Category: City news

City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 4th for Independence Day. Construction is not allowed. Happy Fourth of July!

An upgraded siren system is now fully installed. Beginning July 5, monthly tests will be at noon on the first Saturday of the month—aligned with other Southern Marin jurisdictions. Each test lasts 15 seconds, long enough to confirm functionality and remind everyone about emergency preparedness. What to Do in an Actual Emergency If you hear the siren … Continued

Over the past two years, the Belvedere Police Department has faced several staffing setbacks, which have challenged its existing staffing and coverage model. Although Belvedere has six active officers in the budget — Chief Jason Wu plus five duty officers — due to a long-term disability leave, there are only four duty officers currently available. … Continued

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

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

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

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

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 an explanation of these tools … Continued

Safely Dispose of your Old Electronics Clear out your clutter and help protect the environment on Friday, June 20, from 1 to 4pm. Just drive into the Bel-Tib Library parking lot, drop off your old electronics, and they will be recycled responsibly. For a list of what’s accepted, and what isn’t, visit the event’s webpage. … Continued

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