Urban Forestry Board Regular Meeting of the Urban Forestry Board

Agenda 4-15-15 Urban Forestry Board Meeting — original pdf

+ URBAN FORESTRY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, April 15, 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, Development Services Department Pat Fuller, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department – Director Designee Vacant, Urban Forester, Development Services Department John Clement, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department – Director Designee AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Board meeting of March 18, 2015. 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, Interim Urban Forester, Development Services Department, including: • Austin Urban Forest Plan Implementation Monthly Update • Status of Prominent Tree Care Program approved by UFB in September 2014 F. ACTION ITEM BRIEFINGS 1. Present Urban Forestry Board 2014 Annual Internal Review. Presenter: Chris Kite, Urban Forestry Board Chair. 2. Draft Cemetery Master Plan: Presenter: Kim McKnight, Project Coordinator, Park Planning and Design Unit, Parks and Recreation Department. 3. Heritage Tree Removal at Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt. Presenter: Lara Schuman, Urban Forest Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. 4. Planting of appropriate tree species on land managed by Public Works. Presenter: Rob Grotty, Urban Forest Program Manager, Public Works. G. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation regarding the Urban Forestry Board 2014 Annual Internal Review. Presenter: Chris Kite, Urban Forestry Board Chair. 2. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to the City Council on the Historic Cemeteries Master Plan related to trees and vegetation. Presenter: Urban Forestry Board Member Nicholas Classen. 3. Discuss and provide recommendations regarding removal of Heritage Tree at Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt. Presenter: Peggy Maceo, Urban Forestry Board Vice-Chair. 4. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council on planting of appropriate tree species on land managed by …

B - Approved UFB minutes for April 15, 2015 — original pdf

+ URBAN FORESTRY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, April 15, 2015, - 5:30 p.m. Northwest Recreation Center 2913 Northland Austin, Texas Board Members in Attendance: Board Chair Chris Kite, Board Vice-Chair Peggy Maceo, Board Members Patrick Brewer, Len Newsom, Keith Brown. Board members Ryan Fleming and Nick Classen absent. Staff in Attendance: Parks and Recreation Department Pat Fuller, Division Manager, Director Designee Lara Schuman, Urban Forestry Program Manager Development Services Department Michael Embesi, City Arborist Lynn Tozser, Program Specialist, UFB Liaison Public Works Department Rob Grotty, Urban Forestry Program Manager Watershed Protection Department John Clement, Environmental Program Coordinator MEETING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Kite called the meeting to order at 5:40 pm B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Board meeting of March 18, 2015. Motion made by Board Member Brewer, Seconded by Board Member Brown to approve the meeting minutes of March 18, 2015. Approved by Board Chair Kite, Board Vice-Chair Maceo, and Board Members Brewer, Newsom and Brown. Board Members Classen and Fleming 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.  Sharon Blythe, Item F2  Jim Mallicote, Item F2 D. ANNOUNCEMENTS  Lara Schuman’s new title is Urban Forestry Program Manager  Forklift Danceworks Trees of Govalle performances this past weekend. Both were very successful. Educational events included: o Root collar clearing – APF o Firewise – AFD/WPD o Invasives – WPD o Girdling roots – Texas Forest Service o Ask an arborist and general tree info – TreeFolks o Tree tags – appraisals and benefits of trees – PARD UF o Critical Root Zones – PARD UF o NeighborWoods – TreeFolks o Mulching – TreeFolks  Upcoming work at Deep Eddy Pool/Eilers Park: o Raising some low limbs o Clearing volunteer hackberries and paper mulberries from fence o Vine removal from trees o Crown cleaning of trees  Combining the Urban Forestry Program with the City Arborist Program (from Parks and Recreation Department to the Development Services Department) will be completed on October 1, 2015.  A celebratory, end of the planting year and potluck will occur at Tree Folks this Saturday. See their website for more information.  Texas Forest Service has a one day seminar (April 30th) in …

