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Public Works Staff Recognized by the American Public Works Association
Our Public Works team has been honored with multiple awards from the American Public Works Association (APWA) this year. Elizabeth Wada, senior civil engineer, received the Young Leader Award. This recognition acknowledges young APWA members who have demonstrated an early commitment to the profession and the association who display potential for future growth within the organization. This highlights the large impact recipients, like Wada, make in their community early on in their career.
Janice Svensen, administrative assistant, was honored with the Administrative Professionals award. This achievement recognizes outstanding capabilities in administration within the public works field. The award celebrates individuals who inspire excellence, leadership, and dedication to the public good.
Congratulations to the recipients and thank you to our entire Public Works department for all that they do to keep our city running!
Mental Health Proclamation
To honor May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Youth and Teen Recreation Coordinators from Belmont and San Carlos, Danielle Giuliacci and Emma Licko, were honored with a proclamation from Belmont City Council for their hard work on the first annual Teen Wellness Retreat. This event allowed teens to destress and refresh their mental health and well-being through various workshops and self-care activities. We look forward to hosting this event again next year.
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Business Stakeholder Forums
Thank you to all who have participated in our business forums, focus groups, and survey regarding the business license tax update effort. Your feedback has been critical to our decision-making process.
Based on the City Council's feedback on April 23, we will be holding two business forums next week to discuss our current preferred alternative business license model, a "Business (Gross) Receipts by Category" model. Please RSVP to attend either (or both) of the following forums.
In addition, to continue to encourage feedback across all business types, we have reopened our online survey, including the alternative model tax calculator tool. All survey responses will be considered in our final recommendation to the City Council this June.
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Youth and Teen Summer Camp Scholarships
Youth & Teen Summer Camp Scholarships are available to help Belmont youth and teens participate in our summer camps. Scholarships are generously funded by the Belmont Water Dog Run, Belmont Community Foundation, Rotary Club of Belmont & Redwood Shores, and Community Donations through our donation website. Approved applicants will receive $200 per week and may apply for up to four weeks, subject to availability. Available funds will be distributed on a first come, first-serve basis. Learn more and apply here.
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Barrett Off-Leash Field Reminders
As we head into the summer months, here are a few reminders about off-leash usage at Barrett field:
- Morning off-leash hours are Monday thru Friday, 7-8 a.m. ONLY
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Evening off-leash hours will begin on June 17 and will be Monday thru Friday, 7-8 p.m. ONLY
Dogs are not allowed on the field in any capacity outside of these hours. Please do not allow your dog to dig on the field and always clean up after your dog. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep our field clean and safe.
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Public Meetings
City Council
Tuesday, May 14
Regular Meeting, 7 p.m.
Planning Commission
Tuesday, May 21
Canceled
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Mark Your Calendar
Join a Belmont Walk
Want a 2024 goal that checks the healthy box while learning more about our city and meeting new people? Join us as we walk every street in the City of Belmont in 2024. We will meet weekly on Sundays at 1 p.m. for one hour and track our progress online and on paper. Come for one walk, all of them, or complete the walks on your own! Free and open to all. Dogs are welcome to join as long as they are well socialized to people and other dogs and remain on leash at all times. Learn more.
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Sign Up for Summer Swim Lessons
Registration is now open for summer swim lessons at the Carlmont High School pool. We offer three two week sessions running from June 24 to August 1 for ages 3-17. Register here.
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Infrastructure Insider
Public Works Highlights
Public Works Operations staff continue to prepare for the 2024 Street Slurry Seal Project by crack sealing over 800 linear feet and replacing over 4 tons of failed asphalt on several street segments across the city. Learn more about current Public Works projects here.
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Public Works Open House
Join us for the annual Public Works Open House on Wednesday, May 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Twin Pines Park! Come check out live demonstrations, learn about our current engineering projects, play games, win giveaways, eat free BBQ, and much more! Learn more here.
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In Our Community
Caltrain Electric Train Tour and 160th Anniversary Celebration
Be among the first to board Caltrain’s modern electric trains. Explore the spacious interiors, learn about the exciting new features, and get a glimpse of what Caltrain will be like in 2024. Caltrain will also be celebrating 160 years of passenger rail on the corridor with special commemorative items. The in-person event will be held this Saturday, May 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the San Carlos Caltrain Station. Registration is required and attendees will be asked to select an entry time for the train tour. Register here.
Maturing Gracefully Series
The Belmont Library, in partnership with Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital, will be hosting a series of events geared towards the health and wellness of older adults. The next talk will take place on Monday, May 13, from 1-2 p.m. at the Belmont Library with a focus on foot function for improved posture, balance, and fitness. Learn more here.
Healthy Brain Aging Presentation
Join us on Tuesday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center to discover practical strategies and tips to maintain cognitive health and improve the quality of life as you age. This is a free event presented by Diana Carbajal from Stanford Health and the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Please RSVP by calling (650) 595-7444.
HIP Housing's Calendar Art Displayed In Local Libraries
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