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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 2021.03.04BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION Approved Minutes March 4, 2021 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order via Zoom at 6:36 pm by Vice -Chair Kirchner. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Kirchner, Kearney, and Bauer Absent: Commissioner Hunt Staff. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad, Parks and Recreation Superintendent/City Arborist Disco and Recording Secretary Borba Others: None MINUTES Commissioner Kearney made a motion to approve the February 4, 2021 minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bauer and was approved 3-0-1. CORRESPONDENCE None PUBLIC COMMENT None OLD BUSINESS 1. Update from Chair of the Business Landscape Award and Residential Sustainable Landscape Award Commission Bauer stated that the Commissioners have the Business Landscape Award (BLA) Application form and the Residential Sustainable Landscape Award (RSLA) areas to inspect and reminded the Commissioners to submit two nominations each for the RSLA. Commissioner Bauer also reported on the publicity to date and stated she would create a flyer to post on Next Door, Facebook, eNews, and Instagram. 2. Trees of Burlingame Ad Hoc Committee Members Update Commissioner Kirchner reported he and Commissioner Bauer send possible improvements to the Trees of Burlingame book to staff and commissioners. Arborist Disco informed the commissioners that the book is to show the unique specimen trees in Burlingame. Commissioner Bauer inquired if the book will be published or a digital format, and Director Glomstad replied that it would be both. Commissioner Kirchner suggested the book be published in the same format as the original book and inquired if the commissioners would help with wordsmithing. Arborist Disco stated he would like to see more pictures in the updated book. Commission Kearney reported she would like to see the Theme Block list in the book. Director Glomstad stated it would be interesting to use some of the pictures from the original book and show the trees today side by side. WIMA AIRWIWIV None REPORTS 1. Director Glomstad Director Glomstad reported today was Arbor Day at Skyline Park and thanked Vice -Chair Kirchner, Commissioner Hunt, and Commissioner Bauer for attending. She stated it was very nice even though it wasn't the normal Arbor Day Ceremony, and a recording of the event will be posted on the website. Director Glomstad informed the Commissioners the Community Center project is on schedule. Director Glomstad stated there is one applicant for the open Beautification Commission position so far; applications can be submitted until this Friday. The interviews with the Council would be at the end of March, with a new commissioner appointed in April. 2. Parks Superintendent/City Arborist Arborist Disco stated the City tree contractor would be removing a large Eucalyptus tree on Easton and Bernal next week. The tree has had multiple limb failures and needed to have a PG&E guidewire removed from the trunk before removal could happen. 3. Commissioner Hunt None 4. Commissioner Bauer None 5. Commissioner Kirchner Commissioner Kirchner reported on "Tom the Tree" replacement planting on Easton. He stated the Eucalyptus Citridora tree planted 15 years ago is almost 45 feet tall. 6. Commissioner Kearney None The next Beautification Commission meeting is April 1, 2021. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:08 pm. Respectfully submitted, Gina Borba Administrative Staff