City Hall Connection
May 12, 2021
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News and Information from the City of Mountain View
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Take the Survey about City's Top Priorities |
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The framework for the City of Mountain View’s strategic roadmap is nearly complete! Over the past few months, City Council and staff have been working to develop the City’s vision and strategic priorities with input from community members.
We want your feedback! Let us know if the City’s vision and top priorities align with your hopes for Mountain View’s future. Plus, weigh in on a few questions that will help inform the refresh of the City’s look and feel (i.e., website design, logo, colors, etc.)
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LifeMoves Mountain View Virtual Grand Opening |
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LifeMoves Mountain View is now officially ready to provide dignified and safe interim housing for individuals, couples and families experiencing homelessness. Last week, the City of Mountain View and LifeMoves hosted a virtual grand opening for the Project Homekey community. Located at 2566 Leghorn St., the 100-unit site offers a private unit for each household while providing intensive case management and support services designed to return people to stability.
LifeMoves Mountain View is possible through a pioneering public-private partnership among the City, LifeMoves, California Department of Housing and Community Development, County of Santa Clara, philanthropies, and private sector donors including Google.org and LinkedIn.
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Rent Relief Programs and Mediation |
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COVID-19 Rent Relief Interactive Webinars |
Have questions about rental assistance or what options are available if your tenant is behind in rent due to the pandemic? Learn more, including how to apply for emergency rental assistance programs, through the City's tenant and landlord focused webinars. The webinars will include information about the State’s and the City's COVID-19 Rent Relief programs.
The webinar dates and times are:
- Wednesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. – Tenant Focused (English/Spanish)
- Tuesday, May 18 at 3 p.m. – Landlord Focused
- Tuesday, June 15 at 3 p.m. – Landlord Focused
- Wednesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. – Tenant Focused (English/Spanish)
The City is collaborating with Project Sentinel and the Community Services Agency of Mountain View and Los Altos on these webinars.
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In-person Assistance for Vaccine Appointments and Relief Programs |
In coordination with the County of Santa Clara, the Community in Action Team, the Community Services Agency and Project Sentinel, the City is hosting a joint event to help people sign up for COVID-19 vaccines and emergency rent relief as well as learn about the COVID-19 eviction protections. Bilingual support in English and Spanish will be provided. Ambassadors from the City’s Spanish Civic Leadership Academy will also assist residents with their rent relief sign-ups.
- Date: Thursday, May 13
- Time: 4-7 p.m.
- Location: Outside front entrance area of the Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave.
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Youth and Community Activities |
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Peninsula Restaurant Week, May 14-22 |
Celebrate our local restaurants during Peninsula Restaurant Week. For nine days only, select from special prix fixe menus at your local favorites or try something new. Show your support by ordering to-go or dining in at different local restaurants during the first ever Peninsula Restaurant Week.
To date, Mountain View has 20 participating restaurants. Diners are encouraged to share photos of their favorite meals from Peninsula Restaurant Week on social media with the hashtag, #PenRestaurantWeek, for a chance to win gift cards to local restaurants. For more details, visit PeninsulaRestaurantWeek.com. |
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Strength in Diversity Event |
The Youth Advisory Committee will host a "Strength in Diversity" event on Friday, May 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. The event is teen-led and focuses on diversity, race and inclusion. Teens will present talks, stories, performances and more.
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Dance your way into the summer with the Recreation Division's first Virtual Dance-A-Thon. On Saturday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m., stream the Dance-A-Thon LIVE over YouTube. Recreation Division instructors will lead the audience through various dances such as belly dancing, Latin dance and more. All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. View the LIVE Virtual Dance-A-Thon via MountainView.gov/YouTube.
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REMINDER: Drive-in Movie Nights Start May 21 |
Drive-In Movie Nights are a new nighttime spectacular coming to Mountain View! On Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22, the Recreation Division will launch a drive-in movie experience with different showings of family favorites. This new event will take place in Lot C of Shoreline Amphitheatre. Pre-registration will be required with a $10 fee per vehicle as there will be limited cars allowed per showing. Staff will follow all County and State guidelines for drive-in movies for this program. This movie series will be available to Mountain View residents only.
Friday, May 21 at 8:30 p.m. - The Croods: A New Age - #15722
Saturday, May 22 at 8:30 p.m. - Trolls World Tour - #15723
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Youth Vaccination Nights Continue at Levi's Stadium |
Teenagers, ages 16-19, and their families can still get free COVID-19 vaccinations as part of Youth Vaccination Nights at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Stop by the stadium's vaccination site between 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12 and Thursday, May 13 for a vaccine. No appointments are needed at this County of Santa Clara Health System-operated location.
To encourage more teens to get vaccinated, the stadium vaccination event offers the following incentives for youth getting vaccinated: tour of a NFL locker room, 49ers swag while supplies last and the first 100 youth each night will receive a gift card.
The County teamed up with the San Francisco 49ers/Levi’s Stadium for Youth Vaccination Nights, which got underway Tuesday, May 11. View the County's news release for more information. |
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Vaccine Appointments Likely to Expand to 12 to 15 Year Olds This Week |
COVID-19 vaccine appointments for all Californians, age 12 and older, could become available on the State's MyTurn appointment system as soon as Thursday, May 13. This action is dependent on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents, ages 12 to 15. Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for this age group. The timing for when other vaccine providers will begin offering appointments will vary. |
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Mountain View’s Vaccination Clinic Walk-In Hours |
The County Health System-operated vaccination site at the Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., will accept walk-ins for the remainder of the week (May 10-14).
- Wednesday-Thursday-Friday walk-in vaccinations from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. or until supplies last.
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While the County of Santa Clara continues to offer broad opportunities for community members to get a free COVID-19 vaccine, 52.7% of Santa Clara County residents have been fully vaccinated as of May 11. Let's keep it going!
To schedule a free COVID-19 vaccine appointment, visit SCCfreevax.org.
Generally, outdoor activities are safer but masks should still be used in crowded settings even when vaccinated. And remember, for indoor settings outside of one's home, including public transportation, face coverings continue to be required regardless of vaccination status. See the May 3 State Guidance for Use of Face Coverings.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events |
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• COVID-19 Rent Relief and Vaccine Appointment Sign-Up Event |
May 13 | 4-7 p.m. | Mountain View Senior Center
• City Council Meeting | May 25 | 5:30 p.m. | online
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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.
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