AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on July 22, 2020 via videoconference. July 22, 2020 Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian – Oren Rosenthal, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 3:03pm The Music Commission meeting was held with social distancing modifications due to Coronavirus restrictions. Public comment was allowed on specific item numbers via telephone. The following speakers called in to speak: Pat Buchta inquires about round two of Music Disaster Relief Fund and requirements; Cat Clemons speaks about Music Disaster Relief Fund. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from Special Called Meeting July 6, 2020. Commissioner Reynolds motions to approve, Commissioner Mahone seconds. Carries 8-0. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Music Disaster Relief Fund by Stephanie Bergara, Artist and Industry Development, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. b. Update on Creative Space Disaster Relief Program by Kim McCarson, Economic and Business Liaison, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Black Lives Music Fund to repair and address historic neglect within the Austin music industry towards the Black Community. Commissioner Pinon leaves the meeting at 3:30pm. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Margie Reese of MJR Partners on Roles and Goals for the Music Commission, Live Music Fund Working Group and City Staff. No action taken. c. Discussion and possible action following a presentation on the Music Preservation Fund by Rebecca Reynolds, Music Venue Alliance. No action taken. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS July 22, 2020 1. Discussion and Possible Action following staff update on Venue Disaster Relief Fund, Commissioner Garcia motions, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. 2. Discussion and Possible Action following staff update on Creative Space Disaster Relief Program, Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Garcia seconds. 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Black Live Music Fund and Comprehensive Equity Plan following presentation by Margie Reese of MJR Partners on Roles and Goals for the Music Commission, Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Mahone seconds. 4. Discussion and Possible Action on Music Disaster Relief Fund, Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Patterson seconds. 5. Discussion and Possible Action on the $12 Million Creative Space Bond, Commissioner Leveton motions, …
Special Meeting of the Music Commission July 6, 2020, 3:00pm Music Commission meeting to be held July 6, 2020, 3:00pm with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, July 5th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 6 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963 or Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live MUSIC COMMISSION JULY 6, 3:00PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from Special Called Meeting June 3, 2020. a. Discussion and Possible Action on creating a working group to recommend actions to take regarding systemic racism following a presentation by Harold MacMillan, Director, DiverseArts Culture Works (10 minutes). b. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation to set expectations & goals, define equity, and draft racial equity focused distribution plans for Live Music Fund by Margi Reese, MJR Partners. c. Discussion and Possible Action on a Black Live Music Fund to repair and address historic neglect within the Austin music industry towards the Black Community. d. Discussion and Possible Action on Officer, Chair and Vice-chair elections. 3. STAFF …
RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, City Council RESOLUTION NO. _________________ designated the Central East Austin Community — West Boundary: 1-35 East Frontage Road; East Boundary: Airport Boulevard; North Boundary: Manor Road; South Boundary: Beginning on East llth Street, then south on Chalmers Avenue, then east on East 7th Street, then north on Chicon Street, then east on Rosewood Avenue, then merge into Oak Springs Drive until connection with the East Boundary (Airport Boulevard) — as the African American Cultural Heritage District, and directed the City Manager to acknowledge and coordinate with the existing State of Texas designated African American Cultural District as well; and WHEREAS, located adjacent to DOWNTOWN, the State Capitol and numerous City and State cultural and heritage sites, and the Red River Cultural District, within the boundaries of African American Cultural Heritage District are significant economic, historical, cultural and heritage tourism assets such as the oldest institution of higher learning in the City, Huston-Tillotson University and the National Register historically designated buildings on campus; the State Cemetery; Oakwood Cemetery; The French Legation; the Victory Grill; the historic East 11th and 12th Street African American Music and Commercial Corridors (The East End); the original Austin Public Library Building and George Washington Carver Museum; three of the City’s oldest religious congregations, African American or otherwise — the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Metropolitan AME, and the Wesley United Methodist Church; historic site locations of the City’s first and only African American-owned pharmacy; the home of famed jazz musician Kenny Dorham; the temporary home of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall; the first federal Public Housing Projects in the nation; scores of designated historically significant homes and buildings; prime examples of period architecture; and the core of the Historic African American Community of Austin; and WHEREAS, on October 27, 2005 the City Council approved the African American Quality of Life Initiative; and WHEREAS, under the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Recommendation from the African American Quality of Life Initiative, a need for an African American Cultural Heritage District was recognized to enhance the quality of life for African Americans; and WHEREAS, City staff has worked closely with numerous Cultural Arts organizations within the City to determine this area meets the District's criteria; and WHEREAS, the Imagine Austin plan states that creativity is a cornerstone of Austin's identity and economic prosperity, and arts, culture, and creativity are essential keys to the City's unique and distinctive identity …
RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20131017-036 designated the 600 to 900 blocks of Red River Street as the Red River Cultural District, and directed the City Manager to investigate the process for a state designation as well; 1 2 3 4 5 6 and WHEREAS, located in the southeast quadrant of Downtown, the Red River 7 Cultural District includes, or is adjacent to, significant economic and historical 8 assets such as the Dell Medical School and teaching hospital, the Waterloo 9 Greenway, Historic E. 6th Street, and the Palm District; and 10 WHEREAS, on March 3, 2016, Council approved the Music and Creative 11 Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution which affirmed support for the music and creative 12 ecosystem through short- and long-term goals specific to cultural tourism, revenue 13 development, and venue retention; and 14 WHEREAS, in June 2018 Council directed the City Manager to recommend 15 potential short- and long-term design solutions for the physical landscape of the 16 Red River Cultural District to increase pedestrian mobility and safety, and to 17 support place-making efforts; and 18 WHEREAS, Council passed Resolution No. 20100808-144 to reaffirm its 19 direction to complete the streetscape and place-making work in the Red River 20 Cultural District; and Page 1 of 5 21 WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Department committed more than 22 $1.3 million of Great Streets funding for Red River Cultural District streetscape 23 improvements for Fiscal Year 2020, with Economic Development managing that 24 project; and 25 WHEREAS, in May 2019 Council approved Resolution No. 20190523-029 26 to create the Palm District Master Plan, which includes the Red River Cultural 27 District as a prominent component; and 28 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20180215-082 directed the City Manager to, 29 among other things, analyze and provide next steps for collaboration and support 30 of an “Austin Cultural Trust” that could create spaces that support artists and arts 31 organizations, preserve historic and iconic cultural buildings and spaces for 32 creative and cultural uses, and function in a way that provides for cultural assets to 33 exist in all parts of the City; and 34 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20190808-072 reiterated prior Council 35 direction to create an economic development entity that could manage a portfolio 36 of projects including affordable housing developments, public-private partnerships 37 with private-led development such as along the South Central Waterfront, and a 38 Cultural Trust to support acquisition …
RESOLUTION NO. 20071213-058 WHEREAS, on October 27, 2005 the City Council approved the African American Quality of Life Initiative; and WHEREAS, under the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment, Recommendation from the African American Quality of Life Initiative, a need for an African American Cultural Arts District was recognized to enhance the quality of life for African Americans; and WHEREAS, City staff has worked closely with numerous Cultural Arts organizations within the City to determine this area meets the District's criteria; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Council creates an African American Cultural Arts District that will formally recognize areas where there is a concentration of existing African American landmarks including businesses, churches, George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center and Huston-Tillotson University in accordance with the following boundaries: West Boundary: 1-35 East frontage road East Boundary: Airport Blvd North Boundary: Manor Rd South Boundary: Beginning on East llth St. then South on Chalmers Ave then East on East 7th St. then North on Chicon St. then East on Rosewood Ave then merge into Oak Springs Drive until connection with the East Boundary(Airport Blvd). ADOPTED: December 13 ,2007 ATTEST: Shirley A. Gentry City Clerk
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on July 6, 2020 via videoconference. July 6, 2020 Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 3:15pm The Music Commission meeting was held with social distancing modifications due to Coronavirus restrictions. Public comment was allowed on specific item numbers via telephone. The following speakers called in to speak: Amit Motwani, Pat Buchta, Mobley, Pamela Benson Owens and Chas Moore spoke in favor of the Black Live Music Fund. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS Approval of Minutes from Special Called Meeting on June 3, 2020. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Patterson seconds, motion carries 11-0. a. Discussion and Possible Action on creating a working group to recommend actions to take regarding systemic racism following a presentation by Harold MacMillan, Director, DiverseArts Culture Works. Commissioner Reynolds motions and Commissioner Duarte seconds to create a Working Group. Motion carries 11-0. b. