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Integrated Resources GroupPurcell Murray Co., Inc.RecologySeton Medical CenterSouth San Francisco Scavenger Co., Inc. Universal Paragon Corporation

The Chairman’s Circle is a special group of members that have committed to support the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce through sponsorships.If your business would like to become a member of the Chairman’s Circle, please contact Mitch Bull, President/CEO at 415-467-7283 or e-mail [email protected].

CHAMBER CIRCLE MEMBERS

Volume 27 Number 5

May 2017

L U M I N A R YL U M I N A R YBrisbane’s Business and Community Journal

THE

WHAT’S INSIDE PageSSF SCAVENGER .............................................. 1BRIGHT EVENTS RENTAL ................................. 1STUDENTS IN BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT ....... 1CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE .............................. 1MAYOR’S MESSAGE ......................................... 1PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE .................................. 2MONEY MATTERS ............................................ 2CALENDAR ...................................................... 6

SUSTAINABILITY AND

CARBON FOOTPRINTBY: ALISON WILSON, Brisbane Chamber Editor/Marketing Director [email protected]

Si n c e 1 9 1 4 ,

family owned

and operated,

South San Francisco

Scavenger Company

(SSFSC) and Blue

Line Transfer provide

s o l i d w a s t e a n d

recycling services.

S S F S C f o c u s i s

on mainta in ing a

sa fe env i ronment

f o r e m p l o y e e s

a n d c u s t o m e r s

while reducing the

nega t i ve impac ts

of collection and processing

operations. Teresa Montgomery,

Sustainability Manager, opened

the interview saying, “We do

more than haul trash from the

community. We provide recycling

and composting services, and

document destruction.” She spoke

about how SSFSC is a dedicated

community partner working hard

to create solutions and constantly

looking for earth-friendly programs

and practices to keep garbage out

of landfi lls and assure compliance

with local, regional and state goals

and mandates. In closing she said,

“We are constantly reinventing

>> Continued On Page 3


SEASON OF HOPE BY: DILMOHAN CHADHA, Brisbane Chamber Chairperson and President, Integrated Resources Group [email protected]

As a business owner of a stone company, I am

committed to sustainability, protecting the earth

and education. This is the season of our children

transitioning from middle school to high school

and from high school to either the workforce and/

or higher education. This is the time of hope and

opportunity. As former Chairperson Larry Purcell

said “there is no fi ner investment in our future, than that which we make in the youth of our

MAYOR’S TRIP TO

CHINA WITH CHINA

SILICON VALLEYBY: MAYOR LORI LIU, City of Brisbane, [email protected]

This past month, I had the opportunity

to travel to Chengdu, China as part of the

China Silicon Valley Mayor’s Trip. Along with

mayors and other elected leaders from across

the globe, we attended the 2017 Chengdu

Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair

(GIEF), which discussed global innovative

and entrepreneurial trends and facilitated the

integration, fusion and matching of global



BRIGHT EVENT RENTALS BY: ALISON WILSON, Brisbane Chamber Editor/Marketing Director [email protected]

Bright Event Rentals (formerly Wine Country Party & Events)

is a full-service rental company for life occasions and

celebrations of any size in Northern California. They have

locations in Healdsburg, Sonoma and Brisbane. Their business mission

is to supply superior event rentals, deliver reliable, dependable on-time

service, hire experienced passionate people, stay ahead of the curve in

Photo of South San Francisco Scavenger Truck used for hauling, recycling and disposal of residential and commercial

waste for Brisbane, South San Francisco, Millbrae, and the San Francisco International Airport.

VISITING LOCAL

COMPANIES BY: KAREN LENTZ, Brisbane Elementary School District Board President, [email protected]

Dressed in their professional

best, Lipman Middle School 8th

graders gave presentations at this

year’s Students in Business and

Government luncheon on May

22nd. An important fi nal project for

our graduating class of 2017, the

Business and Government project

is a Chamber-sponsored event that

gives students the opportunity to

visit local companies, learn about a

variety of occupations, do research,


Bright Truck at loading dock. Top left photo Holly Thach, General Manager, Partner of Bright

speaking to me about the Bright Event Rentals, a full-service rental company for occasions

of any size. Bottom left photo Gary Kasprowicz, Operations Manager, gave me a tour of their

facility in Brisbane speaking about the core values of Bright: providing the right product,

the right quality, the right quantity, the right truck, the right location, the right time, and

the right price.

