BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (20210407-05A) Waterloo Greenway Delta Project ESB-MACC Advisory Board supports the Waterloo Greenway Creek Delta project with the request to continue engagement between the project team, the advisory board, and the phase 2 team. Date of Approval: April 7, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 7.0 vote, Members Salas, Gandy, Gomez were not in attendance. Attest: __________________________ Michelle Rojas, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (20210407-05B) Latino Artist Access Program Whereas Latino musicians and artists have been hit disproportionately due to the lack of work during the pandemic. The ESB-MACC Advisory Board supports that LAAP artists getting back to work through any City initiatives as part of their recovery. Date of Approval: April 7, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 7.0 vote, Members Salas, Gandy, Gomez were not in attendance. Attest: __________________________ Michelle Rojas, Staff Liaison
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board March 3, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held March 3, 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 March 2, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 3, 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, Tuesday, March 2, 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 México-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 3 de marzo, 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 2 de marzo, 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 requiere …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 3, 2021 ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Olga Campos-Benz, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Claudia Massey, Member Endi Silva, Member Diana Gomez, Member Board Member Absent: Art Navarro, Vice Chair Tomas Salas, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Staff in Attendance: Lucas Massie, PARD Division Manager Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:10 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Michael Abelson, previous President of the Town Lake and Rainy Neighborhood Associations spoke with regards to his concerns on the numerous Rainey Street developments and potential encroachment by the Transpiration department through the MACC and potentially create safety issues. He mention working with Councilmember Tovo and his wish to work with the MACC board on their common interest. Brian Furlong the president of the Rainy Neighborhood Association, spoke with regards to the many developments that are up for approval with the City. He mentioned that the City Council is considering an upgrade of the allowable density in the Rainey District to such a high level that it threatens to overwhelm the capacity of the neighborhood’s roads and infrastructure systems. This could over time lead to debilitating levels of local traffic that impedes easy access to the MACC. Chair Goujon stated the ESB MACC mission statement. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) 1 Member Campos-Benz motioned to approve the January 7 and February 3, 2021 Advisory Board Meeting minutes. Member Massey Seconded. Vote Passed. (7.0) CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) Chair Goujon presented the chair report. He encouraged Board members to be engaged in dialogue, listen, and advocate for the community. PUBLIC INPUT Gabriela Bermea representing the Latinos in Architecture and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Austin expressed support for the Master Plan and the Phase 2 design team’s efforts and stated the Latinos in Architecture and AIA may be able to provide support in the process for lectures, community outreach, etc. Marina Islas, former employee of the ESB MACC and current employee of Austin History Center Latinx Community Archivist, expressed concerns and issues with the Phase 2 Community Engagement she attended. She also expressed the concerns with Spanish language interpretation provided and communications. Senator …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MACC P2 PROGRAMMING PRESENTATION Miro Rivera Architects and Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO Community Engagement Design Team The Design Team - Joint Venture In 2020 a joint venture between Miró Rivera Architects and Tatiana Bilbao Estudio was comissioned to work on the Phase 2 design of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC). Community Engagement The Design Team - Joint Venture Community Engagement The Design Team - Joint Venture EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Design Team Community Engagement The Design Team - Joint Venture Austin 360 Amphitheatre, Texas Chinmaya Mission Austin, Texas Botanical Garden, Culiacán, Mexico Miró Rivera Architects, Austin, United States Three basic principles guide the practice of Miró Rivera Architects and must be ad- Three basic principles guide the practice of Miró Rivera Architects and must be dressed in every project. The Architect acts as a listener, a builder, and a visionary in addressed in every project. The Architect acts as a