Your Morgan Hill Weekly 411
News for the Week of September 28, 2020
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The deadline for the 2020 Census is Wednesday September 30th!
Take 10 minutes to make your voice heard. It is extremely important to our community that we count everyone. Future funding, representation, and many decisions for the next 10 years will be based upon the 2020 Census count. Make sure you are counted!
844-330-2020 by September 30th to ensure Santa Clara County’s fair share of federal funding for healthcare, schools, roads, and more.
¡No es demasiado tarde para participar en el censo de 2020!
Visite my2020census.gov o llame 844-330-2020 antes del 30 de septiembre para garantizar la participación justa del condado de Santa Clara en fondos federales para atención médica, escuelas, carreteras y más.
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The Census 2020 Caravan is heading your way!
In collaboration with the City of Gilroy and EAH Housing, the City of Morgan Hill is excited to announce a 2020 Census Caravan encompassing the cities of both Morgan Hill and Gilroy.
The caravan will be this Sunday, September 27th from 1-2 pm in Morgan Hill, and 2-3pm in Gilroy.
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November 3, 2020
General Election Information
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Vote Proud, Avoid the Crowd
Skip the lines and vote from home! Every registered voter will be mailed a vote by mail ballot; there are also in-person early voting options. There are many ways to vote safely; it is your choice.
No stamp, no problem
All voters will receive a free postage paid return envelope with your vote by mail ballot. Mail your ballot and avoid the crowds on election day!
October 19, 2020
If you have moved, changed your name or political affiliation, you must re-register to vote.
California is taking proactive steps to safeguard the vote-by-mail process. For more information on how your vote-by-mail ballot is safe, secure, and reliable, view this email sent out by California Secretary of State, Alex Padilla.
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Election Guide and Election Information
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Stay Updated on the Coronavirus and
Local Sheltering in Place
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Wash Your Hands
20 seconds
+ soap
+ water
is a powerful combo!
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Get Tested
Santa Clara County continues to test people who have symptoms or do not have symptoms so that we can better understand how the virus is moving in our community.
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Meetings and Opportunities to Engage |
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Sunday, September 27, 2020 |
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Census Caravan
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Morgan Hill
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Gilroy
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020 |
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Valley Transportation Authority
Draft 2021 Transit Service Plan Virtual Community Meeting
11:00 A.M.
VTA is developing three service plan options for community feedback and ultimate VTA Board consideration will be implemented in February 2021. Each draft 2021 Transit Service Plan scenario will be leaner than our pre-COVID service to reflect the financial impact of COVID on VTA’s transit budget. We are asking the public to review and provide feedback on each scenario individually.
VTA will host two virtual community meetings that will feature a presentation from staff and opportunities for the public to ask questions and provide input.
For more information regarding the proposals visit the VTA website.
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Special Planning Commission Meeting
Public Hearing To Receive Input on Juan Hernandez - MH Medical Properties (Lillian Commons) project
7:00 P.M.
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to receive input on the proposed GPA2019-0005/ZA2019-0016/SD2019-0007/EA2019-0023: Juan Hernandez – MH Medical Properties (Lillian Commons) project as stated above.
Lillian Commons proposes construction of an urgent care facility; medical building; medical office/hospital; a three-story parking garage with 500 spaces; a commercial retail/restaurant building; and a maximum 200-unit multi-family residential development. This project requires a General Plan change from Service Commercial to Mixed-Use Flex and the creation of a Planned Development zoning district and associated Master Plan. The results of this Planning Commission meeting will be a recommendation to City Council. City Council makes the final decision on this application. It is anticipated City Council will hear this application in October or November.
Details about the individual permit applications, plans and environmental analysis information can be located on the project page.
The Planning Commission meeting will be held via video conference and is open to the public. All interested persons may participate and be heard by joining the video conference at: http://bit.ly/092920PlanningCommissionMtg
or by calling into the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and entering the Webinar ID: 829 5280 6482.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020 |
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Last Day to Take the 2020 Census
All Day
Today is your last day to take the 2020 Census.
If you haven't done so yet...
VISIT https://my2020census.gov/ NOW!
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Saturday, October 3, 2020 |
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Launch of Sidewalk Saturdays
South Sidewalk of East 3rd Street
10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Our Morgan Hill Economic Development team is happy to announce the launch of Sidewalk Saturdays, an outdoor pop up retail marketplace along the south sidewalk of East 3rd Street between Monterey Road and Depot Street, starting October 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through the end of the year, weather permitting. There will be no street closures.
This retailer’s market is part of the City of Morgan Hill’s Economic Recovery Plan to support businesses during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place. Sidewalk Saturdays will provide non-food retailers an opportunity to showcase and sell their wares while at the same time creating a street activation that will attract or encourage visitors to stay longer and shop in Downtown. This program is part of the City’s Buy Local campaign, encouraging residents to support local businesses. We are inviting Downtown retailers to participate in Sidewalk Saturdays by activating their sidewalks with displays and extend the energy of Sidewalk Saturday’s throughout Downtown.
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Public Project and Maintenance Updates
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VTA News
Check out the most recent news from Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Draft 2021 Transit Service Plan
VTA is developing three service plan options for community feedback and ultimate VTA Board consideration will be implemented in February 2021. VTA will host two virtual community meetings that will feature a presentation from staff and opportunities for the public to ask questions and provide input.
For more information or to register for a virtual meeting visit the VTA website.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15, 2020 through October 15, 2020. The Santa Clara County Library District is celebrating the month with events for people of all ages. For information on National Hispanic Heritage Month activities, view the flyer (English/Spanish).
Santa Clara County Library District is offering
Grab & Go Supper Meals now available at South County locations. For more information and locations view the flyer. (English/Spanish)
View all services available at the Morgan Hill Library for Fall 2020. (English/Spanish)
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Drop-In Internet Access
The Edward Boss Prado Foundation is providing "Drop-In" internet access to students in need of internet for distance learning.
No appointment or identification needed, and the program is free.
This program is available Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 am -12 noon at 35 Peebles Avenue, Morgan Hill.
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Morgan Hill City Hall
Office Hours
City of Morgan Hill offices are closed due to the County shelter-in-place order.
If you have questions or concerns during this time please call our virtual call center.
408.767.6404
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Messages will be returned within 24 hours.
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Elected Officials
County Supervisor
District 1:
California State Assembly District 30:
Robert Rivas
California State Senate District 17:
U.S. Congressional District 19:
City of Morgan Hill
Advisory Commissions:
City of Morgan Hill Advisory Committees:
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