COUNCIL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
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Mobile Home Parks Neighborhoods Meeting
Thursday, October 10, 2024
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE—UPDATE
Ballot Measure G
On June 25, 2024, the Mountain View City Council approved, by unanimous vote, the placement of a revenue measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election for voter consideration. Provided below is the ballot language as it will appear on November 5, 2024:
“Shall the measure to provide additional funding for services that protect local property values, including 9 -1-1 emergency medical/disaster response; street, sidewalk, and pothole repairs; affordable housing support; and other general government services, by raising the City of Mountain View’s existing voter -approved property transfer tax, imposed on residential/commercial property sales above $6,000,000 only, up to $15.00 per $1,000, generating about $9,500,000 in locally controlled funding annually until ended by voters, with independent audits, be adopted?”
On September 10, 2024, the City Council identified the following funding priorities for the next 10 years if Measure G is approved by voters:
• Public Safety Facilities
• Parks, Open Space, and Biodiversity
• Affordable Housing
• Other general governmental services, including road maintenance, active transportation, small business support, and homeless support services, among others
For more information, visit the Measure G webpage
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The Human Relations Commission Launches the “I Am Mountain View” Storytelling Project
The Human Relations Commission is pleased to invite community members to participate in the “I am MV” Storytelling Project. The project invites residents to celebrate their own stories and love of Mountain View by submitting a poem, artwork, or other written work.
Submissions will be collected and displayed on the project website using the Collaborate Mountain View platform. Community members can find and submit hard copy submission packets at City facilities. The submission materials will be available in multiple languages.
Following the submission period, select entries will be displayed at the Mountain View Public Library in a celebration of the community’s diversity and the 30th anniversary of the Human Relations Commission. Visit MountainView.gov/iAmMV
to view submissions or create your own
using the templates provided.
Elevate MV—Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program Launches
It was just over 20 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, applicants 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 (39%); and
3. Transportation-related expenses (7%).
At the end of December 2024 (last cash disbursement in November), when the Elevate MV pilot program concludes, a report will be developed to 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. The final report will be available in 2026.
For more information on Elevate MV, 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 second Chinese Language Civic Leadership Academy in spring 2024, joining the successful Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy with its fifth Spanish Academy session last fall.
For more information, visit MountainView.gov/MEP
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Climate Decarbonization and 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 an d Community Services Agency (CSA) conducted a survey of 120 seniors who participate in CSA’s senior nutrition program. Results show 73% of respondents lost power at their homes at 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 program s and services to protect public health.
This fall, City staff will work with the Council Sustainability Committee to assess the opportunities to decarbonize the community and to enhance our understanding of our vulnerability to climate change. The City is also working to transform some of its buildings into more resilient facilities.
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).
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Homeless Response Strategy and Expenditure Plan
To sustain the City’s longstanding commitment to short- and long -term solutions for homelessness and to establish a roadmap for future action, on June 8, 2021, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Years 2021-23 Council Work Plan, which included a priority project to develop a comprehensive Homelessness Response Strategy. The project was carried over into the Fiscal Years 2023-25 Council Work Plan, which was adopted by the City Council on June 13, 2023. The project is a part of the Community for All and Intentional Development and Housing Options strategic priorities and aligns with the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element, Displacement Response Strategy, and the 2020-2025 Santa Clara Community Plan to End Homelessness. The purpose of the Plan is to serve as the City’s roadmap for addressing homelessness in Mountain View over the next five years through the de velopment of sustainable strategies, leveraging the City’s existing resources, authority, and expertise, and promoting regional collaboration and coordination. The adoption of this Strategy and Expenditure Plan is anticipated in the first half of 2025.
Engage with the City through Collaborate Mountain View
Earlier this year, the City launched Collaborate Mountain View, an interactive digital space for our diverse community to share ideas, discuss important topics, and provide feedback on policies and plans that will help shape Mountain View’s future.
The online platform makes it more convenient for residents and other stakeholders to provide feedback and work with the City on initiatives that interest or impact them.
Projects currently on the site include:
• Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan;
• I am MV Storytelling Project;
• Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan;
• California Street Pilot Program;
• Pickleball Study, Design, and Construction Project; and • Cooper Park off-leash dog area relocation.
