Lower Visitacion Paving Completed Ahead of Schedule
Thank you to the community for your cooperation these past few days while traffic from Visitacion was routed to San Bruno Ave. and other side streets. Contractor G. Bortolotto & Co. got started Monday morning grinding away asphalt and covering portions of the crosswalks beforehand to protect the bricks.
Today, crews returned to raise valves and manholes. On Friday, parking spaces on Vis will be marked for the contractor to stripe on Monday, 4/1, and be completed on or before Thursday, 4/4.
Your Feedback Needed by San Mateo County Transportation Authority
If you travel between San Mateo County and our neighboring counties, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) would like your feedback! The San Mateo County TA is developing the Regional Transit Connections Plan which will provide guidance for a new grant program.
Please help them learn more about how you travel between San Mateo County and Alameda, San Francisco and Santa Clara Counties. This feedback will be used to help the TA prioritize which transit projects to fund.
The survey open until the end of April and is also available in Spanish and Chinese.
Commission/Committee Member Spotlight: Anna Dennis
You may have heard that right now, the City is recruiting for members to serve on its Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability (IDEA) Committee, Open Space and Ecology Committee (OSEC), as well as a Trustee representing the City of Brisbane to govern the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMCMVCD). The last time we had a recruitment for open seats on City Commissions and Committees (CoCo for short - why not!), we featured various members, asking them a few questions. See Anna's below:
If you're interested in learning more about serving your community in this type of role, please view the webpage, brisbaneca.org/open-seats. Note: Brisbane residents, as well as those who work but don't live in town, are welcome to apply for the IDEA Committee. The deadline to apply for these important advisory body positions is Tuesday, April 30th at 5 PM. The City Council is scheduled to hold interviews of prospective applicants in May.
allcove San Mateo Center Now Open
allcove San Mateo is now open at 2600 S El Camino Real Suite 300, San Mateo, offering mental health, physical health, substance use, peer and family support, and supported education and employment services. Essentially, it's a space for youth to hang out, study, or take a moment of pause. What is especially exciting is that the Peninsula Health Care District offers the services at allcove San Mateo FREE of charge to all youth ages 12 - 25! For more information, including hours of operation, visit their website or follow them on Instagram at @allcovesanmateo. You can also reach them via 650-226-7030 and allcovesanmateo@peninsulahealthcaredistrict.org.
Reminder: PlanIT Geo Performing Inventory of Public Trees
An arborist from PlanIT Geo began inventorying our public trees on Tuesday, March 26. In case you spot someone taking measurements, know that they're expected to be doing so through Thursday, April 4th. PlanIT Geo staff are scheduled to return in May (May 7 - 16) to finish up. This work has been budgeted out of the Open Space and Ecology Committee and will provide the Committee and staff with a thorough assessment of the trees located on City property. For more information, please contact Sustainability Manager Adrienne Etherton.
Apply for the 2024 Leaders in Training Program
Registration Now Open for Sustainable San Mateo County's 25th Annual Awards Celebration and Auction
Registration is now open for Sustainable San Mateo County's 25th Annual Awards Celebration and Auction on April 10th, which will honor five local sustainability champions and two green building projects with a hosted reception, dinner, live auction and awards program filled with inspiring stories about local sustainability heroes. It will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on Wednesday, April 10, at the Embassy Suites in Burlingame. Tickets are available. For more details, visit sustainablesanmateo.org/awards2024.
April STAR Available to Read Online
Summer Activity Guide Readied & Available the Week of April 8th
The Activity Guide is a great way to learn all about the upcoming events, classes, and programs brought to you by the Brisbane Parks & Recreation Department. They work hand-in-hand with the Parks & Recreation Commission on all related programs and policies.
Join an Online Community Workshop for the Peninsula Resilience Planning (PREP) Project, April 3rd
The County of San Mateo, Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay, Pacifica and San Bruno are working collaboratively on the Peninsula Resilience Planning (PREP) project to study how natural hazards and climate change will harm our communities and plan for a safer and more resilient future. Learn more.
- Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- Time: 6 – 7:30 pm
- Register here
Rent Assistance Available for Brisbane Residents
At their February 15th City Council Meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to update the eligibility requirements for Brisbane's Rental Assistance Program to support additional low-income households in Brisbane who may be experiencing financial hardship. The program is being administered by Samaritan House, with Brisbane's Core Service Agency, the YMCA Community Resource Center, processing the applications. View the eligibility criteria and guidelines of the program below:
- Live in Brisbane
- Income at 80% or lower of Annual Median Income (Family of 4 = $149,100, 3 people = $134,200, 2 people = $119,300, 1 person = $104,400)
- Not related to Landlord
- Have a signed rental agreement
- Savings not available to cover past-due rent
The maximum grant amount is $4,000 per household, which will be paid to the Landlord by Samaritan House.
Contact the YMCA Community Resource Center today at (650) 276-4101 ext. 4 or email them at crc@ymcasf.org to get started. If you need assistance, the staff from the YMCA Community Resource Center are available to meet with you in person or over the phone every Monday at the Library from 1 - 4 PM. An appointment is preferred.
It's Scholarship Season!
Eligible applicants for the Brisbane Chamber’s program are seniors in high school that live in Brisbane or are a dependent of an employee of the City of Brisbane or an employee of a Chamber member business in good standing. Applications are available on the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce website and will be submitted via an online portal. Applicants must submit their completed application by 5 PM on April 12, 2024.
The Lion's Scholarship application was recently released on the Brisbane Lion's Scholarship Program webpage. To receive a scholarship award, you must be a high school graduate or have a GED, be considered a Brisbane resident, enrolled in a full-time higher education or vocational program, submit a completed application, and sign up to participate in a 30-minute Zoom interview with Lions Scholarship Committee members in May 2024. Completed applications are due by midnight of April 30, 2024.
