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Belmont City • 2026-01-27 • TBD
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What's Scheduled

Belmont City Council's 2026-01-27 agenda is scheduled to cover FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, TOTAL $ 16,057.45 53, In the event of termination for convenience, Contractor shall be paid (a) for mobilization, the Work completed to..., and Contractor shall commence and proceed with the Work according to a mutually agreeable schedule, which shall be.... This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.

Key Topics
  • FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP: scheduled budget and capital-project discussion that may shape service levels, infrastructure work, and future spending priorities.
  • TOTAL $ 16,057.45 53: scheduled topic: TOTAL $ 16,057.45 53.
  • In the event of termination for convenience, Contractor shall be paid (a) for mobilization, the Work completed to...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
  • Contractor shall commence and proceed with the Work according to a mutually agreeable schedule, which shall be...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
  • If any delay/suspension not caused by Contractor exceeds ten consecutive working days, or twenty cumulative working...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
Why It Matters
  • Budget and capital-plan items can affect city services, project timing, reserves, and future funding tradeoffs.
  • TOTAL $ 16,057.45 53 may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
  • In the event of termination for convenience, Contractor shall be paid (a) for mobilization, the Work completed to... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
  • Contractor shall commence and proceed with the Work according to a mutually agreeable schedule, which shall be... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
  • If any delay/suspension not caused by Contractor exceeds ten consecutive working days, or twenty cumulative working... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
What Residents Should Watch
  • Watch the staff presentation and council questions on FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP for future policy or budget direction.
  • Watch how council frames next steps for TOTAL $ 16,057.45 53.
  • Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects In the event of termination for convenience, Contractor shall be paid (a) for mobilization, the Work completed to....
  • Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Contractor shall commence and proceed with the Work according to a mutually agreeable schedule, which shall be....
  • Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects If any delay/suspension not caused by Contractor exceeds ten consecutive working days, or twenty cumulative working....
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (none)
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CONSENT BUSINESS
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If Owner is providing any materials or equipment for Contractor’s Work, they shall be provided at no cost to Contractor and shall meet the requirements of the Work, including applicable plans and specifications, without the need for any
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: alteration or adjustment, and Contractor shall not be responsible for any defects therein, warranty thereto, or damage or loss thereto, except to the extent caused by Contractor or its lower tier contractors.
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MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION - none
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.
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ADJOURNMENT at 9:15 PM Submitted by, Jozi Plut, City Clerk Meeting was video recorded. 10
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - OCTOBER 31, 2025 HIGHLIGHTS PERFORMANCE AT A GLANCE REPORT • General Fund balance increased compared to prior YTD FUND RECAP AT A GLANCE REPORT Notable Fund Balance...
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Contractor shall commence and proceed with the Work according to a mutually agreeable schedule, which shall be incorporated into any resulting contract and which Owner may modify via change order.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: This change order shall encompass all related price and time impacts to Contractor.
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If Contractor is unable to maintain a continuous operation due to circumstances beyond its control, including as a result of Owner’s or Owner’s other contractors’ delays or Owner’s suspension of the Work, Owner shall pay Contractor its
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: standby rate unless otherwise specifically provided in the proposal.
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If any delay/suspension not caused by Contractor exceeds ten consecutive working days, or twenty cumulative working days during the project, Contractor may, at its option, demobilize, to return at a future mutually agreeable date, at the
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: cost of Owner.
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Contractor will provide payment and performance bonds upon request at an additional cost.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: Contractor will not provide a letter of credit, nor will Contractor’s owners or officers provide a personal guarantee.
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Owner shall pay Contractor at least monthly for approved invoices, which shall include stored materials, within 30 days of submission, assuming Contractor has provided all reasonably requested prerequisites.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.
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Owner shall not withhold any retention from its payments to Contractor.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.
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Streamed live via the City's website at www.Belmont.gov
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ADJOURNMENT
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Owner shall pay Contractor 100% of its price for mobilization upon completion thereof.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.
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All restoration goals for success and native cover were met or exceeded.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: Hanford completed this contract in
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McCune Mates 4th Thursdays 6:30 p.m.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: City Manager Peninsula Division, League of CA Cities - State and local legislative issues (All Councilmembers invited)- The Peninsula Division includes 36 cities in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara count...
