Update From Use of Force Town Hall and Listening Session
Questions and themes that emerged from this session included use of force, funding, mutual aid with other cities' police departments, training, and checks and balances. Please stay tuned for future sessions.
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County of San Mateo Will Likely Be Added to State's Watch List on Saturday
Yesterday, the County of San Mateo was added to the 3-day enhanced monitoring phase for the State's watch list. (
Learn more about the State's monitoring list here.) If the number of positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 San Mateo County residents doesn't drop below 100 cases per day by end of day tomorrow, the State's watch list restrictions will take effect at
12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August, 1.
This means the following industries or activities must shut down, unless they can be modified to operate outside or by pick-up: gyms and fitness centers; places of worship and cultural ceremonies, like weddings and funerals; offices for non-critical infrastructure sectors; personal care services, like nail salons and body waxing; hair salons and barbershops, and shopping malls. Shops that offer tattoos, piercings, and electrolysis may not be operated outdoors and must close. Personal care services like hair salons can operate outside provided they follow State guidelines
and the local municipality approves. The City of Burlingame has not determined yet whether or not such services will be permitted outside.
Click here to view the County's press release.
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Change to Downtown Burlingame Avenue Temporary Street Closure Pilot Program
Effective immediately, Downtown Burlingame Avenue will be closed between El Camino Real and California Drive on
Saturdays from 5:00 a.m. through Sundays at 10:00 p.m. starting August 1. The Primrose Road, Park Road, and Lorton Avenue intersections will also be closed to motorized vehicles to ensure safe pedestrian activity.
When this program started, Burlingame Avenue was also closed on Fridays as part of a temporary City Council approved pilot program to allow safe outdoor dining and safe pedestrian activity.
However, due to public health and safety reasons, the temporary closures will now be limited to Saturdays and Sundays. Because many people have been ignoring mask requirements and gathering in large groups without masks, the Saturday and Sunday closures are also being reviewed.
We appreciate your feedback. Please email questions or concerns to dpw@burlingame.org
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Fraud Alert Related to Burlingame Library's Facebook Page
It has come to the attention of the Burlingame Library that spammers are posting fake links on the
Library's Facebook page and asking individuals to enter credit card information for online Library events. These posts can look realistic since they are using the Library's event title and images.
Please note:
The Burlingame Library will NEVER request credit card information on its Facebook page. In fact, the Burlingame Public Library does not charge for any of their online events. The Library is working hard to resolve this issue.
To learn about free Library events, click here.
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Recycle Dead Batteries
It's easy,
and important, to recycle used batteries. Collect and place all your old batteries in a clear bag, like a Ziploc. Put the sealed bag
on top of your
black garbage bin on your collection day for pick up. That's it! Another option is to take the bag of batteries and drop them off at locations with disposal bins like Home Depot.
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Burlingame Before - Episode 2
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Burlingame Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Applications Now Available
To be eligible to join the 13-person YAC, applicants must be entering grades 7 through 12, go to a school in Burlingame and/or live in Burlingame, and commit to a two-year term.
Click here to access the form and apply. Applications are due on Friday, August 28. Send an email to Nicole Houghton at nhoughton@burlingame.org with any questions.
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Beginning August 11, census workers will visit households that have not responded the #Census2020. It's not too late to respond.
Click here.
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Traffic & Transportation Updates
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Construction Work on California Drive Begins Monday
On Monday, August 3, 2020, the City’s contractor Redgwick Construction will begin installing concrete curb ramps then paving California Drive between Burlingame Avenue and Peninsula Avenue. This work is expected to last one month. Access to and from California Drive will be limited during this time. Please use alternate routes if possible.
This project is part of the City’s overall
Federal Resurfacing Project 84810 that will also include Trousdale Drive (between El Camino Real and Marco Polo Way), Broadway (between California Drive and El Camino Real), and Cadillac Way (between Rollins Road and Carolan Avenue). The City will provide updates before work begins at these locations.
What to Expect During Construction
- Work on the curb ramps and non-paving work will occur weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Paving work hours will vary by location to reduce the disruption to businesses and residents.
- Door hangers will be posted 48 hours prior to paving activities. Street parking will be prohibited during paving. Once door hangers are posted, please make arrangements to move parked vehicles off the street.
- Temporary parking restrictions for affected streets will be posted at least 48 hours in advance.
- There will be at least one lane of traffic in each direction during curb ramp construction. Turn movements and pedestrian access may be restricted within construction areas.
- Businesses and residents may experience short delays to access properties or driveways. The contractor will temporarily place metal plates over open trenches to provide access if needed.
- During the grinding and paving operations, all traffic will be limited, and alternate routes will be required. The grinding and paving operation will take approximately two to four days per street.
- There will be uneven pavement between construction and re-paving activities.
- Emergency vehicles will always have access through the area.
Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation as we improve our streets. The City will have a field inspector on site if you need any assistance due to the project. If you have any questions, please contact the on-site resident engineer Nick at 650-642-5299.
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Fresh Market - Open For 2020 Season
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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:
- 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.
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Live Author Event
Tuesday, August 4, 10:00 a.m.
Join mother/daughter author/illustrator duo Amy June Bates and Juniper Bates on Zoom as they talk about "The Big Umbrella," a book they wrote together about kindness and inclusion. This will be the Library's City Hall Storywalk® book for the month of August!
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Burlingame's Own Mock Newberry Panel
Be a part of Burlingame's own mock Newbery Medal Panel this fall for 4th-7th graders! On the third Thursday of each month, meet on Zoom to discuss a book that's getting a lot of Newbery Medal buzz. On the final meeting in January, the panel will vote on which book should win! (Real winners are announced at the American Library Association Mid-Winter Conference one week later). Can Burlingame pick the winner? Join and find out!
Please commit to all six meetings if you can so voting will be as fair as possible! The book for the August 20 meeting will be "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks. September's book will be selected at the August meeting.
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Community Events
(events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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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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