Author: bhaener@cityofbelvedere.org

Belvedere’s Top Honors Go To…

Among the hundreds of volunteers who help make Belvedere thrive, we honor both a Citizen of the Year and a Citizen Emeritus. This year’s honorees were selected unanimously by a committee of previous Citizens of the Year. Belvedere’s 2024 Citizen of the Year is the dynamic couple of Marsha and Michael Lasky, who have each … Continued

Winter Is Here…Be Ready

Storms can cause extensive damage to our homes and the surrounding community. Visit the Storm Preparation page on the Belvedere website to learn strategies for keeping your home safe during the winter. Be aware that flooding in Belvedere may occur when heavy rainfall is combined with a high tide. Storm runoff or erosion also can … Continued

Welcome New Public Works Hire AJ Lozano

After a rigorous public recruitment process, we are happy to announce that Belvedere’s Public Works Department has hired AJ Lozano for the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker. AJ grew up in San Rafael and before being hired by the city, operated his own landscape company. He is an avid gardener in his spare time … Continued

Have an Issue to Report?

Do you have an issue, question, concern or problem related to life in Belvedere? We want to hear from you! Please visit the Report an Issue page on our website for all the details of who to contact about what. Belvedere City Hall is open to serve you Monday through Thursday from 8am to 12pm … Continued

City Hall Holiday Hours

Belvedere City Hall will be closed Monday December 23, 2024, through Friday, December 27, 2024, and on New Years Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Construction work is not allowed on Tuesday December 24, Wednesday December 25, 2024 or Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

City Council Report

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

Help The Ranch Better Serve You

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

Fall Maintenance in the Parks

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

How to Make Your Yard Unattractive to Wildlife

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

City Council Report

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

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