Weekly 411 Community News for March 25

Featured This Week - March 25

Looking for a Summer Job?

Recreation is Hiring

Now is the Time to Apply!

Training Classes in April & May

Morning, afternoon, evening, weekday,

and weekend shifts available.

Perfect for High School Students

Lifeguard Training Classes

Recreation Employment

In Recognition of Cesar Chavez Day

City offices are closed Thursday, March 31, 2022, in recognition of Cesar Chavez Day. Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, April 1, 2022. All emergency and essential City services will still be available.

City Engagement

Routine Tree Trimming on Monterey Road

Work Starts Evening of Sunday, March 27

The trees throughout Monterey Road are due for routine tree trimming this year, including all of the trees in the Downtown area between Main Avenue and Dunne Avenue.

A Plus Tree Company is working at night to minimize impact. The work is scheduled between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. and will take four to five nights to complete.

For questions please email Maintenance Coordinator Keri Russell or call 408-310-4057.

Depot Church Realignment Project

Works Starts Week of March 28 and Continues Through August

The Depot Church Realignment Project will realign Depot Street with Church Street through the Community and Cultural Center parking lot.

Additional information is available on the project's webpage that includes a map and schedule. The City also distributes a weekly email, The Scoop, that details all significant maintenance and construction updates.

Morgan Hill Police Department Cadet Ambassadors

Cadet Ambassador Program Returns Thursday, March 31

The Cadet Ambassador Program is a police internship for those aspiring to have a career in law enforcement or public service. The program aims to enhance our community policing and community engagement efforts with our Downtown businesses, guests, and residents.

The Cadet Ambassadors will generally be Downtown Thursdays through Saturdays in the evening.

Volunteers Needed

Recreation Division Swim Meet

April 1, 2, and 3 at the Aquatics Center, Morgan Hill

The Aquatics Center is scheduled to host a Pacific Masters Swim Meet on April 1, 2, and 3. We are looking for volunteers through the month of March to work outside to assist with the meet.

If you are interested in volunteering, please apply using our volunteer link. Once that is completed, applicants will be emailed a link to select time slots.

For questions regarding the event, contact Lisa Rick at lisa.rick@morganhill.ca.gov.

Free Compost Workshop

April 2, 10:00 a.m. - noon

Registration Required: 408-918-4060

Community & Cultural Center

17000 Monterey Road

All Dates and Locations

Sidewalk Saturdays Returns

April 2, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

E. 3rd St, Downtown Morgan Hill

Support local businesses at our outdoor retail market. Handmade, health & beauty, natural products, and more! Sidewalk Saturdays Info

City of Morgan Hill Hosts Booth

Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. - Noon

Featuring the Housing Element

as Part of the General Plan

The City of Morgan Hill is looking forward to meeting you in person! Starting in April through October on the second Saturday of the month, we will host a booth at Sidewalk Saturdays and/or the Morgan Hill Farmers' Market where we'll feature topic-specific information each month, such as budget, transportation, housing, water resources, recreation programs, and more. Each month will feature a different topic and will be shared widely before each date.

See you on April 9th near Coffee Guys on Third Street!

The Housing Element was recently a Town Hall topic; the presentation and YouTube recording are available.

City Council Meeting

Wednesday, April 6, 7:00 p.m. View Meeting Information

The City Council meetings are virtual and live-streamed on Facebook, Channel 17,

and the City’s website.

Members of the community who would like to participate may do so virtually: https://bit.ly/MHCityCouncilMeeting or call 669-900-9128, then enter the meeting id:

873 3200 8380.

The agenda includes a citizens' initiative regarding the Monterey Road lane reduction. City council will hear and act on the initiative amending the General Plan to require voter approval of any future Monterey Road lane reduction. The initiative intends to amend the City of Morgan Hill 2035 General Plan’s Transportation Element Policy TR1.5. Proponents have gathered enough signatures to place the measure on the November 2022 ballot. The City Council can take one of two actions at this meeting: (1) elect to place the initiative on the November ballot, or (2) elect to adopt the initiative outright.

Public comment may be provided in the following ways:

Join the virtual City Council meeting via the link above; when public comment is opened, raise your virtual hand and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes;
Join the virtual meeting by calling the number above, dial *9 to raise your hand, and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes;
Send public comments in writing to City Clerk: ccpubliccomment@morganhill.ca.gov.

Please note that comments made on Facebook are not considered public comment.