REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION DECEMBER 5, 2022, 6:30PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Kim McCarson, 512-974-7963, Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Chair, Nagavalli Medicharla - Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Secretary, Graham Reynolds – Parliamentarian, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on November 7, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on budget priorities. Discussion and possible action following update on Live Music Fund Event Program 2. 3. process. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 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 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 at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Kim McCarson at 512-974- 7963, Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION NOVEMBER 7, 2022, 6:30PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Kim McCarson, 512-974-7963, Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Chair, Nagavalli Medicharla - Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Secretary, Graham Reynolds – Parliamentarian, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Kevin Flatt PUBLIC 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on October 3, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action following Visit Austin staff presentation on marketing. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion and possible action on musician loading zones and affordable parking following update from Jason Redfern, Parking Enterprise Manager, Austin Transportation Department. Discussion and possible action on musician loading and unloading fee including consideration of existing City resources. Discussion and possible action following update by Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transaction Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation, on the Cultural Trust. Discussion and possible action following Circuit of the Americas Disability Task Force Discussion and possible action following update on the Request for Qualifications update. process for the Live Music Fund. 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 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 at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION OCTOBER 3, 2022, 6:30PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Kim McCarson, 512-974-7963, Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Chair, Nagavalli Medicharla - Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Secretary, Graham Reynolds – Parliamentarian, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Nnedi Diana (Trouble in the Streets) PUBLIC 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on September 12, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Music Fund. Discussion and possible action following staff update on the RFP process for the Live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Discussion and possible action following an update from Sound Music Cities on the 2022 Discussion and possible action on musician loading zones and affordable parking Greater Austin Music Census. following update from staff. Discussion and possible action on musician loading and unloading fee including consideration of existing City resources. Discussion and possible action following presentation by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, on Hotel Occupancy Tax collections on the Live Music Fund. Discussion and possible action on the Music & Entertainment Division budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Discussion and possible action on 2023 Music Commission meeting schedule. Discussion and possible action regarding Urban Core Land Use Working Group membership. 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 upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please …
City of Austin Funds for Music Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Erica Shamaly, Music & Entertainment Division Manager Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting, October 3, 2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 City of Austin Funds for Music – FY 23 FY 23 COA FUNDS (MUSIC) FY23 BUDGET EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES AVAILABLE Iconic Venue Fund (Fund 1050 for AEDC) $2,500,000.00 $0.00 Live Music Fund (Fund 7045) $3,575,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,500,000.00 $3,575,000.00 Music & Entertainment Division Budget (Part of EDD Fund 7470) $2,492,957.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,492,957.00 TOTAL $8,567,957 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 City of Austin Funds for Music – FY 23 Music & Entertainment Division FY23 Budget Approved Budget: $2,492,957 Object Object Name Current Bud Expenditures Encumbrances Available MED Staff Compensation & Benefits $476,514 Telephone-base cost $6,896.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,896.00 5280 5860 6203 6404 6501 6503 6551 6632 6633 6825 7454 7500 Technical Assistance Consulting (Live Music Fund Event Program) Services - Musicians (Street Performance Program & Performance Opportunities) Entertainment Services Group Transfer to DSD Travel City Business Staff Development Opportunities Mileage reimbursements Memberships Subscriptions CSAP Grants Educational / Promotional (SXSW, Austin-Toronto & HAAM Day) Office supplies TOTAL $8,470 $60,000 $376,083 $9,000 $3,966 $500 $500 $2,728 $1,500,000 $48,000 $300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $476,514 $8,470 $60,000 $376,083 $9,000 $3,966 $500 $500 $2,728 $1,500,000 $48,000 $300 $2,492,957 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4
