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Belmont Weekly - April 29, 2022 |
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 Join the Conversation
Now more than ever, Belmont must have the local control and capacity to be se self-sufficient to support our local community in the event of any emergency. The City must have local control over local funds for local needs, allowing Belmont to be self-reliant and ensuring that our tax dollars are spent here in Belmont and not taken by Sacramento. Have you joined the important conversation on Belmont’s local priorities? Join Your Voice, Your Belmont by taking a brief survey today!
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 City Council, Commission, & Committee Meetings
Planning Commission
May 2, 2022, 7:00 pm
Parks & Recreation Commission
May 4, 2022, 7:00 pm
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 Shop, Earn, Redeem
Get SMC Points when you shop local. What you spend here stays here to keep San Mateo County vibrant. Get the Choose Local SMC App today!
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2022 Pavement Project Update
Work on the week of May 2nd will include digout repairs and overlay paving on Hillman Avenue and pavement repairs on Masonic Way.
The concrete contractor will conduct removal and replacement of existing ADA ramps on Old County Road at Ralston Ave, Masonic Way, Marine View Ave., and Mountain View Avenue from Monday, May 2, thru Friday May 6, 2022. This work is anticipated to take several weeks to complete.
Traffic control measures will be in place but traffic delays may still occur. Residents, property and business owners were notified about the project. Please contact Belmont Public Works at (650) 595-7425 or at pworks@belmont.gov if you have any questions.
The 2022 Pavement Project overall scope includes road pavement reconstruction, striping, minor drainage improvements, and installation of ADA curb ramps along the following sections:
- Hillman Avenue (from Terrace Drive to Notre Dame Avenue)
- Holly Road (from South Road to South Road)
- Old County Road (from Ralston Avenue to San Mateo City Limits)
- Masonic Way (from Old County Road to Granada Street) with some minor repairs between Granada Street and Hiller Street
- Mezes Avenue (from Alameda de las Pulgas to North End)
Work at these locations is primarily funded via the Measure I sales tax measure. Expect some detours and travel delays due to construction.
For more project information regarding, please visit the project webpage.
And Poof, it’s gone!
That’s what happened Saturday when residents lined up to unload their E-waste during the 10th Anniversary of Belmont’s Earth Day Event. Our community also took advantage of other stations to shred their confidential documents, collected compost for their garden, and some volunteers came out to clean Belmont Creek at Twin Pines Park. Mid-Peninsula Water District also made a showing to share information on water saving activities for their home, providing informational material, children’s activity books and giveaways.
The annual celebration also kicked off the Children’s Poster Art Contest for the Earth Day event. The winner’s artwork was used in advertising for the event, as well as the 2022 Earth Day Event Flyer. All the finalists were invited to the April 26th City Council Meeting, where the children received a certificate from the Mayor for their environmental awareness efforts through art.
Thank you to our residence for taking proactive steps to make a big impact in reducing our carbon footprint, and keeping Belmont a Green, Clean, Community. We appreciate you!
Find out more on what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint. Visit our Environmental Sustainability page.
Upcoming Events
Belmont Talks: Native Gardens
Please join Delle Maxwell from the San Mateo and San Francisco Counties Master Gardeners, for a talk about using California Natives for your garden. Even with summer-dormant plants you can have a garden that is inviting at any time of the year. This event will be held both in-person and virtual.
To register for in-person, click here.
To register for virtual, click here.
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Age-Friendly Community Initiative Coming to Belmont
With the support of the County of San Mateo and with the assistance of The Center for Age Friendly Excellence, the City of Belmont is planning an initiative that will help look at ways we can enhance the community’s livability for its older residents. Focus group discussions – via Zoom/phone/ in-person – are scheduled for May. Here, residents aged 55+ will learn what the initiative is all about and provide input on community life in Belmont. To join a focus groups (Ages 55-75 & 75+), please email parksrec@belmont.gov or call (650) 595-7441 or return this form to us by May 9th.