Group photo of Lipman Middle School 8th graders

who reported on their visits to Brisbane Chamber

businesses.

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/ Luminary May 2017 Brisbane Chamber of Commerce2 THE

2017 Board of DirectorsChairman of the BoardDilmohan S. ChadhaIntegrated Resources Group, Inc.

Vice President of the BoardJason DorfmanDoubleTree Hotel by Hilton

Treasurer of the BoardCurtis RoePurcell Murray Co., Inc.

Secretary of the BoardJennifer Wilder-SmithBiRite Foodservice Distributors

Members of the Board

Freddy BeamanCity National Bank

Richard BorghelloRecology

Bruce BonarF. W. Spencer & Son, Inc.

Matthew ButlerFirst National Bank of NorCal

Daniel CarterLyon Medical Construction

Jason CranstonCBRE Inc.

Ron DavisRon Davis and Company Real Estate

Tamara Heath Golden State Lumber

Michael HoUniversal Paragon Corporation

Noel LeeMonster Inc.

Ian (Shouma) MonizHomewood Suites by Hilton

Teresa MontgomerySouth San Francisco Scavenger Company

Judy NgBrisbane Village Shopping Center

President and CEO Publisher of the Luminary

Mitch Bull(415) [email protected]

Director Marketing & SalesLuminary Editor, WriterAlison Wilson(415) [email protected]

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IT’S OUR BUSIEST SEASON OF THE YEAR…BY: MITCH BULL, Brisbane Chamber President and CEO [email protected]

Can you believe that the Memorial Day holiday is already upon us

and is soon to be followed by the close of the school year? Wow,

boy does time fl y. The school year is winding down, and the

chamber and community will be honoring our local elementary, middle and

high school students at the 23rd annual “Excellence in Education Awards”

event on the evening of June 7th at the DoubleTree Hotel at Sierra Point.

It’s our annual event to honor the academic achievements of some of our

elementary, middle school, and high school students that are progressing on

their academic and educational journeys. The fun starts at 7:15.

In looking at the academic, community service, and other extracurricular

activities that these students have undertaken during their high school

c a r e e r s , i t ’ s a g a i n

heartening to see how

involved they are in not

j u s t a c a d e m i c s , b u t

in interacting with their

peers and giving back to

the community. From

environmental activism,

to peer counseling, to

coaching younger players

i n t e a m s p o r t s , o u r

students are continuing to

set the bar high for their

involvement.

Recently there has

been a defi nite shift to the

sciences and mathematics

w h e n c o m p a r e d t o

years past . Science-

based careers, such as

Physical Therapy, Clinical

Psychology, Biomedical

Research and Pediatrics

were in the mix of “future”

a r e a s o f s t u d y a n d

“hoped for’ careers of our

interviewees, but also were

careers in areas such as

Accounting, Engineering

and Firefi ghting. While it

easy for writers of columns

to ruminate about the

“downfall” of education

with kids playing video

games, we had a student

who is planning to pursue

a career in the “Video Gaming League” industry, something that didn’t exist

even 3 to 5 years ago!

The students that we interview continue to challenge the notions that our

educational system is failing... These future leaders, scientists, teachers,

counselors, researchers, engineers, lawyers, and mathematicians give the

opinion that they are tuned into what is around them and they will be able

to lead and perform admirably when “their time” comes. I know they will

impact the future (and our future) in a positive way. It cannot go without

saying that we at the chamber are very grateful for both the monetary

donations to the scholarship recognition program, but also to the time that

the volunteers spend on the interview and evaluation process. It truly does

“take a village.”

I would also like to give a “shout out” to the Brisbane bicycle stalwarts

who manned the “energizer stations” during “Bike to Work” day on May 11.

The number of bicyclists traveling south from SF along Tunnel Road to points

further south continues to increase each year. It’s great for the Bay area’s

carbon footprint, as well as the aerobic exercise that comes with riding a

bicycle on a consistent basis.

