EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, February 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. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3741 or olivia.tamzarian@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS David Goujon, Chair Arthur Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Endi Silva, Member AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made, except that Citizens may not speak after City staff reports. Speakers signed up at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. August 4, 2021 b. August 17, 2021 c. November 3, 2021 2. CHAIR REPORT a. The Chair will brief the board and encourage board dialogue on agenda items. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by The Trails Foundation, Charlotte Tonsor Project Director on their current engagement projects. b. Presentation by Lana Denkeler, Project Coordinator for the Waller Creek Project on the Creek Delta project updates. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 Schematic Design (Goujon, Navarro) b. Discussion of the Hike and Bike trail within the ESB MACC Phase 2 project with The Trail Foundation. January 5, 2022 February 2, 2022 c. …
Waterloo Greenway Creek Delta (The Confluence) Project Update ESB-MACC Advisory Board Meeting January 5, 2022 1 Agenda 1. Waterloo Greenway Program Overview 2. Creek Delta (The Confluence) Project Update 2 Program Overview Sponsoring City Departments: Watershed Protection Department & Parks and Recreation Department Non-Profit Partner: Waterloo Greenway Conservancy 3 4 Waterloo Park Opened August 14, 2021 5 Community Programming 6 7 Creek Delta (The Confluence) 8 Elevated Walkway + Bridges 2 3 1 *Lattice Bridge 3 is currently an add/bid alternate. * 9 Lattice Bridges 10 10 Elevated Walkway 11 Cypress Grove + Trailhead Plaza 12 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 13 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 14 Lakeview Terrace + Explorer's Garden 15 Lakeview Terrace + Explorer's Garden 16 The Spring 17 The Spring 18 Project Milestones • Creek Delta 90% - June 2021 • Creek Delta 100% - Dec 2021 19 Creek Delta ( The Confluence) Schedule Design Phase Briefings: ESB-MACC Board, Environmental Commission, PARB, Design Commission, Waller Creek LGC. Seek conditional use approval from Planning Commission Bidding & Construction Complete 100% construction documents by end of 2021 January 2021- January 2022 Bid project early 2022 Construction begins summer 2022 20 Project Coordination Updates • Geoarcheology work • Operations and Maintenance Manual • Butler trail connectivity and safety • Heritage tree transplant • All contractor coordination still pending bid 21 22 THANK YOU! Parks & Recreation Lana Denkeler: lana.denkeler@austintexas.gov Watershed Protection Diana Wang: diana.wang@austintexas.gov Waterloo Greenway Chris Perkes: cperkes@waterloogreenway.org
MACC Staff Report – Feb 2, 2022 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs EVENTS- 2021 Posada Navideña December 15, 2021 Ballet Folklorico de Austin (LAAP) co-hosted this event for families, 300+ attendees enjoyed tamales, hot chocolate, piñatas, and children’s activities all outside on the Zocalo. La Pastorela December 9-19, 2021 Teatro Vivo’s longest running production, a modern retelling of the traditional Christmas story. This play took place inside the auditorium, capacity was reduced to allow for social distancing. 8 total shows over 2 weekends, 400+ attendees! Figuralo Student Art Exhibit- December 11, 2021- January 15, 2022 Youth artwork of all genres submitted by Austin-area art teachers, and individual families. Opening reception on Saturday, Dec 11 included free art activity kits, hot cocoa outside, and student interviews. Taller Abierto December 3, 2021. Upcoming: Feb 18 (virtual) Artist and teacher Miguel Santana taught a bilingual painting class, free of charge, to adults in a step-by-step follow along instructional class. Materials are provided free of charge for this series which continues into 2022. REGISTER HERE! Education -After School classes (20 students, in collaboration with Communities in Schools) January 19, 2022 - May 17, 2022 at Santa Rita Courts. -Art Activity kits created by the MACC, distributed to recreation centers as a “lending library” -Summer Camp early registration for Austin residents who have financial aid will begin on February 5 and continue to Feb 18. The Summer Camp will run from June 6th – August 12. Cost is $120 per week. Latino Artist Access Program (LAAP) -In-person meetings held Thurs, Dec 2 and virtually on Jan 27th. Next: Feb 24th 6pm. -Escandalo Improv Show (Feb 19th @ 8pm): Escandalo returns to the MACC for their first improv show of the new year. -Healing Hearts: Behind the Curtain (Feb 26th @ 2pm): Healing Hearts series returns with an in-person panel of LAAP artists discussing their artistic vision. -Healing Garden Workday (Feb 27th @ 11am): Our first volunteer garden workday of the new year. EVENTS- 2022 Caminos Teen Leadership Program -Caminantes have been continuing to meet virtually. -They have assisted at our events in the evenings and weekends -Producing LatinArte web series including cooking segments, art reviews, panel discussions, interviews. -Breaking Barriers Latinx Teen Conference will be Saturday, March 5. -Caminos is an official presenter at SXSW EDU! Exhibits -Joe Garcia, East Austin painter, will have the next in-person exhibit in the Community Gallery, Feb 7-March …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 2, 2022 ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via in person and video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Art Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Endi Silva, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Board Member Absent: Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:06pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Chair David Goujon stated the ESB-MACC mission statement. Larry Amado expressed concern regarding Phase 2 community engagement and outdoor expansion. He complimented the project for all of the indoor improvements but expressed concern with the cost of the excavation and removal of trees. Anna Maciel discussed concern regarding lack of communication to the community on the direction the ESB-MACC is going and lack of dialogue with architects. She expressed hope that the community is more informed about what is going on and made inquiries on the budget. Leonard Davila questioned why the design takes so long to get to the public and stated that the ESB-MACC staff and City should take the Board’s advice. He also mentioned that the 6 pm meeting time was difficult for people to make. Vice Chair Art Navarro asked if the community could speak on the agenda item. Chair David Goujon confirmed he will call on Davila to speak on the appropriate item. Chair Goujon indicated that changing the time of the regular meetings would be difficult because most members of the public including board members are not available during working hours. 1 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) A) AUGUST 4, 2021 B) AUGUST 17, 2021 C) NOVEMBER 3, 2021 Chair Goujon made a motion to approve the minutes. Member Endi Silva seconded the motion. Vote passed. 2. CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) Chair Goujon acknowledges that the Board has not been able to meet regularly, due in part to the pandemic. Chair Goujon stated there are some openings in the ESB-MACC Advisory Board member positions and encouraged community members to fill the vacancies. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS (AGENDA ITEM 3) A) STAFF REPORT ON ESB-MACC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ESB-MACC Supervisor Olivia Tamzarian provided the staff report, which included a summary of the end of 2021 events, such as La Pastorela and the …
