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Approved Minutes original pdf

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EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, February 7, 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 6:00pm. Board Members in Attendance: Angelica Navarro, Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair Noemi Castro, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (Arrived at 6:09/Left at 8:10pm) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Member Board Members in Attendance Remotely: John Estrada, Member (Left at 9:40pm) Board Members Absent: Gerardo Gandy, Member Anthony Martinez, Member 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 None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of January 10, 2024, were approved on Member Zamarripa- Saenz’s motion. Vice Chair Amaro seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (6.0). Motion passed. Members Gandy, Herrera, Martinez, and Rodriguez were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Report by Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor and Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager on January and February programs, 1 marketing, scope of outreach efforts by ESB-MACC staff, La Mujer and Awards of Excellence planning report, and opportunities for Board participation at ESB-MACC programs for the month of February. Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor gave a report on the Holistic Wellness programs, Education, Caminos Teen Leadership, and Academia Cuauhtli programming, sharing highlights for the month of January along with upcoming programs & events for the month of February. She also provided an update of current and upcoming marketing and outreach events and informed the Board they were currently in the process of securing a venue location for their annual La Mujer event. She also mentioned the Awards of Excellence event would take place June 29, 2024, at the Long Center and the MACC’s Event Coordinator, Estrella DeLeon would offer ways for the Advisory Board to assist with the event, such as securing donations, sponsorships, helping with event planning and having a role in the …

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Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center – Event Center, First Floor, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752 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 December 6, 2023. 2. Staff Report on ESB-MACC programs during December and upcoming programs in STAFF BRIEFINGS January. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Heidi Tse on the Phase 2 project, followed by discussion and possible action. Navarro, Amaro 4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the Music Creative Hubs. Estrada, Zamarripa-Saenz 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the process for renaming 64 Rainey parkland. Navarro, Estrada 6. Discussion and possible action to create a 64 Rainey Working Group and its scope of work. Zamarripa-Saenz, Navarro 7. Presentation by Vice Chair Larry Amaro on demographics to discuss the possible action of creating multiple working groups for ESB-MACC Cultural Arts Activities. Amaro, Reyna WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from Phase 2 Project Working Group 9. Update from Budget Working Group 10. Update from Ethnographic Working Group 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. …

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Item 1. Approval of Minutes original pdf

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EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 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 6:05pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members Absent: Angelica Navarro, Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member Noemi Castro, Member John Estrada, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (Left at 7:15pm) Anthony Martinez, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Member Staff in Attendance: 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 Dr. Angelica Valenzuela, Professor at The University of Texas at Austin announced that she was the organizer of activities for Academia Cuauhtli. She expressed her excitement of support from the community, Laura Esparza, Parks and Recreation Department Museums and Cultural Programs Manager, Katya Guzman, ESB-MACC Academia Cuauhtli Coordinator, ESB-MACC Staff, and the City of Austin. She mentioned she was open to their advice on improvements and how to expand their partnership where they can provide community initiatives and cultural relevant enriching education that nurtures not just the Spanish language but a love of it and everything Latinx. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of November 1, 2023, were approved on Member Zamarripa- Saenz’s motion. Member Martinez seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (8.0). Motion passed. Members Gandy and Rodriguez were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. Staff Report on ESB-MACC programs during November and upcoming programs in December. Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative gave a report on the Holistic Wellness programs, Education, Caminos Teen Leadership, and Academia Cuauhtli programming, sharing highlights for the month of November along with upcoming programs & events for the month of December. She also provided an update of current and upcoming marketing and outreach events. (Please see the Board and Commissions Website for backup material.) Katya Guzman, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Coordinator for Academia Cuauhtli provided a presentation on the vision and mission of the program. Guzman discussed …

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Item 2. Staff Report original pdf

