CITY OF VALLEJO ANNOUNCES Updated CYCLE 8 PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING VOTE RESULTS

The City of Vallejo announced the Cycle 8 Participatory Budgeting (PB) vote results on July 22. When the Cycle 8 PB vote results were released to the public, it was undetermined whether the Wardlaw Skatepark project would be pursued with a reduced scope of work and funding. Per the PB rulebook, the implementing partners will determine if they can still implement the project with partial funding. After a meeting last week with the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) and the proposal authors, it was confirmed that they would still implement the project with partial funding. This means that the $210K will be applied to the sixth top-voted Modernize Vallejo Skatepark Project and will not be passed down to fund any remaining projects on the ballot.

Per the PB rulebook, a minimum of 20% of available project funding is allocated for program & service projects; if/when the 20% minimum has been reached, the remaining budget will fall to the next highest vote-getting project(s).

Per this rule, the first $200K will fund the following program and service projects:

• Animals Matter Spay/Neuter, Vaccine And Microchip Project $75,000

• Basic Needs for Warming and Cooling Centers $74,982

• Removing Barriers for Foster Youth Success

$48,989

The remaining $810k will fund the following highest-voted projects which include:

• HSNB Facilities Retrofit, Reroof & Repave Capital Project HSNB Facilities $300,000

• Complete Our Streets! Safety First at 5th Street $300,000

• Modernize Vallejo Skatepark Project $210,000 (partial funding)

After discussing with GVRD the reduced budget, they proposed a reduced scope of work and increase in their in-kind contribution by $40k to reduce the funding gap for a total of $250k towards the skatepark project.

Per the PB rulebook, if the available funds do not cover the cost of the Modernize Vallejo Skatepark Project, subject to available resources and the discretion of the City or other agencies, the City Council may attempt to secure additional money to complete the project(s). According to the PB Rulebook council holds the discretion for what projects are funded and the City council could attempt to secure additional funding to complete the original $300k request for the skatepark project. Historically, Council support for projects always aligns with vote results.

To learn more about the individual projects, visit www.myvallejo.com/pb8 and stay tuned for the upcoming Cycle 9 Idea Collection phase announcement, where we want to hear your thoughts and ideas for potential projects to make Vallejo an even better place.

For more information, contact Flor Magallanes at Flor.Magallanes@cityofvallejo.net.

Leadership Vallejo - BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE

Leadership Vallejo (LV) is excited to announce that this past month we have 19 new graduates from the Year 15 program, bringing the Leadership Vallejo alumni membership to over 235 members! We are proud of our participants taking the initiative to complete the 9-month program, enabling them to acquire an in-depth overview of the City of Vallejo while enhancing their leadership skills, knowledge, and a clearer understanding of how to develop their skills as a leader within their own businesses and community!

Now it’s your turn! Leadership Vallejo’s Year 16 program begins this September. We are looking for individuals who care about their community and want to be a catalyst for positive change. LV offers an opportunity to learn about our diverse, vibrant community—even for those who have lived here all their lives.

If you are interested in learning about the history of Vallejo, understanding behind-thescenes details about our City’s operation, and/ or want to expand your network of contacts with connections that will help drive change for the better, join us for LV’s Year 16 class.

Leadership Vallejo offers a nine-month program that educates and trains future business, government, and volunteer leaders to gain the skills and experience need to make the change they want to see in Vallejo and the world. This program includes a broad range of informative interactions with leaders in city government as well as sessions which include insights into our history, education opportunities, arts community, economic development, and other areas of interest, providing a well-rounded overview of this historic community. Participants also receive training in a variety of personal and professional development skills to help equip them for leadership roles in their community, business and personal lives.

For applications and additional information, visit our website at www.leadershipvallejo.org or contact Lisa Gannon at (707) 738-6964.

Deadline for registration is September 1 for the Year 16 class.

Youth Programs with Camp Fire Golden Empire

On July 10, young Vallejoans between the ages of 11-16 went to resident camp for the first time. They experienced outdoor activities, community, and accountability in an environment of independence and choice.

The kids who were provided the opportunity were rock stars! Our older youngsters showed leadership skills that were highly valued by the camp staff, and it is our goal to continue the development of those skills as related to outdoor education and recreation. The younger campers were amazing at adapting to the unique environment at Camp Gold Hollow as they were provided with a long list of choices for STEAM special interests.

Our next and biggest challenge will be to sustain the effort. The one-time grant allowed for 10 campers to be sponsored for the opportunity. With parents and community members keen to help sustain this opportunity, we are searching for an Americorp person to manage the task. In fact, if you know of anyone who might be interested, please feel free to send out the following announcement.

Camp Fire Golden Empire is searching for a qualified applicant for our 2023/24 Americorps VIP full-time position. The objective is to recruit, train and track volunteers to initiate and oversee Camp Fire youth programs, including Counselors-In-Training (CIT), yearround clubs, and even office administrative support.

The position is based in Vallejo and will include occasional trips and activities at Camp Gold Hollow in Nevada City, CA.

The position has two available service terms with the first being August 16, 2023 – June 28, 2024, and the second being September 20, 2023 - July 19, 2024. For more information and to apply, visit the Napa County Office of Education website.

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