07.01.2024 Joint Music & Arts Commissions Urban Core Land Use Working Group Recommendations for the Austin Convention Center Expansion Public Private Partnership (P3) Development & Site-wide Considerations The Joint Arts & Music Urban Core Land Use Working Group was formed to study and provide recommendations for City-involved real estate development. The Arts and Music Commissions recognize that land use planning is immensely critical to the sustainability and growth of Austin’s music and cultural arts economies. Working Group Members Lauryn Gould, Music Commissioner Acia Gray, Arts Commissioner Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Music Commission vice-chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission vice-chair Mark Gilbert, Arup Development Consultancy Gian Michael Piano, Presidium Real Estate Stefani Stanley, Kadence Twelve Productions Ryan Steglich, Steglich Consulting, Here Today Gone Tomorrow Convention Center Expansion The Austin Convention Center expansion is a tremendous The Austin Convention Center now has the opportunity investment of over $1 billion in public funds and a landmark to set itself apart and above competing facilities by downtown project. This endeavor holds tremendous leveraging and strengthening Austin’s status as a thriving potential for public benefits to Austin, including increased mecca for creativity, arts, music, and diverse culture. The tourism revenue, exceptional public spaces, and robust Joint Arts & Music Commissions Urban Core Land Use programming. City of Austin Music and Cultural grant Working Group provides the following recommendations programs are funded by Hotel Occupancy Taxes, which are to help guide expansion planning vision with the hope that directly impacted by Convention Center operations. Cultural the Austin Convention Center will become a unique world- and small business spaces are threatened by rising rents, class destination attracting visitors from across the US and but remain central to Austin’s iconic brand. the world. Convention Center Expansion Recommendations P3 Development: Vision • Cohesive master plan for the district that integrates building ground floor uses with the streetscape and public realm. • Experiential, enages with and heightens the surrounding urban environment. • Publicly accessible to draw locals and non- convention tourists in addition to convention attendees, including foot traffic from Rainey Street, Red River Cultural District, Palm District, and Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. • Positioned to promote Austin culture and artists, and music • Authentic Austin experience Convention Center Expansion Recommendations P3 Development: Music Spaces • Record store featuring & promotion local artists and bands touring through Austin that week • Music lounges and stages (ABIA model) • Rehearsal spaces with …
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 7/01/2024 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Kim McCarson Program Manager UPDATED 7.01.2024 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget $5,575,000 May 2024 w/ Encumbrances $334,088 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $3,210,407 FY24 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $334,088 $781,775 $16,866 $288,304 $857,431 $4,903 $171,733 $755,308 FY 23 October February FY 24 November March December April January May FY 23 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 September 2023 w/ Encumbrances $17,874 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 FY23 Year-End Estimate $4,043,166 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 FY 23 October April November May December June January July February August March September
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240701-10 Date: July 1, 2024 Subject: Place-based Enhanced Program Motioned By: Vice-Chair Anne-Charlotte Patterson Seconded By: Commissioner Lauryn Gould Recommendation The Music Commission recommends that City Council support the Place-Based Enhancement Program developed by the Economic Development Department staff. Description of Recommendation to Council The Place-Based Enhancement Program leverages tax reimbursements to incentivize the development and preservation of music venues, creative spaces, and other local businesses which significantly impact the culture and quality of life in Austin. • Affordable Space: Tax reimbursements will be offered to developers of mixed-use and commercial building projects to include affordable commercial leases for arts and music venues and establishments, small local businesses, and community development projects • Community Impact: Tax reimbursements will support the development of stand-alone high-impact community projects including arts and music complexes, grocery stores in food deserts, childcare facilities, and industry hubs and incubators • Cultural Preservation: Tax reimbursements and potentially other programs will support retention and improvement of existing music venues, creative spaces, and legacy businesses, nonprofits, and co-ops Rationale: • State code (Chapter 380) states that a municipality may establish programs for provision services and grants of public money to promote local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity. • An urgent need for affordable small business and creative space continues in Austin, as small local businesses, particularly music and creative enterprises, compete with luxury real estate and high-end retail/restaurant enterprises for limited commercial space • Music and cultural arts in Austin are a core factor in the city’s quality of life, and a significant draw for tourism and large-scale employers. Therefore, it’s critical that the City work to preserve the Austins cultural lifeblood through investment in the local music and arts economies. Vote For: 10 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 Attest: Shelbi Mitchell 1 of 1
