15TH STREET . D V L B R A M A L H T R O N S H O A L C R E E K B L V D . W 15TH STREET W 13TH STREET E V T A S E W W 15TH STREET E V T A S E W W 14TH STREET W 13TH HALF STREET N SITE PLAN APPROVAL SP-2023-XXXXC CASE NUMBER ________________ APPLICATION DATE:____________ APPROVED ON ____________ ADMINISTRATIVELY BY COMMISSION UNDER SECTION 112 142 OF CHAPTER 25-5 OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODE EXPIRATION DATE (LDC 25-5-81) ____________ CASE MANAGER __________ 03/28/2024 _______________________________________ DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT RELEASED FOR GENERAL COMPLIANCE __________ ZONING ______________ SF-3, P 21 SHEET ____ OF ____ BM-104 CHISELED SQURE IN CURB ELEVATION = 476.61' 15TH STREET . D V L B R A M A L H T R O N S H O A L C R E E K B L V D . BM-103 CHISELED SQURE IN CURB ELEVATION = 471.91' W 15TH STREET W 15TH STREET W 13TH STREET W 13TH STREET E E V V T A T A S S E E W W W 15TH STREET W 15TH STREET E E V V T A T A S S E E W W W 14TH STREET W 14TH STREET W 13TH HALF STREET W 13TH HALF STREET N SITE PLAN APPROVAL SP-2023-XXXXC CASE NUMBER ________________ APPLICATION DATE:____________ APPROVED ON ____________ ADMINISTRATIVELY BY COMMISSION UNDER SECTION 112 142 OF CHAPTER 25-5 OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODE EXPIRATION DATE (LDC 25-5-81) ____________ CASE MANAGER __________ 03/28/2024 _______________________________________ DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT RELEASED FOR GENERAL COMPLIANCE __________ ZONING ______________ SF-3, P 21 SHEET ____ OF ____ . D V L B R A M A L H T R O N S H O A L C R E E K B L V D . BM-103 CHISELED SQURE IN CURB ELEVATION = 471.91' NOTE: UNDERGROUND MAINS SUPPLYING NFPA 14 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS MUST BE INSTALLED AND TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13, AND THE FIRE CODE, BY A LICENSED SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR WITH A PLUMBING PERMIT. THE ENTIRE MAIN MUST BE HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED AT ONE TIME, UNLESS ISOLATION VALVES ARE PROVIDED BETWEEN TESTED SECTIONS N SITE PLAN APPROVAL SP-2023-XXXXC CASE NUMBER ________________ APPLICATION DATE:____________ APPROVED ON ____________ ADMINISTRATIVELY BY COMMISSION UNDER SECTION 112 142 OF CHAPTER 25-5 OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODE EXPIRATION DATE …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS APRIL 2, 2025 PR-2025-025231; GF-2025-027260 6004 SPANCREEK CIRCLE X – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1961 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH 6004 Spancreek Circle is a one-story residence constructed with Mid-century Modern and Ranch stylistic influences. It is clad in board-and-batten siding and is capped with a low-slope roof with an irregular roofline and deep eaves supported by exposed rafter tails. An original attached carport has been enclosed, though its flat-roofed form remains the same, and though some original windows appear to have been replaced by incompatible vinyl units, the openings appear unaltered. The house at 6004 Spancreek Circle was constructed in 1961 by builder Lloyd McLean for the 1961 Parade of Homes. In her National Register nomination for another Northwest Hills model home, Karen Twer discusses the importance of the Parade of Homes in Austin’s development history: By building model houses for events like the Parade of Homes, builders and developers could highlight the attractive and livable qualities of their volume-built houses and market new suburban developments to masses of potential homebuyers. As a kind of conceptual show window, their model houses needed to be centrally located…Not bounded by the existing urban landscape, developers could create the kind of neighborhoods second-time middle-class homebuyers were seeking. By hosting Parade of Homes events in outlying areas of growing cities, developers and builders were influential in shaping the suburban development of expanding cities like Austin. […] Builders and developers relied on architects to design the kind of distinctive houses that would rival custom-built houses…Model houses built for the Parade of Homes were collaborative interpretations of the kind of modern domestic lifestyle homebuyers dreamt of…In the 1960s, [Austin’s] Parade of Homes events continued focusing on largely undeveloped areas south and northwest of the city. In 1961, it was in Highland Hills, a neighborhood nestled between what is today the Mopac Expressway and Northwest Hills…In addition to the spectacle the events provided Austinites, Austin builders and developers understood the mass-marketing opportunity the Parade of Homes offered.1 “Perched near the crest of a scenic Northwest hill, on a level, landscaped homesite…nothing quite like it has been seen in Austin before, because it is a practical product of fertile imagination and skilled homebuilding,” extols the Austin-American Statesman. “Every room at 6004 Spancreek Circle is a dream of tomorrow that’s here today.”2 Despite its glowing reputation, the home’s first occupants, Cynthia and …
Exhibit B.2: SITES THAT ARE DESIGNATED AS HISTORICALLY OR ARCHEOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT SITES IN NEED OF TAX RELIEF TO ENCOURGE THEIR PRESERVATION RECEIVING THE PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Parcel Number Landmark Name 0205020506 0206051208 Pearl House Bar Bailetti House Address 221 Congress Avenue 1006 Waller Street Zoning Case Number FY25 Inspection Result C14H-1986-0040 C14H-1988-0022 Pass Pass
