April is National Poetry Month
In further celebration of National Poetry Month, we wanted to make sure you were aware of the fact that one of Brisbane's youth poets, Cassandra Bousquet, will be performing a reading at the Redwood City Public Library tomorrow at 1pm. She will be joined by San Mateo County Poet Laureate Aileen Cassinetto and fellow teen poet, Chloe Chou.
Join them for the poetry reading and an opportunity to make journals using recycled objects in the Library's makerspace!
April also happens to be Jazz Appreciation Month, with the Brisbane Library hosting the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco on Saturday, April 30th as part of San Mateo County Libraries' Jazz in the Library program. This event will likely take place in the Library's courtyard. All are welcome!
North County's New Economic Advancement Center (EAC)
Newly opened as of a couple weeks ago, the Economic Advancement Center (EAC) is a service hub of resources and support for those looking to enhance a career path, start a business, or grow an idea. The goal of the Economic Advancement Center is to provide much-needed economic recovery tools to some of North County's most vulnerable residents and small businesses, offering support in both English and Spanish.
One of the EAC's partner organizations, JobTrain, specializes in preparing under-served individuals for successful, sustainable careers in high-demand and emerging fields. See below to learn more:
Another partner organization, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, is a small business development organization helping individuals achieve personal, financial, and social transformation through the power of small business.
The EAC is located at 366 Grand Avenue in South San Francisco. Visit them there Monday - Friday 10am-4pm, or call them at (650) 829-4652. You can also contact them via email.
7 Mile House Teams Up with the Brisbane Lions Club to Raise Money For Ukraine
The 7 Mile House has graciously joined with the Brisbane Lions Club to further raise funds for Ukraine. Please print or present the flyer on your phone when you dine in on April 18th, 20th, or 21st. Twenty percent (20%) will go towards the Lions' Fundraiser for Ukraine.
Meet Our New Code Enforcement Officer, Wil!
You may have seen him walking around town; he’s been enjoying meeting with residents since coming on board earlier this year. Wil comes to us with eight years of Code Enforcement experience, previously working for the City of Alexandria, VA and is certified through the International Code Council. Do you have a building, zoning, or property maintenance question? Wil’s your guy! Reach out to him at (628) 224-2010 or email him at wmunoz@brisbaneca.org. He’s eager and wants to help! Make sure you give him a wave and a smile the next time you see him around town.
And since we have your attention about code enforcement…a friendly reminder about proper yard maintenance: All Brisbane residents should make sure that grass is cut and maintained regularly, and that yards and planting beds are free of weeds to avoid rodent harborage and other types of vermin. Thanks for helping us maintain a safe and healthy quality of life in Brisbane!
Grow with Us in the City of Stars
Are you looking for a career change? We’re hiring for an Asst. Fire Marshal (NCFA) and Office Specialist (Police Records). Both recruitments close today, April 15th, at 5pm.
Application Extended for Public Works Internship! Are you on a civil engineering track, and want to gain some excellent real-world experience this summer working in our Public Works Dept.? Then get applying, as the application deadline for this position has been extended to Monday, April 25th at 5pm!
Vote for the Brisbane Library in the People's Choice Awards! Voting Ends April 15th at 5pm!
SIEGEL & STRAIN Architects, the architects behind the New Brisbane Library, submitted the Library for the 2022 American Institute of Achitects, San Francisco (AIASF) Design Awards: People's Choice. Voting is now open and ends April 15th, so please vote now for the Brisbane Library! (Search "Brisbane Library" to go straight to the photo above). Thank you!
FREE Intro to Percussion Class at the Brisbane Library - April 16th
Lions Easter Egg Hunt: This Sunday, April 17th
Club Rec Summer Camp - Sign Up Today!
Summer planning? Registration opened on Monday for Club Rec Summer Camp, so sign up now if you're interested! This is a full-day camp (8am-5pm) for children entering 1st grade through those entering 6th grade. The program will follow all of San Mateo County's COVID-19 childcare safety guidelines. Each week will feature two swim days at none other than the Community Pool, a field trip, and a special Friday activity based on that week’s theme. Camp is held at the new Brisbane Elementary School Modular located at 500 San Bruno Avenue. If you have any questions prior to registering your child(ren) for this year’s summer program, please reach out to Recreation Coordinator Scott Morris at smorris@brisbaneca.org.
