EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 20222, at City Hall – Board and Commissions Room located at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas 78701. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Endi Silva called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:09pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Larry Amaro, Member (Arrived at 6:12pm) Endi Silva, Chair Angelica Navarro, Member Tomas Salas, Member Litza Gonzales, Member David Goujon, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Greg Gonzalez, Member (Arrived at 6:27pm) Board Members Absent: Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Art Navarro, Member Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No Public Communication. However, Chair Silva announced to the Board that there were two new Board Members. She welcomed both Members and asked for them to introduce themselves. Member Navarro introduced herself, stating that she was born and raised in Austin, Texas as an East Austinite and was looking forward to serving on the ESB-MACC Board. Member Amaro introduced himself, letting the Board know he was born and raised in Austin. He grew up in East Austin, attending Brooke and Govalle Elementary, Allan Junior High School, and Johnson High School. He mentioned he has attended many Board meetings, expressing that he is interested in the MACC and all it stands for. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of October 2, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Goujon’s motion. Member Gonzales seconded the motion. Vote (6.2). Members Amaro and Navarro abstained. Motion passed. Member Maga Rojas and Art Navarro absent. 1 CHAIR REPORT 2. Chair Silva expressed her respect for MACC staff and acknowledged their dedication to the Día de Los Muertos events happening November 1st, 2nd and 5th. Chair Silva gave a brief overview of the agenda items, informing the Advisory Board they would be having an engaging discussion on 64 Rainey’s Pocket Park, what they want to do with it, how they can showcase the history, legacy, and importance of the historical value of that very sacred space. She also reported there would be an important discussion to …
MACC Staff Report – 12/7/22 Website - Facebook - Virtual Programs SIGNATURE EVENT: Dia de los Muertos WWW.DAYOFTHEDEADATX.NET Nov 2- Presentation of the Altars- An intimate, culturally rooted celebration that emphasized the ofrendas (altars). 300 people attended including a group of Latino veterans, neighbors, and community elders. -Altar presentation by Mariana Nuño Ruiz McEnroe, author of the book Dining with the Dead -Limpias by Marika Alvarado, Lipan Apache healer -Performance by Austin Samba -Over 200 AVA art kits by help heal veterans/ Austin Veterans Arts Fest -Photography portraits by Roj Rodriguez -Free hot chocolate, pan de muerto, tamales -Many attendees brought notes, flowers, photocopies of photographs to add to the collective altar Nov 5, Large Scale Festival – A well-attended (3200 people!) multidisciplinary event with visual and performing arts. Live music and dance performances by El Combo Oscuro, Conjunto Los Oinkys with Susan Torres, Sergio Guerrero Family Tribute Band, Danza Azteca Guadalupana, Ballet Folklorico de Austin. Hosted by Lorena Placencia from Telemundo. -MexAmeriCon, Austin’s first Latinx Comic Book Convention (Comic Con) -Local Womxn of Color-centered marketplace Frida Friday ATX -Interactive Shadow Puppet Show by the Austin Public Library, -Sugar skull decorating & face painting by MACC Education -Sculpture Installations by Las Piñatas ATX / Latinos in Architecture -Loteria games, children’s face painting -Outreach fair with 12 local non-profits including Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin -4 food trucks plus food vendor in the concession stand NEW RESOURCE: “My MACC” “Welcome to My MACC, your guide to MACC programming while we are closed for construction!” www.MyMACC.org Browse, sort by location or program, updated daily. Locations for our programs and office www.MACCVirtual.org Watch our videos and online content including art galleries, performances, lessons Exhibits: December Events: Education: After School: Austin Studio Tours On display Nov 1- December 8 in the Sam Z Coronado Gallery Figuralo Youth Art Exhibit Will go live online on Dec 10th Access the artwork online at Smithsonian Learning Lab or www.MaccVirtual.org Groundbreaking Ceremony, Dec 10th PRESS RELEASE: ENGLISH/ SPANISH 9:30 am - Music by Daniel Llanes 9:50 am - Blessing of the Grounds - Daniel Llanes 10 am - Groundbreaking Speakers and Ceremony • MACC instructors: Cassie Smith, Vanessa Montano, and Donna Hoffman • Completed 2 month of programming • Group Site: Meadowbrook, Bouldin Creek, Santa Rita, Booker T. Washington • SmartKids Coordinators: Elvira Gutierrez • After School will run through spring semester • Dates: October 10 – May …
