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Nov. 13, 2024

News and Information from the City of Mountain View [ http://www.mountainview.gov ].






Get Involved: Housing and Community Development Priorities





Consolidated Plan Workshop




The City of Mountain View is in the process of updating its five-year federal Consolidated Plan, which sets priorities for local housing and community development. The Plan and these priorities will inform the City's use of two federal funding programs (Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME). The Consolidated Plan is developed through a regional process led by the County of Santa Clara and in coordination with the City of Mountain View and other participating cities.

The County is now conducting county-wide outreach for the 2025-30 Consolidated Plan to assist participating cities in identifying housing CDBG and HOME funding priorities.

Upcoming virtual-only public workshops include:

*Thursday, Nov. 14*
*6:30 - 8 p.m.*
Register online [ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xY8DRnJTQbmIvFjR2t4VAw#/registration ] (Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation available)

*Wednesday, Nov. 20*
*6:30 - 8 p.m.*
Register online [ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y05aLtv_S9OX2M6zyPUssw#/registration ] (Spanish and Mandarin interpretation available)

Another way the community can give feedback on local housing and community development priorities is through the Community Survey [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SantaClaraCommunity ], which runs through Sunday, Dec. 1.

For more information, visit LetsTalkHousingSCC.org [ https://www.letstalkhousingscc.org/ ].






VTA US 101 Interchanges Project Open House





VTA US 101 Interchange Map





The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is leading an interchanges improvement project to reconstruct the U.S. 101 Interchanges at San Antonio Road and Charleston Road/Rengstorff Avenue in Mountain View and Palo Alto. The project is being designed in collaboration with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the cities of Mountain View and Palo Alto.

VTA is hosting a community open house to provide an overview of the proposed project and schedule. 

*Thursday, Nov. 14*
*6 - 7:30 p.m.*
*Mountain View Community Center*
*201 S. Rengstorff Ave.*

The project aims to improve mobility, access and safety for all travel modes including pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders; improve access to the future planned development in the vicinity; and improve traffic operations at the freeway interchanges and the adjacent local street network. Project improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists directly support elements of the North Bayshore Precise Plan. The project is currently in the environmental clearance phase and is receiving funding from the VTA 2016 Measure B program. 

For more information, visit US 101 Interchanges Improvement Project [ https://www.vta.org/projects/us-101-interchanges-improvement-project-san-antonio-rd-charleston-rdrengstorff-ave ].






Biodiversity & Urban Forest Plan Survey





Biodiversity Survey




The City of Mountain View is developing a first-of-its-kind plan in the Bay Area. This comprehensive plan will set clear goals to enhance environmental sustainability, promote climate resilience, and ensure health benefits for the community by maintaining and fostering vegetation, habitats and trees more effectively.

This effort will also involve integrating and expanding the City’s 2015 Community Tree Master Plan into a broader vision for improving our urban forest.

The survey is open until the end of November so don’t miss your chance to share your thoughts! Take the survey today at BiodiversityMV.com [ https://collaborate.mountainview.gov/biodiversity ]






Save the Date for Annual Holiday Tradition

Tree Lighting Celebration





Tree Lighting 2023




The annual Community Tree Lighting Celebration returns in December! The free event will feature entertainment, photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus' Storytime on the Plaza, Holidays Around the World, train rides, arts and crafts, multiple photo stops and refreshments

*Monday, Dec. 9*
*5:30 - 8:30 p.m.*
*Civic Center Plaza*
*500 Castro St.*

Over the next few weeks, Downtown Mountain View will begin its transformation into a Winter Wonderland with additional decorations and new lighted displays along the 100 -  500 blocks of Castro Street.






Successful Change of Season for

Citywide Garage Sale





Garage Sale Couple

The Citywide Garage Sale held on Sept. 14 and 15 was a big success with a total of 177 households registered for this year’s event. The event highlighted the City’s zero waste goals by promoting reuse, with an estimated 182.5 tons of items being sold or donated.

Following the garage sale, staff conducted a post-event survey. Per the survey, a 55% majority would like to continue having the sale in September, followed by 27% preferring to hold the event in May, 13% had no preference on the time of year, and 5% proposed other times of year.

Based on these results, next year’s event is being planned for mid-September 2025.







2025 Minimum Wage Rate Information





Minimum Wage





The 2025 Mountain View minimum wage will be $19.20 as of Jan. 1, 2025. This is a $0.45 increase from the 2024 rate of $18.75. The annual minimum wage rate adjustment is based on the Consumer Price Index in the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area [ https://www.bls.gov/regions/west/ ].

The City’s Minimum Wage webpage has been updated, and includes official notices in four languages (English, Spanish, Russian, and Mandarin). 

Find more details at Mountain View Minimum Wage [ https://econdev.mountainview.gov/resources/city-minimum-wage ].






The View Teen Center 10th Anniversary





Teen Center Open




The View Teen Center is turning 10!  All ages are welcome to celebrate this extraordinary anniversary. There will be ice cream and cake, mini golf and other games, inflatables and giveaways.

*Friday, Nov. 15*
*6 - 8 p.m.*
*The View Teen Center*
*263 Escuela Ave.*

For the past decade, the Teen Center has been a welcoming and safe place for youth to gather after a long day of school. There is something there for everyone, including:


* A study room with computers, a mini library and school supplies.
* A kitchen that offers daily snacks, a snack bar and cooking classes.
* A game room with a pool table, ping pong table, air hockey table and more.
* A makerspace with sewing machines and endless arts and crafts supplies.
* Multiple outdoor spaces with a basketball hoop, garden, and a grass area for relaxing, sports and socializing.

