16.a - 906 W 22nd St - public comment — original pdf
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Item 1. ESB-MACC_Minutes_11.5.25_Draft — original pdf
ESB-MACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 2025 EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 2025 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular Meeting on November 5, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Angelica Navarro, Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Alexander “Al” Duarte, Lynda Quintana, Selma Sanchez. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz (left at 7:40 p.m.), Raul “Roy” Reyna. Board Members Absent: Noemi Castro, John Estrada, Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Anthony Martinez. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker 1: Emilio Zamora, Ph.D., Co-founder, Academia Cuauhtli and University of Texas Professor addressed the Board to provide an update on Academia Cuauhtli’s ongoing activities and noted their intention to report to the Board every three to four months. He provided information on a proposed historical exhibition of the MACC, stating the exhibition would cover the history from the 1970s to the present. He indicated that the written narrative for the exhibition was halfway complete, and they were actively seeking funding to support the project. Dr. Zamora added that the plan would be to present the exhibition following the facility’s reopening. Speaker 2: Gonzalo Barrientos, Former State Senator made a statement to the Board, explaining that he frequently receives inquiries from community members regarding events such as quinceañeras and other celebrations. He stated that he informs callers that the facility is operated by the City of Austin and governed by the MACC Board, clarifying that the center is simply named in honor of his late wife. He offered suggestions regarding oversight of the MACC, emphasizing the roles of governing bodies, staff, and the use of public funds. He expressed his hope that the questions he commonly receives could be answered through clear communication of departmental responsibilities, programs, projects, and future plans. Mr. Barrientos added that he would be willing to return to the Board if they wished to discuss any specific questions further. Speaker 3: Anna Maciel, Former MACC Advisory Board Member spoke to the Board regarding Pan Am Hillside. She expressed her support for the MACC hosting events at the hillside, provided certain conditions were met. Ms. Maciel stressed the importance of unified communication and collaboration among all parties. She …
Item 3. Update on the Phase 2 Construction Project — original pdf
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER Phase 2 Improvements MACC Advisor y Board Update Heidi Tse Capital Delivery Project Manager January 7, 2026 • Parking : Overflow parking sod installed. Exterior (left) : Concrete is being cleaned in preparation for new seal coat. Exterior (right): Existing stair has been repainted • Auditorium: Control Booth has been painted • Interiors: Pin boards installed in classrooms and meeting rooms. South Addition: Storefront Water test in progress. Reception: Curved window with temporary Plexi-glass installation in progress . Auditorium: Theatrical curtains installed. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) grants temporary, conditional use of a building for stocking or furnishing before all construction work is fully completed. MACC full building TCO for Stocking as of 11/12/2025 Certificate of Occupancy (CO) that proves a structure is habitable based on its legal use and type of property and meets all building codes. Targeted for Spring 2026 TCO vs CO Estimated Completion The Re-opening may occur sometime between the project’s substantial completion and final completion. Substantial Completion (contractual term) is when the facility is deemed ready to be occupied by the owner, but other minor work still needs to be completed by the contractor. The exact date or alignment of the Re-opening will not be known until construction has significantly progressed. Must achieve TCO at a minimum. The anticipated project completion timeline is: 1. Target Substantial Completion: 11/03/25 11/19/25 12/2025 – 2/2026 2. Target Re-opening Spring 2026 Substantial Completion (Contract Promised Date 9/11/25) : 1. Create Punchlist of work to be remediated • Begin generating official Punchlist with each design discipline for conformity of design intent from December 2025 - January 2026 2. Provide Training for MACC staff on building systems. • Begin December 2025 - January 2026 December 12, 2025 No. of Items recorded: 1,094 January 2, 2026 No. of Items recorded: 2,335 Project Milestones Updates • Ceremonial Groundbreaking: December 10, 2022 • GMP 1 (Site Work) Notice to Proceed issued: August 28, 2023 • GMP 2 (Building / Landscape) Notice to Proceed issued: March 7, 2024 • Steel “Topping Out”: September 11, 2024 • Target Major Construction Ends: February 2025 • Target Stocking: Late February 2026 • Target Staff Move-In: March 2026 • Target Grand Re-Opening: Spring 2026 Emergency Project Square Foot Analysis Questions ?