City Arborist UFB monthly report March 2015 — original pdf

MAR '15FEB '15JAN '15DEC '14NOV '14OCT '14SEP '14AUG '14JUL '14JUN '14MAY '14APR '1412-Month TOTALTree Permits12161812141671692902282472432492723402,816Native Inches Removed500776197276488462590504458489301925,133Inches Mitigated350374123146932002664762074152692503,168Percentage Mitigated70%48%62%53%19%43%45%94%45%85%89%272%62%Poor Condition or High Risk2,8951,7341,6211,3581,6073,5183,6193,0153,4713,5023,5394,02933,908Tree Permits2121311121421204033372220255Trees Planted553,9755,40044257123NRNRNRNRNRNR9,854Trees Removed38161501616174188232021335Native Protected Removed322012000003111Inches Removed3898765602198243177421971102832382183,971Trees DistributedNRNR13101313110460900101810Site Plans Approved4163318281824291917181517252Caliper Inches Surveyed9,0569,93814,78511,23227,9655,39030,9586,4553,1371171,1352,100122,267Caliper Inches Preserved6,8625,1147,3647,48512,4603,64118,3254,484890353101,05468,024Percentage Preserved76%51%50%67%45%68%59%69%28%30%27%50%56%Native Inches Removed1790453273983,74715,5051,74912,6331,9712,247828251,04653,525Inches Planted/Mitigated5741,5072,3631,8616,8271,0665,0611,7731,3058259470523,718Percentage Replanted32%33%32%50%44%61%40%90%58%100%72%67%44%Subdivisions Approved1417149331820122416127196Funds ReceivedNR$22,000$154,150$25,400$69,238$80,498$66,945$39,980$88,650$25,100$15,225$12,318$599,504Fund Amount (Per Inch)NR4254251273464023352004431267662$2,967Grants Appropriated$0$782$0$0$15,000$6,000$0$12,000$0$610$45,795$45,000$125,187City Arborists (5)5364023103113354894374804675535705155,405Oak Wilt Arborist (1)231220141327422954394976398Environmental Inspectors (12)NR5,4084,4664,3003,9873,9983,1893,3613,5893,8763,5893,17042,933Landscape Inspectors (2)NR3845374244296147434761494General Permit Inspectors (4)NRNR668190157411401381441371101331,8581 - Tree Ordinance Review Applications (mostly protected size trees on proposed single family construction lots or protected size trees which are diseased/dying)4.15.152 - 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"March 2015"InspectionsUrban Forest Replenishment FundPermitting and ReplenishmentTree PermitsPublic PropertyElectric UtilityCommercial Site Plans Site Plans Approved416Subdivisions Approved143030Caliper Inches Surveyed6072.5Caliper Inches Surveyed29839055.59055.5Caliper Inches Preserved4262Caliper Inches Preserved260068626862Percentage Preserved70.1852614Percentage Preserved87.1605770.7577720.757772Native Inches Removed1406.5Native Inches Removed3831789.51789.5Inches Planted/Mitigated498Inches Planted/Mitigated76574574Percentage Replanted35Percentage Replanted200.320760.32076Non-Native Inches Remove404Non-Native Inches Remove0'01-MAR-2015' AND '31-MAR-2015'

F1 - UFB Annual Internal Review for 2014 — original pdf

Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 1/1/2014 to 12/31/2014 _Urban Forestry Board_ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: May study, investigate, plan, advise, report, and recommend any action, program, plan, or legislation which the board determines necessary or advisable for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal, or disposition of trees and shrubs and other landscaping in public parks, along streets, and in other public areas. Develop and establish a comprehensive urban forest plan for the planting, maintenance, and replacement of trees in parks, along streets, and in other public areas, and submit it to city council for adoption before implementation. See Section 2-1-183 of the City Code for additional duties. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. • Actions related to Austin’s Urban Forest Plan: o Received approval in January from the Environmental Board. o Presented it to City Council in February, and received final approval in March. o Recommended that City Council increase the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) Urban Forestry annual budget by $500,000 for staff support to implement the plan. o Recommended that City Council direct the City Manager to have seven key departments work closely with the Urban Forester on implementation of the plan: PARD, Public Works, Planning and Development Review, Austin Water Utility, Austin Transportation, Austin Energy, and Watershed Protection. o City staff provided updates about implementation of the plan at monthly Urban Forestry Board (UFB) meetings in 2014. Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # • We made the following recommendations to the City Council and/or the City Manager: o Recommended that City Council increase annual funding for the care, maintenance, and planting of public trees by $12.5 million from the current $3.8 million to the $16.3 million level need for the recommended level of service in a July 2014 report by staff to City Council in response to Resolution #20130627-070. o Developed and recommended a process for implementation of a pilot program for the care and maintenance of prominent trees in the urban core in response to City Council Resolution #20120426-076. o Recommended requiring the use of green infrastructure and sustainability incentives within the development of CodeNext. o Recommended that an appropriate board be allowed to review and comment on …