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MACC Staff Report – 1/10/24 Website - Facebook - Instagram Please share our social media posts, sign up for our newsletter, and check out our upcoming events! Happy New Year from the MACC Staff! Thanks to everyone who attended our events, shared information about the MACC, gave their feedback in meetings, collaborated, and followed us to new locations in 2023. Holistic Wellness Programming Yoga for All Levels: Saturday, December 9 @ 10:30am (Attendance: 7) 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. Gentle Flow Yoga (8+): Saturday, December 2 @ 10:30am (Attendance: 2) Windsor Park Library – 1st class at this location Voice/Guitar/Songwriting Lessons Intermediate (15+): Mondays, Dec 4 & 11 @ 4-5pm (Attendance: 11) Windsor Park Library Join award winning song-writer Javier Jara for voice, guitar and songwriting lessons. Skills addressed: left and right hand technique, chords, arpeggios, strumming patterns, vocal technique, and songwriting approaches. Guitar Lessons (15+): Beginner: 2-2:30pm (Attendance: 8). Intermediate: 2:45-3:15pm (Attendance: 5). Tuesdays, Dec 5 & 12 @ Twin Oaks Library Join accomplished musician Mauricio Callejas for guitar lessons for beginners (finger placement, strumming, sight- reading) & intermediate (chord progressions, ear training, reading sheet music) students. Please bring your own guitar. First Annual Tamalada: Saturday, December 2 @ 1:30-5pm (Attendance: 88) Conley-Guerrero Recreation Center On Saturday, December 2, the ESB MACC hosted a “Tamalada”, a tamale making event at the Austin Central Library. The event included cooking demonstrations, tastings, recipe sharing, and corn husk doll making. There were sessions at 1:30 and 3:00pm, with 51 at the first session and 40 participants in the second session. All attendees enjoyed learning about this Mexican tradition of coming together to make tamales during the holiday season. Taller Abierto: Painting/Drawing Workshop (15+): December 7th @ 10-11:30am (Attendance: 11) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Art classes for all levels led by art instructor Miguel Santana. Includes both art history and exploration of different techniques. All materials provided! Nature Hike: Sunday, December 10 @ 9am (Attendance: 12 ) Sunset Valley Community Garden A beginner friendly hike led by Latino Outdoors. Please dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather and bring a water bottle. Pre-registration required by Thursday, December 7. Drumming Lessons: 2nd Saturday of each month @ 3pm (Attendance: 8), Windsor Park Library 2nd Sunday …

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Item 3. Phase 2 Project Updates original pdf

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Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update January 10, 2024 CURRENT PROJECT PHASE: contract execution in Jan 2024 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • Construction (site) – underway • Permitting (building) – resubmission 1/5/24 of round 2 revisions per Development Services Dept • Bidding & Negotiation (Guaranty Maximum Price for Building Package, aka GMP2) – anticipated • Construction of a fully enclosed building at the central utility plant has steel beams and decking for a new roof. place. • Four trees in the Zocalo were successfully transplanted with a temporary irrigation system in • Short term trail re-route (12 weeks) for a portion of the south segment of the Ann and Roy Butler hike-and-bike trail running parallel to existing trail has been installed with fencing and crushed rock base. This is due to the installation of the piping from the biofiltration ponds (large rain gardens) to the shoreline to control storm water. The pipe runs below the Hike & Bike Trail. A map is provided on the project website. Austin Parks & Rec has posted this map on their social media to help spread the word. • Brick grout mock-up or a small temporary installation of the brick with mortar for the central utility yard building was approved. • Austin Energy (AE) Chilled Water District Cooling Network Connection project will be back-filling or covering up the pipes in the 12’ deep trench with excavated dirt in the parking lot. ANNOUNCEMENTS: • The Art in Public Places Call for Artist(s) for the MACC AIPP Phase 2 Improvement project is now closed as of 12/19/23. 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 nature of construction and weather. TOUR: • The City would like to invite members of the Board to an escorted tour of the site with the team to witness the exciting progress at hand. Safety is paramount so personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety vest, closed toe shoes, etc) must be worn. For information on MACC programs and staff relocations during construction, visit the MACC webpage: www.austintexas.gov/department/emma-s-barrientos-mexican-american-cultural-center. For project updates, visit the project website: www.austintexas.gov/MaccPhase2 Project Manager: Heidi Tse 512.974.7172 Heidi.Tse@austintexas.gov Central Utility …

