City Blog

At their May 7, 2012 meeting, the City Council unanimously approved the recommended design of the Community Park’s new playground by Miracle Playsystems, the Mothers of Brisbane’s Fundraising Strategy, use of the available funding resources, and staff putting site preparation out to bid.  The demolition and off-haul of the current structure and sand (being re-purposed for sand bags) will start after the Fourth of July holiday weekend (July 7-8), thanks to the graciousness of the Brisbane Lions Club.  Their work over the span of a couple weekends will save the City $9,000 in total estimated project costs.

The approved design is shown above, which the Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend to the City Council at their March 14, 2012 meeting.  As you can see, there are some familiar features, such as the large twisty slide and sand, but the design also boasts more new features, such as a dedicated water element for sand and water play, climbing rocks and other strength-building apparatuses, shaded play towers, an enclosed bridge with safety netting, poured-in-place rubber surfacing, and a 3-bay swing set featuring two tot swings, two regular swings, and two therapeutic swings.  Near the swing set will be a low seat wall, which, on its vertical sides will feature gold stars with the names of all those who have chosen to donate towards the playground.   The Mothers of Brisbane have a goal to raise $17,000 to close the funding gap, but if more than that is raised through the selling of gold stars, it will just mean more resources will then be available for other play initiatives in Brisbane.  So get your tax-deductible star orders forms in by the deadline of July 1, 2012 – and see your name in stars when the new playground is unveiled to the Community in mid-late September!

Posted 5/15/2012


"It is only possible to live happily-ever-after on a daily basis"
Moira Lukas
1951-2012


Posted 5/14/2012


Brisbane Baylands Comm. Advisory Group
Speaker Joe LeClair, Bay Conservation &
Development Comm, UPC, Tire Disposal
Tues., May 15, 7 pm, Community Ctr.
All Welcome


Congratulations!!!
Katelyn Lentz
Western National
Gymnastics Champion

The weather was just perfect at yesterday's farmers' market - not too windy, but not too warm, either.  Perfect strolling, sampling, and in some cases, schelpping weather!

This was the scene at around 6:00pm.  Still bright with blue skies in Brisbane! 

If you're on the City's Public Notification e-mail list, you probably saw a notice come through last Friday about a recall on the Italian Herb Extra Virgin Olive Oil sold at the farmer's market, only to have that recall lifted the following Monday.  Well, upon visiting with Rick, who is the vendor for Sapore Messo - distributors of the olive oil - it was clear he had learned a lot about the product since the previous week.  Italians love the tangy bite that the Italian Herb olive oil gives off, but for the average American, it's considered much too bitter.  And it definitely was.  But not all palates are created equal, and at the Brisbane farmers' market, there is definitely something for everyone.

For the palate that prefers a more mild-tasting olive oil, without losing its distinct olive taste, then Sapore Messo's California Arboquina Olive Oil is for you.  Paired with their Aged Balsamic Vinegar (which has been barrel-aged for 18 years!), the result is simply divine.  Imagine the two in your next caprese salad, or with a crusty dipping bread!  Rick's even got fancy bottle stoppers with automatic open-close pour spouts.  The above trio cost $30.

And, do allergies have your sinuses reeling?  Well, Bee Happy Honey may have just the solution - locally-sourced bee pollen!  (By local we're talking San Mateo!)  Take a teaspoon of bee pollen every day and you could have a much more enjoyable allergy season.  You can also try mixing it in yogurt or blending it in a fruit smoothie.

Next week, there will be a cheese vendor - Achadinha (pronounced "osh-a-deen-a") Cheese Company.  Be sure to check them out!

Remember, the farmers' market takes place every Thursday from 3:00pm - 7:00pm in the Community Park (11 Old County Rd., Brisbane).  Invite your friends and family to enjoy Brisbane's farmers' market.  And with that, happy shopping!

SATURDAY, JUNE 16TH - SAVE THE DATE!

Are you interested in the Brisbane Baylands?  The much-anticipated draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is scheduled to be published this summer.  Join in with your neighbors in a FREE TRAINING on environmental impact reports.   At this training you will learn about the environmental review process, how to read this technical document, and how you can effectively participate in the decision-making process.

It will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 12pm to 3pm
In the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 50 Park Place

We'd love to see you there but if you can't make it down to City Hall that day, the event will be televised on live Cable Channel 27 and webcast on the Live Streaming page.

More information on this training will be coming in the next several weeks through the City's website and the next edition of the Brisbane CityNews.  For the latest information on the Baylands, check in on the City's Baylands webpage.