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Join Us for Belmont Centennial Fest Tomorrow!
Join us this Saturday, October 24, to celebrate Belmont's 100th birthday! The day will start off with a car parade at 1:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 1040 Alameda de las Pulgas, which will end with a car show on Sixth Ave and Ralston, followed by a time capsule ceremony at 3:30 p.m. in front of the Twin Pines Senior Center and Parks and Recreation Office. Directly following, join us in Twin Pines Park for the festival portion of the day filled with live music, food trucks, Alpha Acid, games, and more! We will close out the night with a drone show at 7:30 p.m.!
Several streets will be temporarily closed to accommodate the Centennial Parade and evening drone show. Twin Pines Park will be closed from 5 p.m. on Friday, October 23, until 8 a.m. on Sunday, October 25. To see the full list of street closures, please read our recent press release here. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we celebrate 100 years of Belmont!
2027 Minimum Wage Increase
Effective January 1, 2027, the minimum wage in the City of Belmont will increase to $19.60 per hour. Employees subject to the minimum wage include anyone who performs two hours or more of work per week within the city, including employees under the age of 18.
Additional information regarding Belmont's Minimum Wage Ordinance is available at www.belmont.gov/minwage.
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Register for the Belmont Civics Day Academy
Join us for a one-day, behind-the-scenes look at how the City of Belmont operates! The Belmont Civics Academy is your chance to learn about city departments, programs, and services directly from the people who make it all happen. Learn how decisions are made and how your local government works, meet city leaders and staff from every department, and gain a deeper understanding of how Belmont serves the community. Whether you’re a longtime resident, new to Belmont, or simply curious about local government, this is your opportunity to get engaged, ask questions, and see your city in action. Space is limited, so please register today at https://bit.ly/2026CivicsDay.
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Public Meetings
City Council
Tuesday, October 27
Canceled
Parks & Recreation Commission
Wednesday, November 4
7 p.m.
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Find Your Future Here
The City of Belmont is hiring! Explore opportunities to join Team Belmont by clicking below.
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Mark Your Calendar
Belmont Boo Bash
Join us for a spooktacular evening on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30-7 p.m. in Twin Pines Park! This free, family-friendly event includes our Trunk or Treat, where families can stroll among decorated vehicles to collect candy, as well as explore haunted buildings, dance to live music, and enjoy bites from local food trucks. We hope to see you there!
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Diwali Celebration
Join us for a Festival of Lights celebration! The City of Belmont and Belmont Library are coming together for our fourth annual Diwali celebration on Saturday, November 7, from 1-4 p.m. at the Twin Pines Senior Center and Meadow. This vibrant community event features music, dance, hands-on crafts, and refreshments! This celebration is free and open to all ages.
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Development Corner
October 20 Planning Commission Meeting Recap
The Belmont Planning Commission held a public meeting on Tuesday, October 20. At the meeting, the Planning Commission:
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Approved a Design Review and Conditional Use Permit for a 4-unit residential project adjacent to 1328 Old County Road (APN 045-241-260);
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Extended previously approved permits for a project at 604, 608, and 610 Harbor Boulevard;
- Conducted an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) scoping session for the proposed 45-townhome development at 2 Davis Drive; and
- Received an update on the City's Stormwater Master Plan.
For more information on these projects, see the agenda. To stay up to date on the Planning Commission, subscribe at www.belmont.gov/signup to be notified when agendas are posted.
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Infrastructure Insider
Construction Advances on Several Capital Projects
Several capital projects are progressing in Belmont. The replacement of the aging sanitary sewer force main on San Juan Blvd. is ongoing and nearing Monte Cresta Dr. Additionally, the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project is making headway, with concrete work being conducted on College View Way and Phyllis Ct. The Salson Trail Culvert Repair Project is also approaching completion, with in-channel work wrapping up soon. For more information, visit our city projects webpage or contact Public Works at 650-595-7425 with any questions.
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In Our Community
Annual Friends of the Belmont Library Holiday Book Sale
The Annual Friends of the Belmont Library Holiday Book Sale will take place for two days only, Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Belmont Library. Books and media will be discounted from already low prices, and proceeds will support Belmont Library programs. Members save 10%, and additional information is available at thefobl.org.
Belmont Library November Events
The Belmont Library has events and classes throughout November, including Traditional Copal Wood Alebrije Painting for Día de los Muertos, Cheyenne and Mexica Shields, and Living Sustainably: Author and Farmer Spencer R. Scott.
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