VALLEJO WEEKLY
ANDREW'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Hello Vallejo,
I hope that you had a nice Thanksgiving and are gearing up for the fun holiday activities this month in Vallejo! The sunny and clear weather should be ideal conditions for the Mad Hatter Holiday Festival this Saturday and be sure to check out the many tree lighting events in the City with your family and friends. Details on these events can be found in this edition of the Weekly.
You’ll also find in this Weekly a Staff Brief on the status of the Broadway Project and the Navigation Center, the City’s new affordable housing facility and shelter. We’ll be talking about these topics and more at our City Council Districts 1 and 2 Community Meeting tonight at the North Vallejo Community Center, 6-8 pm. If you can’t make it to this one, we’ll continue to have these paired District meetings early next year and welcome your input and feedback on what you’d like to see addressed at these meetings.
I continue to meet with key community organizations and leaders to learn more about Vallejo and receive input on what the City can do to improve quality of life. This week, I met with Soroptimist International of Vallejo, the St. Vincent’s Hill Neighborhood Coalition, and performing artist LaRussell. So many dedicated and creative people are making a positive impact in our town and I am committed to ensuring that the City is an effective collaborator.
Lastly, hope to see you at the Lake Dalwigk Park Ribbon Cutting Celebration on December 19th! Check out details for this event on the flyer and please enjoy all of the improvements such as new interpretive signs along the trail while sipping on warm drinks and eating sandwiches and delicious cookies!
With appreciation, Andrew Murray Vallejo City Manager
STAFF BRIEFS FROM CITY MANAGER MURRAY
NAVIGATION CENTER AND BROADWAY PROJECT UPDATES
Broadway Project
The Broadway Project is a 47-unit Permanent Supportive Housing Project for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. This is a Homekey project, through the California Department of Housing and Community Development, which is a statewide effort to sustain and rapidly expand housing for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The City was awarded a $12 million grant after a successful application process. This is a joint project with developer Firm Foundation Community Housing and operator Shelter Inc.
The project is comprised of 47 studio units and 1 manager unit. It will also include a community room and courtyard. On-site supportive services will be client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed to help participants with goal setting, life skills, financial literacy, budgeting, needs assessments, and connections to benefits and community resources.
The project is currently over 80% complete and is estimated to finish construction in Q1 of 2025. The project will have a full lease-up within 90 days of construction completion.
Individuals or families will be referred to the project through the Coordinated Entry System, which for Solano County is Resource Connect Solano. City staff and the operator, Shelter Inc., have been working on a referral process to screen applicants to ensure they
meet the program requirements and then refer them to the project.
For more information about the project please visit: https://www.myvallejo.com/broadwayproject
Project Funding Sources
State of CA – Homekey $11,621,866
City of Vallejo – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) $3,663,075
Solano County – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) $3,000,000
State of California – Infill Infrastructure Grant Program $2,559,656
Wells Fargo Grant (awarded directly to Firm Foundation) $90,000
LMIHAF Loan $3,300,000
Measure P Loan $2,879,665
Total project funding: $27,114,262
Vallejo Homeless Navigation Center
The Vallejo Navigation Center will be a “one-stopshop” that will provide services and shelter critical to helping to address homelessness in Vallejo. The center will offer 125 shelter beds and provide individual case management connecting people to social and medical services. Participants will have access to job training and be assisted in becoming prepared to secure sustainable permanent housing. The center is anticipated to serve approximately 200 individuals annually.
The Navigation Center construction is on schedule to be completed in January and opened in for move-ins shortly after.
The Linked Equipment restroom contract was approved by Vallejo City Council on 8/5/2024. The restrooms are currently being built off-site and will be shipped and installed at 1937 Broadway once completed.
The City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an operator for the Navigation Center on October 1st, where they were looking for an operator that prioritizes an equitable and inclusive approach, ensuring fair access to services and shelter for all participants. City staff are finalizing the award process and anticipate having a contract finalized for Council approval, with an operator starting in January.
For more information about the project please visit: https://www.myvallejo.com/navigationcenter
Project Funding Sources
City of Vallejo – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) $2,000,000
Solano County – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) $1,500,000
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $3,517,254
General Fund $162,937
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) $1,169,949
Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) $50,330
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) 2019, 2020, 2022 $$2,155,287
Capital Outlay $1,420,000 Total: $11,975,757
In addition to the project construction funding above the City of Vallejo was granted $6.1M in operating funding from our local Healthcare Partners: Sutter Solano, Kaiser Permanente, and NorthBay.
