Weekly 411 Community News for May 27

Featured This Week - May 27

Grand Opening!

Magical Bridge

Morgan Hill Playground

Saturday, June 4

Community Park

171 W. Edmundson Ave.

View Park Information

Remarks and ribbon cutting begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by activities and performances into the afternoon.

All are welcome!

Looking for a Magical Volunteer Opportunity?

If you’re an energetic individual (16+), you can volunteer at the Grand Opening Weekend of our new Magical Bridge Playground. Volunteer shifts are available on Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, at Community Park. Sign up for a shift at http://ow.ly/22pf50Jj6cx.

In Recognition of Memorial Day

City offices are closed Monday, May 30, 2022, in recognition of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. All emergency and essential City services will still be available.

City Engagement

Community Vigil

Planned by the Interfaith Community

Wednesday, June 1, 5:00 - 5:30 p.m., View Invitation

Join the community to remember the victims of recent shootings in California, Texas, and New York. The gathering takes place outdoors at Morgan Hill City Hall, 17575 Peak Avenue.

City Council Meeting

Wednesday, June 1, 7:00 p.m., View Meeting Information

The City Council meetings are virtual and live-streamed on Facebook, Channel 17, and the City’s website.

Members of the community who would like to participate may do so virtually: https://bit.ly/MHCityCouncilMeeting or call 669-900-9128, then enter the meeting id:

873 3200 8380.

Public comment may be provided in the following ways:

Join the virtual City Council meeting via the link above; when public comment is opened, raise your virtual hand and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes;
Join the virtual meeting by calling the number above, dial *9 to raise your hand, and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes;
Send public comments in writing to City Clerk: ccpubliccomment@morganhill.ca.gov.

Please note that comments made on Facebook are not considered public comment.

Selling a Property?

Two Ordinances Take Effect Wednesday, June 1

Private Sewer Lateral & Water Conservation Ordinances require two different inspections to take place prior to the sale of a property:

Parks & Recreation Summer 2022

Monday, June 6

Aquatics Center Opens for Summer

View Aquatics Center Information

Recreation swimming, swim lessons, extended lap swimming, and the 18-hole Mini Golf Course are all part of the summer fun!

Downtown Splash Pad

at the Community & Cultural Center

View Splash Pad Hours and Information

Come cool down at the Splash Pad located at 17000 Monterey Rd. FREE fun for the whole family!

And Don't Forget!

Three Month Summer Access Pass Information

Summer Access Pass covers June 6 through September 5 and grants access to both the Centennial Recreation Center and Aquatics Center.

Planning Commission Recruitment

Deadline: Wednesday, June 8

The City of Morgan Hill is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Planning Commission. We are recruiting to fill one unexpired term on this Commission with a term ending June 1, 2025.

Application forms will be accepted in the City Clerk’s Office until Wednesday, June 8, 5:00 p.m. or until filled. Interviews before the City Council are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, at 6:00 p.m.

“Go Green” on Butterfield Corridor

Hello Morgan Hill! We can now "Go Green” on Butterfield! The City has recently taken measures to optimize and improve traffic flow on the Butterfield Corridor by installing new signal controllers. Signal optimization has been implemented during peak travel times: Monday through Friday between

6:00 - 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

If you regularly use Monterey Road to travel north and south through the City, we encourage you to give Butterfield a try over the next few weeks. The goal is to make Downtown safer and improve travel times for drivers.

City of Morgan Hill Redistricting

Following the City Council's action reaffirming the adoption of Map 103 noting its intention to protect communities of interests, plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against the City challenging Map 103, alleging that the map was not legal and did not meet the requirements of the FAIR MAPS Act.

At a court hearing on May 9, 2022, the presiding judge determined that Map 103 was not legal due to a lack of compliance with the contiguity requirement and directed the City Council to select a map that met the Fair Maps Act criteria.

On May 18, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to comply with the court order and adopted Resolution 22-035 selecting map NDC Green as the new district map for City Council elections. The map is also visible on the City's Redistricting webpage.

Valley Water & Water Restrictions

Valley Water to Begin Taking Action Against Water Wasters

Beginning June 1, Valley Water will begin directly enforcing its recently adopted water waste ordinance. The new ordinance is specifically focused on irrigation and is consistent with the City of Morgan Hill’s Water Waste Ordinance. You can view the City’s ordinance, watering restrictions, along with information on how you can help conserve water on the City's Water Conservation Webpage.

If you would like to report water waste, please use the Online Water Waste Reporting Form.

In Morgan Hill, typical lawn and garden bed sprinkler irrigation is now limited:

(1) From March 1, 2022, through October 31, 2022, watering is restricted to two days per week