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Urban Forestry Committee Meeting - Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752
Feb. 19, 2020

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1. 2. 3. 4. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Ryan Nill (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Katie Coyne (D-6) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ 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. EDUCATION a. Update on Texas Children in Nature and the Austin Cities Connecting Children to Nature project—Sarah Coles Texas Children in Nature State Coordinator and Melody Alcazar, Program Coordinator, Austin Parks and Recreation Department (15 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of February 5, 2020 (5 minutes) ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Update on Davenport West PUD Amendment 12 b. Update on Ventura at Parmer Lane, SP-2018-0564D (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. Carbon Impact Statement Tool and Air Quality Update—Caitlin Admire and Phoebe Romero, Office of Sustainability (30 minutes) 1 5. 6. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Overview of the Austin Energy Green Building Program—Heidi Kasper, Manager, Residential Green Building and Kurt Stogdill, Manager, Green Building and Sustainability, Austin Energy (30 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Lantana PCA Applicant: Michael Whellan, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Watershed: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Location: 415 Southwest Parkway (District 8) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Zone Request: Consider a Project Consent Agreement waiving provisions of City Code Chapters 25-7 (Drainage) and 25-8 (Environment), including Chapter 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to allow construction of a mixed-use residential project located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in the East Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Area. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions. (45 minutes) 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, and Perry Bedford b. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, and Mary Ann Neely Ann Neely c. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne d. …

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20200219-001a: Texas Children in Nature Presentation original pdf

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Texas Children in Nature ENCOURAGING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO SPEND TIME OUTSIDE, BECAUSE CHILDREN WHO SPEND TIME IN NATURE ARE HEALTHIER, HAPPIER AND SMARTER. Vision We envision that Texas children and their fa m ilie s , fro m a ll w a lks o f life , w ill s p e n d m o re tim e o u td o o rs , e n g a g in g w ith n a tu re fo r a h e a lth ie r, h a p p ie r a n d s m a rte r Te xa s . Ou r Mis s io n is to s tre n g th e n a n d le ve ra g e th e n e tw o rk a n d re g io n a l c o lla b o ra tive s to im p ro ve th e c o n n e c tio n b e tw e e n n a tu re a n d a ll c h ild re n a n d th e ir fa m ilie s in Te xa s . History In 2009 SB 205 resolved to address the problem of Nature De fic it Dis o rd e r th ro u g h th e c re a tio n o f a w o rkin g g ro u p b e tw e e n TPWD a n d TEA. Ou t o f th is a g ro u p o f le a d e rs fro m a c ro s s th e s ta te g a th e re d a n d fo rm e d TCiN in 20 10 . Sin c e th a t tim e TCiN h a s b e e n p a rt o f TPWD. In 2010 TCiN released its first strategic plan, la yin g o u t five p illa rs o f w o rk to b e d o n e . • He a lth • Co m m u n ity • Ac c e s s • Ed u c a tio n • Ma rke tin g Th e TCiN c o lla b o ra tive is a …

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20200219-001a: Texas Children in Nature Strategic Plan original pdf

