Burlingame Delegation Traveled to D.C. for Broadway Grade Separation Project
Seizing on this opportunity to obtain funding for the
Broadway Grade Separation project
which is estimated to cost $327 million, the Public Works Department submitted an application for $125 million on February 24. (The remaining funding will come from state, regional, and City sources.) Development and submission of the application was only possible thanks to the “all hands on deck” attitude of Public Works staff, members of the City Council, the City Manager’s office, Caltrain, local engineering firm AECOM, advocacy firm The Ferguson Group, and more than two dozen local, regional, and state project supporters.
On February 26 and 27, a team of five delegates from Burlingame traveled to Washington D.C. to attend meetings with the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Railroad Administration, the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Representatives Jackie Speier and Anna Eshoo, and staffers for Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representatives Ro Khanna and Eric Swalwell to seek support for the City’s INFRA grant application. The City will learn of its application status in the coming months, and will be sure to share this information in the eNews.
Special thanks to Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Georgette Naylor and San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau President and CEO John Hutar for joining the City team to advocate for this important regional project. Burlingame’s D.C. delegation is pictured below. In the picture on the left (with the White House in background) from left to right: City Manager Lisa Goldman, Mayor Emily Beach, Georgette Naylor, Public Works Director Syed Murtuza, and John Hutar.
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Limited Office Hours for Community Development on March 10 and 11
The Community Development Department (Building and Planning) will be
closed Tuesday, March 10 from noon to 5:00 pm, and Wednesday, March 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is to allow installation and modification of workstations to improve operations and customer service. Regular hours for
Planning and
Building will resume on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 11.
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County Opens COVID-19 Public Call Center
The County of San Mateo opened a public call center today for residents with
non-medical questions about COVID-19. The number is 650-363-4422. The call center will take calls from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and use a three-way
language line to help non-English speakers seeking information about the novel coronavirus.
The opening of the call center follows the proclamation of a local emergency in San Mateo County by County Manager Mike Callagy and the declaration of a local health emergency by San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow. According to Callagy, "...use of the term 'emergency' in the declarations is legally required and doesn't suggest the situation has escalated".
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Lin-Manual Miranda Explain the Census
Expect to see your census questionnaire between March 12 and March 20. Nearly every household will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census from either a postal worker or a census worker. 95% of households will receive their census invitation in the mail. Every household will have the option of responding online, by mail, or by phone.
View this infographic for more information.
View the public service announcements from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Lin-Manuel Miranda in
Spanish and
English.
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Wood Burning Regulation Amendments Protect Air Quality
The
Bay Area Air Quality Management District is committed to helping the Bay Area prevent, prepare for, and respond to future wildfires by implementing a comprehensive strategy to reduce the impacts of wildfire smoke.
As a key part of this strategy, the Air District has extended its wood burning rule year-round by banning wood burning during Spare the Air Alerts when fine particle pollution reaches unhealthy levels. Previously, wood burning was banned during Spare the Air Alerts from November through February. Not allowing wood burning when we already have unhealthy air quality, especially when our air is impacted by wildfire smoke, is necessary to protect public health.
Spare the Air Alerts are issued to notify the public when air quality is forecast to be unhealthy and to share information on ways to reduce air pollution. Bay Area residents can find out if a Spare the Air Alert is in effect by:
- Signing up for text alerts. To sign up, text the word “START” to the number 817-57
- Visiting www.sparetheair.org or www.baaqmd.gov
- Signing up for automatic e-mail or phone AirAlerts at www.sparetheair.org
- Downloading the Spare the Air iPhone or Android app
- Following the Air District or Spare the Air on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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Public Comment Period for Topgolf Environmental Study is Open
The City of Burlingame has prepared an environmental study for the proposed Topgolf facility at 250 Anza Boulevard. You may view the document directly by visiting the
Topgolf Burlingame Project Page, or by visiting the Planning Division on the second level of City Hall at 501 Primrose Road.
The public comment period for this document opened on February 12, 2020 and will close on March 12, 2020. A
Planning Commission hearing to review the proposed application has been tentatively scheduled for March 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. (or April 13, 2020) in Council Chambers at Burlingame City Hall.
Please check the
project page regularly for updates. For specific questions, email ckeylon@burlingame.org, or call 650-558-7252.
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Spring Programs & Summer Camp Registration
The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer the Spring 2020 season of classes, programs, and events for kids and adults. The Spring Activity Guide includes many summer camps that will be offered. Not sure which camps to choose? Come meet instructors at the Summer Camp Fair on Thursday, April 9!
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City Seeking a Human Resources Analyst
The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Human Resources Analyst II.
Click here to learn more!
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Part-Time Recreation Leader Position
The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department is looking for responsible and enthusiastic part-time recreation leaders to assist with the Department's events and programs throughout the year, including seasonal camp leaders!
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City Projects
Non-City Projects
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Fresh Market Now Open For 2020 Season
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Park Road at Burlingame Avenue
Your favorite Sunday destination is back! Fresh Market is brought to you by the Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce.
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Small Press Comics Expo
March 7, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Redwood City Downtown Library, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City
The Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest presents the Small Press Expo, a chance to support small press comics by buying works directly from the creators. Over thirty creators will be attendance selling comics, books, and prints. Special guests Nidhi Chanani, creator of Pashmina and Every Day Love Art, and Ryan North, Eisner-award winner and creator of Dinosaur comics and Marvel's Squirrel Girl, will give author talks and sign their books.
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An Evening with Comic Book Artist and Writer Brian Fies
March 11, 7:00 p.m.
Lane Room, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.
Brian Fies is an award-winning comic book artist and writer. Come hear why he believes comics are an excellent medium for memoirs. His latest book is "A Fire Story". "When I learned my home had been destroyed in the Tubbs Fire of 2017, I knew that I would have to bear witness to this historic event, and that comics was the best way for me to do it."
This program is part of The Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest. You will find exciting talks and workshops at all libraries during March.
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Community Events
(events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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2020 Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame Reception
May 14, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
San Mateo County Historical Association, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City
The 2020 Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame reception will offer light refreshments and honor five new inductees. Included among this year's inductees is Scott Feldman, a Burlingame High School baseball alum.
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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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