Your Morgan Hill Weekly 411
News for the Week of February 22, 2021
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Friends, neighbors, and fellow community members,
It is with mixed emotion that I share with all of you that I will be leaving my role as the Communications and Engagement Director for the City of Morgan Hill at the end of February. February 26th will be my last day. Let me share that it has been my sincere honor to serve Morgan Hill, a community I very much love, for the past 14 years in my various roles with the City of Morgan Hill.
While it is truly bittersweet to leave Morgan Hill, I couldn’t be happier about the opportunity
For the interim, Michelle Bigelow will be taking over most of my responsibilities. Most of you know her, but if you don’t you will find her delightful to work with. She and I have been working closely together for the past 1 ½ years and she is excellent. Michelle can be reached at michelle.bigelow@morganhill.ca.gov.
I will miss serving the community in this way, but I look forward to being an engaged Morgan Hill community member. As always, I encourage everyone to engage and be involved with our local government. We are so fortunate in Morgan Hill to have a city government that is truly accessible to its residents. Take advantage of that! When we all work together in a respectful and collaborative manner the entire community benefits!
Take good care Morgan Hill and be well!
Sincerely,
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Los Tigres Del Norte - Infórmate - Edúcate - Vacunate |
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Meetings and Opportunities to Engage |
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021 |
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Free COVID-19 Testing
Council Chamber Building
9:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Testing will be by appointment only. This testing site is not designed to test individuals with symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals with symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for evaluation and testing.
To make an appointment:
Once all appointments are filled, this location will no longer appear for scheduling on the website. You can schedule from your phone or from a computer using a web browser other than Internet Explorer.
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Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 P.M.
The Planning 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/PlanningCommissionMtg or by calling in to: (669) 900-9128, then enter the meeting id: 862 0324 6251
Public comment for this meeting will be accepted via email to pcpubliccomment@morganhill.ca.gov. Members of the public participating in the electronic meeting wishing to speak may do so during public comment.
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Tuesday & Wednesday, February 23 & 24, 2021 |
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Vaccination Clinic at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center
10:00 A.M. - 3:00P.M.
Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center
17000 Monterey Road,
Morgan Hill
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021 |
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Broadband in Morgan Hill Community - Council Workshop #1
7:00 P.M.
The Broadband in Morgan Hill Community Workshop Series will provide an opportunity to share information, ask questions and better understand the challenges we face as a community.
or by calling in to: (669) 900-9128, then enter the webinar id: 873 3200 8380#.
We hope you will be able to join us for these important workshops.
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Wednesday & Thursday, February 24 & 25, 2021 |
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Valley Water - Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Dial-in +1 669 900 9128
Webinar ID: 919 2110 7970
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Dial-in +1 669 900 9128
Webinar ID: 980 8812 8557
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Thursday, February 25, 2021 |
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San Martin Neighborhood Alliance -
Virtual Town Hall
6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Morgan Hill residents are invited to join the SMNA for their Virtual Community Town Hall for several community updates, including an update on the Reid Hillview and San Martin Airports.
If you are interested in attending, please R.S.V.P. by sending an email to info@sanmartinneighbor.org. Once received a member from the SMNA board will provide the Zoom link by email.
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Friday, February 26, 2021 |
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Public Project and Maintenance Updates
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The Morgan Hill HUB
LATI is excited to announce the launch of The Morgan Hill HUB starting on February 22, 2021. The HUB is a COVID compliant space that will allow youth (limited count), and early college students to come and have free, strong internet access, log into school, do their homework, receive academic support and resources. The HUB will also provide a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack.
Registration is now open.
For more information, please view the FLYER.
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Morgan Hill Community Foundation Meals for Heroes Program
Two of the most impacted Morgan Hill industries in the midst of COVID-19 are medical and hospitality. Your donation will help provide meals for local healthcare workers and financial support for local small business restaurants.
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PG&E Extends Its COVID-19 Support Programs
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has announced that it will extend the existing COVID 19 customer protections through June 30, 2021.
For more information, view the full article HERE.
Wildfire Prevention Work in Santa Clara County
On Feb. 5 PG&E submitted its 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP), found HERE, to the CPUC detailing their plans to reduce wildfire risk, increase situational awareness, and deploy new technology and models to help keep customers and communities safe.
Additional Resources for Customers
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Darren Dean Vocational Education Grant
The Rotary Club of Morgan Hill is offering financial aid to Adults, age 17+, who live in the Morgan Hill Unified School District boundaries.
The Darren Dean Vocational Education Grant supports people who want experience and knowledge in skilled labor, such as the construction trades. Due date is March 15, 2021. See the attached flyer for additional information.
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February Free Library Events:
New Online Program Helps Adults Get High School Diplomas
The Santa Clara County Library District is happy to offer a new online program that makes it simple and convenient for adults to obtain high school diplomas and learn new careers.
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Community Input Survey for Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights
Across the country there is an exciting movement called the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights. A Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights is a summary of the essential “rights” to nature and the outdoors that every child deserves to have as they grow up. The Santa Clara County Public Health is developing their very own Santa Clara County Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights because they believe that every child should have the right to play, explore, discover, adventure, and learn about the natural world.
They are surveying parents, caregivers and community members who work with youth in Santa Clara County to learn about how they like to spend time outdoors. Will you be a part of this project and help by taking a short survey? Your opinions are important.
Both survey links provide the opportunity to take the survey in English, Spanish or Vietnamese. The surveys will be open until February 25th.
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$20,000 in Scholarships for Youth Film Competition:
EmPower Silicon Valley
Do you know a high school student interested in climate solutions? Silicon Valley Clean Energy is providing $20,000 in scholarships as part of a new youth competition. Youth will share their ideas and solutions for fighting climate change. No prior film or climate change knowledge necessary. Learn more about the competition and sign up for updates at SVCleanEnergy.org/Empower-SV.
For more information regarding bill relief programs and more click HERE.
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Join Valley Water's FREE Virtual Water Infrastructure Tour
Valley Water invites the public to take a free virtual tour of some of their water infrastructure facilities. On this tour, attendees will learn how Valley Water infrastructure works together to provide safe, clean drinking water to residents of Santa Clara County and how Valley Water is responding to the various challenges that impact our water supply.
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All sessions in the February series (Feb. 16 - 25) run from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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To join one of the webinars Click HERE.
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Morgan Hill City Hall
Office Hours
City of Morgan Hill offices are closed due to the current State Stay Home 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:
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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