Thank You Burlingame Bayfront Cleanup Volunteers!
This past Saturday, the City of Burlingame hosted its annual Bayfront Cleanup Day. Thank you to the 400+ volunteers of all ages who united together to fight pollution in our community. Participants picked up approximately 1,500 gallons of trash and 700 gallons of recyclables along two miles of the the SF Bay Trail in three hours!
The City of Burlingame would like to thank the Girl Scouts for staffing the registration booth, as well as our sponsors Veolia, Kincaid’s, Flying Food Group, It’s-It Ice Cream, and Embassy Suites, for donating food and drinks for this event.
Click here to check out photos from the day.
Did you happen to miss the event? You can still help our community by fighting pollution every day! Visit the
Burlingame pollution prevention page for a list of 10 impactful ways to reduce pollution in your home and community, and save the date for next year’s cleanup on Saturday, September 19, 2020.
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San Mateo County Carpool 2.0 Rewards Program
The City of Burlingame, in cooperation with the San Mateo County City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG), is pleased to announce the launch of the Carpool 2.0 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 to 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.
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Stitch It Forward for a Good Cause: Crochet or Knit
The Burlingame Library is collecting crocheted or knitted beanies for Bay Area Border Relief, a grassroots, humanitarian organization to help keep people warm this winter.
Beanies can be child- or adult-sized; acrylic washable yarn preferred. Please bring donations to the information desk at the Main Library by October 1, 2019.
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Caltrain 2040 Service Vision Survey
On Thursday, October 3, the Caltrain board will set the direction for its goals for the era of electric service. To inform the board, Caltrain is conducting a survey asking what people value most in the service vision, such as more frequent service at peak commute times, mid-day and weekend service, and show-up-and-go scheduling with better connections to buses and BART.
The survey will be open through early October, and Caltrain will continue to refine the business plan into early 2020.
Click here to take the survey.
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Burlingame Considering Reduction of Single-Use Plastics
Survey Closing on Monday, September 30
The City of Burlingame is considering participating in an effort led by the County of San Mateo’s Environmental Health Division and the County’s Office of Sustainability to reduce the amount of single-use disposable food ware in our city.
Please provide your input on whether the City should adopt the County's model
Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance, or something similar.
Note that this ordinance has not yet been finalized,
and the City's final version may differ from the County's model ordinance.
The objectives of the proposed ordinance are to
- Eliminate the distribution and use of disposable food service ware that is not reusable or compostable;
- Improve the health and safety of community members by eliminating disposable food service ware that is harmful; and,
- Help meet our regional stormwater permit requirement by reducing litter on our streets that ends up in our stormwater discharges.
Click this link to send the City your feedback by
Monday, September 30, 2019. Staff will respond to feedback after the comment period. Some questions may be sent to the County for further clarification. Thank you for participating!
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PCE Offering its EV Discount Program Again!
Peninsula Clean Energy is again offering a popular electric vehicle (EV) discount program that saves thousands of dollars for San Mateo County residents through a partnership with seven participating local auto dealers. The program combines guaranteed savings from dealerships with Peninsula Clean Energy rebates of $1,000 for all-electric cars or $700 for plug-in hybrids. The time-limited discounts are available from October 1 through December 31, 2019.
Buyers may stack these savings with manufacturer discounts and state and federal EV tax incentives, potentially saving an additional $10,800 or more per purchase. The program also offers significant savings on leases. See
www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/ev for details.
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Downtown Parking Mitigation Measures Update
The
Village at Burlingame Project
on City-owned parking lots F and N in the downtown area, just south of Howard Avenue, is anticipated to begin on October 8, 2019. The
Village at Burlingame
development will include 132 senior and workforce housing units, and a 368-space, multi-level, state-of-the-art public parking garage. The first phase of the project will include construction of the 5-story parking garage in parking lot N, which will provide a net increase of 162 parking spaces to the City’s parking inventory.
The City recognizes that the project may create disruptions and impact parking and encourages merchants and their employees to utilize alternative modes of transportation. In addition, the City has taken the following steps to help mitigate parking impacts during construction:
- Peninsula Parking, Inc. will provide valet-assist parking services for those with valid employee parking permits in Parking Lot A on Donnelly Avenue (upper levels only). This service was originally planned in Parking Lot F, but will now be in Parking Lot A in order to accommodate the developer’s construction needs. The valet-assist parking will enable double parking and will add more parking spaces.
- An additional 40 parking spaces have been leased from Caltrain at the Burlingame Avenue Station.
- Ongoing coordination with the Burlingame Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID) to create an employee incentive program to encourage alternative modes of transportation and to reduce the demand for parking.
The City appreciates your patience during construction and will continue to work with the merchants, DBID, and the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce to identify additional parking mitigation measures. If you have any questions, please email
lotsfnparking@burlingame.org
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Fresh Market
Thursdays (through October), 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sundays (year-round), 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Stop by for a fresh selection of seasonal produce and flowers, including many organic items. There are also retail stalls presenting local products and foods.
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"Tech Titans of China", Author Event with Rebecca Fannin
Tuesday, October 1, Reception at 6:00 p.m.; Talk at 7:00 p.m.
