At its November 12 meeting, the City Council approved the submittal of the second revision of the Belvedere Housing Element Update to the California Department of Housing and Urban Development (HCD). This revision responds to HCD’s latest comments and includes edits from the Planning Commission and City Council. The update lays out prospective areas of … Continued
The Ranch – our local organization that offers classes from Bridge to Zumba — invites you to take its Adult Recreation Program Survey. This brief, online questionnaire seeks your opinion on their programs, as well as suggestions for activities you’d like them to offer in the future. They want to hear from you whether you’re … Continued
We love our parks! Whether it’s playing fetch with our dogs, celebrating special occasions or attending Concerts in the Park, residents of Belvedere enjoy our parks to the fullest – and our lawns are showing the inevitable wear and tear. That’s why our Public Works crew will be implementing their seasonal, three-pronged turf management program … Continued
What is a favorite food of rodents, raccoons and coyotes? Fruit! Many of our apple, fig and plum trees are abundant this time of year – attracting unwanted wildlife. Ensure ripe fruit is picked and fallen fruit is removed daily. Remove debris or brush piles that may harbor rats. Remove bird/squirrel feeders and pick up … Continued
At their September 9 meeting, the City Council adopted an Emergency Operation Plan. This plan, along with the recently adopted Belvedere Hazardous Mitigation Plan, form the framework for preparing the community for potential emergency situations. The Council also directed City staff to put together a working group to continue to update and further develop the … Continued
Also at the September 9 Councill meeting, City Manager Robert Zadnik reported that Belvedere has begun exploratory discussions with Tiburon Fire Protection District about the possibility of annexing into the district. Tiburon Fire has protected Belvedere since 1980, and the city has begun to explore whether we can formally join the district in a way … Continued
It’s always exciting when we are able to promote within our Belvedere community. Congratulations to Jeremy Clark on his well-deserved advancement from Police Officer to Police Sergeant. As one of our six police force members, Sergeant Clark has served Belvedere with honor and dedication since 2019. In his new role, he will mentor newer officers, serve … Continued
The mission of the Belvedere Community Foundation (BCF) is to enhance the quality of life, promote generosity and encourage volunteerism in Belvedere. Thanks to the generosity of the BCF and their donors, our community has directly benefitted from grants totaling over $100,000 this past year. The BLC helps fill gaps in our City’s general fund budget, … Continued
The City Council will interview candidates to fill an open seat on the Belvedere-Tiburon Joint Disaster Advisory Council at the October 14 meeting. The Disaster Advisory Council’s purpose is to lead ongoing efforts to improve disaster preparedness and oversight on the Peninsula. Meetings are held once a quarter. To be considered, please apply by October 7. Email a letter … Continued
On June 15, the second annual Belvedere BBQ in the Park, organized by Adam Gavzer (shown in the center photo above with fellow Block Captain Paige Peterson), was held in Community Park. Belvedere residents grilled up burgers and hot dogs, while attendees had the opportunity to learn about volunteer opportunities, emergency preparedness and local support organizations. … Continued
