Masks Save Lives and Businesses!
On Monday, the
State ordered all counties to close
indoor operations in the following sectors:
- Dine-in restaurants
- Wineries and tasting rooms
- Movie theaters
- Family entertainment centers (for example: bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages and arcades)
- Zoos and museums
- Cardrooms
Additionally, bars and breweries
statewide were ordered to close
both indoor and outdoor operations
unless they are offering sit-down, outdoor dine-in meals.
Furthermore, over 32 counties have been ordered to close additional operations because they have been on the County Monitoring List for three consecutive days.
San Mateo County is NOT on this list
yet, but it will be soon if we don’t all do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Wear a mask (unless medically exempt), wash your hands, and stay six feet apart. Let's help keep the following Burlingame and San Mateo County businesses and institutions open:
- Gyms and fitness centers
- Places of worship and cultural ceremonies, like weddings and funerals
- Offices for non-critical infrastructure sectors
- Personal care services, like nail salons, body waxing, and hair salons
- Shopping malls
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What’s Happening in Burlingame Parks?
Did you know that July is Park and Recreation Month? The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department is happy to see the community enjoying the parks system. It also appreciates your help in keeping the community safe for all. While enjoying the parks, fields, and open spaces, please remember the following:
- Wash hands before and after visiting the park
- Practice social distancing on the pathways and in the parks
- Wear your face coverings
- All playgrounds and infields remain closed - some are now fenced off to prevent usage
- Bocce, horseshoe pits, and basketball courts are closed
- Picnic areas and fields are for same household/social bubble use only
- Dog off leash options on Washington and Cuernavaca fields are closed, but the Bayside Dog Exercise Park is open
- All tennis courts are open for reservations and drop in. Reservations made at maxglaxy.net will receive priority
And here's some good news! Park restrooms will open on July 15 and will be cleaned twice a day by Parks staff. Please help keep the restrooms clean so they can continue to stay open!
Also, you might have noticed summer camps and exercise classes held outside. Organizations who have provided, and are following, guidelines consistent with the County Health Department's requirements have permission to use the fields and outdoor spaces. For more information on approved summer camps and programs, please
visit the Parks and Recreation Registration webpage.
If you have any questions regarding the Burlingame Parks System, please email recreation@burlingame.org.
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Clean with Cleaner Products
We are wiping down counters and washing our hands more than ever to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Consider using safer cleaning and disinfecting products that work just as well as conventional ones, but without harming your health and the environment.
Check out these resources and tips for better cleaning:
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Water Conservation Tips to Help You Save Water
Rain or shine, conserving water is in our nature. Here are some tips that can help you save water and money on your utility bills:
1. Test your toilet for leaks at least once a year. To test your toilet, put a dye tablet (or several drops of food coloring) into the tank. Wait 15 minutes, and if colored water appears in the bowl, you may have a leak at the toilet flapper.
2. Capture rainwater using a rain barrel to water your plants at a later time. Claim
BAWSCA's rain barrel rebate to save up to $100 on a qualifying rain barrel.
3. Spread a layer of organic mulch on your plants. Applying a minimum of two inches of mulch to your shrubs helps reduce the need for frequent irrigation, increases plant health, and discourages weed growth.
4. Water your garden more efficiently using a smart irrigation controller. Devices are limited and available to single-family residential customers. For more information,
visit the City's website here.
5. Want to learn how to create healthy soil, build a rain garden, or plant an edible garden? The Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency offers free gardening workshops during the fall and spring. Fall workshops will start in September. In the meantime, check out videos of past
landscape classes here.
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Parks & Recreation Department Seeking Photos and Videos
July is national “Parks Make Life Better” month, and the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department is asking the community to share their photos or videos of what makes Burlingame parks and programs so great. Send a picture or a short video of how Burlingame parks and programs make your life better! These will be shared with the community throughout the month of July.
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The San Mateo 101 Express Lanes Project is currently underway. This multi-year, multi-agency project was initiated to reduce traffic congestion and encourage carpooling and transit use on U.S. Highway 101.
The project will create 22 miles of express lanes on U.S. Highway 101 from the San Mateo County/Santa Clara County line to I-380 in South San Francisco. The San Mateo 101 Express Lanes will seamlessly connect to the express lanes being constructed in Santa Clara County. A goal of the express lanes is to enable travel speeds of 45 mph or greater, resulting in reduced and more reliable travel times.
Stay informed!
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Caltrain Initiates Fare Discount Program
Clipper START is an 18-month pilot program initiated by Bay Area transit agencies and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) that uses the Clipper transit fare payment system to reduce the cost of transportation for adults (ages 19-64)
whose household incomes are no more than twice the federal poverty level (for example, $52,400 for a family of four). Fares under this program are discounted 50%.
Click here to learn more
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Fresh Market - Open For 2020 Season
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Park Road at Burlingame Avenue
Please continue to follow these important tips for shopping the Fresh Market:
- Come to the market in good health; please stay home if unwell.
- Wear face coverings. Vendors will not be selling to anyone without a mask, and you will be asked to leave the market if you are not wearing one.
