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Rep. Speier Secures Federal Funding for Belmont Wildfire Prevention Program
On Thursday, Congresswoman Jackie Speier announced the House had passed its legislative funding which included 15 community projects she championed in her district, California’s 14th congressional district.
One of those projects will bring wildfire prevention maintenance along with education and outreach dollars right here at home in a partnership with the City of San Bruno.
Our local project is: Cities of Belmont and San Bruno Wildfire Prevention
Amount: $494,300
Project Explanation: The project would provide immediate protection through targeted fuels reduction and medium- to long-term protection through ongoing maintenance of treated areas and community participation, education, and outreach.
You can read the complete release from Speier's office here.
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National Night Out is Aug. 2, 2022
We are excited to celebrate this national community event with all of you, this year with some updates.
Staff are working with nine neighborhood groups who have registered their neighborhoods for the annual National Night Out on Aug. 2.
In addition to the neighborhood parties, Belmont welcomes residents to the Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas from 5:30-8 p.m.
The City's special event will feature live music starting at 6 p.m., info tables and games for the kids (hint, if you like beetles, we have a special guest). Staff from City Hall, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Police, along with SMC Fire Department, and community partners will be on hand. Residents are encouraged to walk, bike, skate to the City's event, parking is extremely limited.
Follow Belmont's social media channels or bookmark this page to see all the updates as they are posted.
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Belmont Creek and Stormwater Projects Update at Sundays Concert in the Park
Longtime locals know it well that Belmont Creek is a natural waterway in our own backyard.
We're working with our neighbors in San Carlos, the county, and California Department of Water Services to restore our beautiful creek to its natural status.
Come on down to Sunday’s free Concert in the Park (1 p.m., Twin Pines Park) and meet Public Work staff who will tell you all about our creek flow restoration, how we’re managing invasive species, controlling erosion, and working with our neighbors and partners to do it all.
Our stormwater project will also have staff on site to share our latest news.
We’ll be at the last two Concerts in the Park – July 24 and July 31, we hope to see you there.
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Call for Councilmembers and At-large Mayor Nominations
The nomination period for councilmembers in Districts 1 and 3 and an At-large Mayor is now open.
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? 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.
To find all of the details – and a map of districts – visit www.Belmont.gov/Districts.
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 City Council, Commission, & Committee Meetings
City Council:
July 26, 2022,
Special Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting 7 p.m.
Planning Commission
Aug. 2, 2022 - cancelled
Parks and Recreation Commission
August 3, 2022 - cancelled
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 Draft 2023-2030 Housing Element & EIR Update
Public comments on the draft documents will be accepted through Aug.15.
Missed the July 19 Planning Commission meeting that included this topic? You can now view the meeting recording and find input opportunities at www.belmont.gov/housingelement.
City Council will next discuss this item at its July 26 regular meeting.
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Disaster Prep Day - July 30
San Mateo County Disaster Preparedness Day is Saturday, July 30 at the San Mateo County Event Center.
This year, get right into it with hands-on training on topics like: Stop-the-Bleed, Hands-only CPR, How to Pack a Go Bag, and Firewise.
The Stop-the-Bleed class takes less than an hour, is FREE, and you get a certificate after completing it. Please register for Stop-the-Bleed in advance at: https://smcdisasterprep.org/classes-2/
Disaster Prep Day is family-friendly. Expect fire engines, emergency vehicles of all types, and a helicopter. Yes, we said helicopter. Lastly, don't tell anyone about the free hotdogs, too. Shh.
Event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 30, at the San Mateo County Event Center,1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo.
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General Election Candidate Information Training - Final Session Soon
Don't miss this opportunity if you're a Belmont resident intending to run for a Council seat in Districts 1 and 3 or At-large Mayor in November.
The final virtual informational seminar is July 28.
The San Mateo County Elections Division host candidate seminars to 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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Well-Behaved Dogs Go Everywhere
If you've ever lamented your pampered pooch's poor habits, it's never to late to teach them lifelong good manners.
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA offers affordable behavior classes, consultations and playgroups taught by trained behavior experts.
Small group training classes are offered to puppies, shy dogs, and large dogs along with many other trainings targeting certain behavior concerns. Trainers use humane methods based on positive reinforcement.
For more puzzling or problematic behavior issues, try one-on-one consultations with a behavior expert. Cat consultations are done via telephone or virtually and dog consultations are done in person. Issues addressed include, but are not limited to litter box training, separation anxiety, housetraining, dog reactivity, introducing new pets, etc.
To learn more visit https://phs-spca.org/behavior/ or call 650-340-7022 ext. 667.
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Tree Giveaway Applications Open Aug. 1
We're dedicated to maintaining the greenery that surrounds us and we thank all the residents who help us, which means the annual tree give-away is back! This time, we have 30 trees to offer our residents.
