It's been overcast this week, but seemed fitting weather for cave adventures in the Park, which took place on Monday in partnership with the Brisbane Library as part of National Park and Recreation Month! Participants got to explore CaveSim, an all-in-one portable caving experience, which included getting hoisted up a portable 12-ft. vertical caving tower and crawling through 60+ feet of tunnels. Thank you to everyone who made this possible for the community and campers alike to enjoy! Be sure to join for yet another fun outing in the Park honoring this year's Park and Rec Month theme, Build Together, Play Together, happening this Thursday starting at 4 PM!
- Council Highlights from July 17 Meeting
- New Emergency Call Boxes Installed at Brisbane Marina to Enhance Public Safety
- Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving Traffic Report - San Bruno & Mariposa
- Wind? No Worries: Ridge Banners Made to Move
- Concerts in the Park Information for Friday, July 25!
- 70 Old County Pop-Up #2 in the Park, Friday 7/25, 4:30-6:30 PM
- National Night Out in the Park on August 5th
- 21st Annual Disaster Preparedness Day, August 2nd
- Registration Live for Secret Garden Tour 2025
- Y2K Birthday Bash - The Pool's Turning 25!
Council Highlights from July 17 Meeting
At their July 17 City Council Meeting, the City Council:
- Honored Karen Kinser, Deputy Director of Public Works, for her 31 years of service to the City. Karen contributed significantly to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Brisbane’s vital infrastructure, trails, and open space.
- Approved the revised Silverspot Nursery School Agreement. The revised agreement includes past Council direction relating to updated lease terms.
- Authorized staff to release a Request for Proposals to lease or manage the Visitacion Garden Senior Housing Development.
- Approved the acquisition of five properties in the Brisbane Acres for purposes of Open Space and Habitat Conservation.
Read more at brisbaneca.org/councilhighlights. The Council is taking a customary summer recess, with meetings starting back on September 4th.
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New Emergency Call Boxes Installed at Brisbane Marina to Enhance Public Safety
Brisbane Marina is improving visitor safety with the recent installation of emergency call boxes throughout its promenade. With initial placement of the call boxes completed earlier this month, the initiative is part of a broader commitment to emergency readiness and community care. The boxes are expected to be fully functional by July 28, 2025.
Brisbane Marina encourages all community members to visit and learn more about the upgraded safety features. The call box system was installed in collaboration with the Brisbane Police Department and Utility Telecom. See more information here on the City's website.
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Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving Traffic Report - San Bruno & Mariposa
Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) is an evolving strategy that alters the fundamental and traditional ways in which the police fight crime and respond to other problems in the community.
An important component of COPPS is the use of Problem Oriented Policing Projects (POP Projects).
A brief synopsis of recent years' POP Projects is available here on the City's website, with the most recent one opened June 16 and closed July 2 in the area of San Bruno Avenue & Mariposa Street. The City Manager's Office had requested speed data following receipt of complaints from residents that cars were speeding.
During the enforcement period, approximately 2.5 weeks, the speed trailer collected the speed of 26,522 vehicles traveling along San Bruno Avenue around Mariposa Street. Of the vehicle data collected, 2% were driving above the speed limit at an enforceable rate, approximately 5 miles per hour above the posted 25 mph speed limit. Read the full POP Project summary here. Officers will continue to monitor speed and stop sign violations in this area, and we'll have more to share next week about directed enforcement that's been taking place on this corridor.
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Wind? No Worries: Ridge Banners Made to Move
Earlier this month, Public Works installed banner brackets on 15 light poles at the Ridge which utilize a patented spring tension system; this keeps banners in place during normal conditions, and allows them to rotate when the wind starts blowing...which happens from time to time in town! We think the banners look great, positioned to greet residents headed to Altamar, Landmark, and Viewpoint, as well as those visiting Mission Blue Center!
We look forward to the next banner set going up after the summer concert series concludes, which will feature none other than Day in the Park, happening this year on Saturday, October 4th! In the meantime enjoy the current set designed by our Communications Intern, Noah Kellstedt, for Concerts in the Park.
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Concerts in the Park Information for Friday, July 25!
Thank you to the Brisbane Lions Club for hosting an always-fun DJ Dance Party for the community last Friday! On July 25, Fast Times will be hitting the stage at 6 PM. There will be special food & beverages, thanks to Julie's Deli, James Healy Confections, Moonraker Mobile, and the Brisbane Lions Club grilling up free hot dogs (donations welcomed)!
Thanks to Jessica Aloft for capturing and sharing the following video with us from when Pride & Joy performed.
Similar to that concert, there will be merchandise for sale at the Parks and Recreation booth (the beanies were a big hit)! Read on for a special "pop-up" tent that will be in the Park ahead of this Friday's concert kicking off!
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70 Old County Pop-Up #2 in the Park, Friday 7/25, 4:30-6:30 PM
We hope to see you at the Community Park this Friday, 7/25 between 4:30-6:30 PM for the second pop-up workshop for the 70 Old County Road community visioning project! Look for the tent by the food trucks. Staff will share the results of the Vision Concepts Survey, where 233 responses were received, and look forward to hearing the community’s thoughts and reactions before the music kicks off.
Note: an open house will be taking place Saturday, September 6th from 10 AM - noon onsite at 70 Old County Road (more details coming in the August STAR). In the meantime, save that date and see additional information on the project page, brisbaneca.org/70OldCounty. If you have questions or comments on this project, please contact Principal Planner Julia Ayres at jayres@brisbaneca.org.
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National Night Out in the Park on August 5th
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21st Annual Disaster Preparedness Day, August 2nd
San Mateo County is hosting their 21st Annual Disaster Preparedness Day on Saturday, August 2nd, at the San Mateo County Fairgrounds from 10 AM - 2 PM.
The event will offer a range of hands-on activities, informational booths, and demonstrations to help you learn essential disaster preparedness information to protect you and your loved ones. Learn more at smcdisasterprep.org.
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Registration Live for Secret Garden Tour 2025
This year the tour returns on Saturday, August 16th from 10 AM - 2PM, featuring, "Artful Gardens of Brisbane”. This is a fundraiser for Parks and Recreation and the Lions Club to help support all the wonderful programs that are done in the community. See a recap video from the first Secret Garden Tour that took place in 2023:
Participant Ticket Sales: $20 adults, $10 seniors, Teens / Kids Free (there are official ticket sales this year, as last year the event sold out).
For event details and to register for the event, visit brisbaneca.org/gardentour. If you have any issues registering, please call the Parks and Recreation office at (415) 508-2140 or email brisbanerec@brisbaneca.org.
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Y2K Birthday Bash - The Pool's Turning 25!
Join Brisbane Parks and Rec for the ultimate throwback pool party as we celebrate 25 years for the Community Pool, in true early-2000s style. Whether you love a little nostalgic fun or would like to honor our beloved Community gem, the Pool, this birthday bash is for you.
What to expect:
- Photo Moments: Pose at our backdrop, grab pics with the giant “25” balloons, or leave your mark on the TRL-inspired Polaroid wall
- Entertainment: All 2000s music, all event. Dance contest, inflatable volleyball, a glitter station, coloring sheets with throwback cartoons, and a create your birthday message CD activity.
- Birthday Countdown: Towards the end of the event, join the countdown from 25 leading into cake, a birthday song, and a splash into the pool!
- Giveaways: Slap bracelets and fun retro favors for early guests!
- Dress Code: Y2K-inspired: think butterfly clips, tinted sunglasses, metallics, and tracksuits (and of course, your swimsuit)!
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