listener, a builder, and a vision- order to transcend a mere building into true architecture. MRA has emerged as one of the architecture voices in the United States, creating a body of work that exemplifies ary in order to transcend a mere building into true architecture. MRA has emerged design excellence. Their work has been recognized nationally and internationally with as one of the architecture voices in the United States, creating a body of work that over 80 design awards. Partners Juan Miró and Miguel Rivera were elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in recognition to their contributions to the profession and society. In exemplifies design excellence. Their work has been recognized nationally and 2016, MRA won the Architecture Firm Award from the Texas Society of Architects. Juan is also an Associate Dean and Professor at the University Of Texas School Of Architec- internationally with over 80 design awards. Partners Juan Miró and Miguel Rivera ture. Juan has taught and researched Mexican Architecture, art, history which includes were elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in recognition to their contributions to the work of late MACC architect, Teodoro González de León. the profession and society. In 2016, MRA won the Architecture Firm Award from the Texas Society of Architects. Juan is also an Associate Dean and Professor at the University Of Texas School Of Architecture. Juan has taught and researched Juan Miró and Miguel Rivera, principals Mexican Architecture, art, history which includes the work of …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (20210303-05A) Phase 2 Building Program WHEREAS, the citizens of Austin have approved 27 million dollars in bond funding for the Phase 2 construction of the ESB-MACC. WHEREAS, the City of Austin has started the Phase 2 development process and the citizens of Austin deserve the best possible outcome with the highest quality work. BE IT RESOLVED that the ESB-MACC Advisory Board supports the Phase 2 building program as presented by the joint venture of Miro Rivera Architects and Tatiana Bilbao Studio. The board also recommends that the project team create a comprehensive community engagement plan to create meaningful avenues for engagement throughout the design phase from start to finish. Date of Approval: March 3, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 7.0 vote, Members Navarro, Salas, and Lopes were off the dais. Attest: __________________________ Michelle Rojas, Staff Liaison
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board February 3, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held February 3, 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 February 2, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 3, 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, Tuesday, February 2, 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 3 de febrero, 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 2 de febrero, 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 requiere …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, February 3, 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: Staff in Attendance: Lucas Massie, PARD Division Manager Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:09 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Jeannie Ramirez spoke about Item 3a, Ramirez, a local rock singer, expressed her difficulties with the lack of resources to make music in Austin. She felt that there is repression in the City of Austin and that there is a lack of diversity in music festivals because mostly international artists are given opportunities and not local artists. She mentioned her support for a music hub at the MACC and expressed her concern that the hub should have inclusive spirit for Latino musicians and include both men and women and leaders should not have a conflict of interest. Michael Mares Mendoza spoke about his proposed artwork honoring Manuel “Cowboy” Donley. Mendoza details that he has meet with Donley’s widow and received a letter of support for his project. He has also spoke with Andrew Garrison of UT Austin and East Austin Stories and included it as part of his project. Mendoza also expresses that there is now more augmented reality around the piece. Chair Goujon spoke about championing the history of the community and artists and embracing augmented reality. Goujon remarked to Mendoza that a letter of support approved last meeting from 1 the Board should be seen shortly and he appreciates Mendoza’s dedication and telling the stories of heroes of the community. Chair Goujon states he will call on other citizen, Anna Maciel, for Item 3a. when that item came up later in the agenda. Chair Goujon stated the ESB-MACC mission statement. PUBLIC INPUT None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) Chair Goujon stated the minutes were received earlier in the day so he tabled the approval of the minutes so board members had more time to read them. 2. CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) Chair Goujon presented the chair report, which was …