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 12:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. 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 Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jocelyn Tau, Chair Becky Bullard, Vice Chair Alexandria Anderson Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Diana Melendez Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Rabia Shaik Maria Veloz Salas Shaimaa Zayan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Distinguished Service Award - Rebecca Austen – To be presented by Council Member Duchen and former Council Member A. Alter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on March 5, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative on the JIC meeting held on March 26, 2025. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 3. Update from the Film Screening Working Group on the screening of Army of Women. 4. Update from the Quality of Life Working Group on the recent work towards the completion of the Quality of Life Study. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve updates to the membership of the Quality of Life Working Group. 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 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 Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Christi Vitela at the Office …
Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 5, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Wednesday, March 5, 2025 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101. Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Chair Angela Harris Becky Bullard, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Julie Glasser Diana Melendez Katrina Scheihing Fernanda Veloz-Salas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jamie Smith – Girls on the Run Austin Michael Ward Jr – Austin Urban Technology Movement APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 5, 2025. 1 Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 5, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on February 5, 2025, were approved on Chair Tau’s motion, Commissioner Harris’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Austen and Rattan were absent. 2. Update from Commissioner Scheihing regarding attendance of a recent meeting of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Planning Team. Discussed. DISCUSSION ITEMS WORKING GROUP UPDATES 2025-2026 Budget Recommendations. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding the research and writing of Fiscal Year 4. Approve Recommendations to Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. The motion to amend was made by Commissioner Scheihing and seconded by Commissioner Veloz Salas. The amendment was to add: “Enhancements that particularly impact women and girls in Austin.” The amendment was approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Austen and Rattan were absent. The motion to approve the recommendation as amended was approved on Chair Tau’s motion, Commissioner Veloz Salas’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Austen and Rattan were absent. The motion to Reconsider Item 4 was made by Chair Tau, seconded by Vice Chair Bullard and approved on an 8-0 vote. The motion to amend the recommendation was made by Vice Chair Bullard, seconded by Chair Tau. The amendment was to insert “as well as enhancements” after “unmet needs.” The amendment was to also add a bullet point under Description of Recommendation to Council as follows: 2 Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 5, 2025 “After-school programming geared toward building positive mental health in girls in Title 1 schools” The amendment was also to delete the word “citizens” and replace it with “residents” under Rationale. The …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission April 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, no later than noon the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Justin Fleury Mariana Krueger Melinda Schiera Hanna Cofer, Vice Chair Ashika Ganguly Jennifer Bristol, Secretary David Sullivan Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on March 5, 2025 1 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Recognition of Melinda Schiera for her service on the Environmental Commission – Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS In response to Council Resolution 20250327-062, consider variances and amendments to the Land Development Code, including site-specific amendments to Chapter 25-8, as minimally required to allow the construction of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhancement and Expansion Project – Leslie Lilly, Environment Conservation Manager, Watershed Protection Department Election of Environmental Commission Officers for May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026 term. Discussion and possible action on Environmental Commission committee membership Discussion and recommendation on 2026 budget priorities from the Joint Sustainability Committee – Environmental Commissioner Haris Qureshi Discussion and recommendation on City-Wide On-Demand Micro Transit to Parks and Recreation Centers – Environmental Commissioners Richard Brimer and Haris Qureshi FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and …
Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhancement and Expansion Project Capital Improvement Project 3023.046 Leslie Lilly Watershed Protection Environmental Conservation Program Manager C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T W a l n u t C r e e k W W T P C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 4 Colorado River The Enhancement and Expansion Project C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 5 Construction in the CWQZ LDC 25-8-261 To allow construction of a floodplain wall within a Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ). C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 6 Mitigation for impact to CWQZ C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 7 Construction on Slopes LDC 25-8-301 Administrative approval of roadway or driveway constructed on slopes in excess of 15% C I T Y O F A U S T I …
CIP 3023.046 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: Site-specific amendments and related variances Description: Amends Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 25-1, 25-5, 25-7, and 25-8 and related variances as minimally required to allow the construction of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhancement and Expansion Project Proposed Language: Consider an ordinance granting site-specific variances and amendments to the Land Development Code, including amendments to Chapter 25-1, 25-5, 25-7, and 25-8, as minimally required to allow the construction of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhancement and Expansion Project. Summary of proposed code amendment The amendment under consideration is related to the enhancement and expansion project for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, especially the construction of a floodwall to protect the facility from flood damage. 25-1 General Requirements and Procedures Amendments to this section are proposed to allow certain variances/waivers to be approved administratively instead of by board or commission. 25-5 Site Plans The project includes several site plans for different project phases and requires a modification to Section 25-5-44 to allow concurrent site plans on the same site. Additionally, the construction of the project will extend beyond the 3-year expiration requirement for site plans so, a amendment to 25-5-81 is also proposed. 25-7 Drainage The construction of the project may require a floodplain variance for which an administrative approval process is proposed. 25-8 Environment A significant portion of the property is located within the 100-year floodplain and the Critical Water Quality Zone of Walnut Creek. The site also has a topography that may require variances to cut/fill requirements and restrictions on regulations. Additionally, there are two identified heritage trees that conflict with the proposed alignment of the floodwall. The proposed amendments to chapter 25-8 include: • 25-8-261 (Development in the Critical Water Quality Zone) to allow for the construction of the floodwall within the CWQZ • 25-8-301 (Construction on Slopes) to allow for administrative approval of the realignment of a roadway on slopes in excess of 15% • 25-8-341 (Cut Requirements) to allow for administrative approval of cut up to • 25-8-342 (Fill Requirements) to allow for administrative approval of fill up to 25 ft 25 ft 1 • 25-8-264 & 25-8-263 (Heritage Trees) to allow for administrative approval of CIP 3023.046 removal of two heritage trees Background: The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) receives wastewater flow from Austin Water's wastewater collection system. The plant was originally built in …
As of March 2025 Members Environmental Commission Committees and Members Committee Name and details Urban Forestry Committee • Per bylaws, the committee is charged with reviewing matters pertaining to the urban forest. • Meets quarterly, during a weekday at the PDC Joint Environmental/Parks Board The duties of the Joint Committee are to review and recommend actions related to the Barton Springs Master Plan • Have not met in recent years 1. Richard Brimer (chair) 2. Mariana Krueger 3. Vacant 4. Vacant 5. Vacant 1. Haris Qureshi 2. Hanna Cofer 3. Vacant 4. Vacant 5. Vacant Joint Sustainability Committee (term: 4 years) Typically meet fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 pm at City Hall Haris Qureshi (primary, 2023) Vacant (alternate) South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (Term: 2 years) Vacant Typically meet the third Monday of every month unless otherwise specified at 6 :00 p.m. at the PDC • • • 1 of 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250402-006 Date: April 2, 2025 Subject: 2026 Budget Recommendations from the Joint Sustainability Committee Motion by: Haris Qureshi WHEREAS, … AND WHEREAS, … AND WHEREAS, … THEREFORE, The Environmental Commission recommends the following budget recommendations, as recommended by the Joint Sustainability Committee: Sustainable Building Budget recommendations: Second by: 1. Water Leak Detection and Repair Programs: In 2023, Austin Water loss was 8,678,000,000 gallons of water which equates to 21.68 gallons per capita per day of water loss. This waste also results in unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions from the energy needed to pump and treat the water. Austin Water’s current budget includes $2 million/year for leak detection and $6 million for repairs, but water waste would be reduced faster with an increased budget. An additional staff person would be needed to help manage the additional work. The Environmental Commission Recommends that the Austin Water water leak detection budget be increased to $3 million/year and the repair budget be increased to $7 million/year, including the addition of one full time staff position to manage the increased work. 2. Residential and Commercial Landscape Conversion Rebates for Water Conservation: During summer months, the use of water dramatically increases, mainly due to the watering of landscapes. Turf areas in particular require the most water per square foot in any landscape. While ordinances for new construction can help reduce the amount of turf areas, existing properties don’t have requirements to adapt their landscapes to conserve water. Reducing the amount of turf grass that requires a lot of water to survive will help conserve water and reduce energy use needed for pumping and treatment. Austin Water should offer more substantial and accessible rebates for landscape conversions. Currently, Austin Water offers a landscape conversion rebate of $100 per 100 square feet, up to a maximum rebate of $3000. Most conversions will be smaller areas and thus, the currently offered rebate amounts don’t incentivize many customers to implement landscape conversions. In 2023, only 19 rebate applications were submitted to Austin Water. Austin 1 of 9 Water should implement a tiered rebate structure that offers more rebate money for smaller areas of landscape conversion for residential properties and should substantially increase the maximum rebate offered. As suggested by the Get Fertilizer Wiser campaign, there should also be incentives that are more easily accessible to individuals who may not need to fully remove turf grass in order to …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250402-007 Seconded By: _____ Date: April 2, 2025 Subject: City-Wide On-Demand Micro Transit to Parks and Recreation Centers Motioned By: Richard Brimer WHEREAS, many of Austin's favorite parks, including Zilker Park, Vic Matthias Shores, Michael Butler Park, Roy G. Guerrero Park, Bull Creek Park, and the Barton Creek Greenbelt have parking capacity problems on busy days; and WHEREAS, Austin's voters have indicated support for public transit solutions to the extent of willingness to be taxed specifically for solutions; and WHEREAS, On-Demand transit (aka Demand-Response transit), which offers shared-ride van service summoned by cell phone, browser app, or telephone, can provide direct transit from a rider's location to their destination, including any City Park, thus relieving the need to take a personal car; and WHEREAS, compared to conventional fixed-route modes that have first mile/last-mile problems and often involve transfers between vehicles, direct van transit offers an ease-of-use and accessible advantage for carrying recreational equipment, children, and small groups to and from a park; and WHEREAS, by reducing the number of car and truck trips to parks and recreation centers from any city- wide origin, On-Demand transit can reduce the demand for on-site and near on-site parking; and WHEREAS, CapMetro currently offers On-Demand van service (Pickup) in several zones around the city, but only within those zones; WHEREAS, experience in other cities suggests that On-Demand transit can be successfully offered as a citywide service, providing rides between any source and destination within the city; and WHEREAS, the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) provides similar on demand services for clients in Bastrop, Elgin, La Grange, Lockhart, Marble Falls, and Taylor with connections to larger transit systems at a reasonable price; and WHEREAS, the only public transit to many parks is by fixed route/fixed schedule bus, with many parks having little or no public transit access; and WHEREAS, On-Demand fleets can serve multiple purposes, supporting work commuting on weekdays and recreational commuting during more popular recreational hours; and WHEREAS, public transit agencies typically set On-Demand fares so that rides are affordable for all citizens; and WHEREAS, On-Demand service requires no physical infrastructure, so is more adaptable to long-term changes in the configuration of the city and can be financed with much lower capital expenditure than other forms of public transit with the possible exception of conventional buses; and WHEREAS, commercially available modeling technology is available that would support rich, formal …
