Oct. 18, 2023

News and Information from the City of Mountain View.

Community Celebrates 40th Anniversary
of Shoreline at Mountain View

The City of Mountain View thanks the community for coming out strong and celebrating the 40th anniversary of Shoreline at Mountain View regional park on Sunday, Oct. 15. Approximately 2,000 people attended the Celebrate Shoreline event and enjoyed carnival games, music, food, vehicle displays, a community art project and more!

This gem of a regional park would not have been possible without the Shoreline Community Park District, which was created by State legislation in 1969. Known as the Shoreline Act, this legislation envisioned a transformation of what was once a hog farm, auto wrecking yard and a landfill. State and local leaders had the foresight to know that the vision of environmental protection, housing, recreation and economic development would be realized over the course of decades. Learn more at MountainView.gov/ShorelineParkDistrict. 

Just because the event is over doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Shoreline at Mountain View is home to trails, a kite lot, golf course, sailing lake and so much more. Check out all the offerings at MountainView.gov/Shoreline.

City Hosts Grand Opening and
Dedication of Fayette Park

The 0.45-acre park features a lawn and play area with a seat wall, picnic tables and benches. Fayette Park is also home to Mountain View’s newest public art installation that features whimsical sculptures of two grazing squirrels and a lizard created by Walnut Creek Artist Colin Selig.

Downtown Pedestrian Mall:
Outdoor Seating Temporarily Unavailable

The City is making additional improvements to Downtown Mountain View to enhance visitors’ experience (part of a plan known as the Castro Street Interim Pedestrian Mall). The 100, 200 and 300 blocks of Castro Street will be upgraded to include the following enhancements:

1. Pavement resurfacing
2. Intersection striping
3. Creation of a new central walkway
4. Power-washing sidewalks and parklets
5. Clean up of City furnishings
6. Storm drain cleaning

The City’s work will start on Monday, Nov. 6 and continue for approximately three weeks, depending on weather. During this time, sidewalks will remain open and there will continue to be access to all businesses. The Pedestrian Mall will be temporarily closed including the public seating areas, rocking horse and games. Following the work, the City will install new patio barriers and outdoor restaurant seating will return as the businesses enter into new license agreements with the City.

For the latest information, visit MountainView.gov/PedMall.

Heat Advisory for Thursday, Oct. 19

The National Weather Service has forecast a heat advisory for the San Francisco Bay Area through 11 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19. Afternoon high temperatures are expected to reach the upper-80s to mid-90s for most locations, resulting in an increased risk for those sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

Take care of yourself and your families by taking the following preparedness actions:

• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Stay in air-conditioned areas or go to an air-conditioned building if you do not have A/C.
• Limit outdoor activities during the hottest time of the day.
• Do not leave kids or pets in vehicles.
• Watch for hot pavement when walking dogs.
• Check on relatives and neighbors.

In anticipation of the heat, the City of Mountain View will open the following facilities to the public as air-conditioned cooling centers to find shelter from the heat:

• The Police Services Fire Administration Building lobby at 1000 Villa St. will be open to the public Thursday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Mountain View Community Center lobby at 201 S. Rengstorff Ave. will be open to the public Thursday, Oct. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., will be open to the public Thursday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a medical emergency.

Annual Street Lane Striping
Begins this Month

The City’s annual street lane striping began on Monday, Oct. 16 and is expected to be complete by mid-November.

Work will take place between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Residents and commuters can expect some delays, although no streets are expected to be closed to motorists.

Please see the table below for more details on the project areas and dates.

Development Projects Bi-Monthly Update

The Community Development Department’s Planning Division prepares a bi-monthly update of private development projects and long-range planning projects currently underway. The latest project update for October 2023 can be found on the Planning Division’s webpage. The projects in the update are organized by project status and by the 2030 General Plan Planning Areas.

As shown in the update, the Planning Division is currently leading several long-range planning efforts in the Fiscal Year 2023-25 Council Strategic Work Plan, including:

• R3 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zoning Code Update,
• Historic Preservation Ordinance and Register Update, and
• Downtown Precise Plan Comprehensive Update.

In addition, there are:

• 25 notable private development projects in the planning application review phase, and
• A combined 44 projects in the permit review or construction phase.

Each project has a project planner listed who can be contacted to obtain additional information. Additionally, each project that is subject to State Housing Laws, such as Senate Bill 35 (Streamlined Ministerial Review) and Senate Bill 330 (Housing Crisis Act), have a note next to the project description.

Professional Attire Donations Needed

The Mountain View/Los Altos Speech and Debate Club has partnered with The View Teen Center to accept professional attire for students. The effort is focused on making speech and debate more accessible for all students.

Professional attire donations can include blazers, slacks, blouses and more. Donations can be dropped off at the Teen Center, 263 Escuela Ave., Monday - Friday from 3:15 - 7 p.m. or Saturday from 1 - 6 p.m.

Friends to Host Book Sale on
Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5

The Friends of the Mountain View Library will host its next book sale on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. for its members-only sale and 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. for its general public sale; and Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a general public bag sale.