The City continues to offer many ways for the public to participate in our programs, from public meetings to community workshops. Collaborate Mountain View puts all feedback opportunities in one place, making it more efficient for busy people to have their say and the City to understand community needs.
To participate in Collaborate Mountain View, visit Collaborate.MountainView.gov .
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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:
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 desi gn handbook, environmental review, public outreach, and Study Sessions with the Environmental Planning Commission and City Council. Webpage: R3 Zoning Update .
Moffett Boulevard Precise Plan
The project includes preparation of a new P recise Plan for the Moffett Boulevard project area, an area of approximately 20 acres, located along both sides of Moffett Boulevard north of the downtown area and Central Expressway to the intersection of West Middlefield Road. The project will establish development standards for the project area, including land use mix, density and intensities, objective development standards, streetscape and design standards, signage regulations, parking and transportation dema nd management regulations, and public art and placemaking requirements. The process includes public outreach efforts and multiple Study Sessions with the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) and City Council. The first of the Study Sessions, to discuss the Visioning Framework, is tentatively scheduled for October 16, 2024 with the EPC and November 19, 2024 with the City Council.
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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 the 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
301 East Evelyn Avenue: Request for a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit for a three-story, 125,000 square foot office building and a six -level parking structure at an existing office campus with four other existing buildings to remain with 125,000 square feet of Transfer of Development Rights from the Los Altos School District TDR Program; and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove 32 Heritage trees on a 16.6 -acre project site. This project is located on the south side of Evelyn Avenue between SR -237 and Ferry Morse Way in the P(29) (111 Ferry-Morse Way) Precise Plan.
400 Moffett Boulevard: Request for a Development Review Permit and Conditional Use Permit to construct a new six -story structure containing 175 apartment units, approximately 2,373 square feet of commercial/retail space, and 7,000 square feet of residential- serving amenity space with 193 parking spaces replacing an existing commercial building measuring 14,000 square feet on a 1.67- acre site; and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove nine Heritage trees. This project is located on the west side of Moffett Boulevard, between Cypress Point Drive and West Middlefield Road, in the CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Zoning District.
301/317 Moorpark Way: Request for a Planned Unit Development and a Development Review Permit to construct 22 single family homes, including a 46% density bonus, to replace four existing single-family homes and one commercial building on 2.5 -acre project site; a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove 32 Heritage trees; and a Tentative Map to combine five existing parcels and create 24 lots including two common lots and 22 residential lots. This project is located on the south side of Moorpark Way, at the intersection of Moorpark Way and Sylvan Avenue, in the R1-10sd (Single-Family—Special Design Combining) Zoning District.
Approved (Awaiting Construction)
730 Central Avenue: On July 24, 2024, the Zoning Administrator approved a request for a Permit Extension for a project previously approved on June 22, 2022 by the Zoning Administrator for a Conditional Use Permit for a multi- family residential use; Development Review Permit for construction of a new four -story, 21-unit apartment building, replacing an existing commercial AR/4/HSN
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building, with a State Density Bonus with development waivers on a 0.24 -acre project site. This project is located on the north side of Central Avenue , between Moffett Boulevard and Horizon Avenue, in the CRA (Commercial/Residential Arterial) Zoning District.
555 West Middlefield Road: On July 24, 2024, the Zoning Administrator and Subdivision Committee jointly approved a request for a Permit Extension for a project previously approved on May 10, 2022 by the City Council for a General Plan Map and Text Amendment from Medium- Density Residential to High -Low Density Residential; a Planned Community Permit and a Development Review Permit to allow a 323 -unit addition to an existing 402 -unit residential apartment development with three new subterranean garages, a new amenity buildi ng/leasing office, and a future 1.34-acre public park; a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove 57 Heritage trees and relocate 39 trees; a Vesting Tentative Map to create three lots with up to 111 condominium units on a 14.5 -acre project site. The project is located on the south side of West Middlefield Road , between Moffett Boulevard and Highway 85 , in the P (Planned Community) Zoning District.
