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Mark Belotz

Councilmember2024-12-04 – 2028-12-01 (current-term start Dec 4 2024 per danvillesanramon.com 2024-12-08 swearing-in report; earlier terms not recorded here; month-level end: December 2028, four-year term; town page lists 'Term expires: November 2028' = election month)

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
4
Total speaking time
2:03
Avg per meeting
0:31
Segments
37

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑May 2026[29]

Outdoor Restaurant Seating Ordinance Update

Parklet leases could bring in roughly $2,244 per parking space per year, while restaurants with expanded patios would pay reduced parking and sewer fees.

high↑May 2026[23]

E-bike safety in Town parks and trails

The town has already spent $1.4 million on bike safety infrastructure with another $10 million underway; new ordinances would add signage and enforcement costs.

high↑May 2026[22]

American Red Cross disaster sheltering services

The town is still owed roughly $1.45 million on Front Street repairs and may face more unreimbursed disaster costs in the future.

high↑Jul 2026[22]

Art in Public Places Ordinances

Over $8,000 was raised from the last gallery show, and the heart auction proceeds will fund future public art.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Town Fiscal Year 2025/26 Financial Report

Interest earnings of roughly 4.23% support town services; the paper loss is unrealized and won't be realized under policy.

low↑Oct 2026[20]

45th Annual Mayor's Installation and Community Services Awards

None stated.

low↑Oct 2026[20]

Town Studio and Makers Space Bronze Plaque

None discussed; plaque cost was not quantified.

medium↑May 2026[19]

Gilmore Girls fan festival and 'Meet Me in Danville' initiative

The town expects about $30,000 in facility rental revenue with no net cost to taxpayers.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Sycamore Valley Road rehabilitation and Diablo Road Trail

The new paving method saved the town about a third of the normal rehabilitation cost.

medium↓Aug 2026[15]

City Attorney employment agreement extension and compensation

Any contract direction could affect the cost of the Town's top legal post, but no figures were disclosed.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Use of Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for low-income apartments

Draws on the town's dedicated affordable housing fund rather than the general budget.

medium↑Nov 2026[13]

Major Subdivision SD 9721 final map and 1972 easement dispute

The project itself was approved a year ago; this vote covered the final map, so no new direct cost to the town was at stake.

low↑Jul 2026[12]

Commission vacancies and recruitment

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

Senior Services Program update

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

SD7 Permit-Ready ADU Program

Permit-ready plans could save homeowners money on design and permitting for a backyard ADU.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

El Niño and storm season preparedness

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Town construction boom and department staffing shortages

The trenchless storm drain repair saves roughly $2.8 million versus traditional open-cut methods; vacant positions create risk to permit revenue.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

State legislative outcomes and November ballot measures

Measure RTM would add a half-cent sales tax in Contra Costa County for 14 years if voters approve it.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Overhaul of Town Personnel Policies

No direct cost discussed, though outside counsel helped with the technical revisions.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Oak Hill Park Master Plan RFP

Decisions during term (60)

Recorded while Belotz was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Consent Calendar items 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 and 8.5

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution No. 82-2026 — Major Subdivision Map SD 9721, 200 Boone Court

approvedVoted yesOct 20, 2026

Consent Calendar items 7.1–7.5

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of October 6, 2026 (K. Meidberg)

approvedOct 14, 2026

Approval of September 9, 2026 Summary of Actions (Consent Calendar)

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

Consent Calendar (items 7.1–7.3)

approved5-0Sep 15, 2026

Resolution No. 76-2026 — City Attorney employment agreement

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 1, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 9.1-9.3), including Resolution No. 75-2026

tabledSep 1, 2026

Resolution No. 76-2026 — City Attorney Employment Agreement (Item 11.1)

tabledSep 1, 2026

Semi-annual Chamber Liaison report (Item 12.1)

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the regular Town Council meeting of August 11, 2026 (K. Meidberg)

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 8.2–8.9, Resolutions 68-2026 through 74-2026)

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

Approval of July 21, 2026 Summary of Actions (Item 8.1)

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

Consider approval of the Register of Demands (L. Ha)

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

Consider acceptance of the June 2026 Month End Treasurer’s Report (L. Ha)

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

Consider adoption of Resolution No. 70-2026, adopting the Town of Danville Money Purchase Pension Plan and Trust Agreement, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2026 (R. Ewing)

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

Consider adoption of Resolution No. 71-2026, finding and declaring that certain real property owned by the Town of Danville identified as APN 218-090-032 is exempt surplus land under the Surplus Lands Act (R. Ewing)

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

Consider adoption of Resolution No. 72-2026, approving the display of the flags of County Wexford and the Town of New Ross, Ireland, from September 10-14, 2026 (R. Ewing)

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

Consider adoption of Resolution No. 73-2026, designating the Elliott House located at 146 Diablo Road as a Danville Heritage Resource and approving a historic incentive package (D. Crompton)

approved5-0Jul 22, 2026

Approval of April 22, 2026 Summary of Actions (Consent Calendar)