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, November 2, 2022 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Endi Silva, Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member Litza Gonzales, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Arthur Navarro, Member David Goujon, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Greg Gonzalez, Member Angelica Navarro, Member Tomas Salas, Member 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 (3) three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Regular Meeting of October 5, 2022 2. The Chair will brief the board and encourage board dialogue on agenda items. CHAIR REPORT STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights 4. Staff Report on 64 Rainey St. 5. Discussion and action on re-assignment of members to working groups. (Silva, Goujon) 6. Presentation on the Palm District plan by Stevie Greathouse, Manager with the Housing and Planning Division. 7. Discussion and possible action on City Council request for additional funding for ESB DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS MACC Phase 2 renovation and expansion project. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Arts - Joint Cultural Committee liaison report 9. Transportation 10. Phase 2 Project 11. Ethnographic 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 Michelle Rojas at the …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, October 5, 20222, at City Hall – Board and Commissions Room located at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas 78701. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Vice Chair David Goujon called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:08pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: David Goujon, Vice Chair Endi Silva, Chair Litza Gonzales, Member (Arrived at 6:15pm) Tomas Salas, Member (Left at 6:42pm) Gerardo Gandy, Member Greg Gonzalez, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Board Members Absent: Art Navarro, Member Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Anna Maciel, Community Member stated that since the Special Called Meeting did not take place on September 27th, she would like to request the Friends of the MACC be present and included on the next meeting agenda. • Maciel expressed that the organization utilizes the name of the MACC, so it is important to know how Friends of the MACC are utilizing the funds. She believes this is a way to have some sort of accountability as well as to have an organization or gather stakeholders to raise money to help collect funds for the center. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of July 6, 2022, were approved on Chair Silva’s motion. Member Maga Rojas seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (7.0). Motion passed. Member Navarro absent. CHAIR REPORT 2. Chair Silva stated there was no report but expressed her gratitude towards Vice Chair Goujon conducting the meeting in her stead. She also thanked the Board Members for making the meeting priority. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Marketing Representative provided a report on Viva Mexico letting the Board know the event was a huge success notating over 3,000 participants were in attendance. • Tamzarian shared an update of the current and upcoming exhibits, September LAAP highlights, programs for the month of October and early November, as well as the MACC’s outreach events. • She gave a brief update of the Día de Los Muertos preparation and planned festivities for the centers last on-site Signature Event. (Please see the …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements November 2, 2022 Heidi Tse, PWD - Capital Delivery Project Manager Design Phase (Current phase of project) Design Development (DD) In Progress • Began March 16, 2022, with projected completion in Fall 2022 o Construction will be phased (2 phases) Site Work Building construction o It is imperative the project stays on schedule as construction costs have escalated significantly and delays will drive costs up. Construction market conditions are volatile Supply chain issues resulting in long lead times and open-ended shipping charges Labor shortages Inflation • The site permit application was submitted to the Development