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Approved Minutes

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