+ URBAN FORESTRY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, January 28, 2015, - 5:30 p.m. Northwest Recreation Center 2913 Northland Austin, Texas URBAN FORESTRY BOARD MEMBERS: APPOINTMENT : Christopher Kite, Chair Council Member Laura Morrison, Place 4 Peggy Maceo (Vice-Chair) Council Member Kathie Tovo, Place 3 Len Newsom Council Member Bill Spelman, Place 5 Patrick Brewer Mayor Lee Leffingwell Nicholas Classen Mayor Pro-Tem Sheryl Cole, Place 6 Ryan Fleming Council Member Mike Martinez, Place 2 Keith Brown Council Member Chris Riley, Place 1 URBAN FORESTRY EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS : Michael Embesi, City Arborist, Planning and Development Review Department Pat Fuller, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department – Director Designee Vacant, Urban Forester, Planning and Development Review Department John Clement, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department – Director Designee AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Board meeting of December 17, 2014. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 4 (four) speakers signed up prior to the calling of the meeting to order are allowed a three-minute allotment each to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. URBAN FORESTER EXECUTIVE LIAISON REPORT – Emily King, Environmental Program Manager, Planning, Development and Review Department, including: • Austin Urban Forest Plan Implementation Monthly Update • Monthly Notification: Removal of protected size trees on parkland that constitute an imminent public safety risk. • Summary of impacts to tree roots in Zilker Park from the U.S.A. Cycling Cyclo-Cross National Championships that occurred from January 7-12, 2015. • Update -- Public Works Department. F. ACTION ITEM BRIEFINGS 1. Overview of UFB By-Laws and functions to prepare for possible special called meeting with Environmental Board related to transfer of UFB responsibilities to Environmental Commission. Presenter: Chris Kite, UFB Board Chair G. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action on UFB By-Laws and functions to prepare for possible special called meeting with Environmental Board related to transfer of UFB responsibilities to Environmental Commission. Presenter: Chris Kite, UFB Board Chair H. BRIEFINGS – 10 Minute Limit For Each Briefing 1. Austin Energy Line Clearance Monthly Update – December 2014. Ray Henning, Line Clearance Superintendent, Austin Energy. 2. City Arborist Program Tree Preservation and Replenishment Monthly Update December 2014. Michael Embesi, City Arborist, Planning and Development Review Department. 3. City Arborist Program Heritage Tree Report – December 2014. Presenter: Michael Embesi, City Arborist, Planning and Development Review …
+ URBAN FORESTRY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, December 17, 2014, - 5:30 p.m. Northwest Recreation Center 2913 Northland Austin, Texas URBAN FORESTRY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 Board Members in Attendance: Board Chair Chris Kite, Board Vice-Chair Peggy Maceo( left meeting at 7:05P.M.), Board Members Patrick Brewer, Nick Classen (arrived 6:02P.M), Ryan Fleming (arrived 5:52P.M.), Len Newsom Staff in Attendance: Parks and Recreation Department Lara Schuman, Acting Program Manager, Forestry Unit Robert Clawson, Nature Based Programs Division, UFB Staff Liaison Planning and Development Review Department: Angela Hanson, City of Austin Urban Forester, UFB Executive Liaison Keith Mars, Environmental Program Coordinator Austin Energy Department: Ray Henning, Line Clearance Supervisor Public Works Department: Rob Grotty, Urban Forestry Program Manager MEETING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Kite called the meeting to order at 5:40 P.M. