April 11, 2019
California Drive Roundabout Completed

The City of Burlingame is proud to announce the completion of the California Drive Roundabout Project! California Drive now features two lanes in each direction through the new roundabout. All newly installed crosswalks will be open to pedestrians. Bellevue Avenue and Lorton Avenue access from southbound California Drive will also be open to drivers and cyclists.


As a reminder, for safety purposes, please:
•       pay attention to pedestrians crossing at the newly installed crosswalks;
•       reduce your speed to the 15 m.p.h. posted speed limit;
•       pay attention to all posted traffic signs;
•       allow cyclists full use of the travel lane; and,
•       yield to traffic already in the roundabout. Vehicles and cyclists already in the roundabout have the right-of-way.

There will be a ribbon cutting celebration in Parking Lot O on Wednesday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
"Burlingame Talks Shop" Minute Survey #4

In anticipation of the upcoming Burlingame Talks Shop forum on April 17, the City's Community Development Department has posted a “minute survey” each week leading up to the event. The questions will provide a glimpse into the types of things the City is thinking about to keep our shopping districts vibrant and relevant. Each survey will take just a minute to complete, and you’ll see the results at the end.

This week: What do you buy online vs. in person? Click here to take the survey.

Are you interested in attending Burlingame Talks Shop? It's less than a week away! Visit the Eventbrite page to learn more and register.
Refrigerator Recycling Program

Got an old refrigerator or freezer hogging energy in your home? Peninsula Clean Energy has partnered with ARCA Recycling to collect units and ensure they are properly recycled. ARCA Recycling will pick up your unit for free and mail you a $35 check for participating. By properly recycling your fridge or freezer, you’ll save money on your energy bill, help prevent potent greenhouse gases from escaping into the atmosphere, and prevent contaminants from getting into the landfill. To learn more about program qualifications and to schedule your pickup, click here, or call 888-646-2196.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Workshop

The City of Burlingame is in the process of updating its Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. This plan will focus on enhancing Burlingame’s bicycle and pedestrian network, including on-street bike routes, Bay Trail connections, pedestrian facilities, and street and highway crossings.

Residents are invited to offer input regarding the Master Plan and speak with the project team at a public workshop on Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Burlingame Recreation Center. This is a great opportunity to give suggestions on where biking and walking improvements can be made throughout the city. During the workshop, the team will introduce the project, go over goals, review the project schedule, and answer any questions about the overall process. This will be the first of many public input meetings where the team will seek to understand the community’s challenges, trouble spots, and thoughts on biking and walking in Burlingame.

Can’t make the workshop? Visit the project website and use the interactive map tool to let us know where you would like to see bicycle and pedestrian improvements take place around Burlingame.
Business Landscape Award Nomination Form for 2019

The Burlingame Beautification Commission will be accepting applications for the Business Landscape Award through June 3, 2019. This award recognizes businesses that have beautiful landscaping that help make Burlingame better.

Environmental Tip of the Week
Reduce food waste by composting food scraps

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, food scraps and yard waste currently make up about 30 percent of what we throw away. Making compost with food scraps keeps these materials out of the landfill where they would otherwise take up space and release methane, a potent greenhouse gas. 

If you are interested in composting at home or in an apartment but don’t know where to start, the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability is offering free composting workshops. County residents get $65-$100 off compost or worm bins and workshop attendees will receive an additional $25 discount. Register for a composting workshop at www.smcsustainability.org/events. 
Events Around Town
California Drive Roundabout Discussion
Hosted by the Traffic, Safety, and Parking Commission Meeting
Tonight! 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Rd.

The purpose of this discussion is for staff to provide a brief background on the project and to update the Traffic, Safety, and Parking Commission (TSPC). The related staff report is available here.
Burlingame Library Foundation
Spring Used Book Sale
Friday, April 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lane Room, Burlingame Public Library (please use Bellevue Ave. entrance)

Do you love bargains? Do you love books? The Burlingame Library Foundation Spring Book Sale is the place for you. Find thousands of gently used books for adults and children, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. "Like new" cook books make great gifts and many children’s books are perfect for pre-school or classrooms. Some items are $2 and many are less! On "Book Bargains by the Bag" Sunday, the cost is $5/grocery bag.
"Bullies Anonymous"
April 12, 7:00 p.m. and April 13, 1:00 p.m.
Multi-purpose Room, Lincoln Elementary, 1801 Devereux Dr.