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Item 5. Naming a Park Facility original pdf

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Ordinance No. 20160324-021 | Code of Ordinances | Aus�n, TX | Municode Library AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 14-1 (DEDICATION OF OR NAMING A PUBLIC FACILITY OR PROPERTY) AND RELATING TO THE NAMING OR RENAMING OF PARK FACILITIES. A park facility may be named for: (1) an individual who has provided a valuable contribu�on and creditable service to the park system and the City; (2) an individual or en�ty that deeds the land to the City for a park facility, contributes the es�mated cost of at least 50% of the development of the park facility, and provides an endowment for the es�mated 20-year maintenance costs of the park facility as es�mated by the director; or (3) an individual or en�ty that has provided a culturally significant contribu�on to the surrounding area or community in which the facility exists. - A non-refundable applica�on fee must be paid at the �me of submission of the applica�on for naming or renaming a feature or facility. - If a name is approved by council or the director, a sign fabrica�on, plaque and installa�on fee must be paid prior to fabrica�on. - The applica�on must contain documenta�on of public support for the proposed name. Public support materials must be provided to the Parks and Recrea�on Department.

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Item 5. Ordinance No. 20160324-021 original pdf

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ORDINANCE NO. 20160324-021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 14-1 (DEDICATION OF OR NAMING A PUBLIC FACILITY OR PROPERTY) AND RELATING TO THE NAMING OR RENAMING OF PARK FACILITIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Section 14-1-31 (Definitions) of the City Code and Section 14-1-32 (Naming Policy) are amended to read: § 14-1-31 DEFINITIONS. In this article: (I) FACILITY includes a City building, structure, or other facility directly used by the public, excluding a police facility under Section 14-1-35 (Procedure for Naming a Police Facility) and a park facility under Section 14-1-36 (Requirement for Naming or Renaming a Park Facility). (2) DIRECTOR means [fa1] the director of the Public Works Department[t-eF fb1 if a euty relates te the RaffliRg er reRaffliRg ef a park, peel, playgreHRS, er park faeility, the eireeter ef tlie Parks aRe ReereatieR DepaitmeRt]. § 14-1-32 NAMING POLICY. (A) A feature in a facility may be dedicated to a person to recognize a valuable contribution to the community without naming or renaming the facility in which the feature is located. A plaque recognizing a deserving person may be placed in a facility without naming or renaming the facility in which the plaque is placed. (B) A facility may be named for an individual, living or dead, or something other than an individual. A facility may be named for an individual only if the individual has provided creditable service to the community and to the City. (C) A facility named for an individual may not be renamed. Page I of 6 (D) Naming or renaming a facility must follow the procedure set forth in this article. The renaming_of a facility must be initiated by the council or the city manager. {.ID If the city has financed the facility with the proceeds of obligations, the interest on which is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes, the city may reject a name to preserve the exemption from federal income taxation of the interest on the proceeds of the obligations. PART 2. Chapter 14-1 (Dedication of or Naming of a Public Facility or Property) of the City Code is amended to add new Sections 14-1-36, 14-1-37, 14-1-38, and 14-1-39 to read: § 14-1-36 REQUIREMENTS FOR NAMING OR RENAMING A PARK FACILITY. DEFINITIONS. In this article: ( 1) PARK FACILITY means a park, significant building, sports complex, pool facility, or trail …

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Approved Minutes original pdf

