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City Manager's Weekly Email
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City News
Presidential Primary Election Info
All voters can vote in the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election.  But did you know that your registered political party determines the Presidential candidates that appear on your ballot?

If you're registered to vote, you've likely received your Sample Ballot by now. Page 6 of the Sample Ballot has a page titled, Guide to Party-Nominated Primary.

The main point is is that if you're registered with a political party but want a ballot from a different party, you must re-register. 

To do so, go to www.registertovote.ca.gov and click on the "Register to Vote Now" button, or pick up a Voter Registration Card at City Hall, the Library, or Post Office.  The deadline to re-register online or by mail is midnight of Tuesday, February 18th. 

You may also re-register at any Vote Center through Election Day. Brisbane City Hall's Council Chambers will be transformed into a County Vote Center starting Saturday, February 29th through Election Day, Tuesday, March 3rd.

A Ballot Drop Box is also available in the lobby of City Hall, where you'll be able to drop your mail-in ballot during City Hall's regular hours of operation -- M, Tu, Th: 8-5, W: 8-8, F: 8-1.
Join the Elections Team the for Mar. 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election
Below is a brief description of the positions available:
 
Vote Center Representatives – Are needed to serve the 42 Vote Centers located throughout the County. Multi-lingual individuals are highly encouraged to apply, particularly those who speak Spanish, Chinese, Korean, or Tagalog. Vote Center Representatives receive $19.88 per hour.
 
Student Vote Center Ambassador Program – They are are looking for 300 eligible Student Vote Center Ambassadors to assist in the operation of Vote Centers on Election Day. Students earn $140 for each day that they work, including $25 for attending the mandatory training.
 
Election Materials Couriers – Election Materials Couriers are stipend employees responsible for returning ballots from Vote Centers after the close of polls on Election Day. Couriers are paid $65 for attending training and working on Election Night. The mileage reimbursement rate is $.575 per mile.
 
Vote Center Volunteers – Vote Center Volunteers are stipend employees that will staff their curbside ballot boxes on what are historically their busiest days. Volunteers are paid $140 for each day that they work. 
 
Individuals interested in applying for these positions may visit their website at: www.smcacre.org/election-workers . For additional information, please contact Elections Specialist Supervisor Martin McTaggart, at (650) 312-5316 or [email protected] .
Resource for Reporting Jet Noise to SFO
Did you know there is an easy way to report jet noise to the SFO Noise Abatement Office? Official disturbance reports are the only proof that our elected officials have that something is wrong. Give them that proof. And tell your neighbors - the number of affected households is as important as the overall number of reports. One report a month from a new person makes a huge difference! Visit stop.jetnoise.net to start reporting today. (If you're using an Android device, select "Add To Home Screen" after you’ve logged in in order to place an app button right where you need it.)
February 2020 STAR Newsletter
Click here to view the February 2020 STAR Newsletter.
Safety Upgrades to Fire Hydrants
“Life is a Dance” hydrant by BDW, located at San Bruno @ Mariposa.
Over the next 6 months, Public Works will be upgrading the visibility of all 246 of the City’s fire hydrants, and color-coding the hydrants so that responding fire engines know the hydrants' flow capacity. As shown in the photos, each hydrant will have a reflective color-coded marker placed behind the cap on the large (“pumper”) outlet. In these photos, the blue marker indicates both hydrants are connected to water zones capable of providing more than 1,500 gallons per minute of flow.
 
For each of the City's 54 painted hydrants - that are also connected to the City's water system - a tall, reflective flag will be attached to the smaller (“hose”) nozzle. This will allow the hydrants to be quickly located during low visibility, and will allow the continued painting of hydrants with non-reflective paint while still providing quick location identification for our firefighters and those assisting from other cities during times of mutual aid.

Have you ever wanted to paint or restore one of Brisbane’s fire hydrants? The Parks and Recreation Department organizes a Fire Hydrant Painting & Restoration Weekend every two years, usually in the springtime. The next one is coming up next year, in 2021. So keep that period in mind and be sure to sign up early when registration opens – they go fast! Thank you for all that have lent your artistic talents to bring these hydrants to whimsical life!
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.
Water Main Replacement Project | February 3rd-7th UPDATE
Garbage pickup will be early - be sure to put your carts out the night before. Reach out to SSF Scavenger if you need a gravity-locking mechanism to keep critters at bay.

Parking Restrictions are in place M-F 8am-5pm. Thru traffic is allowed, but you may be re-routed.

Work on the the main line begins Monday, Feb. 10th. Crews will be working from Beatrice towards Margaret; please continue adhering to the posted signage.

Thank you for your patience and compliance with the parking restrictions. It’s allowing the crew to work as quickly as possible. For more information about the project, please click here .
Brisbane School District 2020-2021 Registration
Brisbane School District Enrollment for 2020-2021 School Year starts on Monday, F ebruary 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.
Everyone Counts! Census 2020
Save the Date! April 1, 2020, marks Census Day, a key benchmark for the 2020 count observed nationwide. By this date, households will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You'll then have three options for responding: online, by mail, or by phone. When completing the census, you'll note where you are living on April 1. Learn more at  www.smccensus.org .

Click here for a video presentation by San Mateo County Census 2020.
Upcoming Key Dates
Brisbane Preschool Spring Session Registration
Opens Feb. 4th
Lifeguard Certification Class
Feb. 7th, 8th, & 9th | Community Pool
Artists' Evening of Sharing
Feb. 8th, 7:30pm | Mission Blue Center
Below to the left is a sneak peak of the remarkable art by Mea Christe who will be featured at Artists' Evening of Sharing on February 8th at 7:30pm! Also check out the order of events to see who else will be sharing their art.
Seton Hall Town Meeting
Feb. 8th, 10:00am-11:30am | Daly City's City Hall Chambers
Seton Hall Town Meeting - Saturday, Feb. 8, 10:00am-11:30am at Daly City's City Hall, 333 90th St.

Join San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa for a town hall and panel meeting on the future of Seton Medical Center.
Brisbane Lions' Crab Dinner Fundraiser
Feb. 22nd, 6:00pm | Mission Blue Center
Cornhole Tournament
Feb. 28th, 7:00pm | Community Park Gazebo
Save the Date - 2nd Annual LUNAFEST
Mar. 28th | Mission Blue Center
Other Important City Calendar Dates in 2020
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 1/29/20
 
Artists’ Evening of Sharing
Saturday, Feb 8 th, 7:30pm
Mission Blue Center
Free Admission! All Ages Welcomed!
 
The Collective Camp introduces…
“Gentle Restore Yoga”
Sunday, February 2 nd
At the Comm. Ctr., 7-8pm
 
Posted 2/2/20
 
Now Hiring
Rec. Leaders for the
Park & Rec. Afterschool Program
www.calopps.org, open until full
 
Water Bills Due
February 5 th
Upcoming Public Meetings
Complete Streets Safety Committee Meeting - Monday, 2/3, 6:30pm
Archived Meeting Videos
No Archived Meeting Videos from 1/27/20 - 1/31/20.
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