Belmont Police Department Participates in Torch Run

The Belmont Police Department is proud to support the Special Olympics Northern California during the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run! The Belmont Police Department will join hundreds of others throughout the region to carry the Special Olympics Flame of Hope, raising funds and awareness for our inspiring local athletes.

Introducing Belmont’s FY 2025-26 Budget

On May 27, the City Council received the proposed FY 2025-26 Budget, which outlines a thoughtful and balanced plan that supports our community’s top priorities, including public safety, infrastructure investment, and organizational development. While the City continues to demonstrate strong fiscal stewardship, this year’s budget was shaped by real financial headwinds both at the National and State levels. The State has again excluded critical reimbursements for the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) swap from its proposed budget, and we must now actively advocate to get it restored. This ongoing challenge, combined with broader threats to federal and state funding, places local resources at risk as Belmont works to invest in long-term sustainability and resilience. Despite these pressures, the proposed budget remains balanced and focused on delivering high-quality services to our community. The budget is scheduled for Council adoption on June 10. Visit our website to watch the City Council meeting  Budget Introduction presentation from May 27 or view the staff report.

Overnight Ramp Closures on Southbound U.S. 101 off-ramps to SR-92 in both directions

Caltrans has scheduled overnight closures of U.S. 101 off-ramps at SR-92 in San Mateo from June 2  until June 5 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. The ramps will be closed so that crews can safely construct a barrier as well as drill foundations for overhead sign structures. Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra time for their commute. Changeable messaging signs (CMS) and detours signs will be posted. Please drive with caution.

Groundbreaking Ceremony 

The City of Belmont is hosting a Groundbreaking Ceremony to commemorate the beginning of construction of the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project on Tuesday, June 3, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Redwood Picnic Area Bridge in Twin Pines Park. This special event marks the beginning of construction for a transformative project aimed at restoring the health and resilience of Belmont Creek and create a more vibrant park experience. The project will reduce erosion, improve flood protection, enhance public access, and support native wildlife habitat. We welcome all community members, project partners, and stakeholders to attend and celebrate this exciting milestone.

Help Shape the Future of El Camino Real

The City of Belmont invites you to stop by our Central El Camino Real Project information booth during the Belmont Summer Music Series on Sunday, June 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Twin Pines Meadow (1225 Ralston Ave).

Stop by to learn about the Central El Camino Real Project, share your experience with current transportation and safety challenges, and help us identify community priorities and needs for future improvements. Your feedback will help guide the vision for a safer, more accessible, and more vibrant El Camino Real. Enjoy the music and take a moment to talk with City staff about this important project!

Lemonade Day 

Lemonade Day is coming soon! This experience allows kids ages 5–16 to explore entrepreneurship by launching their own lemonade stands. Register here to host your own stand. If selling lemonade isn’t your thing, you can still support these young entrepreneurs on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by visiting stands throughout the city.

Public Works Highlights

In the past few weeks, the Public Works Operations staff have addressed various service requests. They filled several potholes, refreshed nearly 3,000 feet of red curb paint, repaired a malfunctioning crosswalk lighting system, and replaced over 7 tons of failed asphalt throughout the City. Staff also installed new streetlight banners along Ralston Avenue, from South Road to Alameda de las Pulgas, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Congressional Church of Belmont.

City-Wide Sanitary Sewer Root Foaming Scheduled for Mid-June

In an ongoing effort to conduct preventative maintenance on the sanitary sewer mains, Public Works maintenance staff has scheduled Dukes Root Foaming to treat 29,000 feet of sewer main city-wide. The root foaming project will start on Monday, June 17, and will be completed on Friday, June 27. 

Root foam is a thick, shaving cream consistency foam that will be released into the sanitary sewer lines to kill roots on contact within the line and help prevent root regrowth for 3 years. Trees and other above-ground vegetation are not harmed. Razorooter® II, the product used, is the only diquat-based herbicide registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for controlling nuisance tree roots in sanitary sewer line collection systems and received a classification of “evidence of non-carcinogenicity for humans” (USEPA Diquat R.E.D. Facts, July 1995). Root control is a crucial component of an effective overall strategy for maintaining sewer systems.

Duke’s Root Foaming staff placed door hangers in advance of root foaming to inform residents of upcoming treatment. They will also notify residents if they need access to an easement on their property. For questions or more information, please contact the Public Works Department at (650) 595-7425.