Roger (left) was making a lunch delivery just after noon on Friday, April 18th when his brother Marcos of Mama Mia Pizza heard what sounded like a horrible crash. Looking down Visitacion, Marcos could see a red car facing the wrong direction in the post office parking lot, its airbags deployed, PG&E utility pole lying in the street. He left the restaurant and headed down Vis, along with neighbor Alfred of Stagger Lee Goods. Joel Diaz, who was working inside the 23 Club, wasn't far behind them. Marcos took a piece of metal, debris from the UPS drop box which now lay in pieces. It wasn't enough to break the window, but that's when a post office customer, Romale, handed him a sledgehammer he'd just grabbed out of his trunk. That did it, and after unlocking the door, Marcos used Brisbane Police Sgt. Gio Perez' cutting shears to cut the seatbelt, and the two of them, along with Joel, took the driver out of the car as flames began coming into it from the engine. These three, along with Romale and Alfred, acted selflessly that day and no doubt saved a resident's life. We thank them and those who were standing by to assist, such as Billy DelChiaro and Alex Coriano, and look forward to recognizing them formally at the May 15th City Council meeting.
- Stamp Out Hunger with the Brisbane Post Office
- Community Park Restrooms, Playground & Dog Park Closures
- San Bruno Ave. Lane Closure May 5th, 9 AM - 5 PM
- Know Your Rights
- May STAR Now Available to Read Online
- Walk for Awareness, May 10th, Will Feature Mister Softee for All Participants!
- Wildfire Awareness, 5/13
- Mayor Lentz' May Office Hours, 5/14
- Weekend Event Recaps - Habitat Restoration Day & Touch-a-Truck!
- Spring Cleaning Tips from SSF Scavenger
- C/CAG Commitee Vacancies, Letter of Interest Due 4/30
Stamp Out Hunger with the Brisbane Post Office
The local National Association of Letter Carriers is partnering with Samaritan House and City Team for this year's Stamp Out Hunger Campaign. If you'd like to make a tax-deductible contribution, which will go towards them delivering groceries to seniors and families in need on the second Saturday in May, then please click on the links above or scan the QR codes found on their poster.
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Community Park Restrooms, Playground & Dog Park Closures
There have been a couple signs rotating on the boards this week, along with an a-frame at the Park, alerting passersby of the maintenance work that started on Monday for the Park restrooms and the playground areas on May 1st.
Calling all Dog Park users:
We thank the community for their understanding and patience as these maintenance projects get completed!
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San Bruno Ave. Lane Closure May 5th, 9 AM - 5 PM
Notices are being distributed today alerting residents along the backside of San Bruno that a geotechnical investigation will be conducted on San Bruno Avenue on Monday, May 5th, as part of the design work for a future infrastructure project. The investigation will involve drilling two borings in the street to evaluate underground soil and rock conditions.
Following the NYE Storm of 2022, City staff submitted a grant application to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which was approved to the tune of $715,000. Being awarded grant funding to repair the two slide areas by installing retaining walls have led to this initial work taking place.
What to Expect Between 9 AM - 5 PM ON Monday, May 5th:
- Lane Closure: One lane of traffic will be closed between 9 AM - 5 PM on San Bruno Avenue between Annis Road/Thomas Avenue and Gladys Avenue.
- Traffic Control: Flaggers and signage will be in place to direct vehicles safely around the work zone.
- Access Maintained: Local access for vehicles will be maintained at all times.
- Noise and Equipment: Residents may notice noise and construction equipment in the area during working hours.
Please contact Public Works Inspector Greg Morris at (415) 760 – 3053 with any questions or concerns.
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Know Your Rights
In light of new federal priorities, we wanted to underscore the fact that our values have not changed. Our six-member IDEA Committee are still committed ambassadors for the City, working to ensure all residents experience a sense of inclusion and belonging. They meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 PM and welcome community members to join them, whether in-person at the Annex or online via Zoom. To contact the Committee, please connect with the staff liaisons via this webform.
