March 13, 2020
Important Message from Mayor Emily Beach

The Mayor has recorded a special message for the community, which can be accessed here. Listen to the Mayor and Councilmember Ortiz share their message in Spanish here.

In addition, the Mayor, City Council, and City staff thank you for your patience as we work to determine how to proceed in the best interests of the community during the public health emergency caused by COVID-19. The health and well-being of the community and our employees is of paramount importance. We are working in coordination with San Mateo County, San Mateo County Health, and peers in neighboring cities during this ever-changing situation.  

After reviewing the executive order from Governor Newsom and updated orders from the County, the City of Burlingame has decided to take the following actions to help flatten the curve and reduce the spread of the virus:

  • Programs offered by the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department are being postponed/canceled effective Saturday, March 14, through Friday, April 10. To see the full message and a list of all cancelled programs, click here. The front entrance of the Recreation Center will remain open during normal business hours so that Washington Park visitors can access the Center’s restroom facilities. The rest of the building will be closed to the public.

  • The Library has canceled all programs through April 10. In addition, the Main Library and Easton Branch will be closed to the public as of 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, through April 10. However, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Main Library only, patrons will be able to stop by and pick up available holds. This will be self-service with limited staff available, so you MUST have your library card or card number with you. Phone lines will still be open for assistance with holds or information. 

  • Offices in City Hall will be transitioning to appointment-only by Wednesday, March 18. We will provide additional information next week once the plans have been solidified.  

  • Monday’s City Council meeting will proceed, but those wishing to participate are encouraged to remain at home and email their comments either ahead of time or during the meeting to publiccomment@burlingame.org. Staff will be checking this email account regularly during the meeting. Your comment will be read out loud (the three-minute limit remains) at the appropriate time. Council meetings can be viewed online at www.burlingame.org or on television on Comcast Channel 27, Wave Channel 26, and AT&T Channel 99. 

  • The Planning Commission meeting on March 23 will proceed as scheduled, and those who wish to participate are encouraged to do so via email. All other commission and committee meetings are canceled.

This is a constantly evolving situation, and all of the dates and times listed above are subject to change. We will do our best to alert the community as soon as information becomes available via the City’s website, the eNews, NextDoor, and other social media channels.  

We recognize the disruption this public health emergency is causing to our community and local businesses. We are all in this together, and we will do our best to continue serving the community, albeit in a limited capacity, going forward.  

For more information, please check the City’s website at www.burlingame.org or email info@burlingame.org.  
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