OMVNA Steering Committee Meeting July 31

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Robert Cox
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To all Old Mountain View residents and property owners,

The Old Mountain View Neighborhood Association (OMVNA) will hold its third regular steering committee meeting of 2023 on Monday, July 31, 2023.

All Old Mountain View residents and property owners are invited to attend.  

From 7:00-7:30PM, we will have a presentation and Q&A from John Frolli, historic architect from Strata Design Studio in San Jose. He will presenting his preliminary plans for an office addition to the rear of the Jurian building, 194-198 Castro Street. This building is one of eight proposed downtown commercial buildings for qualification on the National Register of Historic Places.

The regular meeting will begin at 7:30PM. In addition to our recurring items, the leadership team will discuss the following:

  1. When to schedule an upcoming presentation from John Lang, Mountain View Economic Vitality Manager. The council will be discussing the subject of economic vitality on September 26. John will be giving us an update on the post-COVID challenges facing our downtown.
  2. A proposed amendment to the OMVNA bylaws to allow subcommittee chairs to vote on items at the regular steering committee meetings. This amendment would be announced in the newsletter and voted on at the annual meeting near the end of the year.
  3. Staffing for the upcoming OMVNA ice cream social on Saturday, August 26, 1-3PM in Mercy Bush Park. The event will be hosted by the Eventors, OMVNA’s social committee, but others, including members of the leadership team, are welcome to volunteer to help.

Please send me additional agenda items by Friday, July 28, at 5PM.

The meeting will be held on Zoom. Registration information is given below. Thanks to our Newsletter Editor Susan Bickford for setting this up.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Jul 31, 2023 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

Register for meeting

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Looking forward to seeing many of you on Zoom.
Robert Cox
OMVNA Vice Chair

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Tour de Hope 2023 

Posted on July 5, 2023 by OMVNA

Courtesy Post for Hope’s Corner

It’s baaaack – Tour de Hope! 

Hope’s Corner is holding Tour de Hope 2022, a fun, team-based stationary bike competition and fundraiser. Proceeds will support Hope’s Corner’s programs and operations (https://www.hopes-corner.org).

When: Thursday, July 20th, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where: El Camino YMCA (2400 Grant Road, Mountain View)
Why: Fun, raffle prizes, snacks/drinks, music, Tour de Hope Cup, support Hope’s Corner

More Info & Registration Website: https://tourdehope2023.eventbrite.com

Organize a team of 3 – 5 friends, or sign up as an individual – we’ll put you a team with other fun folks. We’ll have teams from local businesses and teams made up of Hope’s Corner’s meal and shower guests too. Mountain View City Council member Margaret Abe-Koga will be the emcee. Join the fun!

Hope’s Corner services are available at Trinity United Methodist Church at the corner of Hope and Mercy Streets in Mountain View: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View, CA 94041

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Wheels Party Fun

Posted on June 6, 2023 by OMVNA

Our first ever Wheels Party was off to a great start on a sunny afternoon last Saturday. With wheels in all sizes and configurations, we had 72 neighbors join us for a wheelie fun time, decorating their rides, going for a Tour de Neighborhood, and enjoying some icy cold treats afterwards. The fire department even made a surprise appearance with their engine’s extra large wheels, and ensured the neighborhood ride had a safe start

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The Wheels Party: June 3

Posted on May 23, 2023 by OMVNA

A Neighborhood Ride with a Party Vibe.

Join us at Mercy-Bush Park

June 3
1pm-3pm

Bring your wheels
Whether it’s a bike, scooter, skates or other wheeled transportation. Remember your helmet and water bottle too!

Decorate your ride
We will have fun colorful supplies to use for decorations beginning at 1 pm.

Tour de Neighborhood
We will lead the group on a preplanned route of the neighborhood, departing at 1:30 pm. No rider left behind! Join us no matter your speed — it will be a party for all levels & ages.

Icy Treat
And return around 2-2:15 pm to have a complimentary icy treat.

Vision Zero and Safety for Cyclists and Pedestrians
A City of Mountain View staff member will be on hand from 2:15 – 3pm to talk about the city’s Vision Zero plan to eliminate fatal traffic collisions in Mountain View, including the safety infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians; so bring your questions and curiosity!

