Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board January 7, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held January 7, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance January 6, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 7, 2021 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Wednesday, January 6, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle Rojas michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Junta Especial del Grupo Asesor del Centro Mexico-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 7 de enero, 2021 de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación el 6 de enero, 2021 antes del mediodía. Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta, Michelle Rojas (512) 974-3771 o al correo electrónico Michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía del miércoles 6 de enero. Se …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Thursday, January 7, 2021 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Art Navarro, Vice Chair Olga Campos-Benz, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Diana Gomez, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Claudia Massey, Member Tomas Salas, Member Endi Silva, Member Board Member Absent: Aida Cerda-Prazak, Member Staff in Attendance: Lucas Massie, PARD Division Manager Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Liana Kallivoka, PARD Assistant Director Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:01 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Christine Sheng from Rogers O’Brien introduced herself and members from her team. She mentioned looking forward to being part of the Phase 2 project and listening to the presentation on the Waterloo Greenway project. PUBLIC INPUT 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) Member Campos-Benz motioned to approve the December 2020 Advisory Board Meeting minutes. Member Lopez Seconded. Vote Passed. (6.0) N/A 2. CHAIR REPORT 1 Chair Goujon provide his report summarizing the upcoming presentations. He mentioned that there would a presentation on the Waterloo Greenway project and encouraged the board to ask questions. He also mentioned that Laura Esparza would be updating the board on the status of the audit findings. He said Christina Bies would also be providing an update on the community engagement process on the Phase 2 plan. 3. PRESENTATIONS (AGENDA ITEM 3) 3a. Chair Goujon presented Melissa Ayala from Waterloo Greenway and Lana Denkeler from Parks and Recreation for the Waterloo Greenway project. Melissa Ayala presented a PowerPoint and provided particular slides regarding the Creek Delta area of the project. Ayala introduced the Waterloo Greenway Project as a conservancy and COA collaboration and creates and maintains urban park system for all. Also, a big part of the project is to restore Waller Creek. The Creek Delta Construction Update, Objective, and Timeline was discussed. Comment was made for coordination with the ESB-MACC Design team in the area of project overlap and possible collaboration with their signage project. Lana Denkler summarized the challenge of restoring the creek delta. The secondary objective is to provide connectivity in this area, south of 4th street to Lady Bird Lake. Board member Silva inquired about how the collaboration between the City of Austin and the Waterloo Greenway …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase II Facility Expansion Implementation Community Engagement Plan Outline: Building Programming Phase Christina Bies, Project Coordinator, Park Development Buildings Justin Schneider, Community Engagement Specialist January 7, 2021 Purpose The project consists of the renovation and expansion of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC), Phase 2 as prescribed in the City Council approved ESB-MACC Master Plan 2018 prepared by CasaBella Architects. This phase continues the efforts to meet the growing needs of the community to support the programs which foster meaningful understanding and appreciation of Mexican American, Native American, Hispanic and other Latino Cultures. Phase 2 as outlined includes renovation of existing support and performance spaces, expansion of the building on both levels and site improvements. This scope will be refined to meet the available project budget. 2018 City Council Bond Discussion • On August 29, 2018 during a work session, City Council discussed an overview of PARD’s Cultural Centers. • The overview of the ESB-MACC highlighted $27.0M Phase 2 Master plan priorities including general renovations; enlarging community gallery; adding classrooms, workshops, gallery space; café; gift shop. • 2018 General Obligation (GO) Bond ($27.00M) Joint Venture Team (JV) Funding • 2006 Bond ($0.22M) • 64 Rainey Street Lease proceeds ($0.15M) • Capital Improvement ($0.10M) Consultants • Miro Rivera Architects • Tatiana Bilbao Estudio Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) • Rogers O’Brien Construction Community Engagement: Building Programming • Goal: Ensure this project aligns with 2018 Plan. • Recognize prior engagement efforts, including the 2018 Plan, which included robust community engagement. • PARD aims to honor the community input that developed the plan. It is important for PARD to closely listen to the community and ensure this project aligns with the community’s needs while maximizing the available funding and resources. Community Engagement Team In conjunction with the Joint Venture (JV) project team, the City of Austin Team Members include: John Nixon, Parks and Recreation Department, Communications and Engagement Manager Justin Schneider, Parks and Recreation Department, Community Engagement Specialist Cara Welch, Communications and Public Information Office, Community Engagement Consultant Marion Sanchez, Communications and Public Information Office, Community Engagement Division Manager Elizabeth Ferrer, Public Works Department, Public Information Specialist, Senior Supported by Project Team members: Heidi Tse, Public Works Department, Capital Delivery Project Manager Chad Lewallen, Public Works Department, Project Assistant, Subproject Coordinator Christina Bies, Parks and Recreation Department, Project Coordinator Laura …
