Dear Austin City Council Members, As a collective group, we want to thank you for the current funding of $1.5mil that has already been approved to help musicians through this unprecedented crisis. Sadly, these funds are not enough to help our city’s music employers, venues, musicians, music workers, and music service providers survive the extended effects of COVID-19. The RISE funding (for individuals) may provide some direct assistance to members of these groups, but the CLEAR and ANCHOR funds were designed to support the local businesses and service providers that are critical bridges to having businesses and jobs for people to come back to once the crisis has passed. Below is our urgent ask for Council. The Austin Music community workers were the first to feel the crushing economic blow of SXSW’s cancellation and will also be the last to see any income as our City opens up. Tours and festivals, the largest employment revenue streams, will not resume until well into 2021 - painting an especially bleak picture economically for music workers, as well as for physical and mental health outcomes, as potential income and employment losses push a year out. Together we are requesting the following city council support: • Maintain the staff recommendation levels for CLEAR funding for local business employers - not only the amount originally recommended by Staff, but also including the proposed $35mil increase to Council on May 28th; and Inclusion of eligibility for music support service nonprofits inside of ANCHOR funding (see below). • • Support for $6mil for Creative Sector Assistance and growth of Austin Musician Disaster Relief Fund ($1.5mil) + Austin creative Space Disaster Relief Fund ($1mil). Critical CLEAR dollars for local businesses are being proposed for repurposing to programs for individuals like RISE. Without CLEAR dollars for monthly rent relief, most employers of musicians and music workers will be out of business permanently. The resulting loss of jobs and income will have a long term, detrimental cascading effect for housing, food and health insecurity for individuals. Similarly, each of our music service provider organizations has experienced reductions in normal nonprofit fundraising streams - without access to disaster relief, we expect many of our organizations to reach funding limits and shutter. Closure or interruption of service to these at-risk recipients will further damage lives and future recovery prospects. In reviewing the language for organizations eligible for ANCHOR funds, the areas health …
AUSTIN CULTURAL TOURISM AND LIVE MUSIC ECONOMY Red River Cultural District Support Recommendation 202006o4-001 WHEREAS, the Imagine Austin plan states that creativity is a cornerstone of Austin's identity and economic prosperity, and arts, culture, and creativity are essential keys to the City's unique and distinctive identity, and further are valued as vital contributors to our community's character, quality of life and economy, and collectively, the Austin music and creative ecosystem generates rich, social, cultural and economic benefits; and WHEREAS, on March 3, 2016, Council approved Resolution 20160303-019, the Music and Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, which affirmed support for the music and creative ecosystem through short- and long- term goals specific to cultural tourism, revenue development, and venue retention; and WHEREAS, on March 26, 2020, Council approved Resolution 2020326-91, directed the City Manager to “develop programs to support Austinites that have been economically impacted by the public health crisis, including, but not limited to, the small and local businesses, musicians, and workers in the creative, hospitality, service, retail, restaurant, music, child care, construction, and film industries and other associated industries impacted by the COVID- 19 related cancellation of major events, including, but not limited to the 2020 SXSW Festival” ; and WHEREAS, on May 7, 2020, Council approved Resolution 20200507-023, directing the City Manager to develop an initial program directed towards sustaining small and local non-profit organizations and businesses using a portion of federal dollars designated for pandemic-related relief, and partner in the creation of a regional Economic Response Dashboard; and WHEREAS, on May 21, 2020, Council approved Resolution 20200521-095, directing the City Manager to prepare and take appropriate action to ensure the long-term sustainability of Austin's creative culture, including its arts and music industries; and WHEREAS, on May 21, 2020, Council approved Resolution 20200521-096, related to economic recovery and revitalization associated with the live music ecosystem, including in the Red River Cultural District, and authorizing the City Manager to implement feasible strategies; and WHEREAS, the recent impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local economy and specifically to small businesses such as live music venues, restaurants, and bars may result in permanent closures of iconic venues if support is not provided to these industries; and WHEREAS, the recent impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has eliminated most fundraising opportunities for the local music nonprofits; and WHEREAS, the recent impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has eliminated revenue streams and work opportunities for …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on June 3, 2020 via videoconference. June 3, 2020 Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Parliamentarian – Oren Rosenthal, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 3:07pm The Music Commission meeting was held with social distancing modifications due to Coronavirus restrictions. Public comment was allowed on specific item numbers via telephone. The following speakers called in to speak: Julieann Banks spoke in favor of the Music Disaster Relief Fund but against some of the requirements; Patrick Buchta spoke about safe gig guidelines for musicians and venues engaging in live music performances during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Special Called Meeting on May 6, 2020. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Leveton seconds, motion carries 8-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Live Music Fund following update from the Live Music Fund Working Group. No action taken. a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the digital live music portal. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action following by Reenie Collins regarding the impact of Covid-19 on Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) and the Music Industry. No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Nakia Reynoso regarding the Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund eligibility requirements. No action taken. d. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Rebecca Reynolds regarding the Creative Space Disaster Relief Program. Commissioner Garcia motions to have special called meeting and staff update on the item and discuss eligibility requirements. Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 8-0. e. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Cody Cowan regarding deployment of Commercial Loans for Economic Assistance and Recovery (CLEAR) 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES June 3, 2020 funds for disaster relief and identification of music non-profits for Austin Nonprofit Civic Health Organizations Relief (ANCHOR) eligibility. No action taken. f. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the City's response to the Covid-19 as it relates to the Music Industry. Commissioners discuss moving item to Future Agenda Items. No action taken. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Commissioner Reynolds motions and Commissioner Garcia seconds Discussion and Possible Action on the Music Disaster Relief Fund eligibility requirements and current state following …
Special Meeting of the Music Commission May 6, 2020 Music Commission Special Meeting to be held May 6, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 5 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 6 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963 or kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live MUSIC COMMISSION MAY 6, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. OLD BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from Special Called Meeting April 8, and Regularly Scheduled Meeting March 2, 2020. a. Discussion and Possible Action on the Music Disaster Relief Fund b. Discussion and Possible Action on the Creative Space Assistance Program (CSAP), following a presentation by Kim McCarson, Economic and Business Liaison, Music Division, Economic Development Department c. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund Working Group a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the creation of a digital live music portal 3. NEW BUSINESS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on May 6, 2020 via videoconference. May 6, 2020 Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 3:09pm The Music Commission meeting was held with social distancing modifications due to Coruna virus restrictions. Public comment was allowed on specific item numbers via telephone. The following speakers called in to speak: David Christopher, Zodiac Studios, speaking on New Business Item 3 in favor of the creation of a digital live music portal. The following speakers call in to speak on Old Business Item 2a: Harry Edohoukwa in favor of MusiCares as third party; David Messier in support of MusiCares; Heather Wagner Reed in support of MusiCares; Laura Mordecai in support of MusiCares; Nakia Reynoso, Austin Texas Musicians discusses 2a and also 3a not in support of a new music channel but using resources that already exist; Adrian Quesada in support of MusiCares; Erin Ivey, Recording Academy Texas Chapter, in support of MusiCares. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on March 2, 2020. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pike seconds, motion carries 10-0. Approval of Minutes from Special Called Meeting on April 8, 2020. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Garcia seconds, motion carries 10-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Music Disaster Relief Fund. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Creative Space Assistance (CSAP), following a presentation by Kim McCarson, Economic and Business Liaison, Music Division, Economic Development Department. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Carney seconds to accept members of the Joint Arts and Music CSAP Working Group: Commissioner Reynolds, Vice-chair Mahone, and Commissioner Sullivan. Motion carries 10-0. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES May 6, 2020 c. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund Working Group. Secretary Patterson gives update. No action taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the creation of a live music portal. Commissioner Garcia motions to table item to next meeting, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 10-0. Commissioner Garcia motions to reopen discussion from Item 2.c, seconded by Commissioner Pike. Vice-chair Mahone nominates 2 new members to the Live Music …
Special Meeting of the Music Commission April 8, 2020 Music Commission Meeting to be held April 8, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, DATE by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 8, 2020 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7963 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live MUSIC COMMISSION APRIL 8, 2020, 3:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on March 2, 2020. Discussion of and Possible Action on the impact of the Corona virus on the music community, including but not limited to a resolution requesting that the City Council create a Music Disaster Relief Fund to assist Musicians and related service professionals and workers affected by the Corona virus. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least …