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240701-11 Date: Subject: July 1, 2024 Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program for live music venues; Subdistrict and cultural district overlay for Red River Cultural District Seconded By: Scott Strickland Motioned By: Nagavalli Medicharla Recommendation Music Commission recommends creating a Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program to enhance the development and preservation of live music venues and creative sector businesses, and to initiate a specific Red River Cultural District subdistrict and cultural district overlay Description of Recommendation to Council Rationale: Music in Austin is fundamental to the city's identity, enhancing its quality of life and serving as a significant draw for tourism and employers. The Red River Cultural District (RRCD) serves as a center for live music, and the city must ensure that music continues to be an integral part of RRCD as the district evolves in future. With thousands of hotel rooms in the vicinity, proximity to these live music venues enhances the attractiveness of the area for visitors, supporting local businesses and boosting the economy. RRCD is home to several live music venues which nurture local talent. Cultural and music venues provide spaces for people to gather, share experiences, and foster a sense of community. By investing in RRCD, the city can ensure the continuity of its vibrant music scene, attract talent, boost tourism, and enhance the overall quality of life for its residents. Vote: For: 10 Against: Abstain: Absent: 1 Attest: Shelbi Mitchell 1 of 1
MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 1 July 2024 The Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on July 1 2024, in the Boards & Commissions Room at Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701. Vice Chair Patterson called the Music Commission Meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Nagavalli Medicharla, Leonard Davila, Scott Strickland, Celeste Quesada, Nelson Aguilar, Vice-Chair Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Ray Price, Lauryn Gould, Tami Blevins, Oren Rosenthal CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Ray Price, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Clay Shorkey, Texas Music Museum Zac Traeger, Director of the Museum of Human Achievement 1. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. Approval the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on June 3, 2024 was moved by Commissioner Davila and a second by Vice-Chair Patterson with a 10-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Presentation on musical performance by Peter Stopschinski, Music Commission Live Performance participant and Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Update on the FY24 Austin Live Music Fund by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on city support for housing the current collection at Texas Music Museum following update from working group and Sylvia Morales, Texas Music Museum. Update regarding the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy by Matthew Schmidt, Global Business Expansion Division, Program Manager III. Informational update on SXSW economic impact by Chair. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Vice Chair Patterson. Update from Land Use Working group by Vice Chair Patterson. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 12. Approve recommendation to create a Placed-Based Enhancement Program to incentivize inclusion of live music venues and other creative sector businesses in new mixed-use development, support development of stand-alone high-impact community development projects including arts and music complexes, and preserve existing music venues, creative spaces, legacy businesses, and nonprofits. Vice-Chair Patterson motioned to approve with a second by Commissioner Gould with a 10-0 vote. Approve recommendation to create a Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program to enhance the development and preservation …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION June 3, 2024, 6:30PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, ROOM 1111 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 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 Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Conrice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on May 6, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on musical performance by Peter Stopschinski, Music Commission Live Performance participant and Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. Update on the FY24 Austin Live Music Fund application launch by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Donald Jackson, Program Manager, Economic Development, on financial incentives for new developments. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Anne- Charlotte. Presentation on budget recommendation for marketing and advertising for venues and musicians by Chris Hawkes and Scott Strickland, Secretary. Update from the Land Use Working Group by Anne-Charlotte, Vice-Chair. 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 Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974- 6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov.
