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. …
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.
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.
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, …
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 …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin November 1, 2021 Cultural Trust Program Update Austin Cultural Trust Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 2 ....we’re starting! Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 3 Cultural Trust Background and Goals INITIAL GOAL OF CULTURAL TRUST In 2018, the City resolved to support "a community arts stabilization trust, the ‘Austin Cultural Trust’, that creates, through purchase and long-term lease, affordable spaces that supports artists and arts organizations, preserves historic and iconic cultural buildings and spaces for creative and cultural uses, and functions in a way that provides for cultural assets to exist in all parts of the city" - Resolution 20201001-055 In 2020, the City identified “To support acquisition and preservation of cultural spaces within the City of Austin,” as a function of AEDC. - Resolution 20201001-055 Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 4 Program Priorities • Facilitating the acquisition and preservation of existing cultural arts and music venues as well as the creation of new cultural arts and music venues that are affordable and available for use by organizations and the public benefit the City's creative and cultural communities. • Achieve diversity, equity and inclusion, including by addressing past inequities experienced by underserved, under-represented, and marginalized individuals and groups. • Provide permanent affordability for cultural and creative purposes. • Create a sustainable pipeline of Cultural Trust projects as funding sources continue to become available. Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 5 .... considering the project, pipeline, portfolio, and place Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 6 Initial Program Summary-Clarification UPDATE Current Cultural Trust Funding: To advance acquisition, bricks & mortar projects for permanent affordability Creative Facilities Bond 12 M Iconic Venue (HOT) COA Budget Stabilization (HOT-Iconic Venue Fund) 2.4 M 2.5 M Projects that support the preservation, restoration, acquisition, construction, improvement, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operating or maintenance of facilities that support the arts/culture and music Projects that provide a value to tourism, demonstrate need for assistance to avoid loss of venue, interest in serving as an iconic tourist business success. Austin EDC ELIGIBLE USES FINALIZED IN PROJECT DUE DILIGENCE Cultural Trust | 7 RFP Structure Summary Competitive RFP to fund two types of projects as a first initiative EXISTING OPERATOR VENUE ACQUISITION: NEW SHARED SPACE VENUE DEVELOPMENT: Outcome: Acquire venues with associated qualified operators for long-term ownership by the City of Austin for the public benefit of enhanced …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211101-3c Seconded By: Commissioner Gould Seconded By: Commissioner Gould Date: November 1, 2021 Subject: Live Music Fund Event Program Motion: To approve the PIE guidelines as the guiding principle for the live Music Fund with a specifically defined rubric prioritizing underserved communities, including a focus on support for working musicians. Motioned By: Chair Patterson Motion: To extend the discussion of the Live Music Fund so that we can build consensus between the various stakeholders within our music economy. Motioned By: Vice-chair Medicharla Recommendation Music Commission recommends that the PIE guidelines serve as the core principles for disbursing Live Music Fund grant awards. Furthermore, the Music Commission recommends extension of the discussion regarding eligibility for Live Music Fund grant awards to consider how broader access to the Fund can serve and grow the Austin music ecosystem in a transformational way. Description of Recommendation to Council The Music Commissions unanimously recommends that the PIE (Preservation-Innovation- Elevation of historically underserved communities) guidelines serve as the primary framework underlying the Live Music Fund Event Program to significantly improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ATX music economy. In addition, the commission recommends extending discussion and review of the proposed Live Music Fund Event Program eligibility requirements, specifically to examine expanding eligibility to include to additional segments of the Austin music economy. A working group, comprised of 5 commission members and diverse representatives from the ATX music ecosystem, has been formed to facilitate this discussion and provide recommendations on Fund usage to the commission in early 2022. Rationale: • The Systemic Racism Working Group’s Recommendation (20201019-2bii) declared that a Preservation, Innovation, and Elevation & Collaboration (PIE) fund be established from the Live Music Fund to create greater equitable economic growth in Austin’s music sector. • The PIE guidelines prioritize diversity in a way that will ensure equitable outcomes. • EDI has been a topic of consistent discussions within the City with the Mayor introducing the Austin Music and Creative Ecosystem resolution on Feb 26, 2016 and the 2023 Austin Strategic Direction specifically addressing equity of City programs and resource allocation. • The Music Commission has workshopped and reviewed the PIE guidelines for over a year to create a foundation which elevates historically underrepresented groups in the music community 1 of 2 while supporting growth and unique innovation in our music industry. • The purpose of the Live Music Fund is to fuel …