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation to set expectations & goals, define equity, and draft racial equity focused distribution plans for Live Music Fund by Margie Reese, MJR Partners. Staff will find out from the Clerk’s office available dates for another special called meeting. Margie Reese and Erica Shamaly, Music Division Manager, will have discussion groups around the Chairs to get process started. No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action on a Black Live Music Fund to repair and address historic neglect within the Austin music industry towards the Black Community. Commissioner Mahone motions to table discussion to next meeting. Commissioner Garcia seconds. Commissioner Reynolds motions to create the Systemic Racism Working Group, Commissioner Patterson seconds. Motion carries 11-0. Systemic 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES July 6, 2020 Racism Working Group members include Commissioners Pinon, Pike, Carney, Mahone, and Patterson. d. Discussion and Possible Action on Officer, Chair and Vice-chair elections. Commissioner Reynolds motions to re-elect current officers: Rick Carney, Chair; Chaka Mahone, Vice-chair; Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary; and Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian. Commissioner Stuart seconds. Motion carries 11-0. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Music Disaster Relief Fund by Stephanie Bergara, Artist and Industry Development, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. b. …
Special Meeting of the Music Commission June 3, 2020, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Music Commission meeting to be held June 3, 2020, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 2, by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the MUSIC COMMISSION Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular MUSIC COMMISSION JUNE 3, 3:00 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. OLD BUSINESS 3. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from Special Called Meeting May 6, 2020. a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Live Music Fund following update from the Live Music Fund Working Group a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the digital live music portal b. Discussion and Possible Action following by Reenie Collins regarding the impact of Covid-19 on Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) and the Music Industry. c. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Nakia Reynoso regarding the Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund eligibility requirements. d. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Rebecca …
Austin Texas Musicians Safe Gig Guideline Recommendations For Musicians and Venues WHEREAS, the health and public safety of Austin musicians, music venue staff, music industry professionals and patrons are crucial to the success of Austin’s economy and the well-being of our community WHEREAS, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Travis County is ongoing, and continuing to grow WHEREAS, on May 22, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the reopening of bars and nightclubs throughout the State of Texas WHEREAS, Austin Texas Musicians has learned from our constituent base of Austin musicians that they are being asked to perform live gigs in music venues once again WHEREAS, no standard agreement on safety guidelines currently exists between Austin musicians and Austin music venues NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: Austin Texas Musicians and HAAM adopt the following recommendations and urges the City Council of Austin, Texas to take action immediately. SAFE GIG GUIDELINES FOR MUSICIANS AND VENUES 1. Are you being paid? 1. Is it a fair deal? 2. Do you have a contract? 2. Is it safe for the band? 1. Is the stage large enough to social distance from each other and a safe distance from the audience? 2. Are stands and surfaces being sanitized? 3. Can you bring your own mic? 4. Is there a staff sound engineer to keep you from having to touch any gear that doesn’t belong to you? 3. Is the venue safe for the staff and fans? 1. Are masks required for entry? 2. Is staff required to wear masks? 3. Is the occupancy limit being enforced? 4. Is social distancing being enforced among fans? 5. Is hand sanitizer readily available for use? Regards, M. Patrick Buchta, Executive Director Austin Texas Musicians pat@austintexasmusicians.org c: 512-771-8863
Dear Austin City Council Members, As a collective group, we want to thank you for the current funding of $1.5mil that has already been approved to help musicians through this unprecedented crisis. Sadly, these funds are not enough to help our city’s music employers, venues, musicians, music workers, and music service providers survive the extended effects of COVID-19. The RISE funding (for individuals) may provide some direct assistance to members of these groups, but the CLEAR and ANCHOR funds were designed to support the local businesses and service providers that are critical bridges to having businesses and jobs for people to come back to once the crisis has passed. Below is our urgent ask for Council. The Austin Music community workers were the first to feel the crushing economic blow of SXSW’s cancellation and will also be the last to see any income as our City opens up. Tours and festivals, the largest employment revenue streams, will not resume until well into 2021 - painting an especially bleak picture economically for music workers, as well as for physical and mental health outcomes, as potential income and employment losses push a year out. Together we are requesting the following city council support: • Maintain the staff recommendation levels for CLEAR funding for local business employers - not only the amount originally