City Hall Connection
January 26, 2022
News and Information from the City of Mountain View
Public Input Opportunities for Monta Loma Outdoor Improvements
The Mountain View Whisman School District has begun taking public input on open space improvements that could be made at Monta Loma Elementary.

The School District and the City are jointly exploring how to best maximize school/community use of the Monta Loma Elementary greenspace.

Community members are invited to participate in a series of virtual public input meetings, including:
  • Thursday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m.
  • Wednesday, March 9 at 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m.
  • Wednesday, April 6 at 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m.

To sign-up for a public input meeting, visit https://mvwsd.org/MontaLomaField.
Eviction Help Center is Now Fully Virtual
Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, the City of Mountain View Eviction Help Center is now fully virtual until further notice. The Eviction Help Center clinics had been held in person at the Mountain View Public Library on Thursday afternoons since September 2021.

The Eviction Help Center connects landlords and tenants in Mountain View with support services to reduce evictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Community members can access information, receive 1:1 support, and connect with services provided by our community partners by attending Eviction Help Center clinics, webinars and pop-up events.

More information is available by calling 650-903-6132, emailing MVRent@mountainview.gov or visiting Mountainview.gov/EvictionHelpCenter.
Modernizing the City's Look and Feel
Pictured above: Current City of Mountain View logo that was designed by City staff in the 1990s.
As part of the City’s process for developing a Strategic Roadmap, the community provided feedback about Mountain View, including how they would describe the city’s personality and what makes them most proud to be a resident. The City used this feedback, along with additional research, to update the City’s look and feel and to align how the City expresses itself visually, such as our logo and digital presence, with what we have heard from residents about the City's identity.

Over the past several months, City staff have been working on a refreshed identity project to help enhance community communications, improve consistency across the organization, and spotlight what makes the city special. A comprehensive website redesign of MountainView.gov is also in the works this year.

Coming up in the immediate future, the City will debut our refreshed look and feel including a new logo that will be rolled out in phases.

Stay tuned for an announcement in February!
Critical Blood Shortage
According to the American Red Cross, the United States is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade.

The dangerously low blood supply levels have forced some hospitals to defer patients from major surgery, including organ transplants. Donations are desperately needed.

Visit the Silicon Valley Chapter - American Red Cross website to learn how you can donate or set up a blood drive through your organization or volunteer group.
Apply to be on a City Council Advisory Board or Commission
Mountain View City Hall and Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
There are some new opportunities to help advise the Mountain View City Council.

Support your community while doing something that you enjoy by serving on a City Council advisory body.

Advisory bodies with current openings include:
  • Performing Arts Committee
  • Senior Advisory Committee
  • Human Relations Commission
  • Downtown Committee (downtown property owner/representative and business-at-large)

Learn more about these advisory boards and commissions, including how to apply, at MountainView.gov/Advisors or download the PDF to apply here.
Upcoming Community Services and Activities
Save the Date: Multicultural Festival is March 26
The City of Mountain View invites you to the Multicultural Festival on Saturday, March 26, at Civic Center Plaza from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Multicultural Festival celebrates the cultural diversity of the Mountain View community by bringing together residents to share, learn about and celebrate people of a wide range of cultures and talents. The event will feature community resource tables, crafts, and a variety of dance, vocal and musical performances representing a variety of international cultures.

If you are interested in performing or having a resource and outreach table, email Recreation@MountainView.gov.

Check out updates, performance schedules and sponsorship opportunities at MountainView.gov/CultureFest.
Financial Assistance Available for Recreation Programming
The City's Recreation Financial Assistance Program (FAP) provides eligible, low-income Mountain View families with limited financial assistance to register children for recreation classes. Qualify today so your family is ready for spring and summer registration!

To qualify, applicants must be Mountain View residents and complete a screening process through the Community Services Agency (subject to Santa Clara County HUD guidelines).

Upon eligibility, recipients will either receive a 90% financial assistance waiver up to $500 per child (10% of the class price must be paid out of pocket) or a 75% financial assistance waiver up to $400 per child (25% of the class price must be paid out of pocket). FAP allocations do not cover any material fees.

FAP is good for one year (September 1 through August 31) and does not apply to Adult Classes, Golf, Tennis, Lap Swims or Special Events.

To schedule an appointment and see if you qualify for the Recreation Financial Assistance Program, call the Community Services Agency at 650-968-0836.
COVID-19 Briefing
Federal At-Home COVID Testing
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests per address. Orders will usually ship in 7–12 days. Visit COVIDtests.gov for more information and to order tests.

Take-home rapid tests from the federal government will also be available at local pharmacies in the coming weeks.
County At-Home COVID Testing
The County of Santa Clara recently opened four drive-up sites to pick up free at-home antigen tests by appointment. As of today, all of the appointments are fully booked for all sites.

To get up-to-date information on when the next round of tests may be available, follow us on Twitter, @MountainViewGov.
Vaccines
The Mountain View Community Center vaccination site will continue to operate Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the end of February.

Drop-in vaccinations are available Monday through Thursday at the Community Center, located at 201 S. Rengstorff Ave. Friday and Saturdays are still by appointment only due to higher demand.

Vaccine appointments can be made through the County’s website at sccFreeVax.org.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
For a complete list and more information, visit MountainView.gov/Events.

Jan. 26 | Administrative Zoning | 4 p.m. | online
Jan. 26 | Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee | 6:30 p.m. | online
Feb. 1 | Downtown Committee | 10 a.m. | agenda packets
Feb. 2 | Development Review Committee | 2 p.m. | agenda packets
Feb. 3 | Human Relations Commission | 6:30 p.m. | online
Feb. 7 | Youth Advisory Committee | 4:30 p.m. | online
Feb. 8 | City Council Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | online
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