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Strategic Plan 2016 www.texaschildreninnature.org 1 Dear fellow Texans, We all have fond childhood memories of a special place where play, imagination and wonder reigned. For most, that place was outdoors. Through these experiences, we gained understanding, appreciation and a personal relationship with the natural world. Sadly, today’s children are allowed less time for unstructured, creative play in nature than ever before. As the trend away from outdoor play and learning deepens, we are witnessing sobering consequences for children’s health, well-being and quality of life. Additionally, this youngest generation is missing out on critical experiences that lay the foundation for future stewardship of our natural resources. We can reverse this trend. One achievable solution is to restore active play and learning in nature. This issue has brought together an unprecedented coalition of partners from all walks of life who formed Texas Children in Nature. These experts from many disciplines thoroughly examined the issues and outlined their recommendations in this strategic plan. Their wisdom, insights and integrity are reflected throughout the plan. By design, the plan is concise, optimizes partnerships and focuses on implementation across multiple public and private sectors. Please consider the recommendations in this plan and join us in restoring our children’s well-being and their relationship with Texas’s rich natural and cultural heritage. The trend is real, the problem is solvable and the time to act is now. Thank you for caring for our wild things and wild places. They need you now more than ever. Carter Smith Executive Director Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Children in Nature Strategic Plan 2016 Executive Summary Strategic Agenda Health Education Access Community Marketing Steering Committee Citations About Texas Children in Nature 4 6 8 10 13 16 19 20 22 22 2 Strategic Plan 2016 www.texaschildreninnature.org Executive Summary The evidence is clear and growing. Nature is not just a “nice-to-have” for people with the means. Nature is a “need-to-have” for all people, essential to our health, human development and in building stronger, more vibrant communities. Texas Children in Nature is dedicated to benefitting both nature and people. We envision that all children and their families, from all walks of life, will spend more time outdoors, engaged with nature for a healthier, happier, smarter Texas. The mission of the Texas Children in Nature network is to strengthen and leverage the work of the partners and regional collaboratives to improve the connection between nature …

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20200219-004a: Carbon Emissions & Air Quality Impacts Presentation original pdf

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Austin Environmental Commission Carbon Emissions and Air Quality Impacts February 19, 2020 Carbon Impact Statement 2015 Climate Plan Net-Zero community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Currently being updated. 2018 Austin Community Climate Footprint Industrial 8% Natural Gas 7% Other Electricity 7% Transportation 38% Waste 2% AE Electricity 38% 12.8 million metric tons CO2e 4 Carbon Impact of New Development WHERE development happens: - near transit and alternative mobility options, - in IA Activity Centers and Corridors; HOW development is designed: - energy efficient buildings, - on-site renewable energy, - efficient land use and connectivity, - a mix of uses, and - adaptive reuse of existing buildings. Carbon Impact Checklist Tool Carbon Impact Checklist Tool TRANSPORTATION ➔ Bicycle Transit Connectivity ➔ Bicycle Infrastructure ➔ Walkability ➔ Utilize TDM Strategies ➔ Electric Vehicle Charging ➔ Maximize Parking Reductions Carbon Impact Checklist Tool LAND USE ➔ Imagine Austin Activity Center or Corridor ➔ Floor -to -Area Ratio (FAR) Carbon Impact Checklist Tool WATER + ENERGY ➔ On-site Renewable Energy ➔ Reclaimed Water Carbon Impact Checklist Tool FOOD and MATERIALS ➔ Access to Food ➔ Adaptive Reuse Projects Submitted to Date 425 W. Riverside (AKA Snoopy PUD) Project Name Holdsworth Center Goodnight Ranch Austin Green Camelback COTA 218 S. Lamar Project Total CIS Score 7 9 10 8 8 7 7 9 3501 Ed Bluestein (AKA Eightfold/Motorola) 305 Congress (AKA Statesman Site) Not yet Submitted 2018 O3 Season Weekday NOx Emissions for Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA Air Quality Co-benefits • 50% of Carbon Impact Statement questions are centered on transportation • Passengers cars are the largest source of NOx emissions in the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA • Sustainable transportations choices have the biggest air quality impact on NOx/ ground -level ozone CAPCOG 2018 Air Quality Report Air Quality Updates Hack for Resilient Communities • Hosted by UT Center for Transportation Research on Saturday, February 29 th from 10:30AM -7:30PM • Call for all participants of all discipline levels to help design and implement software tools to improve community resiliency using real Austin transportation, pollution, weather and health data Localized Monitoring • PurpleAir sensors, which measure particulate matter, are used to help provide a real-time air quality monitoring network • A couple of sensors were installed by the UT Center for Transportation Research in the Dove Springs neighborhood for Hackathon event analysis • Several are installed throughout the city by different people or organizations, and the …

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20200219-005a: Austin Energy Green Building Program Overview original pdf