This project could not have been possible without the support and funding from the City of Vallejo, County of Solano, CAP Solano JPA, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, California Department of Housing and Community Development, Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente and NorthBay Health.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: pio@cityofvallejo.net
City of Vallejo
THE CITY OF VALLEJO CONTINUES TO ACCEPT 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, commissions and committees. 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)
• Code Enforcement Appeals Board (2) terms to expire 12/31/25
• Commission on Culture + Arts (2) terms to expire 12/31/28
• Economic Development Commission (1) term to expire 6/30/26
• Housing Authority Tenant Commissioners - Must be in the Housing Voucher Program and 1 of the tenant commissioners must be age 62 or older (2) terms to expire 12/31/26
• Housing & Community Development Commission – (2) 1 term to expire 6/30/27 and 1 to expire 6/30/28
• Marina Advisory Committee – (2 berther seats) – 1 term to expire 6/30/26 and 1 term to expire 6/30/25
• Measure P Oversight Committee – District 6 Member Only – (1) term to expire 10/10/26
• Participatory Budget Steering Committee (1 member and 3 alternates) terms expire 6/30/25
• Surveillance Advisory Board – At-Large, District 1, 3 & 6 Members Only – (4) terms to expire 1/2/29
For City Boards and Commissions, except for the Commission on Culture + Arts, Marina Advisory Committee, Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee, and the Surveillance Advisory Board, 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
Specific dates for applicant interviews with the City Council 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
The Vallejo Fire Department is once again collecting new & unwrapped toys for local families in need this holiday season. Last year, we were excited to collect over 10,000 toys! All of which benefited families in our local community.
Anyone wishing to donate can visit any Vallejo Fire Station as well as the community locations listed below:
CURRENT COLLECTION POINTS
Mare Island Brewing Company
Coal Sheds
850 Nimitz Ave.
Mare Island Brewing Company
Ferry Building Taproom
289 Mare Island Way
Solano Race Place
Solano County Fairgrounds
900 Fairgrounds Dr.
Fire Station 21
1220 Marin St.
Fire Station 22
700 5th St.
Fire Station 23 900 Redwood St.
Fire Station 24 1005 Oakwood Ave
Fire Station 25 595 Mini Dr.
Fire Station 26
1335 Fulton Ave.
Fire Station 27
1585 Ascot Ct.
Women of the year!
The City of Vallejo is fortunate to have Vice-Mayor Mina Loera-Diaz and Councilmember Rozzana Verder-Aliga provide their knowledge, compassion and leadership on the City Council. Recently, Congressman John Garamendi honored them as Women of the Year, along with 40 other women from the 8th Congressional District of California. As they are close to the end of their terms on the City Council, we asked both of them key questions on how they’d like to be remembered by the Community:
Q and A with Vice-Mayor Mina Loera-Diaz:
What do you consider your greatest accomplishments so far in the City of Vallejo?
I helped secure 4.5 Million dollars from Solano County to support members of the unhoused community, pushed for the completion of affordable and supportive housing projects, secured funding for economic development commission and initiatives, proposed small business hardening grant programs, advocated for community engagement, accessibility and equity in implementing city ordinances, reopened
the Glen Cove fire station in my district, advocated for regional and state law enforcement support and worked to secure long term funding through Measure P to support the youth, address public safety, homelessness and city roads just to name a few. As the first Latina Councilmember and Vice-Mayor in our city, my single term in office has been very successful and rewarding.
What legacy do you hope to leave behind with your work on the City Council?
I decided to run for office to bring transparency, accountability and make the city a better place for all. My legacy will be to have implemented much needed change in our city. To have been vocal about issues that for decades were not addressed on the Council. I will leave as Vice-Mayor holding my head up high in the same manner, I did the day I took office.
What are your best memories serving on the City Council?
Having been able to meet and assist so many members of our community. Getting to know staff and elected officials and having made many new friendships. I am thankful to have been given the opportunity to serve our city and residents.
What do you believe are the greatest challenges for the new City Councilmembers?
There are many challenges the new Councilmembers will face. Public safety, staffing shortage, economic development not just in the downtown but throughout the city. Affordable housing and the unhoused situation that we along with many cities in the state are facing.
For the first time
in our history, we will have a brand new Council with the senior Councilmembers having two years’ experience. Some might think that this is a challenge, I say this is a positive thing. Our city needs new leadership with new ideas and a fresh perspective. At a turning point, it is time to do things differently and be willing to go above and beyond to ensure that our city and community have the city we all deserve.
What are your hopes and dreams for Vallejoans and the younger generation and how will you help achieve that in your future roles in the Community?
My hope is that Vallejo will become more inclusive and provide services that are equitable to all residents.
My community service spans decades, working for three different counties as a public employee in the Bay Area and also serving our city and its residents in various capacities.