Place-Based Enhancement Program Economic Development Department June 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Chapter 380 Revision Economic incentive programs use tax reimbursements, grants, and other financial programs to encourage desired community This often includes new jobs or new real estate and capital outcomes investment Guided by state code (Chapter 380) and City policies and priorities In Austin, these include strong community benefit requirements: Hiring harder to employ individuals Living wages 1 Childcare support Local art and music Green building Transit access C I T Y O F A U S T I N Chapter 380 Revision: State Local Code LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE TITLE 12. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 380. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Sec. 380.001. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. (a) The governing body of a municipality may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs, including programs for making loans and grants of public money and providing personnel and services of the municipality, to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the municipality. 1 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Program Background In 2018 EDD Staff utilized feedback from an extensive engagement process in development of the current Program Guidelines • Community conversations included 8 Sessions, held in each Council District • Sessions’ attendance ranged from 7 to 90, with 160 unique attendees, providing 260 points of input, generating 2,500 comments • "Affordability" was a top concern for Creative Sector and Small Business participants Current Chapter 380 Policy and Program adopted by City Council At that time, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20180830- 058 authorizing the City Manager to develop a Location Enhancement Program C I T Y O F A U S T I N Program Background Location Enhancement Program core focus from Ordinance No. 20180830-058 on developing an affordable real estate program: Commercial affordability for tenants of commercial space with … particular focus on small, local, heritage businesses, non-profits, cooperatives, and the creative sector Financial challenges faced by owners of commercial spaces by providing access to capital/financing to deliver community benefits, such as affordable and public spaces, creative spaces, new goods and services, and to preserve neighborhood identity Specific market needs, such as the delivery of goods, services and transportation solutions to underinvested areas that yield …
LOCAL MUSIC AWARENESS INITIATIVE UTILIZING HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX DOLLARS TO BOOST THE LOCAL MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY WHAT IS A HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX Layman's Definition: Hotel owners, operators or managers must collect state hotel occupancy tax from their guests who rent a room or space in a hotel costing $15 or more each day. The tax applies not only to hotels and motels, but also to bed and breakfasts, condominiums, apartments and houses. Local hotel taxes apply to sleeping rooms costing $2 or more each day. A BRIEF HISTORY OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX ● In September of 2019, Austin City Council Voted for a 2 percent increase in HOT funds (from 7 percent to 9 percent) which were to be used for Cultural Arts, Historic Preservation, and Music ● CITY CODE SECT 11-2-8B funded the Convention Center expansion HOW IT WORKS - HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX The two percent increase is drilled down into three buckets ● Cultural Arts ● Historic Preservation ● Music Performance/Studio Recording/etc. HOW IT WORKS - HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX The two percent increase is drilled down into three buckets ● Cultural Arts ● Historic Preservation ● Music Performance/Studio Recording/etc. 15 Percent of 2 percent goes to Live Music Fund 15 Percent of 2 percent goes to Historic Preservation Fund 15 Percent of 2 percent goes to Cultural Arts (Nexus, Elevate, Thrive) ● ● ● ● Remainder of the funds going to pay for Convention Center Expansion (CCE) HOW IT WORKS - HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX The two percent increase is drilled down into three buckets ● Cultural Arts ● Historic Preservation ● Music Performance/Studio Recording/etc. 15 Percent of 2 percent goes to Live Music Fund 15 Percent of 2 percent goes to Historic Preservation Fund 15 Percent of 2 percent goes to Cultural Arts (Nexus, Elevate, Thrive) ● ● ● ● Remainder of the funds going to pay for Convention Center Expansion (CCE) ● These funds are collected in a city fiscal year which starts in October and end in September of each year THE FUNDING - HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX In September of 2023 it was reported that the end of year intake purposed for the Live Music Fund was greater than expected. That amount was 429,807.00 ALMF is funded for at least the next fiscal year. There’s a cushion of at least 1M dollars in the event of a tourism drop And there is funding left over for …
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 6/03/2024 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Kim McCarson Program Manager UPDATED 6.03.2024 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget March 2024 w/ Encumbrances $5,575,000 $781,775 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $2,876,319 FY24 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $781,775 $16,866 $288,304 $857,431 $4,903 $171,733 $755,308 FY 23 October February FY 24 November March December April January May FY 23 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 September 2023 w/ Encumbrances $17,874 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 FY23 Year-End Estimate $4,043,166 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 FY 23 October April November May December June January July February August March September
MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 3 June 2024 The Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on June 3 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, Room 1111 4815 Mueller Blvd. Vice Chair Patterson called the Music Commission Meeting to order at 6:51p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Nagavalli Medicharla, Leonard Davila, Scott Strickland, Celeste Quesada, Pedro Carvalho, Vice-Chair Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Ray Price CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on May 6, 2024 was moved after agenda item 2 with a motion to approve by Vice-Chair Patterson and second by Commissioner Quesada with a 7-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on musical performance by Peter Stopschinski, Music Commission Live Performance participant and Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division. Video presentation was postponed to July 1st meeting due to technical difficulties. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 4. 6. 7. 8. Update on the FY24 Austin Live Music Fund application launch by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Donald Jackson, Program Manager, Economic Development, on financial incentives for new developments. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Anne- Charlotte. Presentation on budget recommendation for marketing and advertising for venues and musicians by Chris Hawkes and Scott Strickland, Secretary. Update from the Land Use Working Group by Anne-Charlotte, Vice-Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion on Live Music Fund Event Program collections update. Discussion on FY24 Austin Live Music Fund update. Discussion and possible action on city support for Texas Music Museum collection. Discussion on live music performance for music commission meetings. Update from Land Use working group. Discussion on SXSW statistics. Vice-Chair Patterson motions to approve all future agenda items above. Commissioner Davila seconds with a 7-0 vote. Vice-Chair Patterson motions to adjourn and Commissioner Strickland seconds. The Music Commission meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the July 1 meeting on Commissioner Davila’s motion, Vice Chair Patterson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION May 6, 2024, 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 Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on April 1, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on musical performance by Elijah Delgado, Music Commission Live Performance participant and Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. 4. 6. 7. 9. 10. 11. Update on the FY24 Austin Live Music Fund application launch by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Graham Williams, Resound Presents, on booking for live music venues. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Anne- Charlotte. Presentation on budget recommendation for marketing and advertising for venues and musicians by Chris Hawkes. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and possible action on city support for housing the current collection at Texas Music Museum, after presentation by Dr. Clay Shorkey, President, Board of Directors, Texas Music Museum. Approve recommendation to create a Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program to enhance the development and preservation of live music venues and creative sector businesses, and to initiate a specific Red River Cultural District subdistrict following update by Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department. Select and approve name of music commission live music recording project. Approve to create recommendation to City of Austin to provide initiatives, policies, marketing materials regarding youth/all ages shows. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 6 May 2024 The Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on May 6 2024, at City Hall Council Chambers 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701. Chair Medicharla called the Music Commission Meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Nagavalli Medicharla, Leonard Davila, Scott Strickland, Celeste Quesada, Pedro Carvalho, Vice-Chair Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Lauryn Gould Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Nelson Aguilar CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on April 1, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on musical performance by Elijah Delgado, Music Commission Live Performance participant and Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 4. 6. 7. 9. 10. 11. Update on the FY24 Austin Live Music Fund application launch by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Graham Williams, Resound Presents, on booking for live music venues. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Anne- Charlotte. Presentation on budget recommendation for marketing and advertising for venues and musicians by Chris Hawkes. Speaker was not present. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and possible action on city support for housing the current collection at Texas Music Museum, after presentation by Dr. Clay Shorkey, President, Board of Directors, Texas Music Museum. Pamela Hart, Emmett Hayes, Jay, Jason V., Gina Vasquez, Sylvia Morales, Erica Shamaly and Sylnovia Holt-Rabb shared comments. Commissioners decided to form a working group to address recommendation at next meeting. Approve recommendation to create a Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program to enhance the development and preservation of live music venues and creative sector businesses, and to initiate a specific Red River Cultural District subdistrict following update by Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department. Gould motioned to approve the draft of a recommendation for agenda item 9 with a second by Davilla with a 7-0 vote. Select and approve name of music commission live music recording project. No name was selected. Approve to create recommendation to City of Austin …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION April 1, 2024, 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 Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland, CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on March 4, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff presentation on land use by Donald Jackson, Business Process Consultant, Economic Development Department. