HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 2023.03.02BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
Approved Minutes March 2, 2023
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order at 6:31 pm by
Commissioner Batte.
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Present: Commissioners Batte, Kirchner, and Khoury
Absent: Chair Bauer, Commissioner Chu
Staff: Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad, Parks Superintendent/City Arborist Holtz, and
Recording Secretary Flores
Others: None
MINUTES
Commissioner Kirchner made a motion to approve the February 2, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes with the
correction of his name spelling under the Landscape Award New Business. The motion was seconded by
Commission Khoury and was approved 3-0-2.
CORRESPONDENCE
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Trees of Burlingame Ad Hoc Committee Members Update
Commissioner Kirchner discussed the Eucalyptus chapter that was distributed to Commissioners earlier.
He explained that the next chapter about the future of trees in Burlingame would be sent out for review
soon. He stated that it had been divided into subchapters that address possible issues trees may encounter.
He explains that many are associated with water needs and alternative sources to the 80% that comes from
San Francisco Water Utility System (Retch Hetchy system). He explains that the time frame for completion
is approximately two months.
2. Residential and Business Landscape Award Update
Commissioner Chu spoke as a member of the public and provided a brief update on Residential and Business
Landscape Award schedules. The sectioned map was also discussed, and sections were assigned to
Commissioners as follows: Section 1 — Commissioner Kirchner, Section 2 — Commissioner Batte, Section
3 — Commissioner Chu, Section 4 — Chair Bauer, and Section 5 — Commissioner Khoury.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recognition of Burlingame Parks Superintendent/City Arborist Bob Disco
Commissioner Kirchner presented former City Arborist Bob Disco with a letter of recognition and gift from
the Commission in gratitude for all his years of service.
REPORTS
Commissioner Kirchner reported on the Caltrans El Camino Real work study session at the Community Center.
He explained that the undergrounding of utilities remains a work in progress but believes it would be a huge
benefit to future trees along this highway.
Commissioner Khoury reported that she is working with the Burlingame Improvement District (BID) and the
Economic Development Subcommittee regarding the tree lighting of Burlingame Ave. She will be meeting
with both in the upcoming weeks.
Director Glomstad provided guidelines and ideas for distributing the Business Landscape Award form.
Further, she reminded Commissioners of the Arbor Day Celebration on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 and
encouraged all who could attend to join us. Lastly, Director Glomstad explained that we no longer have Meta
sponsorship for concerts and tree lighting and are searching for new sponsors.
City Arborist Holtz provided a brief summary of storm -related events during the last major storms. He
explained that a detailed report would be presented at the April Beautification meeting for further discussion.
He also stated that field preparations for the upcoming sports seasons are in progress.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:57 pm. The next Beautification Commission
meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Vcrvviic,n -Flores
Veronica Flores
Administrative Staff