Your Morgan Hill Weekly 411
Week of May 25, 2020
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Happy Memorial Day Weekend Morgan Hill!
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n the midst of all that is happening right now, there are still plenty of ways to honor and remember
the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation.
We encourage everyone to get creative this holiday weekend, keeping the spirit and honor of this very special day.
We thought that we would share some fun ideas that families can enjoy this Memorial Day while remaining socially distant.
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- Create fun & patriotic chalk art murals, or simply write a thank you message to our veterans in sidewalk chalk
- Run a virtual race
- Send a letter to a veteran or their family
- Wear your most patriotic gear and enjoy a family picnic or bike ride
- Plant your summer garden
- Watch some of your favorite patriotic movies
- Go boating at one of our local lakes-Calero and Coyote lakes open up this weekend. Be sure to make a reservation.
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Just a reminder that the City of Morgan Hill will be observing the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 25, 2020. All public safety services will continue as usual, but calls to City Hall and the virtual call center will not be answered. All messages will be returned on Tuesday, May 26.
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During the Santa Clara County Shelter in Place the City of Morgan Hill will not be holding Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training. However, there are ways you can learn more about CERT from your home.
The Morgan Hill Office of Emergency Services wishes you good health and continued progress in your emergency preparedness efforts.
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May is Wildfire Preparedness Month
This is the last week of Wildfire Preparedness Month and during this month we encourage everyone to do your part to prepare for wildfires. Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council has created a
Shelter-in Yard
campaign to help you create a defensible space around your home. Check it out and see how you can prepare today.
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The Economic Development team hosted a series of
Business Resiliency Roundtables
as a way to provide information and support for our businesses in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. These Roundtables were all recorded. We encourage our businesses to view them if you were unable to participate live. They can all be found on the
City's YouTube Channel.
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Great Plates Delivered Santa Clara County Local Restaurant Activation and Emergency Feeding Program
The “Great Plates Delivered” program connects older adults across California to meal delivery services. Santa Clara County seniors and other adults at high risk from COVID-19 can access the program at
mysourcewise.com
or by calling 408-350-3230 (option 1).
Learn more
about the program and who qualifies.
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Stay Updated on the Coronavirus and
Local Sheltering in Place
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As we continue to preserve the progress we have made in case and hospitalization rates and improve our testing and tracing capability, we will be able to move toward opening even more sectors of the economy.
To get there, we need our residents to:
- Wear a face covering while in public. This is required when entering a business.
- Practice physical distancing. Six feet is a minimum. More is better.
- Get tested. Visit sccfreetest.org for locations and guidance.
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Meetings and Opportunities to Engage
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Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 P.M.
The Planning Commission 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/04282020PlanningCommissionMeeting
or by calling in to: (669) 900-9128, then enter the meeting id: 821 32323983
Public comment for Planning Commission meetings 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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City Council Meeting
CANCELLED
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High Speed Rail San Jose to Merced Public Hearing
3:00 P.M. -8:00 P.M.
Due to public health and safety requirements concerning COVID-19, the public hearing for the San Jose to Merced Project Section Draft EIR/EIS will be held via teleconference and online video conference, rather than in-person meeting.This is the only opportunity to provide verbal comment on the Draft EIR/EIS.
• To provide verbal comment
via webinar
:
• To provide verbal comment
via phone only
, call:
- 1 669 900 9128; Webinar ID: 822 5228 4338
• To
observe
the public hearing via live stream:
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Virtual Community Town Hall - Monterey Road Complete Street/Lane Reduction
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Please join us and share your thoughts.
Or Telephone:
+1 669 900 9128
Webinar ID: 841 849 915
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Library, Culture and Arts Commission Meeting
CANCELLED
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City Council Meeting
7:00 P.M.
Agenda will be available on Friday, May 29.
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/060320CityCouncilMeeting
or by calling in to: (669) 900-9128 or +1 253 215 8782, then enter the Webinar id:
838 6356 6504
.
Public comment for City Council meetings will be accepted via email to
ccpubliccomment@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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Public Project and Maintenance Updates
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While You Are Sheltering In Place
Take The Census Online
Using any device with an internet connection, you can visit the
Census Bureau website
to complete the questionnaire in your preferred language. The Census Bureau has also created a
how-to video
that gives step-by-step instructions to complete the 2020 Census questionnaire online.
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Stay Active and Healthy
While Sheltering in Place
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CRC Virtual Membership
The City of Morgan Hill is committed to supporting our community’s health and wellness in partnership with the YMCA at the Centennial Recreation Center (CRC). To provide classes and resources to members during this challenging time, the CRC has launched a Virtual Membership. This virtual platform includes member-only access to on-demand classes taught by CRC instructors, written workouts, a private Facebook group with live classes, at home wellness sessions, and more!
If you’re a CRC member, you should have received an email with the password for the member-only content.
If you’re not a member, you’re invited to participate by clicking the “Become a Member” tab on the website at
www.mhcrcmembers.com
. There is no charge to access the virtual membership during the coronavirus (Covid-19) shelter-in-place order.