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EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Permitting and Development Center – Event Center, First Floor, Room 1406 located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas 78752. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Vice Chair Amaro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:13pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member (Left at 8:52pm) John Estrada, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member (Left at 6:56pm) Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Member Board Members Absent: Angelica Navarro, Chair Noemi Castro, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Staff in Attendance: 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 Speaker 1: Robert Ojeda, Bronze Community Band Project, Artistic Director introduced himself informing the Board that his group had been collaborating with the Mexican American Cultural Center since 2016 letting them know they were a community-based program where they reach out to the community and teach the history of music. Ojeda requested to be able to provide a presentation at the February Advisory Board meeting. Speaker 2: Christina Gonzales, Austin Tejano Music Coalition (ATMC), Vice President, asked that the MACC provide a space for ATMC to host their events. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of December 6, 2023, were approved on Member Zamarripa- Saenz’s motion. Member Gandy seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (7.0). Motion passed. Chair Navarro and Members Castro and Reyna were absent. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Report on ESB-MACC programs during December and upcoming programs in January. Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative gave a report on the Holistic Wellness programs, Education, Caminos Teen Leadership, and Academia Cuauhtli programming, sharing highlights for the month of December along with upcoming programs & events for the month of January. She also provided an update of current and upcoming marketing and outreach events and shared the dates and locations for the MACC’s 2024 Signature Events. (Please see the Board and Commissions Website for backup material.) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS …

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Community Interest Announcement original pdf

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Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Community Interest Announcement ESB-MACC - Phase 2 Expansion Groundbreaking December 10, 2022 9:30 am 600 River St. Austin, TX 78701 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Michelle Rojas, Board Liaison 512-974-3771

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Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, December 7, 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 Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member Litza Gonzales, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Arthur Navarro, Member David Goujon, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Greg Gonzalez, Member Angelica Navarro, 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 November 2, 2022 CHAIR REPORT 2. The Chair will brief the board and encourage board dialogue on the importance of board member attendance at board meetings and Phase 2 updates. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation on initial concepts for Heritage Wayfinding Design by Principal in Charge, John Bosio with Merje Design. 5. Presentation of the Emma S. Barrientos Phase 2 Expansion and Renovation project Design Development phase by Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Project Manager. 6. Discussion and possible action on the Phase 2 Expansion and Renovation project. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Arts - Joint Cultural Committee liaison report 8. Phase 2 Project 9. Ethnographic 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 …

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Item 1. MACC Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 11-2-22 Draft original pdf

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EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 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.) Chair Endi Silva called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:09pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Larry Amaro, Member (Arrived at 6:12pm) Endi Silva, Chair Angelica Navarro, Member Tomas Salas, Member Litza Gonzales, Member David Goujon, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Greg Gonzalez, Member (Arrived at 6:27pm) Board Members Absent: Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Art Navarro, Member Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No Public Communication. However, Chair Silva announced to the Board that there were two new Board Members. She welcomed both Members and asked for them to introduce themselves. Member Navarro introduced herself, stating that she was born and raised in Austin, Texas as an East Austinite and was looking forward to serving on the ESB-MACC Board. Member Amaro introduced himself, letting the Board know he was born and raised in Austin. He grew up in East Austin, attending Brooke and Govalle Elementary, Allan Junior High School, and Johnson High School. He mentioned he has attended many Board meetings, expressing that he is interested in the MACC and all it stands for. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of October 2, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Goujon’s motion. Member Gonzales seconded the motion. Vote (6.2). Members Amaro and Navarro abstained. Motion passed. Member Maga Rojas and Art Navarro absent. 1 CHAIR REPORT 2. Chair Silva expressed her respect for MACC staff and acknowledged their dedication to the Día de Los Muertos events happening November 1st, 2nd and 5th.  Chair Silva gave a brief overview of the agenda items, informing the Advisory Board they would be having an engaging discussion on 64 Rainey’s Pocket Park, what they want to do with it, how they can showcase the history, legacy, and importance of the historical value of that very sacred space. She also reported there would be an important discussion to …

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Staff Report Programs and Caminos original pdf