Upcoming PG&E Helicopter Work, 4/3 & 4/4
Michels Pacific Energy will be seen over the area of Guadalupe Canyon Parkway & Carter St. Wednesday, 4/3 and Thursday, 4/4 in an attempt to complete the maintenance work they started last September on San Bruno Mountain. They will be utilizing the same Bell 407 helicopter during this operation, with their flight times being 8 AM - 3 PM both days.
Dog Park Closed until Sunday, March 31st
Exciting Pickleball News
You may have seen (and played on) the newly-painted Pickleball courts at Mission Blue! This was done just in time for signups opening for the new Tuesday night Pickleball League.
North County Fire Authority's Latest Safety Tip
If You're 45 or Older, Make Your Voice Heard!
You likely have heard that the City of Brisbane was designated as an Age-Friendly City last June, with the next step being a community-wide AARP survey for Brisbane residents ages 45 and older. Results of this survey are being tabulated and will be further reviewed with the Center for Age-Friendly Excellence this coming spring. This is your chance to effect meaningful change in Brisbane!
Hard copies of the survey are available at City Hall, the Sunrise Room, and the Library (where completed ones can also be dropped off). For more information on how to get involved, contact Nicole Houghton at 415-508-2144 or nhoughton@brisbaneca.org.
Next Play Gym Offering, April 13th
Play Gym is a great way to meet other parents of Brisbane's youngest residents. The Community Center is transformed into a safe and lively indoor gym so that the kids are well-entertained while the adults get to socialize. If you haven't checked it out yet, consider doing so when the next event is offered on Saturday, April 13th from 9:30 AM - 11 AM at the Community Center!
On April 13th and May 4th, there will be two special edition sessions. From 9:30 - 10:30 AM, enjoy open playtime where your little ones can explore and have fun with toys and friends. Then, there will be a music and dance class with Viky Mojica from 10:30 - 11 AM. This engaging session is designed to foster a love for rhythm and movement in children ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Come join the fun and create lasting memories with your little one at MoB Play Gym!
Upcoming Easter Egg Hunts, March 30th & 31st
The Mothers of Brisbane will be holding their Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th at the Community Park. Festivities such as face painting and balloon twisting start at 11 AM; attendees are encouraged to arrive early to take part in the fun, as the egg hunt starts promptly at noon.
The Lions Annual Easter Egg Hunt is on Sunday, March 31st at 1 PM at Lipman Middle School. Children 5 years old and under will meet at the grass field by the tennis courts; 6 years old and up will meet at the Lipman playground. Visit the Brisbane Lions website for more info.
Kids Go Mandarin Family Music Program, April 6th
Sing, dance, and move to Mandarin music with Kids Go Mandarin. Through music from folk songs from all over the world, children and families will grow with a stronger sense of cultural heritage and identity in this multi-sensory storytime. The event will take place on Saturday, April 6th, at 3 PM at the Brisbane Library.
Jazz in the Library with The Alaya Project - Sunday, April 7th
The Alaya Project is the essential bridge between the intricate Carnatic style of Indian classical music and contemporary jazz and funk. Born in the cultural bastion of Oakland, California, The Alaya Project explores new textures and perspectives built over two decades of friendship, dialogue, and musical immersion across genres and continents. The driving hybrid kit grooves of Indian percussionist and drummer, Rohan Krishnamurthy, the soulful Ragas and melodies of Prasant Radhakrishnan on saxophone, and the harmonic bedrock of Colin Hogan embodies the permanence of a changing soundscape. Join the Alaya Project at the Brisbane Library on Sunday, April 7th at 2 PM.
Lifeguard Training Class, April 12 - 14th
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a lifeguard? Now is the time to be trained by the best!
Participants must be at least 15 years of age, have the ability to swim 300 yards non-stop, tread water for 2 minutes with no hands, and be able to retrieve a 10-pound object from 8 feet deep and swim 20 yards with the object. Sign up now for the next Lifeguard Training Class, taking place Friday - Sunday, April 12-14.
The Return of Spring Thing, April 20th
Taking place this April 20th for the first time since 2019, Spring Thing is the Brisbane School District's biggest fundraiser of the year and includes a fun evening with dinner, drinks, music, and a silent auction. Support the school district by securing your tickets. Limited time offer of $20 off with discount code: 20off only until April 1st!
Registration for Parents Night Out is always first come, first served. If capacity is reached, Parks and Rec staff we will assess the waitlist and see if they are able to safely accommodate more families.
Brisbane Farmers' Market: Thursdays in the Park, 3-7 PM
- Mountain Fresh
- Villanueva Fruits
- James Healey Confections
- Mango Blossom Apiary
- California Bakeshop
- Hummus Heaven
- Medina Berry Farms
- Amelia's Mexipino Cuisine
- Pasta Rey Artisanal Foods
- Roadside Rotisserie
Upcoming Public Meetings
Archived Meeting Videos
IDEA Committee Meeting - Wednesday, March 20, 6 PM
City Council Meeting - Thursday, March 21, 7:30 PM
Did You Know?
Monterra (formerly San Mateo Credit Union) Updated its ATM Surround at City Hall. On February 1st, San Mateo Credit Union officially changed its name to Monterra Credit Union. Since earlier this year, customers have been receiving notifications about the credit union's revamped website, enhanced digital banking platform/app. Last week, we were informed by Monterra's Operations and ATM Administrator that they would be onsite to update the ATM surround on Monday to align with their new brand. You can read more about Monterra's vision, mission, and values here.
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