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Agenda

1. REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD May 8, 2024, at 2:30 pm City Hall Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism Commission Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Felicia Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daniel Ronan, Chair Aileen Bazan Mike Cannatti Stefani Mathis John Riedie Bishop Chappell Ed Bailey, Vice Chair Greg Chanon Rachel Magee Anna Panossian Christian Tschoepe AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on April 10, 2024. Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Ojeda, regarding the final deadline for training requirements and upcoming schedule changes for upcoming meetings. Presentation by Omar Lozano, Director of Music Marketing with Visit Austin, regarding Austin’s Music Ecosystem and Connections with Tourism. Presentation by Chip Adams, Community Relations and Outreach Specialist with the Texas Music Office - Office of Governor Greg Abbott, regarding the Music Economy in the State of Texas and its impact on Tourism Presentation by Will Bridges, Co-Owner of Antone’s Nightclub regarding the Music Economy from the vantage point of Austin Music Venues. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS WORKING GROUPS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Update from the Short-Term Rental Working Group on any new reports regarding the STRs recommendation and efforts with city council. Update from the Parks and Environment Working Group regarding the recommendation on Parks funding to city council. call 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 at felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Tourism Commission Board, please contact Felicia Ojeda at 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov. The next Tourism Commission meeting will be on June 12, 2024, in Board and Commission room 1101. at Austin Convention Center Department, Felicia Ojeda