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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 2020.05.07BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION Approved Minutes May 7, 2020 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order via Zoom at 6:30 pm by Commissioner Kearney. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Kirchner, Kearney, Hunt, Dinuri and Bauer Absent: None Staff. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad, City Arborist/Parks Superintendent Disco and Recording Secretary Borba Others: None MINUTES Commissioner Kearney made a motion to approve the February 6, 2020 minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hunt and was approved 5-0. CORRESPONDENCE None PUBLIC COMMENT None OLD BUSINESS 1. Business Landscape Award Update Director Glomstad inquired if the Commissioners want to move forward with the Business Landscape Award this year due to COVID 19. After the Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of giving out the award this year, Commissioner Hunt moved that the Business Landscape Award be postponed for 2020. The motion passed 3 (Kearney, Hunt, and Bauer) to 2 (Dinuri and Kirchner). 2. Residential Sustainable Landscape Award Update Director Glomstad inquired if the Commissioners want to move forward with the Residential Sustainable Landscape Award this year due to COVID 19. After the Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of giving out the award this year, Commissioner Hunt moved that the Residential Sustainable Landscape Award be postponed for 2020. The motion passed 3 (Kearney, Hunt, and Bauer) to 2 (Dinuri and Kirchner). NEW BUSINESS 1. Parks and Recreation Department COVID 19 Update Director Glomstad reported the parks remain open during COVID 19. As restrictions lessen, more park amenities will open, and park signage will be updated. Per the current Health Order, if you are walking in the park, you will not be required to wear a mask but will need to stay 6 feet apart. City offices remain closed with limited access. Full-time City staff can use accrued time off and stay home or work from home or the office. There is no part-time staff working at this time. REPORTS 1. Director Glomstad Director Glomstad stated there are two construction projects, Murray Field Natural Play, that is recently completed and Skyline Park, which has resumed work. The Recreation Division is offering limited summer programing. Music in the Park, the Family Camp Out, and the Muddy Mile have been cancelled. The Construction fencing will be going up around Recreation Center, and all the power has been shut off to the building. 2. Parks Superintendent/City Arborist City Arborist Disco reported the April tree planting has been postponed until October/November. 3. Commissioner Hunt None 4. Commissioner Bauer None 5. Commissioner Kirchner Commissioner Kirchner asked if tree removal permits are being entertained. Director Glomstad stated the Parks office is back on track and issuing permits. 6. Commissioner Kearney None 7. Commissioner Dinuri None The next Beautification Commission meeting is June 4, 2020. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:06 pm. Respectfully submitted, Gina Borba Administrative Staff