02.b - 1300-1308 Springdale Rd - Bethany Cemetery - public comment — original pdf
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04.b - 3710 Cedar St - public comment — original pdf
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Fitzsimons Tuesday, January 6, 2026 5:03 PM Historic Preservation Office 3710 Cedar Street You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution I am the owner of the house at 302 West 35th Street. I am opposed to the development at 3710 Cedar Street, Case number: HR2025-158169-3710 Cedar St. Thank you, Sarah Fitzsimons CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 1
04.c - 3710 Cedar St - public comment — original pdf
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05.c - 2406 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - public comments — original pdf
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Misael Ramos Wednesday, January 7, 2026 1:21 PM McWhorter, Trey - BC; Castillo, Raymond - BC; bc-jamie.alvarez@austintexas.gov; Larosche, Carl - BC; Evans, Roxanne - BC; Grogan, Harmony - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Historic Preservation Office; 'brenda malik' via R.W.H.C.N.A Members Demo Opposition - 2406 E. MLK BLVD Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged External Email - Exercise Caution Good afternoon Commissioners, I'm writing to you to ask to oppose the demolition of property 2406 E. MLK BLVD. This house has historic significance to our neighborhood and is part of our contributing houses. We're also opposing this demo because we fear it will set a precedent for other historic districts that want their history to remain intact. We thank you for your consideration in this case and ask you to stand with our neighborhood, the legacy families still here, and East Austin history. Sincerely, Misael Ramos - RWHC President CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report 1 Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 2 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Importance: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: patricia calhoun Wednesday, January 7, 2026 11:24 AM Historic Preservation Office Lukes, Austin; Evans, Roxanne; Misael Ramos; Brenda Malik; Marilyn; Jen Margulies; Lavon Marshall; Meghan King; patricia calhoun 2406 E. MLK Jr., Blvd. DEMOLITION High Follow up Flagged External Email - Exercise Caution Good morning, Hunter, Once again, I am responding to the demolition request for 2406 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.. I am a resident of the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District and I am in favor of a Postponement of this ruling pending plans or some type of document showing the use of this property. We have not yet had any communication from the Armstrong family regarding their plans and our concern is setting a precedent of demolition of a contributing property. This property is adjacent to an original and well-known homeowner of this Historic District; I would strongly object to approval for demolition without site plans or other documentation showing that the structure is not suitable for rehab. Thank you, Patricia Calhoun, ASID, IIDA, RID Patricia Calhoun THE PERFECT ADDITION 972-814-6543 (Cell) CAUTION: This is …
05.d - 2406 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - public comment — original pdf
January 7, 2026 To Whom it May Concern, The VORTEX, a nonprofit business located at 2307 Manor Rd, Austin TX 78722, would like to register opposition to the demolishment of the property located at 2406 E. MLK Blvd. Many properties in the RWHC neighborhood have historic and cultural significance and deserve to be preserved for future generations, including this location. Thank you for your consideration with this matter. Best Regards – Melissa McKnight Managing Director The VORTEX and The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX 2307 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722 vortexrep.org 512-478-5282 Photography courtesy of Errich Petersen and Bonnie Cullum.
