February 11, 2021
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Survey Closing Soon for Chapin Avenue Feasibility Study

The City of Burlingame is conducting a study to determine the feasibility of converting Chapin Avenue, between El Camino Real and Primrose Road, into a green street with landscape-based systems to capture and treat stormwater runoff, while making pedestrian and traffic improvements. Over the past several months, the City received feedback from residents, business owners, and property owners on desired features for this street. We are now pleased to present two alternatives for public input. Click here to access the online survey to provide feedback by Friday, February 12.
Serve on a City Committee or Commission

The City of Burlingame is currently seeking applicants for the following committee and commissions:

  • Measure I Citizens' Oversight Committee (three vacancies, incumbents may reapply)
  • Planning Commission (two vacancies, incumbents may reapply)
  • Beautification Commission (one vacancy)
  • Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission (one vacancy)
Vaccine Selfies

It’s been almost a year since the County entered its First Shelter in Place Order as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We all need a bit of good news and something to celebrate. Therefore, we are asking individuals who have received their first or second dose of the vaccine to send us a selfie and let us know why you got the vaccine! We want to celebrate you and why you decided to roll up your sleeve! Please email City Clerk Meaghan Hassel-Shearer at mhasselshearer@burlingame.org with your picture and/or a message of why you chose to get vaccinated.
Testing should not be used to justify gatherings or non-essential travel. Testing remains a pillar of the County’s pandemic response even during the vaccine roll out in the coming months, and it continues to be one of the key metrics used by the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy tiered framework.
Transition to District Elections Update

If you weren’t able to catch the February 1 public hearing on the City’s transition to district elections, you can view it here.

Here is a summary of the next steps:

  • The City will hold a second public hearing on the City’s transition on May 3 at 5:30 p.m. These hearings are an opportunity for you to ask questions, give feedback, and understand the districting process. 
  • The City Clerk’s Office has started an Instagram account so that you can follow along with the process, ask questions, and learn about what the City is doing to obtain as much community input as possible. Follow @5districts_1burlingame on Instagram to learn more!
  • Community of Interest Worksheet – The City needs to obtain information from the public about their neighborhoods in order to draw district lines. This information includes how you would describe your neighborhood, how you would identify major cultural/recreational/educational/religious institutions in your community, and what languages are spoken. The more information the City gathers, the more informed the City and its consultant Redistricting Partners will be in drawing the lines. Click here or more information on the worksheet and to obtain a copy.

There Are Four Ways to Submit Your Community of Interest Worksheet

  1. Fill it out on your computer and email it to City Clerk Meaghan Hassel-Shearer at mhasselshearer@burlingame.org
  2. Take the online survey
  3. Print it and mail to Attn: City Clerk Hassel-Shearer, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
  4. Print it and return it in one of the two water payment boxes at City Hall located at 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, CA 94010

For questions or comments please contact Meaghan Hassel-Shearer at mhasselshearer@burlingame.org, or 650-558-7203
Send a Free Valentine and Dog Bag Dispenser

Do you know someone who has a fluffy friend? Get into the thoughtful spirit this Valentine's Day by sending them a pet-inspired Valentine Gram with a free doggy bag dispenser! Flows to Bay’s special Valentine Gram campaign will be closed after February 14th. Recipients must live in San Mateo County. Send a Valentine and dog bag dispenser today by clicking here.
RECess! February-March Session
February 22 - March 12

Are you ready for Winter RECess? Join Parks and Recreation staff for an after-school program full of hands-on art, enrichment, and fitness activities. Small group sizes will allow for safe play, new friendships, and positive staff interactions.

Click here to register. If your preferred session is full, call 650-558-7300 to be added to the waitlist.
The Burlingame Train Station
"Burlingame Before" Series - Episode 9

Brush up on your knowledge of Burlingame history by viewing Episode 9 of the Burlingame Before series produced by the Burlingame Historical Society!
Digital Equity Portal Helps Students and the Public Find Free and Safe WiFi Locations

On Tuesday, the County of San Mateo announced its new Digital Equity Portal to help students find free and safe WiFi locations via Google maps. This service also enables anyone with a smart device to connect to work or find job opportunities.

The County has added more than 230 SMC Public WiFi access points. Go to www.smcgov.org/wifi to find libraries, schools, County-sponsored access points, and other locations with free and safe WiFi.

The development of the SMC Digital Equity Portal is part of the County’s Digital Inclusion Initiative that the Board of Supervisors funded with $6.3 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding.
Caltrain & SamTrans' Presidents' Day Schedule

Caltrain will operate a modified schedule on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15. It will operate 38 trains, including early morning service and two round trip trains between Gilroy and San Francisco.

SamTrans will operate a regular, non-school day schedule on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15. Click here for more information.
Buy In Burlingame!
#BurlingameSupportsLocal #LocalBusinessWednesday

Burlingame's High School Correspondent Ella and her sister Ava wanted to remind everyone that the best Valentine’s gifts come from supporting your local businesses. Need flowers? Chocolates? Or some cookies? Well, our shops have you covered! How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day this year?
Events Around Town
The Sunday Fresh Market is Back!
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 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.
  • Wear face coverings. Vendors will not be selling to anyone without a mask, and you will be asked to leave the market if you are not wearing one.
  • 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.

For more information, visit burlingamechamber.org.
February is National Love Your Library Month! 

Children and teens are invited to come to the Bellevue Ave. entrance of the Burlingame Public Library any Saturday in February between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to receive a FREE book.  Sign up for a Burlingame Library card by clicking here, and get access to books, eBooks, streaming video, and many other online resources!
City of Burlingame – Below Market Rate (BMR) Rental Program Webinar Orientations
Thursday, January 28, 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - Click here to register
Wednesday, February 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - Click here to register

The first step to learning more about the City of Burlingame’s Below Market Rental Program is to attend an online HouseKeys BMR Rental Program Orientation.

During these online orientations, the HouseKeys team will help you navigate the process, understand affordable housing basics, and identify rental opportunities that work for you and your family. All applicants, co-applicants, partners, and married and domestic partnerships are required to attend an orientation before participating in a City of Burlingame BMR Rental Program opportunity drawing.

HouseKeys is the program administrator for the City of Burlingame’s Affordable Housing Program. If you're interested in affordable housing units in Burlingame, you may register at www.myhousekeys.com. More information is also available on the City's website at https://www.burlingame.org/departments/planning/housingresources.php.
Community Updates (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
Hazardous Waste 101: What is Hazardous Waste and What To Do With It
Thursday, February 18, at 12:00 p.m.

Do you need help identifying if products are hazardous waste? Or are you looking for some do-it-yourself cleaning alternatives? Then this webinar is for you!
Business & Professional Opportunities for Economic Recovery (events not sponsored by City of Burlingame)
Grants for Black-Owned Small Beauty Businesses

The L’Oréal USA Inclusive Beauty Grant program, in partnership with the NAACP, will award 30 grants of $10,000 each to Black-owned small businesses, Black entrepreneurs, and professional services in all sectors of the U.S. beauty industry.

In addition to the one-time funding, L’Oréal USA will provide grantees with professional mentorship and business development support from top executives.

All Black-owned small beauty businesses are invited to apply. The deadline to submit the application is Sunday, February 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

To learn more about the L’Oréal USA Inclusive Beauty Grant program, click here.
Small Business Builders Grant

KKR launched the KKR Small Business Builders fund. KKR Small Business Builders will provide recovery grants to local companies in communities around the world. Applications for Round 3 close on February 10 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

For more information about the Small Business Builders grant, please click here.
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