Earlier this week, we observed our Lipman 8th grade students as they

gave their presentations at Mission Blue center in the annual “Students in

Business and Government Day” job shadowing program. The students again

did a very good job in putting together presentations on their experiences

visiting businesses and governmental departments. For many, it was their

fi rst foray into “public speaking” and it was well carried off by all of the

speakers. A “thank you” to all of the businesses and government agencies that participated in the program as well as to all of the chaperones, the instructors running the program, Julie’s Deli, and Recology, for again sponsoring the luncheon.

Lastly, a vibrant community has to have a diverse and vibrant business

sector to ensure stable revenue for the community, and to be good corporate

citizens who help to create an environment where everyone can benefi t.

Please remember to support our local restaurants and businesses.

We are interested in ideas of what you would like to see in future issues

of the Luminary and want to hear your thoughts. E-mail us at: mitch@

brisbanechamber.org, or send us a note at the chamber offi ce.

GAS TAX!BY: CURTIS ROE, Treasurer and Board Member Brisbane Chamber of Commerce, CPA Director - Finance, Purcell Murray, [email protected]

What did you pay for your last gallon of gasoline?

Was it $3? My guess is that it was in that general

price range. How much of that $3 went towards the

government? It’s kind of hard to say and something

most of us don’t really think about. We just get our

gas and go.

Included in the $3 is a state sales tax rate

of 2.25%. There is $0.05 of what the Board of

Equalization calls, Prepayment of Sales Tax Rate.

We currently have another $0.278 of Excise Tax.

This information comes from www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/

strf.htm.

Www.salestaxhandbook.com/california/gasoline-

fuel says that the tax rate on gas in California is

13% including the federal tax. On our $3 gallon,

we paid $2.65 for the gas and $0.35 for taxes.

The plan is to add another $0.12 of tax on each

gallon so the tax rate will go up to 17.5%.

But wait! According to the American Petroleum

Institute, we pay $0.278 for State Excise Tax,

$0.11 Other State Taxes, and $0.184 for Federal

Excise Taxes. That totals $0.572 on each gallon.

That’s a little higher than 17.55. Now the state

says they need another $0.12. A few years ago

this information was posted at the gas station but I

haven’t been able to fi nd it for a long time. It seems

this should be more straight forward.

Where does this money go? Why do we have

so many cars on the roads paying these taxes but

not enough funds to repair the roads? One might

call this taxation without representation. Now I

heard our governor state that if this 12 cent tax

is implemented, it would be ear marked for road

repair.

My understanding of the term earmark is that

relates to funding for special spending projects.

That’s hardly a law or guarantee that the money

won’t be used to fund some other especially

interesting project. One might think that the

existing taxes on gasoline might pay for the needed

road maintenance if the money was actually used

for those purposes. But one would have to pay

attention and express an interest. Perhaps a tea

party would help.

Mitch Bull, Brisbane Chamber President/CEO on right presented

Certifi cate of Appreciation to Recology for sponsoring the Students

in Business and Government Luncheon on May 22, 2017.

Brisbane Chamber of Commerce May 2017 Luminary / 3THE

THINK BRISBANE — KEEP OUR ECONOMY STRONG!

resources for the promotion of international trade.

The conference included representation from 47

different countries and recognized the formation

of sister or friendship city relationships between

several international cities with Chengdu, helping

to establish stronger relationships and opportunities

for collaboration. At one of the forums (the Opening

Ceremony for City University of Hong Kong, Chengdu

Research Institute), I had the opportunity to deliver a

keynote speech regarding how local government can encourage innovation

in Brisbane and Silicon Valley.

The delegation visited major innovation and science centers in Wenjiang

District, Xindu District, Tianfu New Area and Shuangliu District of Chengdu.

In depth conversations were held and connections were built for further

innovation and economic cooperation and development between cities in

China and Silicon Valley cities, including Brisbane.

Throughout the conference, it was fascinating to learn about how other

cities are innovating, and share ideas about local projects. As China has

the world’s largest economy and is one of our country’s largest trading

partners, all cities, including Brisbane, have much to gain by connecting

with government leaders and businesses in China. By promoting business

opportunities with China for our local businesses in Brisbane, we can help

support an important tax revenue source for our city. In addition, China

is rapidly becoming modernized and improving their environmental track

record, and we can share our policies and practices with them to encourage

them to attain even higher standards.

The trip was organized by China Silicon Valley, a non-profi t organization

committed to promoting investment and business communication and

cooperation between China and Silicon Valley. It was fi nanced with the

support of the local Chinese government in Chengdu. The trip was pre-

approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), and resulted in

no cost to the City of Brisbane or Brisbane Chamber of Commerce.

