Your Morgan Hill Weekly 411
Week of May 11, 2020
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Hello Morgan Hill!
We hope you were able to enjoy the beautiful weather this past weekend and found creative ways to honor the mothers in your lives, even with the current shelter-in-place restrictions.
May is a busy month and we have lots of information to call to your attention, not the least of which is the City budget adoption process. Friday we will hold the City Council Budget Workshop (details below)
to discuss in detail the City's Fiscal Year 2020-21 and 2021-22 Recommended Operating and CIP Budget and additional proposals and adjustments to the budget based upon continued monitoring and analysis of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the City finances.
Community Disaster Relief Fund Announced
Recognizing both immediate and long-term needs for disaster relief, the
Morgan Hill Community Foundation (MHCF)
announced last week that it has established a Community Disaster Relief Fund for the greater Morgan Hill area. This fund will provide a central collection point, repository, and broad oversight to quickly mobilize donations and distribute funds and other relief to vetted local non-profits supporting disaster relief. To kick-start the fund, MHCF has committed $10,000 in reserved funds and donations from its board members. To learn more about the Community Disaster Relief Fund or to make a donation visit
http://www.morganhillcf.org/ .
Download flyer .
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May is Mental Health Matters Month
Now more than ever we all need to pay attention to our own mental health and the mental health of those we love and care for. The COVID-19 pandemic and the required shelter-in-place has created news stresses for most of us and significant hardships for many. Please take a moment to view the video below on self care tips during this time from the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Department.
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From Morgan Hill Economic Development Team
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May is Wildfire Preparedness Month
May is Wildfire Preparedness Month and during this month we encourage everyone to do your part to prepare for wildfires. Morgan Hill is an at risk area and will need to take this seriously. Take a minute to watch the video below to learn more about preparing defensible space around your home. Visit
readyforwildfire.org
and learn more about how you can prepare today.
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Stay Updated on the Coronavirus and
Local Sheltering in Place
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We encourage the community to stay calm, shelter-in-place, and share accurate information with your friends and neighbors who may not have access to social media or other local communication channels.
We are here for you! We will get through this together!
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Meetings and Opportunities to Engage
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Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 P.M.
The Planning Commission meeting will be live-streamed on Channel 17 and on the City’s website.
Those members of the public wishing to participate remotely may do so via the electronic meeting at:
https://bit.ly/04282020PlanningCommissionMeeting
US: +16699009128,,94544025497# or +13462487799,,94544025497#
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592
- Webinar ID: 945 4402 5497
Members of the public participating in the electronic meeting wishing to speak may do so during public comment.
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Virtual Community Town Hall
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Our City Leadership Team is holding virtual town hall meetings to provide community members an opportunity to ask questions regarding:
- Morgan Hill’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shelter-in-place order
- Local impacts
- Resources currently available
- Plans for recovery as they become available
Questions will be answered during the public forum for the benefit of all.
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +16699009128,,841849915#
Or Telephone:
+1 669 900 9128
Webinar ID: 841 849 915
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City Council Budget Workshop
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Public Participation During COVID-19 Pandemic
In accordance with Executive Orders N-25-20, N-29-20, and guidance from the California Department of Public Health on gatherings, remote public participation is allowed.
The Order will be addressed in the following ways:
- Members of the public may not physically attend meetings at the Morgan Hill City Council Chamber.
- The City Council meeting will be live-streamed on Channel 17 and on the City’s website.
- Members of the public may participate in the meeting remotely through an electronic meeting in the following ways; by either joining the electronic meeting at https://bit.ly/05062020CityCouncilMeeting and enter ID: 955 1620 0723
or by calling in
(669) 900-9128 enter Meeting ID: 955 1620 0723#
Members of the public participating in the electronic meeting wishing to speak may do so during public comment.
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While You Are Sheltering In Place
Take The Census Online
Using any device with an internet connection, you can visit the
Census Bureau website
to complete the questionnaire in your preferred language. The Census Bureau has also created a
how-to video
that gives step-by-step instructions to complete the 2020 Census questionnaire online.
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Stay Active and Healthy
While Sheltering in Place
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CRC Virtual Membership
The City of Morgan Hill is committed to supporting our community’s health and wellness in partnership with the YMCA at the Centennial Recreation Center (CRC). To provide classes and resources to members during this challenging time, the CRC has launched a Virtual Membership. This virtual platform includes member-only access to on-demand classes taught by CRC instructors, written workouts, a private Facebook group with live classes, at home wellness sessions, and more!
If you’re a CRC member, you should have received an email with the password for the member-only content.
