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Meeting Agenda - Final
Beautification Commission
Thursday, August 5, 2021
6:30 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MINUTES
a. May 2021 Minutes
Attachments: May 2021 Minutes
4. CORRESPONDENCE
5. FROM THE FLOOR
Speakers may address the Commission concerning any matter over which the Commission has
jurisdiction or of which it may take cognizance that is not on the agenda. Additional public comments
on agenda action items will be heard when the Commission takes up those items. The Ralph M. Brown
Act (the State local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Commission from acting on any matter that
is not on the agenda. Speakers are asked to fill out a "request to speak" card located on the table by
the door and hand it to staff, although provision of name, address or other identifying information is
optional. Speakers are limited to three minutes each, although the Commission may adjust the time
limit in light of the number of anticipated speakers.
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Beautification Commission Meeting Agenda - Final August 5, 2021
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. Commissioner Discussion and Vote on The Business Landscape Award and Residential
Sustainable Landscape Award
b. Trees of Burlinaame Ad Hoc Committee Members Update
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. REPORTS
9. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Next Regular Meeting: September 3, 2021
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and minutes are also available on the City's website: www.burlingame.org.
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BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
Draft Minutes May 6, 2021
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order via Zoom at 6:35
pm by Chair Hunt.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Hunt, Kirchner, Kearney, Bauer, and Batte
Absent: None
Staff. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad, Parks and Recreation Superintendent/City
Arborist Disco and Recording Secretary Borba
Others: None
MINUTES
Commissioner Bauer made a motion to approve the April 1, 2021 minutes. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Kearney and was approved 5-0.
CORRESPONDENCE
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. Update from Chair of the Business Landscape Award and Residential Sustainable Landscape
Award
Commission Bauer reported the Commission accepts nominations from the community and
Commissioners for the Business Landscape Award. Commissioner Bauer announced she has a
document that can be printed and distributed or emailed with a QR code and website for nominating a
business. Secretary Borba will forward the document via email. Nominations are due June 1, 2021.
Commissioner Bauer stated the Residential Sustainable Landscape Award requires each
Commissioner to inspect their area and to bring two nominations to the June 3, 2021 meeting.
Secretary Borba informed the Commissioners that the nominations for each award would be accepted
at the June meeting, and a list of addresses will be given to the Commissioners for inspection.
2. Trees of Burlingame Ad Hoc Committee Members Update
Commissioner Kirchner reported he and Commissioner Bauer have an outline of what will be included
in the Trees of Burlingame book to share with the Commissioners at the next meeting.
3. Appeal to the Approved Private Redwood Tree Removal at 717 Crossway Road
Chair Hunt recused herself from the appeal hearing.
Commissioner Kirchner stated the appeal was postponed from last month to acquire more information
from the property owner at 717 Crossway Road. Director Glomstad read the staff report.
Commissioner Kearney reported the engineer's report states there is damage to the foundation. She
asked Arborist Disco if that damage was all caused by the tree. Arborist Disco responded the tree
roots appear to be causing damage to the foundation based on the engineer's report.
Public Comment — None
Appellant — Steven Crocker stated he wanted to re-emphasize he is in support of keeping the tree for
the beauty it adds to the area.
Respondent- Jimmy Cwu spoke on behalf of the respondent. Mr. Cwu stated the building is going to
have further damage to the foundation if the tree remains.
Commissioner Discussion
Commissioner Kirchner inquired if the property owner intends to improve the property. Mr. Cwu
responded the property owner intends to improve on the property after the tree is removed.
Commissioner Bauer inquired if the new property owner was aware of the denied Protected Tree
Removal Permit on this tree in the past. Mr. Cwu stated it didn't show up on the property report.
Commissioner Discussion
Commissioner Bauer stated it is a difficult decision, but she does not think it is fair to ask the property
owner to withstand further property damage due to the tree. Commissioner Kirchner reported he was
pleased that the civil engineer report was submitted for review by the Commissioners. He stated that
there isn't anything that can be done to stop the tree from damaging the structure further and is leaning
towards removal. Commissioner Kearney asked the respondent if they have plans to remove the ADU
unit. The respondent replied they plan to keep the existing ADU unit.
Commissioner Kearney made a motion to deny the appeal and approve the removal based on
Municipal Code Chapter 11.06 Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance 11.06.060 (d)(1)
"the condition of the tree with respect to the proximity to existing or proposed structures" and (7) "the
economic consequences and obligations of requiring a tree to remain." Commissioner Bauer seconded
the motion and was approved 4-0-1.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Oath of Office for New Commissioner Carol Batte
Director Glomstad administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Batte.
2. Commissioner Discussion of Tree Walking Tour
Commissioner Bauer reported she would have more information at the next meeting. Commissioner
Kirchner suggested teaming up with the Burlingame Historical Society for the walking tours to include
the trees and history of Burlingame.
REPORTS
1. Director Glomstad
Director Glomstad reported the Community Center is moving forward and on schedule. She stated the
Capital Campaign project is slowly rolling out, and there is a website for supporting the Community
Center.
Director Glomstad informed the Commissioners that the summer concert series is happening this year
with a few differences. She stated the concerts would be Friday nights from 6pm-8pm at the ballfield
in Washington Park, which has ample spacing. The dates are June 18, July 9 and 23, and August 13.
Director Glomstad stated the Burlingame Chamber would be hosting Crafts Market in the Park in
Washington Park west end on June 19-20, July 10 41, and August 14 and 15.
Parks Superintendent/City Arborist
Arborist Disco stated the tree crew is working on the spring planting of 80 City trees. He stated the
City tree contractor, Timberline, is starting Sycamore pruning on Lexington and Cumberland. Arborist
Disco informed the Commissioners that the City hired an independent arborist to inspect a list of trees,
and a few tree removals will happen, one tree at Victoria Park and one at Pershing Park due to poor
structure. Arborist Disco informed the Commissioners about the Protected Tree Removal Permit
process. He stated the permit is online now, and when the tree and payment information is submitted,
it is forwarded to Administrative Assistant Borba. Once Administrative Assistant Borba processes it,
it is forwarded to the City Arborist to inspect and evaluate the tree within ten days. The City Arborist
findings are given to Administrative Assistant Borba. If removal is approved, a letter is sent to the
property owner and adjacent property owners within 100 feet of the property. To appeal the decision,
community members have ten days to inform the Parks Division. Arborist Disco also stated that if a
tree is dead, he can issue an Emergency Protected Tree Removal Permit and waive the ten-day appeal
time.
2. Commissioner Hunt
None
3. Commissioner Bauer
Commissioner Bauer asked if there are any plans to meet in person again for the BBC meetings.
Director Glomstad stated not as of yet.
4. Commissioner Kirchner
Commissioner Kirchner started he has a City Street tree in front of his house removed and will replace
it with a larger tree.
5. Commissioner Kearney
Commissioner Kearney reminded the Commissioners that Jennifer Pfaff did a tour of historical homes
during the Centennial and is quite familiar with how this processes works and would be a good resource
for the Tree Walking Tour.
6. Commissioner Batte
None
The next Beautification Commission meeting is on June 3, 2021. There being no further business, the
meeting adjourned at 7:17 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina Borba
Administrative Staff