Spring/Summer Activity Guide
It's back, (in solely digital form), but you can print the pages you want, if needed! The Parks and Recreation Dept. is pleased to bring you the Spring/Summer 2022 Activity Guide so you can peruse all the upcoming programs and events taking place in town. The most current Activity Guide will be housed here on the Parks and Recreation landing page.
Lifeguard Certification Class May 15th - 17th, Just a Few Spots Left to Sign Up!
The last time a Lifeguard Certification Class was held was February of 2020! This is always a popular certification, so be sure those whom you think would be interested get signed up now at brisbaneca.org/lifeguard. Sign up now if you're interested, as there are only a few spots left!
Sustainable San Mateo County’s 23rd Annual Awards Celebration, May 11th
SSMC will honor four local sustainability champions: Each Green Corner, Kalimah Salahuddin, Seamless Bay Area, and Robert Whitehair, along with the 2022 Green Building Award winner, the Marshall Medical Offices on Kaiser Permanente’s Redwood City campus. The All-Electric Leadership Awards, sponsored by Peninsula Clean Energy, will also be announced during the Awards Celebration. SSMC’s Third Annual Virtual Auction will kick off on Wednesday, May 4, and conclude on May 15. Admission to the Awards Celebration is free, but pre-registration is required. Sponsorships are also available; click for details.
Rain Barrel Installation Workshop, April 16th
Flows to Bay is holding a Rain Barrel Hands-On Installation Workshop at Laurel Elementary in San Mateo on Saturday, April 16th starting at 9am. The workshop will feature:
- Discussion of the San Mateo County rain barrel rebate program
- Hands-on instruction and installation of a rain barrel from a pro
- Giveaways!
Space is limited! All participants must wear a mask while on school grounds. Please come dressed and prepared for being outdoors.
High Efficiency Toilet Grants (Includes FREE Installation) Still Available
Please reach out to Jessica Lee at (415) 508-2128 or jessicalee@brisbaneca.org if you have any questions about this unique program. These High Efficiency Toilets use less water per flush, conserve water, and will help you save on your water bill!
We Still Need to be Water-Wise, Brisbane!
Some neighboring water districts are moving into Stage 2 Drought restrictions; as of today, we're still in a Stage 1 Drought but this could change for us shortly as well. Whether you are a renter, homeowner, or business, the SFPUC, which is our water wholesaler, has tips and resources to help preserve this precious resource.
Brisbane Chamber of Commerce Scholarships - Applications Due April 15th
The Brisbane Chamber of Commerce offers college scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be Brisbane residents, dependents of active Brisbane Chamber of Commerce members, or dependents of City of Brisbane employees with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applications are due by April 15th by 5pm.
Brisbane Lions Club 2022/2023 Scholarship Program - Applications Due April 25th
There is yet another scholarship opportunity, this time for Brisbane scholars only. The Brisbane Lions Club serves our community in many ways; one of the most important is in their support of the education. Through the efforts of the Club, scholarship awards are offered to Brisbane residents who are pursuing full-time higher education and vocational programs. Full-time status is either 12+ semester or 9+ quarter credits. You may receive a prorated partial scholarship if you are attending a full-time program for part of the 2022/2023 calendar year.
To receive a scholarship award, you must be considered a Brisbane resident and submit your application by April 25, 2022, by 12am, AND sign up to participate in a 30 minute Zoom interview with their Scholarship Committee members during May 2022. The sign-up interview schedule will be accessible on the website by April 1. Sign up for your interview by May 1, 2022.
Immigrant Youth Scholarship - Applications Due May 1st
Ask an Energy Expert Event - April 21st
Upcoming U.S. 101 Overnight Full Closures - Southbound Closure from S. Airport Boulevard to San Bruno Ave. on April 24 & Northbound Closure from Millbrae Ave. to San Bruno Ave. on May 1st
As part of the San Mateo 101 Express Lanes Project, Caltrans is replacing overhead sign structures (that span the width of one side of the freeway, from the shoulder to the median) on U.S. 101. This work requires large flatbed trucks to deliver the sign structures and cranes to hoist them into place from the center of the freeway. Therefore, it will be necessary to close one direction of the freeway at a time for up to five hours.