As a result of our visit to China, the City of Brisbane will be receiving a

delegation of government leaders from Wenjiang District of Chengdu, China

in late June, and we will introduce them to our local biotech companies,

including Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, located at Sierra Point. We are

hopeful that there will be further opportunities for collaboration with the

development of Wenjiang. There are more Brisbane businesses that are

interested in doing business in China, that include Bi-Rite Foodservice

Distributors and Purcell Murray. We look forward to helping support local

businesses in expanding their activities.

The trip to China was a great success, and most of all, it was an

opportunity for international dialogue to learn about various cities and

countries, and how we can move forward together in encouraging innovation.

FROM THE MAYOR, continued from page 1

event design and products, while providing a fun

and easy event planning experience for clients.

I asked Holly Thach, general manager and

partner, why they located their San Francisco/

Bay Area branch in Brisbane. She replied, “We

were looking for a site with a large warehouse in a

park setting and a place where people would want

to work. Crocker Industrial Park location fi t our

needs with easy access to the freeways, spacious

parking for our trucks and employees, and offers

a large warehouse. The central location gives us

the fl exibility to successfully accommodate our

clients’ individual needs.”

She continued, “Investing in our staff and

building a great team of professional event and

warehouse professionals is a top priority of Bright.

Our employees are passionate and talented event

professionals, dedicated to providing exceptional

service from start to finish. Brisbane offers us

beautiful weather. Our skilled employees like

coming to work here. We are proud to be a

Brisbane business.”

With 41+ years of service and thousands of

successful events, Bright provides experience

and knowledge to create a successful party and

event from the beginning to the end. Holly said,

“Planning is key to ensuring that all the steps

come together with ease. Our goal is to make

each event excellent in every way. To make it easy

for our customers in visualizing their upcoming

event, whether they are a fi rst-time party planner

or an event professional, we offer a planning guide

that can be downloaded from our website http://

brightrentals.com. The planning guide provides

tips and tricks that covers the bases and helps

avoid pitfalls that can lead to last-minute changes,

extra costs, and added stress.”

Bright Event Rentals offers quality rentals,

service, unique and handcrafted l ines of

furnishings, tables and chairs, individual crafted

hedges, china, glassware, fl atware, linens, fl ooring,

equipment, barbecues, and accessories needed to

create each event. I asked Holly to expand on

what sets Bright apart from other event rental

companies. She replied, “We offer a large range of

event rentals to suit each client’s design style and

goal; ranging from modern, rustic, mid-century

and vintage. Our events run the gamut from

elegant galas, weddings to backyard barbecues.:

I asked her to describe clients of Bright Rental

Events. She replied, “We have worked with a

myriad of people and venues ranging from parents,

couples, singles, millennials, boomers as well as

event planners, caterers, companies and venues

to make their vision and event, such as corporate,

fundraisers, festivals, weddings and backyard fun,

a reality.”

Holly than said, “We are definitely a Green

company. We are environmentally friendly. By

being in the party rental business, we reuse

our rental items multiple times which keeps

disposable products out of the landfill. She

continued, “We use LED lights, recycled paper,

and installed a special water fi ltration system and

drains for our laundry system to wash and sanitize

dishes.”

Holly concluded the interview saying, “Our

success is built on providing quality items, reliable

service, and standardized inventory. We have

built a team of passionate event professionals

dedicated to safety, service, while going the extra

mile to create the event atmosphere each client

envisions.” To fi nd out more call (415) 570-0470,

email [email protected]. Holly said,

please let your readers know that our website,

www.brightentrentals.com has been revamped to

allow customers to plan for their events; check

pricing’ create new orders and change existing

order in real-time; and to see new and existing

products. Bright can be found on Facebook,

Instragram Twitter, Linkedin and Pinterest. Stop

by and say hello.

BRIGHT EVENT RENTALS, continued from page 1

ourselves. As the waste stream changes, recycling markets evolve, and new

equipment/processes become available, we adjust accordingly.”

SSFSC is conveniently located one mile east of Highway 101, off East

Grand Avenue on the San Francisco Bay. They selected this site because of

space, easy access to businesses, contactors, residents, and zoning. Teresa

commented, “If we were located further away, our costs and our carbon

footprint would increase. We would have to haul waste further for processing.

