Belmont Re‐Opens for the Community
Dec. 12, 2023
2023 YEAR IN REVIEW
Planning and Building Our Future Together
“Belmont, your resiliency and strength was tested in 2023 and you came out stronger than ever." Said Mayor Julia Mates. "We continue to work together as our community meets the challenges and benefits that come as our city grows, creates, and achieves its vision."
4 Strategic Focus Areas
• Infrastructure & Mobility
• Economic Development & Housing
• Fiscal & Organizational Sustainability
• Public Safety
• Quality of Life
A transportation, facilities, and infrastructure system that maintains and improves our community to meet
current and future demand, and climate action goals.
Infrastructure & Mobility
6 • Successfully responded to winter of 2023 storm
events and managing damage assessments and
restoration work
• Zero sanitary overflows for year 2023
• 37,891 feet of sewer main line treated with root
foam reducing risk of sanitary sewer overflows
• 243,771 feet of sewer main line hydro cleaned.
• Reached permit goal of 90 percent trash load
reduction (95.6%) per the Municipal Regional
Permit (MRP) Requirements
• Continued proactive maintenance of City’s
infrastructure including drainage, sewer,
roadways, buildings and parks
• Eight on‐land trash clean ups completed• 178 tons of pavement replaced and 176 potholes filled
• 69,000 feet of pavement crack sealed
Operations
Infrastructure & Mobility
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Infrastructure & Mobility
Facility Maintenance and Planning:
Completed Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs):
• San Juan Pump Station Slide Repair Project
• 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project• Ralston Cold In Place Recycled Pavement Project • Davey Glen ADA Project, installed 5 accessible curb
ramps, 7 driveway replacements and corridor wide
path of travel improvements
• Belmont Creek Dredging Project (Removed 1500
cubic yards of sedimentation from the creek bed)
• Barrett Community Center Storm repairs
and assessment
• Community Conversations about Belmont
Community Center
• Completed numerous public building facility
improvements
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PCI Index & Mobility Improvements
Belmont’s Pavement Condition Index (PCI) wasmaintained at 68 in FY 2023, a 12‐point improvementsince 2014.• Completed construction of Ralston 3 Bike/Ped Project
• Completed Ralston Repaving Project using latest
environmentally friendly process
• Repaired 176 potholes and placed 178 tons of
asphalt
• Conducted preventative pavement maintenance by
crack sealing approximately 69,000 LF of pavement
Storm Water CIPs
Infrastructure & Mobility
Completed 60% design plans andenvironmental assessment of the Twin Pines Park Storm Water Detention Basinand Belmont Creek Restoration Projects Both CIP's support the Twin Pines Park
Master Plan and Belmont Creek WatershedManagement Plan, and will reduce flooding and siltation in the downstream portion of
the watershed, specifically within the
downstream Harbor Industrial Area.
• The Hydraulic and Hydrology Analysis
completed in early 2023
• Design is expected to be completed in
2024.
• Both projects slated to begin
Construction in 2025
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Storm Water Planning
And Maintenance
Infrastructure & Mobility
Draft Stormwater Master Plan presented to
Council in 2023, final plan to be considered
for adoption in 2024.Detailed system maintenance performedthis year:• 400 tons (nearly 1,500 cubic yards!) of silt and vegetation removed from
Belmont Creek to prepare for rainy
season
• 116 Drainage Inlets cleaned this fall
• 3000 feet of CCTV inspections and 500
feet of storm lines cleaned
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Local business and land use policies that promote
economic development, vibrant mixed‐use centers,
and diversity of housing choices.
Economic Development & Housing
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Economic Development & Housing
2023 Achievements
Adopted Housing Element in January 2023 with community
support and submitted revisions to address HCD comments in October 2023.Initiated General Plan and Zone Text amendments related to Highway Commercial zoning related land use demands.Firehouse Square, a 66‐unit 100% affordable development,completed construction and is now fully occupied.
Joined the Silicon Valley Economic Development Alliance to coordinate Economic Development initiatives and share bestpractices with other San Mateo and Santa Clara County cities.
Adopted the policy framework to allow for future retail cannabis businesses along the southern portion of El Camino Real.Updated the City’s Minimum Wage policy to ensure ongoing consistency with surrounding cities.
Economic Development & Housing
Stanford ‐ Belmont
• Work continues on Conceptual
Development Plan
Amendment
• Update to existing zoning
• Development Agreement• Environmental Impact Report
(EIR)
• Public Hearings anticipated in
Summer 2024
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Economic Development & Housing
• 508 total units; includes 130 affordable units• Includes some Mixed Use (Residential/Commercial)
• Firehouse Square, Hayden, and Artisan
Crossings
New Housing Units
NearingCompletion/2023Occupancy
• 422 total units, including 197 affordable
units.
