Music Commission Monday, April 4, 2022, 6:30pm Austin City Hall – Council Chambers Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. Speakers wishing to participate remotely by telephone are required to register in advance no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely email or call Kim McCarson at kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov , 512-974-7963 by noon on Sunday, April 3, 2022. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Vice-chair - Nagavalli Medicharla, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jon Muq 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on March 7, 2022. a. Presentation on the Community Navigator Program by Casey Ubias, Program Manager, Small Business Division, Economic Development Department. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Austin Convention Center renovation, expansion and music industry role following presentation by Katy Zamesnik, Chief Administration Officer, Austin Convention Center. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Austin Music Disaster Relief following presentation by Casey Smith, Strategic Planning Manager, Economic Development Department. c. Discussion and Possible Action on addition of Short-term Rentals to Hotel Occupancy Tax fund revenue following presentation by Luis Briones, Airbnb. d. Discussion and Possible Action on the Live Music Fund following update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music and Entertainment Division. e. Discussion and Possible Action following update on Joint Arts and Music Commission f. Discussion and Possible Action regarding officer elections. Working Group. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on budget recommendation. b. Discussion and Possible Action on voter registration and Music Commission role. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220404-3b Commissioner Mahone Recommendation for Funding Seconded By: Chair Patterson Date: April 4, 2022 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Music Commission recommends that the City of Austin fund the remaining applicants of the Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant. Description of Recommendation to Council The Music Commission recommends that additional disaster relief funds in the amount of $3.3M be made available to fill a shortfall documented by the Economic Development Department in the last round of ARPA funding. Rationale: A tremendous number of ATX working musicians who applied for disaster relief funds were denied due need vastly outstripping demand. Economic Development Department records show this shortfall to be $3.3M. As multiple COVID-19 variants continued to result in cancelled gigs through the early part of this year, our city’s musician have struggled financially since the beginning of the pandemic. The Music Commission recommends that the city help fund this gap through any available source. Vote For: 8 (Chair Patterson, Vice-chair Medicharla, Commissioners Reynolds, Gould, Limon, Mahone, Pike, Strickland) Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 (Commissioners Garcia, Rosenthal, and Sullivan) Attest: Kim McCarson 1 of 1
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220404-3a Seconded By: Commissioner Reynolds Date: April 4, 2022 Subject: Music Commission Budget Recommendation FY 2023 Motioned By: Vice-chair Patterson Recommendation The Music Commission recommends $15 Million for FY 2023 from any and all available sources to sustain, strengthen, and build the Austin music economy. Description of Recommendation to Council The Music Commission, in support of Austin’s unique music ecosystem, recommends that the Austin City Council designate a $15 Million investment for FY2023 to Austin music professionals and enterprises for the purpose of growing operations, fueling Austin music industry growth, and supporting the music community in a visionary way. The Commission gratefully acknowledges the support the Austin music industry received from the City of Austin through COVID relief programs. As we emerge from a two-year pandemic period, the Commission recommends robust dedicated funding to transform and elevate the Austin music economy. Sources for the requested $15 Million could include, but are not limited to the General Fund, hotel occupancy taxes (outside of the Live Music Fund), public-private partnerships, and other sources. The commissions recommends the following investments: 1. As ATX music is a driver of tourism, an increase in Visit Austin’s budget specifically to create a dedicated Music Marketing Fund for the Austin music ecosystem, targeted to audiences both within and outside of Austin. Budget request: $3 Million. Source: Hotel Occupancy Taxes 2. A 3rd round of pandemic disaster relief for musicians due to need vastly outstripping demand in 2021, with the goal of helping musical artists remain in Austin. Budget request: $3 Million. Sources: General Fund, partnerships with private sector entities 3. Investment in the development of a music-centered capital venture which includes low-cost rehearsal, studio and other creative music spaces, and affordable housing units. Budget request: $9 Million. 1 of 2 Sources - Project Connect Anti-Displacement funding, General Fund, Density Bonus fees. With the addition of funding from Federal tax credits for affordable housing and private sector partnerships the total project budget should target $25 Million for a complete development unique to Austin, Texas. Rationale: ● Austin is the Music Capital of the World and the music industry here is a major driver of tourism and economic growth for the City of Austin. ● Austin is facing an affordability crisis, with market-rate real estate out of reach for most musicians, venues, and music industry workers. ● The pandemic has continued to create severe economic losses …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 4th 2022, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 April 4, 2022 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Vice-chair - Nagavalli Medicharla, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds (virtual), Lauryn Gould (virtual), Christopher Limon (virtual), Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone (virtual), Patrice Pike (virtual), Scott Strickland Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Stephanie Bergara, Kim McCarson CALL TO ORDER 6:39pm MUSICAL PERFORMANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jon Muq 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. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. NEW BUSINESS Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on March 7, 2022. Commissioner Reynolds motions. Vice-chair Medicharla seconds. Motion carries 7-0. a. Presentation on the Community Navigator Program by Casey Ubias, Program Manager, Small Business Division, Economic Development Department. Commissioner Limon joins the meeting 7:11pm. a. Discussion and Possible Action on Austin Convention Center renovation, expansion and music industry role following presentation by Katy Zamesnik, Chief Administration Officer, Austin Convention Center. Katy Zamesnik was not able to attend the meeting. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Austin Music Disaster Relief following presentation by Casey Smith, Strategic Planning Manager, Economic Development Department. Commissioner Mahone motions to recommend funding the remaining applicants of the Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund. Chair Patterson seconds. Motion carries 8-0. c. Discussion and Possible Action on addition of Short-term Rentals to Hotel Occupancy Tax fund revenue following presentation by Luis Briones, Airbnb. Commissioner Gould left the meeting 8:40pm. Commissioner Limon left the meeting at 8:40pm. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 4, 2022 Commissioner Gould returns 8:41pm. Commissioner Gould left the meeting 8:42pm. Commissioner Limon returns 8:42pm. Commissioner Limon left the meeting at 8:49pm. Commissioner Limon returns 8:50pm. Chair Patterson motions to put this item on future agenda, Commissioner Strickland seconds. d. Discussion and Possible Action on the Live Music Fund following update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music and Entertainment Division. No action taken. e. Discussion and Possible Action following update on Joint Arts and Music Commission Working Group. No action taken. f. Discussion and Possible Action regarding officer elections. No action taken. 4. OLD BUSINESS action taken. a. Discussion and Possible Action on budget recommendation. …
