Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Music Commission Meeting August 20, 2021, 1:00pm Special Called Music Commission meeting to be held August 20, 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 (August 19, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 20 Music Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-7963 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 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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del MUSIC COMMISSION al correo envíe un electrónico enlace de FECHA de la reunion (August 20, 2021, 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 (August 19 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 en 512-974-7963, la Kimberly.mccarson@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 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Music Commission Recommendation Number: 20210820-1a : Details and recommendations to Council on allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to music. WHEREAS, The Music Commission voted on recommendation 20210802-2b to support Council Member Fuentes’ May resolution providing $10 million over two years in funding for the music economy. WHEREAS, The following details were provided and discussed at the August 20, 2021, Special Called Meeting of the Music Commission regarding allocation of ARPA funding for music: $1,540,700 to Live Music Venue Preservation Fund $1,540,700 to fund the remaining scored Phase 2 Applicants for the SAVES Live Music Venue Preservation Fund $2.3M to Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund 3.0 $2.3M Program Budget remains after estimated 3rd Party fee subtracted from total available funds. Music Commission approved recommendations for updated grant guidelines, including: • Expand criteria to include music industry workers based on past eligibility requirements for Creative Worker Grant • Grant awards of either $2,000 or $1,000 based on scoring that prioritizes equity and greatest financial need • Awardees remain eligible for Live Music Fund Event Program • Extend eligibility to those living in the Austin–Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) • Collect and deliver data to counties in MSA and ETJ about applicant need within their jurisdictions • Consider previous or new 3rd Party to facilitate program using City provided guidelines and application system. Reach out to Musicares to inquire if they can serve as either 3rd Party again or at least as a Community Champion • Scoring Requirements: o Lead with equity based on new federal direction from Treasury, as well as using scoring criteria from latest COA relief & recovery programs focusing on equity o More points for greater losses and those in extreme need o More points for applicants that are financially responsible for multiple dependents o More points for applicants that have lived in Austin area for multiple years o Priority given to those who haven’t yet received any City relief and recovery funding since March 2020 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Music Commission wishes to formally endorse a two tiered system based on first time applicants for awards of $2,000 and extended to the Austin-Round Rock MSA for awards of $1,000 including the above listed details as to how ARPA funds should be allocated to music. Date of Approval: August 20, 2021 Record of the vote: (Unanimous …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened on August 20, 2021, via videoconference. August 20, 2021 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 1:06pm CITIZEN 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 not posted on the agenda. Chair Mahone motions to move Citizen Communication, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 7-0. Commissioner Garcia joins the meeting 1:07pm. 1. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on directing Council to allocate $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to music as specified by Council Member Fuentes resolution approved on May 20th, including how the money would be expended. Commissioner Reynolds motions and Commissioner Gould seconds to move forward with recommendations of a two tiered system based on first time applicants for awards of $2,000 and extended to MSA for awards of $1,000. Motion carries 8-0. ADJOURNMENT Chair Mahone motions, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Adjourn 1:58pm 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 contact Kim McCarson at Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, 512- 974-7963. 1
