School's out for the Brisbane School District on Friday! The Pool is always a popular destination during the summer months, but not before in-service staff training, taking place next week, June 16-20. Catch your laps again on Saturday, the 21st when the Pool reopens; and note, the Pool's Summer schedule takes effect on Monday, June 23rd). One more thing...we're hiring Lifeguards, so if you or someone you know is interested, have them apply online at brisbaneca.org/jobs!
- A Stellar National Anthem Rendition, a Proclamation & a Pool Party for Pride!
- Council Proclaims June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth Day of Observance
- June Library Events & Summer Meal Program
- No Turns at Park Ln & Old County for Certain Semi Trucks
- Additional Reflective Pavement Markers Being Added to San Bruno Ave.
- Construction Starting on Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project
- Trash Talk: Batteries Can Start Fires!
- Mosquito District Open House, June 21st, 12-4 PM
- Open House #2 for Proposed Guadalupe Quarry Project, June 30th, 5:30-7:30 PM
A Stellar National Anthem Rendition, a Proclamation & a Pool Party for Pride!
Congratulations, Leanne! Your rendition truly knocked it out of the park!
One of Thursday evening’s Proclamations at the City Council Meeting proclaimed June 2025 as Pride Month in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. San Mateo County LGBTQIA+ Commissioner Dana Johnson accepted the proclamation, but not before thanking the Council for raising the Progress flag the entire year and uplifting that space, as these types of actions are affirmations of visibility.
This Friday, 6/13, is Brisbane’s Pride Pool Party from 5-7 PM (choose 'Add to your calendar' so you don't forget!) and Saturday, 6/14, is the County’s 13th annual Pride Celebration and Parade at San Mateo Central Park from 10:30 AM - 5 PM (the Pride Parade starts 10:30 AM at 2nd & B Street and ends at Central Park). See more information at brisbaneca.org/pride!
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Council Proclaims June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth Day of Observance
At their June 5, 2025 City Council Meeting, the Council proclaimed June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth Day of Observance. On hand to receive the evening's Proclamation was Shawneece Stevenson, Co-Manager of the San Mateo African American Community Assessment and Mental Health Initiative from the Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC).
Shawneece encouraged everyone to visit the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center (which is open on Juneteenth)! The museum, located at 890 Jefferson Ave., Redwood City, has a range of cultural artifacts to educate communities about Black History. Admission: $15: Adults, $10: Seniors ages 65+, $5: ages 5-17, free: 5 years & under. Call 650-921-4191 or visit their website, hoskinsblackhistorymuseum.org, for more information.
See additional 6/5 Council Highlights at brisbaneca.org/CouncilHighlights.
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June Library Events & Summer Meal Program
The Brisbane Library on June 8th began offering free meals from Monday to Friday, continuing through August 8th. They invite you to join us daily from 12 PM to 1 PM. Meals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. They welcome both children and their accompanying adults to enjoy these meals together at no cost. Please remember, youth meals are intended to be enjoyed on-site.
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No Turns at Park Ln & Old County for Certain Semi Trucks
You may have seen new signs on Old County as you approach Park Ln/the skatepark. They're meant to advise truck drivers that if the distance between the kingpin (found at the front of the trailer they're hauling) and the trailer's rear axle/wheel exceeds 30 feet, then they're prohibited from making that turn at the skatepark. If they do, their trailer will suffer considerable damage, thanks to the boulders now set in concrete located just outside the skatepark.
Thank you, Public Works/DPW, for executing the best possible solution for the long-term viability of this intersection.
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Additional Reflective Pavement Markers Being Added to San Bruno Ave.
It's not just the See Me Flags that have made their way over from Visitacion to San Bruno, but the red Reflective Pavement Markers (RPMs) have also been placed atop certain curbs denoting the 20-foot No Parking area due to the State's Daylighting to Save Lives Bill, AB 413. You will see the RPMs on the approach side of an intersection, as seen in the photos taken at San Bruno & Mariposa.
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Construction Starting on Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project
The Alvarado-San Benito Stairway will be an artful functional addition to our pedestrian walkways when it's completed! In April, the Council approved a construction contract for the project, which is starting on Wednesday, June 11 with clearing and grubbing, staking, layout, and potholing of utilities. The walkway will need to be closed for several months.
After the contractor's work has been completed for the pedestrian walkway, McGrath Arts and Angelina Duckett will come in to install their work. Angelina will install mosaic tiles on the risers/face of the stairway, and McGrath Arts will be responsible for designing lighting, handrails, and stairway landing panels. The artistic portion was recommended to the City Council by the Public Art Advisory Committee; the Council awarded both contracts last November and approved the artists' final designs for the stairway in March.
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Trash Talk: Batteries Can Start Fires!
Please do not put batteries of any kind inside your garbage, recycling, or organics bin. Doing so can, and has on several occasions, resulted in fires and explosions that may injure people and damage equipment.
You can safely dispose of batteries and items that contain non-removable batteries in multiple ways. Here are a few relatively easy options:
Limited Curbside Collection –
- At single-family residential homes–Place used household batteries (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9 volt, button, NiCd, Li-ion) and cell phones together in a clear bag, seal, and put on top of the closed lid to your garbage cart. Please put clear tape over both ends of each lithium and 9 volt battery and wrap cell phones in paper before placing in the bag. SSF Scavenger's driver will collect the bag on your regular collection day. Note that automotive batteries and any battery larger than a D cell are not accepted through this program.
- At multifamily residential properties (apartments/condos with communal collection bins) – Check with your property owner or manager to see if there is an orange battery collection bucket on site. If there is, follow the instructions on the bucket. If not, continue down our list of options.
Drop-Off for Residential Customers –
- Bring your household batteries to Blue Line Transfer Station. Fees apply. See current pricing here. Note that Blue Line Transfer also accepts automotive batteries (no charge to residential customers) and items that contain non-removable batteries (fees apply).
- Bring your household batteries to one of San Mateo County’s Household Hazardous Waste collection sites/events. An appointment is required. See more information here.
- Bring your household batteries to a retailer-provided collection spot. To find one near you, use the search tool at recyclestuff.org. You’ll find some Lowe’s and Home Depot locations listed.
Drop-Off and Collection for Commercial Customers –
- Bring your batteries to Blue Line Transfer Station. Fees apply. See current pricing here.
- Participate in the County of San Mateo’s Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program. See details.
Your efforts to sort waste correctly and dispose of it safely make a difference and are appreciated! Please email any questions to info@ssfscavenger.com.
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Mosquito District Open House, June 21st, 12-4 PM
The San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District is hosting an Open House on Saturday, June 21, from 12-4 PM at 1351 Rollins Road in Burlingame. Stop by for kid-friendly activities, displays & information about insects and specialized equipment, and behind-the-scenes opportunities to see the mosquito colony and mosquitofish operations. For more information, visit: smcmvcd.org/open-house; you can also add it to your calendar here!
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Open House #2 for Proposed Guadalupe Quarry Project, June 30th, 5:30-7:30 PM
The developers of the Quarry, Orchard Partners, invites everyone to their second Community Open House, taking place on Monday, June 30th from 5:30-7:30 PM. The location will be the same as the first one - at the former Trove site located at 240 Valley Drive in Crocker Industrial Park. There will be dinner and activities for kids. For more information, call Kit Cole at 818-822-6378 or email her at kit@kitcoleconsulting.com. Note: a postcard is also being mailed to all Brisbane residents inviting them to the Community Open House.
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