870 East El Camino Real: On September 27, 2022, the City Council approved a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to construct two 6- story buildings with 233 new apartment units and one level of underground parking with a State Density Bonus with development waivers, and associated site and fac ade improvements to existing apartment buildings to remain, replacing three apartment buildings with 42 existing units, resulting in a total of 371 apartment units on -site; a Provisional Use Permit to allow rooftop amenities above the third floor and for a parking reduction; and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove seven Heritage trees on a 9.15-acre site. This project is located on the north side of East El Camino Real, between Sylvan Avenue and South Bernardo Avenue , in the P-38 (El Camino Real) Precise Plan.
The applicant for this project has submitted a permit extension request which is currently under review.
Under Construction
777 West Middlefield Road : On May 21, 2019, the City Council approved a General Plan Amendment from Medium -Density Residential to High -Density Residential; a Zoning Map Amendment from R3 -2 (Multiple -Family Residential) to P (Planned Community); a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to construct 716 new apartment units (including 144 affordable units), replacing 208 existing apartment units; a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove 127 Heritage trees; and a Preliminary Parcel Map to create two parcels on a
9.84-acre project site. The project is located on the west side of West Middlefield Road, between North Shoreline Boulevard and Moffett Boulevard, in the R3 -2 (Multiple -Family Residential) Zoning District. This project is under construction with estimated completion in 2025.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES—UPDATE
Recreation Activity Guide
The fall edition of the Recreation Activity Guide is available, and registration is ongoing. This Activity Guide covers classes and camps that take place from September through December. To view the Activity Guide and for more information on registration, please visit mountainview.gov/register
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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 hosted three pop -up input opportunities at the Celebrate Shoreline event, Monster Bash, and the Community Tree Lighting Celebration. In early 2024, a statistically reliable survey was mailed to a random se lection of residents to seek feedback on the current and future needs for parks and recreation. A community survey of the same questions was launched online in April 2024 and was available to all residents to participate in.
In June 2024, the City hosted another round of community meetings to share findings from the community input process and various park and program assessments.
Over the next few months, the project team will embark on the visioning of the Plan utilizing the input received through the public input process to shape recommendations and action items.
Staff anticipates bringing the final Plan to the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council in spring 2025.
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 .
The City of Mountain View kicked off the community outreach process for the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan during the summer. The Plan will be the first of its kind in the Bay Area to provide a clear set of priorities, goals , and objectives for increasing and supporting urban
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biodiversity for long -term community resilience. Informed by scientific, community , and stakeholder input, the Plan will address the roles of mammals, pollinators, birds, plants , and trees, and it will help guide City plans, policies, ordinances, and projects related to development, landscaping, parks, transportation, tree canopy enhancements, and protections, and more.
What Is Biodiversity?
Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you will find in one area , including the variety of animals, plants, trees , and even microorganisms (like bacteria!). Each of these species and organisms that make up our natural world work together in ecosystems to maintain balance and support life.
Your Input Matters!
There are numerous ways to get involved. So far, community members have engaged with us at pop-up events and virtual and in- person workshops. We encourage your participation by attending a workshop, sharing ideas and pictures on the project webpage, and taking the survey.
Please visit BiodiversityMV.com
for more information and to sign up for updates.
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 o f Success, and Landscape Assessment, which is the data analysis on Mountain View, please visit
econdev.mountainview.gov/business/
economic-vitality-strategy.
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 22, 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 draft vision, goals, strategies, and tactics of the draft Public Art Strategy, please visit econdev.
mountainview.gov/business/public-art-strategy.
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Downtown News Updates
On September 10, the City Council approved minor amendments to the Downtown Precise Plan which will allow restaurants, including those serving alcohol ancillary to food service, as a permitted use, reflecting regional best practices and facilitating economic growth. In addition, indoor recreation was approved as a permitted use which complements the existing dining and retail mix in downtown. All these changes are designed to attract more foot traffic and create a more vibrant downtown area. Last month, the City of Mountain View installed three mini -golf holes, a super -sized Connect Four game, and a ping pong table within the 300 block of Castro Street, providing more activities for the community. These additions, including Music on Castro, offer a fun and engaging experience for visitors of all ages, making it a great outing for families and friends alike. The City recently launched a video series entitled “On the Town,” which highlights activities occurring in Mountain View and within downtown. You can get updates on events and activities happening downtown. Subscribe to get future updates at Youtube.com/
MountainViewGov.
