EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, February 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. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3741 or olivia.tamzarian@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS David Goujon, Chair Arthur Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Endi Silva, Member AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made, except that Citizens may not speak after City staff reports. Speakers signed up at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. August 4, 2021 b. August 17, 2021 c. November 3, 2021 2. CHAIR REPORT a. The Chair will brief the board and encourage board dialogue on agenda items. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by The Trails Foundation, Charlotte Tonsor Project Director on their current engagement projects. b. Presentation by Lana Denkeler, Project Coordinator for the Waller Creek Project on the Creek Delta project updates. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 Schematic Design (Goujon, Navarro) b. Discussion of the Hike and Bike trail within the ESB MACC Phase 2 project with The Trail Foundation. January 5, 2022 February 2, 2022 c. …
Waterloo Greenway Creek Delta (The Confluence) Project Update ESB-MACC Advisory Board Meeting January 5, 2022 1 Agenda 1. Waterloo Greenway Program Overview 2. Creek Delta (The Confluence) Project Update 2 Program Overview Sponsoring City Departments: Watershed Protection Department & Parks and Recreation Department Non-Profit Partner: Waterloo Greenway Conservancy 3 4 Waterloo Park Opened August 14, 2021 5 Community Programming 6 7 Creek Delta (The Confluence) 8 Elevated Walkway + Bridges 2 3 1 *Lattice Bridge 3 is currently an add/bid alternate. * 9 Lattice Bridges 10 10 Elevated Walkway 11 Cypress Grove + Trailhead Plaza 12 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 13 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 14 Lakeview Terrace + Explorer's Garden 15 Lakeview Terrace + Explorer's Garden 16 The Spring 17 The Spring 18 Project Milestones • Creek Delta 90% - June 2021 • Creek Delta 100% - Dec 2021 19 Creek Delta ( The Confluence) Schedule Design Phase Briefings: ESB-MACC Board, Environmental Commission, PARB, Design Commission, Waller Creek LGC. Seek conditional use approval from Planning Commission Bidding & Construction Complete 100% construction documents by end of 2021 January 2021- January 2022 Bid project early 2022 Construction begins summer 2022 20 Project Coordination Updates • Geoarcheology work • Operations and Maintenance Manual • Butler trail connectivity and safety • Heritage tree transplant • All contractor coordination still pending bid 21 22 THANK YOU! Parks & Recreation Lana Denkeler: lana.denkeler@austintexas.gov Watershed Protection Diana Wang: diana.wang@austintexas.gov Waterloo Greenway Chris Perkes: cperkes@waterloogreenway.org
MACC Staff Report – Feb 2, 2022 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs EVENTS- 2021 Posada Navideña December 15, 2021 Ballet Folklorico de Austin (LAAP) co-hosted this event for families, 300+ attendees enjoyed tamales, hot chocolate, piñatas, and children’s activities all outside on the Zocalo. La Pastorela December 9-19, 2021 Teatro Vivo’s longest running production, a modern retelling of the traditional Christmas story. This play took place inside the auditorium, capacity was reduced to allow for social distancing. 8 total shows over 2 weekends, 400+ attendees! Figuralo Student Art Exhibit- December 11, 2021- January 15, 2022 Youth artwork of all genres submitted by Austin-area art teachers, and individual families. Opening reception on Saturday, Dec 11 included free art activity kits, hot cocoa outside, and student interviews. Taller Abierto December 3, 2021. Upcoming: Feb 18 (virtual) Artist and teacher Miguel Santana taught a bilingual painting class, free of charge, to adults in a step-by-step follow along instructional class. Materials are provided free of charge for this series which continues into 2022. REGISTER HERE! Education -After School classes (20 students, in collaboration with Communities in Schools) January 19, 2022 - May 17, 2022 at Santa Rita Courts. -Art Activity kits created by the MACC, distributed to recreation centers as a “lending library” -Summer Camp early registration for Austin residents who have financial aid will begin on February 5 and continue to Feb 18. The Summer Camp will run from June 6th – August 12. Cost is $120 per week. Latino Artist Access Program (LAAP) -In-person meetings held Thurs, Dec 2 and virtually on Jan 27th. Next: Feb 24th 6pm. -Escandalo Improv Show (Feb 19th @ 8pm): Escandalo returns to the MACC for their first improv show of the new year. -Healing Hearts: Behind the Curtain (Feb 26th @ 2pm): Healing Hearts series returns with an in-person panel of LAAP artists discussing their artistic vision. -Healing Garden Workday (Feb 27th @ 11am): Our first volunteer garden workday of the new year. EVENTS- 2022 Caminos Teen Leadership Program -Caminantes have been continuing to meet virtually. -They have assisted at our events in the evenings and weekends -Producing LatinArte web series including cooking segments, art reviews, panel discussions, interviews. -Breaking Barriers Latinx Teen Conference will be Saturday, March 5. -Caminos is an official presenter at SXSW EDU! Exhibits -Joe Garcia, East Austin painter, will have the next in-person exhibit in the Community Gallery, Feb 7-March …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 2, 2022 ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via in person and video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Art Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Endi Silva, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Board Member Absent: Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:06pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Chair David Goujon stated the ESB-MACC mission statement. Larry Amado expressed concern regarding Phase 2 community engagement and outdoor expansion. He complimented the project