Music Commission Monday, October 4, 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 – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Strange Cadets 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. OLD 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 September 13, 2021. Core principles of Live Music Fund: Preservation – Enriching the past; Innovation- Envisioning the future; and Elevation & Collaboration – Empowering the present (PIE). a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Group recommendations regarding development of guidelines around criteria for 3rd party for the Live Music Fund Event Program and Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund. b. Discussion and Possible Action following Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) update from Emmett Beliveau. c. Discussion and Possible Action on which working groups are still active and which are dissolved. 4. NEW BUSINESS d. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. a. Discussion and Possible Action after presentation from Rachel Blair, Chief Operating Officer of Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), regarding a request for funding under the American Rescue Plan. b. Discussion and Possible Action regarding officer elections related to election of new 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 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.
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on October 4th, 2021, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 October 4, 2021 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Christopher Limon (Virtual attendee) Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 6:35pm MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Strange Cadets 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 September 13. Commissioner Patterson motions, Commissioner Gould seconds to approve minutes. Motion carries 9-0. Chair Mahone provides update based on the Core principals of Live Music Fund: Preservation – Enriching the past; Innovation – Envisioning the future; and Elevation & Collaboration - Empowering the present. (PIE) 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Group recommendations regarding development of guidelines around criteria for 3rd party for the Live Music Fund Event Program and Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund. Patrick Buchta speaks in support of deploying Austin Music Disaster Relief Funds expediently and further examination of the Live Music Fund Criteria. Cody Cowan speaks in support of separating Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund and Live Music Fund and advocates for AEDC to issue the Live Music Fund. Vice-Chair Patterson motions to deliver working group recommendations to the Economic Development Department for incorporation into the application process for the Live Music Fund and for a third party administrator, Garcia seconds. Motion passes unopposed. b. Discussion and Possible action following Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) update from Emmett Beliveau. No motion taken. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 4, 2021 c. Discussion and Possible Action on which working groups are still active and which are dissolved. No action taken, item moved to November agenda. d. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. No motion taken. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action after presentation from Rachel Blair, Chief Operating Officer of Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) regarding a request for funding under the American Rescue Plan. Chair Mahone motions to support HAAM’s request for $800,000 …
Music Commission Monday, September 13, 2021, 6:30pm Austin Central Library Special Events Center 710 West Cesar Chavez, Austin TX 78701 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD 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 August 2, and Special Called Meeting on August 20, 2021. a. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund Event Program, Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund, and third party considerations. b. Discussion and Possible Action after update on Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and its feasibility to administer the Live Music Fund (LMF). c. Discussion and Possible Action on which working groups are still active and which are d. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. a. Discussion and possible action regarding zoning for Austin Opera House, following presentation by Richard Weiss. b. Discussion and Possible Action on COVID precautions at venues. dissolved. 3. NEW BUSINESS 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff briefing on Governor’s lifting of Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) exemptions and effects on future meetings. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 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.
