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Election Season is Here
Call for Councilmembers and At-large Mayor opens July 18.
Did you know that how you vote in Belmont in November has changed? When you vote on Nov. 8 this year, you will choose councilmembers in Districts 1 and 3 for the VERY FIRST TIME, and you will also select an At-large Mayor for a 2-year term.
In 2021, Belmont shifted to a new model for voting by identifying four districts that equally represent Belmont on our City Council.
Want to be a candidate? Starting July 18 and only until Aug. 12, 2022, Belmont's nomination period is open for Councilmembers for Districts 1 and 3 AND At-large Mayor. (Districts 2, 4, and At-large Mayor will be up in 2024).
To find all of the details – and a map of districts – visit www.Belmont.gov/Districts.
An appointment is required for all interested candidates. Call our City Clerk at:
(650)-595-7413 or email at cclerk@belmont.gov. Candidates will be announced Aug. 19.
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General Election Candidate Information Training
Belmont residents intending to run for a Council seat in Districts 1 and 3 or At-large Mayor are encouraged to attend a virtual informational seminar held on July 28.
The San Mateo County Elections Division host the candidate filing seminars for the Nov. 8, 2022 Statewide General Election.
These seminars will cover important topics such as filing deadlines, filing forms, candidate statement, campaign finance reports, and voter data, etc.
Register at: https://www.smcacre.org/elections/rsvp-candidate-filing-seminars
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Commercial Cannabis on Council Agenda
On Tuesday, July 12, Belmont City Council will reconsider a draft ordinance to address zoning amendments for cannabis businesses in certain areas of Belmont. Currently, Commercial cannabis activities are prohibited from operating in the City.
Proposed cannabis businesses would include commercial retail and distribution operations. To learn more, and see a map of the proposed areas for commercial cannabis, visit this webpage.
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Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan News!
The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan final draft plan document is ready. This plan represents 18 months of work with consultants Gates & Associates and WRA, Inc to assess, engage with the community, and provide recommendations for the City’s 15 year vision for improvements to Belmont’s recreational spaces. This plan was presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission on July 6th and will be presented to City Council on July 12th.
Visit the links below to view and download the plan and, separately, the appendix documents. The PROS plan document includes the visioning, benchmarking and assessment, analysis, a summary of community outreach and engagement done during this process, and recommendations and implementation guidance. The appendix includes all the email communications as well as the full Open Space Management Plan text and additional supporting analysis, etc.
PROS Plan: Click here.
Appendices: Click here.
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 City Council, Commission, & Committee Meetings
City Council Meeting:
July 12, 2022, 7:00 pm
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 Firehouse Square Townhomes Project: Phase II to Commence
Demolition and grading is projected to begin Monday, July 11th for the Firehouse Square Townhomes Project: Phase II. Also known as Village Walk, this project will include 15 for-sale townhomes located at Fifth & Broadway in Belmont’s Village Center.
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Belmont hosting 2022 Nor CA Babe Ruth Tournament July 9-14
Bel-Mateo Babe Ruth Little League will host the All-Star Northern California Division Tournament this weekend.
Opening ceremony is 3 p.m. Saturday.
Find all tournament details on the BRSLL website.
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Belmont Talks: Emergency Preparation
How prepared can you be?
Join Sandra Firpo - Emergency Services Specialist and CERT Program Manager, San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department to address simple things you can do during any emergency. Firpo will also talk about many of our neighbors who have trained to help all of us in a disaster.
Thursday, July 14, 7-8 p.m.
To register for this online Zoom talk, click here.
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Free Fire Prevention Class
Online Event Only for Belmont
Wildfire is a reality in California, and certainly for us here in Belmont. There are steps you can take to make yourself and your home better prepared and protected.
FREE Firewise Presentation for all Belmont residents on Saturday, July 16,10:30 a.m.
Registration is required: https://bit.ly/3NavoHK
Enjoy a free lunch, talk with experts on home hardening, landscaping, preparedness, fire behavior, and insurance.
National Night Out - Register by July 12
This year, National Night Out is Aug. 2, 2022. We looking forward to celebrating community and joining our neighbors again this year.
Are you a neighborhood leader planning your event? Don't miss the opportunity to register your event. Deadline is July 12 (this allows us enough time to help you plan for a safe and fun event).
Register at www.belmont.gov/nno2022.
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National Parks Make Life Better Month
National Parks Make Life Better Month is a time to celebrate the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining quality of life for all ages, while contributing to the physical, economic, and environmental well-being of our community.
This July, we invite you to celebrate with a live outdoor concert, a trot on our open space trails, or recreation or lap swim.
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County Moves to CDC's High/Red COVID Level
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) moved San Mateo County from Medium/Yellow to the High/Red COVID-19 Community Level category due to increasing hospitalizations in San Mateo and San Francisco counties and demand on local health care systems.
With the move to the higher-risk category, the CDC recommends wearing a mask indoors in public and on public transportation, getting vaccinated, testing if symptomatic, and connecting with a doctor or Test-to-Treat offering if infected.
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County Health Increases Awareness of Monkeypox
San Mateo County Health is monitoring the current monkeypox situation, working with local medical providers to increase awareness of the symptoms of monkeypox, how to prevent transmission, and appropriate reporting to state and local health authorities.
The virus spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact and bodily fluids, such as through crowded settings or sexual contact. One confirmed case of monkeypox has been reported in San Mateo County. The risk of monkeypox to the community is low, however, engaging in higher-risk behaviors can increase a person’s risk.
 Stay current on our latest events in our parks and around our city? Check out our Events calendar and find Parks & Recreation on Social platforms.
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Are you following Caltran's 101 Express Lanes news?
The project continues with temporary, overnight freeway lane closures on US 101, and sound wall work in the City of San Mateo. Watch for detour signs and workers on or near the freeway.
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Accepting Comments: Draft 2023-2030 Housing Element & EIR
Full drafts of the 2023-2031 Housing Element & Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are now available. Please visit www.belmont.gov/housingelement for further information on the Housing Element and public comment opportunities.
Did you know?
The City of Belmont's Planning Commission meets every first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Sign up to receive meeting notifications and agendas.
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Community Partners
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County Transportation Authority Wants You!
The San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) is looking for applicants for vacant or upcoming positions on its Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). Learn more about the CAC and apply to join on its application portal.
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