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Call 2-1-1
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If you're facing a challenge, call 2-1-1. A live person will pick up the phone and help you find food, housing, health care, senior services, child care legal aid, and much more. For more information, visit the newly-created "2-1-1 Can Help" page found on the City's website, under "Living".
Take a look at the Three-Digit Directory for other numbers you'll want to keep handy:
Free Landscaping Workshops
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Several times a year, the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) hosts hands-on workshops to educate Bay Area residents about sustainable landscaping and water efficient irrigation practices. The Fall 2011 Workshop Schedule has been released and can be found by clicking here. These classes are FREE and offered at locations up and down the Peninsula. Registration for the classes is required and can be done by e-mailing landscape@bawsca.org or calling (650) 349-3000.
Citizens Academy
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The Brisbane Citizens Academy is an eight-week interactive program geared toward learning about the "the way things work" as they relate to the government process within the City of Brisbane. Each week staff will discuss and engage with participants on the below topics:
Tuesday, September 6 Overview of the City Organization and Departments
Tuesday, September 20 Revenues and Service Levels
Tuesday, October 4 Baylands
Tuesday, October 18 High Speed Rail
Tuesday, November 1 Water and Sewer Service & Rate Structure
Tuesday, November 15 General Plan and State Housing Numbers
Tuesday, November 29 Open Discussion
Monday, December 5 Graduation at Council Meeting with Reception
To enroll, complete the application form on page 2 and fax or mail it to:
City of Brisbane
Sheri Spediacci
50 Park Place
Brisbane, CA 94005
All applications are due by August 18, 2011. Space is limited. Dinner is provided at each class.
Applicants not scheduled for this Academy will be placed on an enrollment list for a future Citizen Academy.
We look forward to taking an in-depth look at the issues listed above with those that sign up for the 2011 Citizens Academy!
Scheduled Water Shutdown
Printer-friendly versionThe City of Brisbane Public Works Department will be turning off the water to the following areas on Thursday, July 28th from 9:00am - 1:00pm in order to make necessary improvements to the local water mains:
41-49 Joy Avenue
8 Joy Avenue
12-45 Gladys Avenue
1000-1002 San Bruno Avenue
Notices have been hand-delivered to all the above addresses affected by the temporary water shutdown.
If you have to leave your home after the water has been turned off, please ensure that all your faucets and fixtures are off to prevent the possibility of flooding when the water main is turned back on.
After the water is turned on, you may initially notice some discoloration in your water. This is not a water quality problem. Turn your cold water on for several minutes until it runs clear, and then resume normal use.
If you have any other questions regarding this shutdown, please contact Jerry Flanagan in the Public Works Department at 415-508-2130. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you, and thank you for your patience while the improvements to the water system are being made.
July - Dec. Shuttle Passes
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If you ride the Alliance shuttle as a resident or employee within Brisbane, a July - December 2011 renewal sticker is now available for you to pick-up at City Hall. Stop in Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday 8:00am - 8:00pm, or Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm and get that orange sticker replaced with the pink one!