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MACC Staff Report – 12/7/22 Website - Facebook - Virtual Programs SIGNATURE EVENT: Dia de los Muertos WWW.DAYOFTHEDEADATX.NET Nov 2- Presentation of the Altars- An intimate, culturally rooted celebration that emphasized the ofrendas (altars). 300 people attended including a group of Latino veterans, neighbors, and community elders. -Altar presentation by Mariana Nuño Ruiz McEnroe, author of the book Dining with the Dead -Limpias by Marika Alvarado, Lipan Apache healer -Performance by Austin Samba -Over 200 AVA art kits by help heal veterans/ Austin Veterans Arts Fest -Photography portraits by Roj Rodriguez -Free hot chocolate, pan de muerto, tamales -Many attendees brought notes, flowers, photocopies of photographs to add to the collective altar Nov 5, Large Scale Festival – A well-attended (3200 people!) multidisciplinary event with visual and performing arts. Live music and dance performances by El Combo Oscuro, Conjunto Los Oinkys with Susan Torres, Sergio Guerrero Family Tribute Band, Danza Azteca Guadalupana, Ballet Folklorico de Austin. Hosted by Lorena Placencia from Telemundo. -MexAmeriCon, Austin’s first Latinx Comic Book Convention (Comic Con) -Local Womxn of Color-centered marketplace Frida Friday ATX -Interactive Shadow Puppet Show by the Austin Public Library, -Sugar skull decorating & face painting by MACC Education -Sculpture Installations by Las Piñatas ATX / Latinos in Architecture -Loteria games, children’s face painting -Outreach fair with 12 local non-profits including Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin -4 food trucks plus food vendor in the concession stand NEW RESOURCE: “My MACC” “Welcome to My MACC, your guide to MACC programming while we are closed for construction!” www.MyMACC.org Browse, sort by location or program, updated daily. Locations for our programs and office www.MACCVirtual.org Watch our videos and online content including art galleries, performances, lessons Exhibits: December Events: Education: After School: Austin Studio Tours On display Nov 1- December 8 in the Sam Z Coronado Gallery Figuralo Youth Art Exhibit Will go live online on Dec 10th Access the artwork online at Smithsonian Learning Lab or www.MaccVirtual.org Groundbreaking Ceremony, Dec 10th PRESS RELEASE: ENGLISH/ SPANISH 9:30 am - Music by Daniel Llanes 9:50 am - Blessing of the Grounds - Daniel Llanes 10 am - Groundbreaking Speakers and Ceremony • MACC instructors: Cassie Smith, Vanessa Montano, and Donna Hoffman • Completed 2 month of programming • Group Site: Meadowbrook, Bouldin Creek, Santa Rita, Booker T. Washington • SmartKids Coordinators: Elvira Gutierrez • After School will run through spring semester • Dates: October 10 – May …

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REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, November 2, 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 Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member Litza Gonzales, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Arthur Navarro, Member David Goujon, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Greg Gonzalez, Member Angelica Navarro, 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 October 5, 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 64 Rainey St. 5. Discussion and action on re-assignment of members to working groups. (Silva, Goujon) 6. Presentation on the Palm District plan by Stevie Greathouse, Manager with the Housing and Planning Division. 7. Discussion and possible action on City Council request for additional funding for ESB DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS MACC Phase 2 renovation and expansion project. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Arts - Joint Cultural Committee liaison report 9. Transportation 10. Phase 2 Project 11. Ethnographic 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 …

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Item 1. 10-5-2022 Minutes Draft original pdf

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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 …

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Item 10. Phase 2 November Update original pdf

