HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 1994.02.03BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
February 3. 1994
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was
called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Plyer.
�-' ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Plyer, Commissioners Gilmore -Friend, Lauder,
McDonald, Root, and Ward
Staff: Acting Director Richmond
Guests: Jack Friend and Marti Knight
MINUTES - Minutes of the December 2, 1993 meeting were approved as
submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Director Quadri to Thomas & Jeanette Faenzi, 1120 Dufferin
informing them that the Commission approved removal and replacement of
the City Oak tree at their expense.
Letter and information from the Chamber of Commerce re the Charette to
be held on January 22, 1994 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Memo from Director Quadri to the City Council re the Commission's
decision not to waive replacement requirements for a private Palm tree
removed at 300 Peninsula. (Council upheld Commission decision at
January 3, 1994 meeting.)
Beautification Commission attendance report from 7/93 to 12/93.
Commission Candidate Application from William C. McGowan, Jr.
Letter from Gary Cohn of Bruin Realty requesting permission to put white
or clear decorative lights in 2 city -owned elm trees in front of 347
Primrose Road.
Memo and information from Director Quadri to City Manager re suspected
sudden death syndrome of Eucalyptus at Bayside Park.
Spring Garden Seminar banner application for hanging banner on Broadway
from February 28 to March 21, 1994.
Letter from Director Quadri to Don Burns (The Times) inviting him to
speak at the Spring Garden Seminar on Saturday, March 19, 1994.
OLD BUSINESS
Arbor Day - March 7. 1994 - Acting Director Richmond stated that the
Arbor Day ceremonies are being planned and a possible site will be at
McKinley Elementary School on Paloma.
Spring Garden Seminar - March 19, 1994 - Acting Director Richmond
informed the Commission that Don Burns has agreed to speak at the Spring
Garden Seminar.
NEW BUSINESS
Request to Install Decorative Lights in City -owned Elm Trees at 347
Primrose Road - Acting Director Richmond stated that the property owner
is willing to install and maintain at his expense. The Park Department
has scheduled the 2 elms to be trimmed within the next month; Director
Quadri came up with guidelines similar to those that were required when
NEW BUSINESS - Request to Install Decorative Lights in City -owned Elm
Tree at 347 Primrose Road - (Cont'd.)
the Chamber of Commerce installed lights on Magnolias on Burlingame `1
Avenue. The Chamber was responsible for the installation and
maintenance of those lights.
The Commission expressed favorable comments about the idea but some had
concerns about electrical expenses and whether the Council's intent
should be considered first. After further discussion, the Commission
decided to postpone a recommendation until the next meeting for further
consideration.
REPORTS
RICHMOND - Acting Director Richmond reported that Director Quadri had
been in contact with Larry Costello, UC Extension, re the possibility of
Sudden Death syndrome on Eucalyptus at Bayside Park. Mr. Costello has
contacted a pathologist who would like to do a study on the trees in
question in hopes of making a diagnosis and trying to determine how to
effectively deal with the situation.
Elms on the 400 block of Primrose have recently been pruned by the Park
Department and sycamore pruning continues.
ROOT - Asked about what can be done about graffiti on trees on El
Camino. Acting Director Richmond stated that CalTrans has jurisdiction
and are using a non -toxic paint to cover over graffiti.
LAUDER - Inquired about the Magnolia that was removed in Washington Park
on Carolan Ave. Acting Director Richmond reported that the Magnolia had
severe heart rot and that a replacement tree will be planted after Art -
In -the -Park.
GILMORE-FRIEND - Asked if anyone had attended the Charette? Acting
Director Richmond stated that Director Quadri attended and Commissioner
Plyer stated he attended and reported that it was very good, many
students were participating, their ideas were exciting but cost and
funding were not part of the considerations because this was more like
a "wish list".
There being no further business and no business FROM THE FLOOR, the
meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karlene Harvey
Recording Secretary