recommended by Staff, but also including the proposed $35mil increase to Council on May 28th; and Inclusion of eligibility for music support service nonprofits inside of ANCHOR funding (see below). • • Support for $6mil for Creative Sector Assistance and growth of Austin Musician Disaster Relief Fund ($1.5mil) + Austin creative Space Disaster Relief Fund ($1mil). Critical CLEAR dollars for local businesses are being proposed for repurposing to programs for individuals like RISE. Without CLEAR dollars for monthly rent relief, most employers of musicians and music workers will be out of business permanently. The resulting loss of jobs and income will have a long term, detrimental cascading effect for housing, food and health insecurity for individuals. Similarly, each of our music service provider organizations has experienced reductions in normal nonprofit fundraising streams - without access to disaster relief, we expect many of our organizations to reach funding limits and shutter. Closure or interruption of service to these at-risk recipients will further damage lives and future recovery prospects. In reviewing the language for organizations eligible for ANCHOR funds, the areas health …
AUSTIN CULTURAL TOURISM AND LIVE MUSIC ECONOMY Red River Cultural District Support Recommendation 202006o4-001 WHEREAS, the Imagine Austin plan states that creativity is a cornerstone of Austin's identity and economic prosperity, and arts, culture, and creativity are essential keys to the City's unique and distinctive identity, and further are valued as vital contributors to our community's character, quality of life and economy, and collectively, the Austin music and creative ecosystem generates rich, social, cultural and economic benefits; and WHEREAS, on March 3, 2016, Council approved Resolution 20160303-019, the Music and Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, which affirmed support for the music and creative ecosystem through short- and long- term goals specific to cultural tourism, revenue development, and venue retention; and WHEREAS, on March 26, 2020, Council approved Resolution 2020326-91, directed the City Manager to “develop programs to support Austinites that have been economically impacted by the public health crisis, including, but not limited to, the small and local businesses, musicians, and workers in the creative, hospitality, service, retail, restaurant, music, child care, construction, and film industries and other associated industries impacted by the COVID- 19 related cancellation of major events, including, but not limited to the 2020 SXSW Festival” ; and WHEREAS, on May 7, 2020, Council approved Resolution 20200507-023, directing the City Manager to develop an initial program directed towards sustaining small and local non-profit organizations and businesses using a portion of federal dollars designated for pandemic-related relief, and partner in the creation of a regional Economic Response Dashboard; and WHEREAS, on May 21, 2020, Council approved Resolution 20200521-095, directing the City Manager to prepare and take appropriate action to ensure the long-term sustainability of Austin's creative culture, including its arts and music industries; and WHEREAS, on May 21, 2020, Council approved Resolution 20200521-096, related to economic recovery and revitalization associated with the live music ecosystem, including in the Red River Cultural District, and authorizing the City Manager to implement feasible strategies; and WHEREAS, the recent impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local economy and specifically to small businesses such as live music venues, restaurants, and bars may result in permanent closures of iconic venues if support is not provided to these industries; and WHEREAS, the recent impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has eliminated most fundraising opportunities for the local music nonprofits; and WHEREAS, the recent impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has eliminated revenue streams and work opportunities for …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on June 3, 2020 via videoconference. June 3, 2020 Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Parliamentarian – Oren Rosenthal, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 3:07pm The Music Commission meeting was held with social distancing modifications due to Coronavirus restrictions. Public comment was allowed on specific item numbers via telephone. The following speakers called in to speak: Julieann Banks spoke in favor of the Music Disaster Relief Fund but against some of the requirements; Patrick Buchta spoke about safe gig guidelines for musicians and venues engaging in live music performances during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Special Called Meeting on May 6, 2020. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Leveton seconds, motion carries 8-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Live Music Fund following update from the Live Music Fund Working Group. No action taken. a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the digital live music portal. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action following by Reenie Collins regarding the impact of Covid-19 on Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) and the Music Industry. No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Nakia Reynoso regarding the Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund eligibility requirements. No action taken. d. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Rebecca Reynolds regarding the Creative Space Disaster Relief Program. Commissioner Garcia motions to have special called meeting and staff update on the item and discuss eligibility requirements. Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 8-0. e. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Cody Cowan regarding deployment of Commercial Loans for Economic Assistance and Recovery (CLEAR) 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES June 3, 2020 funds for disaster relief and identification of music non-profits for Austin Nonprofit Civic Health Organizations Relief (ANCHOR) eligibility. No action taken. f. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the City's response to the Covid-19 as it relates to the Music Industry. Commissioners discuss moving item to Future Agenda Items. No action taken. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Commissioner Reynolds motions and Commissioner Garcia seconds Discussion and Possible Action on the Music Disaster Relief Fund eligibility requirements and current state following …