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Austin Energy Green Building Program Overview Heidi Kasper Manager, Residential Green Building 2/19/2020 © 2020 Austin Energy History & Mission Austin Energy Green Building developed the first rating system in the U.S. for evaluating the sustainability of buildings, creating a model for many other cities as well as the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification system. Since 1991, Austin Energy Green Building has provided: • • education and outreach • advocacy and planning ratings and programs Mission To cultivate innovation in building and transportation for the enrichment of the community’s environmental, economic and human well-being 2 Goals - Conservation Energy + Water + Materials • saves money • • • • supports the City of Austin Climate Protection Plan • supports the local economy reduces pollution reduces resource extraction/waste reduces the need for landfills (focus on local materials & market development) 3 Goals - Quality of Life Environment + Transportation + Education + Equity • promotes healthier indoor & outdoor environments • promotes transportation options that work for everyone • • • provides buildings that work for everyone increases human health & well-being improves construction worker health and safety 4 Austin Energy Green Building Ratings Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) rates new construction and major renovation projects for three markets 4-Star Allandale Residence 5-Star Bluebonnet Studios 4-Star Oracle Single Family Production & Custom Homes Multifamily Residential < 7 Stories 16,445 172 15,233 Austin | 1212 Extended Area 27,505 dwelling units Commercial & Residential > 7 Stories 291 35,702,219 sq. ft. 16,908 AEGB rated projects total reported from FY 1991 - 2019 5 2016 Single Family Rating The star rating achieved by a project is determined by the number of sustainability measures incorporated into the project. Basic Requirements 25 – 49 pts 50 – 74 pts 75 – 99 pts 100 pts or more 1 Star 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star Star level requirements 6 Develop innovative and creative, solutions that achieve exceptional & quantifiable benefits 77 Resource Extraction Reuse/Recycle /Landfill Transportation Demolition Manufacturing Lifecycle of building products Use and Maintenance Construction 8 Product Evaluation #durable, #low emitting, #certified, #transparency 9

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20200219-006a: Lantana Project Consent Agreement original pdf

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ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: February 19, 2020 Lantana PCA NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Michael Whellan Armbrust & Brown, PLLC LOCATION: 7415 Southwest Parkway COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (512)974-2132, atha.phillips@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Consider a Project Consent Agreement waiving provisions of City Code Chapters 25-7 (Drainage) and 25-8 (Environment), including Chapter 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to allow construction of a mixed-use residential project located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in the East Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Area. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. Staff recommended with conditions. 1. Applicant will provide additional acreage of 3.098 acres to meet the Hill Country Roadway requirement of 40% undisturbed natural area per 25-2-1025 and development on this lot will be restricted to only allow trails. 2. Impervious cover for the project will be capped at 17.5 acres (49% of current site plan SP-2014-0262C(XT2)). Project Consent Agreement Lantana (PCA) Briefing to the Environmental Commission Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office February 19, 2020 What is a PCA? • PCA = Project Consent Agreement • PCAs are part of the 245 process detailed in 25-1-544 • PCAs are considered when the extent of a project’s vested rights are unclear and for incentivizing projects with clearly established vested rights to achieve greater compliance with current regulations • The 245 process lives within the Development Services Department • DSD has determined that this project is a candidate for a PCA Site Data: • Williamson Creek Watershed • Barton Springs Zone (SOS Applies) • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Contributing Zone of the Edwards Aquifer • Full-Purpose • Existing approved site plan (SP-2014-0262C(XT2)) • Existing project has vested rights under 245 • Existing site plan wants to change zoning from Office to Mixed Use • Mixed Use would allow for multi-family use • Existing Preliminary Plan referenced within the vesting documents limits multi-family Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Hwy 290 West Site Location Barton Creek Watershed Williamson Creek Watershed Watershed Boundary Site Location Site Location Site Location Current Code Amendments: Modification to 25-8 Environmental: 1. 25-8-301 Restricts driveways of slopes greater than 15% • Project shall not exceed 65% impervious cover on slopes 10-20%, …

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20200219-005a: Green Building Materials Recommendation original pdf

