Paving Lower Visitacion Scheduled to Start Monday, March 25th
Staff was out earlier this week, as was the contractor, informing residents, businesses, and organizations on Visitacion Ave. between San Francisco St. and Mendocino that no parking would be allowed between 8 AM - 5 PM starting March 25th for a couple of days. Weather forecasts report the possibility of rain on March 25th, in which case the repaving will happen on March 26th, 27th, and March 28th if needed. The phases of work that will impact the street are 1) grinding off the existing pavement and full-depth asphalt repair of any potholed areas, 2) repaving with new asphalt concrete, and 3) striping. If you park off-street, and need to use your car that day, make sure it’s moved out of the work zone by 8 AM. Visitacion Ave. traffic will be detoured to San Bruno Ave. Traffic needing to cross Visitation at either Mariposa or Monterey Streets during the hours of work will be directed by flaggers and should expect delays. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the entire work zone to the extent possible.
PlanIT Geo Performing Inventory of Public Trees
An arborist from PlanIT Geo will be in town to begin inventorying our public trees starting 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 at aetherton@brisbaneca.org.
In Celebration of Women's History Month
Thank you to Millbrae Community Television for coming to the Brisbane Library, and capturing this Power Up Afternoon, where Librarian Nicole Fernandez led the activity, "Make Art Like Ruth Asawa". Ruth Asawa (1926 - 2013) was an American modernist artist known primarily for her mesmerizing looped-wire sculptures inspired by the beauty of nature and organic shapes.
Remember that the 18th Annual Women’s View Art Exhibit is open now through April 26th at County Center. The public is invited to view work from more than 40 artists on display in the Caldwell Gallery on the first floor of the San Mateo County Hall of Justice (400 County Center, Redwood City). One of the works in the exhibit is by Brisbane resident, Dana Dillworth, titled Emerging from Repose - Eve of Eves and is constructed entirely out of washi tape:
Schedule of Certified Election Results - San Mateo County
The results of the March 5th election results from San Mateo County Elections Office have processed around 173,000 ballots. The schedule of certified election results will be updated next on:
- Wednesday, March 20th
- Friday, March 22nd
The results will be certified on April 4, 2024. View semi-official election results and more San Mateo County Election information.
A Great Way to Get Involved & Serve Your Community: Apply to Serve on a City Committee or Board of Trustees
The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting community members interested in serving on the Open Space and Ecology Committee, the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability Committee, and the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District. The deadline to apply is 5 PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, and the applications are available at brisbaneca.org/open-seats or by contacting the City Clerk at (415) 508-2113 or at cityclerk@brisbaneca.org.
Apply now for the following Committee and Trustee seats (click on the links below for more informationabout each Committee or Trustee):
- Open Space & Ecology Committee (1 seat)
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA) Committee* (3 seats)
- San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District (1 seat)
(*Note: Brisbane residents, as well as those who work but don't live in town, are welcome to apply for the IDEA Committee)
To apply for any of these positions and to have an opportunity to make a contribution to your community, fill out the application form and return it to the City Clerk’s Office via email at cityclerk@brisbaneca.org or by mail: Attention: City Clerk, 50 Park Place, Brisbane, CA 94005
Applications must be received no later than 5 PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. An electronic copy of the application is acceptable to meet the deadline.
Apply for the 2024 Leaders in Training Program
Applications are now being accepted until Friday, April 26th, apply here!
Lend a Hand on National Rebuilding Day, April 27
Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to repairing homes and revitalizing communities on the San Francisco Peninsula. They partner with dozens of organizations and hundreds of volunteers to preserve affordable home ownership on special Rebuilding Days each year. Since 1989, they have repaired 3,500 homes and community facilities with the help of over 16,500 volunteers. National Rebuilding Day is held the last Saturday in April to honor the history of their founding. This year it is on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Interested in volunteering your skills as a (re)builder? Fill out their volunteer form here and they will contact you as opportunities arise In need of repairs? Fill out an application here.
San Mateo County Sustainability Dept. Hosting Feedback Session March 21 at Brisbane Library, 5:30 PM
San Mateo County's Sustainability Dept. and BayREN (Bay Area Regional Energy Network) are coming to the Brisbane Library on Thursday, March 21 at 5:30 PM to host a discussion group interested in hearing your feedback on a local home energy efficiency program. Free dinner and a gift card for your time! If interested, contact Alero Moju.
Please visit brisbaneca.org/publicworks/page/waste-and-recycling and calrecycle.ca.gov/organics for more information about SB 1383 and why it’s so important to keep organic waste out of our landfill.
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.
Got Wheels! Registration Reopened
Keep those Brisbane registrations coming!
Registration has reopened for Got Wheels! Are you 70 years or older and looking for a regular alternative to driving? Are you looking for an affordable transportation service that is available when you need it, any day – any time?
Got Wheels! provides up to 6 one-way rides a month for $5 per one-way ride in the service area, which includes SFO and 12 cities. Members may take up to 2 companions free of charge regardless of age and town of residence (provided they get on and off the cab at the same address as the member). To register, please contact the Got Wheels! Program Manager, Cherie Querol Moreno, at (650) 403-4300, ext. 4329 or email her at cqmoreno@pfso.org.
Now Accepting Applications for the 2024-25 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury
Apply now for a one-year term on the 2024-25 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years or old and a San Mateo County resident. The deadline to apply is March 27, 2024. More information, including the application form to apply, can be found here.
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.
Workshop #2
- 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.
Brisbane Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Applications Now Available!
Eligible applicants for the 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.
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Spring Camp 2024 Registration Now Open!
Brisbane Parks and Recreation is looking forward to their two-week Spring Break Camp in April. It will be a "preview" of Summer Camp as campers will be going on field trips and swimming at the Community Pool!
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, March 23rd
Playgym 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, March 23rd from 9:30 AM - 11 AM at the Community Center!
Mermaid & Pirate Pool Party, March 23rd
Come to the Community Pool on Saturday, March 23rd from 1 - 3 PM to experience an unforgettable aquatic adventure including photo opportunities, crafts, snacks, and more! Please note: swim tails can be brought from home and worn for photos by the pool, on the side of the pool only. Participants are not allowed to swim with their swim tails. Thank you for understanding!
Upcoming Easter Egg Hunts End of March
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.
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.
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
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 PM
Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting - Monday, March 18, 4:30 PM
Did You Know?
If you're doing some spring cleaning, the drop-off and take-back website RecycleStuff.org allows you to search by material, company, or image. Established in 1989 within the Department of Environmental Studies at San Jose State University, the Center for the Development of Recycling (CDR) is a university-based, non-profit, environmental research and service organization and operates RecycleStuff.org as the official recycling website for San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. CDR students provide staffing to the call center, 1-800-533-8414, Mondays - Fridays, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
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