Vallejo Weekly | Vol 11 Issue 49 by cityofvallejo

Vallejo Weekly

Vol 11 | Issue 49 december 7, 2023

message from mike Hello, Vallejo,

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Hope you’re enjoying the holiday season and all the festivities with your families. The front cover photo for the Weekly was shot by Manny Angel, who is a talented Vallejo native and our City Media Service Specialist. You’ll often see him managing all the video and audio for our important meetings. In fact, one of those meetings just happened this past Monday in the Council Chambers with the special visit from 11th District Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson. I’d like to personally thank Assemblymember Wilson for her collaboration with our Staff and bringing her successful meet-and-greet event to Vallejo. We look forward to working with your Staff on the many issues discussed such as Homelessness and Public Safety. We are determined to strengthen the partnerships with your Office to improve the quality of life for Vallejo residents! We also look forward to our next Community Meeting on December 13th for Districts 1 and 2 (all residents welcome), 6-8 pm at the Griffin Drive Church of Christ. Staff will discuss many updates on topics such as Crime, Economic Development and Measure P. A few highlights from the Vallejo Police Department include a recent Grant awarded to help with Traffic Safety and the VPD being accepted into the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Public Safety Partnership that will help enhance services to combat violent crime and improve prosecutions in these cases. We hope to see you at the Community Meeting next week! Respectfully, Mike Malone Vallejo City Manager 1

WE’RE HIRING JOIN THE CITY OF VALLEJO!

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For a full list of job opportunities, visit the Government Jobs website.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

WATER - PUBLIC WORKS

NOW HIRING FOR: EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I/II

NOW HIRING FOR: UTILITY SUPERVISOR

CLOSES: Continuous

CLOSES: 12/11/2023 5:00 PM PST

SALARY: $29.49 - $35.84 Hourly $2,358.97 - $2,867.35 Biweekly $5,111.10 - $6,212.60 Monthly $61,333.17 - $74,551.15 Annually

SALARY: $39.59 - $48.12 Hourly $3,167.24 - $3,849.80 Biweekly $6862.35 - $8341.23 Monthly $82,348.24 - $100,094.80 Annually

BRIEF DESCRIPTION / IDEAL CANDIDATE: The City of Vallejo's Fleet Division is seeking Equipment Mechanic II candidates, to help with minor and major mechanical repairs to gasoline and diesel powered automotive, heavy and light construction, and other power driven equipment as a collaborative member of the City's Public Works Department.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION / IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal Utility Supervisor will have at least four years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and alteration of water distribution facilities and be able to supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of the Distribution and Maintenance Division staff responsible for providing water distribution system maintenance and repair services. Apply here.

This recruitment is open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online on the Government Jobs website.

UPCOMING GVRD COMMUNITY EVENTS Join in the fun with a variety of events for youth and families brought to you by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD). GVRD Main Office (registrations & reservations) is temporarily relocated to Cunningham Aquatic Complex (801 Heartwood Ave) open M-F 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. All GVRD Board & Committee Meetings are held at 401 Amador St (administration, finance, & human resources). To pre-register for events or for more information on programs, events, classes and activities visit www.gvrd.org, call (707) 648-4600, or email recreation@gvrd.org. View the GVRD Fall 2023 Activity Guide for more programs, events, classes and activities! FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS December 2, 2023 through December 30, 2023 Fridays - Sundays 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Topic: City Park Public Outreach Time: Dec 7, 2023 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84109303529 Meeting ID: 841 0930 3529

Children’s Wonderland Park 360 Glenn Street This is a FREE community event! Join GVRD for some holiday family fun at Festival of Lights! Bring the kiddos or friends down to Children's Wonderland to enjoy the Holiday festivities, music, and hot cocoa! The park will be closed: 12/24, 12/25, and 12/31. Please remember to wear weather appropriate clothing as this is a rain or shine event. Let the holiday fun begin! CITY PARK PUBLIC OUTREACH VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING Thursday, December 7, 2023 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. City Park’s horseshoe pit area is getting some upgrades, and we want to hear from you! Check out a couple of design options and renderings and let us know your thoughts and ideas. Share your insight with our General Manager, Gabe Lanusse at glanusse@gvrd.org GVRD is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Dial by your location • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) • +1 669 444 9171 US Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kvxxjODVs PAINT AND SIP IN THE PARK! Friday, December 8, 2023 6:00 pm Vallejo Community Center 225 Amador Street Cost: $25.00 per person Must be 18 years old to paint and 21 + to Sip. Join GVRD as they celebrate Fall. Each guest will receive an 8x10 canvas, paints, & brushes. Participants must be 18 years old to paint and 21 + to Sip. 2 beverages are complimentary. Each additional beverage is $5.00 each. A maximum of 3 beverages will be served. The instructor will be on site and will provide the art theme on the day of the event. Click Here to register for the event. No drop-in option is available for this event.

View these events and more at www.gvrd.org or scan the QR code

UPCOMING GVRD COMMUNITY EVENTS BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Saturday, December 9, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

T'is the season to be jolly! Register now for our Wonderland Toy Giveaway. Children 12 years and under may register for this event. There are three separate registration times for families to pick up their gifts: 4-5 pm, 5-6 pm, and 6-7 pm. All children must be registered, and parents must show proof of registration at the time of pickup. Please register for the correct timeslot.

