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Belmont Weekly - May 6, 2022 |
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 City Council, Commission, & Committee Meetings
City Council
Special meeting
May 10, 2022
Regular meeting
May 10, 2022, 7:00 pm
Planning Commission
May 16, 2022, 7:00 pm
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee Meeting
May 31, 2022
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 You Can Make a Big Difference to Your Community
When you choose local, you support small businesses, their employees, suppliers, and services supported through tax dollars. Now more than ever, they need your help to be here tomorrow to serve you. Download the Choose Local SMC App free app to get started today!
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Wishing Moms a Great Day!
On Sunday, we send Happy Mother’s Day wishes to all the moms everywhere including the mothers-at-heart, the moms we miss, our grieving moms, furbaby mommies, and anyone in your life who is like a mother to you.
Don’t forget to thank the mom in your life for her care, patience, and kindness. Happy Mother’s Day!
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Health is NO JOKE & it effects millions! Be aware & be an advocate, we're all in this together. See below for general information & the 24/7 Crisis Hotline.
Refinancing of Sewer Treatment Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A
On April 26th, Council authorized the refinancing of Sewer Treatment Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A. Overall debt service payments will be reduced, thereby saving Belmont approximately $3.5 million. In refinancing these bonds, the City was also able to achieve interest rate savings by refinancing at a lower interest rate (2.15%), as well as increase debt service coverage on all on obligations payable from Sewer Treatment Facility Revenues. The bond refinancing has since closed, and due to the City’s continued diligence and prudent financial stewardship, future increases to sewer facility charges have been mitigated.
Public Works Week
We are pleased to present the City of Belmont’s Annual National Public Works Open House, and once again, invite you to partake in the wonderful activities as in years’ past.
Ready and Resilient - the theme for the annual American Public Works Association (APWA) 2022 National Public Works Week poster. This year's dramatic poster showcases the superheroes that lie within each and every public works professional. Always READY to serve their communities, and RESILIENT as ever in their abilities to pick themselves up off the ground after encountering challenges.
To showcase all-things Public Works, the City of Belmont, Mid-Peninsula Water District, Recology, and RethinkWaste will host an open house event that will take place in the Meadow at City Hall in Twin Pines Park on Thursday May 19, 2022, 10am to 1pm.
Kids will have the opportunity to meet staff from Belmont Public Work, Mid-Peninsula Water district, Recology, and ReThink Waste, where students will learn the importance of the contribution of Public Works to their daily lives.
Back by popular demand, we will have live demonstrations, various displays, and exhibits, Visit various displays, and exhibits, children’s activities, giveaways, and free hotdogs for hungry bellies. Many Public Works vehicles, like the Vactor Truck, will be on display and available for kids to explore.
We look forward to seeing everyone again this year!
Stronger Together Video Events Calendar
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Peninsula Restaurant Week
Calling Hungry Locals! Peninsula Restaurant Week launches May 13th--start scouting your meals today. Learn more.
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Camp SOAR Inclusion Camp
Children with and without special needs can participate equally in the Camp SOAR fun this year! For Grades K-5th, July 25th-August 12th. Register now or learn more.
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Over 280 Summer Programs
Full and half day summer camps for ages 3+, including the return of summer aquatics and Camp SOAR! Browse available programs.
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City of Belmont to provide temporary bike extension lanes/designated bike path for Bike To Work/School Day
On Friday, May 20th from 6-10 a.m., Belmont will take part in the 2022 Bike to Work and School Day.
This year, to encourage and increase the number of people biking to work and school, Carlmont High School students are asking for support from the Cities of San Carlos and Belmont to help create “protected bike lanes” for the day. There will be a dedicated bike route with temporary expansions of bike lanes throughout Belmont, including coning off the bike lanes on Ralston and Alameda for the morning commute, without impacting the vehicle travel lanes. The route includes the Pathway at Twin Pines Park in Belmont, Ralston Avenue, Alameda de las Pulgas, and San Carlos Avenue in San Carlos, respectively. Six schools and many residents will participate in this environmentally friendly event. For safety of all-aged bicyclists, a plethora of safety equipment, signage, and supervision of city officials/authorized adults to ensure safety during the entire bike route. Belmont Public Works and Police Departments will help create the safe routes to school demonstration on the morning of May 20th.
Energizing stations will be set up along the bike route where riders will be provided encouragement, tips on ride safety, and more. One confirmed station is on Alameda de las Pulgas and Chula Vista sponsored by the Crossing Community Church.
Join the community in this wonderful event that will raise awareness around sustainable transportation and promote long-term environmentally friendly change.
Bike route, road closures and bike lane extension map can be accessed here.
The event is a partnership between the City of Belmont, City of San Carlos, Redwood Shores School District, and San Mateo County Safe Routes to School Program.
Webpage: Bike to Work/School Day page.
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 Movies in the Parks Survey Live
They're back--with a twist! Pick the movies today, then join us August 19th at Twin Pines Park, August 26th at McDougal Park, and October 14th at Barrett Park. Winning movies will be announced in early June. Take the survey today!
Hallmark Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Begins
The project is now scheduled for May 16th-June 30th and will include new nets and benches along with lines for 2 pickleball courts. To ensure court availability during construction, we encourage users to reserve an Alexander Park court in advance.
Camp SOAR Scholarships Now Available
Pilot Youth & Teen Program Scholarship now available for Camp SOAR! Learn more about Camp SOAR or apply for a scholarship today.
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Flexible, part-time and full time positions now available! Apply today to be our next Recreation Supervisor, Police Officer, Building Attendant for rentals and events, Lifeguard, Pool Supervisor, or Preschool Teacher.
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Learn more about the California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant program and apply today! Preliminary deadline April 11th, 2022. Language assistance available at 650-321-2193, ext. 1103.
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