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Biodiversity Survey and Community Meeting |
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There is a lot happening with the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan project, including the launch of a survey and an upcoming community workshop.
You are invited to take the survey by scanning the QR code and share your input about biodiversity and trees in Mountain View.
There will also be a virtual and in-person option for convenience, and Mandarin and Spanish interpretation services will be offered at the in-person workshop.
Thursday, Oct. 17
4 – 5 p.m.: Virtual via Zoom (Zoom link will be available at BiodiversityMV.com)
6 - 7 p.m.: In-person with Mandarin and Spanish Translation Mountain View Community Center, Redwood Hall, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
For more information about the Plan and to get involved, visit BiodiversityMV.com.
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Measure G Information for Nov. 5 Election |
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For the Nov. 5, 2024 General Municipal Election, Mountain View voters will consider Measure G. Measure G only affects property sales over $6 million once at the time of transfer.
If passed, Measure G will create a guaranteed source of local funding that, by law, cannot be taken by the State.
As with most municipalities, repairs, maintenance, and eventual replacement of facilities and infrastructure in Mountain View will continue to be an ongoing need in the future. Some examples of future needs will include public safety, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety, expanding parks and open space, investing in facilities and infrastructure, and developing and preserving affordable housing.
For more information, visit MountainView.gov/MeasureG.
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City Plans EOC Exercise in October |
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On Thursday, Oct. 24, the City of Mountain View Fire Department will conduct an Emergency Operations Center exercise in the parking lot of 590 Castro St. from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The purpose of the exercise is to prepare City staff for the possibility of responding to an emergency or disaster and restoring the continuity of City operations for essential services.
For more details, view the news release.
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Pickleball Study Presentation |
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The City of Mountain View’s Pickleball Study, Design & Construction project is underway, with the study phase concluding. On June 12, staff presented the study findings, including potential locations and number of courts, to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review and comment.
The Commission requested staff to study alternative layout options and locations and return at a later date for more discussion. Staff has prepared additional options and will present them at the next Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting:
Wednesday, Oct. 23
7 p.m.
Mountain View Community Center, Redwood Hall
201 S. Rengstorff Ave. (In-Person Only)
Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings are open to the public, and more information including agendas and location can be found here.
(To accommodate the public interest in this item, the Oct. 23 meeting is being held in Redwood Hall at the Mountain View Community Center. This room is not set up for remote participation or recording. As a result, the meeting is in-person only and there will not be a video recording available after the meeting.)
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Music on Castro Closes Out Season |
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There are only a few weeks left of Music on Castro in Downtown Mountain View. Live performances continue every Wednesday evening on the 200 block of Castro Street until the end of October. |
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Gypsy Aire
Wednesday, Oct. 16
5 - 6:45 p.m. |
Sony Holland Duo
Wednesday, Oct. 23
5 - 6:45 p.m. |
Blue Two Jazz Duo
Wednesday, Oct. 30
5 - 6:45 p.m. |
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For more information and to check out the remaining lineup, visit Music on Castro. |
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Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Meetings |
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The City of Mountain View will hold the following stakeholder meetings to receive input on amendments to the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance: As part of Mountain View’s Housing Element, the City will be evaluating the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance to assess whether allowed rent increases are consistent with or less than comparable jurisdictions with rent stabilization for mobile home parks.
Saturday, Oct. 26
2 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Wednesday, Oct. 30
6:30 p.m.
Adobe House, 157 Moffett Blvd.
Both meetings will include Spanish interpretation services. Chinese and Russian interpretation is available upon request. Please contact Anky van Deursen at 650-903-6131 or Anky.vanDeursen@mountainview.gov.
A study session is currently scheduled with the Rental Housing Committee for December 2024 and with the City Council in Q1 2025 to review the item.
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Monster Bash Brings Tricks & Treats |
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Monster Bash returns with a frighteningly fun and family-friendly festival at Rengstorff Park. The City of Mountain View is hosting this free Halloween-themed event for the entire community.
Saturday, Oct. 26
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rengstorff Park
201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
Start your day with a Zombie Bike Ride from the Mountain View Public Library at 9 a.m. The squad rolls out at 9:15 a.m. to head over to the festivities.
Limited parking is available at the Mountain View Community Center and Senior Center. We encourage you to walk, bike or use public transit.
Monster Bash is proudly sponsored by Mountain View Voice. For more info, visit Mountain View Monster Bash.
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Free Repair Café in October |
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Do you have things that you like but no longer work? Don’t toss them, repair them! Volunteers will help you assess and fix your things for free instead of throwing them away.
Sunday, Oct. 27
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mountain View Senior Center
266 Escuela Ave.
Repair Café Silicon Valley is a volunteer-run, community service dedicated to encouraging the repair and reuse of goods, rather than sending them to the landfill.
At Repair Café events, volunteers will guide you to tackle the repair yourself or fix it while you watch and learn. Chances are you will leave with a once-again useful item and some knowledge of how to repair your items and others.
For more information or to volunteer, visit the Repair Cafe Facebook page.
For more Repair Cafe events held in other cities, visit the Repair Cafe page.