Live Music Fund Event Program & Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund 3.0 Final Draft Guidelines Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department 9/13/2021 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM L I V E M U S I C F U N D, E S TA B L I S H E D BY C I T Y T H E O R D I N A N C E N O. 2 0 1 9 0 9 1 9 - 1 4 9 O N S E P T E M B E R 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 , I S B A S E D O N R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S F R O M 2 0 1 7 ’ S V I S I TO R TA S K F O R C E ' S F I N A L R E P O RT. Live Music Fund Event Program (LMFEP) • 2021 Inaugural Music & Entertainment Cultural Funding Program sourced from Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenue from Austin's hotel and convention industries. • The Live Music Fund Event Program supports live and virtual music shows and special events that can be marketed to local audiences, potential and visiting tourists, and conventions delegates. Priority will be given to activities that promote a more equitable and diverse live music industry in Austin. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 2 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM –Program Purpose • Encourages, promotes, improves, and showcases Austin’s diverse live music industry through supporting live and online music events / shows. • Supports Austin’s professional musicians, bands & independent promoters who produce and promote live and online shows that can be marketed to local audiences, visiting and potential tourists, and conventions delegates. • The Music Commission Recommendation 20201019-2bii provided that a Preservation, Innovation and Elevation & Collaboration (PIE) fund be established to create greater economic growth in the music sector. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 3 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM –PIE Core Principals • Preservations: Enriching the …
C14-2020-0147 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0147 200 Academy DISTRICT: 9 ZONING RQUEST: Tract 1: from CS-1-NCCD-NP to CS-1-MU-NP Tract 2: from CS-NCCD-NP to CS-MU-NP Tract 3: from MF-4-NCCD-NP to MF-4-NP ADDRESS: 146 ½, 200, 200 ½, 204 ½ Academy Drive, 1006 and 1020 Melissa Lane SITE AREA: 4.6 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Spearhead Academy LTD (Chris Wallin) AGENT: Weiss Architecture Inc (Richard Weiss) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following: Tract 1: to commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-neighborhood conservation combining district- neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, and to amend the NCCD’s site development regulations, and permitted and conditional land uses. Tract 2: to general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, and to amend the NCCD’s site development regulations, and permitted and conditional land uses. Tract 3: to multifamily residence moderate-high density-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, to amend the NCCD’s site development regulations. A Restrictive Covenant (RC) that includes all recommendations listed in the Transportation Mitigation Memo, dated May 21, 2021 as provided Exhibit D: TIA Memo. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see pages 3-5. C14-2020-0147 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 14, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission August 10, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to September 14, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 7-0. [Commissioner Thompson -1st, Commission Howard - 2nd; Commissioners Llanes Pulido and Shieh were off the dais; Vice Chair Hempel and Commissioners Connolly, Mushtaler and Schneider were absent]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES Staff has received comments in opposition to this rezoning request. For all written and emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. This property is currently subject to the Fairview Park Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) and therefore has more restrictive site development standards and permitted land uses than what the existing base districts allow. The following table illustrates the current zoning and what base zoning district it is most similar too based on current allowed site development standards and permitted land uses within the NCCD: Current Zoning Most Similar Base Zoning Tract 1: CS-1-NCCD-NP NO (neighborhood office) Tract 2: CS-NCCD-NP NO (neighborhood office) Tract 3: MF-4-NCCD-NP MF-2 (multifamily residence low density) The applicant is requesting to be removed from the Fairview Park NCCD. This NCCD was created in 1986 (Ordinance No. 86-0807-H) and has been amended …
September 13, 2021 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on September 13th, 2021, at the Austin Central Library Special Events Center, 710 W. Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas 78701. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 6:43pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. Cody Cowan speaks in support of Live Music Fund. Patrick Buchta speaks in support of Live Music Fund. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on August 2, and Special Called Meeting on August 20, 2021. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pike seconds to approve minutes. Motion carries 9-0. a. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund Event Program, Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund, and third party considerations. Vice-chair Patterson motions to move up item 2b, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 9-0. Vice-chair Patterson motions to form working group to develop guidelines /recommendations around criteria for 3rd party for Live Music Fund and Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund, Commissioner Strickland seconds. Motion carries 6-3-0. For: Chair Mahone, Vice-chair Patterson, Commissioners Garcia, Gould, Medicharla, Strickland. 