Several years ago I founded the Diaz & Loera Centro Latino, a nonprofit designed to meet the needs of Latino families and individuals, and most recently worked with other community leaders to establish the Latino Parent Network, a group aiming to improve student success, increase family engagement, and foster culture understanding.
I am also the founder of the SER Latino Program at Vallejo City Unified High Schools. The program serves students and parents understand the educational journey in the United States to ensure that they reach their educational goals. Many of the students and their families are immigrants and English learners. By addressing the needs of the students our graduation rate will increase. Engaged families are a key factor to the success of students and our city.
I will continue to fight for what I call ‘La Causa” The Cause, to ensure that everyone has a voice and that our children are able to live in a city that is safe, prosperous and beautiful.
Q and A with Councilmember Rozzana Verder-Aliga:
What do you consider your greatest accomplishments so far in the City of Vallejo?
I was elected to a partial term on the Vallejo City Council November 2013, took office January 2014;
Reelected to a Full term in 2016 at -large and 2020 District 1 council election;
Vice Mayor in 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023
Proud of being the First Filipino American woman elected to public office in Vallejo and Solano County, 1993 to 2025 (12 Years Vallejo School Board); 2007 to 2011 (6 years Solano County Board of Education). Vallejo City Council 2014 to 2025 (11 years); Total of 29 total years of elected public service.
I am also a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and worked Full time for 28 years and retired Dec. 2023 as Senior Mental Health Manager for Solano County Behavioral Health.
I am proud of these accomplishments in my 11 years as Councilmember. This a partial list that I can remember!
1) Approved Neighborhood Law Program (NLP)
2) Approved Funding for Capitol Street Stairs project
3) Approved Cannabis (Marijuana) ordinance
4) Approved Smoke-free parks, bus stops and multidwelling units ordinance
5) Approved Vallejo’s General Plan 2040 in 2017
6) Secured ARPA funding for Homeless Navigation center and other homeless projects
7) Passage of Measure V and Measure P to pay for youth programs, public safety, homelessness, road repairs
8) Approved staffing for: Volunteer and Youth coordinator; Public Information Officer and Community Engagement Manager; Deputy Police Chief; Second Assistant City Manager and A NEW EXPERIENCED CITY MANAGER!
9) Co-spearheaded approval of Police Oversight
Accountability Ordinance and appointment of POAC members and Implementing much needed police reforms by working with the California Department of Justice (DOJ), VPD and community;
10) Approved the following Economic Development projects: Disposition and Development Agreements (DDA) for Mare Island, Cooke Property/Lewis Homes/ Costco project, Initial Cooperative Agreement with Scotts Valley Pomo Indians, Blue Rock Springs/Lewis Homes
11) Initiated funding for the Arts and Culture Commission to assist non profits projects
12) Approved the building of a new police station at its current location
13) Approval of Tobacco Retail License ordinance
14) Spearheaded the passage of Project Labor Agreement
15) Successful contracts for all labor union groups
and Potholes and other Infrastructure projects
20) Worked on Rebuilding trust and transparency with the community through community/ townhall meetings and personally responding to emails and inquiries from residents and referrals of inquiries to appropriate staff;
21) Worked with Vallejo Veteran advocates to petition US Congress to transfer ownership of Mare Island Naval Cemetery from the city of Vallejo to Veterans Affairs. This ensures perpetual care and administration of this National Historic Landmark by the Veterans Affairs.
22) Approval of ARPA funding allocation to help our unhoused residents, non-profits, local businesses, public safety, youth programs, arts and culture, and reopening of Glen Cove Fire station
23) Completion of permanent supportive housing (Blue Oak Landing,) Navigation Center and near completion of Broadway Project to help our unhoused residents.
I was also Council Liaison to the following commissions/boards) (past and present):
• Code Enforcement Appeals Board
16) Balanced budget with a $24 million Fund balance/reserve
17) Approved Economic Development
Strategic Plan 2024 (Pending Dec. 2024)
18) Reviewed and provided feedback on Homeless Strategic Plan Draft
19) Approved plan for Repair of Roads
• Sister City Commission
• Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee
• Surveillance Advisory Board
• Beautification Commission
• Solano Open Space Advisory Committee
• Fighting Back Partnership
• McCune Collection Commission
• Vallejo Center for the Arts
• Arts and Culture Commission
• CAP SOLANO JPA Board on Homelessness
• Human Relations Commission
• Solano County Library Advisory Council
What legacy do you hope to leave behind with your work on the City Council?
It was a balancing act to be a WIFE, MOM, GRANDMOTHER AND PUBLIC SERVANT”
Legacy I leave behind for the 11 years as councilmember and 4 term longest serving Vice Mayor (2016, 2021, 2022, 2023) is a balanced budget with a healthy fund balance/reserve. I supported polices to ensure that the city maintains reserve/fund balance of at least 15% annually as well as set aside funds annually for city’s unfunded liability.
