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Application Deadline EXTENDED to Serve Your Community
A GREAT WAY TO GET INVOLVED AND SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY!!
APPLY BY FEBRUARY 19, 2020 TO SERVE ON A CITY COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE

The City Council at their January 16, 2020 meeting agreed to extend the application deadline for residents to apply for a City Commission or Committee, in case the holidays got in the way of anyone wanting to do so. The Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission do receive a small stipend. If you or anyone you know is interested in applying, please make sure applications are submitted by 8pm on Wednesday, February 19th! 

Click here for descriptions and applications for the various Commissions/ Committees.
American Pickers - Possibly in Brisbane!
The History Channel, on behalf of the show “American Pickers”, recently reached out to the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce looking for people who may have interesting antiques and vintage items to sell when they come to the Bay Area in March. They typically buy things like old toys, cars, motorcycles, antique signs, etc. If you or someone you know would be interested in being featured on the show, please contact Chamber President & CEO Madison Davis at [email protected].
 
Just for fun, we thought readers may be interested to know about some of the other instances where Brisbane has been featured:



 
This is not an all-inclusive list. If you know of others, and have the links to them, please share them with us!
C/CAG Vacancy on a Public Committee
The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) has one (1) vacant seat for a public member that is a resident of San Mateo County on the C/CAG Congestion Management and Environmental Quality (CMEQ) Committee.

The C/CAG CMEQ provides advice and recommendations to the full C/CAG Board on all matters relating to transportation planning, congestion management, travel demand management, coordination of land use and transportation planning, mobile source air quality programs, energy resources and conservation, and other environmental issues facing local jurisdictions in San Mateo County. The role of the C/CAG CMEQ Committee also includes making recommendations to the C/CAG Board on the allocation of funding for specific projects and activities addressing these programmatic areas.

Individuals wishing to be considered for appointment to serve on this committee should send a letter of interest by 4pm, Friday, January 31, 2020.

For more information, please click here.
DTSC Community Survey - Please Complete by TODAY!
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is one of the regulating agencies overseeing the environmental investigation and cleanup activities at the Brisbane Baylands (their portion being the northwesterly area, referred to as UPC OU-SM in the draft Feasibility Study/Remedial Action Plan that DTSC is currently reviewing). As a part of this review process, DTSC recently sent out a 2-page Community Survey to all of Brisbane and parts of Daly City and San Francisco located closest to the site. The survey was also provided in Spanish and Chinese (see below). 

DTSC is asking community members to complete both sides of the survey and return it in the self-addressed, stamped envelope by  Friday, January 17th .  You are also welcome to return the survey electronically to  [email protected] . If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Asha Setty, Public Participation Specialist, at  [email protected]  or (510) 540-3910.

DTSC Community Letter and Survey -  English  |  Spanish  |  Chinese
Water Main Replacement Project | January 20th-26th UPDATE
We want to thank the residents of Kings Road for their continued cooperation and patience as the work continues on your street! They will be finishing the potholing and starting on the temporary bypass on Tuesday of next week (Monday is a holiday).

If you want more details regarding this project, check out the presentation on our Water Project web page: https://brisbaneca.org/content/water-main-replacement-project-phase-2
Upcoming Pool Maintenance Scheduled
NOW HIRING - Recreation Leaders
Registration for Spring Swim Lessons - Now Open!
Click here form more information and to sign up!
Brisbane School District 2020-2021 Registration
Brisbane School District Enrollment for 2020-2021 School Year starts on Monday, February 3, 2020. On Monday, February 3, 2020 registration will be at Mission Blue Center located at 475 Mission Blue Dr, Brisbane, CA 94005 from 9am - 4:30pm.

After February 3, 2020 all registration will take place at the Brisbane School District Office located at 1 Solano St, Brisbane, CA 94005 from 8:30am-4pm.
City Hall Closed in Observance of MLK, Jr. Day
City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will re-open on Tuesday the 21st for normal business hours: M, Tu, Th: 8-5p, W: 8-8, F: 8- 1.
2020 Caltrain NorcalMLK Celebration Train
Take the Caltrain NorcalMLK Celebration Train to the MLK2020 celebration events in San Francisco on Monday, January 20, and honor the life and legacy of Dr. King through exciting activities for all.

