California Roundabout Ribbon Cutting
The City held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 17, to celebrate the completion of the California Roundabout Project. Before cutting the ceremonial ribbon, Mayor Colson outlined the safety concerns presented by the previous intersection of California Drive, Lorton Avenue, and Bellevue Avenue, which wove together over 16 separate turning movements.
Made possible with a $1,000,000 grant from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority the new roundabout presents several safety enhancements including: reduced traffic speed; smoother circulation with clear rights-of-way for car, bike, and pedestrian traffic; wider crosswalks for pedestrians and landscaping treatments to provide buffer between pedestrians and motorists; roadway realignment and grading; ADA access ramps; improved safely lighting; new median islands with "Green Streets" sustainable landscaping and a storm drainage management system; comprehensive inclusion of "Complete Streets" components to better facilitate pedestrian and bicycle access; and more!
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City staff and City Council members pictured above from left to right: Art Morimoto, Assistant Director of Public Works; Andy Wong, Senior Civil Engineer; Michael Tsai, Transportation Engineer; Lisa Goldman, City Manager; Ricardo Ortiz, Councilmember; Donna Colson, Mayor; Syed Murtuza, Director of Public Works; Lisha Mai, Associate Engineer; Mayor; Michael Brownrigg, Councilmember; and, Emily Beach, Vice Mayor.
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$1,031,000 Saved in Electricity Bills in 2018
City of Burlingame customers saved $1,031,000 on their electricity bills in 2018 with Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE), while also earning national recognition for their commitment to renewable energy. Peninsula Clean Energy consistently sets its rates at 5% below PG&E’s electricity generation rates for its ECOplus product, resulting in millions of dollars of savings annually across its 290,000 customers.
This year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the City of Burlingame as a Green Power Partner, based on its commitment to purchase 100 percent renewable energy for municipal operations through PCE’s voluntary ECO100 program.
The EPA also recognized the City as a new member of its national Green Power Community program, based on community members’ use of PCE’s ECOplus clean energy mix containing at least 50 percent renewable energy.
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Welcome New Businesses!
The City of Burlingame encourages you to support and shop at our local businesses - old and new. We welcome the following new businesses.
New Businesses in the Broadway District
New Businesses in the Burlingame Avenue District
- Eddy’s Barbershop, 1200 Howard Avenue, #106
- Tuna Kahuna, 1117 Burlingame Avenue
In the Works and Coming Soon
If no website is listed, we were unable to find one at the time this newsletter was produced.
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Census Education and Outreach Request for Proposals
A fair and accurate census count is essential to numerous aspects of civic life, from allocation of billions of dollars in federal funds in California alone, to political representation at all levels of government. When census information is not accurate, it threatens to muffle the voices of historically under counted groups, including people of color, immigrants, low-income communities, and children. What’s more, California faces several unprecedented challenges to a complete and accurate Census 2020 count, including significant under funding of the U.S. Census Bureau, the proposed citizenship question, and a new online census questionnaire.
To minimize the under count in the region, the Bay Area Census Funders Collaborative – including Silicon Valley Community Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Northern California Grantmakers, and other funders – will soon be accepting proposals to support Census education and outreach efforts for hard-to-count communities in the nine-county Bay Area. Everyone counts!
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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.
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Notice: Planned Closure of Arundel Road on Saturday, May 4
A small section of Arundel Road, between Howard Avenue and Bayswater Avenue, will be closed on Saturday, May 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in order to safely accommodate Washington Elementary School's Wildcat Fest fundraising event.
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Environmental Tip of the Week
Take the Idle Free Pledge
There are many ways to celebrate Earth Month, and one way is to take the Idle Free Pledge. Idling means leaving a vehicle’s engine running when it is parked or not in use. Idling happens while drivers are waiting to pick someone up for ride-sharing, school, sports practice, or the library. Pledge to turn off your car’s engine if you will be waiting for more than 10 seconds (except in traffic) at
www.burlingame.org/idlefree.
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New! Burlingame Sings...Folk Songs!
Five Weeks of Auditions Going on Now!
Tuesdays through June 4, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave.
Burlingame Parks and Recreation presents a brand-new singing competition. Showcase your talents by performing with a folk song this year! Folk songs are found in every culture, and the options are unlimited!
If you prefer, you can sing with your friend or friends! There will be no age categories, and past "Burlingame Idol" winners and finalists are invited to compete again. Participants will audition for five weeks. At the end of the fifth week, 12 acts will be selected to perform at the Burlingame Parks & Recreation’s auditorium for a cabaret-style venue on June 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The last two weeks will be spent polishing your acts. The chosen 12 will also perform at Burlingame on the Avenue, and possibly the Millbrae Art and Wine Festival
There is a $60 entry fee. You must come to all auditions prepared with a memorized song and CD accompaniment. For more information call 650-697-6936, or email iambasque@gmail.com.
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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 $20. 100% of funds will be used to improve Burlingame parks.
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Workshop
April 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave.
The City of Burlingame is in the process of updating its Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Residents are invited to offer input. This is a great opportunity to give suggestions on where biking and walking improvements can be made throughout the city.
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.
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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
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Conversations with Council for Seniors
Thursday, May 2, 10:30 a.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave.
Would you like to learn more about your local government? Are there concerns facing the community you would like to share with a City Councilmember? Do you have questions about projects going on around town? Seniors in the community are invited to the fifth Conversations with Council (formerly called Senior Listening Sessions). Vice Mayor Beach and Councilmember Ortiz look forward to listening to your ideas and addressing your questions. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to 650-558-7300.
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Community Events
(events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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Peninsula Health Care District Study Session
Saturday, April 20, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
District Classroom, 1819 Trousdale Dr., Burlingame
The Board of Directors will discuss the 2019-2022 strategic plan.
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Register Your Kids for Soccer with Burlingame AYSO Today!
Saturday, April 27, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 4, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave.
Register for Burlingame's premier recreational youth soccer league for children aged 3-18 years old (born between January 1, 2001 and September 7, 2016). Everyone plays! Join the fun!
Burlingame AYSO brings together community members to coach, referee, and support our program with the goal of creating a fun, family-friendly environment where children can grow and develop their soccer, leadership, and life skills. Make a difference and volunteer today!
Please visit www.burlingameayso.org for more information.
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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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