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 Planning for Belmont’s Future – A Strategic Look Ahead
The City Council and senior staff came together for an important Strategic Planning Session this week to reflect on our progress and set priorities for the years ahead. This session marked the halfway point in implementing the City's 2035 General Plan—a vision first launched in 2015 to guide Belmont’s long-term growth and development.
Over the years, we’ve made significant strides in addressing our community’s priorities, from improving infrastructure and mobility to strengthening economic development, enhancing public safety, and ensuring financial and organizational sustainability. At the same time, we’ve had to navigate evolving state and federal regulations, economic shifts, and challenges like the pandemic—reinforcing the need for adaptability in our approach.
As we prepare to celebrate Belmont’s centennial in 2026, this planning effort ensures that we remain focused on delivering high-quality services, fostering a strong local economy, and maintaining the quality of life that makes our city such a special place. Community input has played a vital role in shaping these discussions, and we look forward to continued engagement as we move forward.
Explore the key focus areas from the session or view the presentation materials here. Thank you for being part of this journey as we plan for Belmont’s future together!
The Belmont Police Department is Now on Instagram
We're excited to announce that the Belmont Police Department is officially on Instagram! Follow us for important updates, community events, safety tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at our department. Stay informed, stay connected, and join us in building a safer, stronger Belmont!
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Help Enhance Belmont’s Livability
Join us for the Age-Friendly City Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, at 10 a.m. at the Senior & Community Center (20 Twin Pines Lane). This is an opportunity to share your thoughts on unmet needs and potential solutions to support older adults in Belmont. Please call (650) 595-7444 to RSVP before March 14.
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Cannabis Retail Storefront Public Hearings
The City is considering allowing cannabis retail storefronts to operate at 1397 El Camino and 1538 El Camino, Suite C. A zoning administrator hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for these locations will be held on March 11, 2025 at 3 p.m. in the City’s EOC. A City Council Public Hearing to consider the rezoning of the properties to the S-3 Cannabis Overlay Combining Zone, a Development Agreement outlining a community benefit contribution, and the Conditional Use Permit and Design Review will be held on March 25, 2025 at 7 p.m. Questions or comments about these applications should be directed to cdev@belmont.gov.
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Sign Up to be a Wedding Fair Vendor
Calling all local wedding vendors and businesses! You can still sign up for our Wedding Fair in the Park event on Sunday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to book more weddings this spring and summer! The wedding expo will take place in the Twin Pines Senior Community, and our other rental facilities and outdoor venues will be open for tours. Come meet and greet engaged couples and other wedding professionals.
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Public Meetings
Zoning Administrator
Tuesday, Mar. 11
3 p.m.
City Council
Tuesday, Mar. 11
7 p.m.
Planning Commission
Tuesday, Mar. 18
Canceled
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Mark Your Calendar
The Chords of Community Project
Join us for the Chords of Community Project, an engaging and interactive music workshop celebrating timeless melodies and community connection. Experience live performances, hands-on percussion activities, and music-inspired art featuring iconic hits of the '50s, '60s, and '70s. This event is led by San Mateo County Youth Arts Fellow Jaslene Laion and takes place on Saturday, March 16, from 3–5 p.m. at 20 Twin Pines Lane. Everyone is welcome, but registration is required.
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Teen Wellness Retreat
Attention teens in grades 6–11! There is still time to register for Belmont and San Carlos’ second annual Teen Wellness Retreat! Join us on Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Barrett Community Center for a day dedicated to mental wellness, self-care, and personal growth. Enjoy interactive workshops, hands-on activities, valuable resources, and more.
Parents and guardians, we’ve got something for you too! From 9:30–10:15 a.m., One Life Counseling Center will host a free workshop, “Navigating the Journey of Your Adolescent’s Growth and Exploration.”
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Belmont's First Spring Festival
Belmont's first Spring Festival is next month! Made Out of Dough, a local bakery favorite, is hosting this free community event on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Twin Pines Meadow and Twin Pines Senior and Community Center. This fun family event includes crafts, food, music, and more! There will be a variety of food trucks and vendors selling unique crafts and products.
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Infrastructure Insider
Public Works Highlights
Public Works Operations staff cleaned or replaced vandalized or damaged traffic signs, fabricated signs for other city departments, replaced 11 damaged bike lane delineators on Ralston, filled potholes, and replaced over 7 tons of failed asphalt this week. The team is still addressing the traffic signal issues at Ralston and Tahoe and will restore regular operation to the intersection as soon as possible.
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Download the MyBelmont 311 App
The MyBelmont app provides an easy way to access city-related information, submit service requests, and report non-emergency issues such as potholes, graffiti, or downed trees. Users can submit requests and track their progress in real-time. The free app is available in English and Spanish on iOS and Android. Download the MyBelmont app today!
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In Our Community
Enter the Trash to Art Contest
RethinkWaste's 2025 Trash to Art Contest is now open! Students and classes in 3rd-5th grade in the RethinkWaste service area can create an art piece using materials that would otherwise have been thrown away or recycled. The deadline is Friday, March 28, at 4 p.m.
Belmont Library Holi Celebration
Join the Belmont Public Library tomorrow, March 8, for a vibrant celebration of Holi! From 1:30–2:30 p.m., celebrate Holi with music, dance, and poetry with Purvi Jejurkar of Pagrav Dance Studio and Belmont’s Poet Laureate, Monica Korde. Following the initial celebration, meet outside the library from 3–3:30 p.m. to welcome the beginning of Spring with the Indian Festival of Colors! Come throw gulal (powdered color) and make memories with family and friends. Don't forget to bring a towel or extra clothes.
Peninsula Clean Energy Lowers 2025 Electric Generation Rates
Peninsula Clean Energy is lowering electric generation charges for customers in San Mateo County, increasing the existing discount compared to PG&E rates. With this change, customers will now receive at least a 10 percent discount on generation costs, leading to monthly savings of approximately $7-$20 or more. Since its inception in 2016, Peninsula Clean Energy has offered its customers a discount of at least five percent below PG&E’s baseline electric generation rate, saving its customers more than $185,000,000.
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