Special Meeting of the Music Commission May 6, 2020 Music Commission Special Meeting to be held May 6, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 5 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 6 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963 or kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live MUSIC COMMISSION MAY 6, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. OLD BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from Special Called Meeting April 8, and Regularly Scheduled Meeting March 2, 2020. a. Discussion and Possible Action on the Music Disaster Relief Fund b. Discussion and Possible Action on the Creative Space Assistance Program (CSAP), following a presentation by Kim McCarson, Economic and Business Liaison, Music Division, Economic Development Department c. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund Working Group a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the creation of a digital live music portal 3. NEW BUSINESS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on May 6, 2020 via videoconference. May 6, 2020 Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 3:09pm 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: David Christopher, Zodiac Studios, speaking on New Business Item 3 in favor of the creation of a digital live music portal. The following speakers call in to speak on Old Business Item 2a: Harry Edohoukwa in favor of MusiCares as third party; David Messier in support of MusiCares; Heather Wagner Reed in support of MusiCares; Laura Mordecai in support of MusiCares; Nakia Reynoso, Austin Texas Musicians discusses 2a and also 3a not in support of a new music channel but using resources that already exist; Adrian Quesada in support of MusiCares; Erin Ivey, Recording Academy Texas Chapter, in support of MusiCares. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on March 2, 2020. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pike seconds, motion carries 10-0. Approval of Minutes from Special Called Meeting on April 8, 2020. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Garcia seconds, motion carries 10-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Music Disaster Relief Fund. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Creative Space Assistance (CSAP), following a presentation by Kim McCarson, Economic and Business Liaison, Music Division, Economic Development Department. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Carney seconds to accept members of the Joint Arts and Music CSAP Working Group: Commissioner Reynolds, Vice-chair Mahone, and Commissioner Sullivan. Motion carries 10-0. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES May 6, 2020 c. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund Working Group. Secretary Patterson gives update. No action taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the creation of a live music portal. Commissioner Garcia motions to table item to next meeting, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 10-0. Commissioner Garcia motions to reopen discussion from Item 2.c, seconded by Commissioner Pike. Vice-chair Mahone nominates 2 new members to the Live Music …
Special Meeting of the Music Commission April 8, 2020 Music Commission Meeting to be held April 8, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, DATE by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 8, 2020 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7963 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live MUSIC COMMISSION APRIL 8, 2020, 3:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on March 2, 2020. 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. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. 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 …
Austin Music Commission Resolution Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund WHEREAS, the City of Austin has invested significant resources in developing and executing initiatives that help accelerate the grow of the music industry infrastructure; and, WHEREAS, collectively, the Austin music ecosystem generates rich, social, cultural and economic benefit; and, WHEREAS, in addition to its economic development role, the City of Austin through its ATX Music Office regularly assists live music venues with the City-required permits and works closely with both small and large festivals on issues related to temporary event permits and other requested City resources for holding those events and helps to mediate agreements related to outdoor music issues; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Music Office has recently begun setting funding criteria in the development of the Live Music Fund and is developing funding criteria for the Creative Space Assistance Program to support Austin’s live music venues and musicians; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has passed