From the current e-newsletter from the City we learn
In July the Burlingame City Council will be discussing a proposal to further restrict and possibly completely ban the use of leaf blowers. In preparation for the study session we would appreciate your feedback by responding to a survey that you can take by clicking on the following link.
As usual with SurveyMonkey surveys put together by non-professionals, the survey is a bit disjointed but basically gets the options on the table. Comments welcome here, too.
That link is non operational.
Nevertheless, I think it is a great idea to ban leaf blowers in Burlingame.
I look forward to even more unlicenced, undocumented workers, non tax paying, non- business, in my neighborhood to rake leaves.
That includes all "Nannys" as well.
That lack of oversite regarding tax collection has much more of an impact on The City of Burlingame than CELL PHONE DANGER.
Elder Brownrigg, what is your position on undocumented "household workers?"
Have you employeed any?
What about the other City of Burlingame Elders?
I see a Post article coming..
PS
The City of Hillsborough Police Dept strictly enforces business licence compliance through Permit Decals- like DMV registration stickers.
Posted by: holyroller | June 26, 2011 at 03:07 PM
The link has been fixed, thanks.
Posted by: Joe | June 26, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Try this........
http://www.surveymonkey.com/Home_Landing.aspx?sm=GSxyOQ5Mk%2fiwUI8l7bOcKuPi1ePbZ6k6KJnamorKt3U%3d
Or
http://www.burlingame.org/?page=8&recordid=2940&returnURL=%2findex.aspx
and click <
Posted by: pat giorni | June 26, 2011 at 03:21 PM
Ban em, ban em now...loud, dirty, smelly. Ban em, ban em now.
Posted by: Larry | June 28, 2011 at 08:10 PM
Here! Here, Larry. I am with you!
Posted by: alittlebird | June 29, 2011 at 07:58 PM
I have seen Brownrigg driving while speaking on his cell phone.
I was hoping for an advocate for fiscal responsibility, as well as honesty.
What a DB
Posted by: holyroller | June 30, 2011 at 08:15 PM
7:15 am and the leaf-blowers are sounding.
Posted by: Boogeyman | July 01, 2011 at 07:18 AM
Cycling in Tiberon hills on Friday afternoon; One bird singing.
No leaf-blowers whining; pushing dirt and disease into people's faces, lungs and yards.
Peace and quiet- a real selling point for Burlingame realtors.
Peace and quiet-clean for residents and shoppers.
Posted by: BoogeyMan | July 03, 2011 at 01:22 PM
I have heard that this issue was moved to the August 15 council meeting and that it is doing very well in the surveys.
Posted by: Hillsider | July 13, 2011 at 02:05 PM
The city's leaf blower survey will remain posted on the city's site at www.burlingame.org until July 17.
Posted by: Terry Nagel | July 13, 2011 at 06:12 PM
My daughter inlaw recently submited a claim to the City of Burlingame regarding an injury she received while tripping on the side walk @ Balboa &Carmalita.
Her attorney told her that within the next two years the City of Burlingame homeowners will be responsible for the maintenance of the tree in front of their home. Maintenance= Money
Does that mean the City of Burlingame is eliminating the Park Dept?
Posted by: holyroller | July 14, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Why was the issue moved? Was there not enough information to make a decision? It has been six months since the issue was raised by the Citizens Environmental Council and we are still studying the issue. We need action not another study or survey.
Posted by: JROC | July 18, 2011 at 06:38 AM
Your daughter in law ought to be ashamed of herself. Sueing for tripping on a sidewalk is the most selfish thing I can think of a citizen doing. Shame on her and shame on you for not stopping her.
Posted by: Shame | July 20, 2011 at 09:58 AM
The cat has Holyrollers tongue. He knows sidewalks get uneven all over the city of Trees and only a sniveling little gold digger would squeeze the city because of that. But the sniveling little gold digger is a relative so he is quiet.
Posted by: Anne | July 23, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Anne, it's the "Other Anne" signing on-I agree completely with both Shame and you.
With our beautiful trees, uneven sidewalks have been a way of life in Burlingame for many, many years.
Considering Burlingame's money woes (which Holy is very well-versed in), I am appalled that a citizen would think to sue over an uneven sidewalk.
Shame, shame!
Posted by: Anne | July 23, 2011 at 12:26 PM
You always see right through me Anne.
Hope all is well.
Posted by: holyroller | July 23, 2011 at 04:20 PM
Tonight is the night for this item. It should be interesting since there are solid reasons pro and con. I've heard several conversations between well informed, well intentioned folks who fall on opposite sides of the issue. I'm not sure myself and when does that ever happen? :-)
Posted by: Joe | August 15, 2011 at 11:13 AM
It seemed the Mayor loves the CEC. She gave them all the time in the world last night, even extra time at the beginning and end, but wouldn't let two citizens help the Mexican gardners with their presentation. It was sad to watch. I wonder why the Mayor doesn't want the issue to go to a commission for public input. It seemed like she knew what was best for our labor force.
Posted by: Myles Duffy | August 16, 2011 at 09:54 AM
The Mayor acted improperly last night, but the voters will have their say soon enough. Councilwoman Baylock acted responsibly and Councilman Brownrigg was his usual wishy-washy self. Councilman Deal and Councilwoman Keighran (she has a future in politics if she wants it) were good and at least this horrible proposed ordinance won't be enacted. The "information" from the CEC was a joke. Terri is deeply entrenched with the environmental wacko crowd and boy did it show last night. Joe Galligan was wonderful helping out the gardener who was not well versed in English. The Mayor gave him short shrift and was way out of line. It's very easy, vote for Councilman Deal and Ricardo Ortiz and dump Nagel.
Posted by: Harley Sampson | August 16, 2011 at 03:43 PM
Here's the Times' piece on the discussion that took place:
http://www.mercurynews.com/san-mateo-county/ci_18695926?nclick_check=1
Posted by: Joe | August 17, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Joe Galligan's public comment at last night's Council meeting (Sept. 6) seen on Granicus, Item 7:
http://burlingameca.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=117
Posted by: pat giorni | September 07, 2011 at 11:50 AM
He makes a valid point, I think. This is really a noise issue, and we have so many sources of noise in all cities: construction noise, non-compliant mufflers on cars and motorcycles, barking dogs, etc.
We can make all kinds of rules and ordinances for these, but at the end of the day, I don't think most cities have the bandwidth to monitor and control these effectively. Then we're back to common courtesy, which is also sorely lacking in many cases--but that's another topic.
Posted by: jennifer | September 08, 2011 at 09:31 AM
I am just reading "Harley Sampson's" comment and wonder what is going through his/her mind with regard to Keighran's "future in politics." She can't make a decision without consulting her mommy and daddy and she is approaching 50. A future in politics? Only if her mommy and daddy think so. She has no guts, brains, or ability to think independently.
Posted by: alittlebird | September 23, 2011 at 01:21 PM
Wow..
You people are a "Gold Mine!"
Posted by: Larry David | September 23, 2011 at 07:41 PM
Not a big fan of people who use "you people" in their posts. Sorry, it's lazy and a bit insulting to everyone else besides the "one people" you are talking about.
Posted by: hillsider | September 24, 2011 at 11:05 PM