Belmont public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - 6:00 pm
The Belmont City Council will certify the results of the November 5, 2024 election for Mayor-at-Large and Councilmembers in Districts 2 and 4 and Measure DD, then reorganize with the oath of office for newly elected members and selection of a Vice Mayor for 2025. The consent agenda includes Amendment No. 6 to the service agreement with 4 Leaf, Inc. for building inspection services for $150,000, bringing the total not-to-exceed amount to $599,865. Special presentations will honor officials and community members, including Congresswoman Eshoo and retiring teacher Sally Umali.
- Certification of November 5, 2024 election results (Mayor-at-Large, Council Districts 2 and 4, Measure DD)
- Selection of Vice Mayor for calendar year 2025
- Amendment No. 6 to service agreement with 4 Leaf, Inc. for building inspection services: $150,000 (total not-to-exceed $599,865)
- Presentation of Beautiful Belmont Awards and Community Service Award
- Proclamations honoring Congresswoman Eshoo, Supervisors Pine and Slocum, Assembly Member Ting, Karen Hass-Foletta, Sally Umali, and Carlmont students
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission will receive updates on facility rentals and youth sports. The body is also tasked with adopting a motion to set the meeting schedule for January and February 2025.
- Facility Rental Update
- Youth Sports Update
- Setting of January and February 2025 meeting dates
- Approval of October 2, 2024 Draft Minutes
City Council
The City Council will decide on the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project Phase One, including plans, specs, a construction contract up to $2,335,000, tree removal up to $570,000, a CEQA mitigated negative declaration, and total project funding of $3,967,600. Other actions include revising Recology’s solid waste collection rates for 2025, awarding library painting and flooring contracts totaling up to $497,393, and accepting annual financial reports and development impact fees report. Consent items cover custodial services, sewer design, and project completion notices.
- Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project Phase One: total budget $3,967,600, including construction contract up to $2,335,000 and tree removal up to $570,000
- Public hearing on revising maximum rates for Recology solid waste collection services effective Jan 1, 2025
- Contract awards for Belmont Library exterior painting ($47,080) and interior improvements ($450,313)
- Custodial services agreement with Bamacor, Inc. for up to $207,101 for six months with renewal options
- Closed session with labor negotiators for Mid-Management Confidential Employee Association and Belmont Police Officers Association
Special Meeting City Council
The Belmont City Council will vote to adopt a revised Master Employee Pay Schedule to meet CalPERS regulations. They will also approve a service agreement with Bay Area Tree Service, Inc. for residential chipping services in western Belmont, limited to $33,000. Additionally, the council will consider the Belmont Signage & Wayfinding Program. Public comment periods are provided for each agenda item.
- Adopt Revised Master Employee Pay Schedule (Resolution) – compliance with CalPERS
- Approve service agreement with Bay Area Tree Service, Inc. for residential chipping services up to $33,000 (including 10% contingency) in western Belmont
- Consider and approve Belmont Signage & Wayfinding Program (Resolution)
Measure I Committee
The Belmont Measure I Committee will meet to review the FY 2023-24 audit results, consider a draft annual report, and discuss the FY 2024-25 mid-year update and budget forecast.
- Approval of minutes
- FY 2023-24 Audit Results and Status Report
- Consideration of Draft Measure I Advisory Committee Annual Report
- FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Update and Budget Forecast
- Measure I Capital Improvement Program
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee will receive the FY 2023-24 audit results and consider the Draft Audit Committee Annual Report. The body will also discuss financial policy updates and the FY 2024-25 Audit Plan.
- FY 2023-24 Audit Results presentation by Finance Director Castaneda and Maze & Associates
- Approval of the Draft Audit Committee Annual Report
- Recommendation of updated Financial Policies for the annual report
- Review of the FY 2024-25 Audit Plan
Public Safety Committee
The Belmont Public Safety Committee will approve meeting minutes and set its 2025 meeting schedule. It will receive quarterly updates from the police chief and a traffic safety report, with no action required on the latter. A special presentation will recognize the Police Department Employee of the Quarter.
- Approval of minutes from September 30, 2024
- Setting the Public Safety Committee meeting schedule for 2025
- Police Department Employee of the Quarter presentation
- Chief's Quarterly Update on personnel, cases, and outreach
- Traffic Safety Update (informational, no action required)
Planning Commission Special Meeting
The Planning Commission will first approve the September 17 and October 1 meeting minutes. It will then hold public hearings on a single‑family design review for 3248 Lori Drive and a conditional use permit with design review for 23 Somerset Court. The agenda also includes a presentation and public comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the 1301 Shoreway Project. Routine consent items will be approved by a single motion.
- Approve September 17, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approve October 1, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public hearing on a 595‑sq ft upper‑floor addition at 3248 Lori Drive (single‑family design review)
- Public hearing on a 423‑sq ft ground‑floor addition and conditional use permit at 23 Somerset Court (amending Hallmark West Detailed Development Plan)
- Receive report and public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the 1301 Shoreway Project
City Council
The City Council will consider options for the disposition of three city-owned residential properties. The body will also review several service contracts and a bicycle improvement project design.
- Discussion on disposition of properties at 730 El Camino Real, 503 Crest View Drive, and 1000 O’Neill Avenue
- Task Order with Parametrix for Belmont Village Bicycle Improvement Project Phase 2 Design not to exceed $53,480
- Budget appropriation of $530,000 for Belmont Village Bicycle Improvement Project
- Agreement with Granicus LLC for website redesign and software solutions not to exceed $384,897 over five years
- Service Agreement Amendment with Eaton & Associates for managed IT services
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed memory care facility at 1041 Hill Street, including a zoning amendment and conditional use permit. The body will also review several contract amendments and a strategic plan update.
- Public hearing and potential approval of a new memory care facility at 1041 Hill Street
- Contract amendment for Bear Electric Solutions Inc. for Ralston Avenue Adaptive Signal Control Technology System Project not to exceed $71,870.52
- Task orders with NBS for tax roll billing, Proposition 218 services, and Library Community Facilities District administration
- Adoption of the Second Revised and Restated Emergency Services Council Joint Powers Agreement
- Quarterly Strategic Plan update