for all of the indoor improvements but expressed concern with the cost of the excavation and removal of trees. Anna Maciel discussed concern regarding lack of communication to the community on the direction the ESB-MACC is going and lack of dialogue with architects. She expressed hope that the community is more informed about what is going on and made inquiries on the budget. Leonard Davila questioned why the design takes so long to get to the public and stated that the ESB-MACC staff and City should take the Board’s advice. He also mentioned that the 6 pm meeting time was difficult for people to make. Vice Chair Art Navarro asked if the community could speak on the agenda item. Chair David Goujon confirmed he will call on Davila to speak on the appropriate item. Chair Goujon indicated that changing the time of the regular meetings would be difficult because most members of the public including board members are not available during working hours. 1 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) A) AUGUST 4, 2021 B) AUGUST 17, 2021 C) NOVEMBER 3, 2021 Chair Goujon made a motion to approve the minutes. Member Endi Silva seconded the motion. Vote passed. 2. CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) Chair Goujon acknowledges that the Board has not been able to meet regularly, due in part to the pandemic. Chair Goujon stated there are some openings in the ESB-MACC Advisory Board member positions and encouraged community members to fill the vacancies. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS (AGENDA ITEM 3) A) STAFF REPORT ON ESB-MACC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ESB-MACC Supervisor Olivia Tamzarian provided the staff report, which included a summary of the end of 2021 events, such as La Pastorela and the …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 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. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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. 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 David Goujon, Chair Arthur Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Endi Silva, Member AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made, except that Citizens may not speak after City staff reports. Speakers signed up at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Heidi Tse, Project Manager and the joint venture of Miro Rivera Architects and Tatiana Bilbao Studios on the Schematic Design for Phase 2. 2. NEW BUSINESS Rojas) 3. ADJOURNMENT a. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 Schematic Design. (Goujon, Maga 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 Parks and Recreation Department, …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday, January 26, 2022 ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via in person and video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Art Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Endi Silva, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Board Member Absent: Claudia Massey, Member Staff in Attendance: Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:10 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Leonard Davila expressed his concerns with the accommodations for large outdoor events. He mentioned his concerns for the size of the Zocalo being cut down. Larry Amado expressed concern that the schematic design had already been presented to the design commission and felt it should have been presented to the MACC board first. He also expressed his issues with the community engagement process and understood the constraints due to COVID but felt like more engagement needed to happen in the community. He expressed his concern for the size of the Zocalo. Mario Campos expressed his support for the schematic design. He also mentioned the need for more mentorship programs for youth. He would like to see more educational programs in technology and programs that will provide opportunities to create generational wealth. Chair Goujon encouraged all community members to participate in future meetings. Francisco Rosales presented his background as the chair for Latinos in Architecture wanted to commend the design team on the schematic design of Phase 2. He also expressed the importance of having community engagement at the forefront. He also extended possibility of collaborations with LIA as needed. 1 1. PRESENTATIONS (AGENDA ITEM 1a) A) Presentation by Heidi Tse, Project Manager and the joint venture of Miro Rivera Architects and Tatiana Bilbao Studios on the Schematic Design for Phase 2. Heidi Tse recounted the number of community engagement meetings and introduced the joint venture team. Miguel Rivera presented the schematic design drawings and expressed the work that had been done in the past year and three months. He discussed the extension of the north and south wings, the control access for the Zocalo, and new space proposed for the lake level. Juan Miro added that the original design of Teodoro Gonzalez de Leon had a strong form and this design showed that the idea continued. Rivera also responded to the …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2022 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM City Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 BOARD MEMBERS David Goujon, Chair Arthur Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Endi Silva, Member AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made, except that Citizens may not speak after City staff reports. Speakers signed up at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Heidi Tse, Project Manager and the joint venture of Miro Rivera Architects and Tatiana Bilbao Studios on the Schematic Design for Phase 2. a. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 Schematic Design. (Goujon, Maga 2. NEW BUSINESS Rojas) 3. 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 Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-974-3771, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board, please contact Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov.
