Backup Notes from the AARC Workgroup — original pdf

Backup

AARC Workgroup Notes 7/12/2022 - noon Attendees: Laura Espinoza; COA/PARD Tony Vo;: COA/PARD/AARC Bianca Galvan: COA/PARD/AARC David NickS; COA/PUBLIC WORKS Schiller Liao: NAAO Debasree Das Gupta: NAAO Thuy Nguyen; Community -AISD Vince Cobalis: AAQOL/ Workgroup Lead 1. Update on AARC Phase II Plan * Survey – completed – See analysis link on AARC newsletter. * Timeline We’re currently in the design phase of the project. There will be a community engagement information session sometime in Oct or Nov * Funding There is not enough funding currently, anticipating a shortfall of $20-25 million 2024 Bond is a potential (Laura said council passed a resolution supporting the completion of cultural center projects) Potential for a capital fundraising campaign Private donors/fundraising needed * Coordination with Watershed Protection David Nicks should have an update for next time (7/12) 2. AARC Staffing and hiring status Interviews for Culture & Arts Education Supervisor occurs on Monday 7/18/22 Interviews for Marketing Representative A occurs on Tuesday 7/19/22 Administrative Specialist position closes on 7/13/22 Currently looking for Temps (Event Worker + Cultural Arts Leader) 3. Senior Meals/Transportation update Minimal complaints about Meals on Wheels aside from blandness; Seniors encouraged to bring own seasoning AARC Freezer is not working properly. Work Order submitted. In the meantime, MoW will delivery daily rather than weekly. 4. Summer Youth program TCTA (Totally Cool, Totally Art) 2nd summer camp session started this week. A handful of Asian American kids are participating. Program goes until August 4 5. Any specific efforts to address heat issues (hours of operation). AARC Designated as a Cooling Station during regular business hours. Closes evening hours location is Gus Garcia. Comprehensive list of cooling station shared via email. * Translated Emergency Alerts 6. NAAO Wall 7. Budget Annual update 4. Budget status * 2021-22 CYE - purchases/future actions – * Schiller working with a new vendor - Can’t purchase auditorium chairs: Not enough storage for ballroom chairs _ Orders placed for technology upgrade, including Technology equipment – - Display case lighting  * 2022-23 proposed budge - update At this point, only option is Commission recommendations to Council - ballroom dividers s/b CIP, but still request - staffing? * did not DISCUSS MAJOR PRIOR YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS (July 2021 - June 2022) * Any new goals and focus in the coming year. * Connect with AARC mission and goals (Tony- please bring if you have it) * As required, Document submitted in July by AAQOL Chair – Kirk Yoshida Meeting adjourned at 12:55pm