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Weekend U.S. 101 Ramp Closures in Burlingame
As part of Caltrans' ongoing 101 Express Lanes Project, the following ramps are scheduled for closure from 7:00 p.m. tomorrow evening through 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning:
- Northbound Anza Boulevard, Northbound U.S. 101 On-Ramp
- Northbound U.S.101, Northbound Anza Boulevard Off-Ramp
For more information, or to sign up for regular updates, visit the project website. |
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Burlingame's Affordable Housing Program
The first step to learning more about the City of Burlingame’s Below Market Rental Program is to attend an online HouseKeys BMR Rental Program Orientation (see Events Around Town section below for more details).
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Burlingame's Measure I Citizens' Oversight Committee Seeks to Fill Three Vacancies
In November 2018, Burlingame’s voters approved Measure I, a retail transactions and use tax of ¼ percent, which effectively increases the sales tax rate in Burlingame from 9.25 percent to 9.50 percent.
In addition to requiring a separate external audit of the collections and expenditures of the new transactions tax, the Measure also provides for the establishment of a Citizens’ Oversight Committee appointed by the City Council to review and report on the receipt of revenue and expenditure of funds from the Measure I tax. Members of the Committee must be residents of the city or representatives of Burlingame businesses.
The Oversight Committee will annually review the auditors’ findings regarding the revenues and expenditures and transmit a statement regarding that review to the City Council. In addition, the Oversight Committee will provide oversight of any bonds that are backed in whole or in part by the Measure I revenues.
The City is seeking to fill three vacant seats on the Measure I Citizens’ Oversight Committee. The application deadline is Friday, February 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
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City's New Public Records Request Portal
The City Clerk’s Office has created an online form for the public to use when filing public records requests! Public records requests are an important part of the transparency of any local government. Under the California Public Records Act, staff has ten days to review your records request to determine what records the City has that are responsive.
Using the online form will ensure that your public records request:
- Reaches the right department,
- Is answered in a timely manner, and
- Provides you with a receipt of your request.
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The Broadway Arch
"Burlingame Before" Series - Episode 6
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Provide Your Input on the Chapin Avenue Feasibility Study
The City of Burlingame is conducting a study to determine the feasibility of converting Chapin Avenue, between El Camino Real and Primrose Road, into a green street with landscape-based systems to capture and treat stormwater runoff. Pedestrian and traffic improvements are also being considered.
Over the past several months, the City received feedback from residents, business owners, and property owners on desired features for this street. We are now pleased to present two alternatives for public input. Click here to access the online survey and give us your feedback. |
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The Sunday Fresh Market is Back!
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:
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Leave your pets at home, please. By order of the San Mateo County Health Department, no dogs are allowed in Burlingame’s Fresh Market.
- Come to the market in good health; please stay home if unwell.
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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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City Council's 2021-2022 Goal Setting Session
Saturday, January 23, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
via Zoom. Meeting ID: 893 9908 2116. Passcode: 263982.
All are welcome to attend the City Council's Annual Goal Setting Session via Zoom. There will be two opportunities for public comment.
Meeting topics will include:
- an overview of the City's strategic priorities
- an update on Burlingame's five infrastructure priorities (sea level rise, city hall modernization and safety updates, the Rollins Road Specific Plan, undergrounding power lines on El Camino Real, and the Broadway grade separation project)
- a review of the financial and operational impacts of COVID-19
- discussion of the City's post COVID-19 economic recovery and response
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First Public Meeting - Burlingame's Transition to District Elections
Monday, February, 1 at 5:30 p.m.
via Zoom. Meeting ID: 873 9680 2731. Passcode: 193507
Help make your community a better place. The City of Burlingame will be hosting its first virtual hearing on the districting process to ensure that your community is fairly represented. Burlingame will be drawing district lines to create five (5) districts, and your input is needed to ensure that our Councilmembers represent the communities in which they live, work, and play.
Members of the public may submit public comments for this item in three ways:
2. Raise your Zoom hand during the meeting to comment live
3. Use the Zoom chat feature to submit your comment to the City Clerk
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City of Burlingame – Rental Below Market Rate (BMR) Program Webinar Orientations
During these online orientations, the Housekeys team will help you navigate the process, understand affordable housing basics, and identify rental opportunities that work for you and your family. All applicants, co-applicants, partners, and married and domestic partnerships are required to attend an orientation before participating in a City of Burlingame BMR Rental Program opportunity drawing. |
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Community Updates (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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Calling All Young Filmmakers!
Saturday, January 23, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Students in grades 4 through 12 who live or attend school in San Mateo County are invited to learn tips on creating videos at this free Film Workshop.
The workshop will be taught by members of Burlingame High School’s Environmental Club to help students who wish to enter the CEC Student Film Fest, which is cosponsored by the club and the Citizens Environmental Council (CEC).
Entries are due March 1 for the annual contest, which invites students to enter videos on the environmental topic of their choice. CEC is providing cash prizes that will be awarded to student filmmakers in three categories: grades 4-5 ($100), grades 6-8 ($150), and high school ($350). The final entries will be screened and winners will be announced at the Film Fest on March 23. There is no charge to enter.
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Business & Professional Opportunities for Economic Recovery (events not sponsored by City of Burlingame)
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Kickstart Your Business Orientation
Wednesday, January 27, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Attend this webinar to hear about lessons learned from COVID-19, tips from businesses that are currently thriving, key business issues to think about, and the three roles of an entrepreneur. This event is hosted by Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center. |
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Free Social Media Marketing App for Local Businesses
Burlingame resident and CEO of BaseX Inc., Shashikant Senger, recently reached out to the City of Burlingame to share information about PrepperX, a free social media marketing app he and his team have developed to “help local businesses thrive” and improve their businesses “during these tough times”.
The app offers small businesses several benefits including:
- auto generated and intelligently scheduled digital marketing content, including ready-made social media posts
- the ability to cross-promote with noncompeting and complementary local businesses
- an exclusive communication platform for all Burlingame businesses to stay connected with each other.
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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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