Your July 15, 2019 Morgan Hill Weekly 411
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Hello Morgan Hill!
It's time to get serious about your emergency preparedness. We remind you often, but we are asking you to make it a priority this week!
With the earthquakes in Southern California as a reminder of the ongoing concern of earthquakes, the very real possibility that we will experience at least one, if not multiple,
PG&E Power Safety Shut Downs in our area over the next few months, and our increased danger of wildfire, there is just no excuse not to be prepared. The time is now!
Make preparedness a priority for you, your family and our community! Being prepared is your best defense!
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Engage Morgan Hill
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s a community conversation about services, funding and priorities. It will be a year long community engagement process that will take us right through the next next two year budget development and adoption for fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22.
The
Engage Morgan Hill Community Advisory Group
met for the first time on Saturday, June 29th. It was a great first meeting with wonderful, committed community members who want to help shape the future of Morgan Hill. The following links provide you with information that was sent to the Advisory Group as follow-up to the meeting.
Handouts from June 29
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Meeting
Homework
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Upcoming Meetings to Attend if Possible (Meetings will be recorded, live streamed and broadcast on Channel 17)
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- July 17, 6:00PM City Council Meeting
- July 26, 9:00AM – 4:00PM - City Council Mid-Year Goal Setting Check in
Other information you may want to become familiar with
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Reading recommended by members of the group:
Next Meeting
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Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 9:00am – 11:00am in the City Council Chamber. The topic for this meeting will be the City Budget with a focus on the General Fund.
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Meetings and Opportunities to Engage
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Tuesday July 16, 2019
Walk With Your Pup
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5:30 pm
Morgan Hill Dog Park
171 W Edmundson Avenue
Bring your dog and join community members on this guided walk around Morgan Hill!
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
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7:00 PM
Morgan Hill City Council Chamber
17555 Peak Avenue
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Community Input on Future Park Development and Grant Funding Possibilities
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7:00 to 8:00 PM
Morgan Hill City Council Chamber Building - West Conference Room
17555 Peak Avenue
The City of Morgan Hill is in the planning process for future park development. The City is hosting a series of meetings to discuss this planning effort and obtain input from the community regarding potential park amenities. This is the fifth of five workshops.
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Wednesday July 17, 2019
Update from the California High Speed Rail Authority on the Preferred Alternative Alignment
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6:00 PM
Morgan Hill City Council Chamber
17555 Peak Avenue
The California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has identified a preferred alternative alignment for the San Jose to Merced project section. The CHSRA has evaluated four different alternative alignments and recently announced Alternative 4 as the preferred alternative.
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7:00 PM
Morgan Hill City Council Chamber
17555 Peak Avenue
Agenda Item Preview:
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Thursday July 18, 2019
House Sharing Program Informational Event
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center
17000 Monterey Road
You’re invited to learn more about the County of Santa Clara House Sharing Program. Open to residents of Morgan Hill and Gilroy, and those who work in the area, we invite you to come learn more about the House Sharing Program, hear from currently housed participants, and various guest speakers.
Refreshments and light snacks will be provided
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City of Morgan Hill Affordable First Time Home Buyer Program
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6:00 PM
Morgan Hill City Council Chamber
17555 Peak Avenue
To learn more, households should attend a free orientation: Please register at
www.HouseKeys.org
select Morgan Hill and go to “Event Registration”.
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Friday July 19, 2019
Resident Free Day at the Centennial Recreation Center
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4:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Centennial Recreation Center
171 West Edmundson
Residents are welcome to spend the day using the fitness center, taking group exercise classes, swimming in our indoor pool and being part of our CRC community for FREE with proof of residency.
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Saturday July 20, 2019
Family Movie Night
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8:00PM
Downtown Amphitheater
17000 Monterey Road
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival will be hosting a free viewing of Ella Enchanted! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the show!
