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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 2011.10.06BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION October 6, 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, Carney, Dittman, Hinckle, Hunt, and Lahey Absent: Commissioner Wright Staff- Administrative Secretary Harvey MINUTES Minutes of the September 1, 2011 meeting were corrected to read under "Roll Call" that Commissioner Hinkle was "Present" at the meeting. Minutes were approved as corrected. CORRESPONDENCE • Correspondence from Dale Perkins clarifying the number of watercolor renderings he provided and thanking the Commission for letting him share in the Landscape Award program again. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. OLD BUSINESS Uudate on Removal of a Citv-owned Eucalvputus Tree on El Camino Real Bebind 1534-A Albemarle Wav (located behind 1536 Albemarle Way) Administrative Secretary Harvey reported that there had been no appeal to the Commissions decision to approve the removal of the Eucalyptus tree. Supervisor Disco will begin the process of scheduling the removal of the tree. `— NEW BUSINESS 33'd Annual Arbor Day Celebration — Wednesday, March 7, 2012 (a710:00 am Administrative Secretary Harvey stated that the location had yet to be determined, but Supervisor Disco would be deciding soon so publicity can be posted in the Winter Recreation Brochure. Children from the local elementary schools are invited to attend this event. Revision of the Number of Beautification Commissioners from Seven to Five — Newly Adopted Ordinance #1866-2011 Administrative Secretary Harvey noted that this would be the last meeting for outgoing Commissioners Lahey and Carney and that beginning November 3, 2011 the Commission would now consist of 5 Commission members; that 3 Commission members present at a meeting would be needed for a "quorum". AcknowledginE Outaoina Commissioners, Carney and Lahev Administrative Secretary Harvey noted that Commissioner Carney had served since November 2001, and Commission Lahey had served since December 2005. Chairperson McQuaide and the Commissioners expressed their thanks to both Commissioners speaking briefly of all the different items the Commission had accomplished during their tenure i.e.: establishing a Bay View Policy, working with Easton Drive residents to develop a Long Range Reforestation Policy, working with staff to revise the City's Street Tree lists to include "taller" canopied trees, providing information and oversight of the grant planted trees, reestablishing the Business Landscape Award, as well as providing guidance and direction for the improvement of landscape areas in the Broadway and Burlingame Avenue business districts. Commissioner Dittman provided refreshments for a toast to Susie and Jeanne after the adjournment of the meeting. Commissioners Lahey and Carney thanked the Commission and indicated they would continue to serve the City in other capacities and might even show up for a meeting in the future. REPORTS — Staff Administrative Secretary Harvey 1) Five city -owned trees were removed in the planter strip fronting the property at 1900 Broadway. The trees were removed due to the 50/50 sidewalk repair program because the trees roots had been cut previously during curb and street repair. Supervisor Disco approved the removal because additional root pruning on the sidewalk side would have rendered the Magnolia trees unstable. Six replacement trees will be planted back in the planter strip as part of the "final" on the remodel project at 1900 Broadway at the expense of the property owner. Chairperson McOuaide Commissioner McQuaide reported that the newly formed Burlingame Garden Club is working on a volunteer project to improve and cleanup the business districts (Burlingame Avenue, Broadway, and Burlingame Plaza.) by picking up cigarette butts, weeding landscaped areas, and occasionally planting bulbs or native seeds. The group is also planning a fundraising by selling cook books. Commissioner Lahey Commissioner Lahey asked when the tree on the 1800 block of Easton Drive would be planted. Secretary Harvey reported that Supervisor Disco still intends to plant the tree even though the homeowner is resisting; and that he would try to fmd an opportune time for the planting to occur. Commissioner Hunt Commissioner Hunt apologized for not being able to participate in the Pet Parade but had a conflict on that day. Commissioner Dittman Commissioner Dittman reported that the Pet Parade was great, she enjoyed the bands, and the Commission received Honorable Mention for their participation in the parade. Commission Hinckle added that it was great to be in the Pet Parade and she stated to quote Commissioner Dittman's comment, "What's not to love about Burlingame with the smell of Chocolate and Jasmine in the air and where the fire department and police department come out to join `-- the community for a fim event like this"... Commissioner Hinkle also noted that the Commission was one of the semi-finalists in the "float" category. Commissioner Carney Commissioner Carney stated she was sorry to be leaving the Commission and added the Commission is doing a fantastic job and plays a vital part in promoting the care and protection of trees in Burlingame. Commissioner Carney then submitted an article entitled "A California Guide of Trees Among Us" along with tree brochures published by P.G.&E for selecting trees under power lines. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm. Respectfully submitted, Recording Secretary