Bike Route for Tour de Neighborhood

There will be a simpler route around the block by the park for the little ones or anyone wanting something shorter.

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The OMVNA Shake-Out

Posted on May 22, 2023 by OMVNA

Save the date: June 17 and June 16, if you are ready for an extra challenge!

The “OMVNA Shake-Out” is a practice run to check if your family is prepared for an earthquake, with the opportunity to meet our neighborhood Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for feedback and tips.

The goal is to help you think about preparation for emergencies and how to keep safe during one.

This “design your own earthquake drill” lets you and your family decide

1) when to start, either on Friday evening or Saturday morning,

2) which utilities you will lose: gas, electricity, water, and

3) how much damage occurs to your home.

Will you be cooking on a camp stove or gas grill? What will you use for light? 

Is your house uninhabitable? You could be out of doors for the duration and will need a shelter.

Then, at 10 am on Saturday, June 17, gather at Fairmont Park, corner of Bush Street and Fairmont Avenue to share experiences and meet OMVNA CERTs, who have trained to help the community during a disaster. There will be displays and activities related to emergency preparedness. 

See below for the four different challenges: The Zayante Fault, The Calaveras Fault, The Hayward Fault, and the San Andreas Fault.

For detailed guidance on emergency preparations, see the government website:   https://www.ready.gov/

The Drill: Choose your challenge

Zayante Fault Challenge

Major Earthquake hits 8am on Saturday June 17.

  • You and your family practice “Drop, Cover and Hold On”. 
  • Check your gas meter; is there a wrench attached?
  • Check that you know where to turn off the water to your house or apartment.
  • Come to check in with CERT at 10 am at Fairmont Park.

Calaveras Fault Challenge

Major Earthquake hits at 8 am on Saturday June 17

  • You and your family practice “Drop, Cover and Hold On”.
  • Your electricity/ gas goes “out”.
  • You don’t feel safe inside the home.
  • Grab your emergency “Go Bag”. 
  • Check the gas meter; is there a wrench attached?
  • Check that you know where to turn off the water to the house or apartment.
  • You cook and eat outside using your earthquake supplies.
  • Your water is “running” and you can use the bathroom inside.
  • Come to check in with CERT at 10 am at Fairmont Park. 

Hayward Fault Challenge

Major Earthquake hits 5pm on Friday June 16.

  • You and your family practice “Drop, Cover and Hold On”.
  • Check your gas meter; is there a wrench attached?
  • Check that you know where to turn off the water to the house or apartment.
  • Your electricity/ gas goes “out”.
  • You feel safe inside the home.
  • You cook from your earthquake supplies by camp stove or outside grill.  You will need a battery operated lantern for light. You can sleep and eat inside.
  • Your water is “running” and you can use the bathroom inside.
  • Come to check in with CERT on Saturday, June 17 at 10 am at Fairmont Park. 

San Andreas Fault Challenge

Severe Earthquake hits 5pm on Friday June 16.

  • You and your family practice”Drop, Cover and Hold On”.
  • Check your gas meter; is there a wrench attached?
  • Check that you know where to turn off the water to the house or apartment.
  • All utilities ( gas, electricity and water) are “unusable”.
  • Grab your emergency “Go bag”.
  • You don’t feel safe inside the home.
  • You sleep, cook, eat and set up outside.
  • Your water is “running” and you can use the bathroom inside. Extra points if you have a “portable loo” in your supplies.
  • Come to check in with CERT on Saturday, June 17 at 10 am at Fairmont Park. 

Check in 

Saturday June 17, 10 am Fairmont Park, corner of Bush Street and Fairmont Avenue.

  • Come visit the CERT Command Post, and meet the neighborhood CERTs who are trained to help the community of Old Mountain View in a disaster. 
  • Share your challenges with your neighbors.
  • How could you have been better prepared for a real emergency? Make a plan and put it into action.
  • A limited quantity of coffee and juice will be served; please bring your own cup or mug. 
  • Celebrate a successful drill with neighbors and friends.

For questions, email Sherril Brennan at: sbrennan.omvna.cert@gmail.com

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