COUNCIL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
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San Antonio/Rengstorff/Del Medio Area Neighborhoods Meeting Thursday, June 13, 2024
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE UPDATE
Council Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25
The City Council adopted its next two-year Council work plan on June 13, 2023. The new work plan is planned for implementation through June 2025 and includes 41 critical projects organized into priority categories . The Council work plan projects were chosen to advance Council ’s Strategic Priorities, seven high-impact policy areas identified by Council in collaboration with the community. These priorities are: Community for All, Intentional Development and Housing Options, Mobility and Connectivity, Sustainability and Climate Change Resiliency, Livability and Quality of Life, Economic Vitality, and Organizational Strength and Good Governance. During the implementation of the plan, Council and the community will receive regular updates from City staff on the projects’ progress. The first update took place at the City Council’s February 27, 2024 meeting.
Community Survey to Assess Local Internet Services
The City is working with a consultant to conduct a study of internet availability, access, and affordability as part of a Citywide broadband needs assessment in support of the City’s “Community for All” Strategic Priority. The consultant will assess publi c assets, evaluate the broadband market, and conduct a gap analysis to help the City support equitable broadband service to business and residential communities. As part of this assessment, the City conducted a survey of the community, which closed on Jun e 9, to help determine how household and business access to high -speed and affordable internet service can be improved. The needs assessment is scheduled to be completed in fall 2024, and the City will share updated information as it becomes available. For more information, visit www.MountainView.gov/Broadband.
Potential Revenue Ballot Measure for 2024
Mountain View is fortunate that its fiscal stewardship over the years has historically produced sufficient financial resources to maintain the high -quality services enjoyed by Mountain View residents today.
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and access, implementing ambitious decarbonization and climate change mitigation programs, continuing to build more affordable housing, and building new parks and open spaces.
As such, at the June 13, 2023 City Council meeting, Council approved the Fiscal Years 2023 -24 and 2024-25 Council Work Plan, which included a Priority A work plan project to “explore the feasibility of a potential 2024 revenue measure.”
To better understand which future priorities the residents of Mountain View believe should be addressed, the City engaged a polling firm to get resident input. This step was vital to ensuring that any revenue measure our residents are asked to potentially consider aligns with the community’s hopes and dreams for the future of Mountain View. Your neighbors identified the following priorities that include:
• Maintaining 9-1-1 medical and disaster response;
• Fixing potholes;
• Repairing streets and sidewalks;
• Addressing homelessness;
• Improving public safety, emergency response, and crime prevention; and • Improving pedestrian and bicycle safety.
As we plan for a strong and prepared Mountain View of tomorrow, please take a moment to join the conversation and provide YOUR priorities.
If you are a member of a civic organization and wish to hear a presentation from the City as we plan for the future, please contact us at [email protected] or 650-903-6301.
The City Council will receive the community feedback at the June 25, 2024 Council meeting and decide next steps for a potential revenue measure.
Elevate MV—Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program Launches
It was just over 18 months ago when the City of Mountain View launched Elevate MV, a two-year guaranteed basic income pilot program. The goal of Elevate MV is to empower participating low- income families and improve their financial security through a monthly , direct cash payment of $500 per month. To be eligible, a pplicants had to be a Mountain View resident, be extremely low-income, and be pregnant or a caregiver for at least one child under the age of 18 at the time of application.
All these months later, participants are reporting the difference this program is making in their lives. The monthly financial assistance has played a pivotal role in the well-being of participants’ families. Program participants have enhanced their family relationships by not having to work multiple jobs so they can be more present in their children’s lives or simply afford a weekend off and enjoy a leisure activity.
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Data that is being collected from Elevate MV participants as part of a larger research effort has found participants spend the monthly cash payments in the following categories:
1. Retail sales and services (43%);
2. Food and groceries (37%); and
3. Transportation-related expenses (7.5%).
At the end of December 2024, when the Elevate MV pilot program concludes, a report will be prepared that will provide insights into how participants used the funds to support their families.
The report will also look at additional effects of unrestricted income on health, happiness, employment, and belonging in Mountain View.
For more information, visit MountainView.gov/ElevateMV.