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Board meeting of November 19, 2014. Motion made by Board Member Newsom, seconded by Board member Brewer to approve the meeting minutes of November 19, 2014. Approved by Board Chair Kite, Board Vice-Chair Maceo and Board members Brewer and Newsom. Board Member Classen and Fleming not arrived. Board member Brown absent. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 4 (four) speakers signed up prior to the calling of the meeting to order are allowed a three-minute allotment each to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None. D. ANNOUNCEMENTS Angela Hanson has accepted position with City of Austin Office of Innovation effective January 2015. E. URBAN FORESTER EXECUTIVE LIAISON REPORT – Angela Hanson, Urban Forester, including: • Austin Urban Forest Plan Implementation Monthly Update. Presentation given. • Monthly Notification: Removal of protected size trees on parkland that constitute an imminent public safety risk. Presentation given. • Update -- Public Works Department. No information. F. ACTION ITEM BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing on City of Austin Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Presenter: Justice Jones, Austin Fire Department. Presentation given. G. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Make recommendation on City of Austin Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Motion made by Board Member Brewer, seconded by Board Member Fleming to make recommendation to City Council that before a Wildfire Protection Plan is made as a part of broader management plan on any public lands, that this board or an appropriate board be allowed to review it and make comments. Board Vice-Chair Maceo, and Board Members Brewer, …
DEC '14NOV '14OCT '14SEP '14AUG '14JULY '14JUNE '14MAY '14APR '14MAR '14FEB '14JAN '1412-Month TOTALTree Permits11671692902282472432492723402882351682,896Native Inches Removed276488462590504458489301923091,1733595,501Inches Mitigated146932002664762074152692504694651663,422Percentage Mitigated53%19%43%45%94%45%85%89%272%152%40%46%62%Poor Condition or High Risk1,3581,6073,5183,6193,0153,4713,5023,5394,0292,2702,7131,99134,632Tree Permits2121421204033372220131921272Trees Planted44257123NRNRNRNRNRNRNRNRNR424Trees Removed3NR16174188232021182017182Native Protected Removed3NR2000003122010Inches Removed3NR243177421971102832382182702572062,241Trees DistributedNR1313110460900101367728820Site Plans Approved4281824291917181517162224247Caliper Inches Surveyed11,23227,9655,39030,9586,4553,1371171,1352,10012,20713,8289,918124,442Caliper Inches Preserved7,48512,4603,64118,3254,484890353101,05410,8939,3359,16378,075Percentage Preserved67%45%68%59%69%28%30%27%50%89%68%92%63%Native Inches Removed3,74715,5051,74912,6331,9712,247828251,0461,3144,49375546,367Inches Planted/Mitigated1,8616,8271,0665,0611,7731,305825947054832,77373023,260Percentage Replanted50%44%61%40%90%58%100%72%67%37%62%97%50%Subdivisions Approved25434622231337Funds Received$25,400$69,238$80,498$66,945$39,980$88,650$25,100$15,225$12,318$7,175$74,349$120,125$625,003Fund Amount (Per Inch)1273464023352004431267662363726013,125Grants Appropriated$0$15,000$6,000$0$12,000$0$610$45,795$45,000$0$0$0$124,405City Arborists (5)3113354894374804675535705154594604155,491Oak Wilt Arborist (1)141327422954394976392418424Environmental Inspectors (12)4,3003,9873,9983,1893,3613,5893,8763,5893,1703,1462,8912,80841,904Landscape Inspectors (2)374244296147434761664166584General Permit Inspectors (2)NRNR4114013814413711013389771361,1451 - Tree Ordinance Review Applications (mostly protected size trees on proposed single family construction lots or protected size trees which are diseased/dying)28-Jan-152 - High-risk trees within parks and right-of-ways3 - Trees with trunks greater than 8" in diameter (dead and invasive species not included)4 - Site Plan Corrections, Extensions, and Boat Docks not includedNR - Not ReportedMonthly Report"December 2014"InspectionsUrban Forest Replenishment FundPermitting and ReplenishmentTree PermitsPublic PropertyElectric UtilityCommercial Site Plans