If you’re not a member, you’re invited to participate by clicking the “Become a Member” tab on the website at
www.mhcrcmembers.com
. There is no charge to access the virtual membership during the coronavirus (Covid-19) shelter-in-place order.
If you have any questions, please contact the CRC at 408-782-2128 or email Debbie Vasquez at
Debbie.Vasquez@mhcrc.com
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High Speed Rail
The California High Speed Rail Authority released the
Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement
for the San Jose to Merced project section. It evaluates the impacts and benefits of introducing high-speed rail service between San Jose and the Central Valley. The document was released on April 24, 2020 and will be available for a 45-day public review period ending June 8, 2020.
The Authority created an
Online Open House
to provide enhanced access to the Draft EIR/EIS in response to health and safety directives concerning the novel coronavirus. This Online Open House will be available throughout the public comment period and staff will be available via webinar between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 pm on May 11, 14, and 18. More information is available on the
City's website
or by visiting the
Authority's website.
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PG&E Residential Customers Will Receive State-Mandated Climate Credit Reducing April Bills
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Morgan Hill Downtown Association
Downtown Morgan Hill is the heart of our community. The effects of COVID-19 Pandemic leading to Shelter-In-Place restrictions have struck a vital nerve in downtown’s vibrancy and future success. On behalf of challenged businesses, the
Morgan Hill Downtown Association
has produced a fun campaign to enhance member exposure and generate financial support. Here’s how you can help:
- There you can purchase Gift Cards on-line from participating businesses
- A GoFundMe campaign has been launched on the page as well. Each donation of $25 or more will earn you 2 entries into our monthly drawing for Gift Cards. At the end of the campaign funds will be equally distributed between the participating businesses
- Patronize the Downtown businesses as often as you can
- Post photos of visits to your social media networks showing your support
- Offer Gift Cards and/or other prizes to the cause by reaching out to us at mhda@morganhilldowntown.org or contacting the MHDA office at 408.779.3190
Please support YOUR downtown. Post this message to your entire network and send to all the contacts in your distribution lists. Tell your friends. Tell your family. Tell their friends and family. It’s not only you, but who you know.
We are here for you, Morgan Hill. We’ll get through this together.
Best Wishes To You And Yours.
Thank you,
David Dindak
President, 2020
Morgan Hill Downtown Association
90 West Main Suite 6
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408-779-3190
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Morgan Hill Historical Society
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Dear Members, Friends, and Community Supporters,
Out of concern for the health and safety of our volunteers and the community, the Morgan Hill Historical Society has canceled all public events for 2020:
- Member Meetings July and October
- Community Picnic and Youth Mariachi Competition - July
- Member and Volunteer BBQ - July
- Founders Dinner - September
- Holiday Boutique - November
- Holiday Teas - December
- History Conversations - monthly
- Historical Downtown Walking Tours - monthly
- Rentals
- The gates to Villa Mira Monte will remain locked and the site closed to the public - so of course there will be no public tours.
We want you to know that we continue to work to “preserve and share history” in this unprecedented time. A newly created Blog (
visit our website
) ties into happenings related to our “Stories from the Past” documentary films as well as historical issues and current events relevant to our region.
We will closely follow the science and social distancing guidelines surrounding COVID-19. When we can safely open the doors to Villa Mira Monte we look forward to welcoming you back. For updates, follow us through our website, Blog, Constant Contact blasts, Facebook posts and newsletter articles.
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Valley Water District News
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Check out the
most recent news
from Valley Water District's News & Events web page, plus highlights including:
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Upper
Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project (Phase 1) Began May 1, 2020
Phase 1 construction of the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project (project) is progressing and preparing for its first full season of construction starting on May 1, 2020.
You may have noticed and wondered why project work is occurring at Lake Silveira, channel digging between Watsonville Road and Monterey Road, and within Llagas Creek downstream of Highway 101 in San Martin/Gilroy area. This project is considered a public works construction project for “Essential Infrastructure” in accordance with the Shelter-In-Place Order issued by the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department.
The project’s contractor, Graniterock Company, and Valley Water are enforcing all public health protocols to ensure worker and public safety and a safe working environment during construction. We ask that the public not approach staff working at the project site.
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VTA News
COVID-19 Service Impacts
Check out the most recent news from Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
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Morgan Hill City Hall
Office Hours
City of Morgan Hill offices are closed due to the County shelter-in-place order.
If you have questions or concerns during this time please call our virtual call center.
408.767.6404
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Messages will be returned within 24 hours.
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Elected Officials
County Supervisor
District 1:
California State Assembly District 30:
Robert Rivas
California State Senate District 17:
U.S. Congressional District 19:
City of Morgan Hill
Advisory Commissions:
City of Morgan Hill Advisory Committees:
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