Reserve your complimentary commemorative tickets for departure from one of the above stations today, and pick up your tickets at your point of departure on Monday, January 20, one hour before travel.
Upcoming Key Dates
MOB Shop
Jan. 24th, 12-5pm & Jan. 25th, 10am-3pm | Mission Blue Center
Basic First Aid Class presented by North County Fire Authority
Jan. 28th, 9:00am-12:30pm | Fire Station 81
CPR & AED Training presented by North County Fire Authority
Jan. 28th, 1:30pm-5:00pm | Fire Station 81
Celebration of Stars and Holiday Decorations
Jan. 28th, 6:00pm | Mission Blue Center
Artists' Evening of Sharing
Feb. 8th, 7:30pm | Mission Blue Center
Each year, the City of Brisbane invites local artists to share their work with the Brisbane public at the Artists' Evening of Sharing event, held at Mission Blue Center. At this annual event, Brisbane artists showcase music, theater, dance, images of visual artwork, photography, writing, and film. Honoring Brisbane’s art advocates allows the community to understand the rich diversity and depth of talent that surrounds it and stimulates an exchange of ideas about art. This year's event will take place on Saturday, February 8th, 2020, and starts at 7:30pm. Admission for the Artists' Evening of Sharing is free, with a complimentary reception at intermission. If you haven't already planned to do so, make sure you come celebrate Brisbane’s creative spirit!
Lifeguard Certification Class
Feb. 7th, 8th, & 9th | Community Pool
Brisbane Lions' Crab Dinner Fundraiser
Feb. 22nd, 6:00pm | Mission Blue Center
Cornhole Tournament
Feb. 28th, 7:00pm | Community Park Gazebo
Brisbane Village Helping Hands Social - Spring Fling
Mar. 14th, 3:00pm-5:00pm | Sunrise Room
Other Important City Calendar Dates in 2020
1/20 - City Hall Closed, Martin Luther King's Jr. Birthday
2/8 - Artists' Evening of Sharing
2/12 - City Hall Closed, Lincoln's Birthday
2/15-3/1 - Community Pool Closed for Maintenance
2/17 - City Hall Closed, Presidents' Day
2/28 - Cornhole Tournament
2/29-3/3 - Presidential Primary Elections, Vote Center at City Hall Open
3/14 - BVHH's Spring Fling
3/28 - 2nd Annual LUNAFEST Film Festival
4/18 - Habitat Restoration/Earth Day
5/15 - Bike to Work Day
5/25 - City Hall Closed, Memorial Day
6/26 - Concerts in the Park Kick-Off
7/3 - City Hall Closed, Independence Day
7/3 - Concerts in the Park
7/10 - Concerts in the Park
7/17 - Concerts in the Park
7/24 - Concerts in the Park
7/31 - Concerts in the Park
8/7 - Concerts in the Park
9/7 - City Hall Closed, Labor Day
9/19 - Coastal Cleanup Day
10/3 - 34th Annual Day in the Park & 14th Annual Derby
10/10 - 5th Annual Underwater Pumpkin Patch
10/12 - City Hall Closed, Columbus Day
11/3 - Election Day
11/10 - Veterans Flag-Raising Ceremony
11/11 - City Hall Closed, Veterans Day
11/26-27 - City Hall Closed, Thanksgiving
12/6 - Festival of Lights
12/24 - City Hall Closed, Christmas Eve
12/25 - City Hall Closed, Christmas Day
12/31 - City Hall Closed, New Year's Eve
Signboard Postings
Posted 1/15/20
 
Artists’ Evening of Sharing
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020
Interested in Showcasing your Talent?
 
Ernie Knowles
Celebration of Life
Sunday, 1/19, 3pm, Miss. Blue Ctr.
Reception following at Eagles
 
In Loving Memory:
Betty M. Salmon
5/24/1933 – 1/8/2020
For service info call: (925) 381-6119
 
 
Posted 1/19/20
 
Now Hiring
Rec. Leaders for the
Park & Rec. Afterschool Program
www.calopps.org, open until full
Upcoming Public Meetings
Airport Noise Subcommittee Meeting - Wednesday, 1/22, 5:30pm
Planning Commission Meeting - Thursday, 1/23, 7:30pm
Archived Meeting Videos
Open Space and Ecology Committee - Wednesday, 1/15, 6:30pm
City Council Meeting - Thursday, 1/16, 7:30pm
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