December 19, 2019
Please note: The eNews will not be published on December 26, 2019 and January 2, 2020 due to the holiday season.
City Hall Closed December 24, 25, and 31, and January 1

The building at 501 Primrose Road will be closed, but you can still access information and services by visiting the City's online Action Center. In addition, you may report issues by submitting an online service request or downloading the accessBurlingame app on your Apple or Android device.
City Bids Farewell to Fire Chief and Welcomes New Mayor

On Monday, during its last session of 2019, the Burlingame City Council honored Fire Chief John Kammeyer for his years of service and leadership with the City of Burlingame. Outgoing Mayor Donna Colson presented Chief Kammeyer with a proclamation and then turned the gavel over to her colleague Emily Beach during the annual Installation and Rotation of Councilmembers. Welcome Mayor Beach!
Pictured above from the left, Community Development Director Kevin Gardiner, Finance Director Carol Augustine, City Librarian Brad McCulley, Human Resources Director Sonya Morrison, Parks and Recreation Director Margaret Glomstad, City Attorney Kathleen Kane, Councilmember Ann O'Brien Keighran, Police Chief Mike Matteucci, Councilmember Ricardo Ortiz, outgoing Mayor Donna Colson, Fire Chief John Kammeyer, incoming Mayor Emily Beach, Councilmember Michael Brownrigg, City Manager Lisa Goldman, Public Works Director Syed Murtuza, City Clerk's Assistant Andrew Kwoka, and City Clerk Meaghan Hassel-Shearer.
Stitch It Forward

The City of Burlingame would like to extend a special thanks to the kind-hearted patrons and members of the Library's weekly "Sit and Stich" group who contributed nearly 50 knitted and crocheted beanies for the Library's October “Stitch It Forward” drive to benefit Bay Area Border Relief.
 
Bay Area Border Relief is a local grassroots volunteer organization that offers humanitarian support to asylum seekers at the Texas/Mexico border by collecting and distributing donations from all over the Bay Area. These donations include clothing and basic supplies like sleeping bags, tents, art and school supplies, toiletries, and more. For more information, visit:  https://www.bayareaborderrelief.org
 
This is just one more example of how the Library puts its mission statement into action by sparking creativity to strengthen connections!
City's Finance Dept is Seeking a Full-time Management Analyst

The City of Burlingame is seeking a full-time Management Analyst in the Finance Department. Click here to learn more about the position and the application process.
Pick Your Favorite Bike Route

Visit WalkBikeBurlingame.com and use the interactive map to “Like” or “Dislike” bike route recommendations and make comments on the proposed bicycle and pedestrian network. The website will remain open for a few more weeks and close for public comments on February 20, 2020. Your input will be used for the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan – the blueprint for where the City should construct future bike lanes. Help the City improve cycling and pedestrian access in Burlingame by visiting WalkBikeBurlingame.com.
San Mateo County Carpool 2.0 Rewards Program

The City of Burlingame encourages residents to sign up for the Carpool 2.0 Rewards Program. Carpoolers can receive up to $100 in e-gift cards from over 70 retailers and charities for carpooling in San Mateo County!

The Carpool 2.0 Program rewards all forms of carpooling, from driving to work with your co-workers to using carpool apps to find carpool partners. Carpool 2.0 aims to increase local carpool ridership during peak travel periods in order to reduce single occupancy vehicles, traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, and the demand for parking.

This program will help Burlingame residents and employees in the downtown commercial districts and employment centers carpool and receive rewards, while minimizing negative impacts to our environment and reducing the parking demand in Burlingame.  

For every 10 carpool days tracked, commuters can claim a $25 e-gift card reward, up to $100. All rewards are subject to verification. To learn more about the program, including how to get started, please visit Commute.org.
Events Around Town
Save the Date - Royal Ball
January 11, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave.

The Royal Ball will be here before you know it! Get dressed in your best outfit and prepare to dance the night away with your date. Princesses and princes (ages 3-12) may ask anyone (over 18 years old) to accompany them as their evening companion. All children must be accompanied by an adult. A great feast will be provided along with a royal Master of Ceremony and DJ. The cost is $50 per couple for residents and $58 per couple for non-residents. Chaperones with multiple young royals can purchase additional discounted tickets. Click here to register , or call 650-558-7300.
Community Events (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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