I treated everyone with respect and with a calm professional demeanor. I did the best I could to find common ground, listen, understand different perspectives and worked very hard to find solutions to make our city be a better place for all.
What are your best memories serving on the City Council?
My best memories serving on the City Council is meeting with residents/constituents from all different backgrounds and different neighborhoods. I enjoyed attending community events, participating/ volunteering in youth, seniors, veterans activities . Serving as Vice Mayor for three years during COVID 19 pandemic was an honor and privilege. Other best memories include administering the Oath of Office for Commissioners and community leaders and attending commission meetings as Council liaison to more than a dozen commissions in my 11 year tenure. Lastly going on a Ride Along with Vallejo PD officers while chasing a stolen car identified through our city’s license plate reader was most memorable! I appreciate the risks our pubic safety officers deal with daily to protect our community.
What do you believe are the greatest challenges for the new City Councilmembers?
The greatest challenges for the new City Council are:
1) Budget- need to monitor Budget closely and get updated financial reports of Measure V, Measure P. Ensure that funds collected by these tax measures passed by voters are properly spent and accounted for. Ensure that you maintain at least 15% fund balance/reserve
New City Councilmembers need to focus priorities on their goals and objectives. It is easy to get sidetracked with other projects and expenditures that are not aligned with city council goals.
2) Tackling Homelessness-need to participate in CAP SOLANO JPA ON HOMELESS to address these issues not only on a local level but County and Regional level
3) Need to focus on Economic Development strategic plan and monitor projects that have DDAs (Disposition and Development Agreement) as well as supporting local small businesses.
3) Public Safety- need for more police officers (recruitment, training and retention); Process for securing funding for the new police building should be a priority if we are to move forward with recruitment and retention of police officers.
What are your hopes and dreams for Vallejoans and the younger generation and how will you help achieve that in your future roles in the Community?
My hopes and dreams from Vallejoans and the younger generation is a safe, thriving, healthy, diversity-celebrating community. I will continue to be involved in the community by mentoring young and future leaders, volunteering with non-profit organizations and communicating regularly with council, county and state/federal elected leaders.
Serving our community as an elected pubic servant for 29 years (11 years as your Councilmember/Vice Mayor) is the greatest honor and privilege in my professional life. I am grateful and blessed for the opportunity to serve. Despite the challenges during post bankruptcy, COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages, I believe we still made progress by working together with my council colleagues, staff and community.
I will continue to be a voice for progress and work to make a difference for our community.
The work continues and I wish the new council, staff and leadership the very best. Lastly, I am thankful to my husband Nestor Aliga, three sons and families for their love and understanding. Thank you, Vallejo! Let’s Move Forward Together!
Are you warming up to the idea of solar power for your home?
Symbium and Vallejo are proud to announce the launch of instant permits for residential solar and battery storage systems. This groundbreaking platform by Symbium verifies code compliance in real time and automates the issuance of solar and energy storage permits, lowering the costs for permit applicants and homeowners and increasing the speed of installing residential solar energy systems in Vallejo.
Benefits of instant solar permits:
The automatic analysis of code compliance requirements and instant permit issuance not only ensures that every application meets the necessary safety and regulatory standards, decreases costs for homeowners and permit applicants, and increases the speed of solar installations. It also helps the City reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by furthering its goal of supporting the installation of small-scale renewable energy systems by identifying and eliminating procedural barriers and by training staff to facilitate the permitting process in as smooth a manner as possible.
Kristin Pollot, Vallejo's Planning & Development Services Director, expressed enthusiasm for the launch, stating, "With this new online platform, Vallejo will not only be able to continue to ensure compliance with California’s SB379 solar permitting mandate, but it will also reinforce the City's position as a committed long-term partner in fostering and promoting renewable energy adoption, while prioritizing efficiency, safety, and sustainability."
How to apply for instant permits in Vallejo using Symbium:
To get started with applying for a residential solar permit in Vallejo, visit https://symbium.com/
NOW Hiring
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Closing Date: 12/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Salary: $107,176.58 - $130,273.94 Annually
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (Confidential)
Closing Date: 12/9/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Salary: $73,880.14 - $89,801.50 Annually
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Closing Date: 12/9/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Salary: $97,787.87 - $118,861.81 Annually
To see more openings with the City of Vallejo and apply, CLICK HERE.
