COVID-19 Related News
A lot has happened this week. To stay up-to-date on the latest resolutions, orders, and press releases that impact our community,
click here or read below for a quick summary:
- The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution approving a temporary moratorium on residential evictions of residents unable to pay rent due to COVID-19. Click here for the resolution.
- The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors launched the San Mateo County Strong Fund to raise money for individuals, non-profits, and small businesses affected by the public health emergency. Click here to view the press release.
- Pacifica closed public beach parking lots to stem the influx of beach goers and limit the spread of COVID-19. Click here to view the press release.
- The County Health Officer ordered laboratories testing for COVID-19 to report testing information to public health officials. Click here to view the order.
- California State Parks announced steps to reduce crowds at State parks. Click here to read the announcement.
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A Message from the Burlingame Water Department
During this time, Burlingame Water will not be turning water off due to non-payment. However, we will continue to send out reminders to customers as to their regular billing due dates. Because the City’s water billings are for a two-month period and cover two essential utilities (Water and Wastewater), we urge customers to continue to pay their water bills in a timely manner if possible, either on-line or by mail, to avoid larger bills later. If you are having difficulty paying your bill, please call the Water Department at (650) 558-7210. Water/Sewer Utility Billing Office personnel will get back to you to discuss payment options.
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The City Building Department Has Modified its Approach to Residential Inspections
The City's Building Department has reevaluated its approach to residential projects and will be available for regular inspections for ongoing residential projects. After the shelter in place order, the Department had briefly limited inspections to life safety matters only. Going forward, they will try to use technology where possible and will not do inspections in confined spaces.
Click here for more detail.
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Our Local Businesses and Employees are Counting on You!
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Take the SAMCEDA Survey
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No Commercial Landscaping or Gardening Permitted During the Shelter in Place Order for COVID-19
According to the County, commercial landscaping and gardening services are NOT permitted under the shelter in place order as they are considered non-essential business activities. Emergency repairs to irrigation are permitted, and residents themselves are still allowed to landscape and garden on their own property.
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Do You Have Additional Questions About the Shelter in Place Order?
Legal Call Center
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(650) 363-4588
The Legal Call Center will close after tomorrow, Friday, March 27, at 4:00 p.m. However, you may still email your questions to healthorderFAQ@smcgov.org, or check the County's
extensive FAQ page.
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Reporting Violators of Shelter in Place Order
The Burlingame Police Department has requested that people NOT call 911 to report violations of the shelter in place order. Please report non-emergencies to Burlingame Police Dispatch at 650-777-4100 instead. Use 911 for emergencies only.
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Shape the Future! Participate in the 2020 Census Today
In 1850, California's population was 92,587. Ten years ago, it was 37,235,956! Counting that many people – and housing that many people - is no small task. But with your help we can ensure a complete count in 2020 to help decide how housing dollars will reach families. Census data determines funding allocations for building affordable housing and for so many other important services. Learn more:
www.smccensus.org #SMCcounts #EveryoneCounts
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The Burlingame eLibrary
While the physical libraries are closed, there are many
resources accessible to you from home. A few popular resources include Libby, Kanopy, and Mango. Remember, Library staff are still available to provide help. Contact
bplref@plsinfo.org if you have any questions.
Libby - With the app Libby, you can access an extensive collection of popular fiction, non-fiction, children's, and teen books in a variety of formats, including Kindle. You can browse, select, and download a book and be reading in minutes. Within the digital collection, there are audio books as well!
Click here to meet Libby.
Kanopy - The Burlingame Library is excited to give patrons access to over 30,000 films for free through
Kanopy, a streaming video service. All you need is your library card. New titles are added every month. And there’s a kids section, too!
Mango -
Mango uses real-life situations and actual conversations to more effectively teach a new language. There are 34 languages available to learn.
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San Mateo County Strong
On Tuesday, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted to approve an initial $3 million in Measure K funds to launch the San Mateo County Strong Fund. The purpose of this fund will be to address the swift and unexpected impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic at a very local level by helping the most-impacted groups: individuals and families, small local businesses, and non-profits.
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Maintaining 6 Feet of Social Distancing
Thank you for social distancing and maintaining 6 feet of distance at grocery stores and during your walks around the neighborhood.
Please ensure your children and leashed pets keep a distance of six feet as well.
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Donate Personal Protective Equipment
Members of the public can drop off personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies at Maple Street Correctional Facility, 1300 Maple St., Redwood City, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please follow the “donations” sign to staffed collection bins in the parking lot. Only the items listed below will be accepted.
- Unused N95 respirators and surgical masks. They can be opened, as long as they have not been used.
- Unopened packages of disposable gloves
- Unopened containers of hand sanitizer
- Unopened containers of disinfectants and disinfecting wipes
- Packaged, unused protective goggles
Technical organizations (such as pharma, biotech) or other businesses with medical supplies to donate should email smcmeddonations@smcgov.org.
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Ways to Help or Volunteer
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Property Taxes Will Still Be Due on Time
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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
Please follow these important tips for shopping the Fresh Market during the County's Shelter in Place Order
- Come to the market in good health; please stay home if unwell
- Wash hands/ refrain from touching your face
- Do not self-serve and retrieve sample direct from a farmer
- Regulate your own social spacing of 6 feet
- Wash all produce before consumption
Please reach out with any questions at burlingamechamber.org.
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Online Stories and Music with Miss Jenny
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Facebook Live
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Community Events
(events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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Help Our Children Bear With These Challenging Times
Help spread some cheer in your neighborhood by placing a stuffed bear in your window so that it is visible from the street or sidewalk. This will give the children in your community the fun and anticipation of going on a bear hunt to find and count as many bears as they can while out on walks with their families.
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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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