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Magical Bridge Playground
Breaks Ground in Mountain View |
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On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the City of Mountain View was joined by partners from the County of Santa Clara and Magical Bridge Foundation for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Mountain View’s all-inclusive Magical Bridge Playground in Rengstorff Park.
Located between the Mountain View Community Center’s parking lot and tennis courts, the playground will provide an innovative play area and companion programming intentionally designed for all ages and abilities, including those with physical, developmental, cognitive and sensory challenges.
The playground will contain seven play area zones including an entry zone with a bridge, tot lot, swing zone, spin zone, innovation zone, slide/climbing zone, and playhouse and stage zone.
For more information, read the full news release.
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City Receives “A” Score for Sustainability
and Climate Resiliency Efforts |
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The City of Mountain View is proud to announce that it is one of only 119 cities, states and regions across the globe to receive an "A" score for its sustainability efforts and commitment to environmental transparency.
The City made the 2023 A List by demonstrating that it had conducted a climate risk and vulnerability assessment, adopted plans that address climate adaptation and mitigation, published a community-wide emissions inventory, established mitigation and adaptation goals, and made progress towards achieving targets.
According to CDP, A List cities report taking four times as many mitigation and adaptation measures as non-A list cities. Some of the notable actions Mountain View has taken include:
- Co-founding Silicon Valley Clean Energy.
- Enacting aggressive transportation demand management requirements in development plans.
- Coordinating social safety net programs such as the Elevate MV basic income pilot program and Safe Parking.
- Adopting a Sea Level Rise Capital Improvement Program to address long-term flood impacts.
- Adopting local reach codes that set building electrification and electric vehicle charging requirements for all new buildings in Mountain View.
For more information, read the full news release.
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Castro Interim Pedestrian Mall
Project Update |
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Planned construction began on Castro Street Pedestrian Mall along the 100, 200 and 300 blocks in early November with street resurfacing, including the intersections at Dana and Villa streets, occurring last week. With the cooler temperatures, the drying of the street took longer than anticipated and detours were extended to end of day Friday, Nov. 24.
Due to pedestrians walking on the roadway before it had dried, additional clean up steps are necessary, including localized resurfacing touch-ups in the street and sidewalks.
The City anticipates this work to take place during dryer weather conditions on Thursday, Nov. 30. Once the touch up surfaces are completely dry, pavement markings will be painted on the street. The intersections of Villa and Dana Streets will remain open for pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular access during this work. Sidewalks along Castro Street will remain open for pedestrian access.
Businesses will be able to return to outdoor operations on the public sidewalk and street once they have an executed agreement and their City-installed fences in place. Outdoor restaurant seating areas will open on a rolling basis as the businesses enter into license agreements with the City. Staff continues to communicate with businesses regarding project updates, weather impacts to the project schedule, and outdoor patio license application requirements.
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Recruitment Begins for the 2024-25
Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury |
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The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is recruiting qualified applicants for the 2024-2025 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury. Applications are due March 29, 2024, for the one-year term commencing July 1, 2024.
To be eligible, applicants must be 18 years of age or older, United States citizens, and residents of Santa Clara County. Persons selected for Civil Grand Jury service must make a time commitment of an average of 25 hours per week for a period of one fiscal year.
To learn more, and to apply, visit the Superior Court website.
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Winter Storm Preparedness |
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With the return of rain in the forecast, winter storm preparedness is top of mind for local agencies. In fact, the City of Mountain View has been working diligently to prepare for the fall and upcoming winter storm seasons.
Residents can contact the City for storm related issues along City roads and sidewalks by calling 650-903-6329. More information is available on the Flood Protection webpage.
Valley Water also encourages the community to be prepared for flooding. Flood safety tips and resources are available at ValleyWater.org/floodready. The community can help reduce the risk of flooding by reporting blockages in creeks by calling Valley Water’s watershed hotline at 408-630-2378.
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How Shoreline at Mountain View's Past Can Inform Future Climate Adaptation Goals |
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Numerous climate adaption projects continue to take place at Shoreline at Mountain View.
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Shoreline is concluding its 40th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, Dec. 11 when the final event of the four-part educational speaker series takes place at Michaels Restaurant.
Please join us from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a panel discussion where we will explore how Shoreline’s past can inform tomorrow’s climate adaptation goals. We will hear information and personal stories about the past, present and future of Shoreline and the region from four panelists:
- Martha Wallace, Friends of “R” House Board Member
- Glenn Lyles, Former Shoreline Manager for the City of Mountain View
- Karen Verpeet, Managing Director of the Resilient Landscapes Program at the San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI)
- Dave Halsing, Executive Project Manager for the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project
Heavy appetizers will be served so we ask that you please register in advance. More information is also available at the Shoreline at Mountain View website.
