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Celebrating Moms Everywhere
 Sunday is Mother's Day and we are proud to honor all of the moms who come to work here at the City of Belmont every day. In the collage above, we're sharing a little bit of our everyday motivation to serve our community well.
From first-time moms to longtime moms, to moms gone too soon, to moms too far away to hug, to moms of furbabies, to moms we hold close in our hearts, and to unofficial moms who make us feel loved, we wish you all a splendid Sunday celebrating the nurturing influencers in your life.
Happy Mother's Day!
Cold Case Investigation Update
On May 10, 2023, investigators from the Belmont Police Department, along with the FBI and the San Mateo District Attorney's Office, conducted searches at Stulsaft Park and at 3789 Farm Hill Road in Redwood City in connection with the missing person's case of Ylva Hagner (1996).
Investigators are actively working on this case and have conducted numerous interviews and collected several items from various searches. The circumstances leading up to the disappearance of, and the whereabouts of Ylva Hagner are still unknown. This is an active and ongoing investigation. We appreciate your patience and will provide more updates as information becomes available.
We would also like to thank our partners at the San Mateo County Crime Lab and Coroner’s Office for their continued assistance in this case.
BPD is asking the community to call our tip line if they have any information that would help resolve this case. Our tip line is 650-598-3000 and you CAN remain anonymous.
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You're Invited to Discuss the Harbor Industrial Area
Belmont, we want to hear your thoughts on the Harbor Industrial Area (HIA) Specific Plan.
Please join us (virtually) on Thursday, June 8, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. for our kick-off community workshop on the Belmont Harbor Industrial Area Specific Plan.
At the meeting, please share what’s working in the neighborhood and what improvements you would like to see. Hearing from you will be the primary focus of the meeting. There will also be a presentation covering project goals and process. An online feedback form will be available for those that are unable to attend.
Event is free, but registration is recommended.
June 8
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Virtual Community Meeting
How to Take Action on Climate: What You (Yes, You!) Can Do
Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? Want to take action but don’t know where to start?
Come learn from local climate leaders how you (yes, YOU!) can make a difference.
You’ll also learn how and why to go electric at home as one Belmont resident shares her home electrification story.
Belmont Vice-Mayor Davina Hurt will get us started; additional speakers include Belmont residents Jennifer Hennings, and Diane Bailey of Menlo Spark.
You’ll leave this conversation knowing how YOU can take action on climate in your own life. To register, click the button below.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Belmont Library - Taube room
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA
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Eat Local May 19 - 27:
Peninsula Restaurant Week Starts Soon
Belmont has the tastiest food, bar naan! See what we did there? We have a wide variety of food choices and are proud to participate in the Bay Area's special focus on local food.
Mark your calendar and make sure our restaurants feel the love this Peninsula Restaurant Week, May 19 - 27.
From fine dining to curbside pickups, there's something for every palate and lifestyle. This year, we have eight participating restaurants, they are:
- Capo Greek Kitchen
- Dream Dinners
- Koriander Indian Cuisine
- Marvin Gardens Restaurant
- Thai Tamarind Restaurant
- The Tavern Belmont
- Vivace Restaurant
- Yama Sushi
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Be Cyber-Safe Aware
A reminder about online security
Lessons learned from other agencies:
Printers on the City of Dallas’s computer network spontaneously began printing out ransom notes recently, one of many signs that the city’s IT system had become the victim of a cyberattack.
The automated emergency dispatch system was affected, along with other service outages. It has also caused the county courts to close.
- According to developing news stories, a group called Royal used a tactic called “social engineering”
- This involves sending emails about a package that was unable to be delivered or an unpaid invoice, asking the victim to call a number for help. When the victim calls, the hackers gain access to their network
How you can protect yourself
It’s not just government agencies and businesses that are targeted by these cybercriminals. Individuals can be victims, too. That’s why it’s so important to be cautious and diligent when it comes to online security.
Here are some tips recommended by the FBI:
- Keep systems and software up to date and install a strong, reputable anti-virus program.
- Create a strong and unique passphrase for each online account you hold and change them regularly. Using the same passphrase across several accounts makes you more vulnerable if one account is breached.
- Do not open any attachments unless you are expecting the file, document, or invoice and have verified the sender’s email address.
- Be careful when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network and do not conduct any sensitive transactions, including purchases, when on a public network.
- Avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels or shopping centers. Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices that access these ports. Carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead.
Did you know the federal government has an entire agency dedicated to preventing cybercrime? It’s called the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA for short. You can get updates on the lates issues by clicking the button below.
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Meeting Agendas
City Council
May 23, 2023, 7 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission
June 7, 2023, 7 p.m.
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Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
We join the County of San Mateo to promote this year's #Share4MH theme, which aims to foster community sharing of mental health and well-being strategies.
Learn more about the events planned.
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Teacher Appreciation Week:
Preschool Teachers Celebrated
 This week, teachers at the Belmont Community Learning Center were celebrated for their dedication to education.
To honor their teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, each student was assigned a teacher to recognize. Gifts were created by the students to present to their teacher and breakfast arrive every morning thanks to parents. The student body made it known how much they appreciate their teachers during this special week.
To find out more about the Belmont Community Learning Center, click on the button below.
Public Works Open House - May 24 at Noon
All are invited to join Public Works Department staff in Twin Pines Park on May 24 to learn everything about the department.
