Your Morgan Hill Weekly 411
News for the Week of January 11, 2021
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Happy 2021 Morgan Hill!
2020 was a challenging year to say the least and a year of tremendous struggle for many living in Santa Clara County. But there were also many positive and significant contributions made by individuals and organizations throughout the County.
On December 14, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors recognized individuals and organizations for courage, innovation, and outstanding community service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Service medals were awarded to non-profits and service agencies, Supervisor’s medals were awarded to individuals, and the President’s medals were awarded for exemplary service.
The recognitions included the following individuals and organizations from Morgan Hill:
President’s Medal
Jesse Winnen, EMS Battalion Chief, Morgan Hill Fire Department
Supervisor Mike Wasserman’s Medal
Noel Weeks, Nurse, Morgan Hill Unified School District
Kristin Stonehouse, Human Resources Specialist, Morgan Hill Unified School District
Christina Turner, City Manager, City of Morgan Hill
Marcus Hernandez, Fire Marshall, Morgan Hill Fire Department
Service Medal
Morgan Hill Restaurant Group
Morgan Hill Community Foundation
The Edward Boss Prado Foundation
Please join us in recognizing and thanking these local individuals and organizations for their effort, actions, and services to the community during these challenging times.
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Curbside Pick-up (Pink Zones):
You may have noticed the pink signs throughout the downtown indicating reserved parking and wondered what the reserved parking was for.
The City has established curbside pick-up (Pink Zones) throughout downtown for safe, quick, and convenient pick up of food or other retail items from local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The parking spaces with Pink Zone signs are reserved for pick-up only.
Thank you for helping to support our downtown businesses by keeping these spaces free and available for pick-up.
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Teen Leaders Receive Youth Action Project Grant to Fight Vaping
Morgan Hill’s Warriors Against Vaping and E-Cigarettes (WAVE) team recently received a Youth Action Project Grant from Breathe California and the Santa Clara County Public Health Department to create a campaign to increase teen awareness of the health dangers of vaping and tobacco use.
This grant, in the amount of $3,500, will enable WAVE to purchase promotional giveaway items and provide support for various activities within the awareness campaign. Plans for the campaign include hosting virtual anti-vaping/tobacco awareness events addressing the reality of peer pressure and a variety of social media and virtual challenges that promote healthy competition among teens to engage in anti-vaping/tobacco activities, with the ultimate goal of getting teens to pledge not to vape.
WAVE’s first virtual event will be held on:
- Friday, January 15th, 6pm – 7pm and will be hosted through Zoom.
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Stay Updated on the Coronavirus and
Local Sheltering in Place
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Mandatory Directive:
Capacity Limitations
There are new updates to the capacity limitations directive. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, businesses are required to close workplace kitchens and break rooms for eating, drinking, and for any gathering. These areas are particularly high-risk spaces because they tend to be small and/or poorly ventilated, and if people are able to eat and drink there, they have to remove their masks to do so.
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Get Tested in Morgan Hill |
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Meetings and Opportunities to Engage |
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021 |
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Free COVID-19 Testing
Council Chamber Building
9:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Testing will be by appointment only. This testing site is not designed to test individuals with symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals with symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for evaluation and testing.
To make an appointment:
Once all appointments are filled, this location will no longer appear for scheduling on the website. You can schedule from your phone or from a computer using a web browser other than Internet Explorer.
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Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 P.M.
The City Council Meeting will be live-streamed on Channel 17 and on the City’s website.
Those members of the public wishing to participate remotely may do so via the electronic meeting at: https://bit.ly/PlanningCommissionMtg or by calling in to: (669) 900-9128, then enter the meeting id: 862 0324 6251
Public comment for this meeting will be accepted via email to pcpubliccomment@morganhill.ca.gov. Members of the public participating in the electronic meeting wishing to speak may do so during public comment.
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Thursday, January 14, 2021 |
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Virtual Town Hall
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Please join us for our Virtual Community Town Hall meeting now held on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Bring your questions and comments for an open discussion with the City's Leadership Team.
Or Telephone: 1-669-900-9128 enter Webinar ID: 841 849 915#
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WAVE Virtual Event
6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Information sharing and Art Contest for youth ages 13 – 18. Teens will learn more about Warriors Against Vaping and E-cigarettes (WAVE) and will be participating in an art contest.
WAVE subcommittee members are looking for three new anti-tobacco designs to make stickers and magnets. Drawing skills are not required and good ideas count too!
The event is FREE, but you must be registered to participate.
Eventbrite link:
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Saturday, January 16, 2021 |
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Thursday, January 21, 2021 |
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Growth in Morgan Hill
A Webinar from Leadership Morgan Hill in partnership with the City of Morgan Hill
5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Join us for a virtual look into the history of residential growth, the economic development, as well as the commercial/industrial growth from the perspective of elected officials and engaged citizens from Morgan Hill.
Guest Speakers: Christina Turner, Chris Ghione, Edith Ramirez, Larry Carr, Miguel Jimenez and Rene Spring
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6iz-S0yYQsS2ZX-Oq02JeA
For more information please email: info@leadershipmorganhill.org
www.leadershipmorganhill.org
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Public Project and Maintenance Updates
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Darren Dean Vocational Education Grant
The Rotary Club of Morgan Hill is offering financial aid to Adults, age 17+, who live in the Morgan Hill Unified School District boundaries.
The Darren Dean Vocational Education Grant supports people who want experience and knowledge in skilled labor, such as the construction trades. Due date is March 15, 2021. See the attached flyer for additional information.
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SCCLD Goes Fine Free in 2021
The Santa Clara County Library District is happy to announce the elimination of late fines for all SCCLD materials. Existing fines will also be forgiven, so patrons may start the New Year with a clean slate.
Please see the news release HERE for additional details.
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COVID-19 Disaster Relief Program
The Morgan Hill Community Foundation (MHCF) is continuing to accept applications for grants in support of local COVID-19 related relief efforts.
For more information view the press release HERE.
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MHUSD Announces Virtual Drop-in Support for Students
Virtual "Drop-in" mental health support is now available for MHUSD students.
Motivational Mondays are held the 1st Monday of every month from 9:00am-10:00am.
Wellness Wednesdays are held the 1st Wednesday of every month from 1:00pm-2:00pm
View the flyer for information on how to join either session.
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VTA News
VTA operates essential service during Stay-At-Home Order
Check out the most recent news from Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
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Morgan Hill City Hall
Office Hours
City of Morgan Hill offices are closed due to the current State Stay Home 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:
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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