A COVID-19 Community Update
A message from San Mateo County Health Chief Louise Rogers
As we have now reached another milestone of the expiration on May 11, 2023 of the federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19, many have asked about the significance.
The wastewater data that our public health team is monitoring suggest that the risk of getting infected by COVID remains moderate.
The virus concentration levels have been lower than the recent winter peaks (November–January), but still higher than a year ago.
While vaccinations continue to protect most from severe disease, there are between 20 and 30 people per day hospitalized with COVID, a reminder that COVID continues to be a health concern, especially for those at greatest risk.
Remaining up to date on COVID vaccinations is the most important way to help mitigate risk, and we are grateful for the influence you each bring to your personal and professional spheres to help mitigate risk to help everyone in San Mateo County live longer and better lives.
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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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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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Wedding Fair in the Park: June 11
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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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
 May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we've joined our partners at San Mateo County Libraries & San Mateo County Health to share messaging and resources in our community.
Visit Twin Pines Park in May and look for green ties, then scan the QR code on the tabs attached to the ties to share your story.
Or just visit the beautiful park and enjoy the serenity & greenery it has to offer.
Twin Pines Park
1 Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA
 Peninsula Senior Band to Visit Senior & Community Center
The Twin Pines Senior and Community Center will host very special guests on Wednesday, May 24 at noon; The 15-piece Peninsula Senior Band brings its selection of classic patriotic songs just in time for Memorial Day.
That's not all, do you love an old-fashioned and homemade root beer float? They'll be served along with the live music.
This event is free and open to all, but an RSVP is required to save your seat. Add your name at the Senior Center front desk or call 650-595-7444 by Monday, May 22.
Wednesday, May 24
Noon - 1 p.m.
Twin Pines Senior and Community Center
20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont CA
 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
National Public Works Week - May 21 - 27, 2023
 This year's National Public Works Week's theme is Connecting the World Through Public Works.
The American Public Works Association reminds all that Public Works is the thread that connects us all, no matter where we live in the world. Every public works professional strives to improve the quality of life for the community they serve, leading to healthier, happier communities.
This year's theme highlights the way public works professionals connect us physically, through infrastructure, and inspirationally, through service to their communities, whether as first responders, or daily workers carrying out their duties with pride.
Public works connectors help keep communities strong by providing an infrastructure of services in transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment, public buildings and spaces, parks and grounds, emergency management and first response, solid waste, and right-of-way management.
Thank you to our Belmont Public Works team. They each are what make our communities great places to live and work. Join us in celebrating the quiet work these professionals do that makes life better for all of us.
Signal Project Wins Industry Award
American Public Works - Silicon Valley Chapter Recognizes Belmont's Adaptive Signal Project
Award Winning Ralston Avenue Adaptive Signalization System Project
On Wednesday, members of our Public Works department were recognized by the American Public Works Association - Silicon Valley Chapter for winning one of its Project of the Year Awards.
In the category of Transportation; Less than $2M, staff were commended for finding a remedy for traffic signal deficiencies in Belmont's traffic signal communications network.
The system was launched in November 2022 with a ribbon cutting and unveiling (pictured here) of one of the signal hutches on the Ralston Avenue corridor.
Officially known as the Adaptive Signal Control Technology System project, it enhances efficiency, improves safety, and creates a cleaner environment through less congested roadways. Upgrading Ralston Avenue with an Adaptive Traffic Signal Control System, allows the signals to adjust based on real time traffic conditions. Depending on which direction has the most traffic flow, signal timing is adjusted in real time to allow more green time for the heaviest volumes.
Kadence, a Kimley-Horn product, was selected as the city’s new adaptive signal control system. This Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) system is software based and did not require any additional hardware.
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This project would not have been possible without all stakeholders working together to reduce traffic and carbon emissions to improve public health and safety. City of Belmont, Kimley Horn, Caltrans, C-Cag (City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County), and Bay Area Quality Management District which provided the grant through the TFCA (Transportation Fund for Clean Air).
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Get to know: Twin Pines Park Storm Water Detention Basin project
 In a two-part project (The Creek Restoration Project and Stormwater Detention Basin project) will address the severe erosion and bank failure in Twin Pines Park, and construction of a low-flow sediment capture basin, which further reduces sediment transport downstream.
We were awarded a $1M Urban Streams Restoration Grant from California Department of Water Resources. The grant requires a minimum local match and we share percentages of local matching funds and a percentage of shared obligation for creek restoration with San Carlos and the County of San Mateo. We are the lead agency for this project.
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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