3 against: Commissioners Reynolds, Pike, Rosenthal. Commissioners Gould, Strickland, Chair Mahone, and Vice-chair Patterson will participate in the working group. b. Discussion and Possible Action after update on Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and its feasibility to administer the Live Music Fund (LMF). No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action on which working groups are still active and which are dissolved. Commissioner Reynolds motions to move item to next meeting, Vice-chair Patterson seconds. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES September 13, 2021 d. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. No action taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding zoning for Austin Opera House, following presentation by Richard Weiss. Commissioner Reynolds motions for vote of support, Commissioner Strickland seconds. Motion carries 7-0-2. For: Commissioners Rosenthal, Reynolds, Garcia, Gould, Medicharla, Pike, and Strickland. Abstain: Chair Mahone and Vice-chair Patterson. b. Discussion and Possible Action on COVID precautions at …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Music Commission Meeting August 20, 2021, 1:00pm Special Called Music Commission meeting to be held August 20, 2021, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 19, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 20 Music Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-7963 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del MUSIC COMMISSION al correo envíe un electrónico enlace de FECHA de la reunion (August 20, 2021, 1:00pm) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (August 19 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o en 512-974-7963, la Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Music Commission Recommendation Number: 20210820-1a : Details and recommendations to Council on allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to music. WHEREAS, The Music Commission voted on recommendation 20210802-2b to support Council Member Fuentes’ May resolution providing $10 million over two years in funding for the music economy. WHEREAS, The following details were provided and discussed at the August 20, 2021, Special Called Meeting of the Music Commission regarding allocation of ARPA funding for music: $1,540,700 to Live Music Venue Preservation Fund $1,540,700 to fund the remaining scored Phase 2 Applicants for the SAVES Live Music Venue Preservation Fund $2.3M to Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund 3.0 $2.3M Program Budget remains after estimated 3rd Party fee subtracted from total available funds. Music Commission approved recommendations for updated grant guidelines, including: • Expand criteria to include music industry workers based on past eligibility requirements for Creative Worker Grant • Grant awards of either $2,000 or $1,000 based on scoring that prioritizes equity and greatest financial need • Awardees remain eligible for Live Music Fund Event Program • Extend eligibility to those living in the Austin–Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) • Collect and deliver data to counties in MSA and ETJ about applicant need within their jurisdictions • Consider previous or new 3rd Party to facilitate program using City provided guidelines and application system. Reach out to Musicares to inquire if they can serve as either 3rd Party again or at least as a Community Champion • Scoring Requirements: o Lead with equity based on new federal direction from Treasury, as well as using scoring criteria from latest COA relief & recovery programs focusing on equity o More points for greater losses and those in extreme need o More points for applicants that are financially responsible for multiple dependents o More points for applicants that have lived in Austin area for multiple years o Priority given to those who haven’t yet received any City relief and recovery funding since March 2020 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Music Commission wishes to formally endorse a two tiered system based on first time applicants for awards of $2,000 and extended to the Austin-Round Rock MSA for awards of $1,000 including the above listed details as to how ARPA funds should be allocated to music. Date of Approval: August 20, 2021 Record of the vote: (Unanimous …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened on August 20, 2021, via videoconference. August 20, 2021 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 1:06pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Chair Mahone motions to move Citizen Communication, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 7-0. Commissioner Garcia joins the meeting 1:07pm. 1. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on directing Council to allocate $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to music as specified by Council Member Fuentes resolution approved on May 20th, including how the money would be expended. Commissioner Reynolds motions and Commissioner Gould seconds to move forward with recommendations of a two tiered system based on first time applicants for awards of $2,000 and extended to MSA for awards of $1,000. Motion carries 8-0. ADJOURNMENT Chair Mahone motions, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Adjourn 1:58pm The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Kim McCarson 512-974-7963, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission please contact Kim McCarson at Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, 512- 974-7963. 1
Versión en español a continuación. Music Commission Meeting August 2, 2021, 6:30pm Music Commission meeting to be held August 2, 2021, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 1, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 2 Music Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-7963 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del MUSIC COMMISSION al correo envíe un electrónico enlace de FECHA de la reunion (August 2, 2021, 6:30pm) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (August 1 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o en 512-974-7963, la Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una …
