HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 1983.07.07BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
July 7, 1983
The regularly scheduled Burlingame Beautification Commission meet-
ing was called to order Thursday, June 2, 1983, 7:35 PM in the City
Hall by Chairman Bowling.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Bowling, Commissioners Bacon, Carbon, Disco, Hag-
strom, Levy, Perry, and Director Quadri.
REMOVAL OF HERITAGE TREES ON ECR
Director Quadri reported to the Commission that Caltrans has sub-
mitted requests for the removal of 10 Eucalyptus based on the form
developed by Don Blair, Dick Marling, and Larry Costello to aid
the Commission in the evaluation of the Eucalyptus trees. Glenn
Behm of Caltrans indicated that removal would begin in August of
this year; and that these 10 trees were of the highest priority.
It was expected that an additional 10-15 trees would be recommended
for removal at a future date.
After slide presentations from both Don Blair and Larry Costello,
Director Quadri indicated that the evaluation process has helped
to save some of the trees; that, only 10% of the Eucalyptus on
ECR will be removed as compared with the 40% first discussed.
Director Quadri stated that in his opinion, the requests for re-
moval are warranted and that he recommends the Commission approve
the issuance of a permit to Caltrans for removal of the 10 trees.
Commissioner Perry moved that Director Quadri's recommendation be
accepted. Commissioner Levy, seconded; and the motion was carried.
Director Quadri indicated that there are no definite plans to date
as to the variety of trees used for the replacement but that the
City would enter into an acceptable agreement with Caltrans at a
later date.
A brief recess was called by Chairman Bowling before moving on to
other Commission business.
MINUTES
The minutes of the June 2, 1983 meeting were approved as submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter to Mayor Crosby and the City Council from the Beautification
Commission indicating the Park Department's budget is "adequate and
within perspective", and the Commission's opinion that there is a
need for the funding of the Tree Program.
Letter and donation of $10.00 in memory of Ed Taylor from Dorothy
Cusick to go toward the expense of a sign for the renaming of the
Creekside Traili in Mills Canyon.
REPORTS
r..i Reported that some new bu*ldings have been built recently where
driveways and sidewalks have been laid right up to the trees and
roots have been cut. CommissioHer Carbon suggests that conditions
be set at the planning level to protect the trees.
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REPORTS (cont'd.)
Commissioner Disco
�-- Reported
that
the summer
excellent
job
along El
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Commissioner Haqstrom
crew from the Park
amino, near Trousda
Department is doing an
e.
Reported that there is an accumulation of garbage in the Stanaways
Market parking lot on Broadway. Director Quadri indicated that if
it is actually wet garbage, the Health Department can get involved,
but otherwise it was nothing the Park Department or Commission
would become involved in. Commissioner Bacon suggested that a let-
ter to the establishment from the Commission requesting the area
be cleaned up might be helpful. Director Quadri suggested that a
standard letter could be designed that could be made readily availa-
ble whenever the need arose, and could be sent out to the establish-
ments.
Director Quadri
Council approved
you in memory of
the renamin
Ed Taylor.
Director Quadri informed the
the CCC's in the Mills Canyon
trails, removal of poison oak
8 week project is completed,
memory of Ed Taylor.
of the 'Creekside Trail' in Mills Can-
Commission of the work being done b
Area i.e., clearing and reestablis
and cutting of fire trails. When
a formal dedication will be planned
ing
this
in
OLD BUSINESS
The nominating committee presented the slate of officers; Chairman
Arthur Carbon; Vice -Chairman --Mildred Hagstrom; and Secretary --
Mildred Disco. It was moved, seconded, and carried that the slate
of officers presented be accepted unanimously.
The replacement of newspaper stands was discussed, with the intent
of having a recommendation for Council consideration by August.
Director Quadri advised the Commission that a proposal should be
submitted and should be as close to final form as possible. Direc-
tor Quadri will check with other cities muni codes as to what kinds
of newspaper stands, how many, and the locations required.
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner
Carbon reported
that there
are
weeds and trees that are
obstructing
the sidewalk
in the area of
731
California
Dr. Director
Quadri
will
send
a
form
letter
from
the
Park
Department.
Chairman
Bowling
thanked
the Commission for all
their support while
he
has
served
as
chairman.
Meeting was adjourned by Chairman Bowling at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Chester E. Bowling,CTh n
Burlingame Beautification Commission
Karlene Harvey
Recording Secretary
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