HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 1982.03.04BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
March 4, 1982
The regularly scheduled Burlingame Beautification Commisssion meeting
was called to order Thursday, March 4, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. in the City
Hall by Chairman Bowling.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Bowling, Carbon, Disco, Hagstrom, Levy, Perry
and Park Director Quadri.,
Absent: Commissioner Bacon (excused)
MINUTES: The February 4, 1982 minutes should be corrected under NEW
BUSINESS, third paragraph, to read: "Director Quadri reported that
the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation is asking cities ,"etc . . . and
that, "Director Quadri reported that the Garden Study Club has $1000
available for a project and that the commission should a 1 for those
un s for this project. The minutes of the February 4, 1982 meeting
were approved as corrected.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Willa Sexton presenting a check in the
amount of 00 from the Garden Study Club to purchase fifteen oak
trees to be planted for the Arbor Day Ceremonies. (1/21/82)
Letter(s) from Director Quadri to Laurence Costello, Alexander Graham,
and Allan Hammer/Clifford Jones, Jr., confirming and thanking them for
their acceptance to be speakers at the Spring Garden Seminar.(2/11/82)
Letter from Chairman Bowling to Mayor Mangini inviting him to the
Arbor Day Ceremonies and requesting his "involvement in the program
as Mayor of Burlingame with a short.talk to the students." (2/11/82)
Letter from Director Quadri to Mrs. Don Nuckels, Lighthouse for the
Blind, thanking that organization for their generous donation ($500)
to the Helen D'Arcy Fragrance Garden. (2/11/82)
Letter from Director Quadri to Mrs. Willa Sexton, Conservation Chair-
man of the Garden Study Club of the Peninsula,thanking the club for
their generous ($100) donation for the purchase of 15 oak trees for
Mills Canyon. (3/3/82)
REPORTS
Chairman Bowling
Chairman Bowling informed the commission of his new telephone number.
Commissioner Hagstrom
Commissioner Hagstrom indicated that she wrote a letter to the Garden
Stud Club re uestin funds for the purchase of selected trees,for a
conducte stu y, rom t e Saratoga Horticultural Foundation. Some of
these trees could be planted at the entrance to Burlingame at Murchison.
Commissioner Hagstrom stated that the E1 Camino Beautification should
extend from Murchison to Ray Drive.
Commissioner Disco
Commissioner Disco complimented the Commissioners Dinner and indicated
`.. a "thank you" note should be sent. The commission agreed. Commissioner
Disco will write the "thank you". Commissioner Disco reported that she
received a complaint that the Bayside Bike Trail was a mess. Director
Quadri reported that the complaint probably referred to the mud which
is always a problem at this time of year.
Commissioner Levy
Burlingame Intermediate School has won the March Clean Campus Inspection.
Commissioner Levy and Commissioner Hagstrom will be inspecting the cam-
puses at the end of March for the April competition.
Commissioner Carbon
The Boy Scouts ere contacted by Commissioner Carbon re their partici-
pation in the,1w982 Resource Rally. The Boy Scouts will beat a Camperee
the weekend of April 24th but Commissioner Carbon has encouraged the Cub
Scouts to attend the Resource Rally. Commissioner Carbon was presented
the list of the Girl Scout Council of the San Francisco Bay Area by
Director Quadri; Commissioner Carbon will be contacting the Girl Scouts
re the Resource Rally.
Director
Director
Quadri
Quadri met with Ron Weaver, Litter Control Coordinator, and
John Wilms, Chairman of the Millbrae Beautification Commission to dis-
cuss projected
activities revolving around 1982 Great California Resource
Rally.
Director Quadri reported on the following items;
�-' 1)
Schools will be asked to submit posters by 3/26/82.
2)
Twenty-seven high schools will be provided with dump-
sters for a glass collection; school who has the most
weight in glass will be awarded. (Still checking to
see if Owens-Illinois will provide dumpsters.)
3)
Evening presentations are planned for 4 areas on the
Peninsula dealing with Solid Waste. Burlingame and
Millbrae would be combined and would have the presen-
tation on Wednesday, April 21. Director Quadri will
check to see if the Lion's Hall can be used for this
event.
4)
A bus tour of the Solid Waste Facilities is scheduled
for April 21st.
5)
Saturday, April 24th a Clean Sweep down E1 Camino has
been scheduled throughout 12 cities. Cal Trans will
provide bags and pickup.
6)
On April 24th, following the Clean Sweep, there will
be a Rally Picnic at Goyote Point Park. There will
be free admission and refreshments for Rally partici-
pants.
Another
meeting with Ron Weaver has been scheduled on March 16th at 2:00
p.m. to
'firm -up' plans. It has been requested that a representative
from the
Burlingame Beautification Commission be in attendance. Commis-
sioner Perry
volunteered to meet with Ron Weaver and John Wilms. Com-
missioner
Carbon suggested participants in the Clean Sweep be asked to
provide
their own gloves and that the Police Department be contacted
to provide
traffic barriers.
Director
Quadri reported on the article in the March 3, 1982 Burlingame
Leader "Burlingame
named 'Tree City U.S.A."'
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REPORTS
Director Quadri (cont'd.)
Director Quadri reported the trash on California Drive at Trousdale to
Public Works. Public Works has been in touch with the Water District.
Commissioner Disco added that there had been an improvement in the area.
The trees by Bekins on Broadway will be trimmed by the City's tree crew.
OLD BUSINESS
Last minute details of the March 6, Spring Garden Seminar were discussed.
Director Quadri indicated that the speakers, room, projector and screen
were all set. Arrangements will be made for a coffee pot to be availa-
ble and coffee cups.
The 'Young Roots' program for Arbor Da.y will have over 60 children parti-
cipating. Due to the lack of availability of large enough -Live Oak trees,
Holly Oaks will be planted. The area is large enough for only 10 trees.
An additional Live Oak tree will be planted as a memorial to Joseph E.
Harvey, Sr. Vice -Chairman Hagstrom will make the opening remarks in
Chairman Bowlings absence. The ceremony will begin up on Mills
Canyon Court followed by the planting in the Canyon.
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Di
time. It was po
Chairman Bowling
about having the
o would like to see the Beautification Commission meet-
e calendar in the Boutique & Villager as it was at one
nted out that the calendar is an ad for Western Federal.
indicated he would talk to Mr. Herman of Western Federal
meetings listed on the calendar.
Director Quadri has submitted 2 proposals for Capital Improvements for
the 1982-1983 budget. #1 priority is for Laguna and Cuernavaca Park
Improvements and #2 priority is for E1 Camino Beautification from Mur-
chison to Ray Drive (a sign at the city entrance and the landscaping
of the median islands).
Commissioner Disco brought the article in the Boutique & Villager on
historical buildings and the preservation thereof, to the attention of
e commission.
Commission Hagstrom announced the Affordable Housing Seminar - Solution
to the Housing Crisis that will be held on March 13th, at the College
of San Mateo.
Meeting was adjourned by Chairman Bowling at 8:50 p.m.
espectfuIly s mitted,n
Ches er E` Bowling, Chairman
Burlingame Beautification Comm ssion
Karlene Harvey
Recording Secretary
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