Approved Minutes — original pdf

Approved Minutes

JOINT ARTS AND AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Arts and Music Commissions convened jointly on April 27, 2021 via videoconference. April 27, 2021 MUSIC COMMISSION BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary – Oren Rosenthal, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 3:03pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Commissioner Rosenthal joins at 3:05pm. Pramod Patil speaks in support of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) musicians and greater visibility in community. Lara Price speaks in support of showcasing the diverse and rich contribution of AAPI artists to Austin music. David Goujon, Chair of Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC), speaks in support of music hub being created at MACC, Carver, and Asian American Center. Oliver Rajamani speaks in support of increased and continued assistance for Asian American artists. Kevin Chin speaks on Austin Creatives of Greater Austin (ACGA) and in support of music hub where AAPI music community can be represented. Sonya Jevette speaks in support of reinvesting in Doris Miller Auditorium/Rosewood Park as a music hub to serve east Austin community. Christopher Limon speaks on 2a and 2b, in support of equity for Austin’s Latino community. Scott Strickland speaks in support of Creative Space Bond project with focus on Rosewood Park and Doris Miller Auditorium. 1. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Arts Commission Chair Welcome b. Music Commission Chair Welcome 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Update - David Colligan, Acting Chief Operations Officer, AEDC b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Director of the Economic Development Department c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager and Erica Shamaly, Music and Entertainment Division Manager 1 JOINT ARTS AND AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES i. Current Year ii. Review Process update 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action Items April 27, 2021 i. Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). No action taken. ii. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update. No action taken. iii. Cultural Funding Review Process Update. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT 4:59pm 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