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City Road Closures on Saturday, Oct. 14
🏃♀️🏃♂️The Belmont Waterdog Run is Saturday.
The following road closures will take place from 630 a.m. until Noon:
- Alameda de las Pulgas from Carlmont Drive to Ralston Avenue.
- Lake Road between Carlmont Drive to Lyall Way.
- Lyall Way between Continentals Way to Ralston Ave
Residents in this area will be allowed to exit and return after Noon.
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Northbound Freeway Closure
Hwy 101 Closed from Whipple to Holly Oct. 13-16
If you're coming home from Redwood City or further south next weekend (Oct. 13-16), you'll save yourself a headache by avoiding Highway 101 before Whipple (with the backup, probably better to get off at Marsh Road).
Caltrans is in the process of replacing the Cordilleras Creek Bridge located along U.S. 101 in Redwood City, San Mateo County, between the Whipple Avenue and Brittan Avenue exits.
This work is necessary because the bridge has reached the end of its service life.
Caltrans is using innovative construction methods which will allow this bridge replacement project to be completed in just one year, instead of the usual three years.
To accommodate this accelerated construction schedule,
a section of U.S. Hwy 101 will be closed from
10 p.m. Friday night to 5 a.m. Monday morning
Oct. 13-16, 2023 (northbound lanes)
Residents are advised to avoid this stretch of U.S. Hwy 101 and utilize alternate routes during the closures when possible.
Digital message signs will be set up along roadways throughout the Bay Area to direct both local and regional travelers away from the closure.
How Should County Improve Mobility Along Highway 101?
Survey Seeks Feedback on North County
The San Mateo County Transportation Authority is currently gathering feedback on how to reduce congestion and improve mobility along the Highway 101 corridor, the first step in its 101 Corridor Connect project.
The 101 Corridor Connect project will identify, prioritize, and deliver a package of congestion management solutions along US 101 in San Mateo County. It will focus beyond highway infrastructure and include studies and recommendations relating to travel by foot, car, transit, bike, scooter, and ferry.
The first initiative for this project is the North County Multimodal Strategy which will assess travel along the corridor’s northern portion and include the cities of Millbrae, San Bruno, South San Francisco, Brisbane, and adjacent unincorporated communities. Feedback for North County is being collected through Nov. 17 via this online survey linked in the button below.
The TA anticipates the North County Multimodal Strategy to be completed early next year and will use it to serve as a foundation to elevate the transportation experience for all. Development of a Mid-County Multimodal Strategy will begin in mid-2024, and the South County Multimodal Strategy will follow.
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Belmont's History Room - Fall/Winter Hours
Looking for an inside activity this fall and winter? Don't miss the chance to visit on of our city's incredible gems, Belmont Historical Society's History Room.
The room is staffed by volunteers who are making time for introduce any interested visitor in our rich history.
Belmont History Room Hours for October - December
Sunday, Oct. 8
Sunday, Oct. 22
Sunday, Nov. 12
Sunday, Dec. 10
1 - 4 p.m.
The Belmont History Room is located at located in the back of the Manor House in Twin Pines Park. Handicapped access is available in the front of the building.
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 Are you tired of navigating San Mateo County’s traffic jams all by yourself?
Wish you could make your daily commute more eco-friendly and less stressful?
Well, look no further because October is Carpool Month, and it’s the perfect time to start sharing the ride. Commute.org is here to help you discover the joys of carpooling while offering exciting incentives for those who take the plunge. Click the button below for full details.
 Updated 2023-2031 Housing Element Available
The updated 2023-2031 Housing Element is now available. Please visit www.belmont.gov/housingelement for more information and ways to provide input.
The latest revisions were prepared in response to an April 2023 letter from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and will be sent to HCD for review on Oct. 19, following a seven-day public review period.
The APWA Accreditation Process
Communities around the world are all connected through public works infrastructure and services that enhance everyone’s quality of life.
Our Public Works Department has been working diligently over the past several years to become a nationally recognized Public Works Department through the accreditation process of the American Public Works Association.
The awarding of an APWA accreditation to the department would be a reflection of the dedication and commitment of staff and management to serving Belmont and would also indicate that the department is performing at the highest level possible for a California city with regard to Public Works services, maintenance, construction, engineering and compliance with required regulations.
