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World Health Organization Declares Belmont Age-Friendly
On Thursday, we shared the great news that the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized our City as an Age-Friendly City. This is all thanks to a hard-working task force of community members, councilmembers, City, and Library staff working side by side with the County of San Mateo and the Center for Age-Friendly Excellence.
Click the button below to read more about what this designation means for Belmont.
National Night Out Raffle Winners
Winners, Check Your Emails
On Tuesday, City Council drew the winners of the National Night Out raffle entries.
Congratulations to Lisa Navarro, Ryan Hannink, and Evia Looi. Each received an email from City staff identifying their raffle prize and how to collect them.
The community's response to our National Night Out event was so inspiring that staff is pleased to keep the good experiences going with our first-ever City Hall Halloween. See details below.
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Pop-Up Petting Zoo Delivers the Farm
Preschoolers Get Unique Experience
On Thursday, Little Explorers Petting Zoo visited Belmont for an on-site petting zoo experience. Students got to meet and gently pet farm animals and reptiles including goats, sheep, a llama, rabbits, pigs, ducks, and a turtle.
The mobile petting zoo provided a hands-on experience just for the preschool children. Thank you to our Parent-Teacher Organization for sponsoring this fun and educational activity.
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Trick or Treat at City Hall
Join us 3-6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022
We're counting the days until our first-ever City Hall Halloween -- open to all ages -- and doggies, too. Come in costume (or not) and enjoy the one-of-a-kind, friendly, fun haunted hallways of City Hall.
Click on the image above to add the event to your calendar or find the event on our Facebook page.
But that's not all, we have a number of Halloween events planned in Belmont, scroll down to our In Your Community section for more information.
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Mental Health Symposium Returns
Evening of Nov. 16, 2022
What should you expect from the Belmont Police Department during a response to a mental health crisis? Join the conversation at our second annual Community Mental Health Symposium.
Click on the image below to add this event to your calendar.
 How Prepared Are You For a Disaster?
2022 National Preparedness Month Survey
It's not too late to check your preparedness! September is National Preparedness Month, a chance for everyone to take stock of their resources, family plans, contact information.
Our city benefits when our residents are prepared for a disaster. In an emergency, our first responders must choose their responses wisely.
Take the Quiz Now
Need other tips and resources? Click here
SMC Fire Open House - SATURDAY
Free Event, Reservations Required
The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department welcomes all to its Open House on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is free, but reservations are required and your arrival time will be listed on your ticket.
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JOB SEEKERS: Election 2022 Hiring Alert
County Seeks Reliable Candidates
Want to help on the front line of democracy? The County’s Registration and Elections Division is seeking candidates for numerous positions.
Read the full news release.
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Disposable Foodware Ordinance
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 New Rules
We are piggybacking on San Mateo County’s new Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance that will start on Oct. 1, 2022.
The new law regulates and reduces disposable food service ware made of plastic and other food ware waste.
The new regulations apply to food facilities in the City.
The ordinance focuses on reducing single-use food service ware waste to improve the health of residents and keep waterways free from pollution. Click the button below to learn more.
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 Meeting Agendas
City Council:
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, 7 p.m.
Planning Commission
Oct.4, 2022 and Oct. 18, 2022
7 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Oct. 5, 2022
7 p.m.
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Nov. 8, 2022 Municipal Election Information
The Nov. 8, 2022 Belmont Municipal Election includes a new Mayoral race and two councilmember races for District 1 and District 3. Election and voter information is available at www.belmont.gov/elections.
In addition, Belmont City Council placed Measure K, a locally-controlled "hotel tax," on the ballot for voter consideration. Measure K proposes a two percentage point adjustment to the transient occupancy tax, or "hotel tax" rate which guests pay when staying at hotels or lodging facilities in Belmont for less than 30 days. Visit www.belmont.gov/MeasureK for more details.
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Alert for Backyard Bird Keepers
Avian Flu Advisory from County Health
With the presence of avian flu in the Bay Area, San Mateo County Health is advising residents who keep backyard birds or domestic flocks to protect them from contact with wild birds and for the public to take precautions when handling dead birds.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which is highly contagious and often fatal in birds, poses minimal risk to people, but residents should take care when interacting with birds.
Read the full news release.
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Employers: Minimum Wage Updates
New Rules Effective in the New Year
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, all employers of employees who perform at least two (2) hours of work per week within the geographical boundary of Belmont must pay those employees minimum wages of not less than $16.75 per hour.
More information available at www.belmont.gov/minwage
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Celebrating Filipino Heritage Month
Library Event Welcomes Dance & Music
Celebrate Filipino American History Month in October with Parangal, an organization that consists of cultural artists, practitioners, and workers, serving as a bridge to the Philippines' indigenous culture bearers and their communities.
Parangal gives tribute to Philippine heritage by creating awareness and advocacy for Philippines indigenous people through dialogue, dance, music and attire through research, workshops and performances. Parangal aims to serve as a bridge, inspiring and connecting Filipinos in the Philippines and diaspora to their roots to give them a sense of pride and identity while educating diverse communities to foster awareness and appreciation of Philippine culture.
Saturday, Oct. 1
2-3 p.m.