- Wash hands/ refrain from touching your face.
- Do not self-serve and retrieve sample direct from a farmer.
- Regulate your own social spacing of 6 feet.
- Wash all produce before consumption.
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Storytime from the Burlingame Public Library
Did you know the Burlingame Library posts three storytimes a week on its website?
Storytime is a wonderful way to connect with your child and make them feel safe and loved and open to learning!
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Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving
Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00pm
Zoom Webinar ID: 885 8893 8327; Password: 567786
At the time of Frida Kahlo’s death in 1954, a treasure trove of the artist's highly personal items—including jewelry, clothing, and prosthetics—were locked away, only to be unsealed 50 years later.
Discover what these objects reveal about their now iconic owner in "Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving". Attend this Zoom webinar art talk by Alfred Escoffier of the Docent Council of the San Francisco Fine Arts Museums.
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Town Hall - Burlingame Police Department’s Use of Force Policy and Listening Session
July 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Zoom meeting access links and phone numbers are listed below
On June 3, 2020, in response to the tragic death of George Floyd, former President Barack Obama challenged “every mayor in this country to review (its) use of force policies with members of (the) community and commit to report on planned reforms.” The pledge calls for the following actions to be taken:
- Review your police use of force policies
- Engage your communities by including a diverse range of input, experiences, and stories in your review
- Report the findings of your review to your community and seek feedback
- Reform your community’s police use of force policies
The July 23, 2020 Zoom Town Hall will be the City’s first step in taking this pledge. It will provide the public with an opportunity to ask questions, share their concerns, and comment on the Police Department’s Use of Force Policy.
The Policy is located on the City’s website here.
Additionally, we have heard from many of our citizens who support “8 Can’t Wait”. Police Chief Matteucci addressed how the Police Department’s policies match up with the 8 Can’t Wait policies in his
statement to the public here.
The Town Hall will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at approximately 8:00 p.m. We ask that you
email your comments and questions to publiccomment@burlingame.org by 4:00 p.m. on July 22. This will ensure that staff is able to answer or hear all of your comments, suggestions, and questions prior to the meeting. City Clerk Hassel-Shearer will read your comments and questions on the record. You will also be able to Zoom chat her questions or speak at the Town Hall. Comments will be limited to 2 to 3 minutes. The time will depend on the number of participants who wish to speak.
Town Hall Access Information
Below is the
link for the Town Hall:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86950044465?pwd=SVhTckVZL3RzYVBEN2FlZFZpd1RlZz09
Password: 778724
Or iPhone one-tap: US: +16699006833,,86950044465# or +13462487799,,86950044465#
Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866
Webinar ID: 869 5004 4465
If you are unable to attend the Town Hall, you can email your questions and comments to publiccomment@burlingame.org. The meeting will be recorded and posted to the City’s website for later viewing.
Thank you, and if you have any questions about the Town Hall, please contact City Clerk Meaghan Hassel-Shearer at mhasselshearer@burlingame.org, or by phone at 650-558-7203.
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Drive-In Movie Event - "Hook"
Friday, July 24 at sunset
Golf Center, 250 Anza Blvd., Burlingame
Cars are welcome to arrive between 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department will be showing "Hook", starring Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, and Julia Roberts.
Registration is required for this event, and space is limited. Please register
one car per household.
The movie will begin approximately at sunset. The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Foundation will provide some pre-packaged refreshments, and Gabriel & Daniel’s Mexican Grill will be available for to-go orders only. Please feel free to bring your own items, but please, do not share refreshments between vehicles in order to comply with current COVID-19 health orders.
The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department is following all county and state mandates regarding COVID-19. Information regarding policies and procedures for attendance will be sent to registrants closer to the event date. For questions, call 650-558-7300.
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Community Events
(events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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The Future is Electric: How to Eliminate Fossil Fuels from Your Home
Tuesday, July 28, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
All-electric home appliances are a growing trend as more and more cities consider building codes that require electric appliances in new buildings. Products like heat pumps and induction ranges are cleaner, safer, and higher performing than their natural gas counterparts. And even though they have been widely available internationally, they are becoming more popular in California, and some have huge rebate offerings.
We are fortunate in Burlingame that our electricity is mostly carbon free thanks to
Peninsula Clean Energy, our energy provider whose mission is to purchase clean and renewable electricity. With clean electricity, all-electric appliances avoid the greenhouse gas emissions and related pollution and risks associated with natural gas appliances.
Learn more about all-electric appliances and rebates at this upcoming webinar.
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How Does It Feel to Be Connected, RIGHT NOW?
Applicants ages 14-21 are invited to take this
Short Film Challenge. Projects should be presented in English or subtitled in English. Films should be no longer than three minutes. All films will be considered for a finalist award and presentation during a special virtual event in Fall 2020. A jury comprised of creative leaders in film/TV/digital will select the ten finalists. Finalists receive exclusive filmmaker engagements and prizes. Submissions are due Friday, August 28, at 5:00 p.m. PDT.
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Shop Burlingame - your tax dollars support City services!
A message from the Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce
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