Lane Room, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.
Rebecca Fannin is one of the first American journalists covering China's entrepreneurial boom. She pens a weekly column for Forbes and is a special correspondent for CNBC.com. Her articles have appeared in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and Inc., among others. Her previous books include "Silicon Dragon: How China is Winning the Tech Race and Startup Asia"; and in 2010, she formed the media and events platform Silicon Dragon Ventures.
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Traffic Calming in Lyon Hoag and Surrounding Neighborhoods
Community Meeting #3
Wednesday, October 2, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave.
This is the third of three community workshops dedicated to identifying and discussing traffic calming challenges and solutions in the Lyon Hoag and the surrounding neighborhoods. Residents are encouraged to participate in finalizing the different traffic calming treatments that will be used. The City remains committed to finding solutions to improve the area and will be joined by transportation experts from Bay Area consultant firm TJKM.
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Memory Café: A Social Gathering for Those with Memory Loss
Wednesday, October 2, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Trousdale Wellness Center, 1875 Trousdale Dr.
A Memory
Café is a wonderfully welcoming place for individuals with memory loss and their care providers. The challenges of living with memory loss can sever social connections at a time when they are needed most. Memory
café gatherings are one way people with memory loss and their care partners are coming together to make new friendships and support one another. A Memory Café is a safe and comfortable space where care providers and their loved ones can socialize, listen to music, play games, and enjoy other appropriate activities. While a Memory Café is beneficial to those afflicted, it is also beneficial for care providers as an environment of mutual support and a way to exchange information. A Memory Café is not a place to “drop off” your loved one for a while, but a way to enjoy activities with them as a break from the normal routine.
This event is hosted by the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department, the Peninsula Health Care District, and Catholic Charities Aging Support Services. Light refreshments, socializing, and an optional Chair Yoga activity will be part of this month’s program. RSVP is requested, but not required, and can be made by calling the Recreation Center at 650-558-7300.
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Warriors Outsiders Drew Shiller and Grant Liffman
Monday, October 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave.
The
Burlingame Parks and Recreation Foundation has invited the hosts of NBC Sports Bay Area’s “Warriors Outsiders” to discuss the new arena in San Francisco, recent NBA player moves, and expectations for the 2019-2020 team. The cost is $20. 100% of funds will be used for Burlingame parks.
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Burlingame Talks Together About Sea Level Rise
Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lane Room, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.
Join us to talk together about sea level rise! The City has initiated a study to look at potential threats and vulnerabilities from rising sea levels, together with concepts for how we could address sea level rise in the coming decades.
The City will provide an overview of the study and adaptation measures for consideration. We would like to hear your thoughts on this topic. This study is supported by Climate Ready SMC, an initiative of the County of San Mateo Office of Sustainability.
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Step by Step Composting
Saturday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.
Learn how to make your very own compost step by step! Compost is the backbone of every healthy garden. It improves all soil types and can be the difference between success and failure with many plants! In this class, you will learn how to make compost either in your backyard or in an apartment. Come learn what you can do to improve your garden and prevent organic waste from ending up in a landfill!
Register online by clicking here.
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Community Events
(events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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Boy Scout Troop 156 Rummage Sale
Saturday, September 28, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 1500 Easton Dr., Burlingame
Boy Scout Troop 156 in Burlingame is holding a rummage sale this Saturday to raise funds for an Eagle Scout project and High Adventure Trip. This event will be in the overflow parking lot on Easton Drive at at El Camino Real.
There will be something for everyone, including tools, sports items, household items, knick-knacks, books, and more!
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Rotary Club of Burlingame's City Council Candidates Forum Lunch
Wednesday, October 2, 12:00 p.m.
Poplar Creek Golf Course, 1700 Coyote Point Dr., San Mateo
The Burlingame Rotary Club will host a Candidates Forum Lunch with all three candidates for Burlingame City Council: Emily Beach, Donna Colson, and Mike Dunham. The event will be moderated by Mark Simon, a columnist at The Daily Journal. The cost per person is $25.
Please RSVP here.
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"That '70s Concert"
Burlingame High School Fall Pop Performance
Thursday, October 3, 7:00 p.m.
San Mateo High School Performing Arts Center, 600 N. Delaware St., San Mateo
Please join the award-winning Chamber Singers, the concert choir and chorus of Burlingame and San Mateo High Schools, for a wonderful evening of popular music from the 1970s in "That ‘70s Concert,” their first performance of the academic year!
Listen to the far out sounds of ABBA, The Beatles, Harry Belafonte, Crystal Gayle, Billy Joel, and Simon and Garfunkel. Suggested donations are $10 for the general audience and $5 for students and seniors.
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Candidates Forum for Burlingame City Council
Saturday, October 5, 10:30 a.m.
Burlingame United Methodist Church, 1443 Howard Ave. (across the street from Safeway)
Burlingame City Council candidates Mike Dunham, Donna Colson, and Emily Beach will be in attendance to answer your questions! Refreshments will be provided. This event is sponsored by Housing For All Burlingame and is open to all Burlingame voters. For information, contact info@affordablehfab.com. Housing For All Burlingame asks everyone to make sure to vote this year!
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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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