Services Department (DSD) for regulatory compliance, and comments were received at the end of July. The Joint Venture (JV) submitted the comprehensive site plan package in September 2022. Rounds of comments from DSD and responses from the JV are on-going. • An initial DD Construction Cost reconciliation was completed in late July with continued work by the MACC staff, JV, and Rogers-O’Brien (RO) to align the design scope to meet budget. A second pricing effort was performed in late October and is expected to conclude in November. o Since the initial DD reconciliation was completed in July, the project team developed value engineering strategies reviewed by ESB-MACC staff and the Parks and Recreation Department. In order to keep the project close to the anticipated timeline and continue to build out as much of the original plan as possible, the Department has agreed to proceed with eliminating the lower level and an ADA improvement on the Hike and Bike trail at the ESB-MACC which would have served as a connector to the nearby Confluence project. This strategy was preferred by ESB- MACC staff. o Other remedies are being explored such as grant funding opportunities. • Once Design Development has concluded with scope and budget aligned, an updated set of drawings and images will be shared to the public for awareness to reflect the design. • Community Outreach to provide updates continue o Community Communication Forum (CCF) Reoccurring on 3rd Thursdays of each month at 12-1pm. On 8/18/22, six (6) attendees confirmed with four (4) members attending the meeting out of the twelve (12) members (Martha Cotera, Larry Amaro, Nick Block, Daniel Llanes). On 9/22/22, five (5) members attended (Charlotte Tonsor, Larry Amaro, Ana Maciel, Daniel Llanes, Tomas Salas). …
MACC Staff Report – 11/2/22 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs SIGNATURE EVENT: 3 days of events for DAY OF THE DEAD Nov 1- Austin Studio Tours Opening Reception with Big Medium Nov 2- Presentation of the Altars- Smaller Dia de Muertos celebration, altar presentation Nov 5, Festival for Dia de Los Muertos with live music and dance performances WWW.DAYOFTHEDEADATX.NET Presentation of the Altars Wednesday, November 2nd Community members who have created the altars this year are invited to present their altars to the public. Attendees will be able to enjoy a presentation, refreshments, and activities. The public is invited to contribute to a collective altar on that day, and the MACC will provide hot chocolate, pan de muerto, and tamales to attendees. This event takes place in the under the stairs area outside of the community gallery. In collaboration with AVAfest. -Altar presentation by Mariana Nuño Ruiz McEnroe, author of the book Dining with the Dead -Hot chocolate, pan de muerto, tamales -Limpias by Marika Alvarado, a Lipan Apache healer -Performance by Austin Samba -Free art kits by Austin Veterans Arts Fest -Photography portraits by Roj Rodriguez -Collective altar- may bring notes, flowers, photocopies of photographs Festival on the Zocalo Saturday, November 5th On Saturday from 4-10pm, the MACC will present our 15th annual festival on the Zocalo plaza. Free shuttle bus service from 3:00pm- 10:00pm at Sanchez Elementary. -MexAmeriCon, Austin’s first Latinx Comic Book Convention (Comic Con) -Local Womxn of Color-centered marketplace Frida Friday ATX -Interactive Shadow Puppet Show by the Austin Public Library, -Sugar skull decorating & face painting by MACC Education -Sculpture Installations by Las Piñatas ATX -Loteria games, children’s face painting, two art exhibits, food trucks, giveaways, and more! Current Exhibits: Day of the Dead Community Altars On display inside the community gallery until Nov 8 (voting day). Opening reception is on Wednesday, Nov 2 –Presentation of the Altars Austin Studio Tours On display Nov 1- December 8 in the Sam Z Coronado Gallery Opening reception on Nov 1st 6-9pm bigmedium.org/austinstudiotour November Events: Nov 4- An Evening with Authors Cynthia Orozco and Emilio Zamora 6pm (collaboration) Nov 8- voting day, the MACC is a polling place that day only. The altars will be up through this day. Nov 12- Taller Abierto Painting Class with teacher Miguel Santana. Nov 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 Austin Studio Tours Exhibit, open 3 consecutive weekends as well as weekdays. Education: -MACC …