F3 - Black Walnut removal permit — original pdf

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F3 Black Walnut Report — original pdf

— Trunk — — Crown and Branches — — Roots and Root Collar —Unbalanced crown  LCR ______% Dead twigs/branches  ____% overall Max. dia. ______Broken/Hangers Number __________ Max. dia. ______Over-extended branches Pruning historyCrown cleaned Reduced  Flush cuts  Thinned  Topped Other Raised  Lion-tailed Cracks  ___________________________________ Lightning damage  Codominant __________________________________ Included bark Weak attachments ___________________ Cavity/Nest hole ____% circ. Previous branch failures _______________ Similar branches present Dead/Missing bark  Cankers/Galls/Burls  Sapwood damage/decay Conks  Heartwood decay  ________________________ Response growthCollar buried/Not visible  Depth________ Stem girdling Dead Decay  Conks/Mushrooms  Ooze  Cavity  _____% circ.Cracks  Cut/Damaged roots Distance from trunk _______Root plate lifting  Soil weakness Response growthMain concern(s)Load on defect N/A Minor Moderate SignificantDead/Missing bark  Abnormal bark texture/color Codominant stems  Included bark  Cracks  Sapwood damage/decay  Cankers/Galls/Burls Sap ooze Lightning damage  Heartwood decay  Conks/Mushrooms Cavity/Nest hole _____ % circ. Depth _______ Poor taper Lean _____° Corrected? ________________________________ Response growth Main concern(s) Load on defect N/A Minor Moderate SignificantClient _______________________________________________________________Date___________________Time_________________Address/Tree location _________________________________________________________Tree no.____________ Sheet _____ of _____Tree species _________________________________________dbh_____________ Height ___________ Crown spread dia. ____________ Assessor(s)__________________________________________ Time frame_____________Toolsused______________________________Target AssessmentTarget numberTarget description Practical to move target? Restriction practical?1234 History of failures _____________________________________________________________ Topography Flat Slope _________% Aspect _____Site changes None  Grade change  Site clearing Changed soil hydrology Root cuts Describe _____________________________________Soil conditions Limited volume Saturated Shallow Compacted Pavement over roots ______% Describe __________________________Prevailing wind direction______ Common weather Strong winds  Ice Snow Heavy rain Describe______________________________Tree Health and Species Profile Vigor Low Normal High Foliage None (seasonal) None (dead) Normal _____% Chlorotic _____% Necrotic _____% Pests_____________________________________________________ Abiotic ________________________________________________________ Species failure profile Branches Trunk Roots Describe ____________________________________________________________________Load Factors Wind exposure Protected Partial Full Wind funneling ________________________ Relative crown size Small Medium LargeCrown density Sparse Normal Dense Interior branches Few Normal Dense Vines/Mistletoe/Moss  _____________________ Recent or planned change in load factors _________________________________________________________________________________________Tree Defects and Conditions Affecting the Likelihood of FailureOccupancy rate1–rare 2 – occasional 3 – frequent 4 – constantLikelihood of failureLikelihood of failureBasic Tree Risk Assessment FormPage 1 of 2 Site FactorsTarget zone Target within drip line Target within 1x Ht. Target within 1.5x Ht.Main concern(s)Load on defect N/A  Minor  Moderate  Significant Likelihood of failure Improbable  Possible  Probable  Imminent Improbable Possible Probable ImminentImprobable Possible Probable Imminent 1 2 3 4 Matrix 1. Likelihood matrix. Likelihood of FailureLikelihood of Impacting …

F4 - PW Protected Tree Removal Examples — original pdf

Your Department with a Heart! Protected Size Removal Examples Rob Grotty Urban Forestry Program Manager CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Austin’s Groundbreaking Team 21” Arizona Ash Your Department with a Heart! Your Department with a Heart! 22 inch American Elm Your Department with a Heart! 29 inch Cedar Elm Your Department with a Heart! 31 inch Water Oak Your Department with a Heart! Questions?? Rob Grotty (512) 974-9198 rob.grotty@austintexas.gov CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Austin’s Groundbreaking Team