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Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements November 2, 2022 Heidi Tse, PWD - Capital Delivery Project Manager Design Phase (Current phase of project) Design Development (DD) In Progress • Began March 16, 2022, with projected completion in Fall 2022 o Construction will be phased (2 phases) Site Work   Building construction o It is imperative the project stays on schedule as construction costs have escalated significantly and delays will drive costs up.     Construction market conditions are volatile Supply chain issues resulting in long lead times and open-ended shipping charges Labor shortages Inflation • The site permit application was submitted to the Development Services Department (DSD) for regulatory compliance, and comments were received at the end of July. The Joint Venture (JV) submitted the comprehensive site plan package in September 2022. Rounds of comments from DSD and responses from the JV are on-going. • An initial DD Construction Cost reconciliation was completed in late July with continued work by the MACC staff, JV, and Rogers-O’Brien (RO) to align the design scope to meet budget. A second pricing effort was performed in late October and is expected to conclude in November. o Since the initial DD reconciliation was completed in July, the project team developed value engineering strategies reviewed by ESB-MACC staff and the Parks and Recreation Department. In order to keep the project close to the anticipated timeline and continue to build out as much of the original plan as possible, the Department has agreed to proceed with eliminating the lower level and an ADA improvement on the Hike and Bike trail at the ESB-MACC which would have served as a connector to the nearby Confluence project. This strategy was preferred by ESB- MACC staff. o Other remedies are being explored such as grant funding opportunities. • Once Design Development has concluded with scope and budget aligned, an updated set of drawings and images will be shared to the public for awareness to reflect the design. • Community Outreach to provide updates continue o Community Communication Forum (CCF)  Reoccurring on 3rd Thursdays of each month at 12-1pm.  On 8/18/22, six (6) attendees confirmed with four (4) members attending the meeting out of the twelve (12) members (Martha Cotera, Larry Amaro, Nick Block, Daniel Llanes). On 9/22/22, five (5) members attended (Charlotte Tonsor, Larry Amaro, Ana Maciel, Daniel Llanes, Tomas Salas). …

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Item 3. Staff Report original pdf

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MACC Staff Report – 11/2/22 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs SIGNATURE EVENT: 3 days of events for DAY OF THE DEAD Nov 1- Austin Studio Tours Opening Reception with Big Medium Nov 2- Presentation of the Altars- Smaller Dia de Muertos celebration, altar presentation Nov 5, Festival for Dia de Los Muertos with live music and dance performances WWW.DAYOFTHEDEADATX.NET Presentation of the Altars Wednesday, November 2nd Community members who have created the altars this year are invited to present their altars to the public. Attendees will be able to enjoy a presentation, refreshments, and activities. The public is invited to contribute to a collective altar on that day, and the MACC will provide hot chocolate, pan de muerto, and tamales to attendees. This event takes place in the under the stairs area outside of the community gallery. In collaboration with AVAfest. -Altar presentation by Mariana Nuño Ruiz McEnroe, author of the book Dining with the Dead -Hot chocolate, pan de muerto, tamales -Limpias by Marika Alvarado, a Lipan Apache healer -Performance by Austin Samba -Free art kits by Austin Veterans Arts Fest -Photography portraits by Roj Rodriguez -Collective altar- may bring notes, flowers, photocopies of photographs Festival on the Zocalo Saturday, November 5th On Saturday from 4-10pm, the MACC will present our 15th annual festival on the Zocalo plaza. Free shuttle bus service from 3:00pm- 10:00pm at Sanchez Elementary. -MexAmeriCon, Austin’s first Latinx Comic Book Convention (Comic Con) -Local Womxn of Color-centered marketplace Frida Friday ATX -Interactive Shadow Puppet Show by the Austin Public Library, -Sugar skull decorating & face painting by MACC Education -Sculpture Installations by Las Piñatas ATX -Loteria games, children’s face painting, two art exhibits, food trucks, giveaways, and more! Current Exhibits: Day of the Dead Community Altars On display inside the community gallery until Nov 8 (voting day). Opening reception is on Wednesday, Nov 2 –Presentation of the Altars 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 November Events: Nov 4- An Evening with Authors Cynthia Orozco and Emilio Zamora 6pm (collaboration) Nov 8- voting day, the MACC is a polling place that day only. The altars will be up through this day. Nov 12- Taller Abierto Painting Class with teacher Miguel Santana. Nov 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 Austin Studio Tours Exhibit, open 3 consecutive weekends as well as weekdays. Education: -MACC …

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Item 6. Presentation on the Palm District Plan original pdf

