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Versión en español a continuación. Music Commission Meeting February 1, 2021, 6:30pm Music Commission meeting to be held February 1, 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 (January 31, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 1 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 (February 1, 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 (January 31 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 junta 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 ). • …
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AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened on February 1, 2021 via videoconference. February 1, 2021 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Al Duarte, Doug Leveton, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 6:37pm MUSICAL PERFORMANCE CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL: Tiesa Leggett speaks in support of AmptUp. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the January 4, 2021 Music Commission meeting. Commissioner Reynolds motions to approve, Commissioner Pinon seconds. Motion passes 7-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on music permitting during COVID following presentations by Monica Caivano, Director of Esquina Tango and Brian Block, Entertainment Services Manager, Development Services Department. Speakers on item 2a: Jennifer Geisecke speaks against, Eric Dryden speaks against, Raul Cruz speaks against, Doris Cruz speaks against, Bobby Younger speaks against, Erin Knipp speaks in support, Rena Schrader speaks in support, Irene Dooling speaks in support, Raul Alvarez speaks in support, Ryan Lowery speaks in support, Amit Motwani speaks in support, Martha Ramos Duffer speaks in support, Rachel Tilghman speaks in support, Kate Martin speaks in support, Ann Ciccollela speaks in support, AJ Garcia- Rameau speaks in support. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action on the review of Art in Public Places (AIPP) funding, and exploring opportunities for music. No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. No d. Discussion and Possible Action following update on Downtown Commission. No action action taken. taken. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 3. NEW BUSINESS February 1, 2021 a. Discussion and Possible Action on music performances at each Music Commission meeting. Commissioner Reynolds motions for D-Madness to perform at the next meeting. Vice-chair Patterson seconds. Motion carries 7-0. b. Discussion and Possible Action on digital outreach and creation of social media landing page by Music Commission. No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action on a Music Commissioner retreat to discuss goals and vision for 2021. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Reynolds motions for Discussion and Possible Action on Esquina Tango update, including amendments to the Shop the Block program. Vice-chair Patterson motions to expand the item to include Discussion and Possible Action on downtown activation resolution, Shop the Block amendments, and city support for leveraging underutilized and open spaces for creative use during COVID. …
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Versión en español a continuación. Music Commission Meeting January 4, 2021, 6:30pm Music Commission meeting to be held January 4, 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 (January 3, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 4 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 (January 4, 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 (January 3 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, 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 vez …
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AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened on January 4, 2021 via videoconference. January 4, 2021 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 6:39pm Speakers: Jennifer Giesecke speaks against outdoor music at Esquina Tango item 2a. Erich Dryden speaks against item 2a. Raul Cruz speaks against item 2a. Doris Cruz speaks against item 2a. Commissioner Pike joins the meeting at 6:42pm. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the December 7, 2020 Music Commission meeting. Commissioner Reynolds motions to approve, Vice-chair Patterson seconds. Motion 9-0 carries. a. Discussion and Possible Action on music permitting during COVID following presentation by Monica Caivano, Director of Esquina Tango. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action on goals and vision for the Music Commission in 2021. c. Discussion and Possible Action about elimination of Parliamentarian Position. No action d. Discussion and Possible Action following update on Downtown Commission. No action e. Discussion and Possible Action on the review of Art in Public Places (AIPP) funding, and exploring opportunities for music. No action taken. 2. NEW BUSINESS No action taken. taken. taken. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Music Commission appointee to the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). Secretary Rosenthal motions to proceed to the planned vote on a finalist. Commissioner Leveton seconds. Motion carries 9-0. Nominees are Carl Settles and Emmett Beliveau for one-year term. Votes in favor of Carl Settles 4: Commissioner Leveton, Vice-chair Patterson, Commissioner Pinon, Commissioner Reynolds. Votes in favor of Emmett Beliveau 4: Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Pike, Commissioner Duarte, Secretary Rosenthal. Chair Mahone recuses. Commissioner Reynolds changes vote to support Emmett Beliveau. Emmett Beliveau has 5 votes in 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES January 4, 2021 favor: Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Pike, Commissioner Duarte, Secretary Rosenthal, Commissioner Reynolds. Commissioner Reynolds motions for resolution to put Emmett Beliveau forward as nominee, Commissioner Pinon seconds. For: Secretary Rosenthal, Commissioner Reynolds, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Pike, Commissioner Duarte, Commissioner Pinon. Opposed: Commissioner Leveton, Vice- chair Patterson. Chair Mahone recuses. Motion passes 6-2-1. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Save Austin’s Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES) fund with focus on equity plan and enforcement. No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action after update …
