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PARK, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
July 5, 1984
The meeting of the temporarily formed Park, Recreation, & Beautification Commis-
sion meeting was called to order Thursday, July 5, 1984, 8:00 p.m. in the City
Hall by Chairman Carbon.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Present: Commissioners Bacon, Carbon, Disco, Graham, Hagstrom, and May
Absent: Commissioners Bowling, Huajardo, Hughes, Lembi, and Lindstrom
Staff
Director Quadri and Recreation Supervisor, Brock Riddle (in Director Wagners
absence).
MINUTES
Minutes of the June 7, 1984 meeting were approved as submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE - Received
Letter and check for $138.00 from the Burlingame Woman's Club for the purchase
of a bench for the Rose Garden in Washington Park.
Letter from the SMUHS Board of Trustees thanking the City for their involvement
in the replacement of the tennis nets at the Burlingame High School tennis courts.
Cities/service clubs were responsible for the funding of those nets.
CORRESPONDENCE - Sent
Letter to Richard A. Norton, 2109 Hale Drive from Director Quadri informing him
Nl� that Commission will review his request for tree removal and will decide on the
matter at the July 5 Commission meeting.
Letter to T.J. Hafley, Department of Transportation, from Director Quadri inform-
ing him of the Commissions approval to remove 2 Eucalyptus trees on the NW corner
of Barroilhet Ave. and E1 Camino.
REPORTS
RIDDLE - Mr. Riddle reported total fiscal year end collections of $428,894.01 as
compared to $378,572.34 for 1982-83; there has been good enrollment in all classes;
the summer swim program is going well with a total of 117 membership passes for
the summer.
VADRI - The high school summer crew has been hired and will work through the summer; this
years crew is a little younger than in the past but is enthusiastic and hard work-
ing.
The Park Corporation Building had its 'Grand Opening' on July 3rd.
REPORTS - Commissioners
4AY - Many of the easements are dry and overgrown -- letters were sent out by the City
for homeowners to clean them up but they don't seem to be complying. Director
Quadri indicated that a contractor has been hired by Public Works to clean some
areas. If a fire hazard exists the City will be involved via the Fire Department.
)Isrn - Would like to see the three Mission Bells in the City on ECR at Floribunda, Carme-
L lita, and the Plaza to all look alike. The bell at the Plaza has been painted
over while the rest are bronze. Commissioner Carbon suggested that this could
piggy back with an eagle project. The Commission agreed that this was a worth-
while project.
REPORTS - Commissioners (Cont'd.)
CARBON - Kumquat tree in rear of property on Edgehill is hanging
Drive (north of Palm) and obstructing sidewalk; requests
fence line. Director Quadri will send a warning letter
over fence on California
that it be cut back to
to resident.
Reported that he is pleased with the sidewalk repair going on throughout the City.
OLD BUSINESS
Tree replacement on ECR - Camnissioner Haqstrom asked when that will begin. Director
Quadri has been in communication with Gary Bush of Caltrans. The Eucalyptus trees
from Saratoga Horticulture used on the ECR Beautification Project seem to be
suitable replacement trees. Saratoga Horticulture have none available at this
time but would be willing to cultivate under contract and will take three years to
grow. Caltrans is also interested in this variety -- it is deep rooted, drought
tolerant, and wind resistant; grows from 60 to 80 feet. Director Quadri will con-
tinue to pursue obtaining this variety.
Tree removal request - 2109 Hale Drive - Liquidambar is causing sidewalk damage
and minimal damage to drive. City will repair damage to sidewalk and move
sidewalk around tree along with cutting roots to minimize future damage. Com-
missioner May indicated that he lives two blocks away and there are similar pro-
blems that exist in that area-- is a nice tree and feels reluctant to granting re-
moval. Commissioner Hagstrom stated that the City should be careful in granting
tree removal so as not to set a precedent. Commissioner Graham stated that if
this removal was granted, half the trees in the City would have to be removed.
Director Quadri reported to the Commission that a neighbor had called the office
and was concerned about this tree being removed. After further discussion,
Commissioner Bacon moved that the request for removal be denied. Seconded;
motion carried unanimously.
Landscape Award nominations - The Landscape Award Committee reported on the nom-
inations for the 1984 Landscape Award. The Commission requested the list of
nominees be sent with the minutes.
There being no New Business meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karlene Harvey
Recording Secretary
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