G2 Cemetery Master Plan presentation — original pdf

City of Austin Historic Cemeteries Master Plan Kim McKnight, MSHP Presentation to Urban Forestry Board April 15, 2015 Process to Date •2012: Parks Board Working Group to identify issues and concerns •Summer, 2013: 6 meetings to develop Scope of Work •Fall, 2013: RFP issued •March, 2014: Contract with AmaTerra Env. Executed; includes tree assessment and survey •Community Meetings •April 30, 2014: Carver Branch Library •June 26, 2014: NW Recreation Center •August 23, 2014: Ruiz Branch Library •November 2, 2014: Zilker Botanical Garden •January 24, 2015: Carver Branch •January 23-March 9, 2015: Draft Master Plan Posted to Website for Community Review •Early April, 2015: Post revised draft for Boards, Commissions & Council Community Engagement •6 Scope of Work development meetings •5 public meetings •Board and Commission process •Media releases •Monthly newsletters throughout entire process placed in libraries and recreation centers •Email notices •City website and project website •Signage in Cemeteries •Extensive outreach through more than 70 social media outlets •Interviews with 25 Stakeholders •Outreach targeted to Community Registry, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Save Austin’s Cemeteries, Preservation Austin, African-American Cultural Heritage District The draft Master Plan Part I: Introduction 1.Introduction 2.Natural, Historical, and Cultural Contexts Part II: Cemetery Management Guidelines 3.General Management Guidelines 4.Oakwood Cemetery 5.Oakwood Cemetery Annex 6.Plummers Cemetery 7.Evergreen Cemetery 8.Austin Memorial Park Cemetery Part III: Policy and Funding Recommendations 9.Regulations and Laws 10.Cemetery Oversight 11.Emergency Preparedness 12.Historic Designations 13.Grave Ornamentation 14.Funding and Revenue 15.Partnerships and Programs Tree Survey •Rehabilitation •Spatial Organization and Circulation •Vegetation, including trees •Grave Markers, Plot Curbs, Plot Fencing •Fences •Site Furnishings •Benches, Signs and Kiosks General Management Guidelines Cemetery Treatment Guidelines for Individual Cemeteries •Vegetation Conditions •Marker Conditions •Drainage •Buildings and Facilities •Appearance •Boundary fencing and screening •Wayfinding and interpretation •Preservation and protection •Visitor amenities •Entrance and Access •Vulnerability •Expansion Cemetery Treatment Guidelines related to trees •Importance of Vegetation •Historic Cemetery Trees •Preserving •Removing •Replacing •Planting New Trees •Trees of Special Concern •Post Oaks •Crape Myrtles •Eastern Red Cedar •Preserving Historic Shrubs and Perennials •Invasive Plants •Cemetery Lawn Care •Analyze •Prepare •Plant •Maintain •Irrigation Process Going Forward Please note that this is a tentative timeframe and subject to change: •April, 2015: Present draft plan to Urban Forestry Board & Historic Landmark Commission •May, 2015: Present final draft plan to Land Facilities & Program Committee, Parks and Rec Board •June, 2015: Present final draft plan to Planning Commission & Open Space, Environment & Sustainability Committee of the …

G2 Memo for Cemetery Master Plan — original pdf

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H1 - Austin Energy Urban Forestry Monthly Report March 2015 — original pdf

Urban Forestry Board99 32 72 147 91 87 102 46 65 49 26 59 83 79 125 80 97 118 84 47 34 19 38 42 020406080100120140160Apr-14May-14Jun-14Jul-14Aug-14Sep-14Oct-14Nov-14Dec-14Jan-15Feb-15Mar-15# of Customer Calls Completed-TOT# of Customer Calls Received-TOT# of Customer Calls Received and Completed_TOT 40 37 19 18 17 12 18 22 16 17 29 50 0102030405060Apr-14May-14Jun-14Jul-14Aug-14Sep-14Oct-14Nov-14Dec-14Jan-15Feb-15Mar-15# of Miles Completed_TOT 716 909 650 878 804 935 1093 794 465 596 1038 1213 0200400600800100012001400Apr-14May-14Jun-14Jul-14Aug-14Sep-14Oct-14Nov-14Dec-14Jan-15Feb-15Mar-15# of Properties Worked-TOT 101 0 90 0 46 0 311 131 0 131 77 102 21 0 23 8 18 4 17 16 16 50 61 81 050100150200250300350Apr-14May-14Jun-14Jul-14Aug-14Sep-14Oct-14Nov-14Dec-14Jan-15Feb-15Mar-15# of Trees Removed & Distributed # of Trees Distributed# of Trees Removed

