Kenneth Stenquist

This Strategic Plan for Belmont outlines the city's future direction, stemming from discussions initiated in 2020 and updated in 2023. The plan aims to maintain fiscal responsibility and build on momentum by focusing on five key Strategic Focus Areas: Infrastructure & Mobility, Economic Development & Housing, Fiscal & Organizational Sustainability, Public Safety, and Quality of Life. It serves as a roadmap for addressing critical issues and achieving a unified community vision.

The committee meeting focused on aligning sub-committees and participants to address middle school enrollment strategies. Key topics included the proposed sub-committee structure for parent and student choice drivers, events and marketing activities review, and program offerings review. Additionally, the committee discussed the results of the spring middle school enrollment survey, covering topics such as school choice preferences, programmatic interests, and qualitative research strategies including interviews and focus groups.

The City of Belmont's Age-Friendly Action Plan outlines a strategic roadmap to foster a community that is inclusive, accessible, and supportive of residents of all ages, ensuring they can thrive and maintain independence. The plan is structured around nine key domains: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings, Transportation, Housing, Social Participation, Communication and Information, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment, Community Support and Health Services, and Emergency Services. Its primary goals include enhancing the quality of life for older adults, promoting wellness, broadening services, and engaging the community through various projects and policies to adapt to an aging population.

This document details a panel presentation hosted by the Clinical Psychology department, titled "Professional Pathways Panel." The discussion featured NDNU alumni and professionals in the mental health field sharing their career paths, how they utilize their degrees, and addressing common misconceptions about working in the field. Key topics included Dr. Ali's work with formally incarcerated women, Katie's career transition from high-tech to therapy and her current role in creating the "Healthy Minds" program at Sutter Health, and Louise's extensive background spanning nonprofit work, county services, conservatorship, and crisis line operations, all while pursuing a second career.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A Single-Family Design Review for a property on Notre Dame Avenue was approved. The commission also discussed and approved Zoning Text Amendments related to the Housing Element, development standards in the Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) District, parking requirements, and other zoning code updates, recommending City Council adoption with specific modifications related to residential care facilities, housing development projects, and transitional yards. Updates were provided on upcoming meetings and an appeal regarding a residential development project.