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Coffee with the City Manager: Thursday August 29 at 9am

Posted on August 21, 2024

City Manager Robert Zadnik wants to hear from you. Whether you have a concern about e-bikes, a suggestion for making Belvedere more senior-friendly, or a question about preparing for an emergency, join Robert and Police Chief Jason Wu at Rustic Bakery on Thursday, August 29 between 9-10 am. Meet us in the courtyard for complementary...

Last Concert of the Season: Sunday September 1

Posted on August 21, 2024

Labor Day Weekend will be the last opportunity this year to enjoy Concerts in the Park. On Sunday, September 1 come to Belvedere Park to dance and sing along to David Martin's House Party Band – an all-star ensemble of Bay Area musicians. The fun starts at 4 pm! A big thanks to all the volunteers and donors who...

Don’t Fall for Fraud: Thursday September 5 at 3pm

Posted on August 21, 2024

Learn how to recognize and avoid scams, fraud, and identity theft at a free fraud-prevention workshop sponsored by the Belvedere Police Department and Marin’s Financial Abuse Specialist Team. The presentation, in Belvedere City Hall’s Council Chamber on Thursday, September 5 from 3-4 pm, will offer protection advice for all residents with a particular focus on...

Run Tiburon: 5K/10k Race on Sunday September 8

Posted on August 21, 2024

The Run Tiburon race is back this fall on Sunday, September 8! The Run Tiburon UCSF Courage Over Cancer race supports UCSF's Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Survivor Center. To register and view the course maps in both Tiburon and Belvedere, visit the Run Tiburon webpage. And for non-runners, be aware that there may be some traffic disruptions that...

Second Annual BBQ in the Park was a Hit

Posted on July 12, 2024

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....

Council Members Juggle Multiple Roles

Posted on July 12, 2024

Ever wonder what City Council members do? For starters, councilmembers make decisions about a wide range of topics, including approving the city’s budget, hearing appeals to Planning Commission decisions, setting policy, approving revocable licenses, and responding to resident concerns. The five councilmembers also split responsibility for sitting on 23 different committees. Some are local, such...

Coyote Hazing Strategies: Simple Yet Effective

Posted on July 12, 2024

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, made by tying mylar ribbon to a stick, confuses a coyote when you wave it vigorously out in front of you. A plastic trash bag easily fits in your...

Welcome new Belvedere volunteers!

Posted on June 14, 2024

At the June 10, 2024 meeting, the City Council appointed several new members to the Planning Commission and three city committees. New planning commissioners are Justin Botros, Don Schinske and Jena Watson. Jeff Aguero will join reappointed member Chelsea Schlunt on the Belvedere-Tiburon Joint Recreation Committee, and Wayne Stacy will join the Parks, Open Space...

Meet Belvedere’s summer interns

Posted on June 14, 2024

The city received numerous applications from many qualified college students for the City Management Internship Program, and we are delighted to introduce the two Belvedere locals selected for this summer program. Sydney Moseley just finished her first year at UCLA studying mathematics and applied science with a minor in Spanish. Sydney is a volunteer with...

City Council nomination period for November 5, 2024 election

Posted on June 14, 2024

On November 5, 2024, the city will hold a general municipal election to fill three seats on the City Council. To become a candidate, you must be over 18 years of age and a registered voter in Belvedere. The nomination period begins July 15, 2024, and ends on August 9, 2024. If one of the...

Why do we still have coyotes?

Posted on June 14, 2024

Many aspects of Belvedere that make it an ideal place for us to live also make it an attractive environment for coyotes. A pair of coyotes came here and stayed because they found plenty of food resources and shelter opportunities. They are particularly attracted to our construction sites, vacant properties, dense vegetation, quiet streets, abundant...