Belmont Weekly News for June 16, 2023
City of Belmont California sent this bulletin at 06/16/2023 04:16 PM PDT
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Advertising Opportunity
Chamber Launches New Community Guide
Chamber San Mateo County is excited to announce the all new Chamber San Mateo County Community Guide and Membership Directory. This is first-ever four-city publication will represent the communities of Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, and Menlo Park. The guide will include economic demographics, area highlights, and community and civic information, as well as a membership directory. To secure a marketing space in the inaugural publication or for more information, please email Felicia Basques at felicia@chambersmc.org or Maggie Fahey at maggie@chambersmc.org. Pricing for ad space starts at $600. |
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Housing Resources Available
Our growing list of resources can help locate affordable housing, build self-sufficiency, fund energy-efficient upgrades, and more.
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Planning Commission Meetings
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont
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Planned Tree Removals on Ralston Avenue

We are working once again with a tree service contractor to remove multiple trees along Ralston Avenue, stretching from Lassen Drive to Pullman Avenue. The work will begin later this month.
Eight trees have been selected for removal due to their poor health and their significant impact on the deterioration of the road's asphalt and concrete.
An arborist has determined that the trees are in overall poor health and at a higher risk than normal to fall. The tree species include Stone Pine, Redwood, Black Bark Eucalyptus, and Black Acacia.
These trees' shallow root growth near Ralston Avenue has resulted in the road's damage, potentially affecting the safety of travelers in that area.
We have the removals scheduled for June 27 through 29. Next week, expect detailed traffic advisories on Ralston Avenue and some delays.
Once the trees are removed, asphalt and concrete repairs will be completed before the start of the fall school session.
To make up for the removal of these trees, our Parks Department plans to plant sixteen large native trees in a more suitable location within Belmont, such as a city park or open space. If you have any inquiries, please email pworks@belmont.gov.
Maintenance Projects This Week
Seagate Way Gate Repaired
Our staff made some necessary gate repairs this week, namely a gate on Seagate Way between Belmont and San Mateo. Staff welded the gate back together and secured it to a newly installed post to return the gate to its original condition. |
Hiller & Ralston Pedestrian Barricade Improved
Staff also repaired the often-damaged pedestrian barricade at the corner of Ralston Avenue and Hiller Street (near the Belmont sign). Large vehicles unsuccessfully making a tight right turn from westbound Ralston Avenue on to northbound Hiller Street have been the ongoing source of the damage. In its upgrade, staff used large, tall, concrete/rebar-filled steel bollards for legs with the hope that these reinforcements will withstand any ambitious attempts at shortcuts. |
Summer Infrastructure Projects
Hastings Drive Service Connection Improvements Project
We’re working with our partners at Mid-Peninsula Water District on the Hastings Drive Service Connection Improvements Project. Our contractor, Bond Blacktop, Inc. is finishing up its project work next week
The Hastings Drive Service Connection Improvements Project represents a significant stride in enhancing water services for the Belmont community. We greatly appreciate the understanding and patience of residents during this period.
Please note these anticipated road or lane upcoming closures:
Monday, June 19
HASTINGS DRIVE: Morning southbound lane closure, afternoon northbound lane closure (Cliffside Court to Ridgewood Court). The work requires temporary closures and lane restrictions. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Residents are advised to follow detour signs and adhere to traffic instructions during the construction period. To bookmark this information, click on the button below.
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Ralston Avenue Pavement Project Starts Monday
Starting June 19, 2023, Belmont's Public Works will begin its Ralston Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project, expected to conclude in late August. During the project's work hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., expect reduced traffic lanes and some closures on side streets off Ralston Avenue. Short closures of driveways may be required, but emergency access will be provided at all times. |
The work will take place on Ralston Avenue between South (pictured above, westbound Ralston Avenue at South Road) Road and Villa Avenue (pictured at right, eastbound Ralston Avenue at Villa Avenue. Did You Know? The project will use a sustainable cold-in-place recycled method of pavement rehabilitation, which involves pulverizing and reusing the existing asphalt layer. This method of repaving greatly reduces truck trips for off-haul and import of material, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and is more sustainable while ensuring a smooth surface and long pavement life. Click on the button below to learn more about this project. |
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Sewer Rehabilitation Project Update
Middle Road to see Limited Lanes Next Week
Next week, expect workers on Middle Road (from Cypress to Laurel) for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Neighbors would have received a notice in May about upcoming sewer rehab work. Starting Monday, Casey Construction will be working on replacing the sanitary sewer main line running through Middle Road. In order for the contractor to do the improvements, a portion between Cypress Avenue and Laurel Avenue will have limited one-way access with flaggers present to move traffic through the construction site. Please be aware that cars may have to queue up to five to ten minutes before being allowed to move through. Emergency access will be given to Fire and Police. We thank you for your patience and cooperation. |

We're working to improve our aging sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure. Pictured here, crews this week excavating and installing pipe then repaving a section of Hillman Avenue.
Until the end of July, expect work crews in various locations in our city performing work on existing pipes, rehabilitating manholes, conducting pipe replacement, and reconnecting service laterals.
The work will include pipe fusing, sawcutting, CCTVing, pipebursting, and some open trench work, pictured here.
Residents near the project zone would have already received a notification about the upcoming work. 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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Demolition of Vacant City-Owned Buildings Starts in July

We’re working to safely demolish the vacant buildings at the north and south corners of Hill Street and El Camino Real, pictured here.
In July, residents can expect to see contractors, Selway Construction, Inc., begin the demolition that will conclude by the end of the year.
Our Public Works team is working with agency partners to address noise, traffic control, environmental concerns, and debris removal.
Neighbors in the area will receive notices in advance of the demolition work which specific hours and dates of planned work. Schedules can change, and we thank our neighbors for their patience and cooperation during this necessary work.
During work hours and while the project is active please drive, walk, or bike with caution when traveling through the work zone.
Did you know: The demolition of the existing buildings is only the first step to seeing an affordable housing development project come to fruition. We are working with a developer (LINC Housing) to develop the parcels into a 37-unit, 100 percent affordable housing project.
We will continue to update you here on the progress of this and other development projects. To learn more about the LINC Housing project, click on the button below.
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