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. 4. 5. Update on consultant evaluation of the FY23 Live Music Fund Event Program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. Update on FY24 Austin Live Music Fund guidelines by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 13. Update on SXSW Fair Pay by Aaron Lack, Austin Federation of Musicians Local. Presentation on Besame Mucho Festival by Circuit of the Americas representative. Discussion on booking for live music venues. Update on Downtown Commission recommendations to council on Red River Cultural District Funding and Convention Center expansion community oversight, by Vice Chair Patterson. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Discussion regarding all ages shows and how the City of Austin supports youth in Austin. 11. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 12. Approve recommendation for sound assessment and disclosure requirements for residential development near Outdoor Music Venues and Performance Venues by Brian Block, Nightlife & Entertainment Services Manager, Development Services Department. Approve recommendation for Hotel Occupancy Tax collection from unlicensed Short Term Rentals (STR) and additional cultural funding via STR platforms following update on joint Urban Core Land Use Working Group …
Live Music Venue and Creative Space Regulatory Incentives Phase II April 2024 Council Actions Resolution No. 20220728-094: Establish the criteria to be a Live Music Venue Create live music venue bonus and incentive program for new and existing venues, Initiate changes to Land Development Code Section 25 Resolution No. 20220901-089: Develop and adopt clear creative space land use definitions Create creative space bonus and incentive program for new and existing including venues Create new code elements to "Diversify, sustain, and cultivate the city's culture, music, and arts communities and industries“ Criteria for designation of Arts Districts Initiate changes to Land Development Code Section 25 Resolution No. 20230921-102: Develop LDC amendments with incentives for cultural space preservation and creation by Spring 2024 Bring an ordinance establishing a Cultural District Overlay initiated in Resolution No. 20220728-094 and Resolution No. 20220901-089 by Spring 2024 Guidance from Resolutions Resolution No. 20220728-094: Fee Waivers Modified Parking requirements Expanded facilitation of affordable commercial space... in new construction Prioritization of music venue or creative space as a community benefit for density bonuses or other overlays within the Red River Cultural District, East 6th Street Entertainment District, and Warehouse Entertainment District Resolution No. 20220901-089: Fee waivers Modified parking requirements Expedited permitting process "increase in floor to area ratio (FAR) in square footage or other appropriate development incentive related to what is provided for the dedicated creative space" "Prioritization of creative space as a city-wide community benefit as it relates to density bonus programs, Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning, or within other regulatory plans Increased flexibility in development regulations and opportunities for modification of policies, rules, codes, or design standards Permit accessory use as a theater, art gallery, or art workshop in all commercial and industrial/warehousing zoning districts Goals and Timeline Goals Develop a paper district that is not mapped; no change to a property’s zoning will be made through initial district adoption Aggressive timeline to meet Spring goal After adoption, owners of eligible properties may then request a rezoning to incorporate “Creative District (CD)” code string Milestones Arts Commission: March 18 present Music Commission: April 1 Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee (COJC): March 20 Recommended for adoption through unanimous vote of members City Council Set Date: April 18 (May …
Sound Assessment & Disclosure Requirements Proposal Presentation to City of Austin Music Commission April 3, 2024 Background • Council approved Resolution No. 20181018- 038 directing the City Manager to propose programs, rules, and ordinances necessary to improve compatibility between residents, lodging establishments, and music-related businesses. • The resolution was part of Council efforts to support music, arts and culture. Purpose • Policy related to residential development responsibility is still outstanding. • In addition to the sound ordinance and enforcement, the sound management system should also anticipate and address quality of life issues for residences in proximity to nightlife and entertainment establishments and districts. Policy Goals Ensure Accurate Expectations • Improve compatibility between entertainment uses with amplified sound and residential and hotel uses. • Anticipate, plan for, and minimize common conflicts between residential and hotel uses and entertainment-related amplified sound. • Ensure residential and hotel development projects understand the sound levels in the area so they can design and construct the building considering the sound impact from nearby code-compliant entertainment uses. • Provide residential development projects and new residents with accurate expectations about the level of sound that will be present in the environment, and the information they need to make informed decisions. Approach A commonsense solution that is not prescriptive and focuses on education and awareness Sound Assessment & Disclosure Requires residential and hotel developments near Outdoor Music Venues and Performance Venues to: • conduct a sound assessment • disclose to future residents when they sell or lease units about the presence of nearby venues, and that a sound assessment was conducted Description and Intent • Does NOT mandate building standards. • Requires residential developers to: Promotes Education and Informed Decisions 1. document that they have studied the sound levels in the area they are building. • This includes assessing the impact of legally compliant sound from nearby music and nightlife establishments. 2. disclose to future residents the presence of nearby music and nightlife establishments, and that a sound assessment has been conducted. Description and Intent • Residents are encouraged to ask questions about sound mitigation efforts, make informed decisions Promotes Education and Informed Decisions • Does NOT require anything further from Outdoor Music Venue Permit Holders or Performance Venues. • Their sound level is already regulated with a fixed sound level standard that is appropriate for the context, is predictable and doesn’t change when new residential is built nearby. …
