# California Record

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## Recent meetings (10)

- [2026-10-20 — Belmont Planning Commission OKs 4-unit Old County Road project 4-2 after debate over ground-floor retail](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/meetings/0a230631-5eee-4f60-9e62-7dd599e75526): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-10-13 — Council preps for El Niño with emergency proclamation and commits to $194K senior center flood repair](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/meetings/8e5c4d0f-18ce-4b5b-b17e-6add09ecb3ac): City Council
- [2026-10-07 — Belmont dog owners pack chambers to save Barrett off-leash hours — commission moves to form study committee](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/meetings/2d4ae54d-ed21-4f4d-ac3a-10c6f7862130): Parks and Recreation Commission
- [2026-09-22 — Belmont approves first full fee overhaul in 11 years — but splits 4-1 on new naming policy](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/meetings/f31d2bf9-cc97-4d79-93d6-3c4d4efc2097): City Council
- [2026-09-08 — Council preps community center rebuild ahead of Measure Y vote and backs El Camino overhaul, 5-0 each](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/meetings/8f6e6599-1f4b-4700-94a8-e03c56d79cc7): City Council
- [2026-07-14 — Belmont puts community center tax on November ballot; HIA plan tweaks draw big crowd](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/meetings/204a866a-aa52-4c7e-80d0-1ee771bfec62): City Council - Closed Session at 6 pm
- [2026-06-23 — Belmont adopts updated Safety Element, eases rules for home additions, and calls November election](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/meetings/aaec593d-d033-4d65-ba36-4b8418fec6a0): City Council
- [2026-06-09 — Belmont adopts its FY 2026-27 budget and raises sewer rates 1% a year — here's what it costs you](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/meetings/69197170-ee18-47ea-9a8d-f71093f31a1b): City Council
- [2026-05-26 — Belmont previews $94.9M budget as state VLF shortfall looms — adoption vote set for June 9](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/meetings/cd9a3e4c-a05b-4c56-ba70-51007f3607df): City Council
- [2026-05-05 — Belmont planners pause Robin Whipple home addition over magnolia tree, approve San Juan Blvd project 6-0](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/meetings/9f8cfffa-d078-492d-8f21-f32410b346ff): Planning Commission Meeting


## Civic issues (50)

- [Barrett Community Center Off-Leash Dog Program](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/barrett-community-center-off-leash-dog-program): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Twin Pines Senior Community Center Flood Reconstruction](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/twin-pines-senior-community-center-flood-reconstruction): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Ralston Student Pedestrian Safety](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/ralston-student-pedestrian-safety): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Street repaving and bike lane spending](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/infrastructure): general · priority: high
- [Short-Term Parking Zones on Old County Road and Masonic Way](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/short-term-parking-zones-on-old-county-road-and-masonic-way): roads · priority: low
- [Ground-floor commercial erosion in Belmont Village](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/ground-floor-commercial-erosion-in-belmont-village): zoning · priority: high
- [2 Davis Drive townhome project and fire station parcel](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/housing-development): development · priority: high
- [Centennial Public Art — Happy Hydrants and Utility Boxes](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/centennial-public-art-happy-hydrants-and-utility-boxes): parks-rec · priority: low
- [El Niño Winter Storm Preparedness](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/el-nio-winter-storm-preparedness): public-safety · priority: high
- [ALPR Data Sharing — Grand Jury Response](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/alpr-data-sharing-grand-jury-response): public-safety · priority: medium
- [ERP Replacement Project](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/erp-replacement-project): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Naming and Donor Recognition Policy](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/naming-and-donor-recognition-policy): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Community Center Special Tax Ballot Measure](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/community-center-special-tax-ballot-measure): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Comprehensive City Fee Modernization](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/comprehensive-city-fee-modernization): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Halloween Street Closure Fees](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/halloween-street-closure-fees): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Fire Danger Along Club Drive Canyon Rim](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/fire-danger-along-club-drive-canyon-rim): public-safety · priority: high
- [Solid Waste Rate Increase for 2027](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/solid-waste-rate-increase-for-2027): water-utilities · priority: high
- [City Manager and City Attorney Compensation](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/city-manager-appointment): general · priority: high
- [Measure Y Accountability](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/measure-y-accountability): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Sewer Infrastructure Rehabilitation Complete](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/sewer-lateral-maintenance): environment · priority: medium
- [El Camino Real Complete Streets Redesign](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/el-camino-real-complete-streets-redesign): roads · priority: high
- [State vehicle license fee backfill shortfall](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/budget-deficit): budget · priority: critical
- [Affordable housing pipeline progress](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/housing-accessibility-plan): development · priority: high
- [Exempt Surplus Land Declaration for 1000 O'Neill Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/city-property-sale): general · priority: high
- [Fleet and Vehicle Replacements](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/fleet-and-vehicle-replacements): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Hallmark-Crestview Fire Access Gate Upgrade](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/hallmark-crestview-fire-access-gate-upgrade): public-safety · priority: high
- [Ralston Avenue Corridor Segment 4 and Transportation Master Plan Contracts](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/ralston-avenue-corridor-segment-4-and-transportation-master-plan-contracts): roads · priority: medium
- [Kainos Home permanent preservation](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/kainos-home-permanent-preservation): development · priority: low
- [November 3, 2026 Municipal Election Called](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/november-3-2026-municipal-election-called): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Police Grant Awards](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/police-grant-awards): public-safety · priority: medium
- [HIA Specific Plan Update](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/hia-specific-plan-update): development · priority: high
- [Streamlined Home Addition Review](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/streamlined-home-addition-review): zoning · priority: medium
- [Brown Act Compliance and Training Requirements](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/brown-act-compliance-and-training-requirements): public-safety · priority: low
- [Sheriff's Office Accountability](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/sheriffs-office-accountability): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Regional Water Supply Outlook](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/regional-water-supply-outlook): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [US 101 Corridor Grant Opportunities](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/us-101-corridor-grant-opportunities): roads · priority: medium
- [General Plan Safety Element Adoption](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/general-plan-safety-element-adoption): zoning · priority: high
- [Tree protection in residential design review](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/tree-protection-in-residential-design-review): development · priority: medium
- [city council member death](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/city-council-member-death): governance · priority: medium
- [sea level rise](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/sea-level-rise): general · priority: medium
- [LED street light program](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/led-street-light-program): general · priority: medium
- [election reform engagement](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/election-reform-engagement): governance · priority: medium
- [red-light camera program suspension](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/red-light-camera-program-suspension): general · priority: high
- [facility closure](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/facility-closure): general · priority: medium
- [municipal pool renovation funding](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/municipal-pool-renovation-funding): budget · priority: medium
- [cannabis dispensary approval](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/cannabis-dispensary-approval): general · priority: high
- [city leadership changes](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/city-leadership-changes): general · priority: high
- [cannabis dispensary opening](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/cannabis-dispensary-opening): general · priority: medium
- [police chief retirement](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/police-chief-retirement): public-safety · priority: medium
- [beachside pool project funding via parking meters](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/issues/beachside-pool-project-funding-via-parking-meters): budget · priority: medium