If you would like information on happenings in downtown, please subscribe to our newsletter, Downtown Digest, here: econdev.mountainview.gov/downtown/downtown-digest .
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 the Below -Market-Rate (BMR) program, funding of new affordable housing projects through the City’s affordable housing Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) program, implementation o f the City’s federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs, and the Council Neighborhoods Committee neighborhoods program.
This Division is located at City Hall, 500 Castro Street, currently on the fourth floor in the Housing 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.
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Most apartments with three or more units are 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.
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 reached 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 eviction notices and the eviction process with staff to understand what is happening and potential outcomes.
• Legal Resources: Connect to legal resources and assistance.
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• 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.
No appointment is needed. Clinics are bilingual in English and Spanish. Please email [email protected]
to request translation support in other languages.
• Tenants: Rent Stabilization Division Office
First and third Thursdays of the month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 298 Escuela Avenue.
• 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 the 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 East El Camino Real into permanent housing (Jamboree Housing). The Crestview project is e xpected to complete renovations and begin the lease-up process by October 2024.
Additionally, on September 26, 2023, the City Council selected Affirmed 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 into 144 units of affordable housing. These two development teams have engaged in a coordinated 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 Edith 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 streamlined approval processes . C onstruction is scheduled to start 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.
These timelines are subject to funding availability.
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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.
Prohousing communities receive exclusive access to Prohousing grants as well as receiving additional points in the scoring of competitive housing, community development, and infrastructure funding 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 housing 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 .
Below is a summary of recent and current efforts:
• 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 the tenant displacement acquisition/preservation strategies, efforts, the Community Ownership Action Plan (COAP) and other efforts. Council approved a reservation of $4 million in housing funds to establish a catalytic acquisition and preservation subfund that could be used to acquire and preserve the City’s CSFRA units. Council was supportive of staff’s recommendation to select a consultant and to proceed with developing the COAP. A consultant has been selected and work is in the initial stages. The Council report can be found here .
• Evaluation Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance—Housing Element Program 3.2
The City’s State -certified 2023 -31 Housing Element includes Program 3.2 related to displacement prevention and mitigation efforts. Program 3.2 includes a comprehensive list of policies, programs, and actions, including the following:
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Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance (TRAO) in meeting anti displacement goals, such as being able to stay in Mountain View.”
“Evaluate the efficacy of TRAO by December 31, 2024.”
Stakeholder meetings for tenants, landlords, and developers were held over the summer.
A Study Session is currently scheduled with the Rental Housing Committee on November 14, 2024 and with the City Council on December 17, 2024 to review this item.
• Evaluation Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance—Housing Element Program 3.2
The City’s Housing Element Program 3.2 also includes the following:
“Study amendments to the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance (MHRSO) such that allowed rent increases are consistent with or less than comparable jurisdictions with rent control for mobile home parks.”
“Study updates to MHRSO regarding allowed rent increases and adopt (if directed by Council) by March 31, 2025.”
Upcoming stakeholder meetings for residents and park owners include:
• Resident-focused meetings:
— Online only: Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Zoom meeting information will be sent out via email prior to the meeting and can also be found at the following link:
https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/housing/rent- stabilization/mobile-home-parks
— In-person: Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Historic Adobe Building, 157 Moffett Boulevard. Light dinner/refreshments provided.
— Both meetings will include Spanish interpretation services. Chinese/Russian interpretation available upon request. Please contact Anky van Deursen at 650-903-6131 or [email protected]
.
• Park owner meetin g: Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. (online only). Zoom meeting information will be sent out via email prior to the meeting and can also be found at the following link:
https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/housing/rent- stabilization/mobile-home-parks
A Study Session is currently scheduled with the Rental Housing Committee for December 2024 and with the City Council in Q1 2025 to review the item.
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LIBRARY—UPDATE
Library website for all current information: www.MountainView.gov/library.
Library Newsletter
If you would like to receive regular newsletters about what i s 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 .
PUBLIC WORKS—UPDATE
Safe Routes to Schools Program
In School Year 2022-23, City staff and consultants provided Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) 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 12 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 School Year 2023-24, the City continued these activities and expanded program offerings to interested private schools in Mountain View. Staff also participated in back -to-school activities and Citywide events such as Monster Bash to provide SRTS information and training. This work is continuing in 2024 -25 with additional education and encouragement events. The work is supported by a grant from the VTA 2016 Measure B Education and Encouragement Program.
