HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 2016.09.01BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
September 1, 2016
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order at 6:30 pm by
Commissioner Hunt.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Hunt, Kirchner, Hinckle and Kearney
Absent: Commissioner McQuaide
Staff: Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad and Recording Secretary Borba
MINUTES
Commissioner Kearny made a motion to approve the July 7, 2016 minutes. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Kirchner and unanimously approved.
CORRESPONDENCE
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
William Ma a resident of Burlingame who graduated from UC Irvine commented on how the City of
Irvine puts a tremendous amount of money into their street architecture and landscaping and hoped he
could incorporate some ideas back into our City.
OLD BUSINESS
1. 2016 Business Landscape Award
The 2016 Business Landscape Award will be presented to the landscape of Mondi Salon at1205
Howard Avenue on Monday, September 19, 2016. Commissioner Hinckle stated that we will be
honoring the owner Dave Richanbach not the business at 1205 Howard Avenue. Commissioner
Kirchner will provide the slide show and flyers for the presentation at the Council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Beautification and Parks and Recreation Commission Openings
Director Glomstad reported there are two openings on both commissions.
2. 2017 Business Landscape Award Chairs
The 2017 Business Landscape Award Chair is Commissioner Kirchner and Co -Chair is
Commissioner Kearny.
3. Private Tree Removal Tracking
Director Glomstad informed the Commissioners that we are now tracking Private Tree Removal
permits. Secretary Borba stated the permits are being tracked on and excel spreadsheet that can
quarry information, 2014 and 2015 have been entered and we are working on completing 2016.
REPORTS
1. Park and Recreation Director
1. Director Glomstad gave an update on El Camino Real trees. Bob Disco and Director Glomstad,
along with an independent Arborist, have met with a group from Caltrans to discuss the different tree
related issues faced along El Camino Real. The outcomes of the meetings have led to re -inventorying
the trees, determining locations where trees are able to be replanted, removed of stumps and
replanting of trees. The next step is for Caltrans to determine the available funds for pruning. Next
steps include prioritizing testing of existing trees.
2. Starting this month all future BBC Agendas and Minutes will be posted on Legistar which is
available through the City website. This will allow for easier access for the public to get Commission
information.
2. Commissioner Kirchner
None
3. Commissioner Hinckle
Commissioner Hinckle commented that she has put up a free library at her residence. She has
ordered a second one that will be lower to the ground for little children and she will keep them
stocked with books.
4. Commissioner McQuaide
None
5. Commissioner Hunt
None
6. Commissioner Kearney
Commissioner Kearney commented on Any Car Service at Peninsula and El Camino Real. She
would like to see a tree go in there to make that corner look nicer.
The next Beautification Commission meeting is October 6, 2016. There being no further business, the
meeting adjourned at 7:13 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Gina Borba
Recording Secretary