City Arborist Program | Heritage Tree Report | December 2014AddressPublic TreeIssue DateSpeciesDiameterRemovedConditionComments4505 EDENDALE CT12/1/2014Live Oak 35NoGood5417 WOODVIEW AVE12/11/2014Live Oak38NoGood6002 WOODVIEW AVE12/11/2014Red Oak42NoGood6002 WOODVIEW AVE12/11/2014Red Oak36NoGood3811 Westlake Drive12/16/2014Live Oak25NoGood3215 SMOKY RIDGE12/1/2014Live Oak33NoGood1501 CULLEN AVE12/4/2014American Elm 35YesPoor1305 NORTHWOOD RD12/4/2014Red Oak 27.5YesPoor9008 MARSH DR12/4/2014American Elm31YesPoor2814 GLENVIEW AVE12/8/2014Red Oak26YesPoor2117 W 49TH STX12/12/2014American Elm42YesPoor5912 CARLEEN DR12/15/2014Red Oak 44YesPoor500 Elmwood Place12/15/2014Pecan45YesPoor1613 E 7TH ST12/15/2014Pecan 27YesDead5807 BUCKPASSER CV12/16/2014Red Oak 25YesPoor104 NELRAY BLVD12/16/2014American Elm 26YesPoor2408 WINSTED LN12/17/2014American Elm38YesDead503 W CROSLIN ST12/18/2014American Elm27YesDead1405 E CESAR CHAVEZ ST12/19/2014Pecan25YesDead1600 BARTON SPRINGS RD12/19/2014Pecan32NoGood1502 RIDGEHAVEN DR12/29/2014American Elm41YesPoor3200 E. 5th Street12/1/2014American Elm24YesPoor2704 La Mesa12/1/2014American Elm33.5NoGood7000 OAK SHORES12/1/2014Live Oak 34NoGood4302 AQUA VERDE DR12/2/2014Live Oak 27NoGood4302 AQUA VERDE DR12/2/2014Live Oak 26NoGood4302 AQUA VERDE DR12/2/2014Live Oak 29NoGood4302 AQUA VERDE DR12/2/2014Live Oak 25NoGood4519 BULL CREEK RD12/2/2014Pecan25NoFair4519 BULL CREEK RD12/2/2014Pecan27NoFair1505 NEWNING AVE12/3/2014Live Oak 27NoFair2103 CULLEN AVE12/3/2014Red Oak26NoFair4402 SINCLAIR AVE12/4/2014Pecan24NoGood3415 CASCADERA DR12/4/2014Live Oak30NoGood7705 JOURNEYVILLE DR12/4/2014Live Oak 29NoGood10003 WOODLAND VILLAGE DR12/4/2014Live Oak29NoGood6701 ELFLAND DR12/4/2014Pecan27NoGood502 THRASHER LN12/5/2014Pecan27NoGood3407 SPANISH OAK DR12/5/2014Live Oak31NoGood2009 Coleto 12/8/2014Pecan27NoGood4501 Westlake Dr. #212/8/2014Live Oak24NoGood4604 Windy Brook Dr. 12/9/2014Cedar Elm31NoFair3714 MANCHACA RD12/9/2014Live Oak 26NoGood3714 MANCHACA RD12/9/2014Live Oak 28NoGood3714 MANCHACA RD12/9/2014Live Oak 25NoGood3714 MANCHACA RD12/9/2014Live Oak 32NoGood9109 ROCKCREST CIR12/10/2014Live Oak28NoGood2114 CLIFTON ST12/10/2014Pecan27NoGood615 E 43RD ST12/10/2014American Elm29.5NoFair817 W GIBSON ST12/11/2014American Elm35NoGood8702 Point West Dr.12/11/2014Red Oak28NoGood8702 Point West Dr.12/11/2014Live Oak24NoGood9430 SPRING HOLLOW DR12/11/2014Live Oak31NoFair4510 AVENUE C12/11/2014Pecan28NoGood1193 1/2 San Bernard12/12/2014Pecan38NoPoor1504 Rainbow Bend12/15/2014Live Oak53NoGood1504 Rainbow Bend12/15/2014Red Oak28NoGood1107 W MONROE ST12/15/2014Red Oak32NoFair2702 Cedar View Dr.12/16/2014Post Oak27NoGood908 W. 18th street12/16/2014Pecan27NoGood3701 DUVAL ST12/16/2014Pecan25NoGood3701 DUVAL ST12/16/2014Pecan31NoGood City Arborist Program | Heritage Tree Report | December 2014AddressPublic TreeIssue DateSpeciesDiameterRemovedConditionComments2807 FRENCH PL12/16/2014Pecan31NoGood1912 East Side Drive12/16/2014Live Oak36NoGood1912 East Side Drive12/16/2014Live Oak28NoGood4410 S 2ND ST12/16/2014Pecan24YesFairTree in conflict with structure2101 FORD ST12/17/2014American Elm38NoPoor7311 Waterline Rd.12/17/2014Live Oak27NoGood7311 Waterline Rd.12/17/2014Live Oak31NoGood86 CHALMERS AVE12/17/2014Pecan 30NoGood2002 Peoples St.12/17/2014Live Oak37NoGood3301 Perry LaneX12/17/2014Pecan 25.5NoFair6806 SHOAL CREEK BLVD12/17/2014Live Oak 30NoFair4911 WEST FRANCES PL12/18/2014Live Oak 28.5NoGood7501 Grover Ave12/18/2014Live Oak 27NoGood1422 PRESTON AVE12/18/2014Pecan 38NoFair12301 RESEARCH BLVD NB12/19/2014Live Oak 24YesPoor12301 RESEARCH BLVD NB12/19/2014Red Oak43YesPoor3909 BAILEY LN12/23/2014Live Oak30.5NoGood505 Vermont Road12/23/2014Pecan28.5NoFair2500 GALEWOOD PLX12/31/2014Live Oak29NoGood2500 GALEWOOD PLX12/31/2014Live Oak41NoGood2500 GALEWOOD PLX12/31/2014Cedar Elm24NoGood2500 GALEWOOD PLX12/31/2014Live Oak27NoGood2500 GALEWOOD PLX12/31/2014Post Oak24NoGood2500 GALEWOOD PLX12/31/2014Post Oak29NoGood