Preliminary Update to Austin Music Commission from completed 2022 Greater Austin Music Census This data set is an enormous resource: • 2260 Respondents • 85 Questions (mix of multiple choice, open comments, and other formats) • 71% Completion Rate (vs industry average of 42%) • Austin music stakeholders gave 489 hours of their time to complete this • 140,000 words in comment sections (about the length of 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez) • Anonymity / privacy of responses is assured (no IP addresses collected) • Appropriate for open access research o Local learning (new info including impacts of pandemic) o Benchmarking (vs. 2015 Austin Music Census, other cities) o Diverse participation enables comparisons by sub-groups o Evidence and comments on a range of Needs and Gaps o Strong participation in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion section Sections of the Census (85 questions addressing these topics): Intro / Certifications / Eligibility / Geography • • Primary Role in Music (for branching) • Employment Status / Business Structure • Biography / Education / Current Affiliations • Needs / Recommendations / Training • Creative Sector (Branch) Specifics • Venue Owner / Manager / Presenter (Branch) Specifics • • Foundational / Health & Wellness Status • Demographics • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (14 pairs of adjectives) • Comments / Lived Experience of Respondents Industry Service Provider (Branch) Specifics Noteworthy early data that may inform Needs and Gaps: • 27% live outside the City of Austin • Only 64% feel sure they will stay in Austin over next 3 years • A third say they need but don’t have a separate workspace • Only 35% of creatives are playing more than 3 shows per month currently • 20% of venue operators / presenters rank property tax as their #1 challenge • 84% have health insurance currently. 8% lost insurance coverage recently • 35% are concerned about their mental health or substance use • 38% are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage • 70% say they have returned to pre-pandemic level of music activity • 26% received Covid-related relief connected with their music work Next Steps • Screening comments by respondents that could jeopardize anonymity • Continued analysis of raw data and preparation of key findings • Presentation to Community Partners • Public Release of infographics by late October or early November
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Kim McCarson, Program Manager Music and Entertainment Division Economic Development Department October 3, 2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – August 2022 HOT: YTD is $134,452,126M which is 92% above Budget of $69,773,408 and 25% above CYE of $107,273,710. Monthly allocation/posted is $15M. This is the 1st quarter so far that the receipt is $44.9M. There is one month to go. YTD August 2021 was $53,353,881. Transfer from CC operating fund to HPF and LMN based on the actuals will be $3,666,291 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 2022-23 ProposedData not entered 0 1,760,877 3,241,861 2,943,562 6,859,952 2,0002,000 2,954,9672,954,967 2,956,967 3,575,0003,575,000 3,575,000 -618,033No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter ActualActualAug-22AmendedLive Music Fund 2019-20 2020-21Actuals 2021-22Interest11,1165,1711,8005,000Revenue Transfers In Total Revenue11,1165,1711,8005,000Total Transfers In1,749,7611,480,0973,666,2911,902,911Convention Center1,749,7611,480,0973,666,2911,902,911Program Requirements Total Available Funds1,760,8771,485,2683,668,0911,907,911Total Program Requirements04,28450,0002,550,000Music and Entertainment Division04,28450,0002,550,0002,301,4736,241,919Total Requirements04,28450,0002,550,000Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirements1,760,8771,482,7051,857,911-642,089Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding.Ending Balance1,760,8773,241,8616,859,952 Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20221003-3 Date: October 3, 2022 Subject: Sound Music Cities 2022 Greater Austin Music Census Motioned By: Vice Chair Nagavalli Medicharla Seconded By: Commissioner Oren Rosenthal Recommendation The Music Commission recommends that raw data and comments gathered from the 2022 Greater Austin Music Census be made publicly available on the City of Austin Open Data Portal, or other City of Austin online platform. Description of Recommendation to Council The 2022 Greater Austin Music Census, sponsored by the City of Austin Office of the Mayor, Economic Development Department, and numerous local organizations, is a comprehensive survey of Austin-area musicians and other music industry professionals. The survey organizers have offered to provide survey data and comments to the City of Austin after any and all identifying information has been removed. The Music Commission recommends that the gathered data be posted publicly via the City of Austin Open Data Portal or other CoA public online platform so that census results are easily accessible to local music industry professionals, nonprofits, state government agencies, and City departments, as well as music patrons and consumers. Rationale: The data from the 2022 Greater Austin Census will be a useful tool for informing and shaping policy, business development, and programming related to the commercial music industry in Austin. For: 8 (Chair Patterson, Vice Chair Medicharla, and Commissioners Gould, Limon, Mahone, Reynolds, Rosenthal, and Sullivan) Vote Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 (Commissioners Garcia, Pike, and Strickland) Attest: Kim McCarson 1 of 1
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 12, 2022, 6:30PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 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 via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Kim McCarson, 512-974-7963, Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Chair, Nagavalli Medicharla - Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Secretary, Graham Reynolds – Parliamentarian, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Nnedi Diana (Trouble in the Streets) PUBLIC 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on August 1, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action regarding City-paid music performance including loading, unloading, and cancellation. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion and possible action following update on musician loading and unloading by the Transportation Department. Discussion and possible action on Convention Center Working Group. Discussion and possible action following presentation by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, on Hotel Occupancy Tax collections on the Live Music Fund. Discussion and possible action on Music Commission community engagement events. Discussion and possible action on Joint Arts and Music Working Group to explore marketing and private philanthropy opportunities. 