Multicultural Engagement Program
The Multicultural Engagement Program (MEP) provides a broad range of services to the City ’s diverse community. Among their services, the MEP team provides translations for City outreach materials in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Russian as well as interpretations at various community and City Council meetings. In addition, the City conducted its first Chinese Language Civic Leadership Academy in spring 2022, joining the successful Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy with its fifth Spanish Academy session now under way this fall.
For more information, visit MountainView.gov/MEP.
Climate Resilience in Mountain View
According to various state and local climate models, the City of Mountain View will face increased impacts from climate change in the coming years and decades, creating hazards for public health.
Input from residents indicates that the impact of climate hazards is already substantial. In September 2023, the City and the Community Services Agency (CSA) conducted a survey of 120 seniors that participate in CSA’s senior nutrition program. Results show 73% of respondents lost power at their homes least a few times in the past several years, 48% indicated their home did not have air conditioning, and 60% reported they were not aware of Mountain View’s cooling centers. These responses point to the need for resilient infrastructure as well as programs and services to protect public health.
In the coming year, City staff will work with consultants to conduct a vulnerability assessment and develop a Citywide resiliency strategy. The vulnerability assessment will consider top climate hazards facing Mountain View, including extreme heat, wildfire smoke, sea level rise, storms and riverine flooding, potential risks to City assets , and social vulnerability. The resiliency strategy will outline adaptation strategies to address these climate vulnerabilities.
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The City is also working to transform some of its buildings into resilience hubs, which are community-serving facilities augmented to support residents and serve as safe gathering spaces in the event of climate emergencies, such as power outages, extreme h eat, and storms. This work is under way at the Community Center (installation of back-up battery power to pair with the solar energy system) and Senior Center (electrification of the kitchen and hot water systems and grant applications submitted to fund additional resiliency measures).
Homeless Response Strategy and Expenditure Plan
While the City has a longstanding commitment to meet the needs of unhoused and unstably housed residents, there are many challenges to developing solutions to addressing homelessness. In July 2023, the City hired a consultant to develop the City’s first Homelessness Response Strategy and Expenditure Plan. Through this initiative, the City will assess community needs and available resources for unhoused and unstably housed Mountain View residents and develop an expenditure and funding plan in coordination with regional partners. An important next step in the development of the Homelessness Response Strategy and Expenditure Plan is to conduct a comprehensive community and stakeholder engagement process . The adoption of this Strategy and Expenditure Plan is anticipated by the end of June 2024.
New MountainView.gov Features
In May 2023, the City debuted a redesigned, user -centric website, MountainView.gov, that features a modern design with better mobile compatibility , improved search function , and created dedicated sites for Economic Development, the Mountain View Public Library , and the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
Among the website features is a new email notification system for subscribing to City topics of interest, including news releases, general updates, newsletters, event announcements, and public meeting details, all in one location. Subscribe today at MountainView.gov/eNotify. The new site also has an automatic translation tool for Spanish, Chinese, and Russian languages that can be customized for cultural accuracy.
The City’s former website was about eight years old and based on technology that was no longer supported. The City website receives approximately 210,000 visitors and 68,000 pageviews a month on average.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT—UPDATE
PLANNING—PLANS, POLICIES, AND DEVELOPMENT
Citywide Projects
Summary information on long-range planning and private development projects throughout the City can be found in the “Current Project List” on the City’s website at:
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www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-development/planning/active- projects.
Downtown Precise Plan Comprehensive Update
The Phase 2 project includes a comprehensive update of the Precise Plan to align the plan to City’s vision for downtown. The update includes developing objective development standards, evaluating current design standards, land uses, parking, signage regulations, and other strategies.
The process includes public outreach to better understand opportunities and concerns pertaining to downtown and will include revisiting the need of a temporary office cap while the Precise Plan is being updated. The update process will also involve Study Sessions with the Environmental Planning Commission and City Council over the next two years. Webpage: Downtown Precise Plan Comprehensive Update.
R3 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zoning Code Update
Update of the R3 (Multiple -Family Residential) Zoning District standards to consider incorporating form -based development standards. The project includes public outreach, an antidisplacement evaluation, creation of form -based development standards, a design handbook, environmental review, public outreach, a nd Study Sessions with the Environmental Planning Commission and City Council. Webpage: R3 Zoning Update.