Between 2021 and 2024, the City expanded the crossing guard program from nine to 21 crossing guards. Transportation staff has also 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].
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Active Transportation Plan
The City is 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 Citywide plan for active transportation networks, facilities, and policies. The plans will also incorporate principles from the Biodiversity Strategy to ensure that complementary green street elements are considered in conjunction with active transportation facilities. Extensive community engagement and existing conditions analysis has been conducted for the plan. The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee has also reviewed the project scope, vision statement, existing conditions and scoring criteria. The Council Transportation Committee reviewed updates and vision statement on S eptember 3, 2024, and Council will consider these elements on October 22, 2024. More information is available at mountainviewatp.com/ . Please sign up at
MountainView.gov/eNotify to receive updates about the ATP and community engagement opportunities.
Vision Zero Action Plan/Local Road Safety Plan
The City has recently completed the Vision Zero Action Plan (VZAP)/Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP).
This integrated plan lays out strategies needed to achieve the City’s Vision Zero goal of zero traffic fatalities by 2030. The plan includes a systemic safety analysis to identify historic collision hot spots and other locations in the City with similar roadway characteristics. Vision Zero Action Plan recommendations include infrastructure -related safety countermeasures as well as education, encouragement, engagement, enforcement, equity , and emergency response strategies. Work on the action plan is supported by a grant from the Caltrans Local Road Safety Plan program.
Implementation of actions from the Vision Zero Action Plan is already under way. These actions include securing grants for planning, design , and/or construction of safety enhancements along the City’s High -Injury Network , including El Camino Real, Middlefield Road, and Rengstorff Avenue. In addition, the City launched a “Drive Wisely” marketing campaign in August 2024. This safety campaign is funded from the City’s Sustainability Action Plan. Further information on Vision Zero Action Plan and related efforts 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 prepandemic levels. Funding for the Community Shuttle is provided by Mountain View’s Measure P. For more information, visit MVCommunityShuttle.com or call
855-730-RIDE (7433).
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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.
El Camino Real Paving, Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) project on El Camino Real is currently under way and scheduled to begin paving on El Camino Real in Mountain View within the next week. Paving work began in Palo Alto, near Sand Hill Road, and is continuing toward Mountain View. The work will be performed at night from 9:00 p .m. to 8:00 a .m., and on-street parking will be prohibited in construction areas. The City received $4 million in VTA Measure B Pedestrian/Bicycle Competitive Grant funds for act ive transportation enhancements to be delivered with this Caltrans project. The following bike and pedestrian improvements will be included: (1) replacing on-street parking with Class IV protected bikeways and Class II bike lanes; (2) upgrading selected intersections with bulb- outs and high visibility crosswalks; and (3) upgrading 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 the project.
Moffett Boulevard Complete Streets (Middlefield Road to RT Jones Road)
Moffett Boulevard, between Middlefield Road and the northerly extent, is a four-lane street with two travel lanes in each direction separated by landscaped medians. Class II bike lanes exist through portions of the road between State Route 85 and Leong Drive. The roadway segment includes approaches to U.S. 101, State Route 85, and the Stevens Creek Trail entrance. The City was awarded $3.5 million in highly competitive One Bay Area Grant Cycle 3 (OBAG 3) funds for the Moffett Boulevard Complete Streets Project. The project has begun design and will include roadway resurfacing from Middlefield Road northward, Class IV protected bikeways (Class II bike lanes where Class IV cannot be accommodated), and closing a sidewalk gap between Stevens Creek Trail and Leong Drive in the northbound direction.
Middlefield Road Complete Streets (Moffett Boulevard to Ferguson Drive)
Middlefield Road is a four -lane arterial road with two travel lanes and a bicycle lane in each direction and connects Mountain View with the cities of Palo Alto and Sunnyvale. The City was awarded $2.4 million in OBAG 3 funds for the Middlefield Road Complete Streets Project. The project has begun design and includes roadway resurfacing between Moffett Boulevard and Ferguson Drive, new Class IV protected bikeways between Moffett Boulevard and Bernardo Avenue, protected intersection improvements at four intersections (Moffett Boulevard, Easy Street, Tyrella Avenue, and North Whisman Road), a new crosswalk and pedestrian hybrid beacon signal adjacent to the VTA light rail tracks, and a pedestrian hybrid beacon at Tyrella Avenue.
