Public Works Open House - Thank you Belmont
Thank you to all who joined us for our annual Public Works Open House Twin Pines Park on Wednesday.
We loved meeting you and celebrating National Public Works Week with you. Thank you to our partner agencies like Mid-Peninsula Water District, Recology, San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control, and more for joining us.
Mostly, thank you to our Public Works staff for delivering another great event and feeding us with your delicious barbecue.
Until next year, Belmont.
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EarthCapades Brings Water Wisdom to Library
Visit the Belmont Library on June 6 at 4 p.m. for Water Wisdom, a new live theatre production by EarthCapades.
This presentation is a unique blend of environmental education and entertainment involving storytelling, juggling, magic, circus arts, technology and music.
The show is an enchanting, audience-grabbing celebration of practical steps that we can all take to conserve, protect and respect precious H2O.
The event is free and open to all.
June 6
4 - 4:45 p.m.
Belmont Library
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA
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Library's Summer Learning Program:
Wildmind Animal Show: Wild Rain Forest
See science come to life through an exciting animal show while learning to think like a scientist and appreciate our connection to animals, the environment, and each other.
Meet fascinating animals from around the world live throughout the endangered tropical rainforests. Learn about their habitats, lives and their roles in the great web of life.
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June 9
3 - 4 p.m.
Belmont Library
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA
Wedding Fair in the Park: June 11
Did you know you can get married in Twin Pines Park? This summer, we're celebrating everything wedding related with our first-ever Wedding Fair in the Park.
The event is free and you'll meet participating vendors like 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.
By the way, it's not too late to add your business to the event. If you're a small business in the wedding industry email ccortes@belmont.gov to participate. We will accept new vendors until June 1, 2023.
For guests, please RSVP in the button below to join us.
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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Youth Quiet Space Winding Down as School Season Ends
The Hideout Participants Look Ahead to Summer Fun
 Local youth participating in The Hideout program are almost done with school, but they aren't letting that stop them from learning new skills and games.
We're proud to provide a quiet space for Belmont youth in grades six through eight to hang out, socialize, focus on homework, or just chill. Nestled in Barrett Community Center, the Hideout provides a wide variety of activities for local youth including meal prep and table manners and etiquette.
Pictured above, the youth display the results of their lessons in cutlery and plating placement. Once the tables were set, the kids enjoyed their own handmade pizzas, baked from scratch onsite.
Drop-In Camp Open For Registrations
Interested in getting your kids ages 9 to 14 involved in a drop-in program? For summer, check out Camp Eagle Ridge.
This program is designed for 9- to 14-year-old campers who want to hang out in a safe place close to home, pop-in throughout the week, or for youth who like to socialize with their peers.
The flexible style of this program also allows campers to experience a camp setting while still being able to attend their other summer extracurricular activities.
Weekly activities include games, sports, crafts, songs, playground play, skits, water activities, and some exciting field trips. Find out more in the button below.
 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.
Employment Opportunities
Check out our list of open positions and apply now to join our team.
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
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
San Juan Sewer Pump Station Repair Update
Construction on Retaining Wall Begins Next Week
Public Works is set to begin construction on the retaining wall on the east bank of Laurel Creek near the San Juan Sewer Pump Station.
The work will include restoration of native plants to help stabilize the bank below the pump station. Staff engineers are working in coordination with Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Construction is expected to begin next week and conclude by end of July 2023. Area residents should not expect any impact to their roads, nor any utility interruption during the project, though construction noise is expected during normal work hours.
Have questions? Reach out to Assistant Engineer Nima Mazhari at 650-730-5706 or email NMazhari@belmont.gov.
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Sewer Rehabilitation Project Update
Aging Infrastructure Getting Needed Maintenance
The 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project is moving along according to the schedule.
Starting next week, Public Work's contractor, Casey Construction, Inc., will start work on Miller Street as well as Middle Road to improve our aging sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure.
The work will include pipe fusing, sawcutting, CCTVing, pipebursting, and some open trench work. The project will take place on the following streets:
❖ Arbor Avenue between Fairway Drive and Notre Dame Avenue
❖ Hillman Avenue between North Road and Mills Avenue
❖ Lyon Avenue, easement behind Miller Avenue
❖ Middle Road between Notre Dame Avenue and Cypress Avenue
❖ Cypress Avenue at Middle Road
❖ South Road between Debbie Lane and Hainline Drive
❖ South Road between Miramar Terrace and Holly Road
❖ Easement behind 800 block of Alameda de las Pulgas and 1100 block of Villa Avenue
Nearby residents were notified in a May 3 letter from the department. The work is expected to conclude at the end of July 2023. Traffic control will be in place. For any questions regarding this project, call Senior Civil Engineer Bozhena Palatnik at 650-585-7463 or email at pworks@belmont.gov.
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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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