On July 3, the City Council placed the Burlingame Essential Services Measure on the November 2017 ballot. If enacted, the proposed ¼ cent local sales tax will help fund priorities such as enhancing public safety services, fixing potholes, and providing safe, adequate recreation facilities.

The Trenton Playground is scheduled for repairs to the safety surfacing. As such, a complete closure of the playground is necessary from Wednesday, July 12 through Monday, July 17. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we perform these needed repairs. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Parks office at (650) 558-7330

The City of Burlingame is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $50,000 Habitat Conservation Grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation. These matching funds will be put towards modifications and improvements in the 28 acre open space in general and specifically addressing drainage, erosion and safety issues along the Ed Taylor Trail. The work is expected to take a little more than a year to complete and will include additional interpretative signage on the trail to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of this priceless natural treasure here in Burlingame and encourage its continued preservation and stewardship.

 

For more information about the grant or to see the full list of 2017/2018 recipients please follow this Mills Canyon Trail Improvements Grant  link.

Burlingame's City Council adopted an exciting resolution this week to support the Paris Climate Agreement and join the Climate Mayors Network. The Paris Climate Agreement is an agreement among countries to limit greenhouse gases and prevent global temperatures from increasing above 2 degrees. It is non-binding and was signed by 196 parties in December 2015 in Paris. The Climate Mayors Network is a network of over 200 mayors from around the country committed to climate actions. Joining these efforts reinforces the City's ongoing climate actions, which include: updating our Climate Action Plan, purchasing 100% renewable energy, and promoting electric vehicles. 

Join us for our third First Friday Art Series!  The Burlingame #Library is hosting an after-hours art exhibit opening, featuring Bay Area #artists whose work will also be featured in the library throughout the month.  Meet the artists, enjoy some music and refreshments, and block print your own tote bag to take home.  The Peninsula Museum of Art will be our featured group of #artists for the month of July!"

Please join Burlingame CERT for this evening presentation by Tom Brocher, Ph.D., the Team Chief Scientist on the Earthquake Hazards Team and recent Coordinator for Northern California Earthquake Hazard Investigations for the USGS in Menlo Park where he has worked for 23 years. Using maps, Tom will be highlighting areas of our city which are potentially more prone to damage during an earthquake. What can you expect if you live or work in these areas and what can you do to mitigate the risks?

Please RSVP to Rik Kasuga, Burlingame CERT Volunteer Program Coordinator, at [email protected].