• These projects are all either approved or
currently under review.
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Economic Development & Housing
Biotech/Life SciencesDevelopment
• 2.58 million sq. ft. filed and under review;
• Four total projects
• Heights range from 5‐11 Stories• Island Parkway, Shoreway Road, and Harbor Industrial Area
• Public Hearings anticipated in 2024
In the Pipeline….New Proposed Housing
Economic Development & Housing
Harbor Industrial Area (HIA) Specific Plan
& EIR
• Kicked off the Long‐Range
Plan/Vision for 62‐acreUnincorporated County Lands in
Belmont’s Sphere of Influence
• Precursor to wholesale
annexation of HIA into Belmont
• Two‐year project – public
hearings/completion anticipated
in Q1 2025
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Economic Development & Housing
Helping small business thrive
Joined Chamber San Mateo County
Revised online resources for local small business support Ensure financial sustainability, quality city services
delivered through our employees, and investment
in our organizational development.
Fiscal & Organizational Sustainability
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Fiscal & Organizational Sustainability
• Adopted General Plan Amendments and
Local Goals and Policies to lay the
groundwork for the future formation of a
Community Facilities District, ensuring
new developments in our City pay a fair
share for the additional city services that
these new developments will require.
• Received the GFOA Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award and the CSMFOOperating Budget Excellence Award for FY 2023‐24 Budget.
• City received the GFOA Award for
Excellence in Financial Reporting for the
FY 2021‐22 Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report (ACFR).
• Finance Department assumed oversight
of payroll function with a new in‐house
payroll team to ensure continual support
and service to our employees.
Forward‐thinking public safety services aligned
with community needs through civic engagement,partnerships, and public education.
Public Safety
Public Safety
2023 Engagements
Community Oriented Services
• Belmont Police Community Academy
• NNO ‐ National Night Out
• 3rd Annual Santa Parade
• Car Seat Safety Check Event• 3rd Annual Mental Health Symposium • City of Belmont School Leadership Luncheon
• Veterans Day Event• Belmont Waterdog Run
• CERT with Santa• Santa at Station 14• Participated in CSM Girls Fire Camp • Youth Fire Setter event at Fox School October 2023
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Public Safety
Public Safety Programs
• Received $100,000 State grant for Public Safety
Communications Equipment to Improve
Emergency Services
• Disaster Preparedness Day at San Mateo Event
Center
• Obtained a $50,000 State Grant for Roadway
Safety
• Critical Incident Training with School Staff
• STEP – Strategic Traffic Enforcement Plan
• C.A.R.E (Crisis Assessment, Response & Education)
Team Reorganization to Optimize Quality of
Service
• Staff City of Belmont Public Safety Committee
• Numerous Haz Mat Grants for SMCFire Haz Mat
Team‐equipment
• SMC Fire received grant for Fotokite, a tethered
drone that can operate at fire incidents
• Belmont CERT has 45 members, eight trained this
year
Public Safety
Investigations and Calls for Service
• 164 CARE Team Responses/Follow Up
(Jan‐Nov 2023)
• 12,468 total calls for service for PD
(Jan‐Nov 2023)
• 2,496 SMC Fire’s Total Calls for Service
(Jan‐Nov 2023)
• Theft from residential storage facilities‐
property recovered and suspect
arrested
• Elder abuse‐theft by false pretenses‐
suspect arrested
• Theft from vehicles and illegal use of
access cards‐ suspects arrested
• Ylva Hagner missing person cold case
reexamined and investigation ongoing.
Engage the community in maintaining and
enhancing Belmont’s character and quality of life.
Quality of Life
Quality of Life
Hosted extremely well‐attended events, programs and
initiatives, including:
• Lunar New Year
• Sweetheart’s Dance
• Egg Adventure Hunt• Pride Month
• Senior Lunch Program
• Summer Pool Season
• Movies in the Park – First year at Alexander Park
• Summer Barrett Center Dog Park
• Trunk or Treat• High School Fair• Holiday Craft Faire • Diwali – First year
• Parent’s Night Out
• Santa at the Firehouse Toy Drive
Supported:Celebrate the Music, Waterdog Run, and Concerts in the Park
Quality of Life
Introduced Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay ContestProvided expanded scholarship and inclusion summer camp opportunitiesHosted multiple Belmont Talks sessions on a variety oftopicsEnhanced adult and senior class and program offeringsImplemented tech support for seniors – part of Age Friendly City goal
2023 Activities for All
Refreshed Activity Guide (published
three times per year)
Re‐opened History Room
Thank you Belmont Community
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