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Approved Minutes March 2, 2017
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order at 6:30 pm by
Commissioner Hinckle.
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Present: Commissioners Hunt (Arrived at 6:42), Deason, Hinckle and Kearney
Absent: Commissioner Kirchner
Staff: Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad, Parks Superintendent/City Arborist Disco and
Recording Secretary Borba
MINUTES
Commissioner Kearny made a motion to approve the February 2, 2017 minutes. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Deason and unanimously approved.
CORRESPONDENCE
Reminder to Commissioners to file their annual Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
2017 Business Landscape Award posting in Recreation Brochure.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
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1. Quality of Life in Burlingame Presentation
Police Chief Eric Wollman presented the Quality of Life in Burlingame Presentation to the
Commissioners.
2. Sustainable Landscape Presentation — Sigalle Michael, Sustainability Coordinator
Sigalle Michael, Sustainability Coordinator presented to the Commission information regarding
residential sustainable landscapes. Sigalle provided the Commissioners with a handout that outlined
what to look for when looking at potential sustainable landscapes for the Residential Sustainable
Landscape Award.
3. Arbor Day— March 7, 2017
Secretary Borba stated that Arbor Day is Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 10:30am in Washington Park.
She asked which Commissioners would be attending. Commissioners Hunt, Hinckle, Deason and
Kearney will attend. Director Glomstad went over the Arbor Day agenda with the Commissioners.
OLD BUSINESS
None
REPORTS
1. Parks Superintendent/City Arborist
Arborist Disco gave an update on the Eucalyptus trees on Burlingame Avenue that were lost in the
storm. Three trees fell due to high winds, rain and decay in the roots. Four more Eucalyptus were
removed due to being unstable in the ground. We also lost a large Stone Pine tree in Washington
Park.
2. Director Glomstad
None
3. Commissioner Hunt
None
4. Commissioner Hinckle
None
5. Commissioner Kirchner
None
6. Commissioner Kearney
Commissioner Kearney inquired if the City lost any trees on El Camino Real during the storms.
Arbor Disco replied we did not. She also stated the Commissioner Dinner is March 10th
7. Commissioner Deason
None
The next Beautification Commission meeting is April 6, 2017. There being no further business, the
meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Gina Borba
Recording Secretary