Austin Music Commission Resolution Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund WHEREAS, the City of Austin has invested significant resources in developing and executing initiatives that help accelerate the grow of the music industry infrastructure; and, WHEREAS, collectively, the Austin music ecosystem generates rich, social, cultural and economic benefit; and, WHEREAS, in addition to its economic development role, the City of Austin through its ATX Music Office regularly assists live music venues with the City-required permits and works closely with both small and large festivals on issues related to temporary event permits and other requested City resources for holding those events and helps to mediate agreements related to outdoor music issues; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Music Office has recently begun setting funding criteria in the development of the Live Music Fund and is developing funding criteria for the Creative Space Assistance Program to support Austin’s live music venues and musicians; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has passed various resolutions directed at supporting Austin’s musicians and music industry and in particular, City Council Resolution No. 20160303- 019, the Music and Creative Ecosystem Resolution to address a variety of priorities, goals, and objectives; and, WHEREAS, in spite of the City of Austin’s significant contribution to the music industry, the recent threat of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) has necessitated that the City declare a local disaster because of the potential health risk; and, WHEREAS, this local disaster cancelled the South by Southwest music festival that the city was set to host during March 13-22; and, WHEREAS, community gatherings of 2, 10 or 250 people or more anywhere in Austin- Travis County have been prohibited by Orders adopted by the City of Austin and Travis County to slow the transmission of COVID-19; and, WHEREAS, SXSW’s absence and the prohibition of the music nightlife economy will undoubtedly impact the Austin economy and negatively affect the many music-related industry small businesses, venues, and local musicians who rely on SXSW and the music nightlife economy for their subsistence; and, WHEREAS, the issues raised by the cancellation of SXSW and the prohibition of the music nightlife economy will mean that SXSW and the music industry will not inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy and as a result music related local and small businesses, gig workers, music venues, service industry workers, musicians, event workers, and other music related workers who depend on SXSW and …
Austin Music Commission Resolution Recommendation Number 20200408-2a: Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund WHEREAS, the City of Austin has invested significant resources in developing and executing initiatives that help accelerate the grow of the music industry infrastructure; and, WHEREAS, collectively, the Austin music ecosystem generates rich, social, cultural and economic benefit; and, WHEREAS, in addition to its economic development role, the City of Austin through its ATX Music Office regularly assists live music venues with the City-required permits and works closely with both small and large festivals on issues related to temporary event permits and other requested City resources for holding those events and helps to mediate agreements related to outdoor music issues; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Music Office has recently begun setting funding criteria in the development of the Live Music Fund and is developing funding criteria for the Creative Space Assistance Program to support Austin’s live music venues and musicians; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has passed various resolutions directed at supporting Austin’s musicians and music industry and in particular, City Council Resolution No. 20160303- 019, the Music and Creative Ecosystem Resolution to address a variety of priorities, goals, and objectives; and, WHEREAS, in spite of the City of Austin’s significant contribution to the music industry, the recent threat of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) has necessitated that the City declare a local disaster because of the potential health risk; and, WHEREAS, this local disaster cancelled the South by Southwest music festival that the city was set to host during March 13-22; and, WHEREAS, community gatherings of 2, 10 or 250 people or more anywhere in Austin- Travis County have been prohibited by Orders adopted by the City of Austin and Travis County to slow the transmission of COVID-19; and, WHEREAS, SXSW’s absence and the prohibition of the music nightlife economy will undoubtedly impact the Austin economy and negatively affect the many music-related industry small businesses, venues, and local musicians who rely on SXSW and the music nightlife economy for their subsistence; and, WHEREAS, the issues raised by the cancellation of SXSW and the prohibition of the music nightlife economy will mean that SXSW and the music industry will not inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy and as a result music related local and small businesses, gig workers, music venues, service industry workers, musicians, event workers, and other music related workers who depend …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200408-2b Date: April 8, 2020 Subject: Music Disaster Relief Fund Motioned By: Chair, Rick Carney Recommendation The Music Commission supports City Council’s efforts to fund disaster relief, especially Council Member Flannigan’s item 91 (March 26, 2020 agenda) and Council Member Tovo’s item 86 (April 9, 2020 agenda) with the following addendums: Seconded By: Graham Reynolds 1. That additional funds are searched for before using the Live Music Fund. If the Live Music Fund is used, Music Commission support is contingent on replenishing the Live Music Fund. 2. The Music Commission recommends an advisory group be formed to guide the distribution of the disaster relief funds. 3. The Music Commission supports that Chair Rick Carney serve as Chair of 4. The Music Commission recommends that a third party be used to distribute 5. The Music Commission recommends that further stakeholder input be the advisory group. the funds. collected. Description of Recommendation to Council The Music Commission recognizes the urgency in bringing about funding for emergency for musicians and the music industry and for that reason it recommends that available funds from current sources be brought forward. This includes HOT funds previously designated for music. The Music Commission notes that this is a one time use of these funds and the Live Music Working Committee will continue its work in crafting recommendations for a future use of HOT funds. The AMC notes that staff capacity may be at its limits and for that reason we recommend that an outside third party may be needed to quickly establish eligibility criteria for the use of funds. Additionally that outside parties be designated to participate in the funding decision making process that have subject matter expertise in the music industry. Vote For: 8 (Chair - Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne- Charlotte Patterson, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Graham Reynolds) Against: Abstain: 0 Absent: Attest: Kim McCarson, Liaison 3 Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Paul Pinon, Stuart Sullivan 0 1 of 2 2 of 2
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on April 8, 2020 via videoconference. April 8, 2020 Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 3:12pm The Music Commission meeting was held with social distancing modifications due to Coruna virus restrictions. Public comment was allowed on specific item numbers via telephone. The following speakers called in to speak on New Business item 2: Nakia Reynoso representing Austin Texas Musicians stated he is not in support of Council item 86 as currently written. He does not want to take money from other hospitality industry; he is in support of more stakeholder input to understand immediate needs. Reenie Collins representing Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) asks that input from stakeholders and other organizations such as HAAM be considered. She explains that some musicians are having to face choosing between eating and paying rent or healthcare. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on March 2, 2020. No action taken. 2. NEW BUSINESS Discussion of and Possible Action on the impact of the Corona virus on the music community, including but not limited to a resolution requesting that the City Council create a Music Disaster Relief Fund to assist Musicians and related service professionals and workers affected by the Corona virus. Commissioner Garcia motions and Commissioner Reynolds seconds to approve the Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund recommendation. Motion carries 8-0. Chair Carney motions and Commissioner Reynolds seconds to approve recommendation that the Music Commission supports City Council’s efforts to fund disaster relief, especially Council Member Flannigan’s item 91 (March 26, 2020 agenda) and Council Member Tovo’s item 86 (April 9, 2020 agenda) with the following addendums: 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES April 8, 2020 1. That additional funds are searched for before using the Live Music Fund. If the Live Music Fund is used, Music Commission support is contingent on replenishing the Live Music Fund. 2. The Music Commission recommends an advisory group be formed to guide the distribution of the disaster relief funds. 3. The Music Commission supports that Chair Rick Carney serve as Chair of 4. The Music Commission recommends that a third party …
Music Commission Special Called Meeting - Monday, March 16, 2020, 6:30pm Austin City Hall – Council Chambers Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. 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 March 2, 2020. a. Chair Carney addresses the SXSW cancellation and the impact on the music community. a. Discussion of and Possible Action on the cancellation of SXSW and its impact on the community, including but not limited to a resolution requesting that the City Council create a Music Disaster Relief Fund to assist Musicians and related service professionals and workers affected by the cancellation of SXSW. 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.
Music Commission Monday, March 2, 2020, 6:30pm Austin City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 February 3, 2019. a. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Austin Police Department staff b. Discussion and Possible Action on Joint Arts and Music Commissions’ Creative Space on amplified sound enforcement. Acquisition and Improvements plan. c. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding. d. Discussion and Possible Action on musician pay. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Following a staff update, Discussion and Possible Action on the Creative Space Assistance Program (CSAP), including a temporary music-arts working group to lead the formation of a CSAP Committee. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Helpful SXSW reminder to venues and meeting planners 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.