05.e - 2406 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - public comment — original pdf
January 7, 2026 RE: 2406 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Demolition Dear Chair Heimsath, Vice Chair Evans, and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today in support of staff’s recommendation to postpone the hearing for the demolition of 2406 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, a contributing structure in the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District. Our preservation ordinance is designed to prevent exactly this scenario. Absent an extreme circumstance, allowing for the demolition of a contributing structure would set a concerning precedent that impacts the future not only of the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District, but all historic districts in Austin. In 2021, changes in state law made the creation of new historic districts extremely difficult. With limited potential for future historic districts on the horizon, we have an even greater obligation to protect the districts we do have. We support the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Neighborhood Association in their efforts to protect their community’s history. In 2020, after a years-long grassroots advocacy campaign, they became Austin’s first historic district exclusively dedicated to Black heritage. The creation of the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District allowed them to define their neighborhood’s future amidst extreme development pressures and the displacement of its historic community. We are honored to call them partners of over a decade and believe their history and their efforts to preserve it must be protected. Thank you for your consideration and your service to the City of Austin. Sincerely, Miriam Conner, President
15.c - 2117 W 49th St - public comments — original pdf
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Christina Singh Tuesday, January 6, 2026 11:00 PM Historic Preservation Office Request to postpone public hearing for demolition or deny case - Case DA-2025-142965 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Completed You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Mr. Sturgill and commission members: I am writing as a neighbor of the former Rosedale School (2117 W 49th St) ahead of tomorrow’s Historic Landmark Commission meeting. I reside at 4913 Lynnwood St., within 500 feet of the proposed demolition site. I respectfully request that the City postpone or deny the demolition hearing for Case Number DA-2025-142965; GF-2025-146214. There is an active legal dispute directly related to this property that has not been resolved. AISD has initiated litigation against 125 nearby residents in an attempt to nullify a long-standing deed restriction governing the site. Until the court issues a ruling, any decision regarding demolition is premature and risks interfering with matters still before the judiciary. Because the outcome of the lawsuit will determine what is permissible on the site and directly shape any future redevelopment, approving demolition now would be inappropriate. It would enable work on a property whose legal status is not yet settled and could negatively affect both residents and the City. For this reason, I support the postponement request submitted by Play Fair with Rosedale and the Rosedale Neighborhood Association. The City should delay any demolition action until the court has issued a final determination and the deed restriction’s validity is clear. I respectfully urge the City to allow the legal process to conclude before making any demolition decision. Thank you for your time and consideration. Christina Singh Christina Singh (757) 619-8763 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report 1 Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 2 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Victoria Rios Wednesday, January 7, 2026 10:16 AM Victoria Rios Historic Preservation Office Request to Postpone a Decision on the Rosedale School Permit Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Completed You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Chairman Heimsath and Commission Members, I’m writing again …
16.b - 906 W 22nd St - public comments — original pdf
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 11:20 AM Historic Preservation Office Agenda Item 16 - DA-2025-141132 – 906 W. 22nd Street You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Good morning Chair and Members of the Commission, First, thank you for all the time and assistance you provide to neighborhood members in your position on the Historic Landmark Commission. It is a job that provides a safety net for structures that might go unnoticed in our fast paced city planning. The hours you provide to these issues are greatly appreciated. Our neighborhood borders this property, and as President of the Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association, we would like to formally request a postponement of this demolition request for further consideration. This property is a gateway property into our neighborhood. It plays a key role in the historic character of our neighborhood, both in scale and placement near our homes. It also sits among several recognized historic homes on and near West 22nd Street, including the Pompee Clarke Cooke House, the Kenney House, the Burt House, and other early 20th century residences. These structures help define the historic residential character of the area even before entering our association boundaries (MLK,Jr. to W. 24th Street, and San Gabriel Street to Lamar Street). Historic homes like this are important because they preserve the stories and heritage of our community and reflect the architectural styles and character that make our neighborhoods unique. Removing this structure would substantially alter the streetscape and sense of place, undermining the integrity and identity of the neighborhood. We ask that you postpone this demolition request and encourage the applicant to explore ways to rehabilitate or reuse the property so that it continues to contribute to our neighborhood’s history and character. Current architecture dominates the city, but our historic landmark structures are quickly becoming just dust under another building. Kind regards, Tressie Damron President, Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association 1 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 2 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Karen Wednesday, January 7, 2026 12:12 PM Historic Preservation Office Balderrama Estevan; Bird Betty Bird Betty; …