JFK Library Upcoming Events
LIBRARY HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
FRIDAY - SATURDAY 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SUNDAY 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
THURSDAY, DEC 5
• ALL DAY Holiday Food Drive
• 10:00-11:00 AM Stay & Play @ JFK - Vallejo JFK Library Playgroup
• 3:00-7:00 PM The Makery: Make it Thursday!Felt Ornaments
• 6:00-7:00 PM Adult Craft Club - Needlework & Mending Circle
FRIDAY, DEC 6
• ALL DAY Holiday Food Drive
• 2:00-4:45 PM The Makery: Open Use
SATURDAY, DEC 7
• ALL DAY Holiday Food Drive
• 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Dungeons & Dragons Meet Up - Hosted by Game Master Mr. Calloway
SUNDAY, DEC 8
• ALL DAY Holiday Food Drive
MONDAY, DEC 9
• ALL DAY Holiday Food Drive
TUESDAY, DEC 10
• ALL DAY Holiday Food Drive
• 9:30-10:30 AM Baby Bounce
• 10:30-11:30 AM Family Storytime
• 2:00-4:00 PM Road to Employment
• 3:00-7:00 PM The Makery: Tinker TuesdayBuilds!
WEDNESDAY, DEC 11
• ALL DAY Holiday Food Drive
• 10:30-11:30 AM Bilingual Spanish Storytime
• 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Computer Basics: - Email & Tech Help
• 3:00-4:00 PM Snowy Snacks
• 5:00-7:00 PM Homework Help Center
For more information about the JFK Library, Click Here!
MAD HATTER PARADE PARTY
Join us in the Empress Marquee Lounge following the Mad Hatter Parade and tree lighting ceremony for libations and camraderie. Aki Kumar will be performing.
DEC 7, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
STEVE FREUND BLUES BAND
Steve Freund, praised as "one of the most consistently creative guitarists" by Living Blues Magazine, will perform at the Empress Marquee Lounge on December 11. A Grammywinning musician, Freund was inspired by Albert King and moved to Chicago in the mid-1970s, playing with blues legends like Sunnyland Slim and Koko Taylor. His latest recording, “Come On in This House,” features covers of classic blues songs, including Freddie King’s “Play it Cool.”
DEC 11, 2024 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
2ND PLANET
Join us for an evening of fine wine tasting and smooth jazz at the Empress Marquee Lounge with 2nd PLANET, hosted by KP Entertainment and the A-List Musiq Circle. Enjoy performances by seasoned jazz musicians in a relaxed atmosphere. Since 2000, 2nd PLANET has captivated audiences with their blend of contemporary jazz, rock, R&B, and funk. Their latest album, *Back Down To Earth*, follows previous releases and they’ve performed with renowned
DEC 12, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm
DAVID BENOIT
David Benoit, a Grammy-nominated pianist and composer, brings the joy of A Charlie Brown Christmas to audiences. Inspired by a Charlie Brown special in 1965, he succeeded Vince Guaraldi by composing music for Peanuts specials on CBS for over a decade. Benoit has received three Grammy nominations and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Smooth Jazz Awards in 2010.
DEC 14, 2024 | 8:00-10:00pm
ALABAMA MIKE
Alabama Mike is a dynamic blues singer known for blending soulful gospel with energetic blues. He has gained international recognition, performing at festivals across the U.S., South America, and Canada with his band, The Mighty Revelators. Nominated for a Best Acoustic Blues CD by the Blues Foundation for "UNLEASHED," he has collaborated with notable artists and is hailed as "The Future Of The Blues."
DEC 18, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm
UNCENSORED COMEDY
Alabama Mike is a dynamic blues singer known for blending soulful gospel with energetic blues. He has gained international recognition, performing at festivals across the U.S., South America, and Canada with his band, The Mighty Revelators. Nominated for a Best Acoustic Blues CD by the Blues Foundation for "UNLEASHED," he has collaborated with notable artists and is hailed as "The Future Of The Blues."
DEC 19, 2024 | 7:00-8:30pm
UPCOMING GVRD COMMUNITY EVENTS
Join the fun with youth and family events by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD). The GVRD Main Office at 395 Amador St is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m for registrations and reservations. GVRD Board and Committee Meetings are held at 401 Amador St. To pre-register or find more information, visit www.gvrd.org, call (707) 6484600, or email recreation@gvrd.org. Click here to check our latest job openings.
View the Fall/Winter 2024-2025 Activity Guide for more programs, events, classes and activities!
WINTER AT WONDERLAND
Friday, December 6, 5:00 PM-7:00PM
Children's Wonderland Park, 360 Glenn St.
This is a FREE community event!
Experience the enchantment of the season at our Tree Lighting Ceremony! Gather with loved ones as we illuminate the night sky with a magical Tree Lighting ceremony. Delight in live-music, sip on warm hot cocoa, and capture cherished momnets with Santa himself. Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive cheer and watch as our tree sparkles to life, marking the beginning of a joyous holiday season!