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 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 at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION AUGUST 1, 2022, 6:30PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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 via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Kim McCarson, kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-7963. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Chair, Nagavalli Medicharla - Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Secretary, Graham Reynolds – Parliamentarian, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Regular Meeting on July 11, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion and possible action on City-paid music performance including loading and unloading and cancellation. 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. 4. Discussion and possible action on Music Commission community engagement events. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and possible action following update on the Live Music Fund Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 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 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 at the Economic Development Department, at (512-974-7963, kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Kim McCarson at 512-974- 7963, kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Director Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting, August 1, 2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – June 2022 Live Music Fund Total Available Funds 1,760,877 1,485,268 1,369,528 1,749,761 1,749,761 1,480,097 1,480,097 1,367,728 1,367,728 Beginning Balance Data not entered Revenue Interest Total Revenue Transfers In Convention Center Total Transfers In Program Requirements Music and Entertainment Division Total Program Requirements Total Requirements Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirements No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter 2019-20 2020-21 Actuals 2021-22 Actual Actual Jun-22 Amended 0 1,760,877 3,241,861 2,943,562 11,116 11,116 5,171 5,171 1,800 1,800 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 4,284 4,284 4,284 50,000 50,000 50,000 1,902,911 1,902,911 1,907,911 2,550,000 2,550,000 2,550,000 -642,089 1,760,877 1,482,705 1,857,911 Ending Balance 1,760,877 3,241,861 4,561,389 2,301,473 • This is the 3rdnd month of Q3. Hot collection allocated for June is $597,045 with a YTD of $89,564,332 which is 128% above the budget of $69,773,408 and 83% of CYE of $102,273,710. PY YTD collection was $31,583,148. • YTD transfer to HPF and LMN is $1,367,728 which is 72% of the Budget of $1,902,911 and 47% of the CYE of $2,925,647 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION JULY 11, 2022, 6:30PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Kim McCarson, 512-974-7963, Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Chair, Nagavalli Medicharla - Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Secretary, Graham Reynolds – Parliamentarian, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE The Tiarra Girls PUBLIC 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Special Called Meeting on June 24, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action following update by the Disabilities Task Force for Circuit of the Americas (COTA) and other venues. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 3. 4. 5. 6. Discussion and possible action following presentation on the City of Austin’s Request for Proposal Process particularly as it pertains to the Live Music Fund timeline by Yolanda Miller, Deputy Procurement Officer, and Cyrenthia Ellis, Purchasing Manager, Financial Services Department. Discussion and possible action following update on the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) by Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transaction Officer. Discussion and possible action on improving Music Commission engagement with community and City Council. Discussion and possible action on City-paid music performance including loading and unloading. 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 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 at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, for additional information; …
F INANCIAL S ERVICES D EPARTMENT C ENTRAL P ROCUREMENT Purchasing Organizational Chart Morbi leo risus, porta ac consectetur ac, vestibulum at eros. Cras justo odio, dapibus ac facilisis in, egestas eget quam. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo, tortor mauris condimentum nibh, ut fermentum massa justo sit amet risus. Morbi leo risus, porta ac consectetur ac, vestibulum at eros. Cras justo odio, dapibus ac facilisis in, egestas eget quam. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo, tortor mauris condimentum nibh, ut fermentum massa justo sit amet risus. Morbi leo risus, porta ac consectetur ac, vestibulum at eros. Cras justo odio, dapibus ac facilisis in, egestas eget quam. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo, tortor mauris condimentum nibh, ut fermentum massa justo sit amet risus. Procurement Cycle (Est. # of Days) Invitation for Bids Request for Proposals Request for Qualifications PROCUREMENT Method Pre-Solicitation Source Selection Post-Solicitation Total 30 45 50 40 90 50 PROCUREMENT PHASE 125 180 40 105 50 195 Factors Affecting Contract Execution • Incomplete solicitation documents • Changes to the solicitation timeline • Vendor protests • Vendor delays in submitting the required information • Contract negotiations Ways departments can help the solicitation move more quickly • Prioritize all solicitation requests • Ensure solicitation documentation are complete • Evaluation panel members are committed • Minimize any changes during the solicitation process Live Music Fund Event Program – 3rd Party Administrator Solicitation Schedule Projected Date Actual Date Job Function Submit Solicitation to Purchasing Office for Review (Enter requisition in Advantage and solicitation request in eCapris) 7/6/2022 7/8/22 Purchasing Office Submits Goal Determination to SMBR 6/29/2022 7/10/2022 7/13/2022 7/25/2022 7/29/2022 8/1/2022 8/1/2022 8/16/2022 8/19/2022 8/19/2022 9/1/2022 9/8/2022 9/9/2022 9/12/2022 9/15/2022 9/16/2022 11/3/2022 11/10/2023 e r a p e r P n o i t a t i c i l o S / n o i t a t i c i l o S e u s s I & n o i t a u l a v E n o i t a i t o g e N S S E C O R P A C R ) d r a w A & l a v o