17.a - 907 E 13th St - public comment — original pdf
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Hello, Polina Koronkevich Wednesday, January 7, 2026 5:27 AM Historic Preservation Office PR-2025-138065; GF-2025-144692 ; 907 E 13th External Email - Exercise Caution I'm writing in opposition to the demolition permit for 907 e 13th street. This is one of the oldest homes in the neighborhood, and Eureka is a rampant demolition-by-neglect bad actor. I spoke at last month's meeting about this property, and my feelings have not changed. I will not be able to attend tonight's meeting. We reached out to the applicant to come meet with the neighborhood, but have not heard back from them. We suspect that they will not be interested in meeting with us in order to run out the 90-day automatic approval clock. I know that the city is being sued by Eureka because of the Eisenbeiser building, but we need to put a stop to these tactics because they are ruining neighborhoods. There is another property on east 13th that they recently tore down, which had been a rental but now is just an empty lot. I pass it walking every day and it's a blatant reminder that these people do not have any interest in improving the East Side. This building certainly meets the criteria for architecture, association with important people (the first settlers to this part of Austin), and community value -- it is one of the oldest homes in this neighborhood and connects us the Swede portion of our Swede Hill neighborhood name, much of which we have lost to I-35 development. Thank you, Polina CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 1
18.a - 1205 E 13th St - public comment — original pdf
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Polina Koronkevich Wednesday, January 7, 2026 5:14 AM Historic Preservation Office Case number PR-2025-149298; GF-2025-155446 - 1205 E 13th St You don't often get email Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello, I'm writing in opposition to the demolition permit for 1205 east 13th street. The neighborhood has suffered too many demolitions, enough is enough. We are plowing down starter homes to build mcmansions that no one can afford and no one can stand to look at. The home next to this one burned down and a giant monstrosity was put in its place, currently sitting empty as no one is willing to buy it. This home has over 100 years of history and I know I am yelling into the void to oppose its demolition, but here we are. Thank you, Polina CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 1
Item 2 - Mapping Opportunity Presentation - Austin Equity & Inclusion — original pdf
Mapping Opportunity Gary Aaron | Business Process Consultant Sr. Shivani Datar | Business Process Specialist City of Austin's Commitment In every community, there are conditions—some visible, others deeply embedded—that shape how people live, work, and move through the city. Austin is committed to becoming the most livable city for all identities… Mobility Index The City is developing an index to better align department priorities with community priorities. This index will help: Identify neighborhood- level conditions that affect people’s daily lives Identify where barriers to opportunity persist Guide service delivery and decision-making with data and community insight Purposeful Design Neighborhood-level conditions are grouped into themes Reflect core dimensions of community life Organize conditions into actionable categories Identify shared needs and track progress ex. Limited English Proficiency ex. Median Household Income Belonging & Mobility Livelihood & Work Health & Well Being ex. Access to Health Insurance Levers of Mobility: Indicators Health & Wellbeing Access & Belonging ⚬ ⚬ Health Access and Resources ￭ Percent of individuals without health insurance ￭ Percent of income spent on childcare ￭ Premature deaths (percent of individual deaths under age 75/tracts with life expectancy under 75) Wellbeing and Activity ￭ Percent of individuals with a disability ￭ Percent of population aged 65+ with an ambulatory difficulty ￭ Percent of people with low physical activity Livelihood & Work ⚬ ⚬ Income and Employment ￭ Median household income ￭ Underemployment rate ￭ Percent of individuals living in poverty Household Stability and Cost Burdens ￭ Eviction filing rate ￭ Household Support Risk Score ￭ Percent of income spent on utilities ⚬ Education, Language, Digital Access ￭ Percent of households with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) ￭ Percent of households with no internet access ￭ Percent of individuals with less than a high school diploma ⚬ Environment and Neighborhood ￭ Percent of individuals in group quarters by type ￭ Percent of individuals in concentrated poverty tracts ￭ Estimated Annual Cost Due to Environmental & Weather Events Building Together | Listening to What Matters Most to Our Community What do you see as the most important issues or opportunities in your community today? In your view, what are the key drivers of success or opportunity in your community? What changes would have the greatest impact on mobility and opportunity in your community? Thank You!
