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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - BC - 2016.02.042) AGENDA BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COOMMISSION FEBRUARY 4, 2016 @ 6:30 PM BURLINGAME RECREATION CENTER 850 BURLINGAME AVE — Conference Room I. ROLL CALL III. CORRESPONDENCE IV. FROM THE FLOOR Speakers may address the Commission concerning any matter over which the Commission has jurisdiction or ofwhich it may take cognizance that is not on the agenda. Additionat public comments on agenda action items will be heard when the Commission takes up those items. The Ralph M. Brawn Act (the State local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Commission from acting on any matter that is not on the agenda. Speakers are asked to fill out a "request to speak" card located on the table by the door and hand it to staff, although provision of name, address or other identifying information is optional. Speakers are limited to three minutes each, although the Commission may adjust the time limit in light of the number ofantictpated speakers. V. OLD BUSINESS 1) 2016 Business Landscape Award - Timeline VI. NEW BUSINESS 1) Arbor Day —Monday, March 7, 2016 2) Plan for Replacement of Diseased and Damaged Trees on Broadway Ave. 3) Fracard Grove —National Parks Dept. form National Register eligibilty VII. REPORTS 1) Staff 2) Chairperson 3) Commissioners VHL UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Next Regular Meeting: March 3, 2016 NOTICE., Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities should contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. at (650) 558-7330 at lease 24 hours before the meeting. A copy of the agenda packet is available for review at the Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, during normal office hours The Agendas and minutes are also available on the City's webstte: in w.burlinvmne ore -Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Burlingame Beautificalion Commission regarding any items on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at 850 Burlingame Avenue during normal business hours. BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION February 4, 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 and Kearney Absent: Commissioner Kirchner Staff: P & R Director Glomstad, City Arborist Disco and Recording Secretary Borba MINUTES Minutes of the December 3, 2015 meeting were approved. CORRESPONDENCE Commissioner Invite to Arbor Day Email from Sid Jackson — IT, Commissioner emails moved to a new server Compost Give Away Announcement Q&A About Private Protected Tree Removal Permit Process Dale Perkins Vlog of City Website Updated Petition for Themed Blocks PUBLIC COMMENT Jennifer Pfaff — reported on an article that was in the Advance Star in 1967. The article stated "that every tree is worth saving." Brian Benn — stated that he thought that Burlingame is special because of the great schools, charming shopping areas, nice housing stock, and the urban forest. He was interested in knowing how the Commission is involved regarding protecting trees or removing them during the design review process. John Kevranian — spoke about refurbishing and preserving the Broadway Arch. OLD BUSINESS 1. 2016 Business Landscape Award - Timeline Commissioners approved the timeline for the 2016 Business Landscape Award. L►LVAI : IbIVIL&M 1. Arbor Day — Monday, March 7, 2016 Commissioner Hunt and Jennifer Pfaff will prepare the presentation to honor Dale Perkins at Arbor Day. Commissioners Kearney, Hinkle and Hunt will be attending. The Parks Division will be planting 3 trees in Washington Park. 2. Plan for Replacement of Diseased and Damaged Trees on Broadway Director Glomstad stated that the City has been working with the Broadway BID regarding the challenges that are going on with the trees on Broadway. The Aristocrat Pear trees have fire blight and the Carrotwood trees in the bulb outs have been hit by trucks and extra trimming is required for pedestrian clearance. The plan is to replace the Aristocrat Pears with Red Spire's (a disease resistant species). As the trees decline they will be replaced. The Carrotwoods trees will be replaced with Crepe Myrtles all at once because the trees look significantly different and this will allow for a smooth transition. The Broadway BID will be suppling two up lights to focus on each tree. As sample of the Red Spire tree with lights can be seen by Behans. The City noticed residents 300 feet around the Broadway business area to inform them that the tree replacement plan would be heard by the Commission at the February meeting. It was also posted in the enews and an article about the plan was in the Daily Journal. Commissioner Hinckle stated that she appreciated the plan. Commissioner Kearney asked how many trees will be planted. Arborist Disco stated that approximately 60 trees eventually will be replaced. Commissioner McQuaide asked what size trees will be planted. Arborist Disco said that 15 gallon size trees will be planted and crushed granite will be at the base of the trees. Commissioner Hinckle moved to approve the plan for the replacement of diseased and damage trees on Broadway and Commissioner Kearney seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. 3. Francard Grove — National Register Eligibility Jennifer Pfaff informed the commissioners that High Speed Rail has been going on for years and one good thing that came out of it was an environmental report that revealed that the Eucalyptus trees along the line are eligible for the National Register, like the tress on El Camino Real. The Francard Grove is parcel 1 between North Lane and Oak Grove and was named Francard Grove in 1980 after Jewels "Boots" Francard. He worked in the Parks Department from 1930-1973, retired, and in 1974 became a planning commissioner until 1979. Jennifer also wanted to bring to the commissioner's attention that both the Francard Grove and the El Camino Real Trees were nominated heritage groves by Dale Perkins in 1975 and 1976 along with a very active Beautification Commission working towards preserving the heritage groves in the City. Jennifer is very thankful for all who came before her and all who volunteered to save and preserve the trees. REPORTS 1. Parks Supervisor/City Arborist and Parks & Recreation Director a) Tree contractor is in the process of trimming the Red Gum Eucalyptus trees on Easton. b) Parks Division will start planting 84 trees next week. c) Four of the Caltrans El Camino Real replacement trees has been planted by the Parks Division and the rest will be planted by a contractor. d) Jennifer Pfaff, Cathy Baylock, Director Glomstad and Arborist Disco have been working together to plan for the renovation of S.P. Circle at Burlingame Avenue and California. A landscape Architect has drawn up preliminary plans. e) Public Works will start the 50150 Sidewalk Replacement in June and 23 trees will be removed. 2. Commissioner Kirchner None 3. Commissioner Hinckle None 4. Commissioner McQuaide None 5. Commissioner Hunt Requested information on planting a memorial tree in Pershing Park. 6. Commissioner Kearney None The next Beautification Commission meeting is March 3, 2016. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:45pm. Respectfully submitted, Gina Borba Recording Secretary