Recently the City Council awarded a contract to McNabb Construction for the San Rafael Avenue Pathway Landscaping Project.  This project was reviewed and approved by the Parks and Open Space Committee, the Planning Commission, and ultimately the City Council. 

It will involve the installation and refurbishment of the landscape pathway along San Rafael Avenue from Tiburon Boulevard to West Shore Road.  Renovations will also include a landscape strip at Edgewater on San Rafael Avenue, refurbishment of the pocket park at West Shore Road, and refurbishment of the City's entry point at Tiburon Boulevard.

Construction will begin on this project in early May and will last approximately 50 days.

City Hall Terrace Waterproofing Repairs 

Also, at a recent City Council meeting, the Council awarded a contract to Murray Building, Inc. for the City Hall Terrace Waterproofing Improvement Project.  This project was also reviewed and approved by the Parks and Open Space Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council.  The genesis for this project was to replace the original waterproofing below the concrete terrace in front of City Hall that was installed in 1981.  The current waterproofing is insufficient and the Police Department has been the unwelcome recipient of wayward water during heavy rains. 

The project will involve the removal of the concrete decking, replacement of the waterproofing underlayment, replacement of the decking, and miscellaneous electrical, landscaping, and terrace improvements. 

Work on this project is expected to begin in mid-May and last until early June.  Because some of the work will significantly impact the ability to work immediately adjacent to the activity and access by the public to City Hall some of the demolition and waterproofing installation will occur on Saturdays.

Beach Road Retaining Wall Project 

On the May 9 City Council Agenda, the Council will consider award of contract for the Beach Road Retaining Wall Project.  This project would replace an existing wood retaining wall that is randomly supported with steel rails and columns. The 7-foot high wall is showing signs of deterioration and movement.  A replacement concrete wall, with stone facing, consistent with the existing stone facing in the immediate area, will be built so as to provide additional roadway width along this narrow street of Beach Road.  Several design alternatives were considered and although the selected design was not the least expensive it does provide the best long-term options for protecting upslope improvements, minimizing the temporary construction cuts, and has the added benefit of widening the roadway. 

Work is expected to begin at the end of May and there is an authorized construction period of 60-days.  During that 60 days there will be intermittent road closures and encroachments that may cause delay or detours.  Because this is a pinch-point for thru traffic in the area and because road closures must be coordinated City-wide, the City will make every attempt to ensure that the roadway is accessible as much as possible during the construction period limiting the amount of actual but necessary road closures.  As always, road closures, when necessary, will only take place between the hours of 9 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.  The roadway will be fully open and accessible during non-essential work periods, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

For more information on any of these projects, feel free to contact City Hall at 435.3838.

Mark the dates!  The Concerts-in-the-Park Committee is proud to present four fabulous and FREE Sunday afternoon concerts for your enjoyment this coming summer.  Please join us for every concert in Belvedere Community Park from 4 pm to 6 pm.  Bring a blanket, a picnic, your family and friends, and have a great time!

Sunday, June 19

• Griffin Stoller, Award Winning Fiddler and local Belvedere talent!  (www.griffinstoller.com)
• Johnny Cash Tribute Band - featuring James Garner, 'Man in Black' (www.cashtribute.net)

Sunday, July 17

• Caravanserai, The Santana Tribute Band (www.santanatributeband.com)

Sunday, August 14

• Foreverland - Michael Jackson Tribute (www.foreverlandsf.com)

Sunday, September 4 (Labor Day Weekend)

• Richard Olsen's Big Band Swing and Rock n' Roll - Music and Dancing (www.bigbandswing.com)

Concerts are FREE to the public, and sponsored by  individual and community tax deductible donations.  The Committee thanks the City of Belvedere and the Belvedere Community Foundation for their support for the last 13 years.  The Concerts Committee consists of Belvedere volunteers:  Anne Butler, Nancy Cappelloni, Christina Decker, Tina Dewey, Jack Doyle,  Ginny Doyle,  Roger Felton, Nena Hart,  Maureen Johnson,  Cissy Kirrane, Jeffery Stein, and Petey Stein.

• 5/2 - 5/8 at 276 Beach Road for Deliveries/Clean-up/Off-Haul
• 5/5 - 5/11 at 450 Belvedere for Deliveries, Clean-up/Off-Haul
• 5/2 - 5/15 at 136 Bella Vista for Deliveries/Clean-up/Off-Haul
• 5/9 - 5/27 on Bayview & Bella Vista for various AT&T utility projects
• 3/7 - 7/31 at Laurel & Leeward & San Rafael for Utility Underground Work