r p p A ( Submit COE for Professional Services Receive Approved Goal Determination Form from SMBR Pre-Offer Conference (This will require early outreach) Solicitation Published Deadline for Vendor Q&A Final Addendum Solicitation Closing/ Offers Due Evaluate Offers …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin Cultural Trust Update Austin Economic Development Corporation 11 July 2022 – Music Commission AEDC BOARD & TEAM Standing Committees Executive • • Governance Finance • • Strategic Planning • Real Estate Project Committees: • Cultural Trust Advisory Committee • Urban Renewal Board Partnership Working Group • + future projects Overview • Cultural Trust program administration was identified by City Council in our June 2021 Interlocal Agreement, Addenda 4 & 5 • Structure of Request for Proposals developed based on type of funds Theater Culture available, as well as based on input from 2020 RFI, and 2019-20 joint working group recommendations Dance • This is a unique and new process—it is not a grant program, it is a real Music estate investment program. • The process has provided great insight into the needs of the New, No Location culture/music/arts ecosystem, and that data will be communicated to help inform future resources/funding. Real estate/space is just one aspect to what supports an organization to thrive. Visual Arts Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 3 Cultural Trust Funds Available 12 M Creative Spaces Bond Fund • Acquisition & Development • Publicly accessible 2.4 M HOT Iconic Venue • Acquisition, development, and means necessary to secure the space • Requires ‘Tourism’ function • May require ‘Historic Zoning’ to provide property tax relief 2.5 M COA Budget – Iconic Venue • 15 M total over many years • More flexible than HOT funds Additional funds to leverage public funds: Loans-traditional • Loans-CDFI • • Social impact investments • Grants • CDBG funds [AHFC/LITC] • [NMTc] • Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 4 Efforts To Date Request for Proposal: Nov 2021-March 2022 Website program page-updated weekly Office Hours ▪ Approximately 30+ hours Learning Hours/Open Sessions ▪ 9 Presentations & Videos ▪ 225 Views of Videos Direct Outreach and Reminders ▪ Group emails (500+ distribution) ▪ Newsletter inclusion ▪ Commission Announcements ▪ Direct emails (recruiting) ▪ Word of mouth Cultural Trust - RFP Evaluation Criteria Existing Venue 70% Business Capacity: Financial Capacity Operating Capacity Respondent Experience/Mgmt Team Site Control Clustering/Visibility 30% Policy Alignment: Diversity Equity & Inclusion Community Impact New Venue 35% Business Capacity: Financial Capacity Operating Capacity Clustering/Visibility 65% Policy Alignment: Diversity Equity & Inclusion Community Impact Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 6 This Process Program alignment Feasible deal structure-legal projects …
Special Called Music Commission Meeting Friday, June 24, 2022, 12:30pm 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 Thursday, June 23, 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 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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’S REPORT Music Commission role in industry investment and City of Austin real estate development 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on May 2, 2022. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following overview of performance opportunities in the City by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. b. Discussion and Possible Action following update on the Live Music Fund Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director, Economic Development Department. c. Discussion and possible action following presentation from Caitlin Ryan of Stream Realty, and the Historic Landmark Commission, on possible demolition and redevelopment of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts. d. Discussion and possible action on improving Music Commission engagement with community and City Council. e. Discussion and Possible action on nominating and selecting a Music Commission representative to the Downtown Commission. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following update on Joint Arts and Music Commission b. Discussion and Possible Action on addition of Short-term Rentals to Hotel Occupancy Working Group. Tax fund revenue. 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 …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Director Kim McCarson, Program Manager Music and Entertainment Division Economic Development Department June 24, 2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – April 2022 • • • *HOT- April collection of $25.1M and a YTD of $82,139,194. The YTD is 18% above budget of $69,773,408 and 77% of CYE of $107,273,710. Prior year YTD thro’ Apr 2021 was $30,324,615 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Data not entered 0 1,760,877 3,241,861 2,943,562 No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding.Ending Balance1,760,8773,241,861Total Requirements04,2844,204,5892,301,473Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirements1,760,8771,482,7051,857,911-642,08950,0002,550,000Total Program Requirements04,28450,0002,550,00050,0002,550,000Program Requirements Music and Entertainment Division04,2841,012,7281,907,911Total Transfers In1,749,7611,480,0971,010,9281,902,911Total Available Funds1,760,8771,485,2681,480,0971,010,9281,902,911Transfers In Convention Center1,749,761Total Revenue11,1165,1711,8005,000Interest11,1165,1711,8005,000ActualActualApr-22AmendedRevenue 2019-20 2020-21Actuals 2021-22Live Music Fund Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3