Belmont Library
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 The Belmont Water Dog Run is nearly upon us. On the morning of Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, runners will be using the routes mapped in the image below. Still want to run? Registrations remains open.
The run has something for everyone, with 5k and 10k events as well as a Fido and kids run. The race is filling up fast, with fewer than 20 T-shirts left in some sizes. Sign up now to reserve a shirt of your very own."
The race supports local schools and youth organizations, and provides a free pancake breakfast for all participants, thanks to our sponsors: City of Belmont, IHOP, Peet’s Coffee, Hobee’s, Lunardis, Mid-Peninsula Water, and our local Rotary.
Community Meeting: Placemaking Guidelines
Join us on Oct. 12 at 4:30 p.m.
Streetscapes may seem simple – but a lot of planning goes into improving the look and feel of our streets, sidewalks, and public spaces.
We have been developing detailed design guidelines for streetscape treatments in the Belmont Village Specific Plan (BVSP) area. The guidelines will create public placemaking opportunities and ensure that incremental improvements will result in an integrated and consistently high-quality streetscape system. Priorities will center on:
- Street Trees
- Special Paving
- Sidewalk/Street Width
- Seating
- Bike Racks
- Trash Receptacles
- Banners/Hanging Baskets
Join our City Council’s Placemaking Committee for a community meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 from 4:30-6 p.m. at City Hall (second floor, EOC room) to review the "Draft BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines" to see and comment on our streetscape plans for the future.
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Belmont Talks - Public School History
What Were the Class Rules?
The value of archives is that we can peek into a time gone by to learn about the values, language, and behavior of the people before us.
On Oct. 13, 2022 the Belmont Historical Society will present a special Belmont Talks that will walk the audience through the history of the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District from 1860 to today.
Learn some fun facts about the schools, their names and buildings, and how the City’s commitment to education helped shaped our city.
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 Halloween Home Decorating Contest - Open For Entries
Belmont Residents Can Get Creative
Out-BOO your neighbors by entering Belmont's third annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest!
Categories include 'Too Cute To Spook' and 'Scare-Tastic.'
Winners will receive a lawn sign displaying their achievement and a chance to be featured on Parks and Recreation's social media.
Deadline to sign up is Oct. 16, 2022; entries are limited.
Launching High School Fair 2022
Mid-October Event Showcases Options
Belmont’s Youth Advisory Committee invites all local middle schoolers and their families to Belmont’s first High School Fair on Wednesday, Oct.19, 2022 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Twin Pines Community Center.
This is a great opportunity for families to learn about what local public and private high schools have to offer in terms of academics, arts, athletics, student resources, and more.
Attendees will be provided with a list of recommended questions to ask schools, and can enjoy light refreshments and fun interactive activities provided by the Youth Advisory Committee and V.O.I.C.E.S. team.
The wonderful high schools attending are Carlmont, Compass, Crystal Springs Uplands, Design Tech, Menlo School, Mercy, Notre Dame, Serra, Summit Prep, and The Nueva School.
We hope you stop by for this free, educational community event!
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Belmont's Ralston Middle School Earns Blue Ribbon
U.S. Department of Education Recognition
San Mateo County, CA — Congratulations to Burlingame Intermediate School and Ralston Middle School who were named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
Both schools were designated as Exemplary High Performing Schools, earning this recognition for their academic excellence in English and mathematics. Burlingame Intermediate and Ralston Middle are among only 29 California schools and 297 schools nationwide earning this honor in 2022.
The prestigious National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools with outstanding academic performance or achievement in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
The U.S. Department of Education receives nominations for the awards from the top education officials in all states and territories. Schools earning the award are honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, and receive a plaque and flag to display at their school.
“Congratulations to the students, staff, and families of Burlingame Intermediate School and Ralston Middle School,” said San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools Nancy Magee. “This award recognizes their ongoing commitment to the work of teaching and learning, with educators and families working together to bring the best education possible to their students. We celebrate their success and their school community.”
Report from Public Works Streets Division
One Step to Protect Our Streets
Ever wonder what those squiggly lines of tar on our roadways are? Although it may look like a totally random act it does serve a specific purpose.
Prior to a street’s rehabilitation surface cracks are sealed (crack seal) to prevent moisture from entering the pavement and eroding the base. After which a top coat (slurry seal) is added and the roadway has a new lease on life.
This week, the Streets Division put down 3,218 linear feet of crack seal. A busy week, and a large list, and the team moves on to new priorities next week. Thanks Public Works!
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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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Paratransit Seeks Qualified Riders
Secret-Shopper Style Program
San Mateo County Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC) represents Redi-Wheels and RediCoast riders. Its Consumer Corps is a secret-shopper program where customers provide anonymous feedback about their rides. The program collects data on service quality, telephone wait time, on-time performance, etc.
Earn FREE TICKETS on REDI-WHEELS & REDICOAST!
By completing and submitting at least eight ride evaluation forms in a quarter, Corps members receive one Redi-Wheels ticket book = 10 tickets. All forms and stamped envelopes supplied or complete evaluations online.
To join the Consumer Corps call (650) 299-1442 or email sanmateopcc2@gmail.com
To attend a meeting or join the PCC, visit sanmateopcc.org or call (650) 299-1442.
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