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 4/01/2024 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Kim McCarson Program Manager UPDATED 4.01.2024 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget $5,575,000 February 2024 w/ Encumbrances $288,304 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $2,077,678 FY24 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $288,304 $857,431 $4,903 $171,733 $755,308 FY 23 October February FY 24 November March December April January May FY 23 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 September 2023 w/ Encumbrances $17,874 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 FY23 Year-End Estimate $4,043,166 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 FY 23 October April November May December June January July February August March September
Austin Live Music Fund 2024 Draft Program Guidelines Erica Shamaly, Music & Entertainment Division Manager Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting, 4/1/2024 Austin Live Music Fund • The Live Music Fund was established by City of Austin Ordinance No. 20190919-149 and provides an ongoing budget for cultural funding programs for Austin's music industry • The Live Music Fund Master Timeline outlines how pilot program guidelines formed through a robust community engagement in coordination with the Music Commission and as part of the Cultural Funding Review: Arts, Heritage, Music • Music Commission Recommendation 20201019-2bii stated that the core equity principles of Preservation, Innovation and Elevation & Collaboration (P.I.E.) be followed to create greater economic growth in Austin's music industry • Music Commission Recommendation 20220207-3b: Commission recommends "Option 2" to amend guidelines presented on September 13 according to feedback from the Live Music Fund Stakeholder Working Group 2 Austin Live Music Fund – 2024 Eligible Applicants Professional Musician – Must meet at least one of the following requirements: • At least 2 years of documentation showing that Applicant has regularly performed as a professional musician— solo or as part of a band—in live performances to public audiences • Or 6 released recordings (singles) • Or 6 promotionally released music videos Independent Promoter – Must meet all of the following requirements: • No more than 3 staff, including the owner, and • Documentation showing that Applicant has curated and promoted live shows featuring musicians and bands for at least two years, and • Must not be contractually tied to one venue. Live Music Venue – Must meet at least five (5) components of the City of Austin definition: • An establishment where live music programming is the principal function of the business and/or the business is a live music destination, and where the venue establishes the ability of an artist to receive payment for work by percentage of sales, guarantee, or other mutually beneficial formal agreement for every performance. A live music venue is a destination for live music consumers, and/or its music programming is the primary driver of its business. 3 Austin Live Music Fund – Purpose & Core Principles Program Purpose – Encourages, promotes, improves, and showcases Austin’s diverse live music industry through supporting a wide array of music initiatives, including Live and online events; studio, video, and merchandise production; and, touring, marketing, and broadcasting that is targeted to local audiences, …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240401-13a Date: April 1, 2024 Subject: Improved Collection of HOT and Fees from Short-Term Rentals Motioned By: Vice Chair Patterson Seconded By: Commissioner Gould Recommendation The Music Commission recommends that City Council direct the City Manager and City staff support music and cultural funding by implementing mechanisms to: 1. improve and streamline STR licensure and compliance in order to increase HOT collection; 2. require that City’s portion of Hotel Occupancy Taxes be collected automatically by STR platforms from the hosts, then remitted to the City; 3. and develop – in partnership with STR platforms – an opt-out cultural sustainability fee for each STR rental in the City of Austin, the proceeds from which would be used to establish a Cultural Sustainability Fund managed by a City partner for the support and preservation of music and cultural arts in Austin. Description of Recommendation to Council The Live Music Fund, Cultural Arts grants, and Heritage grants are funded through Hotel Occupancy Taxes. However, a vast number of STRs operate illegally in Austin and do not collect or remit the City’s portion of HOT, leading to an estimated loss of $3M annually to music and cultural funding. Improved processes for STR licensing and HOT collection can close this funding gap. In addition, the STR industry in Austin could be leveraged for additional cultural funding from visitors, through a small opt-out fee for each rental reservation. Rationale: • Music, cultural arts, and preservation in Austin are supported through the collection of hotel occupancy taxes from lodgings including short term rentals • Currently unlicensed STRs do no remit HOT to the city. • In February of 2024, the Tourism Commission passed a recommendation to council regarding improved STR regulation and HOT collection, accompanied by a comprehensive report. The Music Commissions supports the Tourism Commission recommendation and this Music Commission Recommendation 20240401-13a aligns with the intent set forth in Tourism Commission recommendation 20240214-005 Vote For: 9 (Chair Medicharla, Vice-chair Patterson, Commissioners Aguilar, Carvahlo, Davila, Gould, Quesada, Rosenthal, Strickland) Against: 0 Abstain: 0. Absent: 2 (Commissioners Mahone and Blevins) Attest: Shelbi Mitchell 1 of 1