The book sale will be at the bookmobile garage behind the Mountain View Public Library. Funds raised from the book sale will be used to support the Library's programs.

For more information, vist the Friends of the Mountain View Library website.

Monster Bash, Día de Muertos and Bike Circus
Coming on Saturday, Oct. 28

On Saturday, Oct. 28, the City of Mountain View’s Rengstorff Park will transform into a ghoulish good time for all ages with the return of Monster Bash. From 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., community members are encouraged to don their favorite costumes and enjoy a fall festival loaded with a treat trail; spooky games; enchanting performances; a stilt walker; inflatables; creepy, crawly, ooey gooey zone; Bike Circus and more.

The event will also include a Día de Muertos exhibition, which will run through 2:30 p.m. at Redwood Hall in the Mountain View Community Center. Attendees can expect to see iconic skeleton figurines, brightly colored flowers and decorative items that often adorn traditional ofrendas. Learn from community members why these items are significant to Día de Muertos.

This event is free and open to the public. Limited parking is available at the Mountain View Community Center and Senior Center. Walking, biking or taking public transit to the event is highly encouraged. A free bike valet will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. 

For more information, visit the Monster Bash event webpage.

"Spooky Times" Returns to
Deer Hollow Farm

Mark your calendars and get your little ghouls, goblins and gargoyles ready for the return of Spooky Times on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Deer Hollow Farm, 22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino. Admission is $7 per person, or $5 for those wearing a costume.

Celebrate the spooky spirit of Halloween while supporting Deer Hollow Farm. Meet the livestock, enjoy activities and crafts, and explore the haunted barnyard.

For more information, email DeerHollowFarm@mountainview.gov or call 650-903-6430.

United Against Hate Week and
Other Library Happenings

United Against Hate Week
The Mountain View PublicLibrary is planning three events in recognition of United Against Hate Week. Teens will be invited to make friendship bracelets with provided crafting supplies in the Teen Zone on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Film screenings of the documentaries Not Your Model Minority and The Issue of Mr. O’Dell, each of which promote anti-racism and inclusivity, will be shown on Saturday, Nov. 18. A Community Safety Workshop is currently being planned in collaboration with the Council on American-Islamic Relations. 

Other Library Happenings

Author Talks
Come to an online author talk and ask questions about their writing processes, sources of inspiration, future projects and more.

• Wednesday, Nov. 1—You are invited to an intimate conversation with Full House star John Stamos as he discusses his memoir, If You Would Have Told Me.
• Thursday, Nov. 9—Join “The Budgetnista” Tiffany Aliche as she talks about her New York Times bestseller Get Good with Money and provides advice about budgeting, investing, credit rating, estate planning and more.

Celebrate Mountain View History

• Tuesday, Nov. 7—Join us as we celebrate the 121st anniversary of the City of Mountain View's incorporation with a special talk by local history book author Nick Perry who will share highlights from his decades of research on the history of Mountain View, using photos and stories that trace the city's constant growth and evolution over the decades.

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

Upstage Theatre presents Be More Chill Oct. 20 - 22.

October 4 - 29 | MainStage | TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents Mrs. Christie. In parallel storylines that blend past, present and Poirot, this glimpse into Agatha Christie's real-life mystery proves that sometimes you need to disappear in order to find yourself. | Tickets

October 20 - 22 | SecondStage | Upstage Theatre presents Be More Chill. Be More Chill is the story of highschooler Jeremy Heere in his battle to make it through modern high school. Jeremy's desperate times call for desperate measures, and he swallows a tiny supercomputer called a SQUIP to help him win over the girl of his dreams. He must face the harsh realities of popularity and the consequences of his computer-led actions in order to eventually learn to accept himself for who he is, flaws and all. | Tickets

November 3 - 4 | SecondStage | Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) presents The Elves and the Shoemaker as part of their Stories on Stage program. Cobb's Cobblers have fallen on hard times. It's so difficult to sell shoes the old-fashioned way in today's fast paced world. Enter a couple of Elves on their first assignment. Can they get their new signature shoe trending? Join us for this fun update of a classic holiday story. Friday, Nov. 3 features school time performances only.  | Tickets

November 4 | MainStage | Nova Vista Symphony presents Piano Greats: Rachmanioff and Beethoven with Kwok Kuen Koo. Local pianist Kwok Kuen Koo will be playing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. Tickets

Upcoming Events

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

Oct. 21 | Spooky Times at Deer Hollow Fram | 10 a.m. | Deer Hollow Farm, 22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino

Oct. 28 | Monster Bash, Día de Muertos & Bike Circus | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Rengstorff Park

Nov. 4 | Confidential Paper Shredding | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | SMaRT Station, 301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale

Nov. 23 – 24 | Most City Offices Closed in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday | All Day

Dec. 4 | Community Tree Lighting Celebration | 5:30 – 8 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.

Dec. 25 – Jan. 1 | Most City Offices Closed in Observance of the Holidays | All Day

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.