HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 1988.11.03BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
November 3, 1988
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission
was called to order on Thursday, November 3, 1988 at 5:30 p.m. by
Chairman Gilmore.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Gilmore, Commissioners Erickson,
Hagstrom, O'Mahony, Root, and Ward.
Absent: Commissioners Hughes
Staff: Director Quadri
MINUTES
Minutes of the November_3,1988 meeting were approved with the
following corrections: Under REPORTS/Root should read, . . . 'Jan
Reeves who teaches after school art at Lincoln and at the Rec
Center has agreed to be the art coordinator for 15 pieces of
children's art that are in need of repair throughout the city.
Some may have to be removed and taken to the schools for repair'.
CORRESPONDENCE
Item from City Clerk's office explaining organization of City
Government in Burlingame.
REPORTS
QUADRI - The Engineering Dept. reports that on June 14th a contract
awarded for the installation of a new foot bridge at the end of
Highway Rd. was awarded and should arrive by November 5th.
Installation of the new bridge is expected to take several weeks.
Inspected the Hillside stairs. Some maintenance of the stairs was
completed by city park crews but there is some question as to
property lines and jurisdiction.
Water Department records show that the Embassy Suites Hotel has
exceeded their allocation on its irrigation meters and that the
overage was doubled for October incurring substantial penalties in
excess. Commission discussed the possibilities of writing a
letter of concern to the Embassy Suites about their water usage
since the intent of the Landscape Award this year was specific
about considering those properties that were within their water
allocations. After some discussion the item was tabled for further
consideration.
Tree planting has almost been completed for this year. The Park
Department plants two times a year. The Park Department has been
able to plant 15 gallon trees as opposed to 5 gallon trees because
of the monies received due to the illegal removal of the Eucalyptus
tree on Hoover.
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REPORTS (Cont'd.)
OUADRI - A Warning Notice has been sent to the resident at 904 Oak
Grove for the removal of ivy on a city tree.
GILMORE - Thanked the Commissioners who attend the Community Dinner
-- it was a 'lovely' evening and recipients were grateful.
HAGSTROM - Did not ask John Chiapelone about funds for the purchase
of a banner for the Spring Garden Seminar. Commissioner Hagstrom
feels the City should buy the banner, that Burlingame not being a
poor city can afford to buy a banner, that the Commission shouldn't
go outside. Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Hagstrom
moved that the Commission look into City funds being used to
purchase a banner for the garden seminar; seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
ERICKSON - While visiting the J. Wooley Park owned and maintained
by the Embassy Suites Hotel, the turf area was soaked with water.
Additionally, posts are in the middle of the foot bridge and cannot
be seen at night because there are no reflectors on them. Director
Quadri stated that the foot bridge is City jurisdiction and will
refer to the Public Works department.
ROOT - 'Would like to see replacement trees be those that have fall
color. Director Quadri stated that residents are given a choice
from the Official Street Tree list and that there are 4-5 varieties
that have spectacular color. However, planter strip requirements
limit the type of tree planted. The department does try to suggest
trees that offer color in the spring and trees that offer color in
the fall.
Clifford Jones, Landscaper, said he would be willing to speak to
some of the Broadway merchants about possibilities of beautifying
the area. After a brief discussion, the Commission decided to give
Mr. Jones' name to the Broadway Merchants Asso. via Commissioner
O'Mahony.
O'MAHONY - Broadway Merchants Asso. had a meeting on October 11
with about 50 merchants in attendance. They seem to be a cohesive
group and are interested in beautifying the Broadway area.
Commissioner O'Mahony indicated she would let them know that there
are advisory sources.
Along ECR at Peninsula & Howard, from the gas station near the
transmission shop, the trees need trimming and cleaning out.
Director Quadri stated that the Council had received a letter about
the condition of the area surrounding the 'Welcome to Burlingame'
sign and that general area. Director Quadri will investigate
further and report back to the Commission.
OLD BUSINESS
Newsrack Committee - Commissioner Gilmore was pleased with the
proposed ordinance for the newsracks. The Newsrack Committee will
discuss the proposed ordinance with the Burlingame and
Newsrack Committee (Cont'd.)
Broadway Merchant Associations and with Jerry Fuchs and after
taking into consideration their comments will decide on any changes
or comments prior to submitting to the Council. Commissioner
Erickson added that the Real Estate Forum has a newsrack chained to
a tree on Park Rd.; she called the Real Estate Forum and was told
that the chain was treated so it would not hurt the tree. Director
Quadri will have the chain removed. The Commission discussed the
proposed ordinance and the consensus was that it included the ideas
the Commission was looking for.
Spring Garden Seminar
Commissioner Root has reserved the date with the City for the
banner to be hung. Director Quadri stated an announcement will go
into the Spring Rec Bulletin; Commissioner Hagstrom will check
with the Garden Club for possible speakers.
There being no NEW BUSINESS and no comments FROM THE FLOOR the
meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
' L *Ka lene Harvey 0
Recording Secretary