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Movies in the Park Survey
Movies in the Parks are coming back, but with a spin! Belmont Parks & Recreation is excited to offer Movies in the Parks at not one, but three different locations throughout Belmont! Mark your calendars for 8/19 at Twin Pines Park, 8/26 at McDougal Park, and 10/14 at Barrett Multi-Use Field. Choose your movies by taking a quick survey here. Winners will be announced in June!
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We are hiring!
Click on the button to learn more about the City of Belmont's current career opportunities.
Hideout Fun
Members of The Hideout started off their fun-filled week with a 'mixed berry' Smore's cooking activity as a delicious twist on a classic treat. Next, they had their second lunch trip of the year, voting for Lorenzos' deli. Later in the week, the group played a game of Volleyball with their new Net, and ended the week with learning three different Tye-Dye styles such as crumpled, twisted, and rainbow!
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Summer Aquatics Programming Is Back!
Parks & Recreation will be offering swim lessons, adult lap swimming, and public/recreational swim at the Carlmont High School pool this summer. Please check our Aquatics page for more information.
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Barrett Tree Planting & Painting
This past weekend the VOICES celebrated Earth Day and Arbor Day by planting two redwood trees near the playground at Barrett. The VOICES also left their marks by repainting various poles outside the Hideout of the Barrett Community Center. Be sure to check out the new trees and their impressive artwork next time you visit Barrett!
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Guided Hike at Waterdog Lake for City Employees
On Wednesday, City of Belmont employees came together for employee wellness with a guided hike at Waterdog Lake, led by the City’s very own Parks Maintenance workers. This was a great way for employees to enjoy and learn about Belmont’s beautiful open space and connect with different departments. Employees look forward to partaking in more wellness activities in the future!
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Work on City Streets
PG&E and AT&T Infrastructure: Project crews continue to work on city streets to connect the new Express Lanes infrastructure to the existing PG&E and AT&T grids and for PG&E to install new service locations and meters where necessary. Work to connect power to overhead signs and freeway lighting may occur on streets in the cities of Belmont and San Mateo. Nearby residents and travelers can expect to see crews from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This work may produce intermittent low vibrations and construction vehicle noise, and may require temporary lane closures (one-way traffic). Cones and flaggers will safely direct traffic around closures.
Please note, due to weather concerns and equipment availability, the full closure of southbound U.S. 101 from South Airport Boulevard to San Bruno Avenue planned for Sunday, May 1st is CANCELLED and has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 15th, from 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM. We appreciate your continued patience as we work to accomplish this important task. More info 101Express Lanes
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PG&E Commercial Building Retrofit Series: Electrification--May 11, 2022, 8:30am – 1:00 pm
PG&E’s Energy Center announces a five-part Commercial Building Retrofit series of expert-lead webinars. These presentations are free and open to the public with continuing education credits offered.
Electrification involves the replacement of gas-fired equipment with systems that run on electricity and is something that all building owners should consider to meet carbon emissions goals. This training will address the unique challenges involved in converting existing buildings and their systems to all-electric designs. Special attention will be given to electrification of existing mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) systems, such as space heating and domestic/service hot water production. Planning strategies for an evolving utility grid and case study project examples will be shared. Register HERE.
Why does this matter to you?
To reach the ambitious energy reduction and emissions goals set at the national and state levels, there must be a concerted effort to pursue improvements with our existing building stock. According to Next 10’s study titled “Untapped Potential of Commercial Buildings Energy Use and Emissions,” these buildings represent 37% of California’s total electricity consumption, and energy efficiency improvements using readily-available technologies could reduce the energy use of these facilities by 80 percent. The opportunity is vast and the time to act is now.
Contact: For questions about registration, please contact PG&E at LMShelp@pge.com
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Microbusinesses Could Receive $2,500 Relief Grants
The California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant program benefits microbusinesses located in San Mateo County. Businesses that have been the main source of the business owner’s income in 2019, made less than $50,000 in 2019 and have fewer than five employees may be eligible for $2,500 grants. The preliminary deadline to apply was April 11, 2022, however, applications are still being accepted until all funds have been awarded. The eligibility form can be filled out here. Language assistance is available at 650-321-2193, ext. 1103.
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