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Día de Muertos Celebration |
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The City of Mountain View invites everyone to the fourth annual Día de Muertos celebration! This will be the first year the event will be held at the Civic Center Plaza.
Saturday, Nov. 2
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza
500 Castro St.
The event celebrates memories and is a ritual that “encourages remembering over forgetting.” Join us to learn about the traditions of Día de Muertos and delight in the ofrendas and altars decorated with cempasúchil flowers, papel picado, sugar skulls and a myriad of colors created and inspired by community members. There will also be children’s activities and live performances, including folkloric dancing groups from various regions.
For more information on the upcoming celebration, visit MountainView.gov/Dia-De-Muertos.
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Book Sale Coming to the Mountain View Library |
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The Friends of the Mountain View Library will be holding a book sale in early November.
Come and find great bargains on gently used books for adults and youth, DVDs, CDs and more. Funds raised will support Mountain View Public Library programs, including upcoming Summer Reading events and prizes.
Saturday, Nov. 2
9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Members Only Sale
10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., General Public Sale
Sunday, Nov. 3
11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bag Sale
The book sale will take place in the bookmobile garage along Mercy Street in the driveway next to the Library’s underground parking lot.
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Voter Registration Deadlines Approaching |
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A reminder to Mountain View first-time voters: voter registration deadlines are almost here!
- Online registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 21, 2024
- Register by mail deadline: Must be postmarked by Monday, Oct. 21, 2024
- In person registration deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
More information on registering to vote in California can be found at Vote.gov/register/california.
Drop off your ballot for the Nov. 5, 2024 Presidential General Election in one of the 109 official ballot drop boxes located throughout the County—including in front of Mountain View City Hall, 500 Castro St.
Vote centers throughout Santa Clara County will open on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Find your nearest official ballot drop box at vote.santaclaracounty.gov/home.
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A Vision for the Mountain View of Tomorrow |
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The City of Mountain View is a special place to work. In a new video, a number of employees give insights into what it means for them to work for the City. They work in different fields, ranging from human resources to engineering. However, they all share a vision for working together to develop the Mountain View of Tomorrow.
View the video and explore current job openings with the City at MountainView.gov/jobs.
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Applications Open for City Advisory Bodies |
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The City of Mountain View is accepting applications for appointments to the following advisory bodies:
Advisory bodies are volunteer positions and serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council.
Applications are available in the City Clerk’s Office and online. For more information, visit Boards, Commissions and Committees. The link to the application is in each Council advisory body webpage.
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, via email, mail or in the City Clerk’s Office, 500 Castro St.
For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at City.Clerk@mountainview.govor 650-903-6304.
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Stay Current on Downtown Happenings |
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Downtown Mountain View is a priority for our community. To help residents, business owners and visitors stay informed about ongoing, current and future Downtown projects and initiatives, the City of Mountain View created a “Downtown Mountain View” section on the City’s website to ensure everyone has access to the most up-to-date information.
Also stay informed on what's happening Downtown by reading the most recent Downtown Digest newsletter.
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The next display of art is available for viewing in the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts lobby from noon - 3 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.
The gallery artists program is a coordinated effort with MVCPA and the Visual Arts Committee. The newest collection of work “The Ecosystems are Disintegrating from the Palms of Our Hands” is created by artist Nina K Ekman.
Most recently, Ekman has been drawn by the technique of tufting as a way of building textile sculptures. According to the artist, her pieces investigate “the unsustainability of our modern lifestyle inviting the observer to reflect upon our linear way of consuming, fast fashion and the consequences of our neglect for the future of the planet.”
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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Upstage Theatre presents Alice By Heart, a musical inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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Experience the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Some of MVCPA's upcoming events are featured below. For all upcoming performances, visit MVCPA.com.
Oct. 9 - Nov. 3 | King James | TheatreWorks Silicon Valley: In Rajiv Joseph’s brilliant and slam-dunk new comedy, superfans Matt and Shawn forge a friendship through a shared love of their hometown Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James. | Tickets
Oct. 21 - 22 | Every Brilliant Thing |Feiyu Theater: This exciting event invites young musicians from around the globe to showcase their skills and passion for music. Whether you're a solo artist or part of a group, join us for a celebration of creativity and culture. Saturday’s competition is free to attend, while Sunday’s concert event is ticketed. | Tickets
Oct. 25 - 27 | Alice By Heart | Upstage Theatre: From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.| Tickets
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
Oct. 16 | Gypsy Aire | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street
Oct. 17 | Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan Community Workshop | 6 - 7 p.m. | Mountain View Community Center, Redwood Hall, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
Oct. 23 | Sony Holland Duo | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street
Oct. 26 | Monster Bash | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Rengstorff Park, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
Oct. 27 | Repair Café | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave.
Oct. 30 | Blue Two Jazz Duo | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street
Oct. 30 | Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Adobe House, 157 Moffett Blvd.
Nov. 2 | Día de Muertos | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
Nov. 3 | History of Public Art in Mountain View | 2 - 4 p.m. | Google Gradient Visitor Experience, 2000 N. Shoreline Blvd.
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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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