Historic Preservation and Register Update
The Historic Preservation Ordinance and Register Update includes updating the Historic Preservation Ordinance and the Mountain View Register of Historic Resources, which identifies all historically significant properties in the City. The update includes t he creation of a Historic Context Statement, a Citywide Historic Resource Survey to identify eligible historic resources, and nomination of up to eight commercial buildings on Castro Street to the National Register of Historic Places. The process includes public outreach and Study Sessions with the Environmental Planning Commission and City Council. Webpage: Historic Preservation and Register Update.
Private Development
Under Review
749 West El Camino Real: Request for a Planned Community Permit, Development Review Permit, and Historic Preservation Permit to construct a new mixed -use development with 299 rental units, 22,338 square feet of ground-floor retail, and two levels of underground parking with a Stat e Density Bonus with development waivers; and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove 23 Heritage trees, replacing existing bank and restaurant buildings and a surface parking lot, on a 3.1-acre project site. This project is located on the southeast corner of West El Camino Real and Castro Street in the El Camino Real P(38) Precise Plan. This project is subject to Senate Bill (SB) 330 and State Density Bonus Law.
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2645-2655 Fayette Drive : Request for a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to construct a seven -story, 70 -unit condominium development, replacing six dwelling units and a 6,900 square foot commercial building; a Provisional Use Permit for a roof deck above the third floor; a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove nine Heritage trees; and a Vesting Tentative Map to create 70 condominium lots on a 0.67-acre project site. This project is located on the south side of Fayette Drive, between Del Medio Avenue and San Antonio Road, in the San Antonio P(40) Precise Plan.
334 San Antonio Road : Request for a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to construct an eight -story, 99-unit, fully affordable rental housing development and a manager unit, replacing an existing service station, on a 0.62-acre site. This project is located on the west side of San Antonio Road, between California Street and Miller Avenue, in the San Antonio Precise Plan.
2575 California Street (Units 98 -100): Request for a Provisi onal Use Permit to allow a car showroom use for Hyundai and Genesis, respectively, within a 10,293 square foot tenant space located on a 3.66-acre shopping center site; and for a Planned Community Permit to allow minor exterior modifications. The project is located on the south side of California Street, between San Antonio Road and Pacchetti Way, in the San Antonio P(40) Precise Plan.
901, 913, and 987 North Rengstorff Avenue : Request for a Development Review Permit to construct a 15-story building with 455 apartment units; and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove 19 Heritage trees, relocate five Heritage trees, and replace one 2 -story duplex on a
1.258-acre site. This project is located on the east side of North Rengstorff Avenue, between Plymouth Street and Leghorn Street, in the MM-40 (General Industrial) Zoning District and R3-2sd (Multiple-Family Residential—Special Design Combining) Zoning District. The project is subject to SB 330. Visit the webpage at: 901, 913, and 987 North Rengstorff Avenue.
365-405 San Antonio Road and 2585-2595 California Street: Request for a Master Plan, Planned Community Permit, and Development Review Permit to construct a seven-story, 182,352 square foot commercial -office building, including approximately 13,000 square feet of ground -floor retail-commercial space, and utilizing 150,000 square feet of Transfer of Development Rights from the Los Altos School District Transfer of Development Rights Program; a Provisional Use Permit to allow an office use; a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove five Heritage trees; and a seven -year Development Agreement on a 0.99 -acre site. This project is located on the southeast corner of San Antonio Road and California Street in the San Antonio P(40) Precise Plan.
Approved (Awaiting Construction)
1313 and 1347 West El Camino Real: On December 12, 2018, the Zoning Administrator approved a Planned Community Permit and a Development Review Permit with a State Density Bonus with development waivers to construct a four-story, mixed-use project with 24 apartment units above ground-floor commercial space and two levels of underground parking on a 0.45 -acre project AR/6/HSN
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site; and a Preliminary Parcel Map to combine nine lots into a single lot for the project. The project is located on the southwest corner of West El Camino Re al and Mountain View Avenue in the El Camino Real P(38) Precise Plan.
Under Construction
982 Bonita Avenue : On April 2, 2019, the Zoning Administrator approved a one -year permit extension for a previously approved Planned Unit Development Permit and Development Review Permit to construct eight condominium units above an underground parking garage; and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove three Heritage trees on a 0.47 -acre project site. This project is located on the west side of Bonita Avenue, between West El Camino Real and Hans Avenue, in the R3-1.5 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zoning District.
