August 5, 2021
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City Commission Openings on the Beautification and Parks & Recreation Commissions

Are you interested in finding a way to participate in your community? Then consider applying for appointment to one of the City's Commissions! The City invites applicants to offer their interest, experience, and enthusiasm in service of Burlingame!
Commission members offer their ideas and recommendations to the City Council and City staff in order to help them make the most informed decisions.

At this time, the City is seeking to fill three seats on the Beautification Commission, all for three-year terms. The City is also seeking to fill three seats on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Two of the seats will be for three-year terms, while one seat will be for a two-year term as one Commissioner is stepping down with two years remaining on her term. Incumbents may reapply. The application deadline for both is Friday, September 3, 2021.

Applications and a supplemental questionnaire are available here. If you have any questions, please contact Ana Silva in the City Manager’s Office at
650-558-7204.
New Water Waste Restrictions

The City has a new Wasteful Water Use Restrictions ordinance that targets and prohibits wasteful water use actions.
The following uses of potable water are prohibited at all times:
  • Use of a hose without a positive shut-off nozzle.
  • Use of water for cleaning, filling, or operating non-recirculating, decorative water fountains.
  • Use of water to irrigate outdoor plants, grass, or landscaping during and within 24 hours of rainfall.
  • Use of broken or defective plumbing, sprinkler, watering, or irrigation systems.
  • For hotels and motels, provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily.
Interested in getting free water conservation devices? Stop by Burlingame’s Craft Market in Washington Park on August 14th and 15th and look for the Public Works booth (while supplies last). For information on water conservation tips, visit our website here.
Upcoming Parking Lot Closure

Lot E, off Park Road near Burlingame Avenue, will be closing soon to make way for the new town square and mixed use development at the former post office location at 220 Park Road. Construction is expected to begin mid-August. A new City parking structure just south of Howard will be opening late summer and will provide 366 parking spaces.

View the map above, which shows the locations of Lot E and the new parking structure (currently under construction). Click here for a larger map of all City parking lots in the Downtown Burlingame Avenue area.
California Drive Bicycle Facility Project

Please join us at the Thursday, August 12th Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission regular meeting, where City staff will present an update on the California Drive Bicycle Facility Project. Visit the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission Meeting webpage for meeting details.
 
The California Drive Bicycle Facility project will focus on improving the existing bicycle network south of Broadway to Oak Grove Avenue. The project includes approximately 0.75 miles of Class II or better bike facility to enhance bike connectivity across the city while improving the safety, comfort, and attractiveness of bicycling for people of varying ages and abilities. For additional project details, please visit https://www.burlingame.org/business_detail_T54_R266.php.
Events Around Town
The Fresh Market!
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Park Road at Burlingame Avenue
Please continue to follow these important tips for shopping the Fresh Market:

  • Leave your pets at home, please. By order of the San Mateo County Health Department, no dogs are allowed in Burlingame’s Fresh Market.
  • Come to the market in good health; please stay home if unwell.
  • Wash hands/ refrain from touching your face.
  • Wash all produce before consumption.

For more information, visit burlingamechamber.org.
Buy In Burlingame!
Thank You and Congratulations to Trey Rees, Lana Kwong, and Louisa L.
Our Week Seven Pledge to Choose Burlingame Winners!

This week's pledge to Choose Burlingame highlighted local novelties and gift businesses. Trey Rees won $50 in gifts from his favorite store, Five Little Monkeys, on Burlingame Ave. Runners up Lana Kwong listed Pot-Pourri and Louisa L. listed Paper Source as their favorite local novelty and gift businesses. They will receive promotional tote bags and water bottles. See the list of other businesses supported by our community below.

Are you ready to take the Week Eight pledge? This week's highlighted business sector is Tech Services & Supplies sector!

You are encouraged to take the challenge every week. Prize winners will be announced Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., via Facebook Live at @BurlingameCityHall.
Love Local. Buy Local. Choose Burlingame.
Visit La Vian.

Local business La Vian is located at 317 Primrose Road. La Vian offers dressy casual wear and distinctive fashions from Italy, Spain, Canada, and more.
They carry sizes 0-14 and can open and make special accommodations for small groups and individuals by appointment!
Check out their Facebook page and click this one-minute video to get a sneak peek inside their store.

Would you like to highlight your Burlingame business? Email iyee@burlingame.org.
Community Updates (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
Check Out the Latest HIP Housing Lists of Housing Offered and Room Seekers
Save the Date! Burlingame Boy Scout Troop 28 Open House
Sunday, August 29, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Washington Park Bocce Ball Court Area - 850 Burlingame Ave.

Burlingame Boy Scout Troop 28 will host an outdoor Open House for anyone who wants to learn more about Boy Scouts and the Troop.

Fall events include overnight camping weekends at China Camp, Portola Redwoods, Pinnacles, and Boulder Creek; hiking and biking at Sweeney Ridge and the SFPUC Watershed; archery; and escape room activities.

Scouts and adult leaders will be on hand to provide an overview of scouting. Troop 28 is for kids ages 11-17. We stress leadership, personal responsibility, fun, friendship, and outdoor adventure. No previous scouting experience is necessary.

Click the following link for more information: https://www.facebook.com/T28Burlingame.
6th Annual Veterans and Patriots Recognition Event
Seeking Veterans, Patriots, and Enterprises
November 2021

The County of San Mateo Veterans Commission is calling for nominations for its 6th annual Veterans Recognition Event now until the close of business on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

If you know a veteran, or a patriot, or an organization that is making a difference for veterans and the community, please consider nominating them for this wonderful recognition. You can see some of the previous honorees here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/7787130

There are three categories of honorees that can be nominated:

  1. Veteran of the Year for a veteran who lives in San Mateo County and who has gone above and beyond the scope of their daily work in service to the community;
  2. Patriot of the Year for a non-veteran who lives in San Mateo County and works with veterans, veterans causes, or organizations; and,
  3. Enterprise of the Year for a for-profit or not-for-profit enterprise that has significant operations in San Mateo County working with veterans or to improve the lives of veterans.
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