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Music Commission Monday, June 6, 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, June 5, 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 The Tiarra Girls 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’S REPORT Key issues the Music Commission will take up in the next 12 months. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on May 2, 2022. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following overview of performance opportunities in the City by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. b. Discussion and Possible Action following update on the Live Music Fund Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director, Economic Development Department. c. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation on the City of Austin’s Request for Proposal Process particularly as it pertains to the Live Music Fund by Yolanda Miller, Deputy Procurement Officer, and Cyrenthia Ellis, Purchasing Manager, Financial Services Department. d. Discussion and possible action following presentation from Caitlin Ryan of Stream Realty, and the Historic Landmark Commission, on possible demolition and redevelopment of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts. e. Discussion and possible action on improving Music Commission engagement with community and City Council. 3. OLD 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 following update on …
Music Commission Monday, May 2, 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, May 1, 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 Mazel Tov Kocktail Hour PUBLIC 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on April 4, 2022. a. Update on Live Music Fund and Creative Space Assistance Program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, and Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. NEW BUSINESS Corporation. Working Group. 4. OLD BUSINESS Tax fund revenue. 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 and Laura Templeton of the Downtown Commission. b. Discussion and Possible Action following update on the Austin Economic Development c. Discussion and Possible Action regarding officer elections. d. Discussion and Possible Action following update on Joint Arts and Music Commission a. Discussion and Possible Action on voter registration and Music Commission role. b. Discussion and Possible Action on addition of Short-term Rentals to Hotel Occupancy 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 upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days …
Creative Space Assistance Program - FY 2022 Scoring Matrix Category Criteria Access to Services Applicant lacks access to services, including: • Access to traditional funding support • Healthcare coverage for employees • Applicant and/or project located in a Qualified Census Tract (QCT) Compelling Project Need The applicant demonstrates the funding will address a compelling organizational need. Up to 20 Points The applicant demonstrates the level of urgency of need according to the following categories: • Most Urgent: Applicant displaced or requires immediate relocation, lease renewal, or renovation in 6 months to avoid displacement Urgent: Applicant not displaced, but requires immediate relocation, lease renewal, or renovation in 7-13 months to avoid displacement Less Urgent: Applicant not displaced, but requires immediate relocation, lease renewal, or renovation in 14-20 months to avoid displacement • • Applicant Demonstrates co-location / sub-leasing opportunities, including: • • Co-location has served or advanced the applicant’s mission, cultural use, or artistic production Applicant has either increased access to affordable space to other creatives, or has benefited from increased income Co-location has improved programmatic efficiencies/collaboration for the applicant • Available Points Up to 30 Points Up to 15 Points Up to 15 Points Community Benefit Demonstrates impact to the community through such elements as mission, programs, events, and relationships. Up to 5 Points The applicant demonstrates that it’s committed to equity and to serving historically underrepresented communities in Austin. Up to 20 Points Event History & Programming Advancement Demonstrates the quality and advancement of its event history and artistic programming & services over time. 5 points New Recipient 10 Bonus Points The applicant has not received previous City funding, including: • • • • • • • Arts Space Assistance Program Creative Space Assistance Program Creative Space Disaster Relief Program Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund Austin Legacy Business Relief Grant Austin Small Business Relief Grant Austin Non-Profit Relief Grant Urgency Co-Location Equity
Live Music Fund Event Program Staff Update Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department 5/2/2022 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM –Award Amounts Fiscal Year 2022-23 Award Budget • $3M for 1-Year Contracts • Set Awards of $5,000-$10,000K each. • First disbursement of funds is 50% of the total award upon execution of contract. • Awards paid over a 12-month contract drawn down monthly for reimbursable eligible expenses with final 10% paid upon receipt of final report. • Any funds not utilized by Awardees go back into the Live Music Fund for future applicants. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 2 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM –3rdParty Administrator Solicitation The formal solicitation for a qualified 3rd Party Administrator, including Music Commission solicitation instruction recommendations, is underway to provide a user-friendly process for Applicants and Awardees: ➢ Estimated 1,200–2,500 Applicants and 250–500 Program Awardee Contractors. ➢ Detailed solicitation quote for administration fee required from interested parties. ➢ City of Austin providing technical assistance for application registration and preparation. ➢ 3rd Party Administrator identifies subcontractor partner for applicant eligibility ➢ 3rd Party Administrator evaluates and scores eligible applications verified by verifications. subcontractor. ➢ 3rd Party Administrator’s subcontractor provides a “Results Accuracy Check” to ensure all eligible applications were correctly evaluated and scored. ➢ 3rd Party Administrator executes 12-month contracts with Program Awardees. ➢ City Staff monitor and assist with Awardee contract commitments. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 3 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM –Timeline • May 2, 2022: Music Commission Staff Update • May–December 2022: 3rd Party Solicitation Process • March 2023: 3rd Party RCA Date • May 2023: 3rd Party Contract Start Date / Kick-Off Mtg • May–June 2023: Application Timeline • July 2023: Awardee Contract Start Date C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 4