Come see this musical production about bullying performed by Burlingame elementary students and presented by the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department's after-school enrichment program.

This event is free and open to the public.  "Bullies Anonymous" is a fun, non-threatening way to teach students serious lessons about the different kinds of bullying and how to deal with bullying at school.
Shelter Fundamentals Operations Training
Thursday, April 18, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave.

The purpose of this free class is to prepare you with the essential information needed to open, organize, operate, and close a disaster shelter. Participate as an individual or bring your entire group, and learn as a team how to help your community when a major disaster occurs. This workshop is free, but participants must register before the class. Space is limited. Contact the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department at 650-558-7300 to register.
Traveling Beyond Your Comfort Zone by Francis Tapon
Monday, April 22, 6:30 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave.

Sponsored by the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Foundation, this is the first of a series of presentations featuring local individuals who will present topics related to sports, recreation, and outdoor adventure. Click here to register, or call 650-558-7300. The fee is $10 on or before April 8, and $20 afterwards. 100% of funds will be used to improve Burlingame parks.
Teen Conversations with Council
Wednesday, April 24, 6:00 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave.

Teens in the community are invited to join the first "Conversations with Council" event. Mayor Donna Colson and Councilmember Ricardo Ortiz look forward to addressing questions from teens in Burlingame. Click here to sign up. For more information, contact Nicole Rath at nrath@burlingame.org 
Community Events (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
One Book One County Event with Co-Creators of John Lewis’s Book "March"
Wednesday, April 17, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City

Andrew Aydin, co-author and Digital Director & Policy Advisor to Georgia congressman John Lewis, and Nate Powell, esteemed illustrator, will be at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City on April 17. The San Mateo County Office of Education is reading "March" for its One Book One County Program, with participation from various libraries throughout the Peninsula Library System, nicely combining with Burlingame Library’s California Center for the Book to Action program! 

SMCMVCD Open House
Thursday, April 18, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
1351 Rollins Rd., Burlingame

The San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMCMVCD) annual open house will feature refreshments, prizes, children’s activities, tours, demonstrations, educational displays, and a chance to meet the vector control technicians and other staff who make San Mateo County a safer and healthier place to work, live, and visit.

Everyone is welcome! No RSVP is required.
How Climate Change Will Cost You Money
Thursday, April 18, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lane Room, Burlingame Public Library

Experts will explain how climate change could negatively affect your property, your insurance rates, your health, and your quality of life – and what you can do about it.

This free program is sponsored by the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame (CEC) and is cosponsored by the San Mateo Chapter of the Citizens' Climate Lobby. View other CEC Green Programs on Hot Topics here.
Harvesting Rainwater and Building a Rain Garden
Saturday, April 20, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Burlingame Rain Garden  on Donnelly Ave. near Primrose Rd.

Is your garden ready for the rain? This hands-on workshop will teach methods for harvesting rainwater in your garden and using native plants to soak up the rain. Discover techniques for assembling and maintaining an inexpensive rainwater system. In addition, learn the steps for installing a rain garden to help capture and treat stormwater runoff.  Register for this free workshop here.

This event is sponsored by the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame (CEC) and is funded by the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency.  View other CEC Green Programs on Hot Topics here.
2019 Bike Warrior Rodeo
Saturday, May 4, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Burlingame Intermediate School, 1715 Quesada Way

Presented by the Burlingame School District, this event features two activities: Avid4Adventure's On-bike Safety and Riding Skills Course and Silicon Valley Coalition's Commuter Bike Skills. Click here for more information. Space is limited. All participation requires a ticket. Get your free ticket here. Questions? Contact Rusty Hopewell at rhopewell@burlingameschools.org.
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