## Development applications (8)

- [Old County Road Multifamily Residential Project](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/development/old-county-road-multifamily-residential-project): conditional-use · approved
- [2 Davis Drive Project](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/development/2-davis-drive-project): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [604, 608, & 610 Harbor Boulevard Permit Extension](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/development/604-608-610-harbor-boulevard-permit-extension): other · approved
- [580 Masonic Way Short-Term Parking](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/development/580-masonic-way-short-term-parking): other · approved
- [Belmont Harbor Industrial Area (HIA) Specific Plan Update](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/development/belmont-harbor-industrial-area-specific-plan-update): other · under-review
- [SB-9 Urban Lot Split Parcel Map — Miramar Terrace](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/development/sb-9-urban-lot-split-parcel-map-miramar-terrace): subdivision · approved
- [2934 San Juan Boulevard Single-Family Design Review](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/development/2934-san-juan-boulevard-single-family-design-review): site-plan · approved
- [1800 Robin Whipple Way Single-Family Design Review](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/development/1800-robin-whipple-way-single-family-design-review): site-plan · tabled


## Community topics (31)

- [Barrett off-leash dog program](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/barrett-off-leash-dog-program): parks-rec
- [HIA Specific Plan](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/hia-specific-plan): development
- [Naming and donor recognition policy](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/naming-and-donor-recognition-policy): parks-rec
- [Short-term parking zones](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/short-term-parking-zones): roads
- [Carlos de Mello retirement](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/carlos-de-mello-retirement): community
- [Ralston student pedestrian safety](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/ralston-student-pedestrian-safety): public-safety
- [Bicycle infrastructure](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/bicycle-infrastructure): roads
- [Domestic Violence Awareness Month](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/domestic-violence-awareness-month): public-safety
- [Belmont Library centennial and community events](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/belmont-library-centennial-and-community-events): parks-rec
- [El Camino Real plan](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/el-camino-real-plan): roads
- [Sheriff's Office Accountability](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/sheriffs-office-accountability): public-safety
- [Certificate of compliance and roadside improvement](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/certificate-of-compliance-and-roadside-improvement): development
- [City fee modernization](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/city-fee-modernization): budget
- [Measure Y](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/measure-y): budget
- [Street closure permit fees](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/street-closure-permit-fees): taxes-budget
- [Fire danger on Club Drive](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/fire-danger-on-club-drive): public-safety
- [Consent — HAWK crossing and bike lanes](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/consent-hawk-crossing-and-bike-lanes): roads
- [2934 San Juan Boulevard design review](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/2934-san-juan-boulevard-design-review): development
- [Pavement Rehabilitation Project (9.C)](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/pavement-rehabilitation-project-9c): roads
- [Community center tax measure](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/community-center-tax-measure): taxes-budget
- [HIA Specific Plan / supportive housing](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/hia-specific-plan-supportive-housing): development
- [Youth civic engagement](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/youth-civic-engagement): community
- [Bicycle safety and El Camino Real plan](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/bicycle-safety-and-el-camino-real-plan): roads
- [1800 Robin Whipple Way design review](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/1800-robin-whipple-way-design-review): development
- [Mental Health Awareness Month](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/mental-health-awareness-month): public-safety
- [Belmont Library summer programs](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/belmont-library-summer-programs): parks-rec
- [Kainos Home housing preservation](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/kainos-home-housing-preservation): development
- [Affordable housing loans (consent)](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/affordable-housing-loans-consent): development
- [Pride Month Proclamation](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/pride-month-proclamation): parks-rec
- [Public Works Week APWA Awards](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/public-works-week-apwa-awards): parks-rec
- [Sewer rate increases (10.A)](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/community/sewer-rate-increases-10a): water-utilities


## Officials (6)

- [Julia Mates](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/officials/julia-mates): Mayor
- [Gina Latimerlo](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/officials/gina-latimerlo): District 1 Council Member
- [Cathy Jordan](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/officials/cathy-jordan): District 2 Council Member
- [Robin Pang-Maganaris](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/officials/robin-pang-maganaris): District 3 Council Member (Vice Mayor)
- [Tom McCune](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/officials/tom-mccune): District 4 Council Member
- [Afshin Oskoui](https://californiarecord.org/belmont/officials/afshin-oskoui): City Manager — Administration