If you have any questions, please contact the CRC at 408-782-2128 or email Debbie Vasquez at
Debbie.Vasquez@mhcrc.com
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The State of California's Department of Social Services has announced the
Disaster Recovery Assistance to Immigrants Program (DRAI)
. The state has reached out to social service contractors serving immigrants and asked for these nonprofit partners to help distribute financial assistance to immigrants who are ineligible for any other federal or state aid due to their undocumented status. Catholic Charities of California has been asked to administrate the DRAI program in the Bay Area through each of the local Catholic Charities agencies.
- Catholic Charities has established a hotline 415-324-1011 for individuals to apply for the financial assistance.
- The DRAI Fact Sheet (English and Spanish versions) provides a summary of the program.
- Please check our website at https://www.catholiccharitiesscc.org/drai for more information about the program and frequently asked questions.
This funding will provide much needed assistance to undocumented members of our community who are not eligible for other public relief.
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High Speed Rail
The California High Speed Rail Authority released the
Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement
for the San Jose to Merced project section. It evaluates the impacts and benefits of introducing high-speed rail service between San Jose and the Central Valley. The document was released on April 24, 2020 and will be available for a 45-day public review period ending June 8, 2020.
On May 22, 2020, the California High Speed Rail Authority announced a 15-day extension to the comment period, so it will now end on June 23, 2020.
The San Jose to Merced Project Section Draft EIR/EIS will be held via teleconference and online video conference Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 3:00-8:00pm. Information regarding the Virtual Public Hearing is available
here
.
The Authority created an
Online Open House
to provide enhanced access to the Draft EIR/EIS in response to health and safety directives concerning the novel coronavirus. This Online Open House will be available throughout the public comment period. More information is available on the
City's website
or by visiting the
Authority's website.
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PG&E Residential Customers Will Receive State-Mandated Climate Credit Reducing April Bills
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Morgan Hill Downtown Association
Downtown Morgan Hill is the heart of our community. The effects of COVID-19 Pandemic leading to Shelter-In-Place restrictions have struck a vital nerve in downtown’s vibrancy and future success. On behalf of challenged businesses, the
Morgan Hill Downtown Association
has produced a fun campaign to enhance member exposure and generate financial support. Here’s how you can help:
- There you can purchase Gift Cards on-line from participating businesses
- A GoFundMe campaign has been launched on the page as well. Each donation of $25 or more will earn you 2 entries into our monthly drawing for Gift Cards. At the end of the campaign funds will be equally distributed between the participating businesses
- Patronize the Downtown businesses as often as you can
- Post photos of visits to your social media networks showing your support
- Offer Gift Cards and/or other prizes to the cause by reaching out to us at mhda@morganhilldowntown.org or contacting the MHDA office at 408.779.3190
Please support YOUR downtown. Post this message to your entire network and send to all the contacts in your distribution lists. Tell your friends. Tell your family. Tell their friends and family. It’s not only you, but who you know.
We are here for you, Morgan Hill. We’ll get through this together.
Best Wishes To You And Yours.
Thank you,
David Dindak
President, 2020
Morgan Hill Downtown Association
90 West Main Suite 6
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408-779-3190
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Morgan Hill Historical Society
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Dear Members, Friends, and Community Supporters,
Out of concern for the health and safety of our volunteers and the community, the Morgan Hill Historical Society has canceled all public events for 2020:
- Member Meetings July and October
- Community Picnic and Youth Mariachi Competition - July
- Member and Volunteer BBQ - July
- Founders Dinner - September
- Holiday Boutique - November
- Holiday Teas - December
- History Conversations - monthly
- Historical Downtown Walking Tours - monthly
- Rentals
- The gates to Villa Mira Monte will remain locked and the site closed to the public - so of course there will be no public tours.
We want you to know that we continue to work to “preserve and share history” in this unprecedented time. A newly created Blog (
visit our website
) ties into happenings related to our “Stories from the Past” documentary films as well as historical issues and current events relevant to our region.
We will closely follow the science and social distancing guidelines surrounding COVID-19. When we can safely open the doors to Villa Mira Monte we look forward to welcoming you back. For updates, follow us through our website, Blog, Constant Contact blasts, Facebook posts and newsletter articles.
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Valley Water District News
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Check out the
most recent news
from Valley Water District's News & Events web page, plus highlights including:
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Upper
Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project (Phase 1) Began May 1, 2020
Phase 1 construction of the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project (project) is progressing and preparing for its first full season of construction starting on May 1, 2020.
You may have noticed and wondered why project work is occurring at Lake Silveira, channel digging between Watsonville Road and Monterey Road, and within Llagas Creek downstream of Highway 101 in San Martin/Gilroy area. This project is considered a public works construction project for “Essential Infrastructure” in accordance with the Shelter-In-Place Order issued by the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department.
The project’s contractor, Graniterock Company, and Valley Water are enforcing all public health protocols to ensure worker and public safety and a safe working environment during construction. We ask that the public not approach staff working at the project site.
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VTA News
COVID-19 Service Impacts
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 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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