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Small Action, Big Impact
On average, a one minute shower uses two gallons of water. We often let the shower run for a minute or two as it gets hot. That’s a lot of water down the drain! Burlingame resident Ann Wallach shared her family's "small action, big impact" action to address this issue. They keep a bucket in the shower to capture the lost water and use it elsewhere. She also suggests taking "Navy showers" – that’s when you turn off the water while you lather and shampoo. Thank you Ann for the tips and making a big impact through small actions!
Here are some more water-saving tips in the shower:
- Keep your showers to five minutes or less.
- Avoid baths, which use at least two to five times more water than showers.
- Choose water-efficient shower heads when replacements are needed.
If you have a small action with a big impact – either at home, work, or school – please tell us about it. We would love to highlight it in this eNews. Send your Small Action, Big Impact story to smichael@burlingame.org.
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Upcoming Parking Lot Closure
Lot E, off Park Road near Burlingame Avenue, will be closing soon to make way for the new town square and mixed use development at the former post office location at 220 Park Road. Construction is expected to begin mid-August. A new City parking structure just south of Howard will be opening late summer and will provide 366 parking spaces.
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B(U)Y THE BOOK
The Burlingame Library Foundation is excited to share a novel way for you to expand and enhance the Burlingame Public Library's book collections!
With a tax-deductible donation, you can add a new book (or books!) directly to the library and make a dedication with a beautiful, custom bookplate adhered to the front flyleaf. It’s an opportunity to applaud a child’s progress in school, thank a friend, honor a loved one, or celebrate a graduation!
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Recycle Your Plastic Bags, Bubble Wrap, Film Packaging
Thanks to Safeway, Burlingame can now collect plastic film packaging for recycling – including plastic bags, Ziploc bags, bread bags, and bubble wrap. Drop off your clean plastic film packaging (without any food residue, please) at the kiosk bin inside the entrance of Safeway. Safeway collects, then delivers the plastic wrap to Trex, where it’s remade into outdoor products like decks and benches.
Plastic film packaging can take decades to decompose in the landfill. And when it doesn’t make it to the landfill, plastic film packaging litters our environment, especially beaches and oceans. It also breaks down into microplastics, which are ingested by animals and even people. Take advantage of this local opportunity to recycle plastic film packaging. See the full list of what IS and IS NOT accepted here. |
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Relief for Customers With Utility Bill Debt
Extended Through September 30
In an effort to provide relief to residents and small businesses who are behind on their utility payments, PG&E will suspend disconnections for non-payment of bills through September 30, 2021.
Under this decision, customers with bills over 60 days old will be automatically enrolled in a 24-month payment plan. There is an opt-out provision for customers who do not want to be enrolled in the payment plans. Nothing prevents customers enrolled in payment plans from applying for assistance from relief programs, accelerating payments, or paying off entirely their utility arrearage to better fit their own circumstances.
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Rent and Utility Assistance for Landlords and Renters
Extended Through September 30
Recently, Governor Newsom signed legislation to extend the California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program, the State's eviction moratorium and rent relief program, to September 30, 2021. Qualifying renters and landlords are eligible for 100% of rent and utilities owed.
Resources for landlords and tenants, including applications and program details in several languages, can be found online at the Housing is Key application portal, or by calling 1‑833‑430‑2122.
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Economic Development & Recovery
(not all events included here are sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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Free Classes for Businesses
Offered by the Northern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Small Business Financials Boot Camp Part 1 of 3
July 13, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Marketing Your Business
July 15, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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The Fresh Market!
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Park Road at Burlingame Avenue
TODAY ONLY at the Fresh Market from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (or until supplies run out), free shopping tote bags and water bottles.
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.
- Wash hands/ refrain from touching your face.
- Wash all produce before consumption.
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Thank You and Congratulations to Mariko Jesse, Brian Tobin, and Nancy J.
Our Week Three Pledge to Choose Burlingame Winners!
This week's pledge to Choose Burlingame highlighted local home decor and furnishing businesses. Mariko Jesse won $50 in gifts from her favorite store, Therapy, on Burlingame Ave. Runners up Brian Tobin listed Floral Art & Decor and Nancy J. listed Pottery Barn as their favorite local home furnishing and decor businesses. They will receive promotional tote bags and water bottles. See the list of other businesses supported by our community below.
Are you ready to take the Week Four pledge and list your favorite CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES business?
You are encouraged to take the challenge every week. Prize winners will be announced Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., via Facebook Live at @BurlingameCityHall.
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Love Local. Buy Local. Choose Burlingame.
Visit MODA Eco Spa & Wellness
In need of some self-care? Check out MODA Eco Spa & Wellness on 348 Lorton Avenue and give your skin a refresh. Summer intern Isabella took a look inside one of MODA's treatment rooms in this brief video. You may also v isit their website here: https://www.modaecospa.com/.
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Love Local. Buy Local. Choose Burlingame.
Visit Lefty's Sports Card Store
Local business Lefty's Sports Card Store is located in Burlingame Plaza at 1859 El Camino Real. Lefty's is a full service hobby shop offering baseball cards, autographed sports memorabilia, novelty candy, games, and so much more!
Lefty's even hosts live player/coach visits and signings and Pokemon game events! Check out their website now and click this one-minute video to get a sneak peek inside their store.
Would you like to highlight your Burlingame business? Email iyee@burlingame.org.
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Community Updates (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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El Camino Real (ECR) Roadway Renewal Project
Virtual Meeting
Wednesday July 14, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
visit www.ElCaminoRealProject.com for details
In-Person Meeting (outside and in accordance with public health protocols)
Friday July 16, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Burlingame High School, 1 Mangini Way
The Caltrans Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIR/EIS) for the El Camino Real Roadway Renewal project is now available for public review at www.ElCaminoRealProject.com.
Caltrans will be holding two public meeting options (one virtual and one in-person) to help present information to the public. Public comments related to this document are welcome through August 2, 2021. These meetings will give the public an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the project. Please visit www.ElCaminoRealProject.com for more information about these events.
To receive project updates in alternative formats or languages, contact Alejandro Lopez at 510-385-6856, or email ecrproject@dot.ca.gov.
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How to Electrify and Decarbonize Single Family Homes
Tuesday, July 13, 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Presenters will also provide information on the benefits of electric energy and the "Watt Diet" concept.
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6th Annual Veterans and Patriots Recognition Event
Seeking Veterans, Patriots, and Enterprises
November 2021
The County of San Mateo Veterans Commission is calling for nominations for its 6th annual Veterans Recognition Event now until the close of business on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
If you know a veteran, or a patriot, or an organization that is making a difference for veterans and the community, please consider nominating them for this wonderful recognition. You can see some of the previous honorees here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/7787130
There are three categories of honorees that can be nominated:
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Veteran of the Year for a veteran who lives in San Mateo County and who has gone above and beyond the scope of their daily work in service to the community;
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Patriot of the Year for a non-veteran who lives in San Mateo County and works with veterans, veterans causes, or organizations; and,
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Enterprise of the Year for a for-profit or not-for-profit enterprise that has significant operations in San Mateo County working with veterans or to improve the lives of veterans.
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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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