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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 2017.12.07BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION Approved Minutes December 7, 2017 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order at 6:30 pm by Commissioner Hinckle. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Hinckle, Kearney (6:40pm), Kirchner and Dinuri Absent: Commissioner Hunt Staff: Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad, Parks Superintendent/City Arborist Disco, and Recording Secretary Borba Others: None MINUTES Commissioner Kirchner made a motion to approve the November 2, 2017 minutes as read. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dinuri and unanimously approved. CORRESPONDENCE The Commissioners received a flyer from the Parks and Recreation Foundation regarding purchasing a brick at Paloma Park. PUBLIC COMMENT None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 1. Review of Fees for Protected Tree Removal Permits and Appeals The Commissioners had previously requested information about the fees for when a private tree is removed but the replacement tree isn't planted by the property owner. Staff said that the fee the property owner would be required to pay is $700 per tree; however the penalty fee and the cost to replant a new tree are about -the same amount. Staff also mentioned that there has been an increase in the number of replacement trees that do not get planned. Secretary Borba gave examples of the cost to replant a 24" box size tree. Commissioner Kirchner suggested a letter be sent with the permit when it is issued from the Beautification Commissions regarding the importance of replacing the trees in Burlingame as they are removed. The Commissioners discussed whether the fee should be increased to encourage replacement. Commissioner Hinckle moved that the recommended fee for not meeting the replanting requirements for a Protected Tree Removal Permit be increased to $1,200.00. Commissioner Dinuri seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. Staff said that the fee would be recommended to Council during the next fiscal year's budget cycle. 2. Business Landscape and Residential Sustainable Landscape Award Chair Discussion Director Glomstad suggested and the Commissioners agreed that Commissioner Kearney would chair the awards on the administrative side, Commissioner Kirchner would co-chair and cover the power point presentations and Commissioner Hinckle will work with Dale Perkins regarding the watercolor. 3. Review on Accessing and Responding on City Email Director Glomstad presented the new updated instructions on accessing City email. Secretary Borba will email the Commissioners IT Department staff Sid Jackson's email and phone number. 4. Discussion on Cancelling the January Meeting Commissioner Hinckle moved that the January 2018 meeting of the Beautification Commission be cancelled. Commissioner Kirchner seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. REPORTS 1. Parks Superintendent/City Arborist Arborist Disco reported that Council approved the bid to remove 5 Eucalyptus trees on Burlingame Avenue and 4 Eucalyptus trees on Easton Drive. The contractor, Bay Area Tree Specialist, will start tree removal in two weeks. He also stated that in Mills Canyon Cal Fire has been working the last several months and are completing their work on weed and brush clearing, Acacia removal and fire fuel reduction. The California Conservation Corp. (CCC) will start working in Mills Canyon on the trail from the Adeline Drive side making it safer, fixing erosion issues and redoing the stairs. 2. Director Glomstad None 3. Commissioner Hunt None 4. Commissioner Hinckle None 5. Commissioner Kirchner Commissioner Kirchner stated the Parks and Recreation Foundation is mapping Mills Canyon and the work done by the CCC will need to be incorporated. Commissioner Kirchner commented on the Tree lighting Ceremony and how nice it was and that Commissioner Hunt was there to represent the Commission. Commissioner Kirchner informed the Commissioners that the Parks and Recreation Foundation is selling bricks for Paloma Park. 6. Commissioner Kearney None 7. Commissioner Dinuri Commissioner Dinuri inquired about volunteer work in Mills Canyon. Director Glomstad stated the at this time, the City does not organize volunteers. Arborist Disco noted that in the past, the City has had Eagle Scout projects in Mills Canyon. Commissioner Dinuri also inquired about the yellow sulfur fungus on the tree on Bellevue Avenue. Arborist Disco informed her that the tree will be removed soon. The next Beautification Commission meeting is February 1, 2018. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:22 pm. Respectfully submitted, Gina Borba Administrative Staff