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number: 20220420-2(d) Convention Center Expansion Working Group Whereas: Convention & trade show attendance has not recovered to pre-"great recession" 2008/2009 levels and national convention center attendance was generally declining in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whereas: Austin has never met its hotel room night goals (332K) listed in the consulting reports advocating for the 2002 convention center expansion. The 2018 number was 246K. Whereas: Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund revenue, which pays for prior and future convention center expansions, declined significantly during COVID-19 and has yet to stabilize - let alone return to pre- COVID levels. Whereas: Austin is currently paying for multiple Convention Center-related bonds, including the 2002 expansion (maturing in 2029), and the Austin Convention Center Enterprises Hilton Hotel bond – which is in jeopardy of defaulting while any convention expansion construction occurs. Whereas: Austin convention center expansion plans were conceived with pre-COVID-19 assumptions, not taking into account the increasing shift to hybrid gatherings. Whereas: A research team led by UT academics published findings in Nature Sustainability (Dec. 2021) concluding that the recent shift to hybrid conventions produced both environmental and inclusivity benefits as physical attendance dropped. Whereas: Total Central Business District room demand from 2018 was 2.8M, and total Convention Center room nights were 246,235, which indicates that even pre-COVID the Convention Center accounted for fewer than 9% of total Central Business District rooms. Whereas: In past years pre Covid 19, the Austin Convention Center drove a small part of the tourism economy, accounting for approximately 2% of the tourists who come to Austin. Whereas: The completion of the Fairmont which is connected to the Austin Convention Center added nearly 140,000 square feet of meeting room space, effectively expanding the convention center at no cost to taxpayers to accommodate larger events while increasing competition for smaller events, and the Marriott Downtown offers over 60,000square feet of meeting space, and is located across the street from the Convention Center with similar benefits and costs to the convention center. Whereas: San Antonio, Dallas and Houston all presently have larger convention facilities. In an already competitive market and with Austin's convention center attendance suffering from the pandemic, Austin will likely find it increasingly challenging to compete in an eroding market with ever-increasing supply and shrinking demand. Whereas: Dallas has recently announced a multi-billion-dollar convention expansion where they project their attendance to more than …
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. …
Music Commission Monday, March 7, 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, March 6, 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 Ray Prim PUBLIC 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on February 7, 2021. a. Update on City rate for musicians from Stephanie Bergara, Artist and Industry Development, Music & Entertainment Division, b. Update on Live Music Fund recommendation by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. 3. NEW BUSINESS industry role. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Quentin Prior, Battalion Chief/Assistant Fire Marshall, Special Events, on venue safety priorities. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Gig Buddy following presentation by Pat Buchta and Sonya Jevette of Austin Texas Musicians. c. Discussion and Possible Action on convention center renovation, expansion and music a. Discussion and Possible Action on making a possible budget recommendation. b. Discussion and Possible Action on voter registration and Music Commission role. c. Discussion and Possible Action on increasing City rate for musicians. 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 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 …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220307-3c Seconded By: Vice-chair Medicharla Chair Patterson Increasing the City Rate for Musicians Date: March 7, 2022 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Music Commission recommends that the City of Austin increase the rate for musicians to $200 per hour. Description of Recommendation to Council The Music Commission recommends that the hourly rate for City of Austin musical performances increase to $200/hr per musician. Rationale: Musician pay for City of Austin Performances has not increased since 2016, while during that time, the cost of living in Austin has risen dramatically. Each hour of musical performance represents hours of rehearsal, songwriting, travel time, and more; expenses for equipment and rehearsal space; and years spent honing talent and craft. The City of Austin should set the standard for well-paying music gigs here in the Live Music Capitol of the World. Vote For: 8 (Chair Patterson, Vice-chair Medicharla, Commissioners Rosenthal, Reynolds, Garcia, Gould, Limon, Mahone) Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 (Commissioners Pike, Strickland, and Sullivan) Attest: Kim McCarson 1 of 1
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on March 7th, 2022, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 March 7, 2022 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Vice-chair - Nagavalli Medicharla, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds (virtual), Gavin Garcia (virtual), Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon (virtual), Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone (virtual) Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Stephanie Bergara, Kim McCarson CALL TO ORDER 6:38pm MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Ray Prim PUBLIC 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. Pat Buchta, Austin Texas Musicians, speaks in support of trying to find more money for the Austin Music Disaster Relief program. Zack Morgan speaks in critique of the Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant distribution. Sarah Hall speaks in critique of the Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant distribution. Sonya Reese speaks in critique of the Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant distribution. Anna Maciel speaks on advocacy for equity in programs and creation of music hub and in support of the Tejano Music Alliance. Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on March 7, 2022. Commissioner Reynolds motions and Commissioner Gould seconds. Motion carries 8-0. a. Update on City rate for musicians from Stephanie Bergara, Artist and Industry Development, Music & Entertainment Division, b. Update on Live Music Fund recommendation by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS & Entertainment Division. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Quentin Prior, Battalion Chief/Assistant Fire Marshall, Special Events, on venue safety priorities. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Gig Buddy following presentation by Pat Buchta and Sonya Jevette of Austin Texas Musicians. No action taken. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES March 7, 2022 c. Discussion and Possible Action on convention center renovation, expansion and music industry role. Commissioners Mahone and Gould volunteer to be part of Joint Music and Downtown Commission working group on the convention center. No action taken. a. Discussion and Possible Action on making a possible budget recommendation. No action b. Discussion and Possible Action on voter registration and Music Commission role. No 3. OLD BUSINESS taken. action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action on increasing City rate for musicians. Chair …
Music Commission Monday, February 7, 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, February 6, 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 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Susanna Sharpe 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS 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. Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on December 6, 2021. a. Legal Consideration related to Equity in Economic Development Department Hotel Occupancy Tax Funded Programs by Neal Falgoust, Attorney, City of Austin Law Department, and Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Acting Director, Economic Development Department. b. Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded relief and recovery programs for creatives by Erica Shamaly, Manager, Music and Entertainment Division c. Update by Erica Shamaly, Manager of the Music and Entertainment Division, on the feasibility of a multi-year approach to the Live Music Fund. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following update on the Austin Opera House. b. Discussion and Possible Action following update and final recommendations from the Working Group on the Live Music Fund. c. Discussion and Possible Action on Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) following update from board representative, Emmett Beliveau. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Quentin Prior, Battalion Chief/Assistant Fire Marshall, Special Events, on venue safety priorities. b. Discussion and Possible Action following update from SXSW on upcoming festival. c. Discussion and Possible Action on making a possible budget recommendation. d. Discussion and Possible Action on voter registration …
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Music & Entertainment Update MUSIC COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 2022 Music Community Relief (ARPA): $4m o Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant ($2.3M) – Closed January 28, 2022 o Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts (TALA) assisted applicants with technical assistance o The Long Center now evaluating nearly 3,000 applications o Live Music Venue Preservation Fund ($1.395M) o 12 Phase 1 grant recipients now receiving enhanced monthly grant funds through early summer 2022 o Preparing survey to determine program funding impact on venue preservation outcomes o Venue Summit on Equity Strategic Plans in Spring / early Summer 2022 * Music ARPA funds not used for grants were used for 3rd Party Admin fees. Breakdown of Creative Sector Support Program Date Source Amount Funded # of Grants By Year Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant April 2020 $1,500,000 1,497 Austin Creative Space Disaster Relief Program June 2020 $1,000,000 Small Business Relief Grant (Creative Industries only) July 2020 CARES $2,187,038 Non-Profit Relief Grant (Arts & Culture only) July/Sept 2020 CARES $1,921,841 Creative Worker Relief Grant August 2020 CARES $3,500,000 1,866 COA COA Live Music Venue Preservation Fund (Phase 1) December 2020 SAVES Live Music Venue Preservation Fund (Phase 2) January-July 2021 SAVES $694,000 4,300,000 Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant August 2021 ARPA+ $3,920,000 Arts Community Relief January 2022 Live Music Venue Preservation Fund (Completion) January 2022 ARPA ARPA $5,297,960 $1,394,700 Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant February 2022 ARPA $2,300,000 $28,015,539 1,150 5,496 32 131 127 77 28 196 380 12 $10,802,879 $8,220,000 $8,992,660
Equity Considerations in Contracts and Program Funding Austin Music Commission February 7, 2022 Neal Falgoust, Assistant City Attorney Purpose • Discuss legal risks associated with using race, gender and protected-class criteria in determining awards of contracts and program funding. 2 Why Now? • Recent federal court decisions that put race-focused programs at risk. • Law Department deliberative process. • Briefing to City Council. 3 Acknowledgement • History of intentional racial segregation – 1928 Master Plan and “Negro District.” • Oppression of BIPOC – 1954 Federal Housing Act, “urban renewal,” and seizing of Black-owned land. • City Council has committed the City to correcting its racist practices. (Resolution 20210304-067) 4 City’s Programs • As part of Project Connect, community members developed displacement mitigation strategies and an equity tool to guide decision making. (“Nothing About Us Without Us”) • EDD also wants an equity focus for the Cultural Arts and Heritage Tourism grant programs. 5 Legal Foundation • 14th Amendment – Equal Protection Clause • No government may “deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” 6 “Tiered Scrutiny” • Strict Scrutiny (Race, National Origin, Religion, Alienage) – Government must demonstrate the policy is narrowly tailored to meet a compelling purpose. • Intermediate Scrutiny (Gender, Sex, Sexual Orientation?) – Government must demonstrate the policy is substantially related to an important purpose. • Rational Basis (Age, Disability, Wealth, Felony Status) – The policy must have a rational connection to a legitimate interest. 