City News
New Code Enforcement Program
Printer-friendly versionIn an effort to keep Brisbane the safe and desirable living and working environment that it is, the City has commenced a new Administrative Code Enforcement program. The goal of the program is to work in partnership with responsible person(s) to accomplish the corrective action and maintain Brisbane's quality of life...all the while avoiding the courts and saving on legal fees which normally would rack up if using the judicial method in dealing with code violations.
To learn more about the Administrative Citation program, please click here.
Lifeguard Training
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Interested in becoming a lifeguard? Now is the time to be trained by the best! Participants must be 15 years of age, have the ability to swim 300 yards continuously and with rhythmic breathing, and be able to retrieve a 10-pound object from 8 feet deep and swim 20 yards with the object. Participants must also have a good work ethic! Training will take place between April 4 - 8, 2011. Please call (415) 657-4321 for more information.
Beware of Phishing
Printer-friendly versionDoes the following look like a legitimate e-mail to you?
Don't be fooled. The community member who received it wasn't. After reading this e-mail from "Bank of the West", they replied saying they didn't have an account with them. What they got in return was an e-mail with a login field. Using a made-up login ID, they saw on the subsequent page more fields, asking for all of their personal information.
Scammers are becoming more savvy these days, and we need to make sure we're "on guard" against them and their schemes. Click here to read some helpful tips on how you can do just that, and the top 10 scams everyone who uses e-mail should be aware of.
Follow-up to the Fence Survey
Printer-friendly versionThanks for your help! A recent on-line survey initiated by the Planning Commission to get community input on the subject of residential fences generated over 50 responses. The Commission is taking these comments into account in developing recommended fence regulations for the City Council’s consideration. Based upon your feedback, the Commission is considering allowing the 6 ft. height limit for residential fences in side and rear yards to be raised to 8 ft. through the addition of lattice, while requiring a public hearing to build new chainlink fences in the residential districts. A draft ordinance will be posted on the Community Development Department’s webpage prior to the Planning Commission’s public hearing at 7:30 pm on February 10th, and you are invited to attend.
A Very Helpful Donation
Printer-friendly versionEarlier in 2010, Station 81 was in need of some outdoor improvements. The task at-hand was to asphalt three specific weed-infested areas: the front hydrant area and two locations to the rear of the station. Pictures shot by Firefighter Isaac Hinojos depict the problem areas:
Thanks to the generous donation of materials rendered from EBI Aggregate, Station 81's outdoor improvement project was a success. Not only did the new asphalt help with weed control but it also enhanced the overall appearance of the Brisbane Fire Station.
Special thanks and appreciation to Bob Guida and his staff. Soon, the firefighters will be presenting them with a few tokens to show their sincere appreciation in true Brisbane firefighter spirit. Stay tuned...