1958 L atham Street : On September 22, 2020, the City Council granted a one -year permit extension (Resolution No. 18499), and the state granted an additional 18 -month extension (Assembly Bill (AB) 1561) for a project that was previously approved on December 10, 2 019 by the City Council for a Planned Unit Development Permit and Development Review Permit for a new six-unit rowhouse development on a vacant 0.39 -acre project site; and a Tentative Map to create six residential lots and one common lot. The project is located on the north side of Latham Street, between Escuela Avenue and Rengstorff Avenue, in the R3-1 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zoning District.
COMMUNITY SERVICES—UPDATE
Recreation Activity Guide
The spring/summer edition of the Recreation Activity Guide is available, and registration is ongoing. This activity guide covers classes and camps that take place through August. To view the Activity Guide and for more information on registration, please visit mountainview.gov/register.
Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan
The City of Mountain View’s Community Services Department is developing a Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. This plan will define a clear vision and action plan for the future of Mountain View’s parks and open space, trail system, recreation facilities, and recreation programs and services. The City has hired Next Practice Partners, LLC, as the consultant to assist with the development of the plan. The community input process began in August 2023 with the City hosting four community meetings to kick off the process. Over 200 community members attended and participated in these meetings. The C ity hosted three pop-up input opportunities at the Celebrate Shoreline event, Monster Bash, and the Community Tree Lighting Celebration.
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in. On June 26 and 27, 2024, the consultant will return to host another round o f community meetings to share findings from the community input process and various park and program assessments conducted by the consultant.
For more information on the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan and to sign up for updates on the process, visit the project website at: http://www.ImagineMVParks.com.
Biodiversity Strategy and Urban Forest Plan
The City of Mountain View is partnering with the San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) to develop a Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan (Plan) built on science -based guidance and community needs, values, and priorities. This Plan will be the first of its kind in the Bay Area and serve as a progressive framework that defines biodiversity requirements for landscaping as well as informs and influences City projects and ordinances regarding vegetation, wildlife, and habitats. The Plan will include Urban Forestry to replace the existing 2015 Community Tree Master Plan and provide a blueprint for preserving and enhancing tree canopy. The goals and recommendations in the new Plan will include an implementation and reporting approach to promote awareness and track progress on biodiversity and urban forest efforts.
Your input matters! The success of the Plan will depend on active community engagement. We have scheduled a summer full of opportunities, including pop -up events and community workshops, so please visit the project webpage at www.mountainview.gov/our- city/departments/biodiversity-strategy-and-urban-forest-plan to get involved and stay up to date. There are plenty of ways to provide your thoughts on topics, including habitat restoration and enhancement, preserving green spaces and natural resources, environmental resiliency, and increasing tree canopy. We look forward to hearing from you through this process.
For more information on the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan and to get involved, please visit www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/biodiversity-strategy-and-urban-forest-plan.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT—UPDATE
Economic Vitality Strategy
On April 23, 2024 , the City Council adopted the Economic Vitality Strategy (EVS). The EVS identifies five goals, 25 strategies , and 164 actions to be implemented over the next five to 10 years. In addition to adopting the EVS, Council also approved measures of success to evaluate how the various action items are affecting the Mountain View economy and community. An update on the implementation of the EVS will come back to the City Council in April 2025. To read the Economic Vitality Strategy, Measures of Success, and Landsca pe Assessment, which is the data analysis on Mountain View, please visit econdev.mountainview.gov/business/ economic-vitality-strategy.
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Public Art Strategy
City staff continues to work with the Visual Arts Committee (VAC) during their monthly meetings to frame the development of a Public Art Strategy for the City of Mountain View. The City Council is scheduled to conduct a Study Session on a public art strategy for October 8, 2024. The VAC continues to evaluate art projects in Mountain View , and the community is welcome to engage and contribute feedback and insights into art in Mountain View.
To learn more about the work on the Public Art Strategy and the VAC, please visit econdev.mountainview.gov/public-art/strategy.
HOUSING DEPARTMENT UPDATE
The creation of a new stand-alone Housing Department was approved by the City Council as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 -24 Budget adoption. The Housing Department advances diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities by developing and implementing a wide range of housing policies and programs in support of City Council Strategic Priorities, including creating a Community for All, facilitating Intentional Development and Housing Options, and advancing the City’s Race, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative.