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Holiday Events and Activities |
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The following holiday events are coming to Mountain View:
Community Tree Lighting
The Community Tree Lighting Celebration will be held on Monday, Dec. 4 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Civic Center Plaza at 500 Castro St.
Santa will arrive at 5:45 p.m. to assist the Mayor and Councilmembers with flipping the switch to light the tree. Following the tree lighting, Santa will greet and take pictures with families on the Plaza Pavilion. Event festivities include arts and crafts, games, a train ride, Mrs. Claus and Friends’ holiday music and stories, entertainment by local groups, and refreshments.
Please follow all posted signs and plan for traffic detours in advance. Walking, biking and public transit are highly encouraged.
Letters to Santa
This holiday season, all Mountain View children can write their wish lists and letters and send them to Santa! In return, Santa will mail a letter back.
Letters will be accepted up to Friday, Dec. 8. Santa can receive letters in Santa’s mailbox located in the lobby at the Mountain View Community Center or by mailing the letter to: City of Mountain View Recreation Division, c/o Santa Claus, P.O. box 7540, Mountain View, CA 94039.
Santa’s Workshop
Santa’s elves are hard at work in the North Pole making toys and wrapping presents for all the children this holiday season. Join the elves at Santa’s Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. – noon for a jolly time building and creating some incredible holiday themed crafts!
Children will have the opportunity to design ornaments, customize their own stockings, make a snowy wonderland globe and so much more! This holiday program is open to all children ages 6 to 11 years old. Tickets are $47 for residents and $58 for non-residents.
Register online at MountainView.gov/Register.
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Holiday Happenings at the Library |
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A winter wonderland crafts program will be held on Dec. 14 for ages 7 and up.
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Celebrate the holidays with the Library by coming to a special winter-themed program!
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Tuesday, Dec. 5—Dive into the holiday spirit as we craft delightful felt candy ornaments together in this program for teens and tweens.
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Thursday, Dec. 7—At this special session of Let’s Create, children ages five and up are invited to drop in for an afternoon of winter-themed arts and crafts that is self-directed, choice-driven and celebrates the experience of discovery.
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Thursday, Dec. 7—The Bel Canto Flutes all-flute ensemble will present a holiday performance with music that spans the ages across several cultures, including many well-known favorites.
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Monday, Dec. 11—Snuggle up in your warmest pajamas as we share enchanting winter tales of frozen landscapes, polar bears and penguins at our Pajama Winter Storytime.
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Wednesday, Dec. 13—Beginners and ukulele enthusiasts are welcome to sing and play seasonal music together at this special edition of Sing and Play Along Ukulele Jam.
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Thursday, Dec. 14—Enjoy a cozy crafting afternoon in our Winter Wonderland, where you can visit multiple craft stations, learn about winter animals and create your own animal projects to decorate your home.
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Tuesday, Dec. 19—Get the kids' dancing shoes on and join our Winter Dance Party, where the Library DJ will play both popular and seasonal songs to get everyone moving and shaking!
For more information on these and upcoming Library events, visit the Library’s Events Calendar.
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents The Christmas Ballet Dec. 7-10.
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December 1 - 3 | MainStage | Western Ballet presents The Nutcracker. A holiday tradition filled with delight. John, Clara, Fritz and all their friends as they celebrate the festive season with the magic of Drosselmeyer, toys that come love and Clara's enchanting visit to the Kingdom of Sweets. Tickets
December 1 | SecondStage | Diaspora Arts Connection presents A Night of Music with Mohammad Khodadadi. Mohammad Khodadadi will discuss the history of Persian music and take you on a journey through nostalgic songs and anecdotes and demonstrate the different modes of the traditional Persian music modal system. This presentation is entirely in Persian language. Tickets
December 2 | SecondStage |Ilya Blinov presents Rachmaninov: Fighting the Silence. “Not good enough “ – this feeling followed Sergei Rachmaninov throughout his life. One of the most popular Romantic composers lived with the sense of profound self-insecurity. How did he go through a creative block early in his life and years of not composing at all after his exile from Russia? Tickets
December 7 - 10 | MainStage |Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents The Christmas Ballet. The annual holiday extravaganza returns! Celebrate the festive season with a performance that's a little ballet, a little Broadway, and a whole lot of Smuin. In what has become a tradition with Smuin, look for new dances alongside iconic mainstays like Santa Baby. Tickets
December 8 - 9 | SecondStage |Peninsula Youth Theatre presents A Christmas Carol as part of their Stories on Stage Series. Ebeneezer Scrooge is the meanest man in London - a grasping, squeezing covetous old sinner. Can a visit from his old partner change his tune before it is too late? This holiday classic, adapted especially for PYT's "Stories on Stage" program, is a great introduction for children to Dickens' beloved tale of redemption. Tickets
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
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
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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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