The City Council reviewed the Preliminary 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget. Key initiatives include significant sea wall repairs along Beach Road; integration of a new user fee schedule to enhance cost recovery; and launching a comprehensive infrastructure assessment. This budget continues the long-standing tradition of fiscal responsibility, maintaining city infrastructure, delivering high-quality services, and sustaining robust reserves to safeguard operations during times of uncertainty. The budget is scheduled for final approval at the June Council meeting.
The City Council authorized a letter to Caltrans and all County and State elected officials expressing serious safety concerns about their proposal to add bike lanes to the 4-lane section of Tiburon Blvd – from Blackfield Dr. to the Blackie’s Pasture parking lot. The letter formally urges CalTrans to immediately pause the project and engage in meaningful dialogue with community stakeholders.
Larry Binkley, Belvedere’s representative on the Marin County Commission on Aging, presented an annual update. The Commission’s three primary areas of focus are senior citizen housing, transportation and isolation. Larry will help Belvedere incorporate senior residents into our emergency preparedness plans and help develop a local ride program for older residents.
Do you have a comment for the City Council? Email Mayor Cooper at jcooper@cityofbelvedere.org