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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 …

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20220404-3b: Austin Music Disaster Relief Funding original pdf

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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

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Recommendation 20220404-3a: Budget Recommendation FY 2023 original pdf

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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20220307-3c: Recommendation on increasing City rate for musicians original pdf

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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

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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 …

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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 …

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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

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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 …

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20220207-3b: Live Music Fund original pdf

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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 …

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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. …

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Music Commission Monday, January 3, 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 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 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 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. Update by Erica Shamaly, Manager of the Music and Entertainment Division, on the feasibility of a multi-year approach to the Live Music Fund. a. Discussion and Possible Action following update from the Working Group on the Live Music Fund Eligibility Requirements/Stakeholders. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) following update from board representative, Emmett Beliveau. 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 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 date. Please call Kim McCarson 512-974-7963, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission please contact Kim McCarson at Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974- 7963.

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Music Commission Monday, December 6, 2021, 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 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE NITA BettySoo CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 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 November 1, 2021. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT Looking ahead to issues facing the music community in 2022. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding process for nominating board representation for the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). b. Discussion and Possible Action on which working groups are still active and which are dissolved. c. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following update from the Working Group on the Live Music Fund Eligibility Requirements/Stakeholders. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Music Venue Preparedness for Accessibility for People with Disabilities following presentation by Bruce Elfant, Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar. 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 512-974-7963, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission please contact Kim McCarson at Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974- 7963.

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Music Commission Monday, November 1, 2021, 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 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Gina Chavez CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 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 October 4, 2021. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Update on the Live Music Fund budget by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Director, Economic Development Department. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following organization update from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) including discussion of a process for nominating board representation by Veronica Briseño, Economic Development Director, City of Austin Economic Development Department; David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, AEDC; and Emmett Beliveau, AEDC Board Member. b. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactions Officer, AEDC, regarding the registration process for the AEDC’s Cultural Trust RFP. c. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund Event Program guidelines, d. Discussion and Possible Action on which working groups are still active and which are application questions, and RFP. dissolved. e. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on possible gathering in acknowledgement of the work done to-date on the Live Music Fund. b. Discussion and Possible Action on election of Music Commission Vice-chair. c. Discussion and Possible Action on 2022 Music Commission meeting schedule. 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 512-974-7963, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission please contact Kim McCarson at Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, …

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Live Music Fund - Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department November 1, 2021 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 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 Live Music Fund -Hotel Occupancy Tax – Close II • FY21 Revenue - $1,480,105 • Balance as of September 30, 2021 - $3,236,482 • Approximately $292,000 Increase 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 Texas State Hotel Occupancy Tax - 351.101(a) 351.101(a) Texas Hotel Tax Two Step: ➢ First step: Revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry, and that use is limited to the following: ➢ Second step: Uses: 1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operation, and maintenance of convention center facilities or visitor information centers, or both; (2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials for the registration of convention delegates or registrants; (3) advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional programs to attract tourists and convention delegates or registrants to the municipality or its vicinity; 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 Texas State Hotel Occupancy Tax - 351.101(a) (4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic and craft arts, motion pictures, radio, television, tape and sound recording, and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms; (5) historical restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional programs to encourage tourists and convention delegates to visit preserved historic sites or museums: (A) at or in the immediate vicinity of convention center facilities or visitor information centers; or (B) located elsewhere in the …

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