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Exhibit B Exhibit A 39
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: Page 9 SAN RAFAEL CREEK RIPARIAN ENHANCEMENT Marin County, CA Client : Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District 5401 Old Redwood Highway, Ste. 200 Petaluma, CA 94954 Contact : Negin Sagaee (707) 285-8183 NSaghaee@...
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Additionally, the Mayor announced that applications are being accepted for various City Commissions, with a submission deadline of January 9,
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COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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RECESS: 8:27 PM RECONVENED: 8:35 PM
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COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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TOTAL $ 16,057.45 53
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: Page 1 of 2 Council Intergovernmental Assignments for Calendar Year 2026 Update - Staff Report - IGR Assignments Jan 2026 STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: January 27, 2026 Agency: City of Belmont Staff Contact: Jozi Pl...
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Late payments by either party shall bear interest at the same rate, which shall be 18% per annum, unless otherwise agreed.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.
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If Owner has the right to deduct or offset any payment, Contractor shall have an equal right to do so.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.
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Contractor may suspend Work if Owner fails to pay undisputed amounts when due and fails to cure the nonpayment within five business days from written notice thereof.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.
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Statutory lien/bond claim waivers shall be used wherever required or available.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: If the Work is being performed in a state that does not have statutory lien/bond claim waivers required or available, the lien/bond claim waivers shall mirror California’s statutory waivers.
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Contractor’s lien rights shall not be subordinated to any other claimant of Owner.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.
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Contractor has performed a reasonable investigation of the site satisfying itself as to (1) the known and readily observable nature, location, and character of the site and the project, specifically including the surface conditions of the
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: site and the surrounding area, and all structures and obstructions thereon, both natural and man-made, and any subsurface conditions disclosed in writing by Owner; (2) the nature, location, and character of the g...
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Contractor warrants that the Work shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner, according to the plans and specifications, free from defects in design, material, and workmanship, and using new materials unless otherwise specified.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: Contractor specifically disclaims all other Exhibit B Exhibit A 44 Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Maintenance – November 2025 Page 14 warranties implied by law, including the warranty of fitness for a...
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The duration of Contractor’s warranty shall not (a) for construction Work, exceed one year from the substantial completion date of its Work or (b) for dredging Work, exceed the date the area is surveyed for payment.
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Contractor shall not bear the risk of loss for any loss or damage to the Work (a) caused by Owner, Owner’s other contractors, any force majeure events, (b) covered by Owner’s builder’s risk policy, or, if not caused or covered by any of
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: the foregoing, (c)(i) for construction Work, beyond the date of substantial completion or Owner’s beneficial use (in whole or in part) of the Work, whichever occurs earlier, or (ii) for dredging Work, beyond the...
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ZOOM https://belmont-gov.zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 95745673035
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ADJOURNMENT
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The amount of liquidated damages to be assess for Contractor delays shall be negotiated and shall only apply to the extent Contractor and/or its lower tier contractors are responsible for causing the delay.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.
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Contractor’s liability and indemnity obligations for any property damage, physical injury, breach of contract, or other claim, loss, damage, or expense shall be proportional, to the extent of its or its lower tier contractors’ acts or
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: omissions. Contractor shall not be liable for Owner’s or any other party’s acts or omissions, whether active or passive, or be required to indemnity Owner or any other party for such. Owner shall have the same li...
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Contractor’s provision of insurance, including its primary response, additional insured endorsements, and waivers of subrogation, shall be limited to the extent of Contractor’s proportional liability and indemnity obligations.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.
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Contractor shall not be required to waive any rights available to it under the law unless equally applicable to and waived by Owner.
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Except provisions for liquidated damages or damages that are a part of third-party claims that either Party has an obligation to indemnify the other Party from, neither party shall be liable to the other for indirect damages of any kind,
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: including incidental, special, and consequential damages and encompassing, without limitation, loss of use, loss of profit, and loss of business opportunity.
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Contractor may request a change order or pursue a claim against Owner for an increase to the price and/or extension to the schedule when Owner’s or Owner’s other contractors’ acts or omissions, including delays, adversely affect
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: Contractor’s performance of the Work or otherwise cause damage, loss, or expense to Contractor.
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Change orders, and any claimed accord and satisfaction associated therewith, shall encompass only the scope of the change order, not the entirety of the project performed up to the date of the change order.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.
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Change order / claim notice deadlines shall not be less than ten business days from the date Contractor knew of the circumstance giving rise thereto.
