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Oct. 2, 2024

News and Information from the City of Mountain View [ http://www.mountainview.gov ].






*Biodiversity & Urban Forest Plan Engagement*





Biodiversity Butterfly

The City of Mountain View will host a community engagement opportunity about the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan on Wednesday, Oct. 2. 

In the evening, SFEI will host Mandarin and Spanish translated workshops at the Mountain View Community Center where our Mandarin and Spanish speaking residents can provide their feedback about the vision, goals and outcomes for the Plan.  

**Mandarin and Spanish Translated Workshops
Wednesday, Oct. 2
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave.**

For more information about the Plan and to get involved, please visit BiodiversityMV.com [ https://collaborate.mountainview.gov/biodiversity ]. 







Below Market Rate Unit Available





Novo Apts

The City of Mountain View, in partnership with Below Market Rate (BMR) program partner HouseKeys, has been notifying the community of the availability of a BMR unit at the Novo Apartment [ https://www.housekeys13.com/novo ], located at 2260 W. El Camino Real.

The unit is a 790-square-foot, one bedroom-one bath, with a monthly rent of $2,396. There will be an opportunity drawing for those who apply. Income-eligible applicants can create an account at myhousekeys.com [ https://vmm0dj30.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.myhousekeys.com%2F/1/01010192259771a5-d8297309-eb9f-436f-832c-2e1f374a5def-000000/dCfKRDTZ-PRckgjxB8FrBenC69w=393 ]. The application deadline for the drawing is Monday, Oct. 7.

Members of the public can sign up to receive future notifications regarding BMR housing opportunities by visiting MountainView.gov/eNotify [ http://www.MountainView.gov/eNotify ] and signing up for the Affordable Housing Interest List.







El Camino Real Construction Updates





El Camino Real Night




Caltrans’ contractor is continuing progress on the El Camino Real repaving project and have substantially completed the concrete work at the corners of cross streets where the replaced curb, gutter, curb ramps, and in many locations, new bulbouts (wider sidewalk space at corner intersections) can be seen.

The contractor has been paving in Palo Alto for the past two weeks and is continuing south towards Mountain View, where they expect to be in Mountain View by mid-October. A majority of the paving work is taking place at night.

The final striping work would follow in 2025, as the weather allows. Once complete, the project will reallocate space previously used for on-street parking and provide a new protected bikeway throughout the corridor.

The improvements in Mountain View also include green bike lane paint at conflict zones, high visibility crosswalks, and new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at Pettis Avenue, Bonita Avenue, and Crestview Drive. 

For more information, visit MountainView.gov/ElCamino [ http://www.mountainview.gov/ElCamino ].






Applications Open for City Advisory Bodies





Council Chambers





The City of Mountain View is accepting applications for appointments to the following advisory bodies:


* Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6136/638193108965230000 ]
* Board of Library Trustees [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6663/638228743068130000 ]
* Downtown Committee [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6689/638277775637930000 ]
* Environmental Planning Commission [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6691/638296834957030000 ]
* Human Relations Commission [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6693/638296835278130000 ]
* Parks and Recreation Commission [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6675/638228743098470000 ]
* Performing Arts Committee [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6695/638296835530170000 ]
* Public Safety Advisory Board [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/9164/638515380549130000 ]
* Senior Advisory Committee [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6152/638193109022730000 ]
* Visual Arts Committee [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6154/638193109032730000 ]

Advisory bodies are volunteer positions and serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council.

Applications are available in the City Clerk’s Office and online. For more information, visit Boards, Commissions and Committees [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/city-council/boards-commissions-and-committees ]. The link to the application is in each Council advisory body webpage.

*Applications for the Environmental Planning Commission are due on Friday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m.* Applications for the other Advisory Bodies will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, via email, mail or in the City Clerk’s Office, 500 Castro St.

For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at City.Clerk@mountainview.govor 650-903-6304.






2024 Fall/Winter Edition of "The View" is Out





The View Fall Winter 2024

The 2024 Fall/Winter edition of The View newsletter [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/9841 ] is anticipated to arrive in mailboxes this week. This edition includes articles on the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan, Measure G, Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center, Business Ambassador Program and more.

A limited supply of extra copies is available at Mountain View City Hall, Mountain View Public Library and Mountain View Senior Center.

The View is the City’s magazine-style newsletter, which provides the public with updates on major projects and plans and initiatives in the community.

The View is a semi-annual publication with two editions per year – one edition for Fall/Winter and the other for Spring/Summer and is mailed to all residential addresses and businesses in Mountain View.

To read the latest edition and past newsletters, visit MountainView.gov/TheView [ http://www.MountainView.gov/TheView ].







City Receives Awards for Video Productions





STAR Award

The City of Mountain View received the top prize for its Earth and Arbor Day Celebration video promo for Best Social Media Efforts (under $250,000) in the 2024 STAR Awards [ https://www.capio.org/post/2024-star-awards-finalists-category ]. The annual competition recognizes excellence in government channel programming in California and Nevada.