UPCOMING GVRD COMMUNITY EVENTS
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Multiple Dates: FRI-SUN 12/6-12/29 (CLOSED 12/24 & 12/25), 4:00-7:00 PM
Children's Wonderland Park, 360 Glenn St.
This is a FREE community event!
Come celebrate the season with five nights of fun at Children's Winter Wonderland! We'll have the park open Friday through Sunday in the evenings (except, Dec 24 & 25), bring your family down to check out the lights!
BREAKFAST
WITH SANTA
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Session 1: 9:00-10:30 AM
Session 2: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Vallejo Community Center, 225 Amador St.
Resident: $7.00 per person
Non-Resident: $10.00 per person
(Registration required)
Santa is coming into town early just to have breakfast with us! Join him and enjoy a delicious meal at the Vallejo Community Center's annual Breakfast with Santa. Registration is required.
Family Volunteering During the Winter Holidays
Give back, help others, and spread joy!
Between batches of holiday treats and marching through your gift list, slip in a few hours for a family volunteer project. These organizations will help connect your family with the needs in your community and provide a chance for your adults and children alike to give as well as receive this holiday season.
There are several events that need volunteers for a specific time during the Holiday Season. Please contact the Volunteer Leads directly for shifts and tasks that they are looking to fill.
¿RETRASADO EN EL PAGO DE LA RENTA?
TROUBLE WITH YOUR LANDLORD? AT RISK OF EVICTION?
Solano County and CAP Solano JPA have partnered with United Way California Capital Region to help prevent homelessness in our communities.
Keep People Housed – Solano is a program that can provide eligible households with flexible financial assistance to pay rent, utilities, security deposits, or moving costs, as well as legal referrals and other services to prevent Solano County residents from becoming unhoused.
APPLY FOR HELP NOW BY SCANNING THE QR CODE BELOW.
CONTACT US
kphsolano.org (707) 316-8047
kphsolano@uwccr.org
¿PROBLEMAS CON TU ARRENDADOR? ¿EN RIESGO DE DESALOJO?
El Condado de Solano y CAP Solano JPA se han asociado con United Way California Capital Region para ayudar a prevenir la falta de vivienda en nuestras comunidades.
Keep People Housed – Solano es un programa que puede brindar asistencia financiera para pagar la renta, servicios públicos, depósitos de seguridad o costos de mudanza, así como referencias legales y otros servicios para evitar que los residentes del Condado de Solano se queden sin hogar.
Solicita ayuda ahora escaneando el código QR a continuación.
CONTÁCTANOS
kphsolano.org (707) 316-8047
kphsolano@uwccr.org
HOLIDAY WITH THE JUNTA
Don’t miss the closing reception of Holiday with the Junta: Witnessing Life in Military Controlled Myanmar (Burma). Meet photographer Andreas Schmidt and experience his evocative collection documenting resilience under oppression. Starts
CELEBRATE A DECADE OF BLACK BOX RADIO STARS
Step into a whirlwind of mash-up magic with “The Falcon Dialed the Wrong Number”! Relive 10 years of suspenseful and humorous productions like The Maltese Falcon, Dracula, Pulp Fiction, and Sorry, Wrong Number. Saturday at 6:30 PM 14-15 DEC Sunday at 2:00 PM
EXPERIENCE THE SOUL OF JAZZ — LIVE IN VALLEJO!
Vallejo Jazz Jam presents Vallejo Jazz Jam presents “A Night of Blues, “A Night of Blues, Bossa, and Beyond” Bossa, and Beyond” , a benefit concert for Mira , a benefit concert for Mira Theatre Guild. Enjoy live performances by Theatre Guild. Enjoy live performances by Vallejo’s finest jazz talents, followed by a lively Vallejo’s finest jazz talents, followed by a lively reception. Come for the music, stay for the reception. Come for the music, stay for the magic! magic!
Starts at 7:30 PM 11 JAN
THE CITY OF VALLEJO BROADBAND SERVICE VALLEJONET IS NOW
VIP FIBER
The City of Vallejo is excited to announce that its municipal broadband service, formerly "VallejoNet," has been rebranded as "VIP Fiber."
This rebranding initiative is part of the City's ongoing efforts to position Vallejo as a hub for technological innovation and to reflect its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable internet service to its residents and businesses.
Community-owned ISPs are driven by the needs and interests of the local residents rather than profit-driven motives. The profits generated stay within the community, promoting local growth, job creation, and economic development. VIP is committed to upholding net neutrality principles, ensuring everyone enjoys a level playing field on the internet.