Vallejo Community Center 225 Amador Street Cost: $8.00 Resident/ $11.00 Non-resident Enjoy a delicious breakfast and share your holiday wish list at GVRD’s annual Breakfast with Santa. Every child will get to take a picture with Santa and enjoy a free gift. They will also do a raffle and decorate cookies! ADAPTIVE RECREATION: BRUNCH WITH SANTA Wednesday, December 13, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

*****Parents may only pick up gifts for their OWN children and must have proof of registration. Due to high demand and limited staff, they will not exchange gifts at parents' discretion.***** Register for 4:00-5:00 PM Pickup Register for 5:00 - 6:00 PM Pickup Register for 6:00 - 7:00 PM pickup Donations of unopened and unwrapped toys will be accepted at Costco Vallejo (198 Plaza Drive) un􀆟l December 6, 2023.

Vallejo Community Center 225 Amador Street Cost: $10.00 Enjoy holiday crafts, music, and a delicious brunch with Santa! Any individual with any disability, visible or invisible, is invited to the fun. Family, friends, and caretakers are welcome to attend. Registration will be required for each person attending, including caretakers.

HOW THE GRINCH CRASHED BREAKFAST! Saturday, December 16, 2023 Session 1: 9:00 a.m. Session 2: 11:00 a.m. Cunningham Aquatic Center 709 Heartwood Avenue Cost: $10.00 Children / $5.00 Adult

TOY DRIVE GIVEAWAY Friday, December 15, 2023 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

($5.00 per additional child) Join GVRD as we ring in the holiday season at Cunningham Aquatic Complex. Partake in our cereal and hot cocoa bar, arts and crafts, and best of all meet The Grinch himself! You don't want to miss out!

Children’s Wonderland Park 360 Glenn Street This is a FREE event. All participants must be registered.

Pre-registration is required for this event! Space is limited! The event will be held in the camp portables. Click here to register!

View these events and more at www.gvrd.org or scan the QR code

UPCOMING GVRD COMMUNITY EVENTS

CHRISTMAS ON WHEELS! Saturday, December 23, 2023 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dan Foley Cultural Center 1499 North Camino Alto Cost: This event is FREE to enter. The cost is $15.00 per vehicle parking spot to register in the show. You may purchase as many as you want for the show. It's time to show off some of the best builds in the community! All makes and models are welcome. Enjoy this family friendly event, with music, the best car contest, vendors and more. Let's celebrate the holiday spirit by decorating our cars and enjoying a day at the lake. Show up, Show off, and Show out! Click here to register your car in the event!

View these events and more at www.gvrd.org or scan the QR code

DISTRICT DAY

Thank you, Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson, for meeting with our staff and community to help improve quality of life in Vallejo! Photo credit: Bill Yuen and Manny Angel

HUMANE SOCIETY PETs OF THE WEEK JOHNNY Domestic Shorthair, Male, Young

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Well, hello, Johnny! This grey Tabby cutie is small in stature (at least so far) but he has a big personality! He's only 4 months old, so we predict he will grow into a wonderful companion cat. Johnny is currently enjoying the comforts of a foster home, but he is still looking for the person or family who will give him their heart, and home, forever. Johnny is neutered and up to date on his shots. If you'd like meet Johnny, go to HSNB.org and fill out a cat adoption interest application.

For a list of our available cats and dogs, go to HSNB.org and click on the Adoptions tab. We welcome potential adopters to browse available animals on our website and if interested, download an application. Email cat applications to catadoptions@hsnb.org and dog applications to adoptions@hsnb.org. Pets are available at time of article submission. We cannot guarantee they will be available upon publication. Humane Society of the North Bay is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We are located at 1121 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo. We are open by appointment, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, with up to two Open Shelter Saturdays per month. We are actively seeking fosters for our pets in need, and we are always seeking donations to help us do the life-saving work we do.

HUMANE SOCIETY PETs OF THE WEEK MICKEY Dachshund/Chihuahua Mix, Male, Young

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Meet Mickey! This handsome guy is quite the catch. Mickey is a 1-year-old Dachshund/Chihuahua charmer who is too humble to brag (so we'll do it for him). According to his finder, Mickey is housebroken and friendly to the large and small dog he briefly shared the home with. He even slept with her cat! Mickey is also super cuddly, loves to go on walks, and gives the best kisses. If Mickey sounds like your kinda guy, go to HSNB.org, and fill out a dog interest application.