APWA reviewers will be visiting Belmont in early 2024 to evaluate the department, so rest assured, the highest standards for our community are not just being promised but are being realized.
For more information on Public Works policies and procedures, and the accreditation process, feel free to contact Janice Svendsen, Administrative Assistant at jsvendsen@belmont.gov.
Public Feedback on Transportation
The Association of Bay Area Governments and Metropolitan Transportation Commission last month wrapped up the first round of public engagement for Plan Bay Area 2050+, a limited and focused update to the regional vision for transportation, housing, economic development, and environmental resilience.
For six weeks, ABAG and MTC staff held pop-up workshops in all nine Bay Area counties at community events, with a specific focus on Equity Priority Communities, to get early input on the planning process.
Staff at these events also sought recommendations on the parallel Transit 2050+ network plan and heard residents' priorities for a potential 2026 regional transportation revenue measure.
ABAG and MTC staff also collected input via an online survey, which was completed over 2,000 times, and through a pair of virtual workshops conducted for partner agencies and stakeholders.
A webinar on updated planning assumptions will be held on Oct. 19. To learn more, click on the button below.
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 As Halloween begins its march toward our city, don't miss the chance to participate in the fun events being planned by our staff.
Friday before Halloween, join us for our Parks and Recreation's spectacular trunk or treat. On Halloween night, come to City Hall to see it like you've never witnessed it before.
Both events are free and open to the public, costumes are encouraged.
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Public Meetings
 Belmont City Council
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023
7 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Nov. 1
7 p.m.
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Doing Your Part
Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.
This is the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month and it has grown into a collaborative effort between government and industry to enhance cybersecurity awareness, encourage actions by the public to reduce online risk and generated discussion on cyber threats on a national and global scale.
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We have some of the best eateries, take-out hotspots, and local businesses on the Peninsula. We are proud members of the Chamber San Mateo and delighted by the many visitors who come to our city just to visit our unique businesses.
Get to know our local businesses by clicking the button below.
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We're spotlighting the one-of-a-kind businesses who make our little city thrive. Check out our first spotlight business below.
Business Spotlight: Eats Meets West Bowls
Eats Meets West Bowls opened on El Camino Real near 5th Avenue Oct. 1, 2019.
Alpa, the owner and mom of two, shares her love of food and design through the creation of her red heart-shaped bowls filled with a baseline of greens, rice, and flavors that she tells us, " ... can only be described as delicious."
Alpa creates a savory mouth-watering experience by creating what she calls a taste fusion that is largely inspired by her Panamanian and Indian roots.
Eats Meets West Bowl's menu focuses on innovation and has a passion for meeting any dietary restrictions. Alpa tells us that anyone with any dietary restrictions can experience the magic that she offers through her one-of-a-kind amazing food bowls. Her company motto is “where eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring.”
Click the button below to learn more and plan your visit to this week's spotlight business.
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Want to see your business in the spotlight? Send us two quick paragraphs about your business and a picture of you in your store to econdev@belmont.gov, put Business Spotlight in the subject line.
Spotlights are randomly selected and based on space available. Submitted write up will be edited for clarity and length.
Belmont Recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day
 At the Oct. 10 Belmont City Council meeting, Mayor Julia Mates read a proclamation recognizing Oct. 9 as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Belmont. Pictured here is Gloria E. Gomez, former Councilwoman for the Muwékma Ohlone Tribe, as she received the proclamation from City Council and spoke on behalf of the Ohlone Tribe.
Click the button below to watch the complete presentation and hear the full proclamation.
High School Fair - Oct. 18
See What School is the Best Match for the Students in Your Family
Our annual High School Fair returns on Wednesday, Oct. 18. This event is free and is open to all Belmont residents and non-residents with students about to enter high school.
Middle schoolers and their families will have the opportunity to network with local public and private high schools and learn about all they have to offer for incoming students.
Attending schools include Design Tech High School, St Ignatius College Preparatory, Carlmont High School, Junipero Serra High School, with more to be added.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Twin Pines Senior and Community Center
20 Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA
Click the button below for more information.
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Calling all Ukulele Enthusiasts and Players
Join the Peninsula Ukulele Group on the 3rd Monday of the month.
