Belmont council approves consent agenda including sidewalk, stormwater and yard‑waste actions

Belmont City Council approved a 16‑item consent agenda Nov. 3 that bundled routine minutes approvals with a series of capital and operating adjustments.

Highlights of the consent package included: - Budget Amendment #4 to repair a downtown kiosk at Sto Park; staff presented two quotes and recommended the lower bid of $13,426.02. - Budget Amendment #5 to create authority and budget for up to 500 yard‑waste rollout carts; the city will set the cart purchase fee at $85 and staff said the full‑order budget is for pricing flexibility though the city may order fewer units initially. - Award of the Popper Street Phase 2 capital improvement project (stormwater/paving) to the only responsive bidder; staff reported a bid amount of $575,246.10 and recommended appropriations drawn from restricted street funds ($385,247) and stormwater capital ($190,000). - An amendment to City of Belmont Ordinance 71.03 to restrict large truck through‑traffic on selected streets (including a portion of Doug Avenue and segments of 6th and Brook Streets) was included in the consent package. - A budget amendment appropriated $82,434 from general fund balance to purchase two vehicles for Recreation and Community Development rather than leasing, a staff recommendation based on expected low annual mileage.

Councilors used the consent discussion to clarify details — for example, whether the kiosk is a single failing unit, how the yard‑waste purchase would be phased, and whether residents can continue to use personal bins under the new program — and staff promised follow‑up clarity on delivery timelines and whether user data for kiosks is available. After questions, the council moved, seconded and unanimously approved the consent agenda.