AUDIT 2020 RECOMMENDATIONS Status Report Q1 ITEM 1. Periodically update facility master plans 2. ADA/Maintenance Issues 3. Optimize facility use a. Evaluate space usage, analyze data and develop proposal b. Publicize accurate information for all spaces for rent PROPOSED SOLUTIONS/Deliverables Now that Bond funding can be used for facility expansion plans, these plans can be put on a regular schedule. PARD continues to seek funding for this. a. Evaluate space usage, analyze data and develop proposal; analyze space utilization, adjust normal business hours b. Publicize accurate information for all spaces for rent by adjusting websites to include outdoor spaces. Create videos of spaces to put on website. c. Standardize the rental packet d. Enter all events, public and non-public in Rectrac. WHO/WHEN/HOW Q1 Accomplishments PARD/Periodically TBD by PARD PARD/FIND FUNDING TBD by PARD a. Site Mgrs/FY21/Once we are back on site, staff will track # of hours each bookable room is used per day for a month. b. CC Mgmt & Staff/Sept 2021 c. Rentals Consortium/FY21/SPOC a. COVID-19 prevents us from opening facilities; there is no data to measure at this time. b. All websites have been adjusted to reflect outdoor sites for rent. c. Working group was formed in September 2020 to work on standardizing the rental packet. Work is expected to be concluded by early February. One site (MACC) has completed putting video tours on their rental website. This will also be concluded in early February. d. Met with Program Managers to standardize the ways in which non- registration events could be entered into Rectrac. (See attachment “FW: Auditor’s Recommendations: Rectrac Entries for Internal Meetings…”) 4. Resolve barriers to use a. evaluate current fees & determine how to make them more accessible to target population b. Identify additional accessible parking/transportation 5. Program planning managed efficiently a. additional means of soliciting feedback from community b. Revise program planning processes c. balance rentals and education programming a. PARD Community Programs Division Managers will form a Program Task Force to analyze fees and levels of service guides. a. PARD Division Managers/FY21/Cross- functional committee b. ESB-MACC and AARC, DAC staff should reach out to CAP Metro to set up a meeting. a. TBD b. Identified key members of the Asian American Quality of Life Board and ESB- MACC Boards to join in a meeting with CapMetro. Will ask CapMetro for a meeting in January. a. CC Managers/FY21 b. PARD/OPM—FY21 c. CC Managers/FY21 …
Creek Delta Construction Update and ESB-MACC Phase II Master Plan Coordination PLACEHOLDER: Include any general, brief Waterloo updates or recent images Tunnel Outlet @ Lady Bird Lake ESB-MACC Campus Rainey Street Historic District I-35 Frontage Trinity St t S z e v a h C r a s e C Red River t e e r t S h t 4 COORDINATION PLANNING Area of project overlap* *Will require coordination with ESB-MACC Staff, Board, and Master Plan Trinity St t S z e v a h C r a s e C PLACEHOLDER IMAGE - REPLACE Red River ESB-MACC Campus Rainey Street Historic District I-35 Frontage OUTREACH OVERVIEW Feb 2018 – Waller Creek public meetings at MACC June 2018 – School field trip collaboration: Waller Creek/MACC Aug 2018 – Tabling at trail: Waller Creek/MACC Feb 2019 – Tabling at Austin Energy meeting at MACC Summer 2019 – Presentation at Rainey neighborhood meeting at MACC Sept 2019 – Tabling at MACC ”¡Viva México!” event Sept 2019 – Presentation at HQOL Commission Oct 2019 – Presentation at District 9 Rainey Street Historic District Visioning Meeting Nov 2019 – Tabling at MACC “Día de Los Muertos” event • • • • • • • • • • March 2020 – MACC Advisory Board meeting presentation Creek Delta Objective: Reconstruct eroded banks Creek Delta Objective: Reconstruct eroded banks Creek Delta Objective: Connectivity with new and existing sites Trinity St t S z e v a h C r a s e C CREEK DELTA PROJECT TIMELINE OVERVIEW Currently in 90% design phase Bidding: summer 2021 Construction: end of 2021 2-3 year duration • • • • PLACEHOLDER IMAGE - REPLACE Red River t e e r t S h t 4 ESB-MACC Campus Rainey Street Historic District I-35 Frontage Trinity St t S z e v a h C r a s e C PLACEHOLDER IMAGE - REPLACE Red River t e e r t S h t 4 ESB-MACC Campus Rainey Street Historic District I-35 Frontage COORDINATION PLANNING (ONGOING) • • • • Design briefings with ESB-MACC staff Presentation to MACC Phase II Working Group Trail connection identified as area for Waterloo Greenway design & construction opportunity Future coordination envisioned between Waterloo Greenway & ESB-MACC design teams THANK YOU! Waterloo Greenway Melissa Ayala: mayala@waterloogreenway.org Parks & Recreation Lana Denkeler: lana.denkeler@austintexas.gov Watershed Protection Diana Wang: diana.wang@austintexas.gov
