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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet - BC - 2003.06.05NOTICE B URLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION JUNE 5, 2003 5:30 P.M. CITY HALL A Con erence •om 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA A GENDA I. ROLL CALL H. MINUTES OF MARCH 6, 2003 MEETING 11 . III. CORRESPONDENCE IV. FROM THE FLOOR (At this time, persons in the audience may speak on any item on the agenda or any other matter. The Ralph M. Brown Act prohibits the Commission from acting on a matter which is not on the agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes.) V. OLD BUSINESS None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Request for Removal of Private Redwood Tree @ 1170 Vancouver Avenue B. Appointment of Nominating Committee for August Election of Officers C. Cancellation of July 3`d Commission Meeting Due to Holiday VII. REPORTS A. Parks & Recreation Director B. Parks Superintendent C. Chairperson D. Commissioners LW- CITY CITY OF BURLINGAME URL[NGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT _ 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 t Telephone (650) 558-7300 Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 eOR►e¢Rr¢°�' Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: burlrec@aol.com - May 27, 2003 Daniel and Jennifer Harding 1170 Vancouver Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE DENIAL TO REMOVE ONE REDWOOD TREE @ 1170 VANCOUVER AVENUE - BURLINGAME Your letter of May 19t' appealing the denial for the removal of a Redwood tree in the back yard of the above address has been received at our office. Your appeal will be placed on the June 5' agenda of the Beautification Commission meeting. If you wish, you may attend this meeting and address your concerns to the Commission. The Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room "A" at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame. Your neighbors are being sent copies of this letter, pursuant to City Ordinance, so they may attend the Commission meeting and make any comments. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, 7. G� Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent CC: George Baker Mitchell & Janice Wong Edna Santos 2015 Broadway 1160 Vancouver Avenue 1153 Bernal Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Vera Foster William Van Horn 1149 Bernal Avenue 1145 Bernal Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 on CITY CITY OF BURLINGAME � YRLINGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT _ 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 ��o t •,• Telephone (650) 558-7300 • Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 APOIIwTtO Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: burlrec@aol.com June 10, 2003 David and Jennifer Harding 1170 Vancouver Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE DENIAL TO REMOVE A REDWOOD TREE @ 1170 VANCOUVER - BURLINGAME At its meeting of June 6, 2003, the Beautification Commission voted 6 - 0 - 1 (absent) to deny your appeal ofthe denial to remove one Redwood tree at the above address. The Commission's decision was based on the fact that the tree is not unstable and is not causing apparent damage to the garage or surrounding area. This decision may be appealed to the City Council in writing within 10 days of receipt ofthis letter (June 26t') or you may make re -application with a report from an independent certified arborist specifically addressing the instability of the tree. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may call the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent TR/kh CC: George Baker Mitchell & Janice Wong Edna Santos 2015 Broadway 1160 Vancouver Avenue 1153 Bernal Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Vera Foster William Van Horn 1149 Bernal Avenue 1145 Bernal Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 DATE: MAY 27, 2003 TO: BURLINGAME BEAUTIFCATION COMMISSION FROM: TIM RICHMOND, PARKS SUPERINTENDENT RE: JUKE 6 MEETING I will not be present for the June 6 meeting. Steve Porter and Karlene Harvey will provide staff support. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT The spring weather conditions have caused a severe outbreak of anthracnose on Sycamore trees. Many of the trees have had premature leaf drop, resulting in thin foliage especially on the twig tips. We expect a second flush of growth, but the disease will be problematic all year. The disease manifests itself to some degree every year. This year it is unusually bad. One group of neighbors has requested a permit to have the Sycamores fronting their properties sprayed with a fungicide. We will approve the request provided the required documentation precedes it. 2. The PG&E contractor removed several protected size palms without first obtaining the required City permit. PG&E did receive property owner permission at each location. Steve Porter has presented PG&E with requirements for the violation. 3. Richard Holtz, one of our Tree Maintenance Workers, completed an update of our City tree inventory. Some of the data in the inventory dated from the mid 80s. Karlene Harvey structured the inventory update for Richard, who did the field work of visiting every tree site. Now Karlene and Gina Borba will update the computerized data, and our inventory will be up to date. Thanks to Richard, who made great use of injury time that prevented full participation on the Tree Crew, and thanks to Karlene for coordinating the work. Their work represents a substantial cost savings over hiring a private company to reinventory our street trees. May , 2003 Resident Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear The City Arborist, Steve Porter, inspected the City's Sycamore tree in front of your address and has made the following determination: 1) The Sycamore tree has a condition called Anthracnose, which although a nuisance with the constant leaf drop, it is usually not harmful enough to cause the death of a tree. 2) The very wet and warm Spring experienced this year has temporarily worsened the condition, however, the tree should look better later in the Summer with a full flush of new leaves. 3) Control of the disease throughout the City is not economically feasible at this time, therefore, no action will be taken. If you wish to pursue hiring a reputable tree company to have the tree at your address treated at your cost, you can contact our office at (650) 558-7330 for issuance of a permit for the work to be done. Sincerely, Steven Porter City Arborist - (ISA #WC-3073)