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Music Commission Community Interest Announcement Kim McCarson, Liaison 512‐974‐7963 Building an Equitable Funding Cultural Review Process Saturday, December 12, 2020, 1:00‐3:00pm Online Event Online Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building‐an‐equitable‐cultural‐funding‐review‐ process‐registration‐129371151597?utm‐medium=discovery&utm‐campaign=social&utm‐ content=attendeeshare&aff=esfb&utm‐source=fb&utm‐term=listing&fbclid=IwAR34oG‐ EDDARQAdqI42XCWa2m8BFM77Vf27tS94JbBdpPn6Fydwff‐a3o6Q
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Versión en español a continuación. Music Commission Meeting December 7, 2020, 6:30pm Music Commission meeting to be held December 7, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 6, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 7 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 (December 7, 2020, 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 (December 6 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 …
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Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Music Commission November 2, 2020, 6:30pm Music Commission to be held November 2, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (November 1 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 2 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Music Commission FECHA de la reunion (November 2, 2020, 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 (November 1, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o en 512-974-7963, Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. enlace de electrónico envíe un correo junta al la Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de …
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AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on November 2, 2020 via videoconference. November 2, 2020 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 6:36pm Speakers: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the October 19, 2020 Music Commission meeting. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Duarte seconds. Motion carries 6-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following update by Brie Franco, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, on what issues to expect regarding the 87th Legislative Session beginning on January 12, 2021, and adoption of the City’s State Legislative Agenda. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action following update by David Colligan, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) on the AEDC. Commissioner Reynolds motions and Commissioner Rosenthal seconds to task the Creative Space Bond Working Group with reviewing the nominations to the AEDC. Motion carries 6-0. c. Discussion and Possible Action on election of Board Chair. Chair Carney announces he is stepping down. Chair Carney proposes to postpone election as only 6 commissioners are present. Commissioner Garcia motions for Vice-chair to chair next meeting. Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 6-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS Group. No action taken. No action taken. a. Discussion and Possible Action following an update by the Systemic Racism Working b. Discussion and Possible Action following update on $12 Million Creative Space Bond. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES November 2, 2020 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Reynolds motions and Commissioner Garcia seconds for Discussion and Possible Action regarding cultural trust. Commissioner Garcia motions and Commissioner Reynolds seconds for Discussion and Possible Action regarding election of new Music Commission Chair. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Duarte seconds. Adjourn 7:45pm. 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. 2
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Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Music Commission October 19, 2020, 6:30pm Music Commission to be held October 19, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 18 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 19 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Music Commission FECHA de la reunion (October 19, 2020, 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 (October 18, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o en 512-974-7963, Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. enlace de electrónico envíe un correo junta al la Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de …
