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Lipman Middle School's Free E-waste Recycling Day is Saturday, January 26th from 11:00am - 4:00pm.

Proceeds will be used to purchase new technology for the school and to support Lipman's various clubs.  

Drop off computer systems and accessories, handheld devices, office equipment, and audio and visual equipment in front of Lipman Middle School (1 Solano St., Brisbane) the day of the event.  For a detailed list of acceptable items, please click here to view the flyer.  If you need to drop off your items prior to 11:00am, please do so in the parking lot.

For assistance with or pick up of larger items, please contact Dan Sorrentino at (415) 203-6459.

For help answering questions regarding certain items, please contact Sally Busalacchi at sbusalacchi@race.com or (415) 586-6595.

Thanks for your support!

Artists of all varieties have an opportunity to share their talents with the Brisbane Community during an evening of inspiration and enchantment.  Each artist will present a short slide show, video or performance of music, dance, theatre or spoken word. 

For any questions about the event, please contact Beth Grossman at beth@bethgrossman.com

Posted 1/8/2013


Live at Mission Blue presents
Eric Zivian: Solo Piano
Sat., Jan 19th, 7:30 pm, Miss. Blue Ctr
Info/Tix: www.LiveAtMissionBlue.com 

Click here or the image to view the January 2013 CITY NEWS.

Brisbane City Council Member Sepi Richardson Retires from the City

Brisbane, CA – December 29, 2012 – After serving for fifteen years on the Brisbane City Council, Sepi has decided to retire from elected office.  She is well-known throughout San Mateo County, having served on nearly 20 various County Boards and Commissions, including the Airport Community Roundtable, Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) where she was an Executive Board Member on each, and served as either Chair or Vice Chair on four committees within these Associations. 

By serving  in all these committees, Sepi was able to largely influence the outcome of issues relating to: California League of Cities, Association of Bay Area Governments, Finance (revenue & taxation, fund development), labor relations and human resources (employee compensation, evaluation, benefit administration, hearings over discipline and suspensions), Criminal Justice Council, CalTrain Modernization Group, Peninsula Coalition of CalTrain and High Speed Rail Policy Making Group, Bay Area water supply, transportation (planning, traffic congestion relief, air quality, energy efficiency, Caltrain, High Speed Rail, and SamTrans), housing, economic development, legislation and policy, San Francisco Airport noise and land use, climate protection and air quality management (sustainability, green ordinance, green technology and programs, energy strategy development, electric vehicle readiness), regional planning (growing smart together, FOCUS, preferred land use scenario, transportation investment strategy, SCS Plan Bay Area, storm drain & pollution), insurance & risk management, Bay Area trails & bike paths, SF Estuary and Bay protection, lobbying, earthquake and hazard programs (emergency preparedness, Bay Area resilience, schools and business readiness), land use formation and service reviews, library systems, performing arts and artists support, and last but not least, our K-12 education system.  Her influences had no geographical boundaries.  Her services included Brisbane, San Mateo and other nine Bay Area counties including the President of the Council of Cities, and all throughout the State.

In addition to her Countywide duties, Sepi was extremely active within the Brisbane Community.  Her past and present service on city committees include: Finance/Labor Negotiations, Public Information/Technology, Liaison to the Chamber of Commerce, Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Open Space and Ecology Committee, schools and transportation funding, arts and artist recognition awards, transportation and housing (including low and moderate), recruitment (City Manager, City Attorney), policy advisory, city facilities, library JPA, and community emergency volunteers (CERT).  How she made herself available to serve in such a broad capacity can be seen as a feat in itself, but that is an area where Sepi excelled.  She made it a point to ensure Brisbane was always well represented, and that people were aware of the efforts, priorities, and accomplishments in her small town.