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200219 005a Date: February 19, 2020 Subject: Green Building Materials Motion by: Linda Guerrero Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, many common materials used in buildings contain toxic chemicals; and WHEREAS, building construction workers and building occupants can be exposed to toxic chemicals through direct contact or inhalation; and WHEREAS, many non-toxic and less toxic alternative building products are available at little or no additional cost. NOW BE IT RESOLVED the Environmental Commission recommends to City Council to ensure Austin Energy and other City entities are consistently working to improve building design standards to restrict toxic material use in constructing or redeveloping structures in the City of Austin BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The Environmental Commission recommends that the Austin Energy Green Building program explore revised standards that will actively encourage the installation of non-toxic and less-toxic alternatives through its voluntary point system. VOTE 10-0 For: Bedford, Smith, Thompson, Nill, Ramberg, Guerrero, Coyne, Neely, Maceo, and Gordon Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1

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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

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20200213-002c: Youth Forest Council original pdf

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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

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20200213-002a & 20200213-002c: Urban Forest Program Updates original pdf

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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 …

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20200213-002c: Community Tree Preservation Division FY19 Special Revenue Fund Report original pdf

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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

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20200213-002b: Heritage Tree Report FY19 Q4 original pdf

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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 …

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20200213-002b: Heritage Tree Report FY20 Q1 original pdf

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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 …

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20200213-002b: Quarterly Arborist Report FY19 original pdf

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CATEGORY Residential Development Commercial Development Poor Health (Residential) METRIC Inches Preserved Inches Preserved (%) Est. Trees Preserved Inches Replaced Inches Replaced (%) Inches Removed Est. Trees Removed Est. Heritage Trees Removed (Reasonable Use) Approved Site Plan Permits Native Inches Surveyed Native Inches Preserved Native Inches Preserved (%) Landscaping Inches Planted (Non - Mitigation) Native Inches Replaced Native Inches Replaced (%) Native Inches Removed Non-Native Removed Est. Heritage Trees Removed (Reasonable Use) Inches Removed Public Inches Removed Est. Public Trees Removed Private Inches Removed Est. Private Trees Removed Quarterly Report FY 2019 QUARTER 1 QUARTER 2 QUARTER 3 QUARTER 4 28,505 93% 1296 505 23% 2211 101 4 134 96022.5 60921.4 63% 1992.5 10323.5 29% 35101.1 5023.7 7 8159 1031 47 7128 324 33879 94% 1540 502 29% 2130 97 2 133 58566.27 36403.23 62% 8164.25 4609.5 21% 22163.04 2687.65 2 7294 1169 53 6125 278 30513 94% 1387 516 28% 1811 82 1 132 130366.5 83480.95 64% 3149.5 13815 29% 46885.55 2025 7 10974 1788 81 9186 418 32671 95% 1361 457 28% 1650 69 3 132 67300.85 44303.65 66% 1816 8744.75 38% 22997.2 2632.35 4 10269 2069 86 8200 342 TOTAL/AVG% 125,568 94% 5,584 1980 27% 7,802 349 10 531 352256.12 225109.23 64% 15122.25 37492.75 29% 127146.89 12368.7 20 36696 6057 267 30639 1362

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Feb. 13, 2020

20200213-002b: Quarterly Arborist Report FY20 original pdf

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Quarterly Report FY 2020 QUARTER 1 QUARTER 2 QUARTER 3 QUARTER 4 CATEGORY Residential Development Commercial Development Poor Health (Residential) METRIC Inches Preserved Inches Preserved (%) Est. Trees Preserved Inches Replaced Inches Replaced (%) Inches Removed Est. Trees Removed Est. Heritage Trees Removed (Reasonable Use) Approved Site Plan Permits Native Inches Surveyed Native Inches Preserved Native Inches Preserved (%) Landscaping Inches Planted (Non - Mitigation) Native Inches Replaced Native Inches Replaced (%) Native Inches Removed Non-Native Removed Est. Heritage Trees Removed (Reasonable Use) Inches Removed Public Inches Removed Est. Public Trees Removed Private Inches Removed Est. Private Trees Removed 36,429 96% 1656 358 22% 1631 73 3 84 53962.1 35318.6 65% 1558 7593 41% 18643.5 2565.75 7 11780 1686 77 10071 458 TOTAL/AVG% 36,429 96% 1,656 358 22% 1,631 73 3 84 53962.1 35318.6 65% 1558 7593 41% 18643.5 2565.75 7 11780 1686 77 10071 458