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$12M Creative Space Bond Updates 10/19/2020 MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 1 Procurement Process – Anticipated Timeline Operator Procurement Process Prepare RFI Operators Respond to RFI Prepare Operator RFQ Operators Respond Evaluate to RFQ Quals Delivery Partner* Procurement Process Property Solicitation Process Prepare Operator RFP Operators Respond to RFP Evaluate Proposals / Interviews Award Management Services Agreement with Negotiate/Execute Qualified Operator Prepare Delivery Delivery Partners Respond to Partner RFP RFP Evaluate Proposals City Manages Design & Build Process RFI Response Review/Site Criteria Gather Facility Requirements Broker Solicitation Top 3 sites shared w/ Operators Broker Negotiates Price City Approves Contending Properties City and Bidder Access to Site City Site Due Diligence City Purchases 30-day Option on Top Site City PSA Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6 Month 7 Month 8 Month 9 Month 10 Month 11 Month 12 Month 13 Music Commission * October 19, 2020 2 Libraries, Museums and Cultural Facilities Continuum along public vs. economic development use (Illustrative) Public (ex. Library) Clear public purpose Public ownership No profit (recoup costs) Open public access Economic Development Private benefit Private ownership For profit (above costs) Limited access Zach Scott AFS Mexic-Arte Music Commission * October 19, 2020 3 Current Status/Next Steps Current Status: • RFI closed 9/21/20 • RFI information will inform both of the real estate search and the qualified operator search • City will update Q&A to Speak Up Austin site: https://www.speakupaustin.org/bond-for-creative-space Next Steps: • Briefing at next Arts Commission on Anti-Lobbying and No Contact Ordinance • Issuance of Facility Operator Request for qualifications end of October / early November Music Commission * October 19, 2020 4 For more information visit: www.speakupaustin.org/bond-for-creative-space Christine Maguire, AICP, EDFP Redevelopment Division Manager Christine.Maguire@austintexas.gov Matthew Schmidt Project Manager II Matthew.Schmidt@austintexas.gov Music Commission * October 19, 2020 5
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AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on October 19, 2020 via videoconference. October 19, 2020 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Secretary – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Erica Shamaly CALL TO ORDER 6:39pm Speakers: Mobley speaks in support of item 2b and the development of a musician survey to measure equity. (Due to technical difficulties, Mobley is able to speak after item 2.a. below.) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the September 30, 2020 Music Commission meeting. Commissioner Pinon motions, Commissioner Leveton seconds. Motion carries 10-0. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund recommendations with specific Discussion and Possible Action following update on $12 Million Creative Space Bond 2. OLD BUSINESS a. following presentations by Christine Maguire, Redevelopment Division Manager, Economic Development Department, and Shawn Willett, Deputy Procurement Officer, Financial Services. No action taken. b. attention to systemic racism and equity. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Mahone seconds to adopt Live Music Fund Working Group recommendation and send to Council. Motion carries 10-0. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Mahone seconds to allocate 50% of the Live Music HOT Fund to PIE (preservation, innovation, elevation) -focused fund structure with alternative funds that are more stable and robust to be looked into. Motion carries 10-0. Commissioner Mahone motions and Commissioner Sullivan seconds that staff explore working on a community survey with Mobley and Measure Austin. Motion carries 10-0. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES 3. NEW BUSINESS October 19, 2020 Discussion and Possible Action on 2021 Music Commission meeting schedule. a. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Vice-chair Mahone seconds to adopt the schedule. Motion carries 10-0. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and Possible Action following a presentation by Cody Cowan, Red River Cultural District, or Rebecca Reynolds, Music Venue Alliance, on the state of music venues since the last survey and a presentation by city staff on the SAVES resolution. Commissioner Leveton motions, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Discussion and Possible Action following an update by the Systemic Racism Working Group. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pinon seconds. Discussion and Possible Action following update on $12 Million Creative Space Bond. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Vice-chair Mahone seconds. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pinon seconds. Adjourn 8:18pm. The City of …
20201019-2bi: Live Music Fund Recommendations — original pdf
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201019-2bi 10/19/1010 Date: Subject: Motioned By: Commissioner Reynolds Seconded By: Vice-chair Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone Recommendation Live Music Fund Working Group Recommendation 1. The Music Commission voted to support the Live Music Working Group recommendations to develop a framework for the effective use of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds, as appropriate for the commercial music sector by the City of Austin, for the enrichment of Austin Musicians, Music Venues and Music Tourism through sustainable investment. A copy of the report is attached as Exhibit A, Live Music Fund Recommendations. 2. City staff is encouraged to explore funding sources outside the City to supplement revenue generated by Hotel Occupancy Taxes. Recommendations for pursuing private philanthropy is attached as Exhibit B, Funding Model Observation and Recommendations. Description of Recommendation to Council 1. The Live Music Working Group recommends the creation of a citizen-led advisory board to govern the use of funds. The board, divided into subcommittees, will drive future board nominations, review board structure and responsibilities of sub-committees, pursue opportunities for private philanthropy, review grant criteria, metrics interface with a financial administrative body, and review grant proposals based on established criteria. The Fund should be administered by a local nonprofit organization having familiarity with Austin’s music community and demonstrated expertise in managing funding for various music and arts entities. 2. The Music Commission asks staff to research, identify, and pursue additional funding streams such as corporate philanthropy and public-private partnerships. The technology sector in particular is a logical avenue of support for Austin’s iconic yet struggling music economy. Rationale: 1. The ordinance effective September 30, 2019 allocates the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue to provide additional funds for local music and historic preservation. Specifically, of the additional two percent hotel occupancy tax for the Convention Center Expansion, an amount equal to 15% of the two percent assessment is allocated to the Live Music Fund for local music that meets the requirements of Texas Tax Code Section 351.101(a)(4) and that is not funded through the Cultural Arts Fund. Section 351.101 (a) (4) states the available uses as “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 …
