February 20, 2020
Consider Becoming a City Planning Commissioner

At this time, the City is seeking to fill one vacant seat on the Planning Commission. The Council is likely to appoint the Commission member to the full, three year term. The application deadline is Friday, March 13, 2020. To learn more about the duties of a planning commissioner, click here. You may access the application and supplemental questionnaire here.

If you have any questions, please contact Ana Silva in the City Manager’s Office at 
650-558-7204.
Library's Homework Center Now Welcomes Kindergartners!

The Library has expanded its Homework Center to include kindergartners!  The Burlingame Public Library Homework Center is a free homework help program open Mondays through Wednesdays, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. To participate, a parent or guardian must read the Center's guidelines and sign the permission form on their first visit to the Homework Center. Permission forms are available at the Homework Center and online. 
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. 

This project involves the redevelopment of the 13-acre Burlingame Golf Center site to include a Topgolf entertainment complex that would include a three level, 71,074 square-foot building reaching up to 46 feet in height, an outdoor patio, and a five acre outdoor driving range outfield. The driving range would be bordered by net poles up to 205 feet high. All existing improvements on the site would be removed to accommodate the proposed development. In addition to the internal building areas, a 20,000 square-foot external mini-golf area is being proposed adjacent to the outdoor patio area. Vehicular access to the project site would be provided by Anza Boulevard, as well as a proposed driveway connection to Airport Boulevard.

The environmental document is referred to as an “Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.” The study evaluates potential environmental impacts of the proposed project and identifies measures the project should take to reduce impacts so that they would not be significant. The study has been prepared to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  

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. 
Get Up to $3,000 to Retrofit Your House

Homeowners in the 94010 zip code can receive up to $3,000 to seismically retrofit their houses from California's Earthquake Bolt + Brace (EBB) program. Online registration opens on Wednesday, February 19, and will be open through March 1. Go to EarthquakeBraceBolt.com to register. 

Homes in some other zip codes are also eligible for the program. Click here to see if your house is in an eligible zip code. 

You can see a preview of the questions you will be asked during registration now by clicking here. At any time, you can review videos and pictures of EBB retrofits and get answers to frequently asked questions on the EBB website.

If you have questions, you can contact EBB Customer Service at 877-232-4300, or email info@EarthquakeBraceBolt.com.  
Burlingame Climate Action Plan Series
Check here for a six week series presented by the City's Sustainability Coordinator
Week Two: Burlingame’s Climate Action Target

Burlingame is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. This means the City plans to avoid 87,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the next ten years. 

Burlingame, like most cities, does not have emissions data from 1990. Instead, it is acceptable for cities to use 15% below 2005 levels as an equivalent to 1990. For Burlingame, the City’s baseline is estimated to equal about 217,000 tons of GHG emissions; and 40% less equals 130,000 tons. See a detailed breakdown of Burlingame’s emissions target here, including our targets beyond 2030.

We've got a lot of work ahead of us!

Over the next few weeks, we will explore and share Burlingame’s climate action strategy. View the City's entire Climate Action Plan here.
Events Around Town
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.
Repair Cafe
February 22, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lane Room, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.

At Repair Cafe, community members help you fix household items in an effort to keep stuff out of landfills and extend the life of your item. Small appliances, lamps, sewing projects, and jewelry repair are some of the things our volunteers fix. You can bring up to three items (with a little flexibility for jewelry items depending on time). For more information, call Cynthia at 650-558-7407.
Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power
February 24, 7:00 p.m.
Lane Room, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.

Come view a slide show and lecture about this internationally acclaimed exhibition by de Young museum docent Alfred Escoffier. The exhibition, currently on display at the de Young Museum through March 15, 2020, celebrates art made by Black artists during two pivotal decades when issues of race and identity dominated and defined both public and private discourse. The presentation will include a focus on Bay Area artists whose work promoted personal and cultural pride, collective solidarity and empowerment, and political and social activism.
Community Events (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
Longtime and Local: Legacy Businesses in Burlingame
February 23 at 1:45 p.m.
Lane Room, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.

The Burlingame Historical Society presents “Longtime and Local”, a panel of legacy business owners and their stories. The panel will include representatives from Copenhagen Bakery, Alana’s café, All that Glitters, Bare Necessities, Capps Glass, and the Studio Shop.
"Newsies" presented by Burlingame Intermediate School
March 6, 7, and 12 at 7:00 p.m.
March 14 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what's right and seize the day. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teen aged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies across the city to strike against unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Featuring show-stopping musical numbers and a message of unity and determination, this is sure to be another amazing performance on the BIS stage! Rated PG.

For tickets, click here 
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