various resolutions directed at supporting Austin’s musicians and music industry and in particular, City Council Resolution No. 20160303- 019, the Music and Creative Ecosystem Resolution to address a variety of priorities, goals, and objectives; and, WHEREAS, in spite of the City of Austin’s significant contribution to the music industry, the recent threat of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) has necessitated that the City declare a local disaster because of the potential health risk; and, WHEREAS, this local disaster cancelled the South by Southwest music festival that the city was set to host during March 13-22; and, WHEREAS, community gatherings of 2, 10 or 250 people or more anywhere in Austin- Travis County have been prohibited by Orders adopted by the City of Austin and Travis County to slow the transmission of COVID-19; and, WHEREAS, SXSW’s absence and the prohibition of the music nightlife economy will undoubtedly impact the Austin economy and negatively affect the many music-related industry small businesses, venues, and local musicians who rely on SXSW and the music nightlife economy for their subsistence; and, WHEREAS, the issues raised by the cancellation of SXSW and the prohibition of the music nightlife economy will mean that SXSW and the music industry will not inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy and as a result music related local and small businesses, gig workers, music venues, service industry workers, musicians, event workers, and other music related workers who depend on SXSW and …
Austin Music Commission Resolution Recommendation Number 20200408-2a: Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund WHEREAS, the City of Austin has invested significant resources in developing and executing initiatives that help accelerate the grow of the music industry infrastructure; and, WHEREAS, collectively, the Austin music ecosystem generates rich, social, cultural and economic benefit; and, WHEREAS, in addition to its economic development role, the City of Austin through its ATX Music Office regularly assists live music venues with the City-required permits and works closely with both small and large festivals on issues related to temporary event permits and other requested City resources for holding those events and helps to mediate agreements related to outdoor music issues; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Music Office has recently begun setting funding criteria in the development of the Live Music Fund and is developing funding criteria for the Creative Space Assistance Program to support Austin’s live music venues and musicians; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has passed various resolutions directed at supporting Austin’s musicians and music industry and in particular, City Council Resolution No. 20160303- 019, the Music and Creative Ecosystem Resolution to address a variety of priorities, goals, and objectives; and, WHEREAS, in spite of the City of Austin’s significant contribution to the music industry, the recent threat of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) has necessitated that the City declare a local disaster because of the potential health risk; and, WHEREAS, this local disaster cancelled the South by Southwest music festival that the city was set to host during March 13-22; and, WHEREAS, community gatherings of 2, 10 or 250 people or more anywhere in Austin- Travis County have been prohibited by Orders adopted by the City of Austin and Travis County to slow the transmission of COVID-19; and, WHEREAS, SXSW’s absence and the prohibition of the music nightlife economy will undoubtedly impact the Austin economy and negatively affect the many music-related industry small businesses, venues, and local musicians who rely on SXSW and the music nightlife economy for their subsistence; and, WHEREAS, the issues raised by the cancellation of SXSW and the prohibition of the music nightlife economy will mean that SXSW and the music industry will not inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy and as a result music related local and small businesses, gig workers, music venues, service industry workers, musicians, event workers, and other music related workers who depend …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200408-2b Date: April 8, 2020 Subject: Music Disaster Relief Fund Motioned By: Chair, Rick Carney Recommendation 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: Seconded By: Graham Reynolds 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. Description of Recommendation to Council The Music Commission recognizes the urgency in bringing about funding for emergency for musicians and the music industry and for that reason it recommends that available funds from current sources be brought forward. This includes HOT funds previously designated for music. The Music Commission notes that this is a one time use of these funds and the Live Music Working Committee will continue its work in crafting recommendations for a future use of HOT funds. The AMC notes that staff capacity may be at its limits and for that reason we recommend that an outside third party may be needed to quickly establish eligibility criteria for the use of funds. Additionally that outside parties be designated to participate in the funding decision making process that have subject matter expertise in the music industry. Vote For: 8 (Chair - Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne- Charlotte Patterson, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Graham Reynolds) Against: Abstain: 0 Absent: Attest: Kim McCarson, Liaison 3 Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Paul Pinon, Stuart Sullivan 0 1 of 2 2 of 2
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 …
