1. 2. Environmental Commission Urban Forestry Committee February 13, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road, 8th Floor Conference Room 805 Austin, Texas 78704 Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Peggy Maceo (D-7) Pam Thompson (D-3) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of October 23, 2019 b. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of January 7, 2020 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update on climate change adaptation in Austin’s community forest workshop update—Emily King, Urban Forestry Program Manager, Development Services Department (DSD) b. City Arborist Report including heritage trees—Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, DSD c. Urban Forestry Program update—Emily King, Urban Forestry Program Manager, DSD ADJOURNMENT 3. 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 before the meeting date. For additional information, please call Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974- 3443; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443. * A member of the public may not address a board or commission at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing, per City Code Section 2-1-144(E). 1
Meet the Youth Forest Council Interns! This January, the Community Tree Preservation Division launched the Youth Forest Council, an immersive, yearlong paid internship connecting young people (ages 16-19) in Austin to careers in natural resources and public service. Twelve young Austinites have joined DSD’s Tree Team and will be working alongside staff to further the goals of Austin’s Urban Forest Plan. The interns represent 6 different council districts, 7 local high schools, and 3 colleges. They were chosen from among 40 applicants who applied to the first year of the program through a hiring process that included a written application and in-person interview. Interested in connecting with the Youth Forest Council interns further? Email youthforestcouncil@austintexas.gov to join an email list for their future events. February 2020
Urban Forest Program Updates for Urban Forestry Committee F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 0 Topic Highlights • Urban Forest Health • Climate Change Planning • Youth Engagement • Coordination • Urban Forest Grant Urban Forest Health • Neighborhood level oak wilt suppression • Emerald Ash Borer planning Climate Change Planning • June 2019 Workshop: Vulnerability Assessment • November 2019 Workshop: Planning and Adaptation • Summer 2020: Final Report Published Climate Change Planning V u l n e r a b i l i t y A s s e s s m e n t o f A u s t i n ’ s U r b a n F o r e s t a n d N a t u r a l A r e a s C h a p t e r 1 : T h e C o n t e m p o r a r y L a n d s c a p e d e s c r i b e s e x i s t i n g c o n d i t i o n s , p r o v i d i n g b a c k g r o u n d o n t h e p h y s i c a l e n v i r o n m e n t , e c o l o g i c a l c h a r a c t e r , a n d c u r r e n t m a n a g e m e n t o f d e v e l o p e d a n d n a t u r a l a r e a s i n t h e A u s t i n r e g i o n . C h a p t e r 2 : C l i m a t e T r e n d s , P r o j e c t i o n s , a n d I m p a c t s s u m m a r i z e s o u r c u r r e n t u n d e r s t a n …
Community Tree Preservation Division FY19 Special Revenue Fund Report This report summarizes the Community Tree Preservation Division’s special revenue fund activity in Fiscal Year 2019 and provides a five-year forecast. The below information includes the financial activities of both accounts combined. FDU Budgeted Exp. Expenses Revenue End of FY Balance Urban Forest Replenishment Fund 7655-5300-1500 $ 3,166,997 $ 2,419,136 $ 1,258,199 $ 3,798,747 Planting for the Future Fund 7340-5300-2110 $ 500,000 $ 467,891 $ 91,016 $ 225,408 Spending by Category • After an unusual spike in revenue in FY181, the FY19 revenue Informing (Education) Growing (Planting) 66% • was back in line with projections based on previous years. Inversely, project expenditures increased significantly*, reducing the account balance by 26%. • This trend is projected to continue over the next two years2. • Within five years we are planning to achieve a balance of revenue and expenditures. • The Planting for the Future Fund now only receives revenue from utility bill contributions for tree planting in parks. Most of this account is expected to be spent in 2020. s n o i l l i M $5 $4 $3 $2 $1 $0 20% 12% 2% Caring (Maintenance) Inspiring (Arts) 2 Funds Balance FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 * The UFRF contributed $1M to the Austin Mobility Bond to plant more street trees with the upcoming roadway improvements3. An additional $750K will be contributed for street tree plantings over the next two years4. That, along with continued Urban Forest Grant and Urban Forest Funding Portal expenditures, will reduce the running balance to around $1M by 2024.2 4 4 5 Year History 5 Year Projection 1 3 Expenses Revenue $3,000,000 $2,000,000 ____ ____ ____ $1,000,000 $0 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24
