HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 2016.05.05BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
May 5, 2016
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order at 6:30 pm by
Commissioner McQuaide.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner McQuaide, Hunt, Hinckle, Kirchner and Kearney
Absent: None
Staff: City Arborist Disco and Recording Secretary Margaret Martin
MINUTES
Commissioner Kearney requested minutes to reflect Commissioners votes on Appeal of 1480 Highway
Road. Motion to approve the April 7th minutes made by Hunt, motion was seconded by Hinckle and
unanimously approved.
CORRESPONDENCE
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. 2016 Business Landscape Award - Timeline
Commissioner Hinckle requested that all nominations be received by June meeting. Please send
electronic copy of Landscape Award applications to all Commissioners.
2. Tree Ordinance Revisions
Bob Disco discussed and clarified with Commissioners the questions submitted by City Attorney
Kane. Items of concern: process of streamlining between Planning and Beautification Commissions,
penalties and value of trees, updated list of trees approved by the City of Burlingame, notice of
removal to neighboring addresses, and the appeal process.
NEW BUSINESS
None
REPORTS
1. City Arborist
Grid pruning on Hillside was noticed in the enews to make the public aware.
Trimming of three additional Eucalyptus trees on Easton and Red Gum trees has been completed,
next year the Blue Gum trees will be done.
The 50150 sidewalk replacement program will start on the 1100 block of Laguna with removal of the
Camphor trees.
Burlingame High School will be working on the trees in front of the school, including trimming and
irrigation. They are considered private trees owned by the SMUHS District.
The property owners at 1480 Highway Road notified the City that they will begin the process of
trimming the tree.
2. Commissioner Kirchner
Landscape Award informational posters are available at the Recreation Center, City Hall, and the
Library.
3. Commissioner Hinckle
Property owner on Carlos between Easton and Poppy was very concerned about over pruning of trees
and how it will affect the bird habitat. She said that she appreciated how Bob Disco handled her
concerns. Hinckle inquired about the La Mesa construction site for an update. Bob explained there
was a work stoppage until the owner clears debris against trees.
4. Commissioner McQuaide
None
5. Commissioner Hunt
None
6. Commissioner Kearney
None
The next Beautification Commission meeting is June 2, 2016. There being no further business, the
meeting adjourned at 7:28 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Maggie Martin for
Gina Borba
Recording Secretary