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Feb. 7, 2020

Agenda original pdf

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SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Friday, February 7, 2020 – 11:30 A.M. Board and Commission Room, Room 1101, City Hall 301 W. 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Parks and Recreation Board Rich DePalma (Mayor) Romteen Farasat (D-4) Dawn Lewis (D-10) Vacant AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Environmental Commission Linda Guerrero – Chair (D-9) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Pam Thompson (D-3) Speakers must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order, and each speaker will be allotted three (3) minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board meeting of October 16, 2019. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation on Stakeholder and Public Notification Requirements When Considering New Tree Plantings at Barton Springs Pool, Lucas Massie, Parks and Recreation Department 2. Upper Dam Project Update, Mike Kelly, Watershed Protection Department 3. Discuss and Set Future Meeting Dates, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair E. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS F. 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) Page 1 of 2 before the meeting date. Please call Sammi Curless, with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, at 512- 974-6716, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Sammi Curless at sammi.curless@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-6716. Page 2 of 2

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Feb. 7, 2020

C: Draft Minutes from October 16, 2019 original pdf

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JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 16, 2019 – 11:30 AM Council Chambers, City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 MINUTES ATTENDANCE: Parks and Recreation Board: Present: Dawn Lewis (left meeting at 1:28 pm) Rich DePalma Absent: Tom Donovan Romteen Farasat Environmental Commission: Present: Mary Ann Neely (left meeting at 2:12 pm) Linda Guerrero—Chair Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson A. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by the Chair at 11:35 a.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee Member Lewis moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of May 29, 2018. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Maceo. Motion carried on a vote of 6-0, with two committee members absent. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION There was one general citizen communication. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 2. Upper Dam Project Update, David Johns, Watershed Protection Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff, there were seven citizen communications, with additional citizens donating time to speakers. Committee Chair Guerrero moved to have the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department outline a stakeholder process for the Upper Dam Project with consideration for a third-party analysis, and notify the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreations Board of the outcome of that decision, reporting back on the stakeholder process for review by the Joint Committee. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Lewis. Motion carried 6-0, with two committee members absent. 3. Barton Springs Bathhouse Update, Sergio Altamirano, Public Works Department & John McKennis, Parks and Recreation Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff and project consultant, there were three citizen communications. No action was taken by the Joint Committee. Due to staff time constraints, Item D5 was moved up on the agenda and heard before D4. 5. Review, clarify, and discuss notification requirements for tree plantings on the South side of the Barton Springs pool including written agreements with the public and stakeholders, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair & Peggy Maceo, Committee Member. There were two citizen communications. After staff presentation and discussion, Committee Chair Guerrero moved that the Parks and Recreations staff and the Forestry Division staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups, and nonprofits that request planting within the Barton Springs pool area. The written planting agreement will be directed to the …

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Feb. 7, 2020

D1: Barton Springs Pool Tree Plan Presentation original pdf

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Barton Springs Tree Planting Process Joint Committee Ask PARD Staff and Forestry Staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups and nonprofits that request tree plantings within the Barton Springs Pool area. The written planting agreement will be presented or communicated to the Joint Committee as a notification process. Planting Guiding Principles • Masterplan • • “new trees should be planted to preemptively replenish the canopy and to densify the shade” “selected from the native Texas tree palette and should be chosen for their beauty, their durability and their appropriateness to their waterside location” • Age Diversity • Species Diversity Planting Notification • Planting will be shard via a memo by July 1st each year • Presentation when the Joint Committee meets between July 1st and the start of the tree planting season Steps After Notification • PARD makes tree purchases. Possible donation support • Planting dates established • Maintenance details coordinated • Work with volunteers and support groups Tree Inventory

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