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City Council Takes Action on Flock Safety Cameras |
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At the Tuesday, Feb. 24, meeting, the Mountain View City Council voted unanimously to terminate the City of Mountain View’s contract with Flock Safety as the vendor for the City’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) pilot program.
The stationary Flock Safety cameras will be removed as soon as possible.
The City’s 30 ALPR cameras have been turned off since Feb. 2. That’s when Police Chief Mike Canfield shut down the cameras after a Mountain View Police Department-initiated audit discovered that Mountain View’s data had been accessed by federal and state law enforcement agencies in violation of the City’s approved policies.
For more details, view the news release.
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Lot 12 Parking Lot Now Closed Permanently |
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The City of Mountain View-owned Lot 12 parking lot is permanently closed for the construction of a new affordable housing project. The 1.56-acre parking lot is being redeveloped for a new 5-story building with 120 rental units. All units are deed-restricted to households earning 60 percent of area median income (AMI) or less except for one manager's unit.
Lot 12 is located across from City Hall and the Mountain View Public Library.
Additionally, the southbound driving lane on Bryant Street will be closed to traffic for the entire construction period to ensure safe access and staging for construction.
Visitors are encouraged to use nearby parking garages and surface lots.
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Non-Heritage Tree Removal at Civic Center Plaza |
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The City of Mountain View's Urban Forest Division has removed seven non-heritage evergreen pear trees within the raised planter boxes on the Plaza at City Hall.
The trees did not have sufficient soil volume to support their size at maturity, and several of them had begun declining in health over the past few years as a result.
Tree removal is expected to be completed in February, stump removal in March, and any replacement trees and plants will be installed as part of the City’s Arbor Day celebration events planned in April.
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Community Walking and Biking Event |
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As part of the Rengstorff Avenue Complete Streets Study, the City of Mountain View is offering several ways for residents to share their opinions and ideas to improve safety and comfort on Rengstorff Avenue. These opportunities include participating in the City's Community Walking and Biking Event:
Friday, Feb. 27
7:45 a.m.
Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
The public can also make their voices heard by taking the online survey.
Learn more about the project by visiting the City Projects webpage.
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Lunar New Year Celebration this Saturday |
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Join our community to usher in the Year of the Horse at the City of Mountain View's annual Lunar New Year Celebration!
Saturday, Feb. 28
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 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.
The 2026 Fire Horse Year represents renewal, strength, and forward momentum, and is viewed as a high-energy, transformative year that rewards courage, action, and adaptability. Come together with neighbors and friends to honor tradition while creating new memories.
This event is made possible with the generous support of Deleon Realty, along with Star One Credit Union and The Ameswell Hotel.
For more information, visit Lunar New Year Celebration.
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Summer Camp Fair Coming Soon |
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The City of Mountain View will host its annual Summer Camp Fair next month. Families can get a head start on planning their summer and see what is coming up for camps, swim lessons, and other seasonal programs.
Wednesday, March 4
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
At the camp fair, attendees can meet camp and aquatics staff, ask questions, gather helpful information before registration opens, visit program tables to explore options, and enter a raffle for a chance to win prizes.
Resident registration opens Saturday, March 7, at 9:00 a.m.
Visit MountainView.gov/Register to browse the full spring and summer Activity Guide and learn more about registration.
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Chinese Language Civic Leadership Academy
Spots Still Available
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There's still time to submit your applications for the City of Mountain View's third Chinese Language Civic Leadership Academy, which gets underway in March 2026. The Chinese Leadership Academy is a free, eight-week-long program for Chinese-speaking Mountain View residents. The program is designed to improve participants’ understanding of local government and City services.
Through the program, participants are encouraged to increase their civic engagement, leadership, and volunteerism in the community. The Academy also prepares individuals to serve on City Council advisory bodies.
The deadline to submit Academy applications (available in English and Chinese) is Friday, March 6.
Listen to what former graduates of the program have to say about the Academy program in a video available in English and Chinese.
For more information, visit MountainView.gov/ChineseAcademy.
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Free Confidential Paper Shredding Event |
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Attend the next free paper shredding event to protect your privacy and reduce waste by securely recycling confidential papers such as bank statements, pay stubs, canceled checks, and credit offers.
Saturday, March 7
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
SMaRT Station
301 Carl Rd., Sunnyvale
The event is for Mountain View and Sunnyvale residents only and proof of residency is required. Please note the following:
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The line is cut off at 3:00 p.m. sharp. Avoid peak wait times by visiting between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., if possible.
- Each household is limited to five bags or banker boxes. Small paperclips, staples, spiral notebooks and rubber-bands are acceptable.
- Remove paper from heavy binders or binder clips to prevent damage to the shredding equipment.
For more information on the paper shredding event, visit the Zero Waste Events webpage.
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Save the Date for Annual Citywide Garage Sale |
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Mark your calendars for the 2026 Citywide Garage Sale!
Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Citywide
This event supports the City’s zero-waste goals by promoting reuse, with hundreds of households participating and an estimated 247 tons of items sold or donated from last year’s event, thereby avoiding landfill waste. This is approximately the weight of 70 blue whales!
Register to host a sale or join hundreds of residents as they shop for treasures. Seller registration will open in July 2026.
For more event information, please visit MountainView.gov/GarageSale.
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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Joe Wong Stand-up Comedy Special at MVCPA
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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.
March 7, 8:00 p.m. | Best of SF Stand-up Comedy | Force Majeure Media | From Robin Williams and Dana Carvey to Ali Wong and Moshe Kasher, San Francisco has shaped stand-up comedy's impact on American culture since the days of Lenny Bruce. Now, a new generation of comedic talent is set to take the stage! From the producers of one of the longest running independent shows in America, Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy, comes this comedy tour de force from some of the hottest up and coming acts in the Bay Area! Get Tickets
March 8, 8:00 p.m. | Joe Wong Stand-up Comedy Special: Go Back to America | Silicon Valley International Culture and Media LLC, Silicon Valley Dance Community Center, Greater Los Altos Chinese Association, Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Stanford | Joe Wong is a stand-up comedian known for his unique perspective on the immigrant experience. He made his breakthrough on The Late Show with David Letterman and later headlined the White House Correspondents' Dinner. In his new special, "Go Back to America," Joe Wong delivers a sharp, deadpan exploration of cultural identity and the American Dream. Drawing on his unique background as a PhD biochemist, Joe flips the script on common tropes, focusing on the humorous—and often absurd—realities of navigating life in America. Get Tickets
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
Feb. 27 | Community Walking and Biking Event | 7:45 a.m. | Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
Feb. 28 | Lunar New Year Celebration | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
March 4 | Summer Camp Fair | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
March 7 | Free Paper Shredding Event | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | SMaRT Station, 301 Carl Rd., Sunnyvale
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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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