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board December 14, 2020 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held December 14, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance December 13, 2020 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 14, 2020 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday December 13, 2020. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle Rojas michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Junta Especial del Grupo Asesor del Centro Mexico-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 14 de diciembre de 2:00 pm a 3:30 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación 13 de diciembre antes del mediodía. Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta, Michelle Rojas (512) 974-3771 o al correo electrónico Michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía del domingo 13 de diciembre. Se requiere la siguiente …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board December 2, 2020 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held December 2, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm held Via Videoconferencing with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by December 1, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board on December 2, 2020 Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon on December 1. Speakers will be required to provide their name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3711 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Centro Mexico-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 2 de diciembre de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (1 de diciembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta a Michelle Rojas al 512-974- 3711 o michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board November 4, 2020 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held November 4, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm held Via Videoconferencing with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by November 3, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board on November 4, 2020 Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon on November 3. Speakers will be required to provide their name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3711 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Centro Mexico-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 4 de noviembre de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (3 de noviembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta a Michelle Rojas al 512-974- 3711 o michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La …
AUDIT REPORT City Cultural Centers Audit OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR – AUGUST 19, 2020 Background Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) George Washington African American Carver Museum, Cultural Cultural and and Genealogy Center Heritage Facility Facility Opened 2013 2007 Facility managed and operated by Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Department Department Department (GWC) 1980 (AACHF) 2013 Economic Development Department Square Feet 16,000 34,000 39,000 4,770 NOTE: THIS AUDIT WAS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL THROUGH COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 20190619-086. August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 2 Overall Summary of Findings Ineffective strategic direction and operational inefficiencies threaten the City’s ability to further cultural opportunities. Finding 1 - Strategic Planning Finding 6 - Performance Measurement Finding 2 - Maintenance Finding 7 - Fees Finding 3 - Space Use Finding 8 - IT Access Rights Finding 4 - Accessibility Finding 9 - Staff Training Finding 5 - Program Planning Finding 10 - Peer Cities August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 3 Finding 1 – Strategic Planning The City did not plan for current and future space needs impacting strategic allocation of bond funding and City’s mission to increase cultural opportunities. August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 4 Finding 1 – Strategic Planning Facility Bond Task Force Recommendation Allocated Bond Funds Updated Plan at Time of Allocation $5 million $7 million In-process (now completed) $15 million $27 million $7.5 million $7.5 million No funds recommended No funds allocated Does not have Yes No plan Asian American Resource Center ESB Mexican American Cultural Center George Washington Carver Museum African American Cultural and Heritage Facility Recommendation The PARD Director should ensure facilities have updated facility plans. The EDD Director should work to establish a strategic plan for the Heritage Facility. August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 5 Finding 2 – Maintenance The City has not timely addressed accessibility and maintenance issues at centers, which could result in injury to patrons and increased maintenance costs in the future. August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 6 Finding 2 - Maintenance Asian American ESB Mexican Resource Center American Cultural Center George Washington Carver Museum Number of ADA items Estimated cost for ADA items Number of maintenance items 3 1 $3,550 $2,800 $23,100 4 8 13 42 Estimated cost for maintenance items At least $150 At least $380,400* At least $700,866** * Total represents …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board September 2, 2020 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held October 7, 2020 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM held Via Videoconferencing with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance October 6, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board on October 7, 2020 Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@austintexas.gov no later than noon on October 6. Speakers will be required to provide their name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Centro Mexico-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 7 de octubre de 1:00 pm a 5:00 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (6 de octubre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 o laura.esparza@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es …
AUDIT REPORT City Cultural Centers Audit OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR – AUGUST 19, 2020 Background Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) George Washington African American Carver Museum, Cultural Cultural and and Genealogy Center Heritage Facility Facility Opened 2013 2007 Facility managed and operated by Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Department Department Department (GWC) 1980 (AACHF) 2013 Economic Development Department Square Feet 16,000 34,000 39,000 4,770 NOTE: THIS AUDIT WAS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL THROUGH COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 20190619-086. August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 2 Overall Summary of Findings Ineffective strategic direction and operational inefficiencies threaten the City’s ability to further cultural opportunities. Finding 1 - Strategic Planning Finding 6 - Performance Measurement Finding 2 - Maintenance Finding 7 - Fees Finding 3 - Space Use Finding 8 - IT Access Rights Finding 4 - Accessibility Finding 9 - Staff Training Finding 5 - Program Planning Finding 10 - Peer Cities August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 3 Finding 1 – Strategic Planning The City did not plan for current and future space needs impacting strategic allocation of bond funding and City’s mission to increase cultural opportunities. August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 4 Finding 1 – Strategic Planning Facility Bond Task Force Recommendation Allocated Bond Funds Updated Plan at Time of Allocation $5 million $7 million In-process (now completed) $15 million $27 million $7.5 million $7.5 million No funds recommended No funds allocated Does not have Yes No plan Asian American Resource Center ESB Mexican American Cultural Center George Washington Carver Museum African American Cultural and Heritage Facility Recommendation The PARD Director should ensure facilities have updated facility plans. The EDD Director should work to establish a strategic plan for the Heritage Facility. August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 5 Finding 2 – Maintenance The City has not timely addressed accessibility and maintenance issues at centers, which could result in injury to patrons and increased maintenance costs in the future. August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 6 Finding 2 - Maintenance Asian American ESB Mexican Resource Center American Cultural Center George Washington Carver Museum Number of ADA items Estimated cost for ADA items Number of maintenance items 3 1 $3,550 $2,800 $23,100 4 8 13 42 Estimated cost for maintenance items At least $150 At least $380,400* At least $700,866** * Total represents …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board September 2, 2020 1:00 – 2:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held September 2, 2020 1:00 – 2:30 PM held Via Videoconferencing with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance September 1, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board on September 2, 2020 Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@austintexas.gov no later than noon on September 1. Speakers will be required to provide their name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Emma S. Barrientos Centro Mexico-Americano FECHA de la reunión 2 de septiembre de 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (1 de septiembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 o laura.esparza@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre …
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A MUSIC HUB AT THE EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER (ESB-MACC) WHEREAS, the City Council has passed numerous resolutions to support the Music Industry and musicians; and WHEREAS, on March 3, 2016, Council approved Resolution No. 20160303-019, the Music and Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, which affirmed support for the music and creative ecosystem through short and long term goals specific to cultural tourism, revenue development, and venue retention; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20160303-019, “the Omnibus Music Resolution” approved by the City Council directed the City Manager to explore the implementation of the creation of a Music HUB which increase the opportunities for professional and aspiring musicians to provide rehearsal and performing