The Housing Department is composed of two divisions: the Affordable Housing Division and the Rent Stabilization Division.
1. Affordable Housing Division : The Affordable Housing Division administers various programs, including furthering new affordable housing projects through the City’s affordable housing Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and project development program, the management of the Below-Market-Rate (BMR) program, the management of state and federal grants (including the implementation of the City’s Federal Communit y Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs), the development of housing policy, and special projects as well as the Council Neighborhoods Committee (CNC) neighborhoods program.
This Division is located at City Hall, 500 Castro Street, currently on the first floor in the Community Development Department. The Division can also be reached at 650 -903-6190 or [email protected].
2. Rent Stabilization Division : The Rent Stabilization Program implements the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act as well as the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
Most apartments with three or more units ar e covered as well as all mobile homes in the six mobile home parks in Mountain View. The three main goals of the program are:
• Stabilize rents;
• Provide eviction protections; and
• Ensure a fair rate of return on investment for landlords/mobile home park owners.
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The Division also implements the City’s Tenant Relocation Assistant Ordinance, the Mountain View Mediation Program, and the Housing and Eviction Help Center (more information below).
The Division is located at 298 Escuela Avenue and can be rea ched at [email protected] or 650-903-6136.
Updates Regarding Below-Market-Rate Housing Program and Units
The City works with a third-party administrator, HouseKeys, to implement the BMR program. To learn about our BMR program, stay up to date on upcoming unit availability, and watch a prerecorded informational webinar, please visit our website at: www.mountainview.gov/BMR.
The recorded webinar may be viewed with interpretation in Spanish and Mandarin, and it covers topics such as:
• How to apply for BMR units;
• How to navigate the HouseKeys online portal; and
• The overall process from application to lease up.
Housing Help Center
On the first and third Thursday of each month, the Rent Stabilization Division holds Housing Help Centers for both landlords and tenants. The Help Center provides support services and housing resources in an effort to reduce evictions and stabilize the community. Community members can access information, receive one -on-one support, and apply for services provided by our community partners by attending Housing Help Centers, webinars, and pop-up events. Housing Help Centers connect community members with the following support services:
• Housing Programs : Learn about rent stabilization, apply for affordable housing, and connect with rental assistance programs.
• Eviction Questions : Review evict ion notices and the eviction process with staff to understand what is happening and potential outcomes.
• Legal Resources: Connect to legal resources and assistance.
• Support Services: Obtain information on food distribution, financial assistance, mediation, homelessness prevention resources, and more.
You can attend in person or virtually during clinic hours at:
www.mountainview.gov/housinghelpclinics.
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No appointment is needed. Clinics are bilingual in English and Spanish. Please email [email protected] to request translation support in other languages.
• Tenants: Mountain View Public Library
First and third Thursdays of the month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 585 Franklin Street, Second Floor.
• Landlords: Rent Stabilization Division Office
First and third Thursdays of the month, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 298 Escuela Avenue.
Affordable Housing Project Pipeline
The City currently has nine 100% affordable housing projects and three land dedications in the pipeline composed of at least 1,300 new housing units. Key projects in t he pipeline include 96 West El Camino Real (Danco), 1265 Montecito Avenue (Charities Housing), the Lot 12 project in downtown Mountain View (Related/Alta Housing), La Avenida in North Bayshore (Eden Housing), and the conversion of Crestview Hotel at 901 Ea st El Camino Real into permanent housing (Jamboree Housing). The Crestview project is expected to complete rehabilitation by August 2024 with occupancy being complete in October 2024.
Additionally, on September 26, 2023, the City Council selected Affirme d Housing to develop the City-owned site at the former VTA park-and-ride lot (87 East Evelyn Avenue) into approximately 268 units of affordable housing. The neighboring property at 57 -67 East Evelyn Avenue, owned by Charities Housing, will be developed in to 144 units of affordable housing. These two development teams have engaged in a master site planning process to collaborate on coordinated land use, connected open spaces, and infrastructure. A joint community meeting was held on March 28, 2024 at Edit h Landels Elementary School where the teams shared their progress on the coordinated master site plan. Both development teams anticipate submitting planning applications by the end of the year, with project approvals anticipated by Q1 2025 through streaml ined approval processes and starting construction in Q4 2026. The Charities Housing affordable housing project is expected to complete construction in Q4 2028, while both phases of the Affirmed Housing project are expected to be completed in Q4 2029.
State Prohousing Designation Award
In addition, the City received the Prohousing Designation in February 2024 by Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). This designation recognizes jurisdictions that are leading the way to facilitate the development of housing across income levels, such as reducing barriers to housing, streamlining the development process, implementing effective zoning and land use policies, and funding affordable housing.
Mountain View is the first city in Santa Clara County to earn this honor.
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Prohousing communities receive exclusive access to Prohousing grants as well as receiving additional points in the scoring of competitive housing, community development, and infrastructure fundin g programs administered by HCD. These funding sources are critically important for the City to continue to advance its robust affordable housing pipeline and building out the infrastructure needed to support residential development to address ongoing hous ing needs.
Tenant Displacement Response Strategy
The City is in the process of developing a comprehensive tenant displacement response strategy.
Background information and a link to sign up on the interest list to receive updates can be found here: www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/housing/displacement-response.
On October 10, 2023, Council held a Study Session to discuss requirements for residential projects that demolish rent -stabilized units to replace those units at affordable levels. The Council report can be found here.
On March 19, 2024, Council held a Study Session to discuss other programs to address tenant displacement, including creating a $20 million funding pool with external partners to fund the acquisition/preservation of existing housing units, developing a “community ownership action plan,” and other efforts. The Council report can be found here.
LIBRARY—UPDATE
Library website for all current information: www.MountainView.gov/library.
Library Newsletter
If you would like to receive regular newsletters about what is new at the Library, you can subscribe here: library.mountainview.gov/connect/subscribe-to-news.
Library Calendar
For information about upcoming Library programs and events, visit MountainView.libcal.com/ libraryevents.
Digital Library
Free resources, such as Consumer Reports, New York Times, language learning, streaming movies, e-books, and audiobooks are available here: library.mountainview.gov/learn/digital-library.
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PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
Safe Routes to Schools Program
In the 2022-23 school year, as part of the City’s Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) program, City staff and consultants provided transportation safety training to 3,500 students at elementary and middle schools in Mountain View; conducted four Citywide and middle school bike rodeos; held two free bike repair events; managed twelve hip -hop musical assemblies on traffic safety for 4,000 K-8 students; carried out 15 walk audits with 40 parents and a dozen principals; conducted travel surveys for all public schools; and collected and analyzed surveys completed by over 1,000 parents.
In 2023 -24, the City has continued these activities and expanding the program offerings to interested private schools in Mountain View . This work is supported by a grant from the VTA 2016 Measure B Education and Encouragement Program.
Between 2021 and 2024, the City has also expanded the crossing guard program from nine to 21 crossing guards, and Transportation staff has established a SRTS Coordination Committee to obtain input from school districts, principals, parents, students, and Police. For more information or to participate in the SRTS Coordination Committee, visit MountainView.gov/SafeRoutes or email [email protected].
Active Transportation Plan
The City is currently working on the Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP will update and integrate the City’s 2015 Bicycle Transportation Plan and 2014 Pedestrian Master Plan to provide a cohesive Citywide plan for active transportation networks, facilities, and supportive policies.
The plan will also incorporate principles developed as part of the Biodive rsity Framework to ensure that complementary green street elements are considered in conjunction with active transportation facilities . The Council Transportation Committee will be reviewing the plan in September 2024. More information is available at https://www.mountainviewatp.com/. Please sign up at MountainView.gov/eNotify to receive updates about the plan and invitations to community meetings.
Vision Zero Action Plan/Local Road Safety Plan
The City is currently working on the Vision Zero Action Plan (VZAP)/Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP).
This integrated plan will lay out the strategies needed to achieve the City’s Vision Zero goal of moving toward zero traffic fatalities by 2030. The plan includes a systemic safety analysis to identify historic collision hot spots as well as other locations in the City with similar roadway characteristics. Strategies include infrastructure/engineering improvements as well as strategies related to education, encouragement, engagement, enforcement, equity , and emergency AR/6/HSN
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response. This work is suppo rted by a grant from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Local Road Safety Plan program. The City Council will be considering the plan for approval in September 2024 . Further information can be found at MountainView.gov/VisionZero.
