This past Monday, the City announced the launch a new program that enables residents, businesses and visitors to quickly access non-emergency City services through an online and mobile interface. Powered by SeeClickFix, accessBurlingame allows users to report quality-of-life issues, request services, and quickly link to City information and services.

This web-based tool is accessible from the City's Facebook page and website. Users may also download the free app using their Android or Apple mobile devices.

The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department will be performing tree trimming activities on the 1500 block of Carmelita Avenue on Wednesday, August 26, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

Because of the size of the trees and street and the proximity of overhead utilities, it will be necessary to close the street to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Residents are encouraged to avoid the area by using alternate routes. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we maintain our urban forest.

The City of Burlingame urges everyone who cares about protecting the ambience and historical character of El Camino in Burlingame to write by 5 p.m. Friday in opposition to the plan proposed by the California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) that would cut down 15 trees (five of which have historical status) and widen the intersection at El Camino and Floribunda Avenue to allow a dedicated left-turn lane.

  

The City has submitted an official response to this project.  Specifically, the City has been asked to respond to Caltrans' finding that no adverse effects would impact the Howard-Ralston Eucalyptus Trees Row Historic District (listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2012) as a result of the project. The City argues that it would irreparably damage the historic district by widening the road in the protected district for the first time since 1913; and destroying the safety, cultural, historical and environmental benefits of trees that contribute to this unique stretch of El Camino, which has been a defining hallmark of Burlingame for more than a century.

Due to the diligence and commitment of Burlingame residents and businesses to conserve water, Burlingame reduced water usage by 35% in July 2015 compared with the same period in 2013.  This is slightly less than the 37% reduction previously reported for June 2015. The target reduction rate set by the State Water Resources Control Board for the City of Burlingame is 16%.   

  

Burlingame's Public Works Department expects the highest conservation levels during peak summer months due to the opportunity to significantly reduce outdoor water use. Water reduction during winter months is anticipated to be lower. As such, residents and businesses are encouraged to keep up the hard work in the coming months so that our average reduction rates over time will continue to meet and exceed State targets.

  

Please refer to www.Burlingame.org /drought for clarifications regarding irrigation restrictions and for landscaping tips during a drought. You may also call our Water Conservation Hotline at (650) 558-7612 or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.  Thank you for helping the City do its part to continue to conserve water.  

  

You can purchase books everyday at the newly remodeled Bookstore located in the main branch of the library. Operated by the Library Foundation, all proceeds directly benefit the Burlingame libraries. Adult fiction, children's picture books, young adult, biographies, travel, history, finance, health, self-help, the arts, cookbooks, cd's, dvd's, and audiobooks are just some of what's available. Everything is under three dollars.

  

Also, your book, dvd, and cd donations are always welcome. Just bring them to the information desk at the entrance to the library.

Remember to sign-up for the LibraryAware Newsletter that will keep you up to date on the latest library news and events. Go to the Burlingame Library website and click on the LibraryAware link or just go to the information desk the next time you visit the main branch of the library.