Sepi served Brisbane Community twice as Mayor.  During her years, she presided over numerous City Council Meetings, public events, and hearings.  She was actively involved in all aspects of planning and policy-level decisions including the ribbon cuttings of some of Brisbane's major construction and remodeling projects such as the Community Center, Community Park and Playground, Brisbane's Marina, Skate Park, Teen Center, Mission Blue Performing Art Center, Place-making and CEQA public workshops, EIR consultant selection, Sierra Point Design Guidelines and improvement of the public and recreational spaces, Senior Sunrise Room and senior housing, acquisition of lands for open space preservation, community garden, Community Swimming Pool, school fields, Bayshore Bus Station remodeling, Bayshore bike lane, Quarry Road Trail, seismic retrofit of Tunnel Ave. Bridge, and City Hall and Community Meeting Room, and first time ever Brisbane Farmers’ Market.  She passionately cared for the financial health and welfare of the City and its residents, particularly the children and the seniors.  At each of these community events, Sepi’s interpersonal skills shined through.  She took every opportunity she could to tell the Community, fellow Council Members, and city staff how thankful and blessed she was to live in this community and to be able to serve its citizens.  And we, Sepi, are forever indebted to you for your tireless spirit, great energy, and passion for serving others.  Many congratulations to you on your retirement!

City Council will be considering options for filling this seat at an upcoming meeting in January.

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Contact:
Caroline Cheung
Administrative Management Analyst
(415) 508-2157

For a PDF version of the press release, please click here.

Posted 1/4/2013


Brisbane Parks and Recreation Dept.
Tai Chi Classes
Mondays, 6:30 - 8 pm, Mission Blue Center
Starts this Monday, New Instructor!

Saturday morning, December 15, 2012, will be remembered as a very happy day in Brisbane...as it marks the day that Brisbane finally got its new playground!  A project that has been in the works for the past 5 years, and picking up remarkable steam in 2012 thanks to the involvement of the Mothers of Brisbane with staff, along with the Playground Design Subcommittee of Commissioners Marmion and Bologoff, and of course, the Brisbane City Council who ultimately approved the project at their meeting of May 7, 2012.

For a playground which consisted of two phases - the expansion of the existing playbox and the build-out of a portion of the grassy area for the new, 3-bay swing set, funding was a major component for the project advancing forward.  The total project cost ended up being approximately $229,000.  Sixty-nine percent, or $158,000 of that was covered by Seton Medical Center Foundation, thanks to The Kennedy Trust, a fund which Frank and Mae Walch assumed custody over when Frank was on the Seton Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors.  Frank and Mae Walch were former Brisbane residents, and therefore ensured that what came to be known as the Brisbane Community Fund restricted account was only used on items that promoted health-related programs for the citizens of Brisbane.  A proposal to use the remaining funds on a new community playground was approved by the Foundation's Board of Directors.

The next largest funding "bucket" is due to the efforts of Mothers of Brisbane 2012 Fundraising Chair Jennifer Bousquet and Founding Member, Jessica Aloft. Together they made presentations to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, wrote letters to Brisbane businesses, and tirelessly reached out to community members about buying a gold donor star.  In total, $33,400 was raised as a result of their efforts!

Next, the State Recycling Grant monies that the City had remaining, $23,156.56, was allocated for the playground.  This was done after verifying with the manufacturer that the plastic parts of the playground were made from recycled plastic, qualifying the usage of these funds.

The City also allocated it's Dedicated Park In-Lieu Fees account, totaling $25,899.63, to the playground.  Only $14,443.44 needed to be used from that account to cover the total cost of the playground project.  Therefore, approximately $11,000 is remaining for application towards the next project that takes place in town.  And we can't wait to get started!  But in the meantime, enjoy the photos from last Saturday's Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony; the smiles on those little faces indicate that this playground was one that was worth waiting for!

Administrative Management Analyst Caroline Cheung, who worked on the project in close conjunction with City Engineer Randy Breault and Administrative Services Director Stuart Schillinger, welcomed everyone that came out for the event.

Mayor Cliff Lentz gave the offical Thank You's to so all the hands that enabled the playground to become a reality - from the Brisbane Lions Club, local contractor Mike Glynn and Kessel Crockett, the Mothers of Brisbane, Ken Bousquet, former Parks and Recreation Director Jim Skeels, the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce, Seton Medical Center Foundation, and the Public Works Dept.

Tina Ahn, Vice President of Development for Seton Medical Center Foundation, and Sister William Eileen Dunn (Seton Medical Center Foundation is a member of the Daughters of Charity Health System) listen to the Mayor's remarks along with Police Chief Lisa Macias, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Cris Hart (second row), and Brisbane Lions Club Past President Ernie Filippo.
 