Item 4 - Chamber of Mothers Presentation — original pdf
A U S T I N , T X C H A P T E R p r e s e n t i n g t o C I T Y O F A U S T I N C O M M I S S I O N F O R W O M E N @atxchamberofmothers | austin@chamberofmothers.com | www.chamberofmothers.com A Grassroots Movement to Advance Maternal Rights in America. COM ATX Facilitators COM ATX Facilitators Mallory Lehenbauer Shelley Mattingly Neha Erford O V E R V I E W Chamber of Mothers is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) uniting mothers as advocates to create a better America. Mothers in the United States are fed up and fired up — we won‘t wait for change. We‘ve mobilized to create it ourselves. F R O M S T A R T U P T O T R U S T E D L E A D E R I N M A T E R N A L A D V O C A C Y Since our founding in 2021, Chamber of Mothers has experienced remarkable growth, building critical relationships across the policy and advocacy ecosystem, becoming a valued partner to lawmakers and federal agencies, and establishing itself as a trusted resource for mothers nationwide. 42 local chapters across 29 states, Washington, D.C., and an interstate military chapter – and growing! 100,000+ activated mothers nationwide, with a 146% increase in chapter-building inquiries from November 2024 – January 2025. 45 bipartisan congressional meetings in Washington, D.C. in 2024 to advocate for policies that benefit moms and families. 4–20M monthly digital reach – a unique slice of American mothers. T H E P R O B L E M Motherhood in the U.S. should not be this hard 85 million+ mothers in the U.S. lack basic human rights. The U.S. has the worst rate of maternal mortality across develope d nations. 1 in 4 women return to work two weeks after giving birth. T H E P R O B L E M THERE IS NO FEDERALLY PROTECTED PAID FAMILY LEAVE. CHILDCARE IS INACCESSIBLE AND UNAFFORDABLE. MATERNAL MORTALITY IS A NATIONAL EMERGENCY. In 2024, the U.S. Surgeon General warned about the impact on communities without better support for mothers and parents. The well-being of mothers is the foundation of strong family structures and thriving communities, yet systemic barriers keep women out of …
Recommendation 20260107-002: Round Rock ISD — original pdf
. RECOMMENDATION TO LAND USE COMMISSION Environmental Commission Recommendation Number: 20260107-002 Round Rock Independent School District Interlocal Agreement WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant, Round Rock Independent School District, is requesting an interlocal agreement with the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the sites are located in Suburban & Water Supply Suburban Watersheds as well as Buttercup Creek, Lake Creek and South Brushy Creek Watersheds; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this interlocal agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Environmental Commission recommends the RRISD Interlocal Agreement with the following conditions: Environmental Commission Conditions: - No exceptions will be made for the heritage tree ordinance - Dark sky compliant lighting Date of Approval: January 7, 2026 Motioned By: Haris Qureshi Seconded By: Justin Fleury Vote: 6-0 For: Mariana Krueger, Haris Qureshi, Justin Fleury, Martin Luecke, Allison Morrison, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: Richard Brimer Off the dais: None Absent: Jennifer Bristol, Mar Moretta-Urdiales, Annie Fierro Attest: _____________________________________________ Elizabeth Funk, Staff liaison
Item 2. Look Back at 2025- Year Review — original pdf
Look Back at 2025 with the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center As we close out the year, we want to take a moment to share some of our highlights of 2025. Thank you to our MACC community and our collaborative partners! Because of you, we expanded our programming reach to new locations and new audiences! A special thanks goes out to those organizations that hosted our MACC programming in 2025. Thanks to the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, Asian American Resource Center, Dougherty Arts Center! We thank the Parque Zaragoza, Pan Am, and Dove Springs Recreation Centers, our Senior Centers, our Austin Public Libraries and other city sites for hosting us! In 2025 we accomplished quite a lot of firsts! Our Caminos teens created incredible murals in the Pocket Park outside the MACC that tell visitors about the rich cultural history of Mexican Americans in Austin. We explored new places to host our programs. For the first time ever, we held our La Mujer event at the historic Parque Zaragoza Rec Center. We also held our Teen conference at the AARC which allowed us to expand the event to incorporate a dynamite workshop from SaulPaul and to reach even more teens. We collaborated with the annual Grito de la Independencia at Republic Square park and with the Fiesta Reclamada