Continuing, she said “Blue Line Transfer, a full service public disposal and

recycling facility, is open to the public. We want to be accessible for people

to recycle and dispose of trash. This location is convenient for the public.”

In answer to the question on changes SSFSC has made in the past few

years, we spoke about how the waste stream is constantly evolving and

changing, especially with businesses, schools, visitors and residents being

proactive with recycling and reusing. I learned that their mission is to

reduce waste, encourage reuse, and maximize recycling/composting. They

are striving to make sure that the clients they serve meet or exceed climate

action goals as well as comply with waste-related legislation (for example,

California Assembly Bills 939, 341 and 1826).

Teresa spoke about implementing a program to divert food waste from the

landfi ll and using food waste to fuel their trucks! In 2015, Blue Line Transfer

Inc., South San Francisco, California was awarded the Recycling Equipment

Innovator of the Year for its Blue Line Biogenic CNG Facility during the

Waste360 Recycling Summit. She stated, “This award recognizes recycling

equipment designers and manufacturers who successfully challenge and

advance recycling sector operations. We are constantly innovating and

looking to the future.”

SSFSC is a Certifi ed Green business and its administrative offi ce is LEED

certifi ed. Teresa said, “We are doing our part to operate with environmental

health in mind.” They also maintain a section of the SF Bay Trail and, to

reduce litter, have a strict “cover-your-load” policy for all vehicles entering

Blue Line Transfer.

Continuing on the topic of a clean environment, we spoke on the

importance of promoting and participating in Earth Day, Lagoon Cleanup and

similar events. We then spoke of the 4Rs and how important it is to educate

our youth, citizens and clients through tours, special events, workshops,

presentations, training, newsletters, advertisements, social media and our

website. So, I asked the question. “What are the 4Rs of waste?” She said:

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot (or compost)—in that order, with the fi rst 2

Rs being the most important.”

Blue Line Transfer hours are Monday through Friday 6am to 4:30pm and

Saturday 7am - 4:30pm They are closed on Sundays. Don’t forget to cover

your load!

You can reach South San Francisco Scavenger by calling (650) 589-

4020; visiting them on the web http://www.ssfscavenger.com/; Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/ssfscavenger/; and on Instagram #ssfscavenger.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SCAVENGER COMPANY, continued from page 1

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community. It is by working closely with our schools and rewarding both good scholarship and educators, that the Chamber helps to prepare the workforce of the next generation.”

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:Wed., Jun 7, 7:15 to 9 p.m. the Chamber will recognize our strong

education system by recognizing and honoring outstanding 5th grade

elementary students, Lipman Middle School scholars, outstanding high

school graduates and an exceptional educator. It is my honor to announce

that San Mateo County Superintendent Ronan Collver will be the keynote

speaker. The Annual Awards Reception will be held at the DoubleTree

Hotel, 5000 Sierra Point Parkway. I would like

to personally thank the local businesses and

concerned citizens who donated the thousands of

dollars that will be awarded to the outstanding high

school students to supplement their college funds.

Wed., Jun 14, 5 to 7 p.m. This promises to be

a fun fi lled NETwork@NITE speaking with business

leaders and tasting the culinary dishes of L&D Bistro and Catering located in the Brisbane Village

Shopping Center. Mary Wong Financial Services and Insurance will present suggestions and tips

on handy ways to grow and keep wealth and stay

on track toward the future you have envisioned,

whether it is investing for college for your children,

retirement, health, and/or travel.

To R.S.V.P. for these events, go on-line at

brisbanechamber.eventbrite.org, contact Mitch

Bull, president and C.E.O. at (415) 467-7283 or by

e-mail [email protected].

COMMUNICATIONAre you on the Chamber e-mail list? The

Chamber sends out e-mail alerts using Constant

Contact to let businesses know about upcoming

Chamber events and alerts. If you would like

to be on the list please email Alison at alison@

brisbanechamber.org.

FROM THE CHAIR, continued from page 1



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Brisbane is a vibrant city with many clubs,

businesses, restaurants, and civic activities that

enhance the community’s quality of life through

service, education, leadership, and economic growth.

To list your event in the Community Calendar, e-mail

[email protected].

