Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Music Commission October 19, 2020, 6:30pm Music Commission to be held October 19, 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 (October 18 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 19 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 (October 19, 2020, 6:30pm) 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 (October 18, 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 …
$12M Creative Space Bond Updates 10/19/2020 MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 1 Procurement Process – Anticipated Timeline Operator Procurement Process Prepare RFI Operators Respond to RFI Prepare Operator RFQ Operators Respond Evaluate to RFQ Quals Delivery Partner* Procurement Process Property Solicitation Process Prepare Operator RFP Operators Respond to RFP Evaluate Proposals / Interviews Award Management Services Agreement with Negotiate/Execute Qualified Operator Prepare Delivery Delivery Partners Respond to Partner RFP RFP Evaluate Proposals City Manages Design & Build Process RFI Response Review/Site Criteria Gather Facility Requirements Broker Solicitation Top 3 sites shared w/ Operators Broker Negotiates Price City Approves Contending Properties City and Bidder Access to Site City Site Due Diligence City Purchases 30-day Option on Top Site City PSA Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6 Month 7 Month 8 Month 9 Month 10 Month 11 Month 12 Month 13 Music Commission * October 19, 2020 2 Libraries, Museums and Cultural Facilities Continuum along public vs. economic development use (Illustrative) Public (ex. Library) Clear public purpose Public ownership No profit (recoup costs) Open public access Economic Development Private benefit Private ownership For profit (above costs) Limited access Zach Scott AFS Mexic-Arte Music Commission * October 19, 2020 3 Current Status/Next Steps Current Status: • RFI closed 9/21/20 • RFI information will inform both of the real estate search and the qualified operator search • City will update Q&A to Speak Up Austin site: https://www.speakupaustin.org/bond-for-creative-space Next Steps: • Briefing at next Arts Commission on Anti-Lobbying and No Contact Ordinance • Issuance of Facility Operator Request for qualifications end of October / early November Music Commission * October 19, 2020 4 For more information visit: www.speakupaustin.org/bond-for-creative-space Christine Maguire, AICP, EDFP Redevelopment Division Manager Christine.Maguire@austintexas.gov Matthew Schmidt Project Manager II Matthew.Schmidt@austintexas.gov Music Commission * October 19, 2020 5
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on October 19, 2020 via videoconference. October 19, 2020 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Secretary – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Erica Shamaly CALL TO ORDER 6:39pm Speakers: Mobley speaks in support of item 2b and the development of a musician survey to measure equity. (Due to technical difficulties, Mobley is able to speak after item 2.a. below.) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the September 30, 2020 Music Commission meeting. Commissioner Pinon motions, Commissioner Leveton seconds. Motion carries 10-0. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund recommendations with specific Discussion and Possible Action following update on $12 Million Creative Space Bond 2. OLD BUSINESS a. following presentations by Christine Maguire, Redevelopment Division Manager, Economic Development Department, and Shawn Willett, Deputy Procurement Officer, Financial Services. No action taken. b. attention to systemic racism and equity. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Mahone seconds to adopt Live Music Fund Working Group recommendation and send to Council. Motion carries 10-0. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Mahone seconds to allocate 50% of the Live Music HOT Fund to PIE (preservation, innovation, elevation) -focused fund structure with alternative funds that are more stable and robust to be looked into. Motion carries 10-0. Commissioner Mahone motions and Commissioner Sullivan seconds that staff explore working on a community survey with Mobley and Measure Austin. Motion carries 10-0. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES 3. NEW BUSINESS October 19, 2020 Discussion and Possible Action on 2021 Music Commission meeting schedule. a. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Vice-chair Mahone seconds to adopt the schedule. Motion carries 10-0. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and Possible Action following a presentation by Cody Cowan, Red River Cultural District, or Rebecca Reynolds, Music Venue Alliance, on the state of music venues since the last survey and a presentation by city staff on the SAVES resolution. Commissioner Leveton motions, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Discussion and Possible Action following an update by the Systemic Racism Working Group. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pinon seconds. Discussion and Possible Action following update on $12 Million Creative Space Bond. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Vice-chair Mahone seconds. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pinon seconds. Adjourn 8:18pm. The City of …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201019-2bi 10/19/1010 Date: Subject: Motioned By: Commissioner Reynolds Seconded By: Vice-chair Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone Recommendation Live Music Fund Working Group Recommendation 1. The Music Commission voted to support the Live Music Working Group recommendations to develop a framework for the effective use of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds, as appropriate for the commercial music sector by the City of Austin, for the enrichment of Austin Musicians, Music Venues and Music Tourism through sustainable investment. A copy of the report is attached as Exhibit A, Live Music Fund Recommendations. 2. City staff is encouraged to explore funding sources outside the City to supplement revenue generated by Hotel Occupancy Taxes. Recommendations for pursuing private philanthropy is attached as Exhibit B, Funding Model Observation and Recommendations. Description of Recommendation to Council 1. The Live Music Working Group recommends the creation of a citizen-led advisory board to govern the use of funds. The board, divided into subcommittees, will drive future board nominations, review board structure and responsibilities of sub-committees, pursue opportunities for private philanthropy, review grant criteria, metrics interface with a financial administrative body, and review grant proposals based on established criteria. The Fund should be administered by a local nonprofit organization having familiarity with Austin’s music community and demonstrated expertise in managing funding for various music and arts entities. 2. The Music Commission asks staff to research, identify, and pursue additional funding streams such as corporate philanthropy and public-private partnerships. The technology sector in particular is a logical avenue of support for Austin’s iconic yet struggling music economy. Rationale: 1. The ordinance effective September 30, 2019 allocates the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue to provide additional funds for local music and historic preservation. Specifically, of the additional two percent hotel occupancy tax for the Convention Center Expansion, an amount equal to 15% of the two percent assessment is allocated to the Live Music Fund for local music that meets the requirements of Texas Tax Code Section 351.101(a)(4) and that is not funded through the Cultural Arts Fund. Section 351.101 (a) (4) states the available uses as “the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic and craft arts, motion pictures, radio, television, tape and sound recording, and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201019-2bii 10/19/1010 develop a framework for the Systemic Racism Working Group Recommendation Date: Subject: Motioned By: Commissioner Reynolds Seconded By: Vice-chair Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone Recommendation Pulling from the stated mission of the Live Music Working group to ‘ effective use of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds, as appropriated for the commercial music sector by the City of Austin, for the enrichment of Austin Musicians, Music Venues and Music Tourism through sustainable investment,’ the Music Commission recommends that a Preservation Innovation and Elevation (PIE) fund be established to create greater economic growth in the music sector. Description of Recommendation to Council The Music Commission’s newly formed responsibility of determining how managed and allocated to create economic growth in the commercial music sector via equity measures. The Systemic Racism Working Group seeks to address structural inequity and racial inequality in Austin’s music community through public discourse, distribution of funding, and policy change. By examining the development of Austin’s music economy through the lens of race, and the historic lack of support for our communities of color, the working group intends to provide recommendations to protect, repair, and build a more diverse and inclusive music scene. This committee is resolved to dive deeply into the various ways that race shapes policy and opportunity at all levels of the Austin Music Industry: venues, non-profits, festivals, etc.” Preservation (30%) - Enriching the Past Investment in the historic cultural heritage of Austin music via funding that supports BIPOC-led organizations, and individuals committed to preservation of the traditions and legacy of historically underserved communities through: funding, pulled from (50% of Live Music) HOT funds, can best be Systemic Racism Working Group will be charged with the PIE ● Educational workshops and presentations that pass the legacy to new generations ● Development of cultural heritage district infrastructure(s) ● Support for public Cultural Arts spaces (libraries, museums, etc) ● Public events that celebrate BIPOC cultural heritage Innovation (30%) - Envisioning the Future Investment in the innovation of traditional business models that have excluded BIPOC communities via funding that supports BIPOC-led organizations, and individuals committed to innovative and inclusive practices that build capacity in underserved communities through: 1 of 2 ● The incorporation of new media platforms/technology that develop the capacity of historically underserved communities and genres ● The development of infrastructure that empowers the creation and development of tech-based business models that …