Beginners are welcome to a special mini-lesson at 5:30 p.m.
No ukulele? No problem.
Using your library card you are welcome to check one out from the library. The jam session begins at 6 pm.
Each month there's a new playlist.
Get updates on the PUGs Meetup page.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Belmont Library
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA
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A Community Recycling Education Day
Join Rethink Waste for its Recycling Day on Oct. 21, 2023
This year RethinkWaste is hosting the event at the Shoreway Environmental Center where there will be on-site shredding, tours of the facility, a clothes mending workshop, children’s crafting activity and Poster Contest winner recognition.
Saturday, Oct. 21
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Shoreway Environmental Center
333 Shoreway Road
San Carlos, CA
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HIRING: County Elections Division Seeks Vote Center Staff
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Vote Center Trainers to assist in the upcoming March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election.
Duties include training on San Mateo County elections procedures, how to use Vote Center equipment, Vote Center set-up, and voter assistance.
These recruitments will have hiring events via Zoom on Oct. 24 that will consist of on-the-spot interviews.
To participate, candidates must first submit their application. Those hired can expect to work for about nine weeks including on-site job training, teaching classes, and working in the Elections Division office.
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Stanford Holds Community Open Houses
Stanford welcomes all to two drop-in sessions this month. Both events will include brief project presentations to learn more about Stanford’s vision for a future Belmont campus and what Stanford is proposing.
Events are:
Wednesday, Oct. 25
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Presentations at 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
NDNU’s Taube Center,
1500 Ralston Avenue,
Belmont, CA
Saturday, Oct. 28
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presentations at 10:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
NDNU’s Taube Center,
1500 Ralston Avenue,
Belmont, CA
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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, please as soon as possible visit Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA at 12 Airport Boulevard in San Mateo during open hours (Monday to Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed most holidays.)
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, they reunite 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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Fire Prevention Week
Five ways to prevent the most common cause of fires in your home
It’s Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s theme is one we can all relate to – “Cooking safety starts with you!”
Many of us lead busy lives and are always connected, so it’s easy to get distracted when cooking. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home injuries.
Here are five steps to follow to ensure safety:
1. Never leave the kitchen while you have food frying, boiling, grilling or broiling. If you must step away, even for a short period of time like to answer the door, turn off the stove.
2. If you are simmering, baking or roasting food, check it regularly, stay nearby and use a timer.
3. Keep a 3-foot kid-free zone around the stove to prevent burn injuries. This applies to pets too.
4. Keep anything that can catch fire – oven mitts, food packaging, towels or curtains – away from your stovetop.
5. If you’re cooking outdoors, make sure your grill is in a clear area, away from dry brush, patio cushions or anything else that could catch fire.
And, if a fire does break out …
• Always keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner.
• For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the oven closed.
• Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
As Fire Prevention Week comes to a close, let's join hands to ensure the safety of our community. Fire safety is everyone's responsibility, and together, we can make a difference. By staying vigilant and following these precautions, we can prevent disasters and keep our community secure.
For more information, click on the button below.
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Third Annual Mental Health Symposium Focuses on Military/Veteran Culture
Belmont Police Department is joining forces with Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care for this year's Mental Health Symposium.
For its third annual community support event, the focus of the evening will be on mental health, suicide prevention, and military/veteran culture.
Nov. 3, 2023
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Belmont Sports Complex
550 Island Parkway
Belmont, CA.
For complete information and to learn how you can attend, click on the button below.
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$5,000-$25,000 Small Business Grants
The Small Business Growth Fund is back for the third and final round of 2023!
Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) have partnered with funding from Etsy and Progressive to offer grants aimed at providing small business owners the capital they need to make their next move. Recipients will receive $5,000-$25,000 grants to help accelerate their growth and achieve their goals.
The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m.
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2024 Minimum Wage Announcement
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, the minimum wage for the City of Belmont will be $17.35 per hour.
Additional information, including the mandatory employer posting notice (also to be mailed out to businesses), is available at www.belmont.gov/minwage.
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Affordable Housing Interest List
Development is happening in Belmont! Join the Affordable Housing Interest List to receive information on preleasing opportunities and other updates.
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Free Informational Seminars for Seniors
Want to learn about free resources for seniors in our community? The Twin Pines Senior and Community Center is hosting seminars on a variety of topics this fall.