Music Commission Monday, February 3, 2020, 6:30pm Austin City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA 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 January 6, 2019. a. Discussion and Possible Action on musician pay. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Agent of Change. c. Discussion and Possible Action on Joint Arts and Music Commissions’ Creative Space Acquisition and Improvements plan. d. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding. a. Discussion and Possible Action with Caren Kelleher, Founder and President, Gold Rush CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS Vinyl. 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 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.
February 3, 2020 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on February 3, 2020 at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian – Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 6:41pm 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. Aaron Lack, Austin Federation of Musicians speaks about musician pay. Felicia Pena from the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber speaks about health care survey to learn about how musicians who are people of color are accessing health care. Pat Buchta announces Austin Texas Musicians hosting weekly music industry meet-up at Beerland at 8:00pm every Monday night to discuss issues. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on January 6, 2020. Commissioner Duarte motions to approve, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 11-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT None 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on musician pay. Sadie Wolfe and Zeke Jarmon signed up to speak. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Agent of Change. Rebecca Reynolds, Music Venue Alliance, signed up to speak. No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action on Joint Arts and Music Commissions’ Creative Space Acquisition and Improvements plan. No action taken. d. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding. Colin McDonald signed up to speak. No action taken. 1 February 3, 2020 a. Discussion and Possible Action with Caren Kelleher, Founder and President, Gold Rush AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 4. NEW BUSINESS Vinyl. No action taken. 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS None. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion and Possible Action on amplified sound compatibility and enforcement. Commissioner Leveton motions, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Joint Arts and Music Commissions’ Creative Space Acquisition and Improvements plan. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pike seconds. c. Discussion and Possible Action on regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax funding. Commissioner Patterson motions, Commissioner Garcia seconds. d. Discussion and Possible Action on musician pay. Commissioner Leveton motions, Commissioner Sullivan …
Music Commission Monday, January 6, 2020, 6:30pm Austin City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on December 2, 2019. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Joint Arts and Music Commissions’ Creative Space Acquisition and Improvements plan. b. Discussion and Possible Action regarding working group for possible Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding. 4. NEW BUSINESS 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 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.
SAMPLE PROPOSED SELECTION CRITERIA AUSTIN CREATIVE SPACE BOND Eligibility Requirements ● Equity ○ Short description (300 words or less) of how an equity-driven process was incorporated into the vision for the proposed project (ex: did you speak to community members in the district, did you use data from the Community Survey results, and how did this inform your project proposal) ● Operator Capacity ○ Operator must have been established/operating in Austin for a minimum of 2 years. ○ Operator must demonstrate a strong track record of successful community engagement (provide # of programming hours per year, estimated # of community members served, and demographics of those served) ○ Operator must demonstrate stable financial history (no late rent payments, no significant operating budget deficiencies for the past 2 years) ● Financial Feasibility ○ Development budget and approximate schedule must be provided ○ Total project costs cannot exceed $12,000,000 unless they are fully funded (projects with funding gaps will not be considered) ○ Operating budget (10 year pro-forma) must be provided ○ Operating budget must include appropriate amount of operating and capital reserves and cannot have more than 3 years of negative cash flow ● Identify Applicant Structure/Roles - Must meet or exceed the City’s requirements for women / minority owned businesses ○ Ownership ○ Construction Project Manager ○ Property Manager/Operator ○ Programming Phase I: Priority Criteria Proposed project must score a minimum of 85/100 points in Phase I, across the three categories below, in order to advance to Phase II of the selection process ● Equity (40 points) ○ Free or significantly reduced rate multi-purpose, creative space offered to underserved/marginalized individuals/groups at a minimum of 10 hours per month (or 2 events per month) ○ At least one letter of support for the proposed project by an individual or organization from underserved/marginalized community ○ At least 33% of an organization’s leadership and staff/administration is comprised of people from underserved/marginalized groups or communities of color ● Amenities (35 points) ○ Flexible rehearsal spaces to include small rooms for bands/theater companies/performance artists to rehearse (approximately 10,000 square feet) ○ Performance theater with at least 50 person capacity (may include outdoors) ○ Visual arts studio and gallery space (approximately 10,000 square feet) ○ Live music & entertainment venue with at least 250 person capacity ○ Classroom space ○ Building and improvements must comply with ADA regulations ○ Other / additional amenities unique to the …
