REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters – Mueller Assembly Room 1111A 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 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 December 4, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, December and January 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 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to council to support the creation of a music hub at the MACC and update on School of Rock visit and the Phase 2 site visit from EQ Austin. (Sponsors: Amaro, Herrera) Presenter(s): EQ Austin Chair, Nagavalli Medicharla, Vice Chair Alex Vallejo (Vallejo Music Group), and Executive Director, Gavin Garcia 5. Creation of FY26 Budget Working Group (Sponsors Amaro, Estrada) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update January 8, 2025 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 • • Building dry-in – Process of ensuring the building envelope is weather sealed is expected mid-February. Topping Out – Topmost structural beam was lifted into place on 9/11/24. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • Site retaining wall at Zocalo installation continues. • Brick installation is ongoing at south addition and will be followed by north addition. • Waterproofing and flashing at the outdoor terrace is in progress. • Auditorium re-roof begins this month after the south and north addition roof details are constructed. • • Interior framework for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire systems are proceeding. Interior insulation and drywall are being installed as each building system passes inspection. • Doors and windows are ordered. • Elevator has been ordered and expected delivery is in January. ANNOUNCEMENTS: • 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 is scheduled for a kick-off meeting this month. Please visit AIPP website for more announcements regarding the planned community engagement for this project. • Concrete pours and steel/crane deliveries will continue. Work hours will adhere to the City’s noise ordinance. Ordinance information can be found here. • The Confluence, a separate public/private partnership project has increased activities at the ESB MACC including concrete pours The parking lot is the construction access point for the east side of the creek delta. Additional information can be found here. • Temporary & partial Rainey Street closures are planned for dismantling of cranes for various private development in the Rainey District. Detailed and updated information can be found here. • The MACC round-about and driveways continue to experience elevated traffic and congestion due to the volume of work in the …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 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 6:23pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Angelica Navarro, Chair Noemi Castro, Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Board Members Absent: John Estrada, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Staff in Attendance: Marjorie Flanagan, 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 Ricky Reyes, Citizen spoke on Native American Heritage Month. He explained its purpose was to honor and celebrate the rich history, language, traditions, and contributions of the Native American community to ensure its legacy continues to be recognized and valued by future generations. Both Chair Navarro and Vice Chair Zamarippa-Saenz asked Mr. Reyes to send an email with events and programs that have been done in San Antonio so the board and the MACC could discuss ways of possibly incorporating programs/events if they were not already holding programs geared to sharing the type of information Reyes was requesting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of November 6, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Zamarripa- Saenz’s motion. Member Herrera seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (6.0). Motion passed. Members Estrada, Martinez, and Reyna were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, November and December programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. 1 Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative reported on the Holistic Wellness programs, Education, Academia Cuauhtli, Caminos Teen Leadership programming, and current and upcoming marketing and outreach events. Tamzarian shared the dates that were set for all 2025 signature events beginning with La Mujer taking place April 25, Awards of Excellence, Saturday June 28th, Viva Mexico, Saturday, September 13, and Dia de Los Muertos, Saturday, November 1, noting the locations were still being determined but confirmed the Awards of Excellence would be held at the Long Center. She also shared …
1.8.25 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: 2nd Annual Tamalada Saturday, December 7 @ 1:30-5pm Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center Attendance: 89 Participants learned how to make traditional tamales with Doña Reyna from Veracruz All Natural. They also got to make corn husk dolls and holiday ornaments. Jesus Garcia from Herbal Action Project helped folks made their own champurrado kits! Participants left with some tasty tamales and recipes, and everyone really enjoyed this all-ages, bilingual event. ADA interpretation was also an appreciated feature at this event! All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am (No classes Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4) Southeast Library Attendance:16 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 Attendance: 11 A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Healing Garden Workday (16+): Sunday, December 8 @ 9-11am Sunset Valley Community Garden Attendance: 4 At the ESB-MACC's Healing Garden, we grow herbs that can be used in everyday health. If you are interested in gardening or sharing in our harvest, join us for one of our workdays. Volunteers will be working hands on maintaining the garden and its infrastructure. Pre-registration required. Volunteer Club: Gift Sorting (16+): Thursday, December 12 @ 1:30-4:30pm Salvation Army Angel Tree Warehouse Attendance: 9 Volunteers may unpack and organize toys and clothing, set up shelving, decorate, answer phones, and fulfill wishes for children, etc. Pre-registration required. Women’s Circle (16+): Sunday, Dec 15 @ 3:30-5pm The Center for Arts + Healing Attendance:16 Join us to share in plática (heart-centered conversation), self-care practices, and canto (song). This is a time to connect with others, nurture yourself, and refill your cup under the light of the full moon. Upcoming All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am (No classes Jan. 4, 11) 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 Wednesday of each month starting January @ 10am Dove Springs Recreation Center A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications …