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 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 Angelica Navarro, Chair (D-8) Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair (Mayor) Anthony Martinez, Member (D-4) Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (D-10) Noemi Castro, Member (D-2) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member (D-1) Alexander Duarte, Member (D-7) Selma Sanchez, Member (D-6) John Estrada, Member (D-3) Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (D-5) Vacant, Member (D-9) 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 March 5, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, March and April programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative and Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on the ESB-MACC Phase 2 Construction Project. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager 4. Discussion on the MACC’s operational budget and finances. (Sponsors: Zamarripa-Saenz, Castro) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) 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. …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 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 Zamarripa-Saenz called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:10pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members Absent: Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Angelica Navarro, Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member Noemi Castro, Member John Estrada, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (Arrived at 6:13pm) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Gerardo Gandy, Member (Left at 7:23pm) Anthony Martinez, Member Mónica Siañez, Member (Left at 9:28pm) Staff in Attendance: Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker 1, Item 5: Martha Cotera, Academia Cuauhtli Co-founder thanked the board for their consideration and support on the budget that would be submitted to request additional funding for the operation of Academia Cuauhtli. She also recommended that the MACC incorporate more history and informative symposiums into the MACC’s programming to continue to get public intellectuals engaged. Speaker 2, Item 5: Emilio Zamora, Professor of History at the University of Texas was in attendance to support the budget request for Academia Cuauhtli. He mentioned Academia Cuauhtli was working with Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager on a memorandum of understanding to solidify their relationship with the MACC. He also expressed his appreciation for allowing Cuauhtli the opportunity to extend what they had to offer the community, which was education and cultural services. 1 Speaker 3, Item 5: Jessica Silva shared that her family had been part of Academia Cuauhtli’s Saturday and Summer programs since 2022. She expressed her support for the program as she was a parent of two students. She stated Academia Cuauhtli played a vital role in enriching the community and encouraging the personal growth of their children by offering opportunities to connect with multiple generations at once. Commenting that the kids find joy in connecting with their peers, college student mentors, and other adults who care about their education and well-being. Speaker 4, Item 5: Janay Silva-Soto let the board know that she was a …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update April 2, 2025 Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Project Manager PROJECT TIMELINE: ESB MACC Groundbreaking for Phase 2 Improvements / Move-Out Began– 12/10/22. • • Parking Lot Closure – 3/10/23. • Contractor Mobilization/Pre-construction Inspections – Began 3/11/23. • Permitting (Site) – Approved on 7/25/23. • Bidding & Negotiation (GMP1/Site) – Executed contract on 8/28/23. • Construction (Site) – Underway since 8/28/23. • Permitting (Building) – Approved on 3/4/24. • Bidding & Negotiation (GMP2/Building) – Executed contract on 3/7/24. • Construction (Site + Building) – Currently underway. • AIPP ESB-MACC Phase 2 – Artist(s) selection approval by Austin City Council on 8/29/24 • • Building dry-in – Process of ensuring the building envelope is weather sealed is expected April. Topping Out – Topmost structural beam was lifted into place on 9/11/24. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • • South retaining concrete wall at future food truck area poured. Zocalo paver mock-up completed for review. • Retaining wall with cantilevered edge at Zocalo is in progress. • Brick installation is ongoing. • Window and waterproofing mock-up completed for reviewed and approved. • Auditorium telescopic seating installed. • Teaching Kitchen exhaust hood installed. • Curved reception area framed. • Framing and insulated boards installed for a stucco ceiling. ANNOUNCEMENTS: • New furniture purchases are underway and expected to be completed by April. • City Council approved artists, Katherine Telley and Ruben Esquivel, to design and fabricate artwork for the ESB MACC Phase 2, Art in Public Places (AIPP) project. The artists are working on the conceptual design during the first quarter of the year. Please visit AIPP website for more announcements regarding the planned community • Concrete pours and large deliveries will continue. Work hours will adhere to the City’s noise ordinance. engagement for this project. Ordinance information can be found here. • The Confluence, a separate public/private partnership project has increased activities at the ESB MACC. The parking lot is the construction access point for the east side of the creek delta. There are trail detours because of the trail enhancements. Additional information can be found here. • The MACC round-about and driveways continue to experience elevated traffic and congestion due to the volume of work in the area by other developers. Please exercise caution in this district. • Drone video illustrating ESB MACC site work can be found here. SCHEDULED MILESTONES: • Construction …
