City Manager Update
June 25, 2025
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New City Staff
Matthew Gutierrez
Program Manager
Here’s what residents have asked about:
• Prime Time Seniors: A resident submitted a written comment expressing concern about public outreach and advertising related to PrimeTime Seniors and access to the facilities.
- City Response: Senior programs have expanded with City support, and MH Matters will begin featuring them with interviews and seasonal coverage. Access issues at facilities have also been resolved.
More Info: Follow-ups available at
www.mountainhouseca.gov/PublicFollowUp.
Community Concerns & Responses
3 Communications
4 • Preparing all materials for July 1 State of the City:
- script, visuals, signage.
• Fire Station 2 ribbon-cutting support includes
media, photo, and video coverage.
5 Human Resources
• Now Recruiting: Engineer II,
Construction Manager, & Recreation
Leader
• Classification and comp study is
underway.
• Planning for October open enrollment.
6 Utility Billing
• Launched new public messaging
for utility portal.
• Includes walkthrough video,
simple social posts, and updated
website banners.
7 Parks & Recreation
• Music in the Park:
- May 17: Nearly 800 residents, local vendors,
Power Play band.
- Juneteenth: RECORD BREAKING ATTENDANCE
with 2,500 visitors!!!
- Next show: July 19 with Take 2.
• Kite Festival:
- June 7: 850 attendees, aerials by Old City
Kites, kid games, food trucks.
Upcoming Events
8 • Central Park Cinema:
• June 13: 600 residents
• Next showing: “Moana 2,”
July 11.
• Independence Day Prep:
• Parade begins 9 a.m. July 4.
• Family activities and vendors
continue till noon.
9 Fireworks Ban
• All fireworks are banned, including “Safe and Sane.”
• Penalties for “Safe and Sane” fireworks:
- $100 (1st), $200 (2nd), $500 (3rd+)
• “Dangerous” fireworks (aerials, explosives): $1,000 fine per violation
• Property owners can be held responsible, even if they didn’t light them.
• Enforcement includes deputies, fire crews, private patrol, and drones.
• View more at: mountainhouseca.gov/fireworks
Questions?
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