Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Music Commission September 30, 2020, 1:00pm Music Commission to be held September 30, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 29 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 30 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker 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 board 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 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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 kimberly.mccarson@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Music Commission FECHA de la reunion (September 30, 2020, 1:00pm) 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 (September 29, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o en 512-974-7963, Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov a 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. enlace de electrónico envíe un correo junta al la Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de …
Austin Music Venue Preservation EDI Overlay Background In passing several music and arts resolutions in the last six years, the City of Austin committed itself to being at the forefront of a national conversation about how music, arts and cultural organizations can and should reflect and embrace diversity in all the ways it is experienced and understood, in all communities across the city. In a follow-up report to the Omnibus Resolution that was passed by city council on March 3, 2016, the Mayor’s working group recommended the integration of arts, music and culture and equity, diversity, and inclusion in all policies, and as a core value across departments and operations. The Mayor’s working group noted the following: Despite great efforts to foster inclusion and diversity in City benefitted programming, we find that equity, diversity, and inclusion remains under emphasized in the arts/music/culture arena. The first set of Music and Creative Ecosystem Stabilization Recommendations from the June 2016 staff Omnibus report have limited mention of equity, diversity, and inclusion in their set of recommendations. We found difficulty in truly representing Austin’s diversity in the composition of our working groups. Moving forward, in these recommendations it is crucial that we approach implementation through an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens, applying a critical equity filter upon each recommendation prior to implementation. Further, we urge the City of Austin to adopt equity, diversity, and inclusion in all policies and as a core value across departments and operations along with music, arts, and culture. The initiation of these changes should include a timeline with metrics and goals that support the integration of equity, diversity, and inclusion as described by 2021. The challenges for a commercial music industry in Austin that is a portrait of inequality, in a city known as the most economically segregated in the U.S., are myriad. ● Communities of color, each facing unique barriers to opportunity, are underrepresented in the Austin music economy. ● The historical lack of representation of people of color in Austin music and systemic inequities inhibits participation, creating less access and a lack of ownership, professional networks and mentorship, audience and genre development, physical spaces and platforms to explore. ● The white dominant culture in Austin music has historically undervalued people of color and has blocked career pathways in live music, from performance to talent buying to event promoting. The last Austin Music Census showed that small percentages …
Austin Music Commission - Music Venue Preservation Working Group’s Recommendation To the Economic Development Department and the Austin City Council (to be ratified Wed, Sep 30th) ARTICLE I: Music Venue Preservation Funding (1) Dedicated Music Venue Preservation Funding, known hereafter as “MVP,” should include programs that include a dedicated and exclusive Music Venues fund, as well as Legacy Businesses (i.e. 10-20 years in operation) - recognizing the central importance of music’s long standing contribution of cultural and economic value for the “Live Music Capital of the World.” ARTICLE II: Purpose (1) Mission The purpose of the MVP is to retain and preserve music venues with the outcome of both a sustainable music ecosystem and preservation of the music sector to assist Austin’s fast economic recovery. (2) Purpose Specific purposes for the MVP should include the following: Improve quality of life Economic development for small businesses - Prevention of iconic business closures - - - Culture/cultural retention & enhancement - Audience/workforce development. - Support Austin in fully-embracing its status as a music “world brand.” (3) Equity a) Racial "Racial Equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City of Austin recognizes that race is a primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of these wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity." b) Gender “Gender Equity is the condition when gender no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. We recognize that gender and sexism are particularly problematic in the Music Industry - including, but not limited to, venue ownership, frequency of gigs, income, and economic opportunities, as outlined in the 2015 Austin Music Census. We recognize that gender is a primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity also with this definition.” Any programs developed should include an equity overlay - including an acceptance of this Equity statement, criteria and process supporting it and capacity building opportunities embedded in the application process that furthers the equity mission and creates best outcomes and quality of life for all. Request.) built into final doc *footnote 1 (see Addendum for Equity Guidelines. Overlay available on (4) Funding Funding sources for the MVP should be …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200930-2a Date: September 30, 2020 Subject: Venue Preservation Funding Motioned By: Commissioner Graham Reynolds Seconded By: Commissioner Paul Pinon ARTICLE I: Music Venue Preservation Funding 1. Dedicated Music Venue Preservation Funding, known hereafter as “MVP,” should include programs that include a dedicated and exclusive Music Venues fund, as well as Legacy Businesses (i.e. 10-20 years in operation) - recognizing the central importance of music’s long standing contribution of cultural and economic value for the “Live Music Capital of the World.” ARTICLE II: Purpose 1. Mission The purpose of the MVP is to retain and preserve music venues with the outcome of both a sustainable music ecosystem and preservation of the music sector to assist Austin’s fast economic recovery. 2. Purpose Specific purposes for the MVP should include the following: Improve quality of life Prevention of iconic business closures Economic development for small businesses Culture/cultural retention & enhancement Audience/workforce development. Support Austin in fully-embracing its status as a music “world brand.” 3. Equity a. Racial "Racial Equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. 1 of 4 The City of Austin recognizes that race is a primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of these wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity." b. Gender “Gender Equity is the condition when gender no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. We recognize that gender and sexism are particularly problematic in the Music Industry - including, but not limited to, venue ownership, frequency of gigs, income, and economic opportunities, as outlined in the 2015 Austin Music Census. We recognize that gender is a primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity also with this definition.” Any programs developed should include an equity overlay - including an acceptance of this Equity statement, criteria and process supporting it and capacity building opportunities embedded in the application process that furthers the equity mission and creates best outcomes and quality of life for all. *footnote 1 (see Addendum for Equity Guidelines. Overlay available on Request.) built into final doc Funding Funding sources for the MVP should be deliberated and …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on September 30, 2020 via videoconference. September 30, 2020 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara, Erica Shamaly CALL TO ORDER 1:08pm Speakers: Frederico Geib spoke in support of item 2.b. if based on equity. Nakia Reynoso, Austin Texas Musicians, spoke in support of item 2.a. with a focus on transparency and equity. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the September 18, 2020 Music Commission meeting. Motion carries 8-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Venue Preservation Working Group following update from Commissioner Graham Reynolds. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pinon seconds, to add a third bullet to Venue Preservation Working Group recommendation under Article 3 that each recipient would be partnered with a paid equity consultant to advise, consult, and hold accountable equity goals of this effort. Motion carries 8-0. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pike seconds, to add Addendum 3 that staff work with the equity office to develop equity requirements for the application and program. Motion carries 7-1. Vice-chair Mahone votes against. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pinon seconds to adopt recommendation and attached document and send to Council. Motion carries 7-1. Vice-chair Mahone votes against. b. Discussion and Possible Action following update from Systemic Racism Working Group and Live Music Fund Working Group. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion and Possible Action following update on $12 Million Creative Space Bond. Commissioner Leveton motions, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund recommendations with specific attention to systemic racism and equity. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Garcia seconds. 1 September 30, 2020 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pinon seconds. Adjourn 2:29pm. 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 Kim McCarson 512-974-7963, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission please …
