Jan. 29, 2025

News and Information from the City of Mountain View.

Changes Proposed for Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance

At the Tuesday, Jan. 28 meeting, the City Council considered changes on how much rent can go up annually for mobile home residents as part of implementing Mountain View’s 2023-31 Housing Element. The proposed changes to City’s Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance include limiting rent increases to 60% of the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) for the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward region with a 0% floor and 3% ceiling. Currently, annual rent increases are limited to 100% of CPI-U with a floor of 2% and a ceiling of 5%. The ordinance applies to residents who own a mobile home but rent space in a mobile home park or rent a mobile home.

The Council will vote on the proposed ordinance amendment at a future meeting.

Also at Tuesday’s meeting, the Council held a study session on the City’s draft Pathways to Housing – Homeless Response Strategy and Expenditure Plan. The draft plan includes goals and strategies for addressing homelessness in Mountain View over the next seven to 10 years. For more details, view the Council Meeting.

Celebrate Lunar New Year This Saturday

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.

Free Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

The City of Mountain View is sponsoring a Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic with the County of Santa Clara in February.

Saturday, Feb. 15
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

The vaccination event is geared for individuals without health insurance or who are underinsured. Anyone can attend the clinic and a limited supply of vaccines will be available for those who have health insurance.

Become a "Cool Block" Leader in 2025

Do you want to make a difference in your neighborhood? The City is launching Cohort 3 of Cool Block Mountain View and looking for leaders to inspire their neighbors, build a stronger sense of community, reduce carbon emissions and prepare for emergencies in Mountain View. 

This program is designed for everyone. Whether you're a renter, homeowner or part of a local group (like a book club or faith group), you can join Cool Block Mountain View. The program includes five get-togethers to guide you through practical steps for making changes in your home, block and community.

Join us for one 30-minute information session to learn more and get all your questions answered. 

Thursday, Jan. 30
12:30 p.m.
Virtual

Sunday, Feb. 2
2 p.m.
Mountain View Community Center, Cedar Room, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

Tuesday, Feb. 11
5:30 p.m.
Mountain View Community Center, Willow Room, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

Register to attend a Cool Block Leader Information Session and visit Collaborate Mountain View for program updates!

The City will provide all the resources you need. No expertise is required—just a desire to make a positive impact!

Community Transportation Survey

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.

To help shape this new ordinance, the City invites the community to complete this brief transportation survey: MountainView.gov/tdmsurvey.

For more information, visit Transportation Demand Management Project.

R-3 Zoning District Study Sessions

Discussions about the R3 Zoning District Update are coming up. The City Council is exploring density changes in targeted areas, with a focus on promoting housing diversity and growth producing better design that reflects the community's vision, and creating opportunities for neighborhood serving uses.

Study sessions with the Environmental Planning Commission and City Council are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Tuesday, March 25, respectively.

In addition, the community can visit an informational table about R3 zoning at the City's Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 1.

For more information visit MountainView.gov/R3ZoningUpdate. 

Explore New Magical Bridge Playground

On Saturday, Jan. 25, hundreds of people turned out for the grand opening of the Magical Bridge playground at Rengstorff Park, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

Located between the Mountain View Community Center’s parking lot and tennis courts, the playground provides an innovative play area and companion programming intentionally designed to welcome people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Learn more about Mountain View's all-inclusive playground.

"Move" with New Interactive Game in Downtown Mountain View

Here's one more reason to come Downtown! The City of Mountain View recently installed a new interactive game on the 100 block of the Castro Street Pedestrian Mall.

The MOVMNT electronic play element is made for all ages and abilities. It is also “people-powered,” using a turning device to charge it quickly and easily.

There are multiple game options, including single and multi-player. This new addition is designed to enhance the downtown experience, foster community and intergenerational engagement, and provide mental and physical fitness.   

Applications Open for Advisory Boards

The City of Mountain View is looking for a few volunteers for four advisory 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 Friday, Feb. 28)
• Senior Advisory Committee (Open until filled)

For more information, and to apply, visit MountainView.gov/Advisors.

Mountain View Library Book Sale

Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy

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.

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

French Talent presents Les garçons et Guillaume, à table!

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. 30 | Les garçons et Guillaume, à table!| French Talent USA | French Talent presents Les garçons et Guillaume, à table! by Guillaume Gallienne, starring Jean-François Breuer. This iconic French play humorously and poignantly explores a boy’s quest for identity, challenging social norms while celebrating individuality and femininity. Performed entirely in French. Get Tickets

Feb. 8 & 9 | A Minister’s Wife | Lamplighters Music Theatre | How far will we go, for love? Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play, Candida, A Minister's Wife tells the story of a successful, popular and upright Anglican minister, his loving and devoted wife, and a young poet who attempts to come between them. Joshua Schmidt, Music /Jan Levy Tranen, Lyrics, Austin Pendleton. Get Tickets

Upcoming Events

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

Jan. 30 | Cool Block MV Info Session | 12:30 p.m. | Virtual

Feb. 1 | Lunar New Year Celebration | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

Feb. 2 | Cool Block MV Info Session | 2 p.m. | Mountain View Community Center, Cedar Room, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

Feb. 8 | Senior Center Pancake Breakfast | 9 - 11 a.m. | Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave.

Feb. 8 | Mountain View Library Book Sale | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St. (Mercy St. Garage)

Feb. 9 | Mountain View Library Book Sale | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St. (Mercy St. Garage)

Feb. 11 | Cool Block MV Info Session | 5:30 p.m. | Mountain View Community Center, Willow Room, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

Feb. 15 | Free Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

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.