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 May is Mental Health Month
On Tuesday, the City Council proclaimed May as Mental Health Month. A special thank you to Patricia Player Maxwell for accepting the proclamation on behalf of the Belmont Redwood Shores Rotary Club. In recognition, City Hall will be illuminated with green lights throughout May to honor mental health awareness.
The 2025 theme, "Mental Health as a Continuum," challenges the idea of mental health as simply “healthy” or “unhealthy,” encouraging everyone to embrace the full spectrum of mental well-being. San Mateo County Health offers a variety of resources and events throughout the month—learn more about how to get involved.
Free Smoke Alarm Installations
The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department and American Red Cross are teaming up for the annual Sound the Alarm event on Saturday, April 26. Teams of trained volunteers will be installing free smoke alarms in homes throughout San Mateo County. Please call (650) 259-1769 to schedule your appointment. Smoke alarms save lives — help keep your home and community safe!
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Summer Soccer Camps
World Cup Soccer Camps are back this summer at Crystal Springs Upland School and Cipriani Elementary School. Camps offer four exciting weeks of half-day and full-day options from July to August that are designed to build skills, boost confidence, and encourage teamwork. Register now to secure your spot!
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Open Space Fuel Reduction
Starting in early May, vegetation management and fuel reduction services will occur along the emergency access roads in the Waterdog Lake and San Juan Canyon open space areas, including removing five non-native blue gum eucalyptus trees, all thanks to grant funding from CalFire. These activities include grant-funded biological monitoring.
The contractor will be utilizing hand and machine treatments to assist with reducing vegetation. Please abide by all trail closure signs posted in the Open Space. We thank you for your cooperation! For questions, call 650-595-7441 or email parksrec@belmont.gov.
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Public Meetings
Planning Commission
Tuesday, May 6
7 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission
Wednesday, May 7
7 p.m.
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Find Your Future Here
Explore opportunities to join Team Belmont by clicking below!
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Mark Your Calendar
HIA Community Meeting
The Harbor Industrial Area (HIA) is a key business and industrial hub that currently sits outside the city’s boundaries. The City of Belmont is developing a long-range plan to guide the area's future growth and support a thriving local economy, as we consider annexing the area into the city.
We’re hosting a community meeting on Monday, May 12, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Belmont City Hall (1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont) in our Emergency Operations Center located on the 2nd floor to share HIA project updates and gather your feedback. The meeting will include a review of proposed street designs and draft development standards for new buildings, including building heights and setbacks. Join us for a brief presentation and an opportunity to share your thoughts!
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Belmont Blooms
Get in on the gardening fun at our second annual Belmont Blooms event! Join us at the Barrett Community Center Garden on Saturday, May 31, at 11 a.m. Take a tour of the garden led by one of our gardeners, paint your own flowerpots, learn the best time of year to plant your crops, enter a raffle, and much more. Stations will be led by Parks and Recreation staff, community garden members, and local vendors. This event is free and open to all ages.
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Infrastructure Insider
Traffic Advisory on Hill Street
A portion of Hill Street, at the intersection of Hill Street and El Camino Real, will be closed starting May 1 due to the development of 900 El Camino The daily closure will last through the duration of the project. Neighbors should detour through Middle Road or 6th Avenue (see attachment for detour routes). For more information on this project, visit www.belmont.gov/900elcamino.
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Public Works Highlights
This week, Public Works Operations staff filled over 40 potholes, refreshed over 100 feet of red curb paint, repaired a malfunctioning pedestrian crosswalk signal, fabricated several custom signs for our departments and replaced over 4 tons of failed asphalt all around the City.
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In Our Community
Be Wildfire Safe & Ready Event
Join the County of San Mateo Emergency Management for their Be Wildfire Safe & Ready event this Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the San Mateo County Event Center in the Fiesta Hall. Attendees will be able to learn from emergency response experts, connect with local agencies, and take home vital preparedness resources. Admission and parking is free.
Get Your Lobster Fest Tickets
Support Belmont Redwood Shores Rotary Club's signature Lobster Fest fundraiser on May 3 at the Alexandria in San Carlos. Rotary makes a positive difference in the Belmont community and the greater San Mateo County! Get ready for a night of delicious food, fun, and fundraising! Tickets are still available for purchase.
Sustainable San Mateo County 3rd Annual Youth for Climate Policy Webinar
Join Sustainable San Mateo County for the 3rd Annual Youth for Climate Policy webinar on May 13 from 5-6 p.m. via Zoom. This year’s discussion will explore how youth can support policies that protect communities most vulnerable to climate change and environmental hazards. The event will feature a panel of local elected officials, environmental justice experts, and youth advocates who will share insights, offer advice, and answer questions about getting involved and making a difference. Registration is required.
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