- Happy Women's History Month, Brisbane!
- 3rd Grade Field Trip Pics
- Recap of 70 Old County Open House at the Library
- Sandbags Available at City Hall for Brisbane Residents
- New Fire Hazard Severity Maps Released
- Office Hours with Mayor Lentz at Altamar Clubhouse, 3/12
- Kara Community Grief Trainings, 3/13 and 3/20
- Level Up the Lineup: Become a Concerts in the Park Sponsor
- Spring Thing is this Saturday, 3/15!
- Save the Date: Touch a Truck, 4/26
Happy Women's History Month, Brisbane!
At last Thursday’s City Council meeting, Brisbane School District Superintendent Nancy Bui was on-hand to accept the Council’s Proclamation and was joined by other women leaders in the room for a photo. The other photo was from Tuesday’s 3rd Grade field trip to City Hall, where Ms. Carr was presented with a bouquet of flowers from Mayor Lentz. We encourage all members of our community to reflect on and celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of women in education, leadership, and beyond, as they continue to inspire the world and build bridges to a more inclusive tomorrow.
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3rd Grade Field Trip Pics
Last Tuesday, Special Election Day, we welcomed Ms. Carr's 3rd grade students / future voters to City Hall and the Annex where they toured the various departments (led by Matt, Ingrid, and Officer Puppet!), played a round of Hangman with Parks and Rec, learned that the Finance Dept. is like a "giant piggy bank", and of course saw the Police motorcycle and Engine 81 up close. A highlight many noted in their Thank You letters and Field Trip Reflections, was meeting the Mayor (and getting to BE Mayor for 10 seconds). This entailed them answering the question, "What would you do if you were Mayor?" and of course, giving that gavel a nice bang or two before leaving their seat on the dais!
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Recap of 70 Old County Open House at the Library
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New Fire Hazard Severity Maps Released
On February 24, 2025, CAL FIRE released the 2025 Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Maps. State law requires CAL FIRE, in coordination with the Office of the State Fire Marshal to periodically update these maps and severity zones.
Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps evaluate “hazard,” not “risk.” “Hazard” is based on the physical conditions that create a likelihood and expected fire behavior over a 30 to 50-year period. Properties are categorized as Moderate, High, or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones based on terrain, vegetation, fire history, climate conditions, and ember cast computer modeling. Insurance companies use their own sophisticated risk models to make decisions about property insurance.
Residential areas in the City of Brisbane have been designated in the “Moderate” category.
Local governments are required to adopt, by ordinance, updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in our jurisdiction within 120 days of being published. We anticipate these maps will be adopted sometime in early June.
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Sandbags Available at City Hall for Brisbane Residents
Pre-filled sandbags are available in the City Hall parking lot, in a parking spot mid-way down the lot underneath a tarp to keep them dry. Please replace the tarp after picking up your bags. 10-bag limit, Residents only. Pre-filled sandbags are not for industrial or commercial businesses.
The storm continues to be predicted in the moderate category, with periods of heavy rain, slight chance of thunderstorms and small hail, strong gusty winds, and beach hazards.
Additional rainfall is expected Friday into the early part of next week, with the current forecast for Friday through Sunday calling for similar rainfall totals to those from the Tuesday night-Thursday system. There is also a risk for high surf and other beach hazards on Sunday and Monday, with an incoming very high swell coming into the waters. There is still some room for the rain totals to fluctuate over the next few days. Stay tuned as the forecast becomes more refined at weather.gov/bayarea.
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Office Hours with Mayor Lentz at Altamar Clubhouse, 3/12
Mayor Lentz has been offering monthly office hours at different locations throughout town. Join him at the Altamar Clubhouse on the Ridge for his next office hour meeting, taking place tonight from 6-7 PM.
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Kara Community Grief Trainings, 3/13 and 3/20
See two free training opportunities which Kara shared with us below:
Supporting Children & Teens Training - March 13, from 12 - 1 PM
This webinar will provide an overview of the fundamentals of grief and focus on identifying and supporting grief in children and teens after a death. This training is designed for parents, caregivers, and those who work with children.
Family Dynamics and Grief: Strategies for Supporting Young People Through Loss - March 20, from 10 AM - 1:30 PM In-Person
Kara is excited to be a regional viewing host for the National Alliance for Children's Grief National Conference & Webcast, which will concentrate on the importance of family systems for grieving children and families. The webcast will be led by two dynamic and inspirational bereavement experts Dr. Jamie Eaddy, CT®, CTP, and Doneila L. McIntosh, M.Div., M.A., LAMFT.
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Level Up the Lineup: Become a Concerts in the Park Sponsor
It may not be evident when you're out enjoying a summer concert in the Community Park, but the more donations that are received NOW for Concerts affords the Parks and Recreation Department a greater ability to pay the bands they're aiming to book...and of course, Brisbane's not the only city hosting a summer concert series in the Peninsula. So, we're imploring you, if you love the summer concerts and want to help ensure the best bands are booked, then head to brisbaneca.org/citp and become a 2025 Concerts in the Park Sponsor today! Note: the option to donate online is available via the link, scanning the QR code, or hitting that button below!
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Spring Thing is this Saturday, 3/15!
Enjoy great food, a live auction, and community spirit while helping enhance educational opportunities for Brisbane School District students.
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Save the Date: Touch a Truck, 4/26
Silverspot Nursery School will be hosting their next fundraiser on Saturday, April 26th at the Brisbane Marina and have confirmed several utility/working trucks and city vehicles for this event!
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