Equipment displays, games, giveaways, and our very popular Public Works barbecue. Expect to learn about current projects, composting and recycling, see our fleet on display, and hear from our partner agencies like Mid-Peninsula Water District, Recology, San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control, and more.
The event is free and open to all.
Wednesday, May 24
Noon to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Twin Pines Park
1 Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA
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Volunteers Needed:
Summer Concert Series
Volunteer are needed at one or more Belmont Park Boosters summer concerts in Twin Pines Park this summer. Concerts will occur on Sundays: June 18 and 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.
Volunteers typically arrive at 11 a.m. for setup and depart around 4:30 p.m. after cleanup. Partial shifts available based on the volunteer's availability.
All ages welcome, and no experience necessary.
Interested? Email Karl or call (650) 714-9132.
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Youth Advisory Committee Hosts Clothing Drive
Join Belmont's Youth Advisory Committee in supporting two great causes:
- People struggling in Tonga
- Discharged patients from Johns Hopkins Hospital
It's easy to help. Donate your lightly used clothes. All clothes are welcome and greatly appreciated. From April 24 - May 24 find donation bins in two locations:
City Hall Lobby
1 Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA
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Belmont Public Library
1110 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA
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Wedding Fair in the Park: See Who Will Attend
Come meet some of the fantastic local businesses at Wedding Fair in the Park this summer. From catering, floral design, event planning, favors, equipment rentals, and bakeries, we have you covered! For more info visit www.belmont.gov/weddingfair.
Participating vendors include: Falafelle, Divino, Lolita, Beloved Flower Garden, Menlo Florist, Petite Posy, Walk in Her Shoes Party Planner, Dina's Deluxe Events, Chairs for Events, All Seasons Events, Earthside Candles, and Greedy Ant (with more vendors to be added soon.)
If you're a small business in the wedding industry, there is still time to join. You can email ccortes@belmont.gov to participate. We will accept new vendors until June 1, 2023.
Wedding Fair in the Park 2023
Sunday, June 11
Noon - 5 p.m.
Twin Pines Park
1 Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA
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Peninsula Humane Tips: What to do if your pet is lost?
Becoming separated from your pet can be very scary, and it’s important that you act quickly to search for your animal.
If you have lost your pet, as soon as possible visit the Pensinula Humane SPCA shelter offices at 12 Airport Blvd in San Mateo during open hours (Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed most holidays.)
Shelter staff will ask you to complete a lost report and take you through the kennels to see if your pet is at the shelter. Each year, the Humane Society reunites thousands of stray pets with their human companions.
If you have lost an animal and cannot visit right away, please call 650-340-7022 for help.
Stray animals are held for the state mandated four-day period (excluding the day they arrive) before being evaluated for adoption.
Some more tips to consider if you’ve lost your pet:
- Post fliers in the area where your pet was lost.
- Search your neighborhood and talk to your neighbors to let them know your pet is lost.
- Post on social media sites with information about your lost animal.
- It’s also very important to make sure your animal is microchipped and that the microchip information is up to date.
For more information, click on the button below.
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 Find out what's happening at our Senior Center every month. Learn about our programs, get to know our calendar, see our list of movies, and find out what's for lunch.
Click the button below to learn more.
 The next Senior Tech Help day at the Belmont Library is set for May 20. Visit the library from 1-3 p.m. to get free assistance on any tech need from learning to use your tablet, or downloading an app to your smartphone, or subscribing to this ENews, the students at Carlmont High School can help.
Next Tech Help Day
Saturday, May 20
1 to 3 p.m.
Belmont Library
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA
Employment Opportunities
Check out our list of open positions and apply now to join our team.
Housing Resources Available
Our growing list of resources can help locate affordable housing, build self-sufficiency, fund energy-efficient upgrades, and more.
Planning Commission Meetings
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont
Traffic Advisory
Plateau Drive at Lower Lock Avenue
 Starting Tuesday, we'll be closing Plateau Drive at Lower Lock Avenue to replace a failing concrete drainage channel.
We'll be working in the intersection of Plateau Drive at Lower Lock Avenue and will be closing those streets during our work hours. Expect steel trench plates over the work zone to allow traffic flow in both directions outside of work hours.
Community members in the area can expect a detour to Beresford Avenue.
We'll begin work on Tuesday, May 16 at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and repeat until Thursday, Maay 18. Hours may extend to ensure completion of work on schedule.
As with all construction projects, last-minute changes can alter schedules. We thank our residents for their patience and cooperation while we work to make this improvement.
Have questions? Click the button below to email us:
2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
We're working on the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project near Lyon and Miller avenues and Middle Road.
Residents in the area recently received notifications that initial work, including saw cutting, manhole assessment, and some open trench work, in the easement of Lyon Avenue/Miller Avenue and Middle Road would begin. The work on the project started today, May 12, 2023.
You can expect to see traffic control remain in the neighborhood until the work concludes.
Have questions? Contact Belmont's Senior Civil Engineer Bozhena Palatnik at 650-585-7463 or pworks@belmont.gov.
Learn more about the project by clicking the link below.
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Adopt a Drain
One Small Step Toward Flooding Prevention
All storm drains in Belmont go directly to Belmont Creek and into San Francisco Bay.
In order to keep them flowing properly and to minimize localized flooding during rain events, protecting our waterways and keeping them clear is key to water pollution prevention and flooding prevention.
Sign up today to Adopt-A-Drain in Belmont.
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