Your Morgan Hill Weekly 411
News for the Week of October 5, 2020
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Hello Morgan Hill!
It is hard to believe that we are over a week into the start of fall and the weather still resembles summer. Rain cannot come soon enough to give us a break from the fires.
Here is some good news for Morgan Hill regarding fire status, per CalFire's news release:
- As of October 1, 2020 8:00 am, The SCU Lightning Complex fire that started on August 16, 2020 is now 100 percent contained. The SCU Lightning Complex burned 396,624 acres over multiple locations throughout Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, and Merced County. All evacuation orders, warnings, and road closures were rescinded on September 5, 2020.
For more information on how you can be fire safe and create or maintain your defensible space please go to www.readyforwildfire.org
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FREE Flu Shots
Flu season is beginning, which means it’s time for flu shots. Every person aged 6 months and older needs the flu vaccine. Protect your family. The Fairgrounds is offering free flu shots every Saturday until mid-December.
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Stay Updated on the Coronavirus and
Local Sheltering in Place
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Exercise Safely
Keeping our bodies healthy is important during stressful times and exercising helps our physical, mental, and emotional health. It's also important to stay COVID-safe while exercising.
Whether you are running, lifting weights, or practicing any other type of exercise, stay healthy and safe by following these tips:
• Outside is safer than inside
• Exercise with people from your household or alone
• Keep a face covering with you to wear before and after exercising
Indoor gyms and fitness centers are currently allowed to operate while following Social Distancing Protocols (SDP) to ensure safety. Familiarize yourself with the requirements here: https://direc.to/dsdf
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Get Tested
Santa Clara County continues to test people with or without symptoms so that we can better understand how the virus is moving in our community.
Try out the County's newest site where they are testing up to 5,000 people a day at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Drive, bike, or even walk to get your free COVID-19 test. Ten lanes and enforced social distancing ensure you have the safest experience, while scheduling ahead of time means you are in and out before you know it. Make an appointment today.
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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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The Morgan Hill Youth Climate Action Team, part of the youth-led, nonprofit organization Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action (SVYCA) is hosting a free, virtual candidates forum on Sunday, October 11 from 5:00 to 6:15 pm.
The purpose is to hear from Morgan Hill City Council candidates from Districts A and C about their solutions and priorities on local climate-related issues. The webinar link will be emailed to registered attendees. Sign-up here: tinyurl.com/mhforum20
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Chamber of Commerce
2020 Candidate Forum
If you missed the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce candidate forum last week, you can view it in their newsletter.
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Meetings and Opportunities to Engage
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Saturday, October 3, 2020
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Launch of Sidewalk Saturdays
South Sidewalk of East 3rd Street
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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 am to 2:00 pm 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 also a part of the City’s Buy Local campaign, encouraging residents to support local businesses.
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Library, Culture, and Arts Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission meeting will be live-streamed on Channel 17 and on the City’s website.
Or by calling in to: (669) 900-9128, then enter the meeting id: 874 0656 4997
Public comment for Library, Culture, and Arts Commission meetings will be accepted via email to chris.ghione@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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Wednesday October 7, 2020
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City Council Meeting
CANCELLED
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Thursday October 15, 2020
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Butterfield Park Community Meeting
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The City of Morgan Hill is in the planning process for a future park along Butterfield Boulevard at Monterey Road. There is a grant opportunity through the State Parks and Recreation Department to fund a major portion of the park. The City is hosting a meeting to discuss planning efforts to date, project details, and obtain input from the community regarding potential park amenities. The meeting will also discuss the grant application process and potential partners for the grant and future park.
Or by calling in to: (669)900-9128 and entering the meeting ID: 858 8389 8921#
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Public Project and Maintenance Updates
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority Wants to Hear From You!
Please take 5 minutes to share your preferred ways to access the information you want about the high-speed rail project. Your responses will inform their outreach approach as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority, in partnership with Caltrans and CalSTA, is conducting a statewide study to understand how Californians travel in and around the state. This study will directly inform the planning of California’s statewide rail network.
We’d like your opinion on different transportation options to inform this statewide study. The below survey will ask you about a trip you took in 2019 as well as your opinion on different rail options in California.
Passcode: RailNorCal
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Help House a Gavilan College Student.
Gavilan College has partnered with the House Sharing Program of Catholic Charities to help students find below market room rental opportunities close to campus.
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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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