City Hall Connection eNewsletter: June 28, 2023

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June 28, 2023

News and Information from the City of Mountain View.

Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Adoption

Top part of FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget Cover

On Tuesday, June 27, the Mountain View City Council unanimously approved a structurally balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.

Over the past year, the City has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and is back to business—more resilient than ever. Thanks to the leadership of the City Council and through the support and hard work of the Executive Leadership Team and our outstanding City employees, we have provided exceptional service to our community and maintained fiscal stability. The FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget is structurally balanced and allocates resources toward long-term service delivery, increased staffing levels, and innovative programs for Mountain View to thrive. The total budgeted appropriations for all funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is $578.6 million and $182.2 million for the General Operating Fund. The City projects to end the year with a $5.1 million operating balance (less any funds that are required to be paid back to the County as part of a lawsuit over Educational Revenue Augmentation Funds).

The Budget and General Operating Fund Forecast currently show sufficient financial resources to maintain the Mountain View of today, but building the Mountain View of tomorrow will require that we continue to enhance and diversify the City’s revenue streams to maintain ongoing fiscal stability and accomplish the bold initiatives the City is advancing.

This includes exploring additional funding via a revenue measure in 2024 for necessary Citywide enhancements, which may include addressing aging facilities and Citywide infrastructure, building new parks and open spaces, implementing ambitious decarbonization and sustainability programs, and building more affordable housing.

At the June 27 meeting, the Council also held a public hearing on a recommended trash/recycling/organics rate increase. As of July 1, these rates will go up by 7%. The increase will result in a monthly increase of $2.75 per month for a 32-gallon cart for an average single-family home. The fee change was necessary to continue the operating and financial sustainability of the Solid Waste Fund and the services provided. Water and wastewater rates were also approved to increase by 8% and 6% respectively, due primarily to cost increases of the water supplier and wastewater treatment plant operator.

The City’s new fiscal year begins July 1 and runs through June 30, 2024. View the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget and the FY 2023-24 Budget Transmittal Letter.

This meeting was also the Council’s last meeting of this fiscal year. The Council is now on recess until September 12.

City Forms New Housing Department and
Names First Ever Housing Director

Picture of New Housing Director Wayne Chen

City Manager Kimbra McCarthy is pleased to announce the promotion of Wayne Chen as the City of Mountain View’s first Housing Director in the newly formed Housing Department. Chen, who currently serves as the City’s Assistant Director of Community Development, will begin as the Housing Director on Monday, July 10.

With the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Recommended Budget, the City Council formed a new Housing Department to address the resources needed to implement existing programs and new initiatives that respond to the wide range of housing needs in the community.

Read the full news release on the City's website.

Largest Safe Parking Program in Santa Clara County Expands Capacity in Mountain View

Group Photo at Safe Parking Lot Expansion

On Wednesday, June 28, representatives from the City of Mountain View, County of Santa Clara and Move MV gathered at the Shoreline Lot B safe parking lot to demonstrate how working collaboratively on safe parking is helping residents living in vehicles move to a secure environment while getting on a path to more stable housing.

Mountain View already operates the largest safe parking program in Santa Clara County. This week, the program expanded the Shoreline Lot B parking lot with an additional 17 spaces for oversized vehicles, resulting in up to 114 safe parking spaces Citywide.

For more information, read the full news release.

Celebrate Fourth of July Safely

Fire agencies throughout Santa Clara County have partnered to remind residents that fireworks are illegal, dangerous and can result in fires and injuries that are easily preventable. All fireworks, even those labeled "safe and sane," are illegal in most of Santa Clara County. Please leave fireworks to the professionals by celebrating safely and visiting a professional fireworks display this 4th of July.

And to celebrate safely, head over to the Shoreline Amphitheatre area to listen to the San Francisco Orchestra and enjoy the fireworks show. Watch from one of many designated viewing areas with walking or biking encouraged. New this year, Crittenden Hill is closed as a viewing area for safety reasons. Charleston Park is the next closest viewing area open to the public.

For information on the Fourth of July celebration, visit the webpage here.

Technology Showcase Returns with
Out of This World Experience

Design Graphic for Technology Showcase Event

Presented by the City of Mountain View and the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, the 8th Annual Technology Showcase returns to downtown in July. The free event that showcases technologies found right here in Mountain View will kick off with a panel presentation on Wednesday evening, July 19 at 5 p.m. at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, followed by exhibits on display from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursday, July 20 at Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St. The Showcase closes with a panel presentation at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 20.

View the joint City and Chamber of Commerce News Release.

Library Happenings

Join the Mountain View Public Library in July for a variety of fun and exciting summer events ranging from storytimes to Perry Yan’s Magic Show. Challenge yourself at our STEAM Fridays, or enjoy great music at our summer concerts, including Bowen Zheng’s classical guitar music on Tuesday, July 11 and Music From The Legend of Zelda: Performed by Harpist Aysha Gomez-Kureishi on Saturday, July 15. These events are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.

For more upcoming events, go to the Library’s events calendar.

What's OnStage

Upcoming Events

For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/Events.

June 28 | Music on Castro: Owen Evans | 5 – 6:45 p.m. | 200 Block of Castro Street

June 29 | Special City Council Meeting | 3 p.m. | City Hall, 500 Castro St.

June 30 | Theatre in the Park | 3 p.m. | ParkStage in Pioneer Park

June 30 | Night Recreation Swim: Magical Characters | 5:30 — 7 p.m. | Eagle Park Pool, 650 Franklin St.

June 30 | Concerts on the Plaza: Jean Fineberg & JAZZphoria (Jazz) | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.

July 4 | Most City Offices Closed to Observe Independence Day | ALL DAY

June 5 | Music on Castro: Norm Kahan | 5 – 6:45 p.m. | 200 Block of Castro Street

July 7 |Theatre in the Park | 3 p.m. | ParkStage in Pioneer Park

July 7 | Concerts on the Plaza: Mustache Harbor (Yacht Rock) | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.

July 7 | Summer Outdoor Movie Night with Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG) | 8: 30 p.m. | Cuesta Park.

July 8 | Free Confidential Paper Shredding Event | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Sunnyvale SMaRT Station, 301 Carl Road

July 12 | Music on Castro: Teds Acoustic Jams | 5 – 6:45 p.m. | 200 Block of Castro Street

July 14 | Theatre in the Park | 3 p.m. | ParkStage in Pioneer Park

July 14 | Night Recreation Swim: Western | 5:30 — 7 p.m. | Eagle Park Pool, 650 Franklin St.

July 14 | Concerts on the Plaza: Billy Martini 70s Tribute Band (70s Tribute Music) | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.

July 14 | Summer Outdoor Movie Night with Lightyear (PG) | 8: 30 p.m. | Sylvan Park

July 15 | Kidstock: Sean’s Music Factory | 10 a.m. – noon | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.

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