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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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