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City Council Reorganization |
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Two new members of the Mountain View City Council – Chris Clark and John McAlister - were sworn in, along with two returning members, Emily Ann Ramos and Pat Showalter, at the Council’s first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Margaret Abe-Koga and Lisa Matichak, who termed out of office, were thanked for their eight years of service on the Council. Abe-Koga is now serving as the Santa Clara County District 5 Supervisor.
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Council also elected Ellen Kamei as Mayor and Emily Ann Ramos as Vice Mayor. A third generation Mountain View resident, Mayor Kamei was elected to the Council in November 2018 and re-elected to her second term in November 2022. She previously served as Mayor in 2021 and Vice Mayor in 2020. Vice Mayor Ramos was appointed to the Council in January 2023 and elected to the Council in November 2024.
Both Councilmembers Clark and McAlister previously served on the Council, having first been elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2016. Clark served as mayor in 2014, and McAlister served as mayor in 2015. Showalter, who passed the gavel to Mayor Kamei, served as mayor in 2024 and was re-elected to the Council in November 2024.
For more details, view the news release.
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MVFD Assists in Battling LA County Fires |
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Mountain View Fire Department's Engine 152 deployed last week with a team of four firefighters as part of a task force to the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County. They have completed numerous missions, including successfully protecting and preventing a middle school from burning.
After nearly a week of wind-fueled wildfires throughout Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas, over 38,000 acres have burned in the Eaton, Palisades and Hurst fires combined, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. More than 12,000 structures have been destroyed.
To help those affected by the wildfires in Southern California, the City of Mountain View has compiled a list of organizations you can visit that could use your donations: Support Southern California Wildfire Victims.
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Magical Bridge Playground Grand Opening |
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Come and celebrate the opening of the Magical Bridge Playground at Rengstorff Park!
Saturday, Jan. 25
11 a.m.
Rengstorff Park, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
The event will feature remarks from local officials, a ribbon cutting, light refreshments, photo opportunities, live entertainment and the chance to explore and enjoy this inclusive playground featuring equipment uniquely customized for Mountain View. This celebration marks the completion of a community-driven project designed to create a magical and accessible play space for everyone.
Parking is very limited in and around Rengstorff Park. Community members are encouraged to walk, bike or take public transportation to the event. The ceremony will take place in front of the playground entrance.
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City Secures FEMA Reimbursement
for COVID-19 Costs
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The City of Mountain View successfully secured reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to cover costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reimbursement, totaling nearly $632,000, was primarily related to the following expenditures:
- Supplies and commodities (i.e., personal protective equipment such as face masks and safety goggles as well as materials such as sprayers, thermometers, and blood pressure cuffs).
- Staff time spent in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
- Electronics and related software/applications to conduct EOC operations over and above standard operating protocols.
- Signage and installation and placement of signs within park facilities.
- Labor costs for the vaccination center at the Mountain View Community Center.
- City of Mountain View Fire Department personnel overtime costs.
Working to secure these reimbursements highlights the City’s commitment to addressing the financial challenges of the pandemic, ensuring City services remained operational and supporting the health and safety of its residents.
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Applications Open for Advisory Boards |
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The City of Mountain View is looking for a few good volunteers for four committees. Apply to the committees below to make a difference, give back to your community and have your voice be heard:
- Downtown Committee (Open until filled)
- Performing Arts Committee (Open until filled)
- Rental Housing Committee (Applications due Tuesday, March 18)
- Senior Advisory Committee (Open until filled)
For more information, and to apply, visit MountainView.gov/Advisors.
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Upcoming Community Transportation Workshop and Survey |
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The City of Mountain View is developing a new ordinance that aims to reduce reliance on single-occupancy car trips while increasing alternative transportation options. The City is hosting a community workshop to gather key insights on local travel behavior.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Mountain View City Hall, 500 Castro St.
Plaza Conference Room
The goal of the workshop is to engage Mountain View employees and residents to identify common barriers for using sustainable transportation options, as well as assess what strategies would be most helpful for increasing access to multiple modes of transportation.
To help shape this new ordinance, the City also invites the community to complete this brief transportation survey: MountainView.gov/tdmsurvey.
For more information, visit Transportation Demand Management Project.
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Join our community and enjoy rich traditions at the City of Mountain View's annual Lunar New Year Celebration!
Saturday, Feb. 1
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
This multicultural event will showcase traditional performances, hands-on crafts, engaging games, community booths and a diverse array of delicious cuisine from food trucks. Come out and enjoy a cultural celebration and connection!
For more information, visit Lunar New Year Celebration.
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Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy |
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If you live in Mountain View, speak Spanish and are curious about local government, the Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy is for you.
The City of Mountain View is now accepting applications for the 2025 Academy, which gets underway in March 2025. The free, 10-week-long program is designed to engage and empower Spanish-speaking residents who are interested in increasing their civic engagement, leadership skills and volunteerism in the community. The program is presented in English and Spanish.
Academy applications (available in English and Spanish) are due by Friday, March 7, 2025. For more information, visit MountainView.gov/SpanishAcademy.
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TRUST Receives Direct Help Line |
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TRUST, which stands for "Trusted Response Urgent Support Team," is a mobile response program that helps Santa Clara County residents ages 18 and older who are experiencing an urgent mental health or substance use situation.
The program includes the following services:
- Community-based, non-law enforcement approach
- Prevention-focused mental health and substance use support
- Peer support from individuals with lived experience
- Responses to calls that do not pose a public safety risk
- 24/7 access
The community can call 408-596-7290 to reach the TRUST Call Center directly.
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Senior Center Hosts Pancake Breakfast |
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The Annual Senior Center Pancake Breakfast returns to the Mountain View Senior Center. Enjoy a hot breakfast featuring pancakes, breakfast sausages and eggs.
Saturday, Feb, 8
9 - 11 a.m.
Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave.
Tickets will be available for $5 each at the Senior Center front desk from Monday, Jan. 6 – Friday, Jan. 31. Please note, tickets are cash only and can be purchased during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is open to individuals aged 55 and older, and guests must be registered.
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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Theatre Works Silicoin Valley presents "Rachmaninoff and the Tsar"
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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.
Jan. 10 - Feb. 9 | Hershey Felder: Rachmaninoff and the Tsar | Theatre Works Silicon Valley | Hershey Felder’s newest musical play will feature him in the role of composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff alongside British-Italian actor Jonathan Silvestri in the role of Tsar Nicholas II. Having safely left Russian during the 1917 revolution, Rachmaninoff eventually made his home in Beverly Hills, but always longed for the Tsarist Russia that he knew and loved as a young man. Get Tickets
Jan. 17 - 18 | Aesop’s Fables | Peninsula Youth Theatre | New Stories on Stage version adapted by Karen Simpson. This performance is one hour long with no intermission and is appropriate for all ages. Get Tickets
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
Jan. 20 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Closure | All Day | Most City Offices
Jan. 21 | Community Transportation Workshop | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Mountain View City Hall, Plaza Conference Room, 500 Castro St.
Jan. 25 | Magical Bridge Playground Grand Opening | 11 a.m. | Rengstorff Park, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
Feb. 1 | Lunar New Year Celebration | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
Feb. 8 | Senior Center Pancake Breakfast | 9 - 11 a.m. | Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave.
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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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