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BELVEDERE E-NEWSLETTER: September 30, 2021

From the City Manager Craig Middleton

As beautiful autumn light signals the change to the newseason, the pace of activity is picking up at City Hall. Weare pleased to be open again to the public and to beengaging with residents on numerous new and ongoingissues. Our focus on maintaining and improving theCity’s critical infrastructure continues with road repairs;

a new set of sidewalk and safety improvements in the offing; and more refineddesign underway for the project to protect Belvedere’s access routes, utilitysystems, and flood barriers from earthquake and rising seas. Each of thesesubjects will come before the City Council and public during the comingmonths.

The City is also gearing up for a revision to its Housing Element – the part ofthe general plan that provides parameters for housing development inBelvedere. This effort will involve a number of important public conversationsover the next year to determine how best to plan for new housing in light ofstrict State housing mandates that we are now facing. Also this Fall, we arelikely to receive an application for proposed new housing across from City Hallin the Mallard Road area; the proposal will be discussed at PlanningCommission and City Council meetings after it is received by the City.

Thanks to the efforts of our citizenry and our health professionals, Marin isleading the State in COVID vaccinations and correspondingly low case rates. Inour county as of this writing, 97% of people 12 years old and over have receivedone shot of the vaccine, and 92% are fully vaccinated. I am pleased to reportthat 100% of Belvedere city staff are vaccinated. This portends well for the yearahead.

Please Take the Poll

Belvedere Residents may be selected to participate in animportant poll regarding City matters this week. If you arecontacted by e-mail or phone, please take the time to respond

to the poll (and please check your spam filter). We value youropinion!

Belvedere's 125th BirthdayBash was a WonderfulSuccess!

On September 4th, over 450 peoplecame out to celebrate Belvedere's125th Birthday at Community Park.The festivities included live music,food venders, wine, balloon andbubble blowers, and a viewing of 'ThePrincess Bride.'

Thanks to event organizers JamesCampbell, Adam Gavzer, and SandyDonnell for putting on such a fantasticevent for the entire community toenjoy.

Supervisor Stephanie Moulton-Peters, SenatorMike McGuire and Mayor James Campbell.

The Birthday event could not havehappened without the help of thegenerous donors and volunteers.Happy Birthday, Belvedere!

To view Belvedere's 125thCelebration video 'One Thing I loveabout Belvedere.' please visit theCity's website.

Ways To Conserve Water

Marin Water is offering conservation tips, water-efficient fixtures, rebates andprograms to help you conserve during this drought. They also provide freephone consultations to help you find the conservation programs and rebatesthat work best for you. For an appointment, call 415.945.1523 or

email Conservation@MarinWater.org.

OutdoorsReplace your lawn with our Cash for Grass rebate program.Install a pool and/or spa cover to prevent evaporation.Install a graywater system that reuses laundry water for irrigation. Install a rain barrel or cistern.Drive your beautifully dirty car. A dirty car is a badge of honor during adrought. We have Drive-it-Dirty car window clings available in the lobbyof our offices at 220 Nellen Ave., Corte Madera, CA 94925.

IndoorsCheck for leaks and fix them promptly. Install a hot water recirculating device. Turn off the water when brushing your teeth.Take shorter showers. Capture and reuse water from your shower. Do laundry and dishes only when you have a full load.Don't flush the toilet as often. Each flush you skip saves water.Refer to this chart for guidance on recommended water use per person.

More Ways to SaveInstall a Flume flow meter and access real-time waterusage data on your phone or computer. It’s easy to installand straps on to your existing water meter. We offer free water-efficient hose shutoff nozzles, faucetaerators and showerheads for our customers. Email us atConservation@MarinWater.org.Are you a #SuperSaver? Share your #WaterSavingStory with us to befeatured on our Super Saver page and our social media networks. Weappreciate all of our customers' efforts to save every drop.

Visit Marin Water for more information.

Belvedere Police Department Working with theRichardson's Bay Regional Agency

On September 22nd, the Belvedere Police Department assisted theRichardson's Bay Regional Agency in removing marine debris that was locatedapproximately ¼ mile from the western shore of Belvedere. The marine debriswas successfully removed and towed to a shipyard in Richmond for properdisposal.

The Belvedere Police Department continues to assist the Richardson's BayRegional Agency upon request with an emphasis on patrolling Belvedere’swaters. For more information on the Richard’s Bay Regional Agency, please visit theirwebsite.

Stay Engaged, Educated and Fit byRegistering for Programs Through TheRanch

Mat Pilates with Susan Sunday, Tuesdays and

Fridays, 9:00-10:00am at Belvedere CommunityCenter. $16 per drop-in ($18 non-res) or $140/10class fitness pass. Pilates will strengthen your core,reduce lower back pain, balance your body andposture, and aid in injury prevention. Increase yourstamina by building overall body strength, flexibility,and muscle toning, along with feeling less stressedand more focused. Due to its low-impact nature, thisclass is for everyone across all walks of life. Thursday Anusara Yoga withMegan Scott. Thursdays 9:00-10:00am andSundays 10:00-11:30am at the Belvedere Community Center. $16 per drop-in ($18 non-res) or $140 for 10 classes. This is a live, in-person, class usingthe Anusara yoga principles of alignment and heart-oriented teachings,muscular conditioning, breathing, guided imagery, meditation and deeprelaxation. *These classes are also available via Zoom Duplicate Bridge with David Blohm. Thursday and Friday bridge clubs atBelvedere Community Center are back! Thursday is focused on 1000’sDuplicate Bridge from 10:45am – 2:30pm while Friday is 2000’s DuplicateBridge from 11:30am-3:30pm. All weekly duplicate bridge games aresanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League. The game is stratified.Residents $10 drop in; Non-Residents $12 Drop in. All players must showproof of vaccination and wear a mask during play per Marin Countyguidance. Tables are spaced apart for added safety and comfort. Come with apartner or call David at (415) 272-8329.

For more information visit The Ranch.

Music at Old St. Hilary's

Sunday, October 10, 2021, 4 p.m.Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band

Bay Area based Crying Uncle Bluegrass Bandis widely recognized as one of the most excitingyoung bands playing acoustic music. Their uniquemix of Bluegrass, Dawg, Jazz and original music hasbrought them critical acclaim and attracted adedicated following.

Tickets $20, general & $15, seniors/youths: advance purchase available at theLandmarks Office (415-435-1853), Tiburon Town Hall and brown paper.

More information:415-435-1853.www.landmarks-society.org,

California's Voting By MailBecomes Permanent

California will now mail ballots to voters in allelections, extending a practice temporarilyadopted during the COVID-19 pandemic to

prevent the spread of the virus at polling locations.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 37 this week, authored byAssemblyman Marc Berman, D-Menlo Park, which requires county electionsofficials to mail a ballot to every active registered voter for all elections. Voterscan still choose to vote at physical polling locations.

For information on elections and how to register to vote, visit the County ofMarin's Elections department.

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