The City also won second place for the “2024 City Annual Update” in the Best Public Affairs category.

The awards program is sponsored by SCAN NATOA (States of California and Nevada Chapter of National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors) in partnership with the California Association of Public Information Officials. It was an exceptional and competitive group of submissions this year encompassing 46 categories.

The winners were announced at the STAR Awards Luncheon aboard the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach, Calif. on Thursday, Sept. 26.

Watch the City of Mountain View’s video programming on Comcast Cable KMVT Channel 26 and the City’s YouTube channel, MountainViewGov [ https://www.youtube.com/@MountainViewGov ].







Worm Composting Workshop This Weekend





Worm Compost




Find out how to build healthy soil and reduce kitchen waste through worm composting at a free outdoor workshop for residents.

*Saturday, Oct. 5*
*10 a.m. - Noon*
*Heritage Park*
*771 Rengstorff Ave.*

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local master composter including:


* Why worms are so good at making compost.
* Why composting helps the environment.
* How easy and fun it is to create your own worm composting system!

Great for families, apartments, town houses or anyone who produces a lot of food scraps!

For more information, and to register, visit ucanr.edu/compost [ https://cesantaclara.ucanr.edu/Home_Composting_Education/ ]* *or call the Rot-line at 408-918-4640.






New Free Fixit Clinic For Residents





Fixit Clinic




Fixit Clinics are fun, “do-it-together” free workshops where you collaborate with Fixit Coach volunteers to learn how to repair your broken items. These hands-on events take place in well-equipped workspaces with specialty tools and volunteer coaches are available to help you with troubleshooting.

Bring your electronic gadgets, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, bicycles, fabric items, and more for assessment, disassembly and possible repair. 

*Saturday, Oct. 5*
*11 a.m. - 2 p.m.*
*Maker Nexus*
*1330 Orleans Dr., Sunnyvale*

The event aims to build your confidence and knowledge. Whether you fix it or not, you will gain insights into how things are made and connect with others in the community! All ages are welcome, and the events are family-friendly.

Register for the Oct. 5 Fixit Clinic using this form [ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBewZzwa_ZJQW7USbx4lHc2ykCvvytjmr6_2-6m4C-HdBTww/viewform ]. For more information on how to get involved with Fixit Clinics, visit the Fixit Clinic webpage [ https://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/ ].






What's OnStage *@
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts*





King James 2

Friendship is a slam dunk in King James, a comedy presented by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.






Experience the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Some of MVCPA's upcoming events are featured below. For all upcoming performances, visit MVCPA.com [ https://www.mvcpa.com/ ].

*Oct. 9 - Nov. 3 *| King James | TheatreWorks Silicon Valley: In Rajiv Joseph’s brilliant and slam-dunk new comedy, superfans Matt and Shawn forge a friendship through a shared love of their hometown Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James. | Tickets [ https://my.theatreworks.org/overview/6820?_gl=1*1hj2v6j*_ga*MTIxMTA0Nzc4MC4xNzEyODU3MDgx*_ga_KPN8QPFW7C*MTcyNTQwNzI5MS4yMS4xLjE3MjU0MDcyOTQuMC4wLjA.*_gcl_au*NzM4MzAxNzY5LjE3MjU0MDcyOTE.*_ga_74TQE0Z52Y*MTcyNTQwNzI5MS4zNC4xLjE3MjU0MDcyOTUuMC4wLjA. ]

*Oct. 21 - 22* | Every Brilliant Thing |Feiyu Theater: This exciting event invites young musicians from around the globe to showcase their skills and passion for music. Whether you're a solo artist or part of a group, join us for a celebration of creativity and culture. Saturday’s competition is free to attend, while Sunday’s concert event is ticketed. | Tickets [ https://tickets.mvcpa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=654 ]

*Oct. 25 - 27 *| Alice By Heart | Upstage Theatre: From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.| Tickets [ https://tickets.mvcpa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=649 ]






Upcoming Events

For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents [ https://www.mountainview.gov/cityevents/ ].

*Oct. 2* | Lavender Fields | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street

*Oct. 5* | Worm Composting Workshop | 10 a.m. - Noon | Heritage Park, 771 Rengstorff Ave.

*Oct. 5* | Fixit Clinic | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Maker Nexus, 1330 Orleans Ave., Sunnyvale

*Oct. 9* | Hit Collective | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street

*Oct. 2* | Lavender Fields | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street

*Oct. 16* | Gypsy Aire | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street

*Oct. 23* | Sony Holland Duo | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street

*Oct. 26* | Monster Bash | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Rengstorff Park, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.






*AskMV at Your Service*

Available 24/7, Ask Mountain View is an easy way to send your questions, concerns and compliments directly to City staff who can help you. Download the app or submit a request online at MountainView.gov/AskMV [ https://www.mountainview.gov/askmv ].








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