy Noel- District 7;- Nathan Ryan- District 8; and ; Rachel Green – Mayor’s Appointee b) Absent: Preston Tom- District 5 c) Staff in Attendance: Michelle Clemons and, Nydia Castillo 2) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: a) No citizens signed up to speak. 3) PRESENTATIONS AND Q&A a) David Gray, Public Information and Marketing Manager for Economic Development Department, presented general information on COVID- 19 overview b) Xavier Zarate, Business Information Coordinator for Economic Development Department. Briefing on Austin Economic Injury Bridge Loan Program for small businesses. i. The presentations addressed agenda items Small Business: Resolution from March 26, 2020 Agenda Item 88 and Creatives: Resolution from 4/9/2020 4) WORKING GROUPS a) Creation of Keep Austin Working Group- A, 1st by Commissioner Ivanna Neri, 2nd by Commissioner Kirsha Haverlah. (i) Members: Nathan Ryan, Larry Anazia, Alexis Taylor, Ivanna Neri b) Creation of Working group B implantation of orders specific to job creation and construction of Keep Austin Working Members: Amy Noel, Holt Lackey, Kirsha Haverlah 5) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS a) Reviewed Keep Austin working document for possible council recommendation. b) Discussed the Creatives: Resolution from 4/9/2020 Agenda Item 86 related to the use of the Live Music Fund for Emergency Assistance grants for musicians and implementation of the program. c) Discussed the SXSW Cancellation impact to the Austin Community – no insurance for cancelled event. ADJOURNMENT d) Meeting was adjourned at 5:19 pm i) 1st by Commissioner Kirsha Haverlah , and 2nd by Commissioner Amy Noel The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Michelle Clemons at the Economic Development Department, at (512) (974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov ) or (512-974-2713).