HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 1985.02.07BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
February 7, 1985
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to
order on Thursday, February 7, 1985 at 7:35 pm in the City Hall by Chairman Car-
bon.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Present: Commissioners Carbon, Bowling, Hagstrom, and new Commissioner Gilmore.
MINUTES
Absent: Commissioner Disco
Staff
Director Quadri
Minutes of the December 6, 1984 meeting were approved as submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE
Copy of letter sent to Trinity Lutheran Church from City Attorney informing them
that their gardener, Mr. Ortiz, did not appear in court and a $50 forfeitable
bench warrant was issued by the court. City Attorney also reminded Trinity of
the City's concern over the pruning of these trees.
Letter and check in the amount of $100.00 from the Garden Study Club of the Penin-
sula toward the Arbor Day planting.
Letter from Director Quadri thanking the Garden Study Club for their donation.
Invitation from Council for the Commissioners Dinner on March 1, 1985 at Kee
Joon's Penthouse Restaurant.
Letter from Trinity Lutheran Church to City Attorney informing the City that
their Council, Board of Church Property and hired staff have been apprised of the
seriousness of the tree pruning matter and that further pruning will not be done
without first obtaining the City's approval.
Letter from Dan Santos, 9 Victoria Rd. requesting permission to remove city -owned
walnut tree in front of 9 Victora Rd. due to possible damage to sidewalk and haz-
ardous conditions when the nuts and leaves fall.
Memo from City Council via City Manager re Commissioner Attendance -- Council is
still concerned about the attendance of a few commissioners and will be review-
ing the current policy on commissioner attendance at their March Study Meeting.
Letter to the City Council from the Beautification Commission suggesting that
Street Sweeping schedule be instituted so citizens can assist cleanup operations
by moving vehicles.
Letter to the City Council from the Beautification Commission recommending that
the City pursue the purchase of the Pershing School property.
Letter from City Manager to Mayor/Council re STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE -- that
limited staff, lack of extensive signage and vigorous enforcement of parking
limitations, and the effectiveness of setting a schedule when, in fact, leaves
do not fall on a set schedule, prevents staff from setting a schedule.
RF 'TS
Qo._,<I The City is currently involved in negotiations with the School District re the
purchase of the Pershing School site.
9 Victoria Road has been inspected by Director Quadri; walnut trees are not on
the approved street tree list and providing owner remove and replace with suit-
able tree, Director Quadri has no reservations as to removal. Commissioners
will inspect and report back to next Commission meeting.
A -five year old Magnolia tree was vandalized in Washington Park. There has been
quite a bit of vandalism in Washington Park. City forces have stepped up patrol
in that area; Asst. Director made a citizens arrest; lights have been left on in
the restrooms.
Fragrance Garden sign has been completed. Sign states the types and locations of
plants to the garden.
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REPORTS Election of Commission officers did not take place in October 1984 due to the teN-
CONT'D. porary combining. Commissioner Hagstrom moved that the Commission wait until
October to elect new officers. "1
Three new commissioners have been appointed to the Beautification Commission:
Suzanne Cady, Jeannie Gilmore, and Rufina Schevchuk. Commissioners Cady and Gil-
more are replacing Nita Perry & Allen Levy who were still eligible for another
3 year term but declined reappointment. They will serve the remainder of that 3
year term (which ends 10-7-86) and will be eligible for reappointment at that time.
The Commission has the option of setting their own meeting time. The Commission
tabled the item until the next meeting.
The repaving and restriping of the parking lot by the Broadway Post Office is on
the list for the next contract.
The parking lot behind Cheese Please has been cleaned up. Route 66 was primarily
responsible for the extra litter in the area.
REPORTS --Commissioners
CARBON On the corner of Burlingame Avenue and ECR at Hughes Gas Station there is a drain-
age problem. With the combination of oil and water it presents a hazardous condi-
tion for motorists. Director Quadri will refer to the Public Works Department.
The small planting strip on ECR (between Howard & Burlingame Ave.) by the Safeway
meters needs continual care and maintenance. Chairman Carbon suggests that area
be filled with concrete to alleviate maintenance and beautify area. Director
Quadri will inspect.
Litter throughout the City seems to take up quite a bit of discussion by the Com-
mission. Chairman Carbon would like the Commission to send a letter to the City
Manager suggesting that the City address the issues of litter. Director Quadri
advised that when the problem is on private property, the City cannot be involved
unless it becomes a health problem, but that the Commission can by way of corre-
sponding with the parties involved. Director Quadri suggested that perhaps a stan-
dard letter could be designed by the Commission so that when these particular
things occur a letter, signed by the Chairman, could be sent. The Commission
agreed. Chairman Carbon will instruct Commissioner Disco to draft a letter.
HAGSTROM Behind Petrini's, at the Burlingame Plaza, there is a hole in the sidewalk that
could be a tripping hazard. Director Quadri will refer to the Public Works Depart-
ment.
OLD BUSINESS
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mission Gilmore volunteered to serve on
Park on March 7 at 10:00 a.m. and the SDrin
e Recreation Center. Spring garden Seminar
tables and Pruning Fruit Trees. The City
Disco and Gilmore will provide cookies. Com-
cups, napkins, and plates.
pection will take place this month of the
program . Another person from the Beauti-
serve on the Inspection Committee. Com-
the Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
The following items were discussed: Updating the approved tree list; Eagle Scout
projects; redoing the service club signs; planting of trees on California Drive,
south of Broadway; final approval of plans for the Save Our Station Project.
The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Carbon at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karlene Harvey
Recording Secretary
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2/7/85:.
innie Gilmore and Suzanne Cady are re -
`'placing Nita Perry & Allen Levy who
were still eligible for another 3 year
term but declined reappointment.
Due to the P&R and BBC combining tempo-
rarily, the appointments to fill
these two positions was postponed.
The two newly appointed commissioners
will serve the remainder of that 3
year term (which ends 10-7-86) and
will be eligible for reappointment at
that time.
Please explain this to the two new com-
missioners.
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