As part of the County’s commitment to all communities, their Office of Community Affairs (OCA) and partners hosted Know Your Rights workshops and information sessions throughout San Mateo County earlier this year. A video containing the information shared can be found below:
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May STAR Now Available to Read Online
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Walk for Awareness, May 10th, Will Feature Mister Softee for All Participants!
May is Mental Health Month, and this year, the Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that Mister Softee ice cream will be provided at the end of the event to those who were a part of the walk, until supplies last. Free for those who walk with us (and who will be provided a wristband)! Check out additional events in May that provide opportunities for neighbors to gather:
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Wildfire Awareness, 5/13
This event will be taking place in a new location and during the week vs. on a Saturday in the Park. We hope you can join us in the Community Meeting Room at Brisbane City Hall on Tuesday, May 13th, between 5 - 8 PM!
In the meantime, make sure you know your zone! Magnets are available at North County Fire Authority as well as City Hall and the Annex for you to write your zone in.
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Mayor Lentz' May Office Hours, 5/14
Join Mayor Lentz for monthly office hour meetings, generally held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. For his May office hour meeting, he'll be back at the Brisbane Library on Wednesday, May 14th from 6 - 7 PM. Please join him and come with any of your questions!
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Weekend Event Recaps - Habitat Restoration Day & Touch-a-Truck!
Thanks to the 30 volunteers who joined San Bruno Mountain Watch for an Earth Day Habitat Restoration Day event last Saturday. Volunteers met at the corner of Checkerspot Dr. and Rock Wren Ln. before hiking out to the areas where they used weed wrenches to remove invasive broom from the grasslands along the ridge. Their efforts go a long way protecting butterfly habitat, as seen in the photo of the Variable Checkerspot, and encouraging an increased abundance of native wildflowers, such as this Coast Iris.
Near the water on Saturday, Silverspot held their first-ever Touch-a-Truck fundraiser at the Marina, which drew over 100 people! Everyone who brought out their big trucks, including Brisbane Fire, Brisbane PD, SSF Scavenger, Brisbane School District, PG&E, and Brisbane Public Works made an effort to engage with the children and had giveaways for families. And it was probably some of their first times sitting up in a backhoe!
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Spring Cleaning Tips from SSF Scavenger
If the change in season has you deep cleaning and looking to dispose of items you no longer need, the following tips are for you!
- Collect unwanted household items and carefully review to see if any can be sold, donated, repaired or repurposed. If they can’t, and they are not hazardous, place in the appropriate waste bin. Visit ssfscavenger.com/sort-smart if you need help determining which bin. Please do not “wishcycle.” (Wishcycling refers to placing items in the recycling bin that you “wish” were recyclable but are not actually allowed in the blue bin.)
- Dispose of unwanted toxic cleaning supplies and other household hazardous wastes responsibly. Visit smchealth.org/hhw for detailed information on the San Mateo County Household Hazardous Waste Program.
- Utilize the public waste/recycling drop-off at Blue Line Transfer in nearby South San Francisco. Visit ssfscavenger.com/transfer-station or call SSF Scavengers for pricing, address, and operating hours.
Thank you for keeping your home and our community clean and safe. Your efforts matter and are appreciated!
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C/CAG Commitee Vacancies, Letter of Interest Due 4/30
The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) has a number of vacancies on its standing Committees:
- 2 Seats – Congestion Management and Environmental Quality Committee (CMEQ). There is currently one (1) seat for Elected Officials from City Councils and/or the San Mateo County
- 2 Seats – Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). There is currently one (1) seat for Elected Officials from City Councils and/or the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors; one (1) seat for a Public Member.
- 1 Seat – Resource Management and Climate Protection Committee (RMCP). There is currently one (1) seat for a Business/Chamber of Commerce member.
Individuals wishing to be considered for appointment to the Committee(s) should email a letter of interest to: Sean Charpentier, C/CAG Executive Director at scharpentier@smcgov.org. Individuals must send a letter of interest by 5 PM today, April 30, 2025, for the C/CAG Board to consider appointments at its May 8, 2025 meeting. The recruitments will remain open until filled.
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