REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, November 6, 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 (D-8) Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair (Mayor) Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (D-10) Noemi Castro, Member (D-2) John Estrada, Member (D-3) Vacant, Member (D-6) Gerardo Gandy, Member (D-7) Vacant, Member (D-9) Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (D-5) Anthony Martinez, Member (D-4) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member (D-1) 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 October 2, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, October and November 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 Phase 2 Construction Project. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager 4. Presentation by Frederico Geib, Art in Public Places Coordinator, Sr. on the selected artist for the Phase 2 public art project. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Frederico Geib, Art in Public Places Coordinator, Sr DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council supporting the creation and funding of Creativity Hubs at City Cultural Centers. (Sponsors Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): EQ Austin Chair, Nagavalli Medicharla, Vice Chair Alex Vallejo (Vallejo Music Group), and Executive Director, Gavin Garcia FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room. (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 6:07pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Angelica Navarro, Chair John Estrada, Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (Arrived at 6:12pm) Anthony Martinez, Member Noemi Castro, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (Arrived at 6:12pm) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member 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 None. Chair Navarro made the board aware that Member Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez had resigned and commented that the boards current vacancies were for District 6 and 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of August 7, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Zamarripa- Saenz’s motion. Member Reyna seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (9.0). Motion passed. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, August, September and October programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. Lorie Martinez, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Coordinator gave a presentation on the Holistic Wellness Programs mission, shared information on the role of each of her team members and discussed a few programs that were successful they were turned into annual events, such as the Tamalada workshop where participants were taught how to make traditional tamales and their Day of Wellness program. Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative reported on Education, Academia Cuauhtli, Caminos Teen Leadership programming, and current and upcoming marketing and outreach events. She also shared an update on the MACC’s Viva Mexico event, 1 reminding the board that they had partnered with Univision, Claudia Talamantez, Karla Barreto, Blanca Gaytan, and the Mexican Consulate Humberto Hernandez Haddad. She stated there were over 1,200 participants in attendance and thanked everyone for their role in executing an amazing celebration. (Please see the Board and Commissions Website for backup material.) DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation on Waterloo Greenway Palm Park engagement efforts. Lana Denkler, Parks and Recreation Project Manager introduced herself stating she worked in partnership …
MACC Staff Report – Website - Facebook - Instagram Please share our social media posts, sign up for our newsletter, and check out our upcoming events! Holistic Wellness Programming Past: Community Conversation-Healing through Earth Connections: Thurs, October 10 @ 5:30-8pm (Attendance: 16) Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Join us to explore cultural expression and honoring our cultural legacies. Harvé Franks and Jesus García will guide us through a flower pressing activity and in creating seed balls, closing our time together with a seed ceremony. Pre-registration required by Thurs, Oct 3 for free entry to the LBJ Wildflower Center. Cumbia Basics I: Saturday, October 12 @ 2-3pm (Attendance: 10) Corazon Latino Dance Studio Learn basic steps and the body movements that define this popular Latin American Dance. No prior experience or partner is required. Pre- registration required by Mon, Oct 7. Learn to Kayak/Paddleboard (16+): Thurs, October 17 @ 6-7:30pm (Attendance: 17) Austin Rowing Club Join us on Lady Bird Lake and paddle through the heart of Downtown Austin. Pre-registration required. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month @ 10:30am (Attendance: 10) Yarborough Library A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. Rowing Race Training Team competed in their first Austin Rowing Club Head of the Colorado regatta on Sat, Oct 26 (Attendance:5): Five months of 6am training prepared them to achieve their goal! Training will continue for the ARC Spring Heart of Texas Regatta. Bilingual Yoga + Sound w/Castle Hill Fitness: Monday, October 28 @ 6- 7pm (Attendance: 56) Waterloo Greenway-Moody Amphitheater Melt away stress and tension with Isabel Beltran Sabel. This class combines gentle yoga poses, breathing techniques, and guided relaxation with sound healing bowls to help calm the mind and enhance overall well-being. Bring a yoga mat. Upcoming: All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am Southeast Library Focuses on body awareness, connection with the breath. with gentle movement, and time for meditation and relaxation. The library has mats to share. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month @ 10:30am Yarborough Library A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Co-ed Self Defense Class (18+): Saturday, November 9 @ 3-4:30pm Austin Women’s Boxing Club We will practice using mixed martial arts techniques from Karate and Jiu Jitsu. You will gain a basic understanding of how to defend yourself using your …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update November 6, 2024 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 • Topping Out – Topmost structural beam was lifted into place on 9/11/24. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • Concrete slabs for level 1 and 2 floors have been poured in the building expansion. • Wall framing is underway for the new additions and renovated areas. • Mechanical ducts, electrical conduits, and plumbing lines are being installed in the new additions. • Steel erection for the shade structure in the zocalo is in progress. • Waterproofing of the new additions’ exteriors is ongoing and will continue into next month. • Exterior brick will be laid for the building starting next month. ANNOUNCEMENTS: website for more updates. found here. found here. • 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 will be conducting community engagement. Please visit AIPP • Concrete pours will continue. Work hours will adhere to the City’s noise ordinance. Ordinance information can be • 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. Additional information can be • “Taco” once stray, shy chihuahua mix has found a new loving home after months of living at the MACC. • Topping Out event photos can be found here. • Drone video illustrating ESB MACC site work can be found here. SCHEDULED MILESTONES: • Construction began – August 28, 2023 • Anticipated completion of all major construction activity – Summer 2025 • Anticipated grand opening – Fall 2025 Please note that as in any construction project, schedules are projected as accurately as possible, but all dates are subject to change due to the …
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES BUSINESS ANALYSIS MUSIC HUBS: PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS BY EQ AUSTIN The purpose of this EQ Austin report is to make recommendations to the City of Austin to develop creative industries business incubators focused on the development of entrepreneurs in music, film/video, and creative industry-focused technologies at three PARD cultural centers: the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC); the George Washington Carver Museum (Carver); and the Asian American Resource Center (AARC). The City of Austin is interested in providing underserved local musicians and artist communities with resources to: perform, rehearsal, live stream, and record. The City also wants to provide the artists with assistance in business development, marketing and other entrepreneurial needs. EQ Austin held two community meetings at each of the three cultural centers (MACC, Carver, and AARC). The first three community meeting at each cultural center provided the community with an understanding of what the creative industries business incubators are and the process that will be used to assess the needs of the different communities. The second community meeting was a joint effort of the three cultural centers and provided the community with results from the focus groups, an assessment of the local artists’ needs, a facility assessment, and an estimate of the costs involved for the buildout and operational needs. EQ Austin worked collaboratively with PARD on communications and marketing of the community meetings and focus groups. EQ Austin, with its project subcontractors—2112, Karp Design Studios and Sound Music Cities—is providing this written report that includes the: results of the focus groups; assessment of the local artists community’s needs; assessment of the facility and its assets; recommendations and cost estimates of buildout of physical space, equipment needs, and programming opportunities. It provides no less than two exemplary models of global creative industries business incubators with explanations as to what components make these models exemplary ones. RECOMMENDATION Music is a universal language that transcends borders and brings people together. Recognizing the rich cultural diversity and musical heritage in our city, we propose the establishment of three distinct creative music hubs at the Carver Museum, Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC), and the Asian American Resource Center (AARC). Each hub will serve as a collaborative space for musicians, songwriters, producers, creatives, and music enthusiasts to come together, create, learn, and celebrate their cultural identities through music. Mutual Complementarity: While each hub will cater to the unique needs and …
