Digital Detox Week - July 17-23
Smartphones are an important tool in our daily lives, but it’s essential for us to be more conscious of how we use them, especially around family and friends.
Join Digital Detox Week from July 17-23 and keep track of your device-free activities.
Visit your local library to pick up an activity log or print one out at home and return it when you’re done for the chance to win awesome prizes.
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Vaccinations Reminders for School-age Kids
San Mateo County Health recently posted announcements reminding parents and guardians to make sure their children’s vaccinations and health screenings required for school and childcare are up to date for the upcoming school year.
Children in California are required to receive certain immunizations and health screenings to attend school.
County Health provides information on the well-child health screenings, required immunizations needed to attend school, tuberculosis risk assessments, oral health screenings, and options for children without health insurance.
Click the button below for the details every parent needs.
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Free Concerts in the Park - Sundays
 The free Concerts in the Park is halfway through its summer schedule. The music is live from 1 - 4 p.m. in Twin Pines Park at 10 Twin Pines Lane in Belmont every Sunday until July 30. See the line up below.
This is the 45th season of the annual summer concerts series.
Concessions are available for sale and proceeds help to support parks improvements throughout the year. New this year is freshly-made popcorn in a brand-new popcorn machine.
Learn more about Belmont Park Boosters by clicking the button below.
Free Concerts in the Park Calendar
JULY 16
TOM RIGNEY & FLAMBEAU Cajun Fiddlin’
Sponsor:KENSON VENTURES & THE MADISON GROUP
JULY 23
HIGHWATER BLUES Rhythm & Blues
Sponsor: WINDY HILL
JULY 30
BLUE California Good Time Music
Sponsor:JANET PEPE DAVIS, HOMETOWN REALTY
Middle Scholars Return - STEAM Learning Opportunities
Looking for some engaging, enlightening and most importantly, fun summer activities for middle school youth? Middle Scholars is back.
Exciting STEAM learning opportunities are lined up, just for you. In partnership with three County of San Mateo agencies, San Mateo County Libraries is highlighting the diversity of STEAM experiences available, in hopes of sparking a lifelong curiosity and interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Discover more about sustainability and resource conservation, insects, biomimicry and engineering.
Local libraries will host at least one STEAM-themed escape room-style challenge for middle schoolers. Check the event listings for exciting programs near you.
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Belmont Library Seed Library - take seeds, donate seeds
Did you know we have a seed library at Belmont Library?
They are free for community members to browse, take seeds from and donate to.
Learn more about this offering and discover titles about seed saving, California native plants and how we can help the climate through gardening.
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Senior Tech Days at the Library Expands
Seniors in Belmont can now take advantage of the Senior Tech Help program at Belmont Library, available every Saturday from 1-3 p.m.
Youth volunteers from Carlmont High School offer personalized one-on-one assistance and guidance on various technology-related topics.
Volunteers will be on hand to help seniors navigate smartphones, tablets, computers, email, social media, online safety, and more.
Whether seniors are beginners or need help with specific tasks, the Senior Tech Help program provides the support needed to gain confidence and thrive in the digital age. The program is free, no reservations required, just drop in with your questions.
Saturdays
1 - 3 p.m.
Belmont Library
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA
Looking For A New Start?
Check Out the Jobs We Have Open
We have a diverse selection of job openings and we hope that one is just right for you.
Here’s just a snapshot of the jobs we have available. For complete job descriptions, visit the link at the bottom of this post.
DEPUTY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING - As Deputy Director, you will have the opportunity to provide support and management for development projects, high-profile planning initiatives, both ongoing and long-term. Your contributions will have a significant impact on our growth, progress, and development. Currently, Belmont is evaluating numerous proposals for new Biotech/Life Sciences/Office developments, totaling over 2.5 million square feet. We are also in the process of reviewing a 30-year Master Plan for Stanford's occupancy of the Notre Dame De Namur campus and preparing a Specific Plan for the adjacent 65-acre Unincorporated Harbor Industrial Area. We are seeking your expertise, enthusiasm, leadership, and teamwork.
