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Approved Minutes August 4, 2022 — Regular Meeting
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order via Zoom at 6:30 pm
by Chair Kirchner.
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Present: Chair Kirchner, Commissioners Bauer, and Chu
Absent: Commissioner Batte, Ribera
Staff: Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad and Parks Superintendent/City Arborist Disco,
Recording Secretary Flores
Others: None
MINUTES
Chair Kirchner made a motion to approve the June 2, 2021 minutes. The motion was approved 3-0-2.
CORRESPONDENCE
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. El Camino Real Task Force Update
Chair Kirchner explained that the overall goal of the El Camino Real Task Force was to retain the
character and health of the grove and improve roadways and sidewalks. He explained that CalTrans had
standards that cannot be sidestepped, one of which is the Americans with Disability Act, which deals with
accessibility and is federally enforced. Additionally, the street will remain with the existing width, with
no added bike or turn lanes. He described that major modifications to the areas between the curb and
property lines include removing trees in the sight lines, contributing to the removal of 270 trees.
Chair Kirchner explained that the task force had presented a design that proposed sidewalks inboard of
planting strips and power utility strips for safety. At street corners, sidewalks would be moved towards
the street to reduce the side line and preserve more trees. Further, he described the intent of
undergrounding utility lines that will greatly enhance what will become the El Camino Real corridor and
grove.
Chair Kirchner pointed out that the mission of the Burlingame Beautification Commission was to review
and advise the City Council on any changes the Commission might want to see in the design before the
Memo of Understanding (MOU) was signed.
Commissioner Bauer asked about the expected construction start date, and Chair Kirchner confirmed that
it was estimated to begin in 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:43 pm. The next Beautification Commission
meeting is on September 1, 2022.
Respectfully submitted,
Veronica Flores
Administrative Staff