Approved Minutes — original pdf

Approved Minutes

AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on April 8, 2020 via videoconference. April 8, 2020 Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 3:12pm The Music Commission meeting was held with social distancing modifications due to Coruna virus restrictions. Public comment was allowed on specific item numbers via telephone. The following speakers called in to speak on New Business item 2: Nakia Reynoso representing Austin Texas Musicians stated he is not in support of Council item 86 as currently written. He does not want to take money from other hospitality industry; he is in support of more stakeholder input to understand immediate needs. Reenie Collins representing Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) asks that input from stakeholders and other organizations such as HAAM be considered. She explains that some musicians are having to face choosing between eating and paying rent or healthcare. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on March 2, 2020. No action taken. 2. NEW BUSINESS Discussion of and Possible Action on the impact of the Corona virus on the music community, including but not limited to a resolution requesting that the City Council create a Music Disaster Relief Fund to assist Musicians and related service professionals and workers affected by the Corona virus. Commissioner Garcia motions and Commissioner Reynolds seconds to approve the Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund recommendation. Motion carries 8-0. Chair Carney motions and Commissioner Reynolds seconds to approve recommendation that the Music Commission supports City Council’s efforts to fund disaster relief, especially Council Member Flannigan’s item 91 (March 26, 2020 agenda) and Council Member Tovo’s item 86 (April 9, 2020 agenda) with the following addendums: 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES April 8, 2020 1. That additional funds are searched for before using the Live Music Fund. If the Live Music Fund is used, Music Commission support is contingent on replenishing the Live Music Fund. 2. The Music Commission recommends an advisory group be formed to guide the distribution of the disaster relief funds. 3. The Music Commission supports that Chair Rick Carney serve as Chair of 4. The Music Commission recommends that a third party be used to distribute 5. The Music Commission recommends that further stakeholder input be the advisory group. the funds. collected. Motion carries 8-0. The following are recommended to serve on the advisory group to guide the distribution of funds depending on their availability: Rick Carney, Catlin Whitington, Celeste Quesada, Amy Lombardi, Cody Cowan, Chas Moore, Raul Alvarez, Denise Hernandez, Erika Schultz. Commissioner Garcia motions and Commissioner Reynolds seconds to schedule a second special called meeting. Stephanie Hall from the Clerk’s Office confirms that limits on the number of special called meetings are currently lifted. Motion passes 8-0. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No action taken. 4. ADJOURNMENT Chair Carney motions and Commissioner Duarte seconds to adjourn. Meeting adjourns at 4:53pm. 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. 2