Aug. 9, 2023

News and Information from the City of Mountain View.

Imagine the Future of Parks and Recreation

Help us imagine the future of Mountain View Parks and Recreation by joining us for one of four community meetings to kick off the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. The City is seeking your input on the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan to ensure the City's parks and programs equitably reflect our community’s values and needs.

The community meetings will take place on the following dates and times:

Monday, Aug. 21
In-person: 6 to 7 p.m., Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
Virtual only: 7:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register for virtual meeting.

Tuesday, Aug. 22
In-person: 6 to 7 p.m., Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
Virtual only: 7:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register for virtual meeting.

Light refreshments and childcare will be available for the two in-person meetings. Interpretation services in Spanish, Mandarin and Russian will be available for all four meetings.

To follow the development of the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan and to learn how to get involved, visit ImagineMVParks.com.

Working Together for Our Youth

Did you know that Mountain View is home to over 16,000 children and youth under the age of 18. Mountain View prioritizes meeting the needs of these young residents and preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. That’s why we partner with our school districts and allocate an annual amount of over $15 million, plus additional one-time funding, to ensure lifelong success for our children and youth. Visit Working Together for Our Youth to learn more.

Safe Routes to School
Improvements and Programs

Expanding the City of Mountain View's Safe Routes to School program is one of the City Council’s Strategic Priorities. In preparation for this school year, the City has completed, or will soon implement, the following traffic safety improvements and Safe Routes to School programs:

• Prior to the start of the school year, the City has installed high visibility crosswalks at several new locations near schools and converted multiple intersections from two-way to all-way stops. The City also awarded a nearly $1 million construction contract for pavement striping and markings that includes adding and/or refreshing 108 high-visibility crosswalks and other school-related street legends at various school locations around the City. This work will start in September.
• The City increased the budget for school crossing guards to expand the program from 15 crossing guard locations last year to 21 locations this year.
• The City produced new educational materials for bicycle and pedestrian safety training at schools.
• To kick off the new school year, the City’s Safe Routes to School team staffed tables at three elementary school popsicle parties this week and will be attending additional popsicle parties next week, along with holding a bike rodeo at Springer Elementary School. The team will also be at Graham Middle School on Thursday, Aug. 10 for their orientation day to reach all 900 students and attending back-to-school nights at several elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. More educational and training activities are planned for the school year.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event

Saturday, August 26, in Mountain View. By appointment only.

Safely dispose of unwanted household hazardous wastes, including paint, batteries, electronics, garden chemicals, propane tanks, fluorescent and LED lightbulbs, household cleaners, used automotive oil, and more. Appointments are required; call 408-299-7300 or book an appointment online at HHW.org. To schedule online, click the green “Make an Appointment” button then select Mountain View on the calendar for August 26. Upon appointment booking, you will receive the specific Mountain View drop-off location. Bring proof of Santa Clara County residency (e.g., driver’s license or utility bill) to the event.

If you can’t attend on August 26, the County has permanent hazardous waste drop-off facilities available year-round to county residents by appointment. Visit HHW.org to check the 2023 facility operating schedule and make an appointment.

Library Happenings

Chat with Best-Selling Authors
In August, the Library will host three virtual author talks as part of the Online Author Series:

• Tuesday, August 15: Robert Jones, Jr. will discuss his debut, award-winning novel, The Prophets. 
• Wednesday, August 23: Cassandra Clare will talk about her newest and final book in The Last Hours series, Chain of Thorns.
• Wednesday, August 30: Jeff Selingo will discuss research related to his most recent book, Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Mountain View Library will hold its next Book Sale on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20. Funds raised support Library programs. Find the Book Sale in the Bookmobile parking area behind the Library.

Explore the Outdoors

• Use your library card to borrow a California State Parks pass and access over 200 parks, lakes, beaches and monuments in the State Parks system for free.
• Visit our Drop-in Bike Clinic during extended summer hours on Saturdays, August 19 and September 16. Professional bike mechanic Ryan Murphy will be available for advice and help.

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

Upcoming Events

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

August 9 | Music on Castro: The Song Gardeners | 5 – 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street

August 11 | Theatre in the Park: Caps for Sale | 3 p.m. | ParkStage in Pioneer Park

August 11 | Concerts on the Plaza: Daze on the Green (Classic Rock/Dance Hits) | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.

August 11 | Summer Outdoor Movie Night with Strange World (PG) | 8: 30 p.m. | Eagle Park

August 15 | Virtual Rent Stabilization Hours | 10 a.m. – noon | Online

August 16 | Music on Castro: David Landon | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street.

August 17 | Housing and Eviction Help Center | 6 - 8 p.m. | 585 Franklin St.

August 18 | Concerts on the Plaza: KOT Band (Tribute to Woodstock Generation) | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.

August 21 | Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Community Meeting | 6 - 7 p.m. | Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

August 21 | Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Community Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Online

August 22 | Virtual Rent Stabilization Hours | 10 a.m. – noon | Online

August 22 | Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Community Meeting | 6 - 7 p.m. | Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

August 22 | Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Community Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Online

August 23 | Music on Castro: Mr. Jones and Me | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street.

August 25 | Concerts on the Plaza: Busta Groove (Top 40/Motown) | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.

August 29 | Virtual Rent Stabilization Hours | 10 a.m. – noon | Online

August 30 | Music on Castro: Lavender Fields | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street.

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.