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2023 Community Service & Beautiful Belmont Award Winners Announced
 On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Belmont City Council's last meeting of the calendar year was full of gratitude and joy. First, we celebrated those who have gone above and beyond in maintaining or improving their properties. The winners of the 2023 Beautiful Belmont Awards are 890 Laurel, 2280 Ralston, 1661 Ralston, 1220 Judson, and Tacos El Grullense C&D #4 on Ralston. You have all made Belmont a more beautiful city.
We also recognized residents who have made significant impacts on the quality of life in Belmont this year through their volunteer work. The winners of the 2023 Community Service Awards are Cari Pang Chen, Adele Della Santina, Mike Fabel, Huan Phan, and Ilona Holcomb.
Finally, we had the honor of celebrating Zoe, a local student who won the HIP Housing calendar art contest. Her amazing art is featured on the November 2024 page.
Congratulations to all our winners and thank you for your contributions to our community.
2024 Vice-Mayor Appointed
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Adding to the excitement of Tuesday's Council meeting was the appointment of Councilmember Gina Latimerlo as our 2024 Vice Mayor.
Get to know her and the rest of our Council by clicking below.
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Commissions and Committee Openings
Get Involved in City Government
We are actively recruiting residents to volunteer for the following openings.
- Planning Commissioners (3-year terms)
- Parks and Recreation Commissioners (2-year terms)
- Youth Parks and Recreation Commissioners (1-year terms, ages 13-17)
- Measure I Committee Member
The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, 5 p.m.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Catch Santa at the following spots throughout Belmont for next week's annual Santa Parade. A turn-by-turn list will be released next week, or you can track Santa on X (formerly Twitter) @belmontcapolice.
 Belmont's Santa Parade
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 5 p.m.
Throughout Belmont
Weekend Traffic Alert
Traffic delays are anticipated at the intersections of Ralston Ave/Old County Rd and Ralston Ave/El Camino Real now through the weekend. Please plan extra time if heading this way.
Vehicle traffic detection at Ralston and Old County is not functioning properly, so signals have been placed into maximum recall, meaning all directions of traffic get the maximum amount of green time regardless of actual traffic conditions. This can also cause traffic signals to fall out of sync and make accommodating peak traffic challenging.
Staff are working diligently to resolve the matter but anticipate returning the signal to optimal timing and adaptive operations next week.
City's Last Business Day of the Year is Dec. 22
All City offices will close Monday, Dec. 25 through Monday, Jan. 2, 2024, for our staff to enjoy the holidays with loved ones. Our last business day will be Friday, Dec. 22.
Please note emergency services will remain in place.
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Public Meetings
The Community Center Conversation Open House
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, 9-10 a.m.
Barrett Community Center, Room 19
Belmont City Council
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, 7 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers
Parks & Recreation Commission
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, 7 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers
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We're Hiring
Find your future here.
From recreation to police and beyond, we're searching for new members of Team Belmont. Find your perfect fit and apply today!
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Medical Equipment Donation Drive
The Medical Equipment Loan Program (“MELP”) creates medical equity and improves lives by providing used, durable medical equipment to anyone who needs it.
MELP accepts wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and more, as well as monetary contributions. The upcoming donation drive will help a local Scout attain his Eagle rank.
Medical Equipment Donation Drive
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
1625 El Camino Real, Belmont, CA
Student Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poetry and Essay Contest
Our second Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poetry and Essay Contest is returning, with a submission period of Jan. 3-Jan. 29, 2024.
This contest is open to Belmont students grades 3rd-12th. Finalists and winners will be awarded monetary prizes.
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"Belmont Plays" Board Game Nights Return
Our "Belmont Plays" series returns this January. Join us at the Belmont Library for Spades, Hearts, Wits and Wagers, Blurt, and more. Learn a new game or bring your own to teach others.
Free and open to all ages and skill levels. Pre-registration required.
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"Belmont Plays" Board Game Night
Thursday, Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m.
Belmont Library, Taube Room
1110 Alameda de la Pulgas, Belmont, CA
Five Tips to Prevent Package Theft
The holiday season brings an increased risk of package theft. Belmont Police are diligently patrolling neighborhoods to curb this threat, but your involvement is crucial.
Here are five steps you can take to prevent package theft.
- Schedule deliveries when you are home
- Track packages and retrieve promptly
- Use delivery lockers when available
- Request carrier signature confirmation
- Install video surveillance
If you observe any suspicious activity, don't hesitate to report it to Belmont Police's non-emergency line at (650) 595-7400. For emergencies or crimes in progress, call 911.
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Choose Local This Holiday Season
This holiday season, we hope you'll take full advantage of Belmont's enchanting eateries, stellar services, and other local businesses.
We are proud members of Chamber San Mateo County, and invite you to browse their local business directory below.
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Minimum Wage Increase Jan. 1, 2024
As a reminder to all Belmont employers, our minimum wage will increase to $17.35 on Jan. 1, 2024.
Please click below for more information on Belmont's Minimum Wage Ordinance.
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Holiday Construction Notice
Please note that construction will not be permitted on the following dates.
- Sunday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)
- Monday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)
- Sunday, Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve)
- Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 (New Year's Day)
Belmont Creek Restoration & Twin Pines Storm Water Detention Basin Project Updates
The Belmont Creek Restoration Project aims to improve water quality, remove invasive species, re-plant vegetation, enhance habitat, decrease downstream siltation, and stabilize creek banks. This project has just completed 60% design, and engineering staff will review 90% design plans in early 2024. Meanwhile, the Twin Pines Storm Water Detention Basin Project, working to locate a water storage basin under the Belmont City Hall parking lot, is at 90% design.
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The environmental teams for both projects are working to meet CEQA requirements with a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Environmental Impact Report.
It is anticipated that both projects will be able to begin construction in spring or summer of 2025. Belmont, San Carlos, and San Mateo County (Harbor Industrial Area) residents can look forward to seeing the benefits of these projects, including reduced downstream flooding, reduced creek sediment and siltation, and cleaner stormwater flowing to the Bay.
Learn more about each project below.
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Street and Traffic Weekly Highlights
Our Street and Traffic Operations team is squeezing out every last drop of dry weather this season to prepare for the 2024 Slurry Seal Project, which will improve dozens of streets citywide next summer.
Highlights this week included:
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Replacing 24 tons of failed asphalt (Adelaide Way at Marsten Dr and Coronet Blvd at Sharon Ave and at Lyon Ave)
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Repairing street light outages (Ralston Ave at Hallmark Dr, Folger Drive, and Masonic Way)
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Filling potholes (The 2000 block of Lyon Ave, the length of San Juan Blvd, and Ralston Ave from Continentals Wy to Lyall Wy)
Please note we anticipate repairing additional street light outages on Ralston Ave from Vista Point to Christian Dr shortly.
Be Prepared for Winter Storms
Don't wait for an emergency--NOW is the time to brush up on our inclement weather resources! Learn where to grab sandbags, find essential contact information, and more on our Storm Resources page. Click below for more information.
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