Date Time Description

5/23 6:30pm City Council Mtg – Brisbane BaylandsTues Brisbane Baylands

Community Meeting Rm 50 Park Place

Info & agenda: brisbaneca.org, 72 hrs. prior

7-10pm Jazz Night 7 Mile House – 2800 Bayshore Blvd.

5/24 3-6am Commercial Street Sweeping Wed Includes Visitacion Avenue Vehicle citations

Information: [email protected]

6:30pm Open Space & Ecology Committee Community Meeting Room 50 Park Place

Info: Bob Sage [email protected]


5/25 3pm - Brisbane Farmers MarketThurs 7pm Community Park Info: (650) 290-3549

7-8:30pm Financial 101 – Building Wealth Mary Wong Insurance and Financial Services

1838 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010

415-793-7979 www.marywongins.eventbrite.com

7:30pm Planning Commission Community Meeting Rm 50 Park Place

Info: Angel Ibarra [email protected]


5/29 Mon City Hall and Chamber Offi ce Closed

5/30 7-10pm Jazz NightTues 7 Mile House – 2800 Bayshore Blvd.






7:30pm City Council Mtg – Brisbane Baylands Brisbane Baylands



6/6 9am San Mateo County Board of SupervisorsTues – 12 noon 400 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City




6:00pm City Council Mtg – Brisbane Baylands Brisbane Baylands



Date Time Description





7:30pm Planning Commission Community Meeting Rm 50 Park Place

Info: Angel Ibarra [email protected]


6/10 All Day Blue Flag DaySat San Francisco Trains Work Day

To Volunteer, Work Days, Work from Home

or for information, contact Cris Hart

[email protected] (415) 254-7931

11am - FIRST Annual “Adobo Cook Off for a Cause 1:00pm 7 Mile House – 2800 Bayshore Blvd.

Tickets: $25 RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/n5ul358

6/12 8am-5pm Residential Street Sweeping Mon Information: [email protected]

6/13 9am San Mateo County Board of SupervisorsTues – 12 noon 400 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City prior




5-7pm Brisbane Chamber NETwork@NITE Mary Wong Ins and Financial Services L & D Bistro and Catering 110 Old County Rd Brisbane 94005 https://brisbanechambermixer.eventbrite.com

6pm Brisbane School District Board Meeting Panorama Elementary School

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With social media and the many tweets we have today, we are completely

overwhelmed with a lot of choices during our day to day activities. From

our paths driving home to ordering a cup of coffee, life has become

overwhelmed with lots of info. What’s true and what direction we take is up

to us to decide.

This doesn’t have to happen in our banking relationship. Generally, we

do business with people we trust and have forged these relationships over

time. We should be asking a lot of questions around our structure during

our meetings and how we can choose different options to accomplishing the

same goal. I believe we all need to take a step back sometimes and re-look

at our fi nancial plans as they could change year over year and sometimes

month to month.

Are you asking tough questions to your Relationship Banker? Are they

giving you honest answers? It’s time to not always agree and make your

banker truly work for you. We all have choices. The defi nition of insanity is

doing the same action expecting a different result. Are you doing the same

actions??

and make presentations for our government and

business community.

This year, students visited BiRite Foodservice Distributors; City of Brisbane Government Services, Fire and Police Departments; City National Bank, Davis and Company Real Estate; Doubletree Hotel SFO Airport North by Hilton; F.W. Spencer and Son; KTSF Channel 26; Purcell Murray Company; Recology; Seton Medical Center; South San Francisco Scavenger Co.; and Universal Paragon Corp.

Working as a group, the students then

developed a Google Slides or Prezi presentation

for the Chamber-hosted luncheon. I have attended

this event as a business owner, parent, Brisbane

commissioner, and as a school board member:

every year I am impressed by our 8th graders’

poise, presentation skills, organization and team

work. It is an opportunity for our students to

explore, experience and be inspired. Suddenly our

middle schoolers look ready for high school: we

have mixed feelings of pride and wistful nostalgia

as they prepare to leave us for new adventures.

We are grateful to the employees of our

participating companies for giving of their time

and very possibly making a lasting impression on

our graduating 8th graders. And this project could

not happen without the time and care given by our

8th grade teachers, Traci Nowakowski and Hilary

Waldo.