7 Strict Scrutiny Any government program that takes race into consideration faces strict scrutiny by the courts. Strict scrutiny is the most rigorous judicial review. Courts start with presumption that policy is invalid and government must prove its interests. 8 Compelling Government Interest The government must demonstrate: • actual discrimination in the relevant market, and • that the government either actively or passively perpetuated the discrimination. 9 Narrowly Tailored The government must demonstrate: • it considered other race-neutral policies; • race-neutral policies failed to achieve the compelling interest. 10 City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co. • “Generalized assertions” of past racial discrimination would not justify “rigid” quotas; • 30 percent quota could not be connected to “any injury suffered by anyone;” • Race-neutral measures must be seriously considered. 11 Evidence Acceptable to a Court Disparity studies are conducted to determine if there is discrimination in the studied market and if the government is an active …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220207-3b Date: February 7, 2022 Subject: Live Music Fund Motioned By: Vice-chair Medicharla Seconded By: Commissioner Limon Motion: For the Music Commission to vote on option one, which is, rolling out a program including all eligible uses and all eligible applicants from the first year onwards, or option two, to roll out a pilot program including all eligible uses and with Musicians and Independent Promoters as eligible applicants. Include “Live Music Venue Promoter” as an eligible applicant in the second year of the program. Recommendation The Music Commission recommends Option 2: Initiate a pilot program which 1. Includes all eligible uses (live music performance PLUS music industry production activities which support the music ecosystem) and with Musicians and Independent Promoters as eligible applicants 2. Includes Live Music Venue Promoter as an eligible applicant in year two of the program 3. Implement metrics to measure outcomes and to ensure accountability Description of Recommendation to Council A Live Music Fund Working Group formed at the November 2021 Music Commission to consider expanding fund uses and eligible applicants pool to robustly sustain and grow the Austin music economy. Working Group Participants: Nagavalli Medicharla (Working Group Chair, nominated), Chaka Mahone, Lauryn Gould, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan, Mobley, Harold McMillan, Morgan Davis, Rebecca Reynolds, Cody Cowan, Tomar Williams, Alex Vallejo Meetings: 3 total (Nov. 2021, Dec. 2021, Jan. 2022); 1.5-2.5hr duration each Working Group Outcomes 1. Eligible uses Broaden eligible uses where a Musician can spend grant funds to include ➔ Recording Studio Production ➔ Music Video Production ➔ Publishing/Sync Licensing ➔ Distribution (streaming services) ➔ Replication (vinyl, CD, cassette printing, etc.) ➔ Broadcasting (TV, radio, podcasts) in addition to producing live music performances 2. Eligible applicants Broaden eligible applicants to include Live Music Venue Promoters in addition to Musicians and Independent Promoters 3. Metrics Develop and implement metrics to measure outcomes and to ensure accountability (metrics from fund administrator and vendors incl. venues) 4. Fund Rollout Option 1: Rollout a program including all eligible uses and all eligible applicants (as stated above) from the first year onwards or Option 2: Rollout a pilot program including all eligible uses (as stated above) and with Musicians and Independent Promoters as eligible applicants. Include Live Music Venue Promoter as an eligible applicant in a future year (later updated to “Include Live Music Venue Promoter as an eligible applicant in the second year of the …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on February 7th, 2022, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 February 7, 2022 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Vice-chair - Nagavalli Medicharla (virtual), Secretary - Oren Rosenthal (virtual), Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds (virtual), Gavin Garcia (virtual), Lauryn Gould (virtual), Christopher Limon (virtual), Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone (virtual), Patrice Pike (virtual), Scott Strickland (virtual) Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Stephanie Bergara, Kim McCarson CALL TO ORDER 6:34pm MUSICAL PERFORMANCE CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Susanna Sharpe 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. Ever Calderon supports use of Live Music Fund (LMF) for musicians. Eileen Bristol from Sahara Lounge speaks in favor of using LMF to support artists of color, especially the first year. Drew Dunavan speaks in favor of directing funds to artists particularly artists of color. Mercedes Perry speaks in favor of using funds to support artists of color. Pam Owens supports using LMF funds to support artists of color. Terry P. Mitchell speaks in favor of using LMF funds to support artists of color. Jane Hervey speaks in favor of directing LMF to support artists especially with an equity focus. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on December 6, 2021. Commissioner Reynolds motions to approve the minutes, Commissioner Limon seconds. Motion carries 8-0. Commissioners Limon, Gould, and Sullivan are absent. Commissioner Limon arrives 7:04pm. a. Legal Consideration related to Equity in Economic Development Department Hotel Occupancy Tax Funded Programs by Neal Falgoust, Attorney, City of Austin Law Department, and Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Acting Director, Economic Development Department. 1 3. OLD BUSINESS taken. AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 7, 2022 b. Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded relief and recovery programs for creatives by Erica Shamaly, Manager, Music and Entertainment Division c. Update by Erica Shamaly, Manager of the Music and Entertainment Division, on the feasibility of a multi-year approach to the Live Music Fund. Commissioner Mahone leaves the meeting at 8:20pm. a. Discussion and Possible Action following update on the Austin Opera House. No action b. Discussion and Possible Action following update and final recommendations from the Working Group on the Live Music Fund. …