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM 600 River St. Austin, TX 78701 BOARD MEMBERS David Goujon, Chair Arthur Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Endi Silva, Member AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made, except that Citizens may not speak after City staff reports. Speakers signed up at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. August 4, 2021 b. August 17, 2021 c. November 3, 2021 2. CHAIR REPORT a. The Chair will brief the board and encourage board dialogue on agenda items. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by The Trails Foundation, Charlotte Tonsor Project Director on their current engagement projects. b. Presentation by Lana Denkeler, Project Coordinator for the Waller Creek Project on the Creek Delta project updates. 5. NEW BUSINESS (Goujon, Navarro) a. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 Community Communications Forum. b. Discussion of the Hike and Bike trail within the ESB MACC Phase 2 project with The Trail Foundation. January 5, 2022 February 2, 2022 c. Adoption of Advisory Board Meeting Schedule for 2022 March 2, 2022 April 6, 2022 May 4, 2022 June 1, 2022 July 6, 2022 August 3, 2022 October 5, 2022 November 2, 2022 December 7, 2022 September 7, 2022 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Reports on all working groups. (Goujon, Navarro) 1. Arts - Joint Cultural Committee liaison report 2. Transportation 3. Phase 2 Project 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM 600 River St. Austin, TX 78701 BOARD MEMBERS David Goujon, Chair Arthur Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Endi Silva, Member AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made, except that Citizens may not speak after City staff reports. Speakers signed up at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. August 4, 2021 b. August 17, 2021 2. CHAIR REPORT a. The Chair will brief the board and encourage board dialogue on agenda items. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights. 4. PRESENTATIONS on Phase 2 updates. a. Presentation by Heidi Tse from the City of Austin’s Public Works department b. Presentation by The Trails Foundation, Charlotte Tonser Project Director on their current engagement projects. 5. NEW BUSINESS (Goujon, Navarro) a. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 Community Communications Forum. b. Discussion of the Hike and Bike trail within the ESB MACC Phase 2 project with The Trail Foundation. January 5, 2022 February 2, 2022 c. Adoption of Advisory Board Meeting Schedule for 2022 March 2, 2022 April 6, 2022 May 4, 2022 June 1, 2022 July 6, 2022 August 3, 2022 October 5, 2022 November 2, 2022 December 7, 2022 September 7, 2022 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Reports on all working groups. (Goujon, Navarro) 1. Arts - Joint Cultural Committee liaison report 2. Transportation 3. Phase 2 Project 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM 600 River St. Austin, TX 78701 BOARD MEMBERS David Goujon, Chair Arthur Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Endi Silva, Member AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made, except that Citizens may not speak after City staff reports. Speakers signed up at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. August 4, 2021 b. August 17, 2021 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. PRESENTATIONS on Phase 2 updates. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights. a. Presentation by Mari Boren from the City of Austin’s Public Works department a. Discussion and possible action on the Phase 2 community engagement process, Schematic Design, and the remaining design schedule. (Goujon, Navarro) 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Reports on all working groups. (Goujon, Navarro) 1. Arts 2. Budget 3. Transportation 4. Phase 2 Project 5. Ethnographic Research 6. Awards of Excellence 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 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 Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-974-3771, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board, please contact Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov. COVID Safety Measures – Masks are required to attend meeting …
MACC Staff Report – Aug 4, 2021 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs REINTEGRATION: MACC Current Office Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm & Saturday 12:00pm-4:00pm June-July Programming: Camps, Community Gallery Exhibit, Office/Admin, LAAP Rehearsals Public events can start August 20th, planning for outdoor-only / indoor limited to 10 people EXHIBITS Amado Castillo, Colores de Mi Alma Exhibit dates: July 2- Sept 4, 2021, Community Gallery Closing Reception Saturday, Aug 28 6-8pm (outside) Guests can reserve a time for their gallery visit on Eventbrite Austin, Texas born and raised, Amado Castillo III grew up on the Eastside during the late 1970’s, mentored by Raul Valdez. DIGITAL EXHIBIT Amuletos, Luis Guerra, retrospective & new works September 15-Nov 28, Sam Coronado Gallery DIGITAL EXHIBIT Recuerdos, Memories of the MACC/ FotoATX September 15-Nov 28, Community Gallery DIGITAL EXHIBIT AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE & VIVA MEXICO Awards of Excellence 9/17 -Selection