Earth Day is Coming
April 22, 2020 will mark the 50th Anniversary of
Earth Day. Earth Day began in San Francisco in 1970 and has since inspired many environmental regulations, community clean-ups, and an overall appreciation for our beautiful and astounding planet.
Please visit the City's
Earth Day web page for interesting online events and ideas for actions to protect our planet, including:
- A 50th Anniversary proclamation by our City Council
- A Zoom event hosted by the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame on eating less meat - one of the simplest and most impactful climate actions a person can take
- Ideas for 50 actions for 50 years we can do from home for the environment.
Please continue to take care of your health and the environment by staying distant.
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Allowable Construction Activities During Shelter-in-Place Order
- Projects immediately necessary to the maintenance, operation, or repair of Essential Infrastructure;
- Projects associated with Healthcare Operations, including creating or expanding Healthcare Operations, provided that such construction is directly related to the COVID-19 response;
- Affordable housing that is or will be income-restricted, including multi-unit or mixed-use developments containing at least 10% income-restricted units;
- Public works projects if specifically designated as an Essential Governmental Function by the lead governmental agency;
- Shelters and temporary housing, but not including hotels or motels;
- Projects immediately necessary to provide critical non-commercial services to individuals experiencing homelessness, elderly persons, persons who are economically disadvantaged, and persons with special needs;
- Construction necessary to ensure that existing construction sites that must be shut down under this Order are left in a safe and secure manner, but only to the extent necessary to do so; and,
- Construction or repair necessary to ensure that residences and buildings containing Essential Businesses are safe, sanitary, or habitable to the extent such construction or repair cannot reasonably be delayed;
This is a change from the first version of the Health Officer Order, which had previously allowed housing as a category to be deemed essential. Now, only housing that has 10% or more income-restricted units are considered essential. In Burlingame, these projects are considered essential:
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Help Improve Our Census Participation Rate Burlingame!
In a time when we are all feeling out of control, there is one simple thing we can do (from home!) to ensure enough future funding for emergency response teams, healthcare, and other critical community services. Participate in the 2020 Census at mycensus2020.gov, or by phone at 1-844-330-2020.
Burlingame's current participation rate is 57.1%, or ninth place for the County. The City of San Carlos is in first place with a participation rate of 65%. Curious about participation rates?
Click here to learn more.
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Burlingame eLibrary
Did you know your library card gives you free access to online tutoring, language learning, and a large collection of online education courses? Download the Burlingame Public Library app for quick access to all of these resources (available for
Apple and
Android by searching "Burlingame Public Library").
In addition, there is a
streamlined eLibrary page on the Library's website for quick access to the useful eResources. Please contact bplref@plsinfo.org if you have any questions.
Below is a list of a few of the educational eResources available:
RBdigital Magazines - Your library card gives you access to 130 different digital magazines, including popular titles such as "Bon Appetit", "Cosmopolitan", "Dwell", "Elle", "Family Handyman", "Food Network", "Hello", "HGTV", "Maclife", "National Geographic", "O", "The New Yorker", "The Week", "Wired", and more. There is also a selection of Chinese and Spanish language magazines.
Tutor.com - Free live tutoring sessions, resume reviews, homework assistance, exam prep, and more.
Universal Class - Over 500 online courses in topics like accounting, alternative medicine, business, computer training, office skills, real estate, web development, and more.
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No Commercial Landscaping or Gardening Permitted During the Shelter-in-Place Order for COVID-19
According to the County,
commercial landscaping and gardening services are NOT permitted under the Shelter-in-Place Order as they are considered non-essential business activities. Emergency repairs to irrigation are permitted, and residents themselves are still allowed to landscape and garden on their own property.
You are responsible for notifying your gardeners not to come to your property.
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PG&E Gas Inspections
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has notified the City it will be performing regular gas meter inspections to look for corrosion (rust). If a meter with corrosion is identified, PG&E will repair and/or replace the meter as necessary.
PG&E employees and contractors will be on foot with mobile tablets to conduct these inspections. They will be in safety gear and carry photo identification, which they will be happy to present upon your request.
You can verify their presence in your neighborhood by calling PG&E's customer service line at 1-800-PGE-5000.
Inspections will be conducted Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through September 2020. For more information, visit pge.com/gas.
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Fresh Market Now Open For 2020 Season
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Park Road at Burlingame Avenue
Please follow these important tips for shopping the Fresh Market during the County's Shelter-in-Place Order
- Come to the market in good health; please stay home if unwell
- 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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BART Updates
Monday - Friday service is 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (previously 5:00 a.m. - midnight)
Monday - Friday service will run every 30 minutes systemwide all day
Saturday - Sunday service is 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (previously started at 6:00 a.m.)
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Burlingame Trolley Service Suspended
Burlingame Trolley service has been suspended. The City will notify residents when it is up and running again.
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Caltrain Hillsdale Station to Temporarily Close Starting in May
During the closure, trains that currently stop at the Hillsdale Station will now serve the Belmont Station instead. A new weekday and weekend timetable, effective May 16, will be made available online as soon as possible, pending service updates related to COVID-19. Click
here to learn more.
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U.S. 101 Construction Impacts
Project construction from Whipple Avenue (in Redwood City) to I-380 (in South San Francisco) in San Mateo County is underway. Caltrans is constructing express lanes on U.S. 101 from the San Mateo County/Santa Clara County line to I-380 in South San Francisco. Construction is expected to be completed in 2022.
Due to low traffic volumes, construction hours have been adjusted.
Learn more about the project here.To sign up for weekly or quarterly updates, email with the subject line 'Weekly' or 'Quarterly' to 101express@dot.ca.gov. Follow the project on Twitter
@CaltransD4.
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Community Events
(events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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Take a Bite Out of Climate Change
April 21, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
via Zoom
This program will explore why moving away from meat and toward plant protein is often cited as the #1 step to counter the climate crisis. Debra Shapiro, a certified, plant-based nutrition coach, will talk about the Green Monday movement and how easy it is to change your diet. She will also answer your questions.
This free event is hosted by the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame. Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Click here to register.
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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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