H3 - 4401 Limewood Photo — original pdf

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H3-4401 Limewood Development Services Heritage Tree Report — original pdf

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H5 -Public Works Tree Work for March 2015 — original pdf

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H6A - Park Tree Permits — original pdf

March-2015Date ApprovedParkAddressSpeciesDBH (in)ConditionTree RiskHighest Risk Part and Defect TypePrimary Target3.9.15Barton Creek Greenbelt3753 S Capital of TX HwyLive oak24PoorhighTrunk: 90% deadGirl Scout Cabin3.9.15Lamar Beach at Town Lake Metro Park1200 W Cesar ChavezChinaberry (x2), Hackberry (x2), Black willow45, 22 (x2), 36, 27Poor (x5)high (x5)trunk: failure at codominant stems (included bark) + extensive decay; crown: scaffold failure - extensive decay; trunk: very large cavity, extensive decay; crown: large cavity opposite large branch load (x2)Park Users (x5)3.13.15Sir Swante Palm Park200 N IH 35 Svrd SBPecan~ 54NANATree uprooted on its own and Forestry removed it after it fellNA3.18.15Parque Zaragoza2608 Gonzales StHackberry19Poorhightrunk: failure at codominant stems (included bark) as well as extensive deadwood and decayPark Users3.18.15Govalle Park5200 Bolm RdBox elder23PoorhighCrown: 50% deadPrivate Property3.18.15Balcones District Park12017 Amherst DrLive oak23, 32Poor, deadhigh (x2)90% dead; 100% deadPark Users3.30.15Grey Rock Golf Course7401 SH 45 EBLive oak19Deadhigh100% deadFacility Users4.9.15Eastwood Neighborhood Park3001 Harris Park Ave.Hackberry20PoorHighTrunk: Extensive decay and rot throughout trunk with a 10° Lean, away from defect. Park users and Grounds Maintenance staff 4.9.16Eastwood Neighborhood Park3002 Harris Park Ave.Hackberry21PoorHighTrunk: Extensive decay and rot throughout trunk with a 18° Lean, away from defect. Park users and Grounds Maintenance staff PARD Urban Forestry - Program Park Tree Permits