event in May, produced by A3 Art Alliance Austin. In August we collaborated with the Mexican Consulate on a film screening of Pedro Paramo at the Carver. Our collaborations made this possible. Our Education Programs included Spring Break and Summer Camps, afterschool programs, and Breaking Barriers Teen Conference, hosted for the first time at the Asian American Resource Center. We reached a younger audience with Morning Glories in collaboration with Waterloo Greenway. We collaborated with the Dove Springs Community Library for their Noche de Fiesta nights in September and December. Holistic Wellness/ Casa de la Cultura programs provided a wide variety of workshops and classes, including the Day of Wellness at Sunset Community Garden, and Sabados en Familia with Waterloo Greenway. We offered workshops on will writing and, homebuying! We stayed fit with bilingual wellness classes that included self-defense workshops, salsa, bachata, cumbia dance classes, kayaking, swimming, drumming, guitar, and yoga workshops! And we connected with Austinseniors through Cine de Oro and painting classes. Our signature events and annual collaborations kept going strong! We were honored to …
Item 2. Staff Report — original pdf
MACC Advisory Board Staff Report January 7, 2026 Casa de la Cultura will offer accessible and inclusive family classes and workshops rooted in preserving Mexican American, Indigenous, and Latino culture and traditions. Each pillar within Casa de la Cultura program will support the presentation of local artists, instructors, and educators. We aim to promote a lifelong curiosity for creating art and the expression of identity. -friendly La Cocina will offer family -friendly culinary workshops and demonstrations. Participants will explore traditional cooking techniques, diverse Latin American flavors, and promote healthy eating practices while preserving authenticity. • La Tamalada/ Tortilla -making Workshops • Cooking Demos • Nutrition classes Tamalada December 6 , 2026 - w/Tamale Addiction Conley Guerreo Senior Center 50 participants Community Partners: Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin Sana Yoga Herbal Action Project Artes Culturales creativity through diverse mediums and styles. Each session encourages artistic expression while highlighting cultural heritage and innovation. hosts art classes that invite participants to explore • Ceramics • Textiles • Cartoneria Danza celebrates rhythm, movement, and the joy of expression. From traditional forms to modern beats, youth and adults alike will connect with culture through motion, music, and dance. • Ballet Folklórico Classes • Social Dance – Cumbia Norteña • Latin folk dance Cine celebrates the art of film through screenings, artist talks, and hands workshops. The program highlights Latin filmmakers, documentaries, and creative storytelling while offering opportunities to learn about filmmaking techniques. -on • Film Screenings • Make -up Workshops • Costume Design Jardín invites participants to get their hands in the soil and connect with the earth. Through volunteer opportunities and educational workshops, the program fosters sustainability, herbal knowledge, and community well -being • Garden Volunteer Workdays • Herbalism and Botanical Classes • Native Plant and Gardening Workshops Música celebrates the vibrant sounds of Latin America through hands music education and creative collaboration. Participants will explore rhythm, melody, and storytelling while building skills in performance. -on • Music Instructional Classes – MACC Conjunto/Mariachi • Songwriting Literatura honors the written word as a powerful expression of identity, memory, and imagination. Participants will engage with culturally relevant works and create their own through reading and writing workshops. • Book Clubs • Storytelling • Poetry Movement promotes physical wellness and self forms of movement. These programs invite participants to reconnect with their bodies, nature, and community via a cultural lens. -expression through diverse • Mindful Movement • …
Item 3. Update on the Phase 2 Construction Project — original pdf
