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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 2011.08.04BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION Aueust 4, 2011 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order at 6:30 pm. by Chairperson McQuaide. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson McQuaide, Dittman, and Hunt Absent: Commissioners Carney, Hinckle, Lahey, and Wright Staff: Supervisor Disco and Administrative Secretary Harvey The scheduled meeting lacked the required quorum, therefore no action was taken on any item. However, information was disseminated on the following agendized items. MINUTES Minutes of the June 2, 2011 meeting would be approved at the September 1, 2011 meeting. CORRESPONDENCE • Website posting item(s): New Tree Inventory for the "City of Trees" and "Help Plant New Trees to Sustain the City of Trees". • Urban Forest Resource Analysis & Tree Inventory Report • Rotation Schedule for Commission Officers and Landscape Award Committee (December 2011) • Letter from Parks Supervisor Disco informing property owners at 1408 De Soto Avenue and 1411 Vancouver Avenue that the appeal for the approval of the removal of a Black Acacia tree in the easement between the properties was upheld by the Commission at the June 2, 2011 meeting, and removal of the tree was denied. • Letter from the Beautification Commission congratulating Manager Dalton Archie for Il Fomaio Restaurant being chosen this year's recipient of the 2011 Landscape Award. • Letter from Dale Perkins thanking the Beautification Commission for the sympathy card in the �. passing of his wife, Evie. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. OLD BUSINESS 2011 Landscape Award Update Administrative Secretary Harvey reported that she had been in contact with artist, Dale Perkins, and that he had begun work on the rendering of the 11 Fornaio Restaurant, and would be providing a proof to the Parks Office or the Commission for review. Secretary Harvey noted that the award plaque had been completed and the presentation was scheduled for the September 19, 2011 Council meeting. Chairperson McQuaide stated she would forward a picture of 11 Fornaio Restaurant to the Parks office for publicizing and her husband, John, would volunteer to take pictures during the Council presentation on September 19d . 2011 Broadway Pet Parade Participation — September 24th Q 10:00 am The Commission discussed ideas related to the pet parade and would further discuss at the September 1, 2011 meeting. NEW BUSINESS Burlingame Avenue Streetscape Status — Park Supervisor Disco Parks Supervisor Disco reported that a meeting was held with Planning, PW Engineering, Parks, and Consultants to begin preliminary discussions and planning for the Burlingame Avenue Streetscape, however, preliminary plans for Commissions input and comment would likely not be available until some time next year. NEW BUSINESS — (Contd.) Rotation Process of Beautification Commission Officers & Landscape Award Committee — December 2012 The Commission reviewed the "Rotation" and would further discuss and review at the September 1, 2011 meeting. REPORTS — Staff Parks Supervisor Disco Green Trees for the Golden State Grant: Final reimbursement was submitted and was accepted by the State, and reimbursement from CalFire has been received. Tree Inventory Grant: At the July 18" Council meeting, Davey Tree Resource presented a power point presentation explaining the results and analysis of the information gathered from the City's trees. The report will be posted on the P&R web site in the next several weeks. (Copies of the report included in Commissioner packets). Parks & Recreation Department will soon have a link on the City web site for residents to sign in and view City street trees. The link will provide actual photos of individual trees (via Google) and detailed attributes about each tree. At the September V Commission meeting, a public hearing will be held recommending removal of a large City owned Eucalyptus tree on El Camino Real. The Eucalyptus tree is growing near the foundation of a house and causing damage to the structure. Information related to this agenda item will be sent to the Commission for review. Since this is a public hearing, if any Commissioners are unable to attend this important meeting, please contact the Parks office. Administrative Secretary Harvey Articles regarding the new Tree Inventory and request for donations to continue planting new trees would be posted on the E-News once links from the article to the City's "Tree" page had been established. ''1 Commissioner Hunt •—*N Commissioner Hunt reported on the following maintenance issues: 1) A City tree on Oak Grove adjacent from Winchester Drive is blocking a "Stop" sign; 2) A City tree on Poppy Drive, near Vancouver Avenue, is hanging low over the sidewalk; 3) Some branches are out over roadside on the east side of California Drive, just north of Broadway; 4) Two trees (Myoporums) at 1438 Paloma Avenue are curled. Commissioner Dittman Commissioner Dittman asked if the tree at 1800 Easton Drive had been planted Supervisor Disco responded that the replacement tree had not yet been planted. Commissioner Dittman asked for clarification if residents are required to have a tree. Supervisor Disco clarified that it is the policy that if the City right-of-way had a tree and was removed by the City, a replacement tree is required. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm. Respectfully submitted, XavcE = M"w-e# Recording Secretary "N