Mountain View Community Shuttle Update
The Mountain View Community Shuttle is a fare-free service that provides connections between residential neighborhoods and key destinations in Mountain View. The Community Shuttle operates weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on the weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Shuttle ridership, which dropped as low as 15% during the pandemic, has now recovered to 130% of pr epandemic levels . For more information, visit MVCommunityShuttle.com or call 855-730-RIDE (7433).
Street Resurfacing and Slurry Seal Program
The City’s planned pavement improvements for 2024 to 2026 can be seen in this figure with more information available at MountainView.gov/PCI. As shown on the map, California Street and Miller Avenue are planned to receive pavement improvements during this time.
El Camino Real Paving, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Improvements
Caltrans has awarded the construction contract for the repairs and repaving of El Camino Real in Mountain View and construction is unde r way. The City has partnered with Caltrans to incorporate bike and pedestrian improvements that are included in the El Camino Real Streetscape Plan. The following bike and pedestrian improvements will be delivered through Caltrans from Sylvan Avenue to Rengstorff Avenue: (1) replace on-street parking with Class IV protected bikeways and Class II bike lanes; (2) upgrade selected intersections with bulb-outs and high-visibility crosswalks; and (3) upgrade existing bus stops for improved pedestrian access.
Caltrans will also be adding new pedestrian crossings with pedestrian hybrid beacons at Pettis Avenue, Bonita Avenue, and Crestview Drive as part of t he project. El Camino Real from Rengstorff Avenue to Palo Alto City limits is within the City of Los Altos’ jurisdiction , where on- street parking will be replaced with Class IV protected bikeways and Class II bike lanes in this segment as well. Construction has started in Mountain View with curb ramp replacements and other concrete work elements. The concrete phase is expected to continue until approximately July 2024 and then will be followed by the paving work this summer . The City’s contribution to this project is supported by a grant from the VTA 2016 Measure B Ped/Bike Program.
California Street Complete Streets Pilot Project
The purpose of the California Complete Streets Pilot Project is to install several temporary features on California Street , between Ortega Avenue and Shoreline Boulevard , to improve facilities for bicycles and pedestrians. The project will include a four-lane to three-lane road diet between Showers and Mariposa, a four -lane to two -lane road diet between Mari posa and AR/6/HSN
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Shoreline, temporary corner bulb -outs, flex posts, green infrastructure or other vertical elements, temporary parking -protected bikeway if there is sufficient right -of-way, and if not, a buffered bike lane, high -visibility crosswalks, mid -block cr ossings, and protected intersection treatment at key intersections. This project is scheduled to start construction this summer. As a pilot project, once installed the project elements will be evaluated for their performance, and if successful, permanent improvements will be installed.
California Street Undergrounding of Overhead Utility Lines
PG&E is working with the City to underground overhead utility lines on California Street between Escuela and Mariposa Avenues. Properties affected have been notified of the project. PG&E has completed their design and is coordinating construction with the City.
Rengstorff/Caltrain Grade Separation Project
In 2014, the City Council approved an enhanced design concept for depressing the Rengstorff Avenue/Central Expressway intersection under the Caltrain tracks. The project will relieve the traffic congestion created by the train crossing and includes enhanc ed bicycle and pedestrian travel ways on Rengstorff Avenue and across both Rengstorff Avenue and Central Expressway.
Caltrain, the lead agency and in partnership with the City, has completed the environmental clearance and the preliminary engineering phas es of the project. Final engineering design has begun, and once the project is fully funded, construction is expected to begin in 2026.
Rengstorff/Latham Traffic Signal Modification
Construction of traffic signal improvements for the Rengstorff Avenue/Latham Street intersection is anticipated to begin in December 2024. The improvements include upgrading all traffic signal poles and traffic signal equipment and providing protected left -turn movements in all directions eliminating confl ict movements between pedestrians and vehicles. Other pedestrian and bicycle enhancements include installing high -visibility crosswalks, replacing curb ramps to conform with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and green bike lane markings. In addition, the project will add striped left-turn pockets on Latham Street and remove some on-street parking near the intersection to accommodate the new left turn pockets.
San Antonio Area Sewer Improvements Project
The San Antonio Sewer Area Sewer Improvements includes the replacement of the Alma Recorder and new sewer pipelines in the Sondgroth Way/Showers Drive /Pachetti Way area.
