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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 1989.12.07BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION December 7, 1989 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice -Chairman Root. ROLL CALL Present: Vice -Chairman Root, Commissioners, Gilmore, Hagstrom, Peeters, and Ward. Absent: Commissioner Erickson Guests: Mr. and Mrs. Short, 804 Burlingame Ave.; Mr. Boyle, 8 Davis Court. Order of agenda was revised to accommodate guests. OLD BUSINESS Director Quadri requested Item B under Old Business (Request for NO removal of trees at 804 Burlingame Ave.) be tabled because the current Washington Park Improvement project may change the traffic pattern in such a way as to disallow traffic exiting from employee parking lot adjacent to 804 Burlingame Ave. thereby eliminating the traffic view hazard currently existing. Additionally, the City Attorney recommends issuing an encroachment permit to Mr. and Mrs. Short for the future maintenance of the trees. The Commission agreed to table the item. Director Quadri will report back at the January 4, 1990 meeting. Request for Removal - 8 Davis Ct. - Mr. Boyle stated that roots from the tree have broken the sewer lateral making it necessary to have the line cleared 2-3 times a year; roots are also coming up in the lawn and tree is too large and requests removal of the magnolia and replacement with a smaller variety be planted. Director Quadri stated that tree roots will not "break" a sewer line, only invade a line that is already broken. Staff report indicates root damage is minimal and can be contained by root removal, and possibly the placement of root barriers; this tree is not unlike any other tree in the area and no removal is recommended. Director Quadri suggested that perhaps reducing the canopy of the tree, grinding down some of the roots and the placement of root barriers could remedy the problems. Mr. Boyle indicated that he was willing to work with the department. Director Quadri with the approval of the Commission recommended Mr. Boyle arrange a meeting with the Tree Supervisor to discuss alternatives to removal and if the alternatives are not acceptable Commission can reconsider at a later date. Mr. Boyle thanked the Commission for their consideration. MINUTES - Minutes were approved as submitted. CORRESPONDENCE Letter to Mary Blythe informing her that the Commission enthusiastically encourages her cub scout group to participate in the Arbor Day ceremonies on March 7, 1990. Letter(s) to Mrs. Sarah E. Boyle, 8 Davis Ct., and Mr. and Mrs. Short, 804 Burlingame Ave. informing them that their requests will be acted upon at the December 7, 1989 Commission meeting. REPORTS OUADRI - Street tree planting has been completed. The department has been able to plant 114 15 gal. size trees due to the funds collected for illegal street tree removal. Next scheduled planting will take place in April. PEETERS - A Cypress tree in front of McKinley School on Paloma was removed because its trunk was rotted out. This was private tree, but Commissioner Peeters has been assisting the P.T.A. in possible replacement. The P.T.A. is hoping to have a replacement planted on or around Arbor Day. WARD - Beer cans, paper, and weeds are on the roadside at Skyline south of Trousdale. Director Quadri will schedule the Hillcrest crews in that area. GIL ORE - The Newsrack Ordinance was presented at the December Council Study Session and the Council seemed positive and very supportive. Director Quadri stated that the ordinance will be introduced at the January Council meeting; the second reading will be at the February meeting and will be passed at that or a subsequent meeting; 30 days after passage the ordinance will go into effect. The Commission thanked Commissioner Gilmore for all her work on the Newsrack Committee. OLD BUSINESS Suring Garden Seminar - March 10, 1990 - Commission will decide on theme for the 1990 Garden Seminar at the January meeting. Commissioner Root volunteered to submit a banner application with the City for the `- hanging of the banner. NEW BUSINESS Alcohol Tax Initiative - Director Quadri informed the Commission of the upcoming Alcohol Tax Initiative to be placed on the November 1990 ballot. If passed, alcohol will be taxed at a rate of $.05 per drink. Money raised will go to alcohol and drug prevention. Parks and Recreation Departments in the state will receive up to 16 million a year. This initiative cannot be promoted through the Commission or sponsored by anyone employed by the City . . . it must be promoted on an individual basis. Selection of new Chairman - Because of past Chairman O'Mahony's election to the Council, Commissioner Gilmore moved that Commissioner Root be appointed as Chairperson pro-tem; seconded. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business or comments FROM THE FLOOR meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karlene Harvey Recording Secretary