Community Engagement Plan Outline Project Name: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Phase: Design Brief Description The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB‐MACC), Phase 2 Improvements Project, as prescribed in the Council‐approved ESB‐MACC Más MACC Master Plan 2018 (2018 Plan) is in the preliminary stage of developing the Building Design, which will be based on the 2018 Plan and Building Program. The project includes renovation of existing support and performance spaces, expansion of the building on both levels, and site improvements. As identified during the Building Program stage, the Design Phase engagement efforts will focus on consulting with key stakeholders and listening to community input. Project Resources and Funding Council awarded $27 million in the 2018 GO Bond in addition to funds from a previous bond. These funds will be used to address renovation needs as well as some facility expansion. Unfortunately, the funds are not enough to implement the full 2018 Plan, which has an estimated cost $42 million. Project Purpose The Community Engagement Plan builds on the extensive work of the ESB‐MACC Master Planning community engagement efforts from 2017‐2018. This Community Engagement Plan outlines the continuing efforts in forging a strong relationship with community members and providing an exchange of information in an accessible and equitable manner through the Design Phase of the project while honoring the work that had been previously done by the community. The City of Austin staff will guide engagement with a team comprised of PARD, Public Works, and CPIO Community Engagement with support from the ESB‐MACC staff. Utilizing their expertise will allow consistent connection to community members as well as to maximize the project funds for the building. Scope of the Project and Scope of Community Engagement The scope of this engagement plan will focus on the Building Design phase, which includes Design Schematics and Design Development. This step is anticipated to begin in Spring 2021 and continue to the Fall of 2021. The Design phase includes schematic presentations or conceptual renderings of proposed building and site improvements. Proposed schematic designs will be based on information in the 2018 Plan and refined in the 2021 Building Program stage. Proposed building schematic designs will be presented in various formats to community members, allowing community members to provide comments for the Project Team to consider. Once the proposed schematic designs are approved by the City of Austin, community …
MACC Staff Report - Feb 3, 2021 Links: Website - Facebook - Digital Programs Veintiuno Digital Exhibit by Ender Martos Part 1: Venezuelan Diversity & Kinetic Art Movement Part 2: The Immigrant Experience Part 3: Finding Purpose in the Chaos Ender Martos, an award winning Texan Venezuelan artist based in Austin, plans to jumpstart the long awaited 2021 with a cultural headrush. The visual artist will debut “21 (Veintiuno)'', a virtual exhibition of his celebrated optic art, along with his personal reflections on the theme of “diversity within diversity.” The exhibit, which runs 2/1/21 – 3/31/21, also includes an installation at the MACC of Martos’s sculpture, “Graceful Celebration of Diversity”. CAMINOS Teen Leadership Program - Caminos class of 2020-2021 will graduate in early June 2021. - Starting in February, they will produce 10 more episodes of !Vamonos!, their variety show. - Active participation in Phase 2 Expansion Community Engagement on January 28, 2021. - 3rd Annual Breaking Barriers Latinx Virtual Teen Conference on March 6, 2021 - FOLLOW CAMINOS ON INSTAGRAM at @atxcaminos LATINO ARTIST ACCESS PROGRAM (LAAP) - MACC Phase 2 Community Engagement Meeting with Visual and Performing Artists February 1st at 6-7:30pm - LAAP communication on Planet Texas 2050, City Funding Process Changes/ Austin Creative Alliance - LAAP artists are invited to participate in BoCCA’s event (Details below) and MACC’s Signature Event La Mujer - Sent reminder that Austin is now at Stage 5 restrictions, which means we are unable to hold any events inside or outside. Javier Jara / Los Bohemios Perdidos presented A Night of Boleros y Más on Jan 30th accompanied by guitarist José Manuel Tejeda, violinist Roberto Riggio and percussionist Michael Longoria. His concert was livestreamed from an outside stage. Over 2,000 views! Biliteracy Club Communities of Austin (BoCCa) is hosting its 5th annual BoCCa Noche: I Love Idiomas So Much event on Sunday, February 21, 2021. To celebrate the love of our languages and cultures on International Mother Language Day. BoCCa is seeking artists/groups to showcase bilingualism and/or multiculturalism. https://fb.watch/372Q22B9ct/. Event web page: http://www.boccaaustin.org/iloveidiomassomuch/ EDUCATION - CIS After School program, digital lessons taught live through Zoom - Lesson Plans and Supply Kits Delivered to Lending Library January-May 2021, here is a directory of available lessons. - Ethnic Studies Conference with Smithsonian in February 2021, professional development for teachers SIGNATURE EVENTS La Mujer festival is set for the weekend of April 17-18. MACC Programs …
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 …