THE CITY OF VALLEJO IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS VALLEJO, CA – The City of Vallejo is requesting applications to serve on a number of the City’s boards and commissions. Vallejo residents who are interested in serving on an advisory body are invited to submit an application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration. There are currently openings on the following boards, commissions, and committees: (click links to access applications) Commission on Culture & the Arts (2) terms expire 12/31/27 Housing Authority (1) tenant commissioner) term to expire 12/31/24 McCune Collection Commission – (1) term to expire 6/30/24 Measure P Oversight Committee – District 1 Member Only – (1) term to expire 10/10/24 Participatory Budget Steering Committee (3 alternates) terms expire 6/30/25 Surveillance Advisory Board – District 3 Member Only – (1) term to expire 1/2/25 Solano County Mosquito Abatement District (SCMA) Board - (1) Vallejo representative. Term to expire 4 years from date of appointment For City Boards and Commissions, except for the Commission on Culture & the Arts, McCune Collection, Surveillance Advisory Board, and the Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee, all appointed members must complete and file a Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700, within 30 days of appointment. All City Board and Commission members must complete AB 1234 Ethics training and file a Certificate of Completion within 30 days of appointment. In most instances, to be eligible for appointment, applicants must be residents of the City of Vallejo. Information regarding the duties of each board and commission and specific criteria for appointment may be found within each application. With some exceptions, appointments are typically for a term of 4 years.

The application period will remain open until a sufficient number have been received in the City Clerk’s Office Interviews with the City Council will be held after January 1, 2024. Specific dates will be announced at a later date. Applicants must attend the interview to be considered for appointment on a board or commission. Application forms and supplemental questionnaires are accessible in several ways: The City’s website, located on the Boards and Commissions page At City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, 555 Santa Clara Street, 3rd Floor, Vallejo, CA By Email at dawn.abrahamson@cityofvallejo.net, or by phone at (707) 648-4527 By UP Postal Mail: City of Vallejo, C/O City Clerk, PO Box 3068, Vallejo, CA 94590

27th Annual Meyer Corporation Sale to Benefit the Humane Society of the North Bay November 30 - December 17 Meyer continues the Annual Tradition and is gladly matching donations to the Humane Society of the North Bay up to a total of $15,000. Please bring your donation to the Outlet Sale at either warehouse location. Save up to 80% OFF on cookware, bakeware, ceramics, cutlery & more!

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Regular store hours: Thursday - Sunday, 10 AM - 6 PM

Jingle & Mingle with Vallejo Main Street! Saturday, December 9, 2023 11am – 3pm 332 Georgia St. Vallejo, CA 94590 We're back with a holiday event you won't want to miss. Get your tickets today & automatically be entered in a drawing for Downtown Dollars! Join the Vallejo Main Street team on December 9th in Downtown Vallejo for another epic event filled with music, crafts, contests, tasty snacks, and prizes. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates and more details about the event.

Holiday Music Sing-a-long to your favorite holiday tunes. Stroll through downtown with a group to serenade local businesses Holiday themed crafts for the all ages Decorate a stocking, create an ornament, or build a gnome! Free crafts available for all ages. Holiday costume contest 4 categories: Adult, kids, group, and pet!

Dress as your favorite holiday or wintery character Win a gift basket or downtown dollars! Scavenger Hunt Grab a map and head to downtown merchants to find clues and solve the case! Complete the hunt and turn in your map to be entered in a drawing to win a prize. Prizes include: gift baskets or downtown dollars! Sip Sip Stroll... Visit participating merchants for sips or snacks while hunting for clues or enjoy a little somethin' while marking off your holiday gift list.

How it works: Buy a ticket Get a bracelet Grab a map Enjoy! Discounted tickets are $20/person and includes a swag bag. Pre-sale discounted tickets are limited so get your tickets now! Price of tickets after presale will be $25.

OPEN HOUSE EVENT WARM BEVERAGES & HOLIDAY COOKIES December 15, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 400 Santa Clara St. Ste 100 Vallejo, CA 94590

UNLOCK THE FUTURE OF CONNECTIVITY AT VIP FIBER’S OPEN HOUSE

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Step into a realm of innovation at VIP Fiber's exclusive Open House event! Join us on December 15th for an immersive experience into the world of high-speed connectivity. Connect with the brilliant minds behind VIP Fiber and discover how we're shaping the future of seamless communication. Indulge in the holiday spirit with warm beverages and delicious cookies. It's the perfect way to mingle and share the joy of the season! Explore the latest in fiber optics and learn how VIP Fiber is elevating Vallejo residents’ online experience. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the next era of connectivity. Join us at 400 Santa Clara St. Ste 100, Vallejo, CA 94590, on December 15th from 12:00 to 6:00 PM. RSVP here and experience the VIP difference! Save the date to your calendar! Learn more about your local ISP and request a quote today to experience the premium internet service offered by VIP Fiber and join Vallejo in its mission to lead technological advancements in the region while enjoying fast and affordable internet!

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POINT IN TIME Count What is a Point-in-Time Count? The Point In Time (PIT) Count is a count of unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. This is a requirement by HUD to be conducted every other year.

When: January 31, 2024 Time: 5:30AM – 10:00AM For more information or to sign up to volunteer: Visit https://solano24.pointintime.info/ or scan the QR Code from your mobile device

The PIT Count provides data that is used to determine funding from the State and Federal Government to help provide better programs and services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

For any additional questions, please reach out to: Natalie Peterson homelessness@cityofvallejo.net

Becky Farris PIT Coordinator rlfarris@solanocounty.com

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