HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 1988.10.06BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
October 6, 1988
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was
called to order on Thursday, October 6, 1988 at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman
Gilmore.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Gilmore, Commissioners Erickson, Hagstrom,
O'Mahony, Root, and Ward.
Absent: Commissioner Hughes
Staff: Director Quadri
MINUTES
Minutes of the September 1, 1988 were approved as submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letters to Clemco Properties and Embassy Suites Hotel from Director
Quadri announcing that their places of business had been chosen by
the Beautification Commission for 1988 Landscape Awards, and that the
awards will be presented at the Community Dinner on October 15.
Letter to the Dept. of Transportation (Jim Cox) re irreparable damage
of Euc tree at 1437 El Camino Real by building contractor and issuing
a permit from the City of Burlingame Park Dept. for immediate removal
of said heritage tree.
Commission Candidate Application from Jack Heffernan, 30 Lorton Ave.
to serve on the Park and Recreation Commission or the Beautification
Commission.
Letter to Galleria de Farsh, 1199 Broadway, from Director Quadri
informing them that Planting of trees or placement of benches must
be part of an area -wide beautification effort, and cannot be allowed
on a piecemeal basis' . . . and that they should contact one of their
representatives from the Broadway Merchants Association.
REPORTS
GILMORE - 'Would like to pursue purchasing a banner for the Garden
Seminar -- It will cost approximately $300 -- Commission agreed.
Commission will investigate fund raising possibilities. Commissioner
Root will reserve a space for banner hanging in March 1989.
Chairman Gilmore was pleased with the memo from the City Attorney and
the draft on the Newsrack Ordinance and encouraged Commissioners to
review.
O'MAHONY - The local residents on Highway Rd. have asked when the
foot bridge will be replaced. Director Quadri stated that Public
Works has scheduled the replacement of that bridge.
Commissioner O'Mahony was asked if the City would consider a park at
Trousdale & ECR location where previously stood a gas station.
Director Quadri stated that the land has already been purchased for
private business use.
HAGSTROM - The stairs at Hillside are still overgrown. Director
Quadri stated he would inspect; work was supposed to have been done.
Commissioner Hagstrom inquired as to the procedures when hedges have
overgrown the sidewalk. Director Quadri stated that the Park
Department will send a warning notice if an address is reported.
ROOT - Jan Reeves who teaches after school art at Lincoln and at the
Rec Center has agreed to be the art coordinator for the repair of the
children's art throughout the City. Items will be removed and taken
to the schools for repair. Initially, childrens' art that is on
display outside will be the focus.
ERICKSON - Ivy is growing on trees at Oak Grove and Winchester.
Director Quadri said a warning notice will be sent if it gets out of
control.
The City of Millbrae has allowed the removal of a grove of Eucalyptus
at the corner of Millbrae Ave. and ECR and Commissioner Erickson
thinks this is "so sad". Commissioner O'Mahony added that signs were
posted advertising "Free Fire Wood". Director Quadri stated that the
City of Millbrae has no tree crew and has a different attitude toward
trees.
OUADRI - Petrini's has been contacted by the City Attorney re the
greasy sidewalks and the stench behind Petrini's in their garbage
area. The City Engineer and Petrini's are currently discussing some
sort of indoor trash compactor.
OLD BUSINESS
Newsrack Committee - The Committee will review the draft of the
ordinance before deciding what step to take next.
Spring Garden Seminar - Director Quadri reported that Mr. Plant is
unable to be the speaker for the Spring Garden Seminar. Commissioner
Hagstrom suggested perhaps a landscape designer could be asked. The
theme will be 'Resurrecting Your Garden Following a Drought'.
Commissioner O'Mahony was hoping that the speaker could also include
for future drought planting.
Commission Priorities - The Commission reviewed their priorities and
the progress the Commission has made this year.
There being no NEW BUSINESS. or comments FROM THE FLOOR the meeting
was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
�. Karlene Harvey
Recording Secretary