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A change order shall utilize the unit prices provided in the contract, if applicable.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: If no such unit price is applicable, the parties will negotiate to reach a mutually agreeable price for the work. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, Contractor shall perform the work on a time and m...
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Force majeure shall include labor, material, equipment, and lower tier contractor shortages due to any pandemic or epidemic, including COVID-19, and all abnormal climate conditions, which shall be defined as all precipitation days for the
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: period of time in excess of the ten year average reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reporting station located closest to the Site. Contractor shall not be responsible for any delay da...
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Attend the meeting in the Council Chambers, Belmont City Hall 2nd floor PUBLIC COMMENT: Public in the Council Chamber present the Clerk a request to speak slip found at the table at the rear of the chamber.
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ADJOURNMENT: If participating virtually use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak. For dial- in comments, call *67 1-(669) 900-6833 (your phone number will appear on the live broadcast if *67 is not dialed prior to the phone number) enter Meeting ID: 9574...
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Contractor shall be given the opportunity to cure any breach of contract or defect in the Work, which it shall commence and diligently continue within a minimum of ten business days from written notice thereof.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.
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In the event of termination for default, Owner may take possession of Contractor’s materials as well as equipment and tools specifically leased for the project.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: All equipment and tools owned or leased for non-project-related reasons by Contractor shall remain in the sole possession of Contractor.
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In the event of termination for convenience, Contractor shall be paid (a) for mobilization, the Work completed to date, and demobilization, each at the rates provided, (b) reasonable costs of termination, and (c) twenty-four percent of
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: those termination costs for overhead and profit. Exhibit B Exhibit A 46 Page 1 of 2 Belmont Village Bike and Pedestrian Project Construction (HAWK Crossing@Hill St) Shared Cost Agreement - Staff Report (2).docx S...
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Owner will obtain all permissions, permits, licenses, and inspections required for Contractor to perform the Work and shall pay all costs associated therewith, excluding only those licenses required to be held by Contractor to generally
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: perform this type of work.
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Furthermore, I certify to the best of my knowledge, sufficient investment liquidity and anticipated revenues are available to meet the Agency's budgeted expenditure requirement for the next six months.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF A.: CITY OF BELMONT TREASURER'S REPORT October 31, 2025 Balance Summary Agency Receipts and Disbursements Summary treasurer report 10-2025 Page 1 of 2 16 Investment Type Issuer Maturity Date Par Amount Current Market...
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Owner will provide all plans, specifications, and other designs services required for the Work – no design services are included in Contractor’s Scope of Work unless explicitly provided in the proposal.
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Owner will provide unlimited and unrestricted access to the site area(s) necessary for the Work.
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Owner will locate and mark or move, as necessary, any permanent or temporary utility, whether active or abandoned, that may be affected by the Work.
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Mosquito Vector Control Annual Update City of Belmont City Council Regular Meeting Agenda January 27, 2026 City Council Chambers City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California NOTICE REGARDING MEETING SCHEDULE The City Council may
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. HIP: meet prior to 7:00 PM for Study Sessions, Closed Sessions, or other Special Topics. All other business will commence at 7:00 PM as a time-certain agenda item. Roll Call A. CLOSED SESSION (6:30 PM) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – E...
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Belmont Village Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project Shared Cost Agreement with Linc Housing Development E.
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Recommendation: Consider modification and approval of minutes Attachments: December 9, 2025 Minutes Recommendation: Motion to approve financial reports. Attachments: October 2025 COB Monthly Report November 2025 COB Monthly Report Recom...
CONSENT BUSINESS A.: Follow-Up: City Council Vice Mayor Appointment and Calendar Year 2026 This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Body on any City matter not on the agenda. The period for public comment at this point in the...
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Community Service Award Presentation Council recognized residential property located at 1010 Notre Dame Ave and commercial properties – Jolly’s Old Fashioned Teas Cream (owners Jason Herrick and Vanessa Green), Salon 1322, Amara restaurant
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ADJOURNMENT: (owners Ajay Walia and Reena Miglani). ii. Beautiful Belmont Awards Presentation Council recognized Clarissa Naftzger and Karl Mittlestadt for their service to the Belmont Community. RECESS: 6:43 PM RECONVENE: 7:00 PM
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City of Belmont, San Mateo Superior Court No. 24-CIV-05819 II.) Friends of Waterdog Open Space, Deniz Bolbol, Joseph P.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. HIP: Cuviello
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