Weekly 411 Community News for January 28

January 28, 2022

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It's Good to be Prepared!

Morgan Hill's Office of Emergency Services (OES) is getting ready to host the Winter 2022 Community Emergency Response Team Training and welcomes the community to register for the class.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is a 20-hour, all hazard training offered by OES in partnership with Gilroy OES. The training is designed for anyone ages 13 and older interested in learning how to protect themselves, their family, their neighbors, and their neighborhood in an emergency situation.

Teenagers are eligible to receive community service hours, but require a parent/guardian’s participation in the training.

During the training community members will learn:

Disaster Preparedness
Fire Safety
Disaster Medical Operations and Triage
Light Search and Rescue
Team Organization
Disaster Psychology
Terrorism
Incident Command System.

Due to the pandemic, the CERT basic training is now being offered as a combination of online training and a one-day, hands-on skills training. The online ZOOM training will be a bi-weekly class estimated to take 12 hours from February 8 – March 5.

To register for this free opportunity please go to this link https://cert-basic-feb-8.eventbrite.com or contact Jennifer Ponce, Office of Emergency Services, for more information.

Jennifer can be reached at jennifer.ponce@morganhill.ca.gov.

City Engagement

City Council Annual Goal Setting Workshop

Continuing Saturday, January 29, 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Virtual Meeting Information & Materials

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.

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.

Draft Redistricting Maps Submission Deadline

Monday, January 31, 2022

It's that time! Submit your City Council district map proposal for consideration by the January 31, 2022, deadline. Morgan-Hill.ca.gov/2183/Draw-a-Map shows different mapping tools and how to redraw a City Council district map.

All draft maps are available for public review on the City’s redistricting webpage at http://www.morgan-hill.ca.gov/2182/Draft-Maps.

Next up in the redistricting process is the February 16 City Council Redistricting Workshop noted below.

Library, Culture, and Arts Commission

Tuesday, February 1, 5:30 p.m. View Meeting Information

The Commission 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 join the virtual meeting at https://bit.ly/LCACMeeting or call 669-900-9128, then enter the meeting identification when prompted: 874 0656 4997.

Public comment may be provided in the following ways:

Join the virtual Library, Culture, and Arts Commission meeting via the link above; when public comment is opened, raise your virtual hand and be called upon to speak for up to three 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 three minutes;
Send public comments in writing via email to chris.ghione@morganhill.ca.gov.

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

City Council Meeting

Wednesday, February 2 - CANCELED

Please join the City Council at the next scheduled meeting on February 16, starting with the redistricting workshop at 5:30 p.m. See below for workshop details.

Morgan Hill Recreation Preschool

Registration Opens Monday, February 7, 8:00 a.m., for 2022-2023 School Year

Please visit our website for more information on the program and how to register.

To register, visit www.mhreconline.com using the codes listed at the website link above. The first month's tuition is due upon registration. A completed registration packet, a copy of your child's birth certificate, and up-to-date immunization records will be required before the start of the program.

Virtual Town Hall: Morgan Hill's Housing Element

Thursday, February 10, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

The City is in the process of updating the Housing Element of the General Plan for the

2023-2031 period as required by State law. The Housing Element establishes policies and programs to address Morgan Hill’s existing and projected housing needs for all economic segments of the community.

Virtual Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/Communtytownhall or call 669-900-9128, then enter the meeting ID when prompted: 828 0731 9295.

This virtual town hall meeting will also be streamed live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/morganhillengage/.

The town hall will discuss the existing and upcoming Housing Element, the City's housing needs, the City’s Sites Inventory, housing policies, and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements.

The process also includes asking community members what they see as Morgan Hill’s most important housing needs. Please complete the short survey to provide us with your input. All responses are kept completely confidential. One survey can be submitted per person.

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JDZYJ65

Community Presentation: Deadly Dangers of Fentanyl

Presentation on Thursday, February 10, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Learn about drugs sold to kids on social media, hear testimonials from families experiencing loss from fentanyl poisoning, get Narcan training, and more.

Two options for attending

In-Person (Tentative): City Council Chamber Building, 17555 Peak Ave.
Virtual: https://bit.ly/FentanylAwarenessCommunityMeeting

Registration required for all attendees: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LTP6HLW.

See the event flyer in English and Spanish for additional information.

Contact Dori Prado at 408-390-9012 for any questions.

City Council Redistricting Workshop

Wednesday, February 16, 5:30 p.m.

At the workshop, the City Council and Community will review and discuss all draft maps. The City Council will provide direction on which maps it would like to move forward with.

Residents are encouraged to participate via Zoom:

Join via Zoom: https://bit.ly/MHCityCouncilMeeting
or call 669-900-9128; Webinar ID: 873 3200 8380

Next steps after February 16's workshop are:

At the March 2 City Council public hearing, the Council may adopt the final district map
The final district maps must be adopted by April 17 in accordance with State law.

This will bring to conclusion the City’s redistricting process, which began this past summer.

Recreation Division: Volunteers Needed

The Aquatics Center will be hosting a Pacific Masters swim meet on April 1, 2, & 3. We are looking for volunteers to work outside to assist with the meet.

If you 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.

Environmental Services:

Private Sewer Lateral & Water Conservation Ordinances

Thinking of selling a property? If so, take note of the Private Sewer Lateral Ordinance and the Water Conservation Ordinance that take effect on June 1, 2022. It's right around the corner!

These City ordinances will require two different inspections to take place prior to the sale of a property:

1. For properties built more than 15 years ago, privately-owned sewer lateral lines will need to be inspected prior to a sale of property by a NASSCO certified plumber with a Morgan Hill business license. If there are any damages to the line, they will need to be repaired before a Compliance Certificate can be granted. The City has established two grant opportunities to assist homeowners with the sewer line repair/replacement process.

2. For all properties built before January 1, 1994, the plumbing fixtures need to be retrofit prior to a resale, if not already so, with high-efficiency ones that consume less water with each use. An inspection by a contractor with a Morgan Hill business license will check toilets, urinals, and showerheads. Upon passing, property owners will receive a Water Conservation Certificate.