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Palm District Planning Initiative ESB-MACC Board November 2, 2022 Content Background and Study Area What We Heard Vision and Scenarios Implementation/Next Steps Background and Study Area Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029  Palm School Negotiations  Rainey Street District Fund  Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor  Convention Center Expansion  District Planning Process  Improved Connectivity 6 WE ARE HERE 7 Equity-Based Goals  Create a safe, welcoming place history  Preserve and interpret  Enhance educational and cultural assets  Provide economic benefits  Increase access to housing  Improve mobility and access  Improve access to nature, enhance natural systems, and support an equitable, sustainable, resilient future 8 What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 700+ (3 Surveys) • Visioning Forum Attendees: 150+ • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 25+ 10 Survey Demographics 11 Visioning Forums 12 Targeted East Austin Engagement: • La Raza Roundtable • Current and Former Elected Officials • Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Tejano Democrats • Palm School Alumni • The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) • La Pena Arts, Inc. • Mexic-Arte • Nuestro Grupo/Academia Cuauhtli • AHMIGA (Latina civic and social networking organization) • Café Con Letras • L.A.C.E. • PODER • Long-time East Austin residents 13 American Institute of Architects Recommendations: 14 Vision and Scenarios VISION The Palm District is a vibrant historic hub of downtown where the past is honored, culture is celebrated, and the future is shaped. Dense transit-oriented development is balanced with history and natural spaces creating physical connections that invite people to move easily to and through the district. The district is a dynamic place, growing and evolving, while actively retaining families and individuals who have traditionally called this place home. Creativity and innovation are cultivated, and people from Austin and beyond are welcome to live, relax, work, play, learn, and connect with others. 16 INCLUSIVE GROWTH Growth in the district will provide a prosperous future for longtime and recent residents and for established and new businesses. 17 CULTURE The district will become a destination that celebrates its multi- cultural heritage. 18 CONNECTION Physical, cultural and social connections will be strengthened within downtown and between …

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Recommendation 20221102-007: Additional Funding for Phase 2 original pdf

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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Recommendation Number: 20221102-7 Request for additional funding for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 expansion and renovation project. WHEREAS the ESB-MACC leased a portion of their property at 64 Rainey Street to Sackman Enterprises and used the funds to commission the 2018 Facility Expansion without the use of the General Fund, Hotel Occupancy Tax, the Rainey Historical District Fund, or the like. WHEREAS a comprehensive community engagement was completed as part of the 2018 Facility Expansion Plan which included community members and Austin City Council members. WHEREAS the 2018 Facility Expansion Plan included an estimated Phase 2 project cost between $30 Million and $42.5 Million. WHEREAS the Austin City Council unanimously voted to adopt the 2018 Facility Expansion Plan on May 24, 2018 with the intent to complete all remaining phases without preconditions on funding sources. WHEREAS the 2018 Bond Committee recommended, and Austin City Council approved $27 Million to be included under Proposition B for the ESB-MACC Phase 2 project. The original recommendation of $15 Million was insufficient to meet the outlined Phase 2 in the 2018 Facility Management Plan and was met with much community and ESB-MACC Advisory Board opposition. WHEREAS 74 percent of voters in the 2018 election voted in favor of Proposition B. WHEREAS the Joint Venture team of Miro Rivera Architects (Austin) and Estudio Tatiana Bilbao (Mexico City) was selected to lead the Phase 2 design in part because of their experience designing world-class facilities. WHEREAS the Joint Venture team’s first priority was to provide a Phase 2 Scope of Work outline that would provide clear guidance on what could be afforded with the 2018 Proposition B funds. This phase began in November 2020 and concluded in February 2021. The ESB-MACC Advisory Board unanimously approved the Phase 2 document at the March 3, 2021, Advisory Board meeting with a list of recommendations on how the Phase 2 project management team could maintain a transparent and equitable process. WHEREAS the ESB-MACC Advisory Board were notified at the May 13, 2021, Special Called Meeting of the Advisory Board that an additional $3 Million would be required to keep the project within budget. It was then noted that additional funds would become available through a Parkland Dedication Fund. It was the Advisory Board and community’s understanding that the design being developed was back under budget. WHEREAS …

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