Palm District Planning Initiative ESB-MACC Board November 2, 2022 Content Background and Study Area What We Heard Vision and Scenarios Implementation/Next Steps Background and Study Area Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 6 WE ARE HERE 7 Equity-Based Goals Create a safe, welcoming place history Preserve and interpret Enhance educational and cultural assets Provide economic benefits Increase access to housing Improve mobility and access Improve access to nature, enhance natural systems, and support an equitable, sustainable, resilient future 8 What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 700+ (3 Surveys) • Visioning Forum Attendees: 150+ • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 25+ 10 Survey Demographics 11 Visioning Forums 12 Targeted East Austin Engagement: • La Raza Roundtable • Current and Former Elected Officials • Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Tejano Democrats • Palm School Alumni • The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) • La Pena Arts, Inc. • Mexic-Arte • Nuestro Grupo/Academia Cuauhtli • AHMIGA (Latina civic and social networking organization) • Café Con Letras • L.A.C.E. • PODER • Long-time East Austin residents 13 American Institute of Architects Recommendations: 14 Vision and Scenarios VISION The Palm District is a vibrant historic hub of downtown where the past is honored, culture is celebrated, and the future is shaped. Dense transit-oriented development is balanced with history and natural spaces creating physical connections that invite people to move easily to and through the district. The district is a dynamic place, growing and evolving, while actively retaining families and individuals who have traditionally called this place home. Creativity and innovation are cultivated, and people from Austin and beyond are welcome to live, relax, work, play, learn, and connect with others. 16 INCLUSIVE GROWTH Growth in the district will provide a prosperous future for longtime and recent residents and for established and new businesses. 17 CULTURE The district will become a destination that celebrates its multi- cultural heritage. 18 CONNECTION Physical, cultural and social connections will be strengthened within downtown and between …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Recommendation Number: 20221102-7 Request for additional funding for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 expansion and renovation project. WHEREAS the ESB-MACC leased a portion of their property at 64 Rainey Street to Sackman Enterprises and used the funds to commission the 2018 Facility Expansion without the use of the General Fund, Hotel Occupancy Tax, the Rainey Historical District Fund, or the like. WHEREAS a comprehensive community engagement was completed as part of the 2018 Facility Expansion Plan which included community members and Austin City Council members. WHEREAS the 2018 Facility Expansion Plan included an estimated Phase 2 project cost between $30 Million and $42.5 Million. WHEREAS the Austin City Council unanimously voted to adopt the 2018 Facility Expansion Plan on May 24, 2018 with the intent to complete all remaining phases without preconditions on funding sources. WHEREAS the 2018 Bond Committee recommended, and Austin City Council approved $27 Million to be included under Proposition B for the ESB-MACC Phase 2 project. The original recommendation of $15 Million was insufficient to meet the outlined Phase 2 in the 2018 Facility Management Plan and was met with much community and ESB-MACC Advisory Board opposition. WHEREAS 74 percent of voters in the 2018 election voted in favor of Proposition B. WHEREAS the Joint Venture team of Miro Rivera Architects (Austin) and Estudio Tatiana Bilbao (Mexico City) was selected to lead the Phase 2 design in part because of their experience designing world-class facilities. WHEREAS the Joint Venture team’s first priority was to provide a Phase 2 Scope of Work outline that would provide clear guidance on what could be afforded with the 2018 Proposition B funds. This phase began in November 2020 and concluded in February 2021. The ESB-MACC Advisory Board unanimously approved the Phase 2 document at the March 3, 2021, Advisory Board meeting with a list of recommendations on how the Phase 2 project management team could maintain a transparent and equitable process. WHEREAS the ESB-MACC Advisory Board were notified at the May 13, 2021, Special Called Meeting of the Advisory Board that an additional $3 Million would be required to keep the project within budget. It was then noted that additional funds would become available through a Parkland Dedication Fund. It was the Advisory Board and community’s understanding that the design being developed was back under budget. WHEREAS …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 20222, at City Hall – Board and Commissions Room located at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas 78701. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Endi Silva called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:09pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Larry Amaro, Member (Arrived at 6:12pm) Endi Silva, Chair Angelica Navarro, Member Tomas Salas, Member Litza Gonzales, Member David Goujon, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Greg Gonzalez, Member (Arrived at 6:27pm) Board Members Absent: Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Art Navarro, Member Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No Public Communication. However, Chair Silva announced to the Board that there were two new Board Members. She welcomed both Members and asked for them to introduce themselves. Member Navarro introduced herself, stating that she was born and raised in Austin, Texas as an East Austinite and was looking forward to serving on the ESB-MACC Board. Member Amaro introduced himself, letting the Board know he was born and raised in Austin. He grew up in East Austin, attending Brooke and Govalle Elementary, Allan Junior High School, and Johnson High School. He mentioned he has attended many Board meetings, expressing that he is interested in the MACC and all it stands for. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of October 2, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Goujon’s motion. Member Gonzales seconded the motion. Vote (6.2). Members Amaro and Navarro abstained. Motion passed. Member Maga Rojas and Art Navarro absent. 1 CHAIR REPORT 2. Chair Silva expressed her respect for MACC staff and acknowledged their dedication to the Día de Los Muertos events happening November 1st, 2nd and 5th. • Chair Silva gave a brief overview of the agenda items, informing the Advisory Board they would be having an engaging discussion on 64 Rainey’s Pocket Park, what they want to do with it, how they can showcase the history, legacy, and importance of the historical value of that very sacred space. She also reported there would be an important discussion to …
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Endi Silva, Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Greg Gonzalez, Member Arthur Navarro, Member David Goujon, Vice Chair Litza Gonzales, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member 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 (3) three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Regular Meeting of July 6, 2022 2. The Chair will brief the board and encourage board dialogue on agenda items. CHAIR REPORT STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights 4. Staff Report on continuation of MACC programming during Phase 2 closures. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Presentation on the Rainey Street Trailhead, Butler Trail Arts + Culture Plan and Rainey Street Historic District Special Revenue Fund by Heidi Anderson and Charlotte Tonsor from The Trail Conservancy, Council Member Katie Tovo - City Council District 9, Luke Urie and Mirna Garcia from Austin Transportation. 6. Discussion and possible action the Rainey Street Trailhead and Special Revenue Fund. 7. Presentation on the lot at 64 Rainey Street by Laura Esparza, Division Manger for Parks and Recreation. 8. Discussion and possible action on the lot at 64 Rainey Street. (Silva, Goujon) 9. Presentation on initial concepts for Heritage Wayfinding Design by Principal in Charge, John Bosio with Merje Design. 10. Discussion and possible action on ESB MACC Phase 2 renovation and expansion project. (Goujon, Maga Rojas) 11. Discussion and action on re-assignment of members …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, July 6, 2022 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: Endi Silva, Chair David Goujon, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Litza Gonzales, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Board Member Absent: Wayne Lopes, Member Art Navarro, Vice Chair CALL TO ORDER: Chair Silva called the Board Meeting to order at 6:07 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Larry Amaro discussed being involved in the 2018 plan discussion. He mentioned his concern with the lack of community engagement for Phase 2. Maria Elena Rodriguez talked about wanting the Phase 2 project to be transparent and wanting community members to be involved in the planning and all through the project. She expressed wanting to see more local artists and musicians represented at the MACC. APPROVAL OF April 6, 2022 MINUTES 1. Member Goujon made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Member Gandy seconded the motion. Vote passed. (6.0) CHAIR REPORT 2. Chair Silva thanked Vice Chair Goujon for attending the meeting in person as she was not able to. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Supervisor Tamzarian provided an update on the upcoming exhibits and programs for the month of April. Presentation by Lorie Martinez, Culture and Arts Education Coordinator on Latino Artist Access Program Activities. Manager Rojas presented staffing position updates and the continuation of MACC programs and activities once the MACC is closed for construction. 4. Ricardo Soliz and Tom Migl presented on the alley way vacation project. Soliz discussed the history of 64 Rainey Street and the process to file for vacation of an alley way. He explained 1 that all City departments vested in the process would have to give their ok to proceed with the project. He explained that City of Austin Fire Department staff were very considered with closing of the alleyway because of how busy the Rainey Street area is with vehicles. Soliz presented a plan that the Fire department had agreed might be a way to support the vacation of the alleyway. Migl mentioned that due to safety concerns the fire department did not want to loose circulation through the alleyway in case of emergencies. In studying the area, Fire proposed that an additional 8 ft of 64 Rainey land be given up for parking spaces. There would now be able to keep 20 …
PROGRAM CONTINUATION DURING PHASE 2 Presented By : Michelle Rojas Page 01 SITE CLOSURE UPDATES The MACC Campus will close to the public on December 18, 2022. Last day to accept new rentals and COA Reservations – July 15. Last date for collaborations November 30, 2022. Last day for program activities – Sunday, December 18. Page 02 PROGRAM CONTINUATION GOALS The ESB MACC is committed to the continuation of programs during the Phase 2 closures. We see the closure as an opportunity to extend programs to areas of the City where cultural programs are scarce. The goals are to continue providing signature events and programs at locations such as recreation centers and libraries and to keep the existing staff working on MACC related programs. Page 03 CONTINUOUS CONVERSATIONS Beginning in October 2021, these are some of the conversations and items completed October 2021 sent communication to all LAAP artists to apply to the Artist Access Program (AAP) to secure rehearsal and performance space for 2023. Application Open October 15 to December 22, 2021 Reminded all LAAP artists during in person meetings and emails at least 6 more times. 6 of the LAAP Artists apply and are accepted to the program LAAP artists that did not apply were informed that they would have assistance securing contract class contracts with sites like Recreation Centers. Page 03 PHASE 2 EXHIBIT February 2022 Phase 2 MACC Exhibit discussions between staff and Phase 2 working group March 2022 Phase 2 Digital Exhibit and In Person Physical Exhibit completed Exhibits included Programming Surveys for 2023 to 2024 as well as post 2024 and Beyond Phase 2 Exhibit displayed from March 9 to March 31 in Coronado Gallery during SXSW and the MACCnifico! event. PROGRAMMING 2022-2024 During the approximately 2 years that the MACC will be under construction, programming will be conducted off-site. The MACC staff is excited to bring programs into the community, directly to YOU! Fill out the link below to request programming at your school, community center, or other gathering space! Where would you like a MACC program? PROGRAMMING POST-2024 We want to hear from you! When the newly expanded MACC building opens to the public, what programs do you want to see? When the MACC reopens, there will be new spaces and expanded spaces, so tell us what kind of events, classes, and other opportunities you would like to see! Page 03 CONTINUING …