Heritage Tree UFB Report March 2015 — original pdf

City Arborist Program | Heritage Tree Report | March 2015AddressPublic TreeIssue DateSpeciesDiameterRemovedConditionComments6401 NASCO DR3/2/2015Live Oak25NoGood3304 S 1ST ST3/2/2015Live Oak24NoGood3304 S 1ST ST3/2/2015Live Oak25NoGood3304 S 1ST ST3/2/2015Live Oak33NoGood3304 S 1ST ST3/2/2015Live Oak37.5NoGood3300 Laguna Dr.3/3/2015American Elm24NoFair1101 W MARY ST3/3/2015Live Oak36.5YesPoor4401 LIMEWOOD CT3/3/2015Live Oak 26YesGoodTree heavily pruned prior to inspection2927 E 13TH ST3/3/2015Cedar Elm28NoFair2202 WILLOW ST3/4/2015Pecan31NoGood1601 NAVASOTA STX3/5/2015Post Oak33YesPoor3601 BRIDLE PATH3/6/2015Cedar Elm30NoFair2504 E CESAR CHAVEZ ST3/6/2015Pecan25YesPoor4602 SHOALWOOD AVE3/9/2015Cedar Elm38YesPoor3753 S CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NBX3/9/2015Live Oak24YesPoor1701 W 33RD ST3/9/2015Pecan25YesPoor1701 W 33RD ST3/9/2015Pecan27YesPoor2402 HAVENSIDE DR3/9/2015Red Oak30NoFair4004 SINCLAIR AVE3/9/2015Texas Ash26YesPoor3215 Bonnie Rd3/10/2015Post Oak26NoGood800 E 45TH HALF ST3/11/2015American Elm32YesPoor4802 CASWELL AVE3/11/2015Pecan25YesPoor3507 NEAL ST3/11/2015Pecan29YesPoor1900 RIVERVIEW ST3/11/2015Pecan26NoFair1606 Bauerle Ave3/12/2015American Elm27NoFair1902 East 17th street3/12/2015Pecan24NoGood1902 East 17th street3/12/2015American Elm26YesPoor1902 East 17th street3/12/2015Red Oak27NoGood1912 RIVERVIEW ST3/12/2015Pecan33NoFair1912 RIVERVIEW ST3/12/2015Pecan27NoFair1004 Brentwood3/12/2015Pecan24NoGood1004 Brentwood3/12/2015Pecan33NoGood3607 BRIDLE PATH3/13/2015Post Oak26NoGood3607 BRIDLE PATH3/13/2015Post Oak24.5NoGood3607 BRIDLE PATH3/13/2015Live Oak25NoGood3607 BRIDLE PATH3/13/2015Live Oak24NoGood3607 BRIDLE PATH3/13/2015Live Oak24NoGood1500 Barton Springs Rd3/13/2015Pecan39NoGood5123 MAUFRAIS LN3/16/2015American Elm24NoFair5123 MAUFRAIS LN3/16/2015Pecan26NoFair1006 ECHO LN3/16/2015Live Oak36YesPoor3812 Wadford St3/16/2015Live oak38NoFair8800 MOSQUERO CIR3/16/2015Live Oak46YesPoor3210 HILLBILLY LN3/16/2015Live Oak24.5NoGood3210 HILLBILLY LN3/16/2015Live Oak25NoGood3210 HILLBILLY LN3/16/2015Live Oak26NoGood3210 HILLBILLY LN3/16/2015Live Oak32NoGood3210 HILLBILLY LN3/16/2015Live Oak24NoGood3210 HILLBILLY LN3/16/2015Live Oak26.5NoGood610 BAYLOR ST3/16/2015Pecan24YesPoor200 N IH 35 SVRD SBX3/16/2015Pecan54YesPoor310 Pedernales St.X3/16/2015Pecan25NoGood310 Pedernales St.X3/16/2015American Elm24NoGood5801 NASCO DR3/16/2015Pecan24NoGood2912 Garwood St3/17/2015Cedar Elm29NoFair2912 Garwood St3/17/2015Pecan51NoFair6701 Elfland Dr3/17/2015Pecan27NoGood506 WEST AVE3/17/2015Pecan42NoFair506 WEST AVE3/17/2015Pecan30NoFair506 WEST AVE3/17/2015Pecan24NoFair City Arborist Program | Heritage Tree Report | March 2015AddressPublic TreeIssue DateSpeciesDiameterRemovedConditionComments9400 NEENAH AVE3/17/2015Live Oak30NoGood13513 Stephanie St. John3/17/2015Cedar Elm25NoFair12017 AMHERST DRX3/18/2015Live Oak32YesDead4001 AVENUE H3/18/2015Pecan25NoGood1407 Arcadia Avenue3/18/2015Pecan25NoGood2419 JARRATT AVE3/23/2015Live Oak33NoGood1912 Alegria Rd.3/23/2015American Elm29.5YesPoor1912 Alegria Rd.3/23/2015American Elm28YesPoor1800 GARDEN ST3/24/2015American Elm36YesPoor13513 Stephanie St John3/24/2015Cedar Elm29YesPoor800 NORWALK LN3/24/2015Cedar Elm29NoGood1602 S. 5th Street3/24/2015Live Oak52NoGood1708 NORRIS DR3/24/2015Live Oak46NoGood901 BOULDIN AVE3/24/2015Live Oak25NoFair901 BOULDIN AVE3/24/2015Live Oak33NoFair806 HIGHLAND AVE3/24/2015Red Oak 30NoGood5803 GLOUCESTER LN3/25/2015Cedar Elm26YesPoor5803 GLOUCESTER LN3/25/2015Pecan29YesPoor1711 MANANA ST3/25/2015Pecan31NoGood1711 MANANA ST3/25/2015Pecan44NoGood1711 MANANA ST3/25/2015Bald Cypress40NoGood1711 MANANA ST3/25/2015Bald Cypress57NoGood903 NUECES ST3/25/2015Durand Oak30YesPoor3103 HILLVIEW RD3/26/2015Cedar Elm25YesPoor1208 KINNEY AVE3/26/2015Live Oak26NoGood1208 KINNEY AVE3/26/2015Red Oak30NoGood3509 PEREGRINE FALCON DR3/26/2015Live Oak25NoGood815 West Mary st.3/26/2015Live Oak43NoFair7508 HARDY DR3/26/2015Live Oak31NoGood7508 HARDY DR3/26/2015Live Oak28NoGood7508 HARDY DR3/26/2015Live Oak24NoGood901 SPENCE ST3/26/2015Pecan27YesPoor1900 CANTERBURY ST3/26/2015Pecan34YesPoor2304 FORTUNE DR3/27/2015Live Oak26NoGood2304 FORTUNE DR3/27/2015Live Oak25NoGood5004 SHOALWOOD AVE3/30/2015American Elm30YesPoor2201 COLLEGE AVE3/30/2015Live Oak59NoGood2201 COLLEGE AVE3/30/2015Live Oak38NoGood2201 COLLEGE AVE3/30/2015Live Oak28NoGood4306 SINCLAIR AVE3/30/2015Pecan24NoFair1107 MAHAN DR3/30/2015Pecan29YesFairTree prevented reasonable use1107 MAHAN DR3/30/2015Pecan28NoFair8413 LONE MESA3/31/2015Live Oak28NoGood

