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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 2022.04.07BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION Approved Minutes April 7, 2022 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order via Zoom at 6:30 pm by Chair Kirchner. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Kirchner, Commissioners Bauer, Batte, Chu, and Ribera Absent: None Staff. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad and Parks Superintendent/City Arborist Disco, Recording Secretary Borba Others: None MINUTES Commissioner Bauer made a motion to approve the March 3, 2022 minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Batte and was approved 5-0. CORRESPONDENCE None PUBLIC COMMENT None OLD BUSINESS 1. Trees of Burlingame Ad Hoc Committee Members Update Chair Kirchner stated he put together a chapter on Eucalyptus trees which was forwarded to the Commissioners via email to review and make comments or edits. Commissioner Bauer pointed out a grammatical error to Chair Kirchner to correct, and she stated Chair Kirchner did a wonderful job on the chapter. Chair Kirchner informed the Commissioners he would be working on the Palm tree chapter next and calling Arborist Disco for input. 2. Business Landscape Award (BLA) and Residential Sustainable Landscape Award (RSLA) Outline Commissioner Batte reported the Commissioners could continue inspecting locations for nominations of the awards. She also stated Secretary Borba emailed out the list of former winners for each award. Commissioner Chu asked if multifamily residents could be nominated and if would be RSLA or BLA. Director Glomstad replied it would be RSLA. Commissioner Chu asked if he could only nominate BLA nominees within his zone. Director Glomstad reported the BLA is the entire City for each Commissioner. Commissioner Bauer asked the date for submissions. Secretary Borba stated the Commissioners would submit their nominations at the Beautification Commission meeting on June 2, 2022. Commissioner Ribera asked if she could talk with the homeowners or just take pictures. Director Glomstad stated that commissioners could talk to homeowners. NEW BUSINESS 1. Review of Policies Regarding Planter Strips City Arborist Disco read the staff report. Commissioner Chu thanked the staff for meeting with Public Works, the City Attorney's office, and Community Development to provide information about planter strip areas. He asked if a permit could be issued for non -permeable surfaces. Arborist Disco stated no permits are for permeable surfaces only. Arborist Disco stated if non -permeable surfaces have been installed, it was not with a permit. Arborist Disco stated when he is reviewing plans for remodels and new construction, he inspects the planter strip area also. If it has a non -permeable surface, he requires it to be removed as part of the construction permit. Commissioner Kirchner asked if the City was installing a new waterline, could staff remove the non -permeable surface at that time. Arborist Disco stated Public Works removes all the non -permeable surfaces if they come across them during public works projects. Commissioner Chu asked if there was a way to educate the residents about planter strip areas. Director Glomstad informed the Commissioners the Urban Forest Management Plan has a section on planter strips, and it is a good reference for residents. Staff would also put information in Live Play Burlingame and the eNews. REPORTS 1. Director Glomstad Director Glomstad stated the Community Center is still on schedule, and she is hoping to have the ribbon -cutting the week of June 13 in the afternoon and some activities in the building during that time. 2. Parks Superintendent/City Arborist Disco City Arborist Disco stated there are a lot of park improvements going on this spring and summer, including the Lions Club landscaping in the front and side, the J-Lot parking lot is getting re - landscaped, and an edible garden in the back of Washington Park is being installed. Arborist Disco also informed the Commissioners that Parks Lead worker James Delaney carved a wishing well out of a Cedar tree trunk. Arborist Disco stated that the Parks Division will start the April Planting of 60 trees at the end of the month and has also been encouraging residents to water their trees. Arborist Disco stated there might be an appeal next month regarding the denial to remove a Fir tree at 1812 Montecito Drive. 3. Commissioner Kirchner Commissioner Kirchner reported Arbor Day had students from St. Catherine, and three trees were planted. He also attended the Anson Burlingame Principal of Eternal Justice Art installation in Washington Park. He commented the benches, portals, and art was very moving. 4. Commissioner Bauer Commissioner Bauer requested a tour of the Community Center. Director Glomstad said she would send out an email with possible dates. 5. Commissioner Batte None 6. Commissioner Chu None 7. Commissioner Ribera Commissioner Ribera also requested a tour of the Community Center. Director Glomstad said she would send out an email with possible dates. The next Beautification Commission meeting is on May 5, 2022. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:04 pm. Respectfully submitted, Gina Borba Administrative Staff