ESB Mexican American Cultural Center Oct. 5, 2022 RAINEY ST. TRAILHEAD BUTLER TRAIL ARTS + CULTURE PLAN THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY A D N E G A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND COUNCIL MEMBER KATHIE TOVO CITY OF AUSTIN PLACEMAKING TTF PARK OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (POMA) S E T A D P U F T T RAINEY ST TRAILHEAD BUTLER TRAIL ARTS + CULTURE PLAN A M O P F T T I P H S R E N T R A P D R A P Partnership A Criteria ● Minimum 7 year history of collaboration with PARD/COA ● Is in alignment with COA/PARD mission, vision and values ● Minimum 5 years proven philanthropic fundraising with sustained and/or year-over-year growth related to specific vision plan projects, operational items, maintenance, and/or program activation Management and Implementation ● Annual programming plan - community engagement, fundraising ● Implementation plan - operations, maintenance, programming ● Management committee - meets quarterly, includes AIPP, WPD, PWD S W E V I - D A E H L I A R T T S Y E N A R I D A E H L I A R T T S Y E N A R I Project Status: ● Site Development Permit Approved ● Council Approved the Alternative Delivery Method - CSP (Competitive Sealed Proposal) Finalizing Parkland Improvement Agreement (PIA) ● ● Bidding in Sept/Oct ● Construction projected to start Nov/Dec ● Historical Rainey Banner Content in Progress Boards, Commissions, Etc. Presentations: ● Downtown Commission (1/19/22) ● Waller Creek Design District (1/19/22) ● Design Commission (2/28/22) ● Waller Creek Local Gov’t Corp (3/9/22) ● Parks Board Directors Report update - added to Director’s report (March ‘22) ● Pedestrian Advisory Council (4/4/22) ● Bicycle Advisory Council (4/19/22) ● Planning Commission (5/10/22) ● City Council for PIA Negotiate & Execute with PARD (7/28/22) I Y R O T S H D O O H R O B H G E N Y E N A R I I Butler Trail Arts + Culture Plan ● Common Waters event held May 14 ● Team is continuing w/ engagement & initial plan development S R E T A W N O M M O C S R E T A W N O M M O C S R E T A W N O M M O C The enthusiastic group of artists, musicians, volunteers and trail peeps coming together …
Heritage Wayfinding Manual Economic Development Department • Heritage Tourism Division HERITAGE WAYFINDING MANUAL GOAL Develop a manual inclusive of sign types and historic interpretive elements within districts to enhance the visitor’s connectedness to place, history, culture and experience, including underrepresented sites that reflect Austin’s diverse communities. Key Points: • Initiative does not include fabrication or installation# • First step to creating a design guide • Serves as the foundational work for the districts that were previously allocated funding for wayfinding by the City Council# • Lays the foundation for future eligible districts HERITAGE WAYFINDING GUIDELINES EXAMPLE JOURNEY #2: WALKING TOUR PLAN JOURNEY DISCOVER Opportunity for Technology Opportunity for Local Art Opportunity for Branding Opportunity for Bilingual Info T C I R T S I D E M A N T C I R T S I D D I S T R I C T N A M E N S Story Title LOGO Tittle Here Sub Header Here Music History in Austin A large portion of Austin's early musical heritage began in the German Beer Gardens and Halls in the late 1800s, places such as Scholz's Garden and Hall (the hall later to become Saengerrunde Hall) and further up the road at Dessau Hall. Dessau Hall peaked in the 1940s and 1950s with acts as diverse as Glenn Miller, Hank Williams, and Elvis Presley. Other major venues for country music included Big Gil's on South Congress and The Skyline on North Lamar. Local singer/yodel- er Kenneth Threadgill opened Threadgill's in 1933 on North Lamar, a venue District / Destination Website District Banner Sidewalk Plaque Mobile App Interpretive (Pedestal) Printed Brochure Interpretive Project Interpretive Discover destination on district or destination website Arrives at district Uses sidewalk compass for orientation Follow directions to destination Arrives at destiantion. Reads interpretive story nearby. Picks up brochure Discovers stories about the area along the way Arrives at second destination and reads interpretive story Austin Heritage Example Journey #2 AAAAAAAA AUSTIN HERITAGE WAYFINDING STRATEGIES & TOOLS CONSIDERATIONS CONSULTANTS • Contractor • Graphic Designer • Local Artist • Translation Services • Digital Consultant • Interpretive Planner • Copywriter MANUAL Implementation Design Development Content Development Design Elements Heritage Resources 6 5 4 3 2 1 • Contractor Selection • Production Artwork • Fabrication • Installation • Branding • Individual Design Elements • Panel Layouts • Coordination of Features • Subject Matter • Themes & Approach • Content …