MANAGEMENT ANALYST I/II - CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: Is analyzing data and paying attention to details one of your best traits? Does useful organization of files, proper roll out of procedures, and careful and meticulous process guide you? We have a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking municipal government generalist with a strong understanding of the operations within a full-service city administration. The Management Analyst I/II role delivers critical administrative support to the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney. In this dynamic position you will serve as assistant to the City Manager and provide a wide range of administrative, analytical, and technical support to the City Clerk and City Attorney.
RECREATION SPECIALIST I/II: We are hiring for a full-time entry level position within the Youth and Teen Division. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start their career in our wonderful world of Parks and Recreation life. If you are an energetic candidate, who has proven abilities to engage the youth and teen population and want to make a positive difference in their lives, this is the position for you.
New Affordable Housing Portal Launches
The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority has launched the Doorway Housing Portal, a hub to easily find affordable housing in the Bay Area.
The first-of-its-kind regional online portal was developed with pro bono support from Google.org Fellows, a team that includes Google researchers, designers, product managers and software engineers.
The need for affordable housing is ever growing, and it’s estimated that the Bay Area would need 180,000 more affordable homes by 2031 to meet demand.
Find all of the details of what the portal has to offer by clicking on the button below.
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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.
Planning Commission Meetings
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont
PROJECT UPDATE:
Alameda de Las Pulgas Corridor Improvement Project
 We’re working to improve transportation along the Alameda de las Pulgas corridor, commonly referred to as ADLP, between Ralston Avenue and Cranfield Avenue.
Thank you, Belmont – and our neighbors in San Carlos – for joining us in 2022 for our summer and fall Community Workshops (pictured above).
Turnout was great and your input and ideas helped us as we worked with the BKF Engineering design team to complete the preliminary 65 percent project design by this fall. The project design will include construction level details for roadway layout, intersection improvements, traffic signal, drainage, utilities, stormwater treatment, grading design, and striping plans.
After 65 percent design review and comments, we will move toward 100 percent design and preparing construction and bid documents by 2024.
Phase 1 of construction is scheduled to begin in 2025 or 2026, depending on the success of future grant applications.
Learn more about the project by clicking the button below.
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Maintenance Work This Week
This week, we replaced 4.6 tons of failed asphalt on Ralston Avenue near Hallmark Drive that buckled from tree roots and 2.5 tons of failed asphalt and .25 yards of concrete curb in the median on Ralston Avenue near Belmont Canyon Road that buckled from tree roots.
We also replaced 5 sections of sidewalk totaling 1.5 yards of concrete on Ralston Avenue at Lassen Drive.
Our maintenance team repaired and repainted several wood barriers along East Laurel Creek Road from San Juan Boulevard to Haskins Drive.
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Our Public Works Street and Traffic Division also refreshed thermo-plastic crosswalk and parking buffer striping on Alameda De Las Pulgas near the Carlmont Shopping Center.
Upcoming
We plan to refresh all crosswalk striping nearby at the intersection of Alameda De Las Pulgas at Carlmont Drive in two weeks and update each to yellow ladder style crosswalks that are more visible and signify proximity to schools.
At Ralston Avenue at Lassen Drive next week, we plan to replace 60 feet of concrete curb and gutter.
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Summer Infrastructure Projects
Pavement Rehabilitation Project Update
You might have seen the large equipment working on Ralston Avenue this week, pictured here. Next week, you can expect the same area to be paved.
Ralston Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project is working on Ralston Avenue between South Road and Villa Avenue. Our project is utilizing a sustainable cold-in-place recycled method of pavement rehabilitation in order to save tax-payer dollars and provide a good structural section of pavement.
The project is anticipated to end in late August, so as to not unduly conflict with higher levels of traffic during the school year.
Project Details
Full project details can be found in the link below, click the button. If you have questions about any stage of the project and need to confirm driveway access email us at pworks@belmont.gov or call 650-595-7425.
Demolition of Vacant City-Owned Buildings Starts Soon
 We’re working to safely demolish the vacant buildings at the north and south corners of Hill Street and El Camino Real, pictured here.
This month, 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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