REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026, AT 12:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Forestry Committee 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 via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Corona, 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer, Chair Annie Fierro Justin Fleury Martin Luecke AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Regular Meeting on December 1, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund. Presented by Emily King, Urban Forester, Management Services. Staff briefing regarding the Youth Forestry Council. Presented by Britney Huynh, Program Development Coordinator, Management Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Windsor Park Neighborhood Association's Shade the Streets initiative. Presented by Commissioner Luecke. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nicole Corona at Austin Watershed Protection, at 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Nicole Corona at 512- 974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov.
URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025 The Urban Forestry Committee convened in a regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Brimer called the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting to order at 11:04 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Brimer, Chair Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on September 17, 2025. The minutes from the Environmental Commission regular meeting on September 17, 2025, were approved on Chair Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second, on a 3-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Fierro were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discuss strategies to implement Environmental Commission Recommendation 20241204-004, related to supporting Austin’s Urban Forest. Discussed. Discuss the 2026 Urban Forestry Committee meeting schedule. Discussed. 1 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation by Tree Folks. Sponsors: Commissioner Luecke. ADJOURNMENT Chair Brimer adjourned the meeting at 12:26 p.m. without objection. 2
Youth Forest Council Internship Overview Youth Forest Council Paid, year-long internship for young people (16-20) to: Use their unique skills and talents to support Austin’s Urban Forest Learn about green careers (Forestry-related and others) Work alongside their communities, peers and professionals to foster “a healthy urban forest for all” The Team Britney Huynh Program Development Coordinator Zane Williams Youth Program Technician Ashleigh Pettus Conservation Program Coordinator Program Structure Yearlong program June - May 12-16 interns each year Recruitment focused on young people coming from high priority areas with lower tree canopy Interns are paid part-time temp employees working about 10-15 hours per month. Participant Demographics 2025-26 cohort from high-priority areas (from the Community Tree Priority Map) Schools represented: Austin Community College Austin High School McCallum High School University of Texas at Austin LBJ Early College High School Garza High School Westwood High School Hispanic/Latinx41.7%White16.7%Mixed16.7%Asian8.3%Black/AfricanAmerican8.3%Native American8.3%69% Monthly Meetings and Excursions Meetings include: Pathway trainings Youth Programming Community Engagement AISD Tree Inventory Tree climbing Kayaking and trash removal along Barton Springs Restoration workdays Structural Pruning Super Volunteer training Tree planting and care Forest bathing
Youth Programming Summer PlaygroundsNature Kit WagonAssemblyCity SproutsLibrary programmingYMCAAISD EnvironmentalStewardship AdvisoryCommittee (ESAC) Community Engagement Tabling Zero Waste Resource Fairs CTX Climate Summit Neighborwoods Events Community Events HOA meetings Social media content creation Participate in event planning Lead tree ID walks AISD Tree Inventory 6+ schools 985+ trees inventoried Inventory tree species, DBH, and tree health on AISD campusesWork with the AISD Urban ForesterLearn Tree ID Interns get to work with various professionals in the environmental field and learn about their careers through our meetings and workshops. They also get the opportunity to attend: Networking events Environmental career panels Green Career Fest 100% of interns feel more confident in professional development and communication skills as a result of participating in YFC 100% of interns have cultivated a stronger professional network through this internship Professional Development+ Career Exploration Community Action Project (CAP) Gain leadership experience by engaging their community Use their creativity and strengths to propose, plan, and implement a project of your own Program Impacts 2025-26 1505 Community members engaged by YFC interns in environmental service 21 Partnerships formed with AISD campuses, non- profits, and City of Austin departments 240 Hours spent performing eco restoration, environmental education, and community service 365 Trees planted in local parks, greenways, and school campuses "Seeing the visible change we’re able to make by connecting communities and planting trees [wasthe most impactful part of YFC]. It gave me a role where I felt encouraged and knowledgeableenough to teach others about something I dearly care about." - Youth Forest Council Member