space and to obtain educational, and training in the music industry; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20160303-019, “the Omnibus Music Resolution” specifically emphasized that “equity, diversity, and inclusion remains under emphasized in the arts/music/culture arena….and the City of Austin adopt equity, diversity, and inclusion in all policies;” and, WHEREAS, Austin demographics have changed but Mexican-American and Latino music continues to remain in the shadows of the “Live Music Capital of the World” in spite of the fact that Latinos comprise over 34% of the population and is 1 expected to grow even larger as a percentage of the Austin population; and, WHEREAS, Mexican-American and Latino musicians are struggling to appeal to Austin’s new wave of potential audiences and a Music HUB at the ESB-MACC will assist in the development of musicians to attract new audiences and supporters to achieve a thriving, diverse, inclusive and equitable music community; WHEREAS, in 2018 voters approved a $12 million bond proposal to acquire creative spaces for the arts and music and the City of Austin is currently soliciting ideas to accomplish this through a Request for Information; and, WHEREAS, musicians and community groups have advocated for over a year that the ESB-MACC be considered for an investment of $2 million to develop a Music HUB; NOW THEREFORE, OF AUSTIN: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ESB-MACC ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY The ESB-MACC Advisory Board requests that $2 million of the $12 million bond funds approved in 2018 for creative spaces be allocated to the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center to develop a Music HUB as called for in the 2016 Austin Music and Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution approved by the City Council. 2 3
Special Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board August 5, 2020 1:00 – 2:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held August 5, 2020 1:00 – 2:30 PM held Via Videoconferencing Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance August 4, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board on August 5, 2020 Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@austintexas.gov no later than noon on August 4. Speakers will be required to provide their name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, August 5, 2020, 1:00 – 2:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING BOARD MEMBERS David Goujon, Chair Arthur Navarro, Vice Chair Olga Campos-Benz, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Endi Silva, Member Tomas Salas Member Aida Cerda-Prazak, Member Diana Gomez, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member , AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. CHAIR REPORT 3. PRESENTATIONS a. None 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS events. 5. NEW BUSINESS 1. LAAP 2. Budget 3. Transportation 4. Phase II a. Staff Report by Site Supervisor, Olivia Tamzarian on ESB-MACC programs and a. Review and approve Annual Report. (Goujon, Navarro) b. Discussion and possible action on a proposal being drafted by the Latino Mexican American Music …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center ____________________________________ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) is dedicated to the preservation, creation, presentation, and promotion of the cultural arts of Mexican Americans and Latino cultures. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. (Reference all reports, recommendations, letters or resolutions presented to the City Council on mission-specific issues. If some of the elements of the mission statement were not acted on by the board in the past year, the report should explain why no action was taken.) During the period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 the ESB-MACC Advisory Board’s focus continued to be on increasing the productivity and efficiency of our board meetings, allowing us to focus on serving as advisors that work towards improving current operations and future development of the ESBMACC. The ESB-MACC is a vital community resource for our Latino community that offers us a space where we can come together to celebrate, promote, and share our culture in the areas of music, dance, theater, literature, the visual arts, multi-media arts, genealogy, and history. This year, the board continued to support the ESBMACC staff and the artists in the newly created Latino Arts Access Program by ensuring that they have a fair and working contract. The board also worked with City staff and Council as the Phase II project continued to advance. The board supported the City’s process in selecting an architecture firm and supported Annual Review and Work Plan 2019-2020 Page # 2 the recommendation to enter into contract negotiations with the Miro Rivera Architects in collaboration with Tatiana Bilbao. The board also submitted a request to update our bylaws to reflect our board's current needs. The Finance and Audit approved to officially include Emma S. Barrientos as part of the advisory board name. The board continued to support and promote the signature events held at the ESBMACC as well as continued to support the digital programs that have been created in response to in person programs being cancelled due to COVID-19. 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. (If any of the board’s …