Packets have gone out, the selection committee has voted. -Selection Committee: Olga Campos-Benz, Denise Hernandez, Nora Comstock, Rupert & JoAnne Reyes, Sally Hernandez, Rosemary Banda -Outdoor event Friday, Sept 17, tables on Zocalo for winners & invited guests -Limited public attendance, but will be filmed and edited into a digital program for the public to view -Extended invitation to the Board for attendance, please look out for invite -Nomination guidelines & past winners: MACC AustinTexas.gov/MaccAwards Viva 9/18 -Luis Guerra-Exhibit Opening Sept 15th. -Festival/ UT Panel- Evening of Sept 16 -Awards of Excellence Sept 17 -Main Festival Sept 18 INTERNSHIPS - Jazmin Trenco will complete her Smithsonian Affiliate Digital Learning and Engagement Internship 8/6/2021. OUTREACH: -Hillside Concert Series, July 27 5-8pm Pan Am Rec Center -Back to School Bash Aug 7 Palmer Event Center -Waterloo Greenway community Grand Opening Aug 14 11am-4pm -Fiesta Austin Sept 11am-6pm Fiesta Gardens SUMMER CAMP/ EDUCATION: - Cosech Camp- students ages 5-12 divided into 2 “pods” for social distancing. Outdoor check-in/out. - Academia Cuauhtli Summer Camp Aug 2-6 - Sabados en Familia, ACE after school will start up again in Fall 2021. LAAP / RENTALS/ GARDEN: Healing Hearts Spanish Community Session Aug 7 2pm on Zoom, get zoom link in Facebook Event CAMINOS The 5th class of Caminos is currently being hired! 20 teens from 12 different Austin-area high schools were interviewed by a panel consisting of an ex-caminante, a MACC employee and a community artist/cultural org. 11 students were selected and their hiring forms are being sent to HR this week. Their …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Community Interest Announcement Viva Mexico Signature Event September 18, 2021, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street 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
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Community Interest Announcement Awards of Excellence Event September 17, 2021, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street 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
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board August 17, 2021 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held August 17, 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 August 16, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 17, 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, Monday, August 16, 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 especial es el 17 de agosto, 2021 de 1:00 pm a 3:00 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 el 16 de agosto del 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 lunes …
ESB-MACC ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION Date: 17 August 2021 Subject: ESB-MACC Advisory Board Recommendation Opposing Red River Street Extension Motioned By: (name) Seconded By: (name) Recommendation Recommendation to stop any planning or consideration of an extension of Red River Street through the Mexican American Cultural Center which has received Dedicated Parkland status in perpetuity (Ordinance No. 20160128-086) as well as serving as the heart of the Rainey Street Historic District since 1985. Description of Recommendation to Council In 1956 when East Avenue was converted into I-35, the Rainey Street neighborhood began a transformation from a single-family, Mexican-American neighborhood to the most densely populated corner of Texas. Part of the symbolism that is ingrained in I-35’s legacy is the division of our community by way of a street. This legacy is at the heart of the current discussions and on-going community engagement sessions for the renovation of the I-35. An extension of Red River Street through the ESB-MACC campus would repeat the mistakes of 1956 by dividing the community once again with the construction of a street. Recently, a variety of mobility studies and pilot programs have been executed by the Austin Transportation Department to help understand the effectiveness of mobility concepts that are intended to help the area adapt to the rapid increase in density. The ESB-MACC Advisory Board and community have found the conclusions on these reports to grossly mischaracterize the true concerns from MACC staff and patrons. It is therefore imperative, that the ESB-MACC Advisory Board clearly state our opposition to any recommendation set forth by any city department or partner that may use as reference the Rainey Street Pilot Program, Rainey Mobility Study, or any other document that did not deliberately or consistently engage with the MACC staff and patrons through a meaningful community engagement process. Furthermore, the MACC community intends to ensure that the city honors the Designated Parkland protection which was granted in perpetuity. The community is concerned that a Red River Street extension could set the precedent for other Designated Parkland sites in culturally sensitive areas to be converted into roadways thereby cementing the city’s practice of cars over people and developers over community.. Lastly, the ESB-MACC community embraces the opportunity to expand our center through a Phase 2 expansion and we do not want to see the advocacy and hard work that went into the creation of the MACC once again become compromised by …