Next, it was a suprise Volunteer of the Year ceremony!  Jessica Aloft, longtime volunteer in the Community, was awarded as the 2012 Volunteer of the Year for her creation of the "Tiny Tots" play gym program, "Music with Andrew" program for young children, seeing a need for a support system for new moms in town which led to the founding of the Mothers of Brisbane, and of course, helping guide the playground project along through all the various steps of the public process.  Congratulations, Jessica! 

Next up, it was time to play and break in Brisbane's newest playground!

Lastly, a group shot of Mayor Lentz with the Mothers of Brisbane, all of whom couldn't have been more pleased on that day.

Remember all the sand that was at the former play structure?  Well thanks to Public Works, a portion of it has been brought back to use in the sand pit area.  So, kids will soon have the ability to dig, build, and play in the sand once again.  FYI, the new green jug filler located in the sand area should be used for sand and water play...not the drinking fountains anymore.  The landscaping company the city contracts with will be blowing all the fallen leaves away from the play structure, so that it looks its best for its grand debut.  Staff will be on-hand tomorrow to make sure the playground is wiped down from the morning dew and that spiral slide doesn't have a puddle at the end of it!  We look forward to the playground finally being dedicated to the Community - join Mayor Lentz and all the other playground supporters for this splendid occasion - coffee, pastris, and donuts will be on-hand.

Posted 12/10/2012


Brisbane Women's Club
Senior's Holiday Brunch
Sat., Dec. 15, 10 am, 185 Visitacion
Free For All Brisbane Seniors


Brisbane Women's Club
Santa's Visit
Sat., Dec. 15th, 1 - 3 pm, Comm. Ctr.
Refreshments Served


Brisbane Lions Club
Senior's Luncheon
Sun., Dec. 16th, 1 pm, Comm. Ctr.
Free for All Brisbane Seniors

We've been seeing stars lately!  Not just in the sense of the five-pointed shape, but in the people working at the playground to get the project done! 

Public Works Crewmembers Ramiro Ibarra and Dustin Cohn assisted with pumping out rainwater from what will be the sand box area on Thursday morning. 
With a more dry surface to work with, the contractors were able to start laying down the base mat layer for the rubber surfacing, which is made out of recycled tires.

The finished base mat for the swing area is ready to get its second layer applied.

But before the color is applied, the white stars are formed with a template.

It takes two people to get the job done most effectively.

So that the result is a perfect cookie-cutter like star!

Earlier this morning, local contractor Mike Glynn started applying the gold donor stars to the concrete seat wall with a heavy-duty expoxy.  Kessel Crockett has been carefully mounting each of the 210 gold donor stars since then.

The contractor will be done applying the rubber surfacing on Monday, at which time it needs time to fully cure.  So, the fence will still be up until the end of the week.

The Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony will be taking place on Saturday, December 15th, starting at 10:00am.  Make sure you come out to for the official dedication of Brisbane's newest playground!

Updated 12/12/12: Current pics of the playground after the rubber surfacing was installed by TotTurf.

Click here to read the December 2012 CITYNEWS.
 

In the spirit of giving this holiday season and giving back to the Community, Ann Lloyd of Lloyds Jewelry in Brisbane (located at 106 Old County Rd. in the Brisbane Village Shopping Center), will donate 10% of the amount of your purchases to the Community Club Or Organization of your choice.  These donations will be made by Lloyds on behalf of the persons purchasing the merchandise.  This offer will be going on through Christmas.  Also, from now until Christmas, they will pay the sales tax!

Also, Lloyds will be having a Christmas Party on Saturday, December 22nd from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.  The whole Community is invited.

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday - Closed

Please call Ann at (415) 467-7375 or (415) 999-0748 for more information.

Ann hard at work, while customers browse her many custom pieces.

One can never be too prepared!  Sand bags are now available atop two palettes outside the gate of the Public Works Corp Yard, located at the intersection of Tunnel Ave. and Lagoon Rd.  Each sand bag weighs approximately 15 lbs. and are free for the taking.  So please stop by and pick up the amount you need...more will be made by the Public Works crew as necessary to ensure the community has what it needs to guard against flooding during the rainy season.  And, the below pics illustrate how Dolan, Joe, and Keegan from the PW crew got sand bag-making down to a simple, easy process -- with the help of some safety cones acting as pastry bags.  Now, that's creative.  Good work, guys!