These improvements will be implemented in two phases, beginning with the replacement of the Alma Recorder followed by the pipeline installation work.
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Located at the Alma Street and San Antonio Avenue intersection, t he Alma Recorde r monitors and measures wastewater flow from the San Antonio neighborhood area to a sewer main that also conveys wastewater from the Cities of Los Altos and Palo Alto to the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant. A new recorder will enhance system operation and improve wastewater flow readings. C onstruction of this initial phase is anticipated to start in summer 2024 and complete by the end of this year.
The subsequent phase of the project involves the installation of new sewer pipelines in the Sondgroth Way/Showers Drive /Pacchetti Way area to address capacity deficiencies within the wastewater system. Project design is anticipated to be finalized by summer 2025 with construction to follow.
Pickleball Feasibility Study
The City selected Verde Design to perform the Pickleball Feasibility Study, which was initiated in December 2023. The study included a public survey launched in February 2024 to gather public input on potential pickleball court locations, number of courts, and amenities for new, dedicated pickleball courts in the City. Continuing the public outreach process, the City hosted a Community Meeting on April 8, 2024, with approximately 75 attendees. Staff will be presenting the draft study findings to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review on June 12,2024, and City Council in fall 2024.
Rengstorff Park Projects
There are multiple projects in Rengstorff Park that have made significant progress over the last year. The Aquatics Center Replacement project began construction in late April 2022.
Completion of the two new pools, a new building and other site improvements are anticipated this summer. Two additional projects began construction in summer 2023: the All-inclusive Playground (in partnership with the Magical Bridge Foundation) located near the tennis courts, and the Maintenance and Tennis Building Replacement project, providing a new restroom/storage building next to the All-Inclusive Playground and a new restroom/maintenance building near the group picnic area. Both projects are anticipated to be completed later this year.
Sea Level Rise
Sea level rise is a significant issue for the Bay Area. By 2060, it is estimated that sea level rise will affect more than 130,000 socially vulnerable residents, over 190,000 new and existing jobs, 5 million daily highway vehicle trips, and 20,000 acres of habitat such as marshes and wetlands.
Although sea level rise has been gradual until now, by 2040, the rise is expected to accelerate .
As sea levels rise, so do the risks. Mountain View is susceptible to both river and creek flooding from watershed runoff and coastal flooding from high tide and waves from the San Francisco Bay due to sea level rise. That is why the City has developed a comprehensive plan for the Shoreline Regional Park Community to address sea level rise that includes projects within the North Bayshore Area totaling nearly $50 million to complete within the next 10 years, and an additional AR/6/HSN
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$70 million in projects to constr uct over the longer term. These projects will protect both the City and the Shoreline Regional Park Community and are funded by the Shoreline Regional Park Community, a separate legal entity from the City. Some of these projects are either completed or u nder way. For more information, visit the City’s Climate Change Adaptation webpage at https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/city-managers- office/sustainability/climate-resilience.
Recycling and Zero Waste
Double your free compost and mulch! You can now get up to 200 gallons of compost and mulch per week from the SMaRT ® Station (301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale). The Station is open seven days per week, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Proof of Mountain View residency is required. Bring your own shovel and containers. For more information, visit MountainView.gov/Composting.
The Citywide Garage Sale will be held September 14 and 15, 2024. Join hundreds of Mountain View residents hosting garage sales at their homes. Find great deals and help support the City’s Zero Waste goals by keeping reusable items out of the landfill. Registration will open in July. For more information, visit MountainView.gov/GarageSale.
For missed trash collection, broken containers repair, scheduling an on-call plus appointment for extra trash and bulky goods, or to order large debris box services, contact Recology at [email protected] or call 650-967-3034. To find your collection schedule, including every other week recycling collection, and holidays observed, visit MountainView.gov/CollectionCalendar.
For more information about the City’s recycling, composting, and other waste -reduction programs, visit MountainView.gov/Recycle or contact us: [email protected]; 650-903- 6311.
Street Sweeping
The City sweeps our streets twice per month. Some areas are swept more frequently, so check the street sweeping map and schedule at MountainView.gov/streets.
Please remember to move your vehicle and other obstructions on the street before 6:00 a.m. the day of your scheduled sweep.