City Arborist Program Heritage Tree Report July - Sept 2019 Issue Date Address Diameter Removed Condition 7/1/2019 12417 RIVER BEND Unit 7 7/1/2019 1604 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD 7/1/2019 4018 TRAVIS COUNTRY CIRCLE 7/1/2019 1004 NEANS DR 7/1/2019 5904 UPVALLEY RUN 7/2/2019 603 TILLERY ST 7/2/2019 S LAKESHORE BOULEVARD 7/2/2019 4006 AVENUE B 7/2/2019 4521 FRONTIER TRL 7/2/2019 4521 FRONTIER TRL 7/2/2019 4521 FRONTIER TRL 7/3/2019 3009 GILBERT ST 7/3/2019 3009 GILBERT ST 7/3/2019 3009 GILBERT ST 7/3/2019 3009 GILBERT ST 7/3/2019 1501 ULLRICH AVENUE 7/3/2019 11707 OAKWOOD DRIVE 7/3/2019 1303 ROMERIA DR 7/3/2019 2005 PASADENA DR 7/3/2019 2005 PASADENA DR 7/3/2019 2005 PASADENA DR 7/3/2019 4501 SHOAL CREEK BLVD 7/3/2019 4501 SHOAL CREEK BLVD 7/3/2019 4518 BULL CREEK RD 7/3/2019 210 ACADEMY DR 7/3/2019 210 ACADEMY DR 7/3/2019 210 ACADEMY DR 7/3/2019 210 ACADEMY DR 7/3/2019 210 ACADEMY DR 7/3/2019 210 ACADEMY DR 7/5/2019 2008 E 10TH ST 7/5/2019 2216 LINDELL AVE 7/5/2019 2216 LINDELL AVE 7/8/2019 4520 RIMROCK TRL 7/8/2019 7701 DANWOOD DR 7/8/2019 7701 DANWOOD DR 7/8/2019 3003 WILLOWOOD CIR 7/8/2019 3003 WILLOWOOD CIR 7/8/2019 3003 WILLOWOOD CIR 7/8/2019 3003 WILLOWOOD CIR 7/8/2019 3003 WILLOWOOD CIR 7/8/2019 3003 WILLOWOOD CIR 7/8/2019 2904 SILVERLEAF DR 7/8/2019 2904 SILVERLEAF DR 7/8/2019 4104 HYRIDGE DR 7/8/2019 4104 HYRIDGE DR Public Species No No No No Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No Pecan Cypress Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Pecan Live Oak Cedar Elm Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Red Oak American Elm Pecan Shumard Oak Pecan Pecan Live Oak Live Oak American Elm Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak American Elm Pecan Cedar Elm Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Spanish Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak 44 Yes 30 Yes 24 Yes 24 No 37.25 No 30 No 34 Yes 25 Yes 31 No 33 No 38 No 25.5 No 27 No 32.5 No 37.5 No 25.5 Yes 36 Yes 28 Yes 43 No 30 No 30 No 27 No 25 No 32 No 43 No 28 No 28 No 28 No 24 No 30 …
City Arborist Program Heritage Tree Report Oct - Dec 2019 Issue Date Diameter Removed Condition Address 10/1/2019 2221 HOLLY ST 10/1/2019 2221 HOLLY ST 10/1/2019 2221 HOLLY ST 10/1/2019 2221 HOLLY ST 10/1/2019 14700 CATARINA WAY 10/1/2019 2117 BARTON HILLS DRIVE 10/1/2019 10200 IDA GROVE LANE 10/1/2019 2508 IONIAN CV 10/1/2019 1008 GULLETT ST 10/2/2019 1901 FOREST TRAIL 10/2/2019 4206 GNARL DRIVE 10/2/2019 605 E 45TH STREET 10/2/2019 3805 STEVENSON AVE 10/2/2019 3805 STEVENSON AVE 10/2/2019 87 NAVASOTA STREET 10/2/2019 2000 PEACH TREE ST 10/2/2019 2000 PEACH TREE ST 10/2/2019 2000 PEACH TREE ST 10/2/2019 3006 E 14TH ST 10/2/2019 4200 WILDWOOD RD 10/2/2019 4200 WILDWOOD RD 10/2/2019 4200 WILDWOOD RD 10/2/2019 1187 OAK GROVE AVE 10/2/2019 1187 OAK GROVE AVE 10/3/2019 2904 STARDUST DRIVE 10/3/2019 11400 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY DRIVE Bldg A 10/3/2019 11400 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY DRIVE Bldg A 10/3/2019 11400 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY DRIVE Bldg A 10/3/2019 2905 OAKLANE DRIVE 10/3/2019 2505 COMBURG CASTLE WAY 10/3/2019 4203 WOODWAY DRIVE 10/3/2019 9813 MANDEVILLE CIR 10/3/2019 9813 MANDEVILLE CIR 10/3/2019 9813 MANDEVILLE CIR 10/3/2019 9813 MANDEVILLE CIR 10/4/2019 3002 BRIDLE PATH 10/4/2019 4002 SHAVANO DR 10/4/2019 11407 SIERRA BLANCA 10/4/2019 11407 SIERRA BLANCA 10/4/2019 1608 FOREST TRL 10/7/2019 9111 MEACHAM WAY 10/7/2019 5606 SHADY OAK CT 10/8/2019 3211 BONNIE ROAD 10/8/2019 6108 JANEY DRIVE 10/8/2019 36 COMAL STREET 10/8/2019 411 W ALPINE ROAD Public Species Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes No No No No Yes Pecan Pecan Pecan Pecan Post Oak Cedar Elm Post Oak Live Oak Pecan American Elm Monterrey Oak Cedar Elm Live Oak Live Oak American Elm Pecan Pecan Pecan Pecan Post Oak Post Oak Post Oak Live Oak Live Oak American Elm Live Oak Cedar Cedar Cedar Elm Cedar Elm Red Oak Post Oak Cedar Elm Cedar Elm Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Pecan Post Oak Live Oak Pecan Red Oak American Elm Live Oak 32 No 29 No 33 No 28 No 26 Yes 26.25 Yes 30 Yes 25 No 32 No 28 Yes 24.8 Yes 34 Yes 47 No 32 No 46 Yes 30 No 26 No 34 No 25.5 No 27 No 26 No 28 No 33 No 26 No 24.5 Yes 46 No …