UFB 3-18-15 Meeting Minutes draft — original pdf

+ URBAN FORESTRY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 18, 2015, - 5:30 p.m. Northwest Recreation Center 2913 Northland Austin, Texas Board Members in Attendance: Board Chair Chris Kite, Board Vice-Chair Peggy Maceo, Board Members Patrick Brewer, Nick Classen, Ryan Fleming, Len Newsom. Board Member Keith Brown absent. Staff in Attendance: Parks and Recreation Department Pat Fuller, Division Manager, Director Designee Robert Clawson, Nature Based Programs Division Manuel Flores, Parks Grounds Supervisor Planning and Development Review Keith Mars, Environmental Program Coordinator, City Arborist Office Lynn Tozser, Program Specialist, UFB Liaison 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 5:40 pm. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Board meeting of February 18, 2015. Motion made by Board Member Brewer, Seconded by Board Vice-Chair Maceo to approve the meeting minutes of February 18, 2015. Approved by Board Chair Kite, Board Vice-Chair Maceo, and Board Members Brewer, Classen and Newsom. Board Member Fleming abstained. Board Member Brown absent. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION None D. ANNOUNCEMENTS  The Planning and Development Review Department will be splitting functions into two individual departments: The Planning and Zoning Department and the Development Review Department. This change will allow for a more efficient distribution of workload and an enhanced focus on necessary process improvements.  Changes to Landscape Ordinance - City staff held a Green Infrastructure Working Group public meeting on March 13, 2015 at Twin Oaks Library. Staff is exploring best practices and opportunities to improve the City landscape ordinance. E. URBAN FORESTER EXECUTIVE LIAISON REPORT – Keith Mars, Environmental Program Coordinator, City Arborist Office, including:  Austin Urban Forest Plan Implementation Monthly Update. No questions on the information posted. Will be reviewed at the April 15, 2015 meeting. F. ACTION ITEM BRIEFINGS None G. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS None H. BRIEFINGS – 10 Minute Limit For Each Briefing 1. Austin Energy Line Clearance Monthly Update – February, 2015. Presenter: Ray Henning, Line Clearance Superintendent, Austin Energy. Presentation Given. 2. City Arborist Program Tree Preservation and Replenishment Monthly Update February 2015. Presenter: Keith Mars, Environmental Program Coordinator, Planning and Development Review Department. Presentation given. 3. City Arborist Program Annual Heritage Tree Report – 2014. Presenter: Keith Mars, Environmental Program Coordinator, Planning and Development Review Department. Presentation given. 4. Update from Treaty …