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 …
