Hi Members,
Here is the supplemented agenda for the February 28th meeting that includes the links to the presentations and contact information for our guest speakers.
Anna Pittala, ANC Co-Communications Coordinator
Austin Neighborhoods Council
HYBRID General Membership Meeting
February 28, 2024, 7:00 – 8:20 PM
Lamar Senior Activity Center (2874 Shoal Crest Ave.)
AGENDA
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6:30 - 7:00 Sign-into Zoom meeting and social network time
7:00 - 7:02 Call to Order/Welcome by Ana Aguirre, ANC President Welcome New ANC Members, Membership Reminder
7:02 - 7:06 District Attorney Candidate Introductions: Jeremy Sylestine and Daniel Betts (2 max minutes each)
7:06 – 7:11 Budget Approval
7:12 – 7:27 Speaker 1 – Marcos Martinez & Keith Babberney from Development Services Department: Urban Tree Canopy, Neighborhood Forest Health Assessment & HOME, Nature in the City webpage with social media links https://www.austintexas.gov/content/nature-city-austin-blog, My City’s Trees application https://mct.tfs.tamu.edu/app, Tree Canopy 2022 Storymap https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d9ba0b99c60b4b8395414a09c4533949, Austin’s Climate Equity Plan Dashboard https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/nuyq-3h6x, Urban Forest Grant webpage https://www.austintexas.gov/page/urban-forest-grant, Neighborhood Forest Assessment guidelines https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Development_Services/forestry/NeighborhoodForestHealthAssessment_Guidelines_05102023.pdf, USDA Updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2023/usda-unveils-updated-plant-hardiness-zone-map/, 2020 USDA Climate Hub Vulnerability Report https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northern-forests/topic/vulnerability-assessment-austins-urban-forest-and-natural-areas, Wild Urban Interface code & amendments https://www.austintexas.gov/department/wildland-urban-interface-code, Grow Green https://www.austintexas.gov/department/grow-green, Oak Wilt https://www.austintexas.gov/page/oak-wilt, Stormwater Management Maintance Guidelines https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Watershed/field_operations/WQP_Brochure_2015_web.pdf, link to presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HGgkgDQqUUR_SJZsZA6_OzYx3R-0cXGB/view, and contact information: Marcos Martinez, marcos.martinez@austintexas.gov or 512-978-4651, and Keith Babberney, keith.babberney@austintexas.gov
7:28 – 7:55 Speaker 2 – Michael Bullock (Austin Police Assoc.): Safety Issues and current state of policing, contact information: Michael Bullock michael@austinpolice.com, Recruiting website www.apdrecruiting.org
7:55 – 8:15 Speaker 3 – Betsy Greenberg, Commissioner - Update on the 2024 Charter Commission
8:15 Announcements – Barbara McArthur, Update on LDC
8:20 Adjourn