For more information on what the Teen Center has to offer, visit The View Teen Center [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/youth-teens/teen-programs/the-view-teen-center/-fbclid-IwY2xjawGgb1lleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSGjzSJVz1B_qnOuKk9QIrtb1QV-pphlF_VtYL6UtVz2SXH7QcrJbJ9ZyQ_aem_x-ROcVpq3CMcZdpGF5itXg ].






*Mountain View Holiday Bazaar*





Holiday Gifts




It’s that festive time of year! The Holiday Bazaar returns to the Mountain View Senior Center. This event is a handmade craft fair showcasing over 40 vendors selling a variety of items from jewelry, knitting, ceramics, wood carvings and more. Doors open at 10 a.m. for a day full of shopping, local entertainment, kids crafts and a raffle. 

*Saturday, Nov. 23*
*10 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
*Mountain View Senior Center*
*266 Escuela Ave.*

All ages are welcome to attend this free event!  For more information, please contact the Mountain View Senior Center at 650-903-6330 or visit Mountain View Holiday Bazaar [ http://mountainview.gov/HolidayBazaar?fbclid=IwAR3jdH-oW_eseV4YPQZQSium9xTuD5HJPv9jE_KkWNvq7Ioaf8fcMLXF_6o ].






Fixit Clinic Next Weekend





Fixit Clinic




Fixit Clinics are fun, “do-it-together” free workshops where you collaborate with Fixit Coach volunteers to learn how to repair your broken items. These hands-on events take place in well-equipped workspaces with specialty tools and volunteer coaches available to help you with troubleshooting.

Bring your electronic gadgets, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, bicycles, fabric items, and more for assessment, disassembly and possible repair.

*Saturday, Nov. 23*
*11 a.m. - 2 p.m.*
*Maker Nexus*
*1330 Orleans Dr., Sunnyvale*

The events aim to build your confidence and knowledge. Whether you fix it or not, you will gain insights into how things are made and connect with others in the community! All ages are welcome and the events are family friendly.

This event is sponsored by the Recycling & Waste Reduction Commission of Santa Clara County.

Register for the clinic using this form [ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBewZzwa_ZJQW7USbx4lHc2ykCvvytjmr6_2-6m4C-HdBTww/viewform ]. For more information on how to get involved with Fixit Clinics, visit the Fixit Clinic [ https://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/ ].






What's OnStage *@
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts*





The Nutcracker

Pacific Ballet Company will present a sensory-friendly adaptation of The Nutcracker






Experience the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Some of MVCPA's upcoming events are featured below. For all upcoming performances, visit MVCPA.com [ https://www.mvcpa.com/ ].

*Nov. 16 - 24* | *Mary Poppins* | Peninsula Youth Theatre | Travel to the rooftops of London as we “Step in Time” with the practically perfect Mary Poppins. This heart-warming story is brought to life through iconic musical numbers, show stopping choreography and a cast of supercalifragilisticexpialidouciously talented young actors! | Tickets [ https://tickets.mvcpa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=632 ]

*Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 *| *33rd Annual Nutcracker *| Pacific Ballet Company | Pacific Ballet Academy proudly presents its 33rd Annual Nutcracker. This exciting production has been widely praised for its excellent choreography and dancers. Pacific Ballet's dancers will greet you as you enter the theater. See the holiday brought to life as young Clara journeys to the land of Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince. Tickets [ https://tickets.mvcpa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=651 ]

*Nov. 29, 2 p.m. *| *Sensory-Friendly* *33rd Annual Nutcracker *| Pacific Ballet Company | This sensory-friendly performance offers guests and families living with autism or other special needs an opportunity to enjoy “The Nutcracker” in a safe and accepting environment. An inclusive space is created with special considerations such as scaled-down production elements (lights, sound, etc.), wheelchair accommodations and a quiet zone outside the performance space.  Tickets [ https://tickets.mvcpa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=650 ]






Upcoming Events

For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents [ https://www.mountainview.gov/cityevents/ ].

*Nov. 14* | Consolidated Plan Public Workshop [ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xY8DRnJTQbmIvFjR2t4VAw#/registration ] | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Virtual

**Nov. 14* | *VTA US 101 Interchanges Project Workshop [ https://www.vta.org/projects/us-101-interchanges-improvement-project-san-antonio-rd-charleston-rdrengstorff-ave ]* | *6 - 8 p.m. | Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

**Nov. 15* | *The View Teen Center 10th Anniversary Celebration [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/youth-teens/teen-programs/the-view-teen-center/-fbclid-IwY2xjawGghANleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXQrqTb2QGRix4dQV-ZSgbQ1kgzW_fFHs-EXP3yssDqA4sRD8ghsAVuN0Q_aem_CjYjqk2mgAejnhFEXHwwOQ ] *| *6 - 8 p.m. | The View Teen Center, 263 Escuela Ave.

*Nov. 20* | Consolidated Plan Public Workshop [ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y05aLtv_S9OX2M6zyPUssw#/registration ] | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Virtual

*Nov. 23* | Holiday Bazaar [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/holiday-bazaar ] | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave.

*Nov. 23* | Fixit Clinic [ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBewZzwa_ZJQW7USbx4lHc2ykCvvytjmr6_2-6m4C-HdBTww/viewform ] | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Maker Nexus, 1330 Orleans Dr., Sunnyvale

*Nov. 28, 29* | Thanksgiving Holiday Closure | All Day | Most City Offices

*Dec. 9* | Community Tree Lighting Celebration [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/special-events/community-tree-lighting-celebration ] | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.






*AskMV at Your Service*

Available 24/7, Ask Mountain View is an easy way to send your questions, concerns and compliments directly to City staff who can help you. Download the app or submit a request online at MountainView.gov/AskMV [ https://www.mountainview.gov/askmv ].








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