Local businesses currently using VIP include Brooks & Co. Real Estate, Kindred Motorworks, Aardvarks Adventureland, Better Chew Kitchen, Suite Treatments Inc , and many more! You, too, can be a part of VIP
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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Check your availability today at www.vipfiber.com
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For more information about the Bay Area Toll Payment Plan and eligibility requirements, visit www.BayAreaTollPaymentPlan.org.
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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
HERENCIA VIVA: PAST TO FUTURE
GUEST CURATOR: MARISELA bARBOSA-CORTEZ nOW - oCT 12
FAMILY FREE DAY! oCT 19, nOV 16, DEC 21 permanent exhibits: The U.S. Navy in Vallejo, remarkable women in vallejo's history, sports hall of fame, and more
734 MARIN ST., DOWNTOWN VALLEJO Tue-fri 12-4pm; sat 10am-4pm adults $5; seniors & students $3; under 12 free www.vallejomuseum.net
HOST: Greater Vallejo Recreation District
ADDRESS : 401 Amador Street, Vallejo CA 94590
Greater Vallejo Park, Recreation and Open Space Foundation received a grant from the Impact Library Program. The Amador Street location sees lots of daily foot traffic: teens walking to/from school, families stopping at the recreation office to register for classes, seniors and adults visiting the center. Having a little free library at this site will allow a wide range of community members to have easy access to books without having to travel to other locations.
Here’s how it works :
• We initially stock the Little Free Library with a variety of books
• You stop by and take whatever catches your eye
• You bring books to contribute when you can
Visit www.littlefreelibrary.org for more information
Little Free Library # 193358
DTSC WORK NOTICE
Department of Toxic Substances Control – Our Mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.
PG&E Former Vallejo Manufactured Gas Plant Site
Soil Gas Sampling Starts Week of September 9, 2024
What is the work?
From 2021 to 2023, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) provided oversight for the environmental remediation (cleanup) of the former manufactured gas plant in Vallejo, CA 94590. Remedial actions occurred at the 26-acre property located south of Curtola Parkway and Sonoma Boulevard (Site) and the adjacent property located at 1225 Sonoma Boulevard The remedy included: 1. excavation and off-site disposal of roughly 280,000 tons of soil; 2. stabilizing deeper soil in place with a cement mixture; and 3. placing three to five feet of clean soil over treated areas to restore the original grade. This work addressed soil contaminated with total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), cyanide, and metals (including arsenic and lead).
The following post-remediation sampling activities are planned at the Site and the adjacent 1225 Sonoma Boulevard to evaluate soil gas conditions (air in between soil particles):
• Installing 24 soil gas probes for the Site and five probes for the 1225 Sonoma Boulevard property to a depth of up to five feet below ground using a truck mounted drill rig (see Figure 1)
• Collecting soil gas samples for laboratory analysis
When will the work take place?
• Work will begin the week of September 9, 2024 and is expected to take up to eight weeks.
• All activities will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
What safety measures will be in place?
• Work will be performed according to a Health and Safety Plan that includes measures to control dust, noise, and other construction-related impacts.
• Barriers will be set up around the work area to protect the public.
How will the work impact you?
• You will notice a field crew of up to eight individuals conducting the work with a truck-mounted drill rig.
• There will be temporary noise impacts from the drill rig.
Where can you get more information?
You may review project documents online at https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov (search for Site code: 60001753). To view hard copies of project documents, you can visit the John F. Kennedy Library located at 505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590; call (866) 572-7587 for hours.
DTSC Contact Information
If you have any questions about this project, please contact the following DTSC staff:
• Sagar Bhatt, Project Manager, (510) 540-3844 or Sagar.Bhatt@dtsc.ca.gov
• Asha Setty, Public Participation Specialist, (510) 540-3910 or Asha.Setty@dtsc.ca.gov.
• For media inquiries only: Russ Edmondson, Public Information Officer, (916) 323-3372 or Russ.Edmondson@dtsc.ca.gov
Figure 1 – Map of the Site boundaries and location of soil gas probes
DTSC AVISO DE TRABAJO
Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas, Nuestra misión es proteger a las personas, las comunidades y el medio ambiente de California de las sustancias tóxicas, mejorar la vitalidad económica al restaurar la tierra contaminada y obligar a los fabricantes a fabricar productos de consumo más seguros
Sitio de la antigua planta de gas manufacturado de PG&E en Vallejo
El muestreo de gas del suelo comienza la semana del 9 de septiembre de 2024
¿En qué consisten los trabajos?