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER Phase 2 Improvements MACC Advisor y Board Update Heidi Tse Capital Delivery Project Manager January 7, 2026 • Parking : Overflow parking sod installed. Exterior (left) : Concrete is being cleaned in preparation for new seal coat. Exterior (right): Existing stair has been repainted • Auditorium: Control Booth has been painted • Interiors: Pin boards installed in classrooms and meeting rooms. South Addition: Storefront Water test in progress. Reception: Curved window with temporary Plexi-glass installation in progress . Auditorium: Theatrical curtains installed. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) grants temporary, conditional use of a building for stocking or furnishing before all construction work is fully completed. MACC full building TCO for Stocking as of 11/12/2025 Certificate of Occupancy (CO) that proves a structure is habitable based on its legal use and type of property and meets all building codes. Targeted for Spring 2026 TCO vs CO Estimated Completion The Re-opening may occur sometime between the project’s substantial completion and final completion. Substantial Completion (contractual term) is when the facility is deemed ready to be occupied by the owner, but other minor work still needs to be completed by the contractor. The exact date or alignment of the Re-opening will not be known until construction has significantly progressed. Must achieve TCO at a minimum. The anticipated project completion timeline is: 1. Target Substantial Completion: 11/03/25 11/19/25 12/2025 – 2/2026 2. Target Re-opening Spring 2026 Substantial Completion (Contract Promised Date 9/11/25) : 1. Create Punchlist of work to be remediated • Begin generating official Punchlist with each design discipline for conformity of design intent from December 2025 - January 2026 2. Provide Training for MACC staff on building systems. • Begin December 2025 - January 2026 December 12, 2025 No. of Items recorded: 1,094 January 2, 2026 No. of Items recorded: 2,335 Project Milestones Updates • Ceremonial Groundbreaking: December 10, 2022 • GMP 1 (Site Work) Notice to Proceed issued: August 28, 2023 • GMP 2 (Building / Landscape) Notice to Proceed issued: March 7, 2024 • Steel “Topping Out”: September 11, 2024 • Target Major Construction Ends: February 2025 • Target Stocking: Late February 2026 • Target Staff Move-In: March 2026 • Target Grand Re-Opening: Spring 2026 Emergency Project Square Foot Analysis Questions ?
Item 4. Community update outlining the history of the Latino arts community and City of Austin funding programs — original pdf
Funding Programs Update Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment | January 7, 2026 History of Cultural Funding in Austin ▪ Since 1981: Funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) authorized by state law ▪ Impact: Over $125M invested in 870+ artists and arts organizations ▪ 2019 Snapshot: 5 staff managed 600 contracts in one year ▪ Transparency: Explore all HOT Cultural Funding recipients on the City’s Open Data Portal ▪ 2003: Cultural Funding moved from Parks & Recreation to Economic Development Department ▪ 2013–Present: Arts Commission collaborates with staff to update and approve program guidelines ▪ 2019: Austin Live Music Fund Established through Ordinance No 20190919-149 2 Impetus to Revise Funding Guidelines 2017: Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group 2018: Funding cuts for the first time (11%) COA Equity Statement: Strategic Direction 2023 Problem: Address 50 years of inequitable funding distribution. 3 Concerns of Inequitable Distribution* *Data shows leadership/staff demographics FY15-FY 21 only. We recognize this is only one indicator. 4 Cultural Funding Review Process 5 Creative Sector Pandemic Relief 2020-2022 $23,042,284 Funded 6 Cultural Funding Review Process Report ▪ June 29, 2022 – Arts Commission Approved Pilot Program Guidelines ▪ Summer 2022 QOL Commissions and Council briefed https://www.austintexas.gov/department/cultural-funding 7 Holistic Funding Ecosystem Nexus Nurture new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects developed through community activation and/or collaboration. Elevate Creative and administrative expenses of cultural producers that amplify equity and prioritize inclusive programming. Thrive Focused investment to sustain and grow arts organizations that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. 8 Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Grantee Investment by Demographics FY2015 - 2021 Grantee Investment by Demographics FY 2023 - 2024 9 Constant Change! • Established February 24, 2025 • AACME focuses on sustaining and growing Austin's creative sector • AACME acts as a central hub for City's cultural ecosystem and provides resources (funding, institutional support, special permits, access to cultural spaces). The Creative Reset: Phase I 12 The Creative Reset - https://publicinput.com/a88770 Spring-Summer 2025 Community Engagement Phase 1 Goal: to improve funding programs 11,801 Comments Updated AACME Funding Programs Guidelines 13 Funding Programs: Guidelines ▪ Clearer definitions ▪ Clearer criteria ▪ Simplified processes ▪ More accessible resources across all programs ▪ Learn More: austintexas.gov/acme/grants-funding English Guidelines Spanish Guidelines 14 AACME Enhancements ▪ Unified Structure: All funding programs consolidated into one division ▪ Stronger Connections: Cultural Centers & staff better integrated with Funding team ▪ Community Engagement: ▪ …