MACC Staff Report – 10/5/22 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs EVENTS: Viva Mexico was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who attended- over 3,000 people! CURRENT EXHIBITS La Lucha Sigue, Eastside Stories An exhibit by Bertha Rendon Delgado and Arte Texas On display in the SZC Gallery through October 8 Phase 2 Exhibit On display in the Community Gallery through Oct 8 Austin Museum Day Sunday, Sept 18 64 Rainey Street Engagement Event Thursday, Sept 29 Upcoming Exhibits: SIGNATURE EVENT: DAY OF THE DEAD Day of the Dead Community Altars On display inside the community gallery and along the and outside, Oct 22- Nov 8 Opening reception Nov 2 – Nuestras Ofrendas Presentation Austin Studio Tours On display Nov 1- December 8 in the Sam Z Coronado Gallery Opening reception on Nov 1st 6-9pm bigmedium.org/austinstudiotour Nov 1- Austin Studio Tours Opening Reception Nov 2- Nuestras Ofrendas- Dia de Muertos small celebration, focus on the families of the folks who are building altars Nov 5, Festival- Dia de Los Muertos large-scale festival with live music performances, calaveras, crafts, etc! WWW.DAYOFTHEDEADATX.NET -People have been using this site to get their sugar skull kits (300 entries) and sign up to create and altar (50 entries) -There are still opportunities for food trucks/ food vendors, outreach fair, etc! October/ November Events: Oct 7-8. Taller Abierto Painting Class Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21. Film Series: Mexico Through the Lens of Women Filmmakers Oct 8. 45th Annual Pun Off by the O’Henry Museum October 22- Music on the Plaza with Daniel Llanes WELLNESS Yoga -10am on Saturdays, FREE Capoeira- 12pm on Saturdays, FREE LAAP Events in September LAAP Upcoming Events: Centroamericanto Fest: Sept 9 – 10 @6pm (72 attendees) The 14th annual Centroamericanto Fest included delicious Salvadoran Food, a vendor exhibition and selfie booth. As well as performances by Sara Curruchich from Guatemala, Luis Pastor from Nicaragua and Mauricio Callejas from El Salvador. Garden Day Sept 25 @10am (10 attendees): Monthly workday where volunteers learn to grow and maintain our healing garden. Escandalo “Sábado Picante” Oct 14-15 (Fri @7pm, Sat @6pm): Join your hosts Escándalo for a mini-festival of comedy y mucho más in the spirit of Sábado Gigante! Austin Public Library: For Hispanic Heritage month, APL is hosting LAAP performances all month long! Teatro Vivo: Sat, Oct 8 @11am - Pleasant Hill Branch Mauricio Callejas: Sat, Oct 8 @ 11am - Carver …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, October 5, 20222, at City Hall – Board and Commissions Room located at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas 78701. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Vice Chair David Goujon called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:08pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: David Goujon, Vice Chair Endi Silva, Chair Litza Gonzales, Member (Arrived at 6:15pm) Tomas Salas, Member (Left at 6:42pm) Gerardo Gandy, Member Greg Gonzalez, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Board Members Absent: Art Navarro, Member Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Anna Maciel, Community Member stated that since the Special Called Meeting did not take place on September 27th, she would like to request the Friends of the MACC be present and included on the next meeting agenda. • Maciel expressed that the organization utilizes the name of the MACC, so it is important to know how Friends of the MACC are utilizing the funds. She believes this is a way to have some sort of accountability as well as to have an organization or gather stakeholders to raise money to help collect funds for the center. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of July 6, 2022, were approved on Chair Silva’s motion. Member Maga Rojas seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (7.0). Motion passed. Member Navarro absent. CHAIR REPORT 2. Chair Silva stated there was no report but expressed her gratitude towards Vice Chair Goujon conducting the meeting in her stead. She also thanked the Board Members for making the meeting priority. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Marketing Representative provided a report on Viva Mexico letting the Board know the event was a huge success notating over 3,000 participants were in attendance. • Tamzarian shared an update of the current and upcoming exhibits, September LAAP highlights, programs for the month of October and early November, as well as the MACC’s outreach events. • She gave a brief update of the Día de Los Muertos preparation and planned festivities for the centers last on-site Signature Event. (Please see the …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Community Interest Announcement 64 Rainey Community Engagement Event September 29, 2022 6:00 pm 600 River St. Austin, TX 78701 Michelle Rojas, Board Liaison 512-974-3771 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur.
