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City Hall Connection
Aug. 24, 2022
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News and Information from the City of Mountain View
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Local Schools Learn Safe Routes | |
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Since schools opened on Wednesday, Aug. 10, City staff has been hard at work delivering Safe Routes to School training to 950 students at Graham Middle School, Crittenden Middle School and Landels Elementary School. The City and Alta Planning provided the training with funding through VTA Measure B.
Safe Routes to School training includes:
- helmet fitting,
- pedestrian and bicycle safe crossing exercises,
- bicycle safety and maintenance demonstrations, and
- conversations about routes to school with suggested route maps.
The students were engaged and actively participated. They asked lots of great questions, such as how to cross at crosswalks. They also provided feedback on the suggested route maps.
For more information about the program, visit MountainView.gov/SafeRoutes.
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August is "Get Connected! Month" | |
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A statewide effort is underway to help 90% of eligible low-income households get connected to high-speed internet service by 2024. Through “Get Connected! Month” in California, organizations across the state are helping families learn about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and save hundreds of dollars on home internet. The City of Mountain View is helping through social media and other communication channels.
The federally funded initiative offers a $30 monthly discount on home internet and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a computer or a tablet for eligible households. There’s even the possibility of free home internet when the ACP discount is used with certain plans.
For more details about ACP benefits and to apply, visit InternetForAllNow.org/applytoday.
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The Library’s Fiscal Year in Review Report is Out Now | |
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In Fiscal Year 2021-22 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022), the Mountain View Public Library was focused on the view ahead. The building fully reopened to pre-pandemic hours and staff welcomed the public back for in-person programming. The Year in Review highlights the programs, collections and services during the last fiscal year.
Some highlights for FY 2021-22 include:
- 3,867 Student Connect Cards issued
- 1.23 million items borrowed
- 72% increase in the use of digital library assets
- 284 programs with over 10,000 total participants
- 97% satisfactory rating from patrons
- Special programs
- 3,060 packets of seeds given out from the Library seed vault
- 21 uses of the State Park passes
- 608 people received help at rental assistance events
- 233 people received help at tax assistance events
View the full report here.
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Automatically Charge Your EV with
Cheaper, Cleaner Electricity
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Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) has announced "GridShift," an EV charging app that syncs your EV charging with your time-of-use or EV electricity rate to save you money by charging your EV when renewable energy is plentiful. Sign up and begin charging before Aug. 31 to receive a $50 sign-up bonus on your energy bill.
The GridShift app is available for free to all SVCE customers on iOS or Android and works by wirelessly connecting to an integrated EV or charger. Currently, internet-connected ChargePoint chargers and many EV makes and models are eligible.
Learn more and download the app today.
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Family Health and Wellness Fair Sept. 24 | |
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Assemblymember Marc Berman will host a Family Health and Wellness Fair in partnership with El Camino Health and Mountain View Whisman School District on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mariano Castro Elementary School. Resources include:
- Free hearing and eye screenings, dental check-ups, immunizations and health screenings for adults and kids
- Free new school supplies and backpacks (while supplies last)
- Healthy snacks
- Hands-on science with NASA
- Fun activities for kids
- Fire and garbage trucks up close
- Art projects
- COVID-19 vaccines and boosters
- COVID-19 test kits
City of Mountain View staff will also have informational booths at next month’s event. For more information, please call (650) 324-0224 or visit ASMDC.ORG/CP-FHWF.
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Community Activities and Services | |
Free Repair Café Sunday, Sept. 11 | |
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Don’t toss it, repair it! Join us for the next Repair Café on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave.
Repair Café is a free alternative to landfilling things in need of repair. At Repair Café events, volunteers assess your damaged items to determine how to repair them. They will either attempt to repair the item or assist you with the repair. Typical items include small appliances, electronics, clothing (repairs only, no alterations), luggage, kitchen items, lamps, toys and more. This event will also feature a bike fixing station.
Bring your items in need of repair along with any associated spare/replacement parts, owner’s manuals, instructions or boxes with information. Be sure that items requiring power are charged or have good batteries. Repair Café will prioritize one item per customer but may be able to repair additional items depending on volunteer availability. Last item check-in at 2:40 p.m.
For more information, visit RepairCafeMV.org.
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Recreation Financial Assistance Program Begins Sept. 1 | |
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The 2022-23 Financial Assistance Program allocation begins on Thursday, Sept. 1 and families have been encouraged to make an appointment with the Community Services Agency (CSA) to qualify for the upcoming allocation period. Staff will continue to work with CSA to ensure families are aware of this opportunity for their children.
The Recreation Financial Assistance Program provides eligible, low-income Mountain View families limited financial assistance to register children for recreation classes. To qualify, applicants must be Mountain View residents and qualify through the CSA screening process (subject to Santa Clara County HUD guidelines).
Upon eligibility, recipients will either receive a 90% Financial Assistance Waiver for up to $500 per child (10% of the class price must be paid out of pocket) or a 75% Financial Assistance Waiver for up to $400 per child (25% of the class price must be paid out of pocket). Material fees, if any, are not covered in the assistance and must be paid out of pocket. Financial assistance lasts for one year (Sept. 1 through Aug. 31) and does not apply to Adult Classes, Golf, Tennis, Lap Swim or Special Events. To schedule an appointment, residents can call the Community Services Agency at 650-968-0836.
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Concerts on the Plaza continue with:
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Aug. 26: The FOG
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Sep. 2: Pop Fiction
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Sep. 9: Country Cougars
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Sep. 23: Billy Martini 70's Musical Tribute
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Sep. 30: The UnOriginals
All concerts are scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
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What's OnStage at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts | |
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Aug. 19 – Sept. 11 | TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents Hershey Felder: Chopin in Paris | Tickets
Aug. 26 – Sept. 4 | Soaring Dragon Endeavors presents White Sky, Falling Dragon | Tickets
Sept. 9 | Socially Inept: Roast of Silicon Valley | Tickets
Sept. 16 – 18 | Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents Dance Series 1 | Tickets
Sept. 24 | The Flamenco Society of San Jose presents Festival Siempre Flamenco | Tickets
Sept. 25 | Nova Vista Symphony presents Fate and Redemption | Tickets
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The August and September County of Santa Clara COVID-19 testing dates at the Mountain View Community Center (Rengstorff Park) are:
- Sept. 12
- Sept. 26
- Oct. 10
- Oct. 24
Appointments are from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To get an appointment for this site or at a County-run testing location, go to sccFreeTest.org.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events | |
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Aug. 24 | Administrative Zoning Hearing | 4 p.m. | online
Aug. 26 | Concerts on the Plaza: The Fog | 6 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza
Aug. 30 | Special City Council Meeting | 5 p.m. | online
Aug. 31 | Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee | 6:30 p.m. | online
Sept. 1 | Housing and Eviction Prevention Help Center | 1 to 5 p.m. | Library
Sept. 2 | Concerts on the Plaza: Pop Fiction | 6 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza
Sept. 5 | Labor Day | most City offices closed for observance
Sept. 6 | Downtown Committee | 10 a.m. | online
Sept. 6 | Community Workshop: Historic Preservation Ordinance Update | 6 to 8 p.m. | online
Sept. 7 | Development Review Committee | 2 p.m. | online
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