After a rigorous public recruitment process, we are happy to announce that Belvedere’s Public Works Department has hired Christian Rincon for the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker. Before joining the Belvedere team, Christian worked for the City of San Pablo as a maintenance worker. Christian says he’s excited to be working in such a … Continued
Please be aware of a new email scam targeting customers of local Planning and Building Departments. If you receive a request for payment or information related to a building or planning project, DO NOT click any links or send money. Call the Belvedere Planning and Building Department at 415-435-3838 to ask if the email you received … Continued
As part of the City Council’s ongoing commitment to community preparedness, the Be Ready Belvedere team distributed 75 Go-Bag backpacks and emergency supplies to residents. An additional 20 backpacks were provided to staff for use in case they need to evacuate while at work. This successful event also shared important information about evacuation procedures and … Continued
You may have noticed a new street sweeper in Belvedere in the past few weeks. The Public Works crew has been training on the recently purchased Ravo 5-iSeries, which is smaller, quieter, less dusty and has lower emissions. It can be seen in action on Thursdays and Fridays as the crew makes the rounds in … Continued
Since September, City Council has been meeting at 5:30pm. And as of October 21, the Planning Commission also will start their meetings at this new, earlier time. Council meetings are held on the second Monday of each month and Planning Commission meetings on the third Tuesday of each month.
BELNET is a telephone welfare check program offered by the Belvedere Police Department for Belvedere’s senior citizens. Residents who are registered will receive a daily call from the Police Department to find out how they are doing and if they need any assistance. This allows residents, and their families, to have peace of mind knowing … Continued
We live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Lets remember, Municipal Code (MC) 8.08.240 states that household trash containers must be maintained in a location that is not visible from the public street. On trash pick-up days, garbage cans, recycle containers and green compost bins may be placed on the street. However, they must be … Continued
By now, your November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election ballot has either made it to your mailbox or is on its way. Once its ready, you can either put it in your mailbox or use the official drop box in front of the Belvedere Community Center (450 San Rafael Ave.) Need more information? You can check … Continued
The next time you stroll through Community Park or hike up one of our lanes, give a nod of thanks to Belvedere’s Parks, Open Spaces and Lanes Committee (POSLC). This volunteer committee collaborates closely with our Department of Public Works (DPW) to oversee and enhance city-owned property, including 23 lanes, 4 parks, the children’s playground … Continued
The answer is: Community-wide hazing. Whether you’re in your yard or out and about, encountering a coyote can be unnerving. But with a little preparation, you can be ready to haze aggressively. A “scare stick,” small rocks, a plastic trash bag, or an empty soda can filled with a few pennies, are small items you … Continued