Applications open Aug. 1.
The program is first-come, first-served, with a priority on first-time applicants.
Each successful applicant will get one tree per household, and the tree must be planted on private property within Belmont city limits. The resident is responsible for planting, watering, pruning, and caring for the tree. Those selected can expect the 15-gallon tree to be delivered late November or early December 2022.
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County Health Not (Yet) Ready to Mandate Masks Indoors Again
No plans for a Return to Mask Rules, but COVID surges worry health officials
On Friday, the County of San Mateo announce it is not planning to implement a universal indoor masking requirement at this time. Still, with a higher prevalence of COVID-19 in the community, San Mateo County Health urges businesses, venue operators, event hosts, faith organizations, and other groups to consider requiring masks indoors and to increase indoor ventilation.
County Health continues to recommend prevention strategies, including wearing a high-quality mask indoors, staying current with vaccinations and boosters, and getting tested and treated if eligible.
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Open for Service
Call 988 if You or Someone You Know is Having a Mental Health Crisis
As of July 16, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. The rules require all phone service providers to direct all 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Since 2008, suicide has ranked as the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. Suicide claimed the lives of more than 48,000 Americans in 2018, resulting in about one death every 11 minutes. An FCC staff report to Congress in 2019 proposed establishing 988 as an easy to remember three-digit code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
For those who feel they are in need of immediate emergency services, please dial 911.
Want to 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.
Pavement Program Start Phase Two Next Week
We promised round two of our Pavement Preservation Program and now we're back at it for the slurry seal portion of the project.
Residents have already seen the initial phase 1 work in late June early July. Starting Monday, July 25, our Public Works contractor will be moving to Phase two of the preservation work (slurry seal) at the following locations:
Monday, July 25
Harbor Boulevard - El Camino Real to Sixth Avenue
Chula Vista Drive - Alameda De Las Pulgas to Fernwood Way
Notre Dame Avenue - Miller to Hillman avenues
Tuesday, July 26
Chula Vista Drive - Fernwood Way to Solana Drive
Notre Dame Avenue - Hillman to Valley View avenues
Sixth Avenue - O'Neill Avenue to Harbor Boulevard
Wednesday, July 27
Chula Vista Drive - Solana Drive to Escondido Way
Sixth Avenue - Emmett to O'Neill avenues
Cypress Avenue - Laurel Avenue to Middle Road
Dale View Avenue - Hiller Street to Old County Rd
Thursday, July 28
Chula Vista Drive - Escondido Way to Ralston Avenue
Notre Dame Avenue - Terrace to Arbor avenues
Harbor Boulevard - Sixth Avenue to Molitor Road
Sixth Avenue - Ralston Ave to Hill Street
Elmer Street - Ralston to O'Neill avenues
Watch for no-parking signs and traffic detours during the work. We thank all of our residents, businesses, and visitors for their patience and cooperation as we complete the work on this important project for our city.
The final phase, painting the lines back on the road, are expected to start up in early August.
Have questions or need assistance, please contact Bond Blacktop, Inc.'s Scott Akiyoshi at (510) 783-9909 or Belmont Public Works Department's Nima Mazhari at (650) 730-5706.
For full project details and traffic advisories, visit: belmont.gov/traffic.
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Celebrating ADA Anniversary
Belmont is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 32nd Anniversary on July 26.
We celebrate this important civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. We’re proud to have made accessibility easier in #BelmontCA with the many projects we’ve worked on and look forward to more in the future..
To learn more about ADA in Belmont, visit our webpage. Become a part of the nationwide celebration of the ADA Anniversary at www.adaanniversary.org.
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Bike Lane Work on Ralston at South Road
Our Public Works Department will be striping a bike lane and crosswalk on Ralston Avenue between South Road and Maywood Drive next week.
Work begins Tuesday, July 26 and concludes on Thursday, July 28. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Work Zones: Shoulder of west bound Ralston Avenue starting at entrance to Notre Dame de Namur University and ending at Maywood Drive. Ralston Avenue approximately 400 feet west of South Road, in the bike lane and crosswalks.
Traffic Impacts: Expect rolling closures of the shoulder of west bound Ralston Avenue during work. Traffic flow may be diverted to median at times.
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 Alhambra Driven asphalt, and Masonic Way pavers Repaired
This week, our Street Division of Public Works finished improvements on Alhambra Drive. The crew removed six tons of failed asphalt and replaced with six tons of new. They also repaired the pavers (sidewalk) on Masonic Way, behind the Fire House.
The Street Division will continue to perform dig outs and crack sealing throughout the City as needed. Thank you to our neighbors for their patience and cooperation while we finished the work.
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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