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March 9, 2022
News and Information from the City of Mountain View
Safe Storage of Firearms Ordinance Adopted
At the Tuesday, March 8 meeting, the Mountain View City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance that aims to reduce the risk of firearm-related injuries and deaths by requiring the safe storage of firearms in residences and vehicles.

The ordinance applies to all firearms, not just handguns. It requires firearms to be stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock when stored in residences. Otherwise, gun owners must have the firearm in their close proximity and control.

For unattended vehicles, firearms must be stored in a locked container in the trunk of a vehicle or in a permanently affixed locked container for vehicles without trunks. The ordinance prohibits guns from being stored in an unattended vehicle overnight.

The new law will go into effect on Saturday, May 7 after public outreach and education.

Read more about the ordinance in the City’s news release.
2022 City Annual Update: The View Ahead
Join us for "The View Ahead" on Thursday, March 31 at the 2022 City Annual Update.

Hosted by the City of Mountain View and the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, learn about the projects happening in our city from Mayor Lucas Ramirez and City Manager Kimbra McCarthy.

For 2022, the City Annual Update is returning in person with doors opening at 9 a.m. and the program starting at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided. Tickets are on sale now.

For more information, visit MountainView.gov/CityAnnualUpdate.
South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California State Coastal Conservancy have begun soil hauling for the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project at Shoreline Park.
This project will provide important sea level rise and habitat restoration benefits. As part of the project, soil hauling will continue for the next several months.

Between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays, visitors to Shoreline Park and on Stevens Creek and Bay Trails may experience daily interruptions and brief closures of public access trail crossings for delivery of project materials.

For more project details, visit the Traffic and Construction Alerts webpage.
Apply for a CERT Grant
Apply now through 5 p.m. Thursday, March 31 for the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Neighborhood Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Grant Program.

The Neighborhood CERT Grant Program provides funds to neighborhood volunteer leaders to obtain supplies and carry out programs, projects, and activities designed to improve response and recovery during and after an emergency.

Eligibility requirements:
  • Applicants must represent an existing and recognized neighborhood CERT program within the City of Mountain View.
  • Projects and supplies requested must be neighborhood-based and initiated by residents living in the neighborhood.
  • Projects and supplies must be aimed at improving preparedness and increasing the ability of a neighborhood CERT to respond to a large-scale emergency or disaster.
  • Each group must identify in the application at least four graduates of the Mountain View CERT program who are active members of the neighborhood CERT.
  • Neighborhood CERT grant requests must be for activities that benefit all households within the neighborhood. Grant expenditures must be submitted for reimbursement by Friday, June 30, 2023.

For questions or comments about the Neighborhood CERT Grant Program, contact Office of Emergency Services Coordinator Robert Maitland at 650-903-6825 or email Robert.Maitland@mountainview.gov.
Citywide Garage Sale Returns to Mountain View
The Citywide Garage Sale is back! This annual event coordinates hundreds of Mountain View residents hosting garage sales at their own homes the first weekend in May. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event could not be held in 2020 or 2021. This year’s event will be held Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The City’s Solid Waste Program facilitates this coordinated sale to encourage reuse and help keep items out of the landfill in accordance with the City’s zero waste goals.

Registration for sellers is open through Sunday, April 24. Maps and lists of participating sales will be available beginning the day before the sale.

For more information, visit MountainView.gov/GarageSale.
Upcoming Community Services and Activities
Weigh In on Pickleball and Tennis Use
The Recreation Division is seeking the public's input about possible pickleball striping on select tennis courts as part of a pilot program.

Give your feedback by taking the online survey, which is available through 5 p.m. Friday, March 25.

Dual striped tennis courts are becoming more common in order to maximize usage and play of racquetball sports. Dual striped courts for Junior Tennis are currently available at Cuesta Park Tennis Center and Rengstorff Park Tennis Courts.

For more information, visit MountainView.gov/Pickleball.
Registration for Spring/Summer Classes Starts March 12
Resident registration opens for spring and summer recreation classes and camps on Saturday, March 12 at 9 a.m.

The 2022 Spring/Summer Activity Guide is available online at MountainView.gov/Register.
Spring Tours are Back at Deer Hollow Farm on March 26
Deer Hollow Farm will host spring tours on Saturday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is a great opportunity for the public to get up close and personal with the Farm’s sheep, cows, pigs, goats, chickens, ducks and rabbits while exploring the barnyard, orchard and garden.

Admission is $7.00 per person, free for children under one.

All proceeds from this co-sponsored event with the Friends of Deer Hollow Farm will go towards providing the care and feed for the livestock.
OnStage at MVCPA
Eclectic March performances continue at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts from children's shows to orchestral masterpieces. Check these out to get a little "spring" in your step.

March 11—13 | UpStage Theater presents Falsettos | Tickets
March 12—20 | Peninsula Youth Theatre presents Disney’s Descendents: The Musical | Tickets
March 19—20 | TheaterGames presents The Three Musketeers | Tickets
March 26 | Peninsula Youth Theatre presents Stories on Stage: The Wishing Chair | Tickets
March 26 | Community School of Music and Arts presents Taylor Eigsti - Imagine Our Future | Tickets
March 27 | Quadre - The Voice of Four Horns presents Nature Calling Harmony | Tickets (and a special Autism/Sensory Friendly performance here)
COVID-19 Briefing
City, County and State Align on Mask Requirements
In line with County of Santa Clara and State of California guidance, masks are no longer required for indoor settings at City facilities; however, masks are still strongly encouraged.

For the latest updates, visit the City's Current Levels of Services webpage.
Santa Clara County Scales Back COVID-19 Dashboard
The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department announced a pause to daily COVID-19 metrics.

Per County Public Health, the on-going data dashboards will be updated only on Fridays at covid19.sccgov.org/dashboards.
Vaccines
Starting this week, vaccination site hours at the Mountain View Community Center are now Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The site is available for both walk-ins and appointments.

Free COVID-19 vaccine appointments can be made through the County’s website at sccFreeVax.org.
More Free At-Home Testing Kits Available
You can now order more COVID-19 at-home tests, at no cost, through the federal government.

You can order them online at COVIDtests.gov or by calling 1-800-232-0233.

Each order consists of four rapid antigen tests, and will ship free.

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order two sets of four, free at-⁠home tests. So if you missed the first round, you can order both free sets now.
Local Testing
Free COVID-19 testing will return to the Mountain View Community Center on Monday, March 14, and Monday, March 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Appointments may be scheduled beginning seven days before each date at sccFreeTest.org.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
For a complete list and more information, visit MountainView.gov/Events.
March 10 | Eviction Protection Help Clinics | 1–5 p.m. | Mountain View Public Library and virtual
March 15 | Eviction Protection Help Center | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | appointment only - register
March 16 | Development Review Committee | 2 p.m. | register
March 16 | Senior Advisory Committee | 2 p.m. | email to register 
March 17 | Eviction Protection Help Clinics | 1–5 p.m. | Mountain View Public Library and virtual
March 19 | Teen Career Day: Find Your Fit | 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | The View Teen Center
March 21 | Youth Advisory Committee | 4:30 p.m. | online
March 21 | Board of Library Trustees | 4:30 p.m. | online
March 22 | Eviction Protection Help Center | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | appointment only - register
March 22 | City Council Meeting | 5:30 p.m. | online
March 23 | Administrative Zoning Hearing | 4 p.m. | online
March 23 | Special Environmental Planning Commission Public Hearing | 7 p.m. | online
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