Our warmest thank you to the Brisbane

Chamber for this educational milestone project. We

hope that many of the students you so generously

host will someday be Chamber members!

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THINK BRISBANE — BE ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE!

HISTORIC 7 MILE HOUSE HOSTS

COOK OFF FOR A CAUSE

RESTAURANT CHALLENGES CUSTOMERS TO BEAT THEIR FAMOUS FILIPINO PORK ADOBOBY: PALOMA B. CONCORDIA, 7 Mile House, [email protected]

On June 10, 2017 the historic 7 Mile House restaurant, sports bar and

live music venue, will put their famous ‘Pork Adobo’ to the test and will

be challenged by fi ve other adobo recipes nominated by customers, for the

fi rst annual 7 Mile House - Adobo Cook Off For A Cause! All proceeds from

the event will benefi t Salupongan International, a grassroots organization

providing educational resources for indigenous tribes in the Philippines.

Tickets for the event are $25 and include all you can drink San Miguel Beer,

all you can eat rice, adobo tastings, and one vote to choose your favorite.

“We’re fortunate to be in a position that we can provide organizations with

the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for their causes. As a Filipina

immigrant, supporting Salupongan for the adobo cook off allows us to share

not only our food, but educate people on the human rights violations in

the communities that the food and beer they’re enjoying originates from.”

shares owner Vanessa Garcia. “We have also made ‘Immigrant’ hoodies to

benefi t Poder SF, hosted puppy adoption days with Mighty Mutts Rescue, and

fundraising parties for others. We need to come together now more than ever

as a community, and the best way to do that is with good food, drinks, and

great entertainment. I’m proud to say 7 Mile House accomplishes that.”

The winner of the event will receive a party for six People at 7 Mile House,

2 Tickets to San Francisco Bay Cruises Adventure, 2 Tickets to Rocketboat

Adventure, a commemorative plaque from 7 Mile House, and bragging rights

for one year as 7 Mile's Adobo Cookoff Winner! Get your tickets to the cook

off early as space is limited and guaranteed to sell out.

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June 10, 2017 11am-1pm

Ticket Info: $25 entry fee - All you can drink San Miguel Beer, all you can

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A CITIZEN’S PERSPECTIVE

BY: LISA SNYDER,[email protected]

Dear Editor:

I am a Brisbane resident, and I am urging the City of Brisbane to work

toward a plan for the Baylands site that includes a range of land uses,

including low-income housing and housing for teachers, seniors and veterans.

It’s the right to do, and it will reduce traffi c. I’d also like to see offi ce space,

retail shops, and restaurants all near transit. And, of course, parks, trails and

open space accessible to the public. This site is accessible to Muni, BART,

Caltrain, SamTrans and the SSF Ferry – it is the perfect location for new jobs

and new housing. We have a supply and demand issue, and by providing

housing on the Baylands, we can make a difference in the regional housing

crisis.

Environmental clean-up of the site is of course essential – it has been

an eyesore and in need of clean-up for decades. And, that cleanup is

important not just for the development that will occur on the site, but for

all Brisbane residents and the region. But, that cleanup won’t pay for itself;

only development of the site will fund it. I do not want to see this site remain

desolate and off limits to the public – let’s clean it up through good design, a

mix of uses, and, yes, housing near the Caltrain station.

Approving a solar farm and insuffi cient amount of development that is

not fi nancially feasible to fund the cleanup will get us nowhere but having

a former landfi ll and former railyard taking up nearly 700 acres of our

town – just more of the same blight that we’ve had for decades. That is not

something to be proud of, and not one that meets the goals and vision that

the Brisbane community worked so hard on and for so many years to create

for this site. There are so many examples of remediated former railyards

transformed into wonderful communities, like the Mission Bay neighborhood

in San Francisco, or Bay Street in Emeryville. To say we can’t do remediation

here or that we don’t want to is just an excuse to say no to housing and no to

clean-up and that is just not acceptable.

As a community, it is incumbent the City Council and Brisbane voters

to make a decision on one of the largest developable sites in the Bay

Area that will a) ensure our city’s economic health for the future, b) meet

our environmental and sustainability goals that defi ne our community, c)

complement our existing town, and d) that will align with regional goals and

needs, and that includes housing. Our region is begging us to do the right

thing here, and I want to be proud of my town for stepping up and being a

leader and a strong example for other cities in the region.

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