Ready, Set, EVgo!
Last week, the City of Burlingame joined with
EVgo
to open six public fast chargers at 1133 Chula Vista Avenue, conveniently located in Burlingame’s charming
Broadway Business District
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The City of Burlingame has long been committed to protecting the environment. From encouraging recycling and buying clean electricity through Peninsula Clean Energy, to improving energy efficiency by replacing lighting with LEDs in City facilities, the City has worked hard to reduce its carbon footprint. In fact, the City’s 2030 Climate Action Plan Update (learn more below), includes a number of measures to “green” the community, including adding EV charging stations throughout Burlingame. Thanks to EVgo for their partnership!
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Climate Action Plan Adopted
The Burlingame City Council proudly adopted a new Climate Action Plan (CAP) this past month. Burlingame is committed to addressing climate change locally, and the CAP outlines our strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the next few decades. The CAP (updated from 2009) includes:
- An emission inventory of existing greenhouse gas emission sources in Burlingame
- 20 measures including strategies to reach zero waste, procure 100% renewable electricity, support green building and electric vehicles, and significantly cut exhaust emissions
- An Implementation Plan to track progress
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East Burlingame Avenue Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvements
Construction activities related to the East Burlingame Avenue Utility Improvements Project began early this week and will continue through March 2020, depending on weather, holidays, and other potential delays. Construction hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
As part of the
City's Capital Improvements Program, this work is necessary to replace aging infrastructure and to improve service reliability to residents. The City has contracted with Cratus, Inc. to replace the existing water system and sanitary sewer system along Burlingame Avenue between East Lane and Rollins Road.
What to Expect During Construction
- Active construction areas will have temporary parking restrictions posted at least 48 hours in advance
- There will be partial roadway closures within the active construction area
- Residents and those visiting the Washington Park and and the Recreation Center should expect minor traffic delays during construction hours. Please plan accordingly.
- There will be uneven pavement, including metal plates, between construction and re-paving activities.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Every effort will be made to minimize the disruption and noise caused by construction activities. For more information related to this utility project or other Public Works Capital Improvement Projects,
please visit www.burlingame.org/CIP, or call 650-558-7230.
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Buy a Brick and Get a Head Start on Holiday Gift Giving
The
Burlingame Parks and Recreation Foundation is a non-profit organization working to enhance the quality of life in our community and ensure that current and future generations may enjoy Burlingame's parks, trails, open spaces, and recreational facilities.
You can help the Foundation by purchasing personalized playground bricks.
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Get Ready for the Burlingame Pet Parade
There's still time to plan your costume or group entry for the 16th annual Burlingame Pet Parade, which will kick off at 10:00 a.m. on Broadway in Burlingame. Pet owners who wish to march with their pets must report to the parking lot near Broadway and Chula Vista Avenue by 9:30 a.m. There is no charge to participate, and there will be lots of free activities for children.
Dusty the Klepto Kitty, who attained national fame for pilfering items from his neighbors in San Mateo, will be the Grand Marshal of this year's parade. Tots from UMC Nursery School in Burlingame and the South San Francisco High School Marching Band will lead the parade.
Visit
BurlingamePetParade.com for more details about prize categories. School groups must register in advance by contacting Ayn Gilmore at AVR Realty in Burlingame at
ayn@avrr.com, or calling 650-342-2073.
This year’s parade is sponsored by the Broadway Merchants Association, the City of Burlingame, the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, Pet Food Express, InSync Real Estate, the Daily Journal, Korody Business Services, and Colorprint.
For more information, including contest rules, a map of the parade route, and photos of previous parades, see
BurlingamePetParade.com, or call 650-342-2073.
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Caltrain Seeks Representatives for Bicycle Advisory Committee
Caltrain is seeking people who live or work in San Mateo County to apply for its Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC), which serves as the primary venue for the interests and perspectives of bicyclists to be integrated into Caltrain planning processes.
The committee is comprised of nine volunteer members from San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties.
Click here to learn more.
Applications are due Friday, October 18, and are available at
www.caltrain.com/BAC, or by calling 650-508-6391.
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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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Google Docs for Beginners
Saturday, September 21, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tech Lab, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.
Visit the Library for another session of Tech Classes for adults and seniors! In this session, participants will learn about the Google Doc interface, tables, and charts. There are two sessions available. See the times listed above.
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Burlingame's 2019 Bayfront Cleanup
Saturday, September 21, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meet up location: 150 Anza Boulevard (behind Embassy Suites)
It's time to turn the tide on trash! On Saturday, September 21, the City of Burlingame is hosting the annual Bayfront cleanup event. Join community members to clean up the Burlingame shoreline along the SF Bay Trail. Volunteers are highly encouraged to bring their own gloves, buckets, sunscreen, and water bottle! We will provide lunch, snacks, and water for our volunteers. To
RSVP for this event click here; for other details about the event, please visit our website at
www.burlingame.org/cleanup.
If you are interested in helping set-up for the event, please contact Jennifer Lee at
jlee@burlingame.org.
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Adult/Youth Golf Tournament
Sunday, October 13
Mariners Point Golf Course, Foster City
Putting Contest at 8:30 a.m.; Start at 9:30 a.m.
Cosponsored by the
Burlingame Parks and Recreation Foundation and the Burlingame Lions Club, this is a wonderful chance for the young, and young at heart, to team up in a friendly community competition. The cost is $90 per team. This event will include golf, great tee prizes for all golfers, awards, and a BBQ lunch. Call 650-558-7300 to register. 100% of funds will be used for Burlingame parks.
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Community Events
(events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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Drill Signup Deadline is This Sunday
Saturday, October 12, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
**Signup Deadline is Sunday, September 22**
If you would like to participate in the seventh annual
Burlingame Disaster Survival Drill on October 12, please sign up today. The deadline is Sunday, September 22. You can run the drill on your block if you have at least eight participants, or you can choose to join a nearby neighborhood's drill. It's free, and all materials are supplied by the
Burlingame Neighborhood Network (BNN).
If you wish to participate, please send your name, street address, and email address by September 22 to
info@burlingamenetwork.org. If you are interested in leading a group on your street, a BNN representative will contact you. Drill leaders are invited to two training sessions on the evenings of
September 25 and
October 3. Individuals in neighborhoods without groups will be assigned to other groups.
All Burlingame residents are invited to participate in the drill. It will take place in multiple neighborhoods on Saturday,
October 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. You’ll learn how you and your neighbors can support one another following a major emergency, when fire and police warn that all residents need to be prepared to be on their own for 72 hours or longer. You’ll also test an emergency communications system staffed by local Ham radio operators.
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High Impact Leadership: Be Unstoppable
Tuesday, October 29, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (VIP Reception at 11:00 a.m.)
San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport, 1770 S. Amphlett Blvd., San MateoT
The
Leadership Program presents Alden Mills, CEO, Navy SEAL, and author of "Be Unstoppable" and "Unstoppable Teams", who will share his true-life stories and frameworks that have the real power to drive change and help bridge the gap between the outcomes you need and the team to achieve them.
Click here to learn more about the event. Contact Kaarin Hardy at kaarin@LeadershipProgram.net, or 650-307-0429 with any questions.
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Free First Time Homebuyer Workshop
Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
San Carlos Library, Conference Room , 2nd Floor, 610 Elm Street, San Carlos
HEART of San Mateo County and Meriwest Mortgage have partnered to offer downpayment assistance to first time homebuyers in San Mateo County to buy a home with only 5% down and no PMI.
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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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