HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 2014.06.05BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
June 5, 2014
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chairperson
Hinckle.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Hinckle, Commissioners Hunt, Dittman, McQuaide and Kirchner.
Staff: Parks Supervisor/Arborist Disco and Parks Secretary Borba.
MINUTES
Minutes of the March 6, 2014 meeting were approved.
CORRESPONDENCE
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. 2014 Business Landscape Award
There were four 2014 Business Landscape Award nominees: Crosby-N Gray Funeral Home, Leland Tea
Company, Il Piccolo Caffe, and Mondi Hair Salon. The Commissioners visited these four nominated sites
prior to the meeting. At the meeting the Commissioners discussed and vote on these four nominees.
Crosby-N Gray was the winner of the 2014 Business Landscape Award.
NEW BUSINESS
1. City Manger's Presentation on Unfunded Capital Improvements
Lisa Goldman, Burlingame City Manager gave a presentation on the "Unfunded Infrastructure Needs" to
the BBC commissioners. She outlined 11 unfunded capital improvement projects that will have to be
prioritized by City Council, Staff and Public Outreach. There is an email assessment survey on the City
website.
2. Discussion on Alternatives Regarding El Camino Real/Floribunda Intersections Flow and SAeed
Jennifer Pfaff, President of the Burlingame Historical Society spoke to the BBC Commissioners regarding
the corner of El Camino Real and Floribunda. She said Caltrans is working their way through suggestions
such as changing the timing on the traffic lights, no removal of trees, slowing traffic flow down on El
Camino Real. Commissioner Hunt stated that the trees were planted on El Camino Real as a wind break
and there is no reason why these trees should be removed. Commissioner Dittman suggested a project
evaluation to see if it is viable.
3. Potential Cancellation of July 3ra Meeting
Commissioner McQuaide moved we cancel the July 3' meeting. It was seconded by Commissioner Hunt
and all were in favor, 5-0.
REPORTS
1. Parks Supervisor/City Arborist
a. Tree removal at 1321 Paloma tree #7 was brought to the commission twice and removal was denied. The
property owner submitted a Structural Engineers report and trenched around the foundation which
showed that a large root was cracking the foundation. With this newly submitted information Arborist
Disco approved removal.
b. Fifty-five trees were planted during the April Planting.
c. Council approved the update Urban Forest Management Plan which includes new policies and
equipment.
d. Parks Division will be adding additional watering to their summer schedule.
2. Commissioner Hinckle
None
3. Commissioner Kirchner
None
4. Commissioner McQuaide
None
5. Commissioner Hunt
None
6. Commissioner Dittman
Commissioner Dittman inquired about PG&E trimming trees under wires. Do they have to post
signs or give property owners notification prior to trimming? What are there tree trimming
standards? She also requested the "Tree City USA" flag be flown at City Hall.
The next Beautification Commission meeting is August 7, 2014. There being no further business, the
meeting adjourned at 8:06pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina Borba
Recording Secretary