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Mid-Pen Water contractor will perform night work at
The proposed work will involve lane/street closures at these intersections. Night work at these locations will minimize traffic impacts to local businesses, especially, Safeway Store on Emmett Avenue. Traffic to and from Safeway will be maintained throughout the night. Should any of the intersections be closed, detour route and signage will be provided to motorists on the local streets. Impact to traffic is expected to be minor at night time. Work is on southbound direction only. Traffic control will be in place. Please drive with caution through all work zones. |
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Crystal Springs Cross Country Course On 10/2/2021, there will be a large cross-country event at the Crystal Springs Cross Country Course near Hallmark Park. Attendees and participants will begin to arrive at 7am and should be gone by 4pm. During the event, there will be an increase of traffic and parking in the area as well as buses. Belmont Police will be present to assist with traffic & parking issues. If the public has any questions or concerns during the event, they are asked to call 650.595.7400. |
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Infrastructure and Mobility |
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Public works prepared for the Harbor Creek dredging project scheduled for October 13th and 14th 2021; cutting down all vegetation in the creek segment to be dredged at Harbor Boulevard and El Camino Real. This vegetation will be removed during the dredging process. Next week Public Works staff will set up dams in the creek and bypass all creek water flow around the segment to be dredged to allow it to dry out before dredging begins. Before and after photos: |
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Fiscal and Organizational Stability |
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Calling Belmont business leaders & stakeholders! The City is recruiting volunteers to serve on an Economic Development Task Force (EDTF). The Task Force will be holding a series of roundtable discussions to explore ways in which the City can better serve and support our local economy. The Task Force will develop recommendations for City Council consideration on business recovery efforts, as well as business attraction and retention. This short-term commitment (six meetings) will play an important role in how the City implements its economic development strategy. The Task Force will meet five Mondays from October to December 2021, and present recommendations to City Council in January 2022. To join the EDTF, please complete the Task Force Interest Form by Thursday October 7th. More information and public meeting participation link available online. |
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Solid Waste Rate Revision for Collection Services for 2022 On September 28, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution stating its intent to revise the maximum rates that may be charged for solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic materials collection services effective January 1, 2022. Each year, Recology proposes, City staff analyzes, and the City Council adopts solid waste rates that do not exceed Recology’s maximum rates. Recology is proposing an adjustment multiplier rate of 7.29%, which is the proposed 2022 rate increase to all the residential and commercial carts and bins. Over the next couple of weeks, City staff will be working with Recology to reduce the multiplier rate. A public hearing is scheduled for November 23, 2021, at 7:00 pm., via Zoom (https://belmontgov.zoom.us), and in person if permitted at One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA 94002. Property owners will be receiving a flyer in the mail with more information about the rate process. If a lower rate increase is achievable, the final rate change will be presented to the City Council on November 23, 2021. You can watch the full presentation to Council here. |
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On September 29, Monica Korde was appointed to the position of Poet Laureate for the City of Belmont. The honorary role is a three-year appointment by the City of Belmont and the Belmont Library. The Poet Laureate acts as an ambassador and advocate for poetry, literature and the arts. Monica Korde is a poet and former educator, born and raised in the city of Ahmedabad, India. She has a Master’s degree in English and a Diploma in French language. Her poems have been published in various online literary journals and anthologies. Her poems have received recognition and prizes in county-held poetry events. She was also a co-judge for the first Annual WordSlam Youth Poetry Contest and has worked with local poets to organize events that amplify youth voices. She has been working as a community volunteer for her local library for many years and has been co-hosting Poets Night, a bi-monthly open mic. She resided in Belmont for 7 years. More info: https://www.belmont.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/poet-laureate |
| Movie in the Park One week ago, we hosted the first Movies in the Park of 2021! We had about 100 people from the community attend, making it a night to remember! Before the movie started, we hosted a raffle and had tabling booths for attendees to visit. Special shoutout to Belmont-4H for bringing their popcorn machine and other goodies for attendees to enjoy during the movie. We are very thankful for all our sponsors and the Belmont community, as their support is what made this event possible. We are excited to kickoff October with another Movies in the Park this Friday Oct 1st. where we will be playing The Nightmare before Christmas. There will be a Halloween themed photo booth so make sure to bring your Halloween spirit! Hope to see you there! |
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The Hideout Belmont Parks & Recreation has a quiet place for kids Grades 6-8th to do homework, two flat screen tv with PS4, Nintendo Switch, and a lounge area to just chill out after a long day of school. There are snacks, arts & crafts, outdoor recreation activities, movie nights, special events and much more! Open Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 3 - 5 pm and 1 - 5 pm on Wednesdays. Closed on Mondays. Register for 10/2021-6/2022 at Activity Registrations & Rentals (activecommunities.com) |
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Home Decorating Contest Submission Deadline: October 17 Spooktacular Drive Thru October 28, 4pm Virtual Costume & Pumpkin Contests Submission Deadline by Oct 27 Spooky Stories Night October 27 |
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Community Partners |
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Wednesdays at 6 pm: 10/13 Why Affordability Matters 10/27 Housing and Racial Equity 11/10 Housing in a Climate of Change 12/1 Putting it All Together for a Better Future To register and learn more, visit: letstalkhousing.org/events |
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San Mateo County Health to Launch Booster Clinics San Mateo County Health will begin offering Pfizer boosters to eligible individuals starting on Oct. 7, 2021, at the San Mateo County Event Center. Boosters are available only to individuals who have received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Federal guidance for recipients of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccines has not yet been issued. Appointments for the Event Center booster clinic, and for other vaccination opportunities in the Bay Area, may be scheduled through MyTurn, which includes a process for participants to attest to having received the first two doses of the Pfizer vaccine. [press release] |
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Flu Shot Clinic A free Flu Shot Clinic for people aged 60 and up will take place on Wednesday, October 20, between 10am – 12:30pm, outside the Twin Pines Senior & Community Center. Participants must sign up in advance to receive their shot. Call (650) 595-7444 to sign up. |
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