20201019-2bii: Systemic Racism Working Group Recommendation — original pdf
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201019-2bii 10/19/1010 develop a framework for the Systemic Racism Working Group Recommendation Date: Subject: Motioned By: Commissioner Reynolds Seconded By: Vice-chair Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone Recommendation Pulling from the stated mission of the Live Music Working group to ‘ effective use of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds, as appropriated for the commercial music sector by the City of Austin, for the enrichment of Austin Musicians, Music Venues and Music Tourism through sustainable investment,’ the Music Commission recommends that a Preservation Innovation and Elevation (PIE) fund be established to create greater economic growth in the music sector. Description of Recommendation to Council The Music Commission’s newly formed responsibility of determining how managed and allocated to create economic growth in the commercial music sector via equity measures. The Systemic Racism Working Group seeks to address structural inequity and racial inequality in Austin’s music community through public discourse, distribution of funding, and policy change. By examining the development of Austin’s music economy through the lens of race, and the historic lack of support for our communities of color, the working group intends to provide recommendations to protect, repair, and build a more diverse and inclusive music scene. This committee is resolved to dive deeply into the various ways that race shapes policy and opportunity at all levels of the Austin Music Industry: venues, non-profits, festivals, etc.” Preservation (30%) - Enriching the Past Investment in the historic cultural heritage of Austin music via funding that supports BIPOC-led organizations, and individuals committed to preservation of the traditions and legacy of historically underserved communities through: funding, pulled from (50% of Live Music) HOT funds, can best be Systemic Racism Working Group will be charged with the PIE ● Educational workshops and presentations that pass the legacy to new generations ● Development of cultural heritage district infrastructure(s) ● Support for public Cultural Arts spaces (libraries, museums, etc) ● Public events that celebrate BIPOC cultural heritage Innovation (30%) - Envisioning the Future Investment in the innovation of traditional business models that have excluded BIPOC communities via funding that supports BIPOC-led organizations, and individuals committed to innovative and inclusive practices that build capacity in underserved communities through: 1 of 2 ● The incorporation of new media platforms/technology that develop the capacity of historically underserved communities and genres ● The development of infrastructure that empowers the creation and development of tech-based business models that …
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Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Music Commission September 30, 2020, 1:00pm Music Commission to be held September 30, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 29 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 30 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Music Commission FECHA de la reunion (September 30, 2020, 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 (September 29, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o en 512-974-7963, Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. enlace de electrónico envíe un correo junta al la Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de …
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Austin Music Venue Preservation EDI Overlay Background In passing several music and arts resolutions in the last six years, the City of Austin committed itself to being at the forefront of a national conversation about how music, arts and cultural organizations can and should reflect and embrace diversity in all the ways it is experienced and understood, in all communities across the city. In a follow-up report to the Omnibus Resolution that was passed by city council on March 3, 2016, the Mayor’s working group recommended the integration of arts, music and culture and equity, diversity, and inclusion in all policies, and as a core value across departments and operations. The Mayor’s working group noted the following: Despite great efforts to foster inclusion and diversity in City benefitted programming, we find that equity, diversity, and inclusion remains under emphasized in the arts/music/culture arena. The first set of Music and Creative Ecosystem Stabilization Recommendations from the June 2016 staff Omnibus report have limited mention of equity, diversity, and inclusion in their set of recommendations. We found difficulty in truly representing Austin’s diversity in the composition of our working groups. Moving forward, in these recommendations it is crucial that we approach implementation through an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens, applying a critical equity filter upon each recommendation