Northbound lanes will be unaffected during the Southbound closure. Motorists will exit on S. Airport Blvd ramp in SSF, follow the detour signs to S. Airport Blvd, and then diverge at S. Airport Blvd/I-380 Intersection. This work was postponed due to high winds and has now been rescheduled for April 24th from 1am - 6am.
The second closure is scheduled to occur from 1am - 6am on Sunday, May 1, 2022 and affect Northbound U.S. 101 from Millbrae Ave to San Bruno Ave. Southbound U.S. 101 traffic will be unaffected during this Northbound closure.
Brisbane Farmers' Market: Thursdays in the Park, 3-7pm
There were a few less tents due to yesterday's rains, but Mtn. Fresh Produce, Hummus Heaven, Donna's Tamales, Bun Bao, Roadside Rotisserie SF, Jolly's Teas Cream, and California's Crêpes were all there in the Park yesterday for Brisbane's weekly Farmers' Market.
Expanded City Hall Hours
City Hall's public walk-in hours are now: M: 9-4, W: 1-7, Th: 9-4. Building and Planning staff is available on Wednesday's by appointment only. All City Hall staff remain accessible by phone and email; we highly encourage use of our Online Services to keep the community and staff healthy during this time. Masks are still required to be worn at City Hall until further notice. Disposable masks are available if you don't have one.
Curative has re-launched their mobile testing clinic at the Park, and will be here on Thursdays, from 10am-4pm. Sign up for appt. here. Walk-ups are accepted. You can find more County-wide testing sites at smcgov.org/testing. As a reminder, U.S. households are able to place additional orders for free, at-home COVID-19 rapid tests (4 tests per order) at: special.usps.com/testkits | covidtests.gov/es (Spanish) | covidtests.gov/zh (Chinese)
According to the County Health Department's data dashboards, Brisbane has had 628 confirmed historical cases. Brisbane resident Amrit Lall has been keeping track of the cases released per week, and let us know that Brisbane recorded 7 new COVID-19 cases this past week. We must continue keeping our guard up if we want to get through this pandemic, weary as we may be from it all. The highly contagious Omicron variant and its subvariant, BA.2, can evade safety measures, with BA.2 resulting in San Mateo County's cases increasing by 41% this week. Vaccines are proven to be the greatest protection from the risks of severe disease or death from COVID-19.
A second Pfizer and Moderna booster dose is now available for people who received their first booster dose at least four months ago. Eligible Californians include people who received their first Pfizer or Moderna booster and are age 50 and up or individuals who are age 12 and up and moderately to severely immunocompromised. The CDC also recommends everyone who received a J&J booster receive a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least 4 months after their first booster. Talk to your provider about receiving your second booster. You can also visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255 to find a booster near you.
CA COVID-19 Rent Relief
The State’s Housing is Key program to assist renters and landlords with rent and utility payments came to a close March 31st, but the City’s Rental Assistance Program is still be available; the Brisbane City Council has made $100,000 in rental assistance available to those that need it. Contact the Community Resource Center of the YMCA at (650) 276-4101 or crc@ymcasf.org to get the application process started.
CA Mortgage Relief Program Portal Now Accepting Applications
Habitat Restoration Day: Next Saturday, April 23rd
Save the Date: MOB Shop! May 6th & 7th
Save the Date: Hydrant Painting & Restoration, May 14th & 15th
Save the Date: BDW's "OH the Places", May 15th
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 6:30pm
Planning Commission Meeting - Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 7:30pm
Did You Know?
The City's website can now be translated into 10 languages, including: Spanish, Chinese, French, and Filipino. Simply click on the "Select Language" drop-down menu found on the top of every webpage and start viewing our website in your preferred language!
Quote of the week
This concludes our update; we'll be sending out the next Blast on Friday, April 23rd, in the afternoon. If this email was forwarded to you or you saw it on social media and would like to subscribe, sign up here. As always, please keep connected with us via our website and social media pages. Thanks for reading and staying engaged with us!