De 2021 a 2023, el Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas de California (California Department of Toxic Substances Control, DTSC) supervisó la remediación ambiental de la antigua planta de gas manufacturado de Vallejo, CA 94590. Las acciones de remediación se llevaron a cabo en la propiedad de 26 acres ubicada al sur de Curtola Parkway y Sonoma Boulevard (Sitio) y la propiedad adyacente ubicada en 1225 Sonoma Boulevard. La remediación incluyó: 1. excavación y eliminación fuera del Sitio de aproximadamente 280,000 toneladas de suelos; 2. estabilización de suelos más profundos en el Sitio con una mezcla de cemento; y, 3. colocación de tres a cinco pies de suelos limpios sobre las áreas tratadas para restaurar el nivel original. Estos trabajos trataron los suelos contaminados con hidrocarburos totales de petróleo (TPH, por sus siglas en inglés), compuestos orgánicos volátiles (VOC, por sus siglas en inglés), hidrocarburos aromáticos policíclicos (PAH, por sus siglas en inglés), cianuro y metales (incluyendo arsénico y plomo).
Se planificaron las siguientes actividades de muestreo posteriores a la rehabilitación en el Sitio y en la propiedad adyacente, 1225 Sonoma Boulevard, para evaluar las condiciones del gas del suelo (aire entre las partículas del suelo):
• Instalación de 24 sondas de gas del suelo para el Sitio y cinco sondas para la propiedad en 1225 Sonoma Boulevard a una profundidad de hasta cinco pies bajo tierra utilizando un equipo de perforación montado en un camión (vea la Figura 1)
• Recolección de muestras de gas del suelo para su análisis en el laboratorio
¿Cuándo se llevarán a cabo los trabajos?
• Los trabajos comenzarán la semana del 9 de septiembre de 2024 y se espera que duren hasta ocho semanas.
• Todas las actividades tendrán lugar entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 6:00 p.m., de Lunes a Viernes.
¿Qué medidas de seguridad se aplicarán?
• Los trabajos se llevarán a cabo de acuerdo con un Plan de Salud y Seguridad (Health and Safety Plan) que incluye medidas para controlar el polvo, el ruido y otros impactos relacionados con la construcción.
• Se colocarán barreras alrededor del área de trabajo para proteger al público
¿Cómo lo afectarán los trabajos?
• Verá que un equipo de campo de hasta ocho personas completa estos trabajos con un equipo de perforación.
• Habrá impactos de ruido temporales del equipo de perforación
¿Dónde puedo obtener más información?
Puede consultar los documentos del proyecto en línea en https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov (busque el código del Sitio: 60001753). Para ver las copias impresas de los documentos del proyecto, puede visitar John F. Kennedy Library, en 505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590; llame al (866) 5727587 para conocer el horario.
Información de contacto de DTSC
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este proyecto, comuníquese con el personal de DTSC siguiente:
• Sagar Bhatt, Jefe del Proyecto, (510) 540-3844 o Sagar.Bhatt@dtsc.ca.gov
• Asha Setty, Especialista en Participación Pública de DTSC, (510) 540-3910 o Asha.Setty@dtsc.ca.gov
• Solo para consultas de los medios de comunicación: Russ Edmondson, Oficial de Información Pública, (916) 323-3372 o Russ.Edmondson@dtsc.ca.gov
Figura 1 – Mapa de los límites del Sitio y ubicación de las sondas de gas del suelo
SUCCESS WITH DIABETES
Develop skills to take care of yourself and your Diabetes:
✓ Improve your quality of life and prevent complications from diabetes.
✓ Understand and make sense of your lab values.
✓ Learn about your medications and medication management.
✓ Learn a variety of exercises for all skill and age levels.
✓ Improve your eating habits. Classes held throughout Solano County
REQUEST FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS
Are you newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) within the last 6-9 months? Your experience matters!
We are conducting a research study to gain insights into the emotional responses and challenges faced by individuals navigating life living with type 2 diabetes. Your participation will contribute to understanding the unique journey of managing this condition.
Who we’re looking for:
Individuals with diagnosed T2D within the past 6-9 months
Must be fluent in English
Individuals who are willing to share personal experiences and perspectives
If selected, willing to share journal entries at least 2 times a week for 3 months regarding experience in living with T2D.
How to Participate:
Please contact Dr. Clipper Young, PharmD (cyoung6@touro.edu) for questions.
• Individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the last 6 to 9 months
• Fluent in English
• All participants will recieve $100 after completing a 60-90 minute interview
• Some participants will be selected to complete journal entries at least 2 times a week for 3 months for an additional $300
• Individuals willing to share their personal experiences and perspectives surrounding their diagnosis Compensation: Questions? (707) 638-5969
• Principal Investigator, Dr. Clipper Young cyoung6@touro.edu
• Research Assistant, Cherry Myung cmyung@student.touro.edu
• Research Assistant, Shougat Barua sbarua2@student.touro.edu
• Research Assistant, Tristan Rath trath@student.touro.edu
