Belmont's annual Pride Month Flag Raising ceremony on Thursday drew a crowd of community members, city staff, and a San Francisco-based TV news crew. They were on hand to hear about our commitment to allyship during June's Pride Month. 

The 10 a.m. event featured a welcome from Mayor Julia Mates, a statement from San Mateo County District 2 Supervisor Noelia Corzo's office, and readings from Belmont's Poet Laureate Monica Korde and local poet Zara Jamshed. 

The crowd then turned to witness the colorful Pride Flag as it was raised to the top of our City Hall flagpole along with our state and U.S. flag.  

Attracting a broader message about Peninsula cities recognizing Pride Month and Belmont's welcoming approach, KPIX CBS featured our event on its noon news on June 1. 

Click the button's below to learn more about Pride Month in Belmont, or to watch the news video. 

We believe in being an ally to our LGBTQIA2S+ neighbors here in Belmont and throughout the Peninsula. Being an ally strengthens our community. 

This June, to celebrate Pride Month, you may see City staff wearing a pin like this one. It's our commitment to a kinder world and our way of telling our community that you can be yourself with us. Happy Pride, Belmont. 

Starting May 30, you may get a call, text, or email about a City survey.  

We commissioned independent research firms to conduct research on issues in our city. Respondents to the survey were randomly selected. 

Need to check or have questions about the survey? You can always call us at 650-595-7408 or email city_manager@belmont.gov with your questions.

Click on the link below for more information on our surveys. 

This week, we welcomed Patrick Schmitz as the newest recreation coordinator in our Parks and Recreation Department. He starts Monday, June 5. 

You might meet Patrick when you participate in any of our youth/teen or adult/senior programs, especially if you're at our Senior and Community Center in the mornings. 

Welcome, Patrick, to Team Belmont. 

A reminder that next week is school graduation week. 

Commuters can anticipate heavier traffic near Ralston Middle School on Thursday in the early evening, and at Carlmont High School in the morning on Friday. 

Please make adjustments as necessary to your normal commutes or be patient as our youth and their families celebrate this joyous rite of passage.

Belmont City Councilmembers Gina Latimerlo and Robin Pang-Maganaris will be at Doc's Bagels on Thursday, June 8 at 8:30 a.m. and invite any community members to join them. 

Doc's Bagel is located in the Carlmont Shopping Center, 1027 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA. 

Know Your Library
A Special Belmont Talks Event

The Belmont Public Library is a treasure trove of learning opportunities, hands-on programs, and activities that help residents engage in our community.

On June 8, Belmont’s Parks and Recreation and San Mateo County Library’s Belmont staff host a deep dive into everything you ever wanted to know about our local library. 

Meet Librarian David Vargas and hear insider knowledge on the library’s most unique offerings.

Did you know? From free museum passes to weekly creative activities, the Belmont Library has a diverse selection of educational opportunities for every age and learning level.

This event is free and open to all. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentations.   

Thursday, June 8
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Belmont Public Library
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA

Belmont’s parks and open spaces are for everyone. This week, we installed a new swing device to Alexander Park's playground that will make park accessibility for children with disabilities that much more available. Alexander Park is located in the 400 block of Yorkshire Way. 

We were able to add this inclusivity feature thanks to the San Mateo County 2023 Summer Enrichment Grant.

The new swing is located within the park's playground and is available to use for any child needing mobility assistance. The way it works is once the user is seated, an overhead harness locks into place providing added safety and comfort for children with disabilities.

Did you know? That’s not the only home of playground accessibility swings in Belmont. We also have an accessibility swing installed in the playground in Twin Pines Park, 1 Twin Pines Lane, and in the playground at Belameda Park, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas.

Learn all about our parks and open spaces by clicking the button below. 

EarthCapades Brings Water Wisdom to Library

Visit the Belmont Library on June 6 at 4 p.m. for Water Wisdom, a new live theatre production by EarthCapades.

This presentation is a unique blend of environmental education and entertainment involving storytelling, juggling, magic, circus arts, technology and music.

The show is an enchanting, audience-grabbing celebration of practical steps that we can all take to conserve, protect and respect precious H2O. 

The event is free and open to all. 

June 6
4 - 4:45 p.m.
Belmont Library
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA

Library's Summer Learning Program:
Wildmind Animal Show: Wild Rain Forest

See science come to life through an exciting animal show while learning to think like a scientist and appreciate our connection to animals, the environment, and each other.

Meet fascinating animals from around the world live throughout the endangered tropical rainforests. Learn about their habitats, lives and their roles in the great web of life.

Wedding Fair in the Park: June 11

Did you know you can get married in Twin Pines Park? This summer, we're celebrating everything wedding related with our first-ever Wedding Fair in the Park. 

The event is free and you'll meet participating vendors like Falafelle, Divino, Lolita, Beloved Flower Garden, Menlo Florist, Petite Posy, Walk in Her Shoes Party Planner, Dina's Deluxe Events, Chairs for Events, All Seasons Events, Earthside Candles, and Greedy Ant. 

Please RSVP in the button below to join us. 

Wedding Fair in the Park 2023
Sunday, June 11
Noon - 5 p.m.
Twin Pines Park
1 Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA

Starting June 19, 2023, Belmont's Public Works will begin its Ralston Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project, expected to conclude in late August.

During the project's work hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., expect reduced traffic lanes and some closures on side streets off Ralston Avenue. Short closures of driveways may be required, but emergency access will be provided at all times.

The work will take place on Ralston Avenue between South (pictured above, westbound Ralston Avenue at South Road) Road and Villa Avenue (pictured at right, eastbound Ralston Avenue at Villa Avenue. 

Did You Know? The project will use a sustainable cold-in-place recycled method of pavement rehabilitation, which involves pulverizing and reusing the existing asphalt layer. 

This method of repaving greatly reduces truck trips for off-haul and import of material, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and is more sustainable while ensuring a smooth surface and long pavement life. Click on the button below to learn more about this project. 

We're working to improve our aging sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure. Until the end of July, expect work crews in various locations in our city to be performing work on existing pipes, rehabilitating manholes, conduct-ing pipe replacement, and reconnecting service laterals. 

For the next two weeks, our contractor is expected to be in the areas of:

• South Road at Debbie Lane
• Middle Road at Hainline Drive
• and in the easement between Alameda de las Pulgas/Villa Ave north of Ralston Avenue

The work will include pipe fusing, sawcutting, CCTVing, pipebursting, and some open trench work.

Residents near the project zone would have already received a notification about the upcoming work. Traffic control will be in place.

For any questions regarding this project, call Senior Civil Engineer Bozhena Palatnik at 650-585-7463 or email at pworks@belmont.gov.