All seminars are free of charge, but please RSVP to 650-595-7444.
Scam Prevention and Awareness
Tuesday, Oct 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Medication Management
Tuesday, Nov 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Advanced Healthcare Directives/Power of Attorney
Tuesday, Dec 5
One-on-one assistance 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Transportation Resources
Tuesday, Dec 12 at 10:30 a.m.
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NEW Twin Pines Book Club
Connect with others over lively conversation while we adventure together through our reading choices.
The Belmont Library and the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center are partnering to offer a new book club that will meet on the first Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m.
“West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge will be discussed at the first meeting on Nov 2, along with what the group envisions for the book club moving forward. Whether you have time to read the book or not, you’re welcome to join us.
Thursday, Nov. 2
2:30 p.m.
Twin Pines Senior and Community Center
20 Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA
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Free Blood Pressure Checks
Stay on top of monitoring your blood pressure. Receive personalized, individualized screening and counseling by an experienced Sequoia Hospital nurse who can answer your questions and help you understand your results.
Free screenings are available at the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center on the third Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday, Oct 17
11 a.m. – Noon
Twin Pines Senior and Community Center
20 Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA
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Traffic Note: Alameda at Ralston
On Tuesday, Oct 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. expect single lane traffic on Alameda de las Pulgas at Ralston Avenue.
Crews will be striping the roadway. Traffic control will be in place.
Please drive with caution through all construction zones.
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Storm Drainage Master Plan Update
 Public Works brought an update to its Storm Drainage Master Plan to City Council on Oct. 10 as the plan is currently under development. The goals of the plan are to:
- Identify storm drainage capacity and condition deficiencies;
- Develop and prioritize maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement projects for the deficient facilities;
- Develop and prioritize capital improvement projects; and
- Develop a property related fee to provide funding for implementation of the projects.
Click the button below to watch the complete presentation.
Old County Road Improvement Project
As part of its Capital Improvement Program, Mid-Peninsula Water District will be replacing and upgrading a portion of the water main along Old County Road south of Ralston Avenue.
The project consists of replacing approximately 3,200 linear feet of 4- and 8-inch cast iron and 20-inch concrete cylinder pipe transmission line to replace infrastructure dating back to the 1930s.
The project area will be along Old County Road from Ralston Avenue to F Street, and approximately 450 feet along Ralston Avenue between Old County Road and Elmer Street.
Construction work is proposed to begin in late October 2023, and continue for approximately 11 months.
Daily lane closures along OCR will occur between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and along Ralston Avenue between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., except for holidays and weekends.
The agency has obtain authorization for nightwork for this project as well (9 p.m.- 5 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning), to expedite project completion and minimize delays and disruptions to the traveling public.
For extensive project information, click the button below, then click the traffic advisory tab.
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 Our sandbag stations are open for business.
We urge residents that know they will have a need for sandbags in the wet season to stock up before the season is upon us.
Also, for residents that still have sandbags, please re-use your bags and sand as feasible to help preserve supply for your neighbors.
Maintenance Work This Week
This week, our Public Works Operations staff refreshed more striping on Alameda de las Pulgas just south of Ralston Avenue. This work is not complete yet and will continue next week, you’ll hear more about this soon.
Staff also replaced 3.5 tons of asphalt on O'Neil in the Homeview neighborhood and Lyon Avenue between Alameda de las Pulgas and Coronet Boulevard to help prepare these streets for the 2024 Slurry Seal Project.
 This week, Staff also began preparing the crosswalk signage on Cipriani Boulevard at Carmelita Avenue for push button activated and solar powered LED warning lights. This work requires some sign pole updates and equipment installation that should be completed this month. The purpose of this crosswalk enhancement is to improve safe routes to school for children and area residents to better alert Cipriani Boulevard drivers to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
 Public Works received a rental aerial lift truck while our truck is out for service. Staff were able to replace the East and West Ralston overhead banners already and will get the most use out of this rental while we have it.
In case you missed the first story in this week’s ENews, our Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Police department staff will collaborate this weekend on the traffic control for the Waterdog Run. Be mindful of the closed roads and pedestrians in our streets. We ask everyone to kindly slow down and let the runners complete their course safely.
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