Category: City news

City Council Goals & Updates

At the November 10 City Council meeting, Councilmember Peter Mark, representative to the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM), reported on a new program MASCOTS that will better coordinate public transportation from Sonoma through Marin by syncing bus, ferry, and SMART train schedules. For the Tiburon Peninsula, that means shorter wait times when connecting to buses … Continued

Help Us Choose Our Citizens of the Year

We need your help to choose Belvedere’s 2025 Citizen of the Year and Citizen Emeritus. Do you know someone who has generously volunteered their time and skills to make Belvedere the wonderful place it is – and maybe also has had an impact beyond our community? If so, we want to hear from you, so … Continued

Belvedere Shifts Coyote Management to Marin Humane

For the past 3 years, Belvedere has listened to the concerns our residents have about coyotes and has responded in a variety of ways to address them. With the help of a wildlife consultant, the City Council adopted a Coyote Response Plan, learned what attracts coyotes to our community, and collected data on their number and … Continued

Be Ready Belvedere: Prepare for Winter Before it Arrives

Storms can cause extensive damage to our homes and the surrounding community. Strategies for keeping your home safe during the winter include cleaning gutters and storm drains regularly, and trimming branches at risk of falling. For more, visit the city’s Storm Preparation page. Flooding in Belvedere may occur when heavy rainfall is combined with a high tide. Storm … Continued

Welcome New Public Works Hire Christian Rincon

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

Be Aware of Fraudulent Email Requests for Payments

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

City Hall will be Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Belvedere City Hall will close at noon on Wednesday, November 26 and stay closed on Thursday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. City Hall will reopen on Monday, December 1, at 8am.Inspections will only be available in the morningon Wednesday, November 26. Construction work is not allowed on Thursday, November 27 or Friday, November 28.

Who Will Be Our Citizen of the Year & Citizen Emeritus?

Do you know a resident who has made a significant contribution to the community — someone who has volunteered their time and skills to help make Belvedere the wonderful place that it is? We want to honor that person! The nomination process is now open for the Citizen of the Year and the Citizen Emeritus … Continued

Be Ready Belvedere: Go Bags a Success

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

New City Sweeper on the Streets

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

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