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South El Camino Real Water Main Improvements Project and Bayside Water Valve Replacement Project
Construction of the South El Camino Real Water Main Improvements Project and Bayside Water Valve Replacement Project is anticipated to begin on May 3, 2021. The City’s Contractor, Cratus Inc., will begin construction activities to replace the existing water main and service lines along El Camino Real from Sanchez Avenue to Burlingame Avenue and from Howard Avenue to Peninsula Avenue. Access to and from El Camino Real will be limited during construction operations. Traffic control measures will be in place to direct traffic flow. Please use alternate routes if possible. Construction activities will also include the replacement of four water valves at two different site locations. The first site is near Gilbreth Road and Stanton Road, and the second site is near Adrian Road and David Road. The work is anticipated to continue through early 2022.
What to Expect During Construction:
- Construction work hours on El Camino Real (Caltrans' jurisdiction and right-of-way) will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Any update to work hours will be posted in this eNews.
- Construction work hours within the City’s right-of-way will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekdays.
- Temporary parking restrictions will be posted at least 48 hours in advance.
- There will be partial roadway closures within the active construction area. Plan for some short delays accessing properties or driveways. The contractor will temporarily place metal plates over open trenches to provide access when needed.
- There will be uneven pavement and metal plates between construction and re-paving activities.
- 48 hours advance notice will be given for temporary water shutoff as required to connect to existing infrastructure. We do not anticipate water shut off for more than 8 hours.
- Although your water and sewer service will not be interrupted without proper advance notification, you may be requested to minimize the use of toilets, showers, laundry, dishwasher, etc. while work is underway.
- The Contractor should not need to enter your home. If there is a need to enter your home due to an emergency, the Contractor will be accompanied by a City representative who will show proper identification.
We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation. We will have a field inspector on site should you need any assistance due to project activities. If you have any questions, please contact the Project Inspector Jaime Hernandez at 707-494-9510.
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Get Ready for Earth Day
Our favorite day of the year is coming up - Earth Day! It's a time to hug trees, appreciate our Earth, and take positive actions for the environment.
Read: The Burlingame Library is kicking off its Burlingame Reads program with The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler - a novel that touches on climate disaster, equity, and hope for the future. Pick up a free copy at the Library and join the community book discussion. More information here.
Learn: What Will Sea Level Rise Adaptation Look Like? Learn what's being done to make our community more resilient to sea level rise, flooding, and coastal erosion. Thursday, April 22, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom. Register here
Smile: Have you seen our Earth Day pop-up window display in downtown Burlingame and Broadway? Take a photo as a butterfly and share @burlingame_sustainability on Instagram.
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Pictured above from left to right: Burlingame's "Junior Sustainability Coordinator", Sustainability Coordinator, and "Junior Assistant to the City Manager" outside the pop-up Earth Day display on Burlingame Avenue. Thank you to the landlords and properties managers on Burlingame Avenue and Broadway for letting us use their vacant storefronts to celebrate Earth Day! |
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Updates on COVID-19
It's hard to keep up with all the COVID-19 related news lately. Here is a brief summary to get you up-to-date!
- As vaccine eligibility expands to residents ages 16 and older on April 15, vaccine supply remains severely constrained. Check with your primary care provider and/or pharmacies for appointments.
- There are now 33 pharmacy locations offering vaccines in San Mateo County, including Rite Aid, Safeway/Albertsons, Costco, CVS, and Walgreens. New sites are added every few days.
- With supplies limited, the County continues to focus on community clinics and eligible local residents in lower-income neighborhoods.
- The California Department of Public Health has issued new guidelines for gatherings and live events. Starting on April 15, outdoor gatherings for counties in the Orange Tier increase to 50 people. For private events or meetings such as receptions or conferences, outdoor gatherings are limited to 100 people.
- The California Department of Public Health has also updated its travel guidance. CDPH and the CDC recommend delaying travel until persons are fully vaccinated.
- On April 6, 2021, Gov. Newsom announced that California will fully open its economy on June 15 and end the Blueprint for a Safer Economy if two criteria are met:
- Vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to be inoculated
- Hospitalization rates are stable and low
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Downtown Broadway Fast EV Chargers Now Accept Teslas
Tesla drivers can now charge at the EVgo fast chargers in Lot Y located at 1133 Chula Vista Ave. The improved chargers now accept all EV vehicles: Teslas, CHAdeMO, and CCS/SAE plugs. Fast chargers can offer a full charge in about 30 minutes for many EVs.
For Level 2 charging, users can visit the EV chargers at City Hall and the Burlingame Caltrain station; and look out for the 24 Level 2 EV chargers soon to be installed in the new Highland Parking Structure!
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Jenia Johnson Trust Sponsors Senior Lounge in New Burlingame Community Center
Other Naming Opportunities Available
The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Foundation announced that the senior lounge in the new Burlingame Community Center will be named after Jenia Johnson. The Jenia Johnson Trust saw this as an ideal opportunity to honor the late Jenia Johnson. “Jenia Johnson was a long-time advocate for seniors. She would be proud to know that her support will make the new senior lounge an extra-special space in the new Burlingame Community Center,” said Duane O’Dell for the Trust. For information about options for naming sponsorships in the new community center, go to www.burlingamecommunitycenter.org. |
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Economic Development & Recovery
(not all events included here are sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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Grants for Women Health and Wellness Entrepreneurs
Neutrogena® is teaming up with IFundWomen to give women-owned businesses in the health and wellness space a fresh start in 2021.
"To combat the disproportionate impacts of the pandemic on wellness-oriented businesses & women, Neutrogena® is focused on providing a fresh start to qualified entrepreneurs who are focused on improving the health & wellness of their own communities through their businesses."
"Through this program, 10 qualified women entrepreneurs across the U.S. will each receive a $10,000 grant to support their fresh start after a challenging year in business."
Applications are open through April 26. To learn more about the IFundWomen x Neutrogena® Fund, please click here.
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The Sunday Fresh Market!
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 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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Hurray for Boba Tea!
This week, Burlingame's high school correspondents Ella and Ava give us the low down on a Bay Area favorite: boba tea! If you haven’t had boba tea do you even live in the Bay Area? What’s your favorite boba tea? #SmallBusinessWednesday #BurlingameSupportsSmallBusinesses #BurlingameShopsLocal
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Community Updates (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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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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