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Tuesday July 23, 2019
Community Workshop on Land Use Standards for Potential Future Cannabis Uses
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6:00PM
City Council Chamber
17555 Peak Avenue
The Morgan Hill Planning Commission will be discussing land use standards for potential future cannabis uses at a public workshop at 6 pm on July 23, 2019. Specifically, the discussion will be what zones are appropriate for different types of cannabis uses and whether buffer distance requirements for potential cannabis uses should exceed state required distances and if so, how much. The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting will start at 7 pm at the conclusion of the workshop.
Background: On February 27, 2019 City Council heard from law enforcement officials, cannabis experts and community members regarding the possibilities for cannabis business in Morgan Hill. The Council ultimately directed staff to report back with potential ordinance options and answers to council questions about retail, manufacturing and testing. This workshop is a first step to developing a draft ordinance for future consideration regarding the location of potential cannabis businesses within the City should City Council choose to allow such uses at a future date.
For more information, please attend the workshop, view the workshop online, view the workshop on Channel 17 or contact the Development Services Department at 408-778-6480
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Tuesday August 6, 2019
National Night Out
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We invite you to meet your first responders and join us for a fun, activity filled night!
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Public Project and Maintenance Updates
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California High Speed Rail Preferred Alignment
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The California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has identified a preferred alternative alignment for the San Jose to Merced project section. The CHSRA has evaluated four different alternative alignments and recently announced Alternative 4 as the preferred alternative.
CHSRA is seeking your feedback on the preferred alignment.
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Read the June newsletter for your regional transit authority.
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Get your July updates from Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman.
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Learn more about what is happening at your libraries and find out about upcoming events
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Use CalFresh EBT at the Farmer's Market
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Get up to $10 in FREE fruits and veggies through the Market Match program when you use a CalFresh/ EBT card at the Morgan Hill Farmer’s Market this summer.
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Free summer meals!
For kids 0-18 with their grown ups
June 10 to August 2
Monday to Friday, 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Also a great volunteer opportunity
Gain experience in food service, teamwork, and working with children and families while providing lunch to the children in our community!
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Silicon Valley Green Energy
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Learn about proposed energy code amendments that encourage cost-effective, emissions-free building.
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All-Electric Building Showcase Awards
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Silicon Valley Green Energy encourages owners, developers, builders, architects and designers of all-electric properties to apply for a cash prize and be featured in case studies that promote safer, healthier all-electric living. The prizes range from $2,000 - $5,000 depending on the property type.
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Volunteer Opportunities & Jobs
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Have you thought about getting involved, but not sure where to start?
The City of Morgan Hill has many volunteer opportunities that could allow you to give back to your community and have an impact, develop a new skill, meet new people, stay connected, explore a new career, or just help you grow individually as a person.
Research indicates that volunteering not only benefits and strengthens your community and the organization you are volunteering for, it can have significant health benefits. Apply to become a volunteer today by
completing this form
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Questions and Comments:
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Whether you are looking for an entry or management level position, Morgan Hill employees have a lot in common. We are all hard working individuals who respect each other and value teamwork to deliver services.
We excel at meeting challenges and work hard to exceed our customer's expectations. We work for an organization that encourages innovation, provides opportunities for professional growth, and recognizes the contributions of each employee.
If you share these core values, we invite you to apply for one of our open positions.
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Visit Morgan Hill Board Seat
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Apply for the sports and recreation industry board seat on Morgan Hill's newly formed Tourism Business Improvement District! Lead the growth and development of tourism in Morgan Hill.
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City of Morgan Hill Recreation Guide
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Current Watering Schedule
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Water is always a precious resource in Morgan Hill and with this in mind, our permanent watering restrictions have been designed to best manage the City's potable water supply. These restrictions will help us avoid or minimize the effects of drought, climate change and the unreliability of the imported water infrastructure that serves the City of Morgan Hill.
Customers can report water waste
online
or by calling the Water Waste Hotline at 408-310-4195.
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Morgan Hill City Hall
Office Hours
Hours
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8AM - 5PM
Monday - Friday
Phone:
408.779.7271
17575 Peak Ave
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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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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