REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 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 Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair Noemi Castro, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member John Estrada, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, 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 March 6, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Advisory Board. Reyna, Zamarripa-Saenz STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff Report by Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative on staffing updates, March and April programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation and discussion on Phase 2 Construction Project Updates. Navarro, Amaro WORKING GROUP DISCUSSION 5. Update on Awards of Excellence Working Group Reyna, 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. Please call Michelle Rojas at the Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-974-3771, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 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.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:01pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Angelica Navarro, Chair John Estrada, Member Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Noemi Castro, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Anthony Martinez, Member (Arrived at 6:07pm) Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Member Board Members Absent: Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member Staff in Attendance: Jodi Jay, PARD Assistant Director Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs 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 Leonard Davila introduced himself stating he was a concerned citizen who had grown up in the East Side of Austin and had heard of Parks and Recreations Budget cut. He commented that he would like to see funding considered for programming at Pan Am Hillside and for the Mexican American Experience when the MACC opens back up again. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of February 7, 2024, were approved on Member Zamarripa- Saenz’s motion. Member Estrada seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (9.0). Motion passed. Member Rodriguez was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. Staff Report by Laura Esparza, Division Manager and Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative on staffing updates, February and March programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Marketing and Outreach Representative gave a report on the Holistic Wellness programs, Education, Caminos Teen Leadership, and Academia Cuauhtli programming, sharing highlights for the month of February along with upcoming programs & events for the month of March. She also provided an update of current and upcoming marketing and outreach events and announced the MACC’s annual La Mujer event was confirmed for Sunday, April 21, 2024, located at 2403 E 16th St, Austin, TX 78702 in East Austin at the Cathedral. Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs informed the …
MACC Staff Report – 4/3/24 Website - Facebook - Instagram Please share our social media posts, sign up for our newsletter, and check out our upcoming events! Holistic Wellness Programming HWP March: Taller Abierto - Painting/Drawing Workshop: 1st Thursday of each month, March 7 @ 10-11:30pm (Attendance: 18) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Art classes for ages 15+. Includes exploration of different techniques. All materials provided! Pre-registration required. Yoga for All Levels: Saturdays @ 10:30am Saturdays (2nd, 16th, 30th) (Attendance: 25) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Body, mind and soul will align as we move with intention through gentle movement guided by breath. We will incorporate meditation to regulate the nervous system. Family Yoga: 1st Saturday of each month, March 2nd @ 12pm (Attendance: 7) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center A space for kids and their adult to practice yoga together. Drumming Lessons: 2nd Sunday of each month, March 10 @ 1pm (Attendance: 8) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Learn to play drums influenced by West African, Afro-Latin and contemporary styles. Class starts with a movement warm up, then use drums, bells, and shakers to learn basic rhythms and play as a group. Drums provided - feel free to bring your own drum or percussion instrument. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month, March 15 @ 10:30am (Attendance: 3) Yarborough Library A gentle form of yoga that can be done while seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical capabilities. Gentle Flow Yoga (8+): 3rd Saturday of every month, March 17 @ 10:30am (Attendance: 3) Windsor Park Library Body, mind and soul will align as we move with intention through gentle movement guided by breath. We will incorporate meditation to regulate the nervous system. Chair Yoga: 3rd Wednesday of each month, March 20 @ 11am (Attendance: 4) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center A gentle form of yoga that can be done while seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical capabilities. Rooted in Culture Workshop: Wednesday, March 20 @ 6-7:30pm (Attendance: 39) Central Library We will discuss seasonal plants native to the Tejas region rooted in the history of Indigenous folks and People of Color in our Austin lineage. Voice/Guitar/Songwriting Lessons - Beginner/Intermediate (15+) Mondays (4th, 18th, 25th) @ 4-5pm (Attendance: 13) Windsor Park Library Join award winning song-writer Javier Jara for voice, …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update April 3, 2024 Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Project Manager CURRENT PROJECT PHASE: GMP1 (Guaranteed Maximum Price 1): Site Package GMP2 (Guaranteed Maximum Price 2): Building/Landscape Package • Construction (site) – is underway. • Permitting (building) – Approved on 3/4/24 • Bidding & Negotiation (GMP2) – Executed contract on 3/1/24 • A presentation packet or illustration of Phase 2 is being produced for the Board – target completion May 2024 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • The heat exchanger, athe primary equipment responsible for cooling of the building, was delivered and placed safely in the mechanical room at the Central Utility Plant. • The pump room at the Central Utility Plant passed inspections which allowed for walls to be taped and floated. • The boiler room trench with new plumbing lines has also passed inspection. so Cconcrete pour back is scheduled in mid-March. • Significant progress has been made on the Lady Bird Lake outfall designed to curb erosion and preserve the riparian zones (an area aid to protect water quality). The installed outlet and riprap, or strategically placed stones, are a part of the storm water management system. • Demolition work includes removal of the exterior metal ceiling panels and dismantling of the • Drill piers, the foundation system for the new addition, began with the South Crescent are in exterior stairways at each end of the building. progress beginning with the South Crescent.. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Formatted: Space After: Auto, Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0" + Indent at: 0.25" Formatted: Normal, Space Before: Auto • Installation of a pier foundation system has started in March and will lasting approximately 40 days, weather permitting. The work will involve heavy equipment drilling and pouring concrete to form the piers. There will be noise associated with these activities and work hours will be limited to 7:00am-5:30pm. • Short term trail re-route for a portion of the south segment of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail opened on January 16, 2024, and will continue until mid-April. View the map link here. • The Confluence, a separate public/private partnership project to stabilize and protect the ecology of Waller Creek, improve water quality, and create a continuous hike and bike trail along the creek has several concrete pours scheduled in April for the lattice bridge. Additional information can be found here. • …