prior to implementation. Further, we urge the City of Austin to adopt equity, diversity, and inclusion in all policies and as a core value across departments and operations along with music, arts, and culture. The initiation of these changes should include a timeline with metrics and goals that support the integration of equity, diversity, and inclusion as described by 2021. The challenges for a commercial music industry in Austin that is a portrait of inequality, in a city known as the most economically segregated in the U.S., are myriad. ● Communities of color, each facing unique barriers to opportunity, are underrepresented in the Austin music economy. ● The historical lack of representation of people of color in Austin music and systemic inequities inhibits participation, creating less access and a lack of ownership, professional networks and mentorship, audience and genre development, physical spaces and platforms to explore. ● The white dominant culture in Austin music has historically undervalued people of color and has blocked career pathways in live music, from performance to talent buying to event promoting. The last Austin Music Census showed that small percentages …
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Austin Music Commission - Music Venue Preservation Working Group’s Recommendation To the Economic Development Department and the Austin City Council (to be ratified Wed, Sep 30th) ARTICLE I: Music Venue Preservation Funding (1) Dedicated Music Venue Preservation Funding, known hereafter as “MVP,” should include programs that include a dedicated and exclusive Music Venues fund, as well as Legacy Businesses (i.e. 10-20 years in operation) - recognizing the central importance of music’s long standing contribution of cultural and economic value for the “Live Music Capital of the World.” ARTICLE II: Purpose (1) Mission The purpose of the MVP is to retain and preserve music venues with the outcome of both a sustainable music ecosystem and preservation of the music sector to assist Austin’s fast economic recovery. (2) Purpose Specific purposes for the MVP should include the following: Improve quality of life Economic development for small businesses - Prevention of iconic business closures - - - Culture/cultural retention & enhancement - Audience/workforce development. - Support Austin in fully-embracing its status as a music “world brand.” (3) Equity a) Racial "Racial Equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City of Austin recognizes that race is a primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of these wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity." b) Gender “Gender Equity is the condition when gender no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. We recognize that gender and sexism are particularly problematic in the Music Industry - including, but not limited to, venue ownership, frequency of gigs, income, and economic opportunities, as outlined in the 2015 Austin Music Census. We recognize that gender is a primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity also with this definition.” Any programs developed should include an equity overlay - including an acceptance of this Equity statement, criteria and process supporting it and capacity building opportunities embedded in the application process that furthers the equity mission and creates best outcomes and quality of life for all. Request.) built into final doc *footnote 1 (see Addendum for Equity Guidelines. Overlay available on (4) Funding Funding sources for the MVP should be …
20200930-2a: Venue Preservation Funding — original pdf
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200930-2a Date: September 30, 2020 Subject: Venue Preservation Funding Motioned By: Commissioner Graham Reynolds Seconded By: Commissioner Paul Pinon ARTICLE I: Music Venue Preservation Funding 1. Dedicated Music Venue Preservation Funding, known hereafter as “MVP,” should include programs that include a dedicated and exclusive Music Venues fund, as well as Legacy Businesses (i.e. 10-20 years in operation) - recognizing the central importance of music’s long standing contribution of cultural and economic value for the “Live Music Capital of the World.” ARTICLE II: Purpose 1. Mission The purpose of the MVP is to retain and preserve music venues with the outcome of both a sustainable music ecosystem and preservation of the music sector to assist Austin’s fast economic recovery. 2. Purpose Specific purposes for the MVP should include the following: Improve quality of life Prevention of iconic business closures Economic development for small businesses Culture/cultural retention & enhancement Audience/workforce development. Support Austin in fully-embracing its status as a music “world brand.” 3. Equity a. Racial "Racial Equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. 1 of 4 The City of Austin recognizes that race is a primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of these wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity." b. Gender “Gender Equity is the condition when gender no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. We recognize that gender and sexism are particularly problematic in the Music Industry - including, but not limited to, venue ownership, frequency of gigs, income, and economic opportunities, as outlined in the 2015 Austin Music Census. We recognize that gender is a primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity also with this definition.” Any programs developed should include an equity overlay - including an acceptance of this Equity statement, criteria and process supporting it and capacity building opportunities embedded in the application process that furthers the equity mission and creates best outcomes and quality of life for all. *footnote 1 (see Addendum for Equity Guidelines. Overlay available on Request.) built into final doc Funding Funding sources for the MVP should be deliberated and …