Author: bhaener@cityofbelvedere.org

New From Parks Open Spaces and Lanes Committee

Under the leadership of Chair Charlie Harrington, the Parks, Open Spaces and Lanes Committee (POSLC) is following its mission. At their June 12 meeting, the Committee was updated on the progress of creating a database that identifies all lanes and assesses their condition, value for evacuation and safety, and other benefits for the community. They … Continued

Housing Element Update

The City’s Housing Element has been updated in response to the California Department of Housing & Community Development’s (HCD) January 14 comment letter. A redlined version of the document, with edits in yellow, is on the city’s website. HCD has indicated their informal approval of the proposed revisions, signaling that the changes address all remaining … Continued

E-Bike Law Adopted: Riders Must be 16+ and Wear Helmet

On Monday, City Council adopted an ordinance restricting the age of Class 2 e-bike riders to 16 and older and requiring all Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike riders to wear a helmet. Class 2 e-bikes are operated with a throttle and do not have pedal assist. Class 1 e-bikes, which are pedal-assisted and do … Continued

Welcome New Volunteers!

At their June 9 meeting, City Council reappointed Roxanne Richards to the Belvedere Tiburon Library Agency Board for another term, and reappointed Larry Binkley to the Marin County Commission on Aging for another term. Council also appointed two alternate members to the Planning Commission: retired Commissioner Marsha Lasky and Belvedere resident Isolde Wilson. Please join … Continued

Coyote Hazing Strategies: Simple Yet Effective

Simple, home-made deterrents can help keep coyotes fearful of humans, while also protecting you and your dog when out for a walk. An easy-to-carry “scare stick”, a plastic trash bag, an empty soda can with pennies, and even a loud yell can be very effective tools for hazing coyotes. For additional information or to file … Continued

Juneteenth Celebration in Tiburon: Sunday June 22

Make your way to Main St. on Sunday, June 22 from 3 to 7pm for our local celebration of Juneteenth – a holiday of remembrance and empowerment. This free community event features live jazz and hip hop, poetry readings, guest speakers, great food and so much more. This Diversity Inclusion Task Force event is made … Continued

Activation of 101 Northbound Onramps Metering Lights

To reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety on Highway 101, Caltrans will activate ramp metering lights in Marin County starting this month. Although the signal lights for the northbound 101 onramps at Tiburon Blvd. have been in place since 2020, they will officially become operational on Tuesday, June 24. The ramp metering will … Continued

Traffic Advisory: Eastbound & Westbound Tiburon Blvd. Marin County Utility Potholing Project Starts Monday, June 2, 8:00 PM-6:00 AM

Caltrans is scheduled to begin utility potholing on both directions of Tiburon Blvd. from U.S. 101 exit to Main street (approximately four miles). Workers will perform potholing on SR-131 to safely locate underground utilities (water, electrical, gas, telecommunications, and fiber optic lines) in preparation for the upcoming paving project of SR-131 scheduled in 2026. Eastbound … Continued

Volunteer Opportunities!

The Belvedere City Council is now accepting letters of interest for vacancies on the following committees: The Historic Preservation Committee: 3 seats with four-year terms The Belvedere Tiburon Library Agency: 1 seat with a four-year term The Marin County Commission on Aging: 1 seat with a three-year term City Council will be interviewing candidates at … Continued

City Council Goals & Updates

Improving Belvedere’s Financial Stability: The City Council adopted revised user and regulatory fees for services provided by the Planning, Building, and Public Works departments. The fee increases reflected in the new schedule are based on a study conducted by ClearSource Financial Consulting, which analyzed fee revenues and related city costs over a 5-year period. The study found that … Continued

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