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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.
Castro Street Grade Separation (Transit Center Grade Separation and Access Project)
The Castro Street Grade Separation Project will improve safety, capacity, and multi-modal access to the Transit Center and Downtown Mountain View. The project focuses on the Castro Street/Moffett Boulevard/Central Expressway intersection. The project was in the design phase and, after receiving significantly higher cost estimates in 2023, there was insufficient funding to construct both the Castro Street and Rengstorff Avenue grade separation projects. Therefore, prioritization of the two projects was needed to identify which project to direct the available funding. At the direction of the City Council at their January 23, 2024 meeting, Rengstorff Avenue was prioritized. For Castro Street, interim improvements are still planned to include closure of the Castro Street crossing of the train tracks and creating a “T” intersection at Moffett Boulevard and Central Expressway, conversion of Evelyn Avenue to a westbound one-way street, and new bicycle improvements on Evelyn Avenue. Caltrain is managing the final design of the project with the City as the project sponsor and in partnership with the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).
Northbound Shoreline Boulevard/US 101 Off-Ramp Realignment Project
The Northbound Shoreline Boulevard/U.S. 101 Off-Ramp Realignment project will improve traffic operations at the northbound Shoreline Boulevard/ U.S. 101 off-ramp intersection and improve local circulation and access to the area. The project includes: realigning the existing northbound U.S. 101 off -ramp to intersect with La Avenida west of Inigo Way with a new traffic signal; modifying the existing five-legged intersection at U.S. 101 NB off-ramp/Shoreline/La Avenida to a four-legged intersection and modifying the traffic signal; reverting La Avenida to a two -way street and widening it to five lanes; eliminating the existing northbound off -ramp at Shoreline Boulevard; constructing a right-turn-only lane on northbound Shoreline Boulevard at La Avenida; and constructing a dedicated bus lane on the off- ramp. Staff has been working closely with Caltrans on this project because the project modifies a Caltrans interchange ramp , and all elements of the project are subject to Caltrans review and approval. It was also determined that the project requires clearance from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency; therefore, the start of construction has been tentatively rescheduled to start in 2025.
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Annual Sewer Main Replacement
The City has begun the design of an annual sewer main replacement project, which includes upsizing 200’ of an existing 8” pipeline to 12” on Martens Avenue near Alexander Court. Project design is anticipated to be complete in summer 2025 with construction to follow.
Moffett/Middlefield Sewer Improvements
The City has started the design of the Moffett/Middlefield Sewer Replacement Project, which will abandon the sewer main that parallels Stevens Creek, north of Moffett Boulevard, and the crossing at State Route 85 by redirecting sewer mains to south on Moffett Boulevard and west on West Middlefield Road. The City is working with both the U .S. Army and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to finalize an alignment option through the Moffett Middlefield intersection. Project design is under w ay and anticipated to be completed by spring 2025 with construction to follow in fall 2025.
Water and Sewer Main Crossing U.S. 101 at Shoreline Boulevard
The City has begun relocating the water and sewer mains under U.S. 101 along North Shoreline Boulevard from south of the freeway to La Avenida, Inigo Way , and Pear Avenue. Project construction is anticipated to be completed by early 2025.
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 presented the draft study findings to the Parks and Rec reation Commission (PRC) for their review on June 12, 2024 and, as requested, will return to the PRC with updated recommendations and analysis 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 in fall 2024. 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.
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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, 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 $70 million in projects to construct 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 under 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 visit from the SMaRT® Station (301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale). The SMaRT 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 .
Looking for a safe way to securely shred and recycle your confidential paperwork and documents? A free paper shredding event is available for Mountain View residents on Saturday, November 2, at the SMaRT® Station (301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale) from 8 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To learn more, visit MountainView.gov/ZeroWasteEvents
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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 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
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your vehicle and other obstructions on the street before 6:00 a.m. the day of your scheduled sweep.