Vallejo Weekly | Vol 12 | Issue 3

Vol 12 | Issue 3 | Jan 18, 2024

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message from mike Hello, Vallejo!

As we switch gears into the New Year, I’d like to update you on some of the road projects coming up with Public Works. For each Message from me this year, I look forward to including projects that our Staff are currently working on to improve the City of Vallejo: In February, Staff will request Measure P funding for an initial roadway surface treatment project targeting some residential streets in Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5. Slurry Seal restores roadway surface and is a preservation technique, which may be done on streets that meet certain criteria such as streets with PCI (pavement conditions index) levels above 60, with minimal structural damage below the surface. This project will also include the upgrade of curb ramps to meet current ADA regulations.

Pending Measure P allocation, construction is scheduled for late Summer 2024.

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Other Capital Improvement Projects that Public Works is managing which will include pavement repair and rehabilitation are the following: • Redwood Street Road Diet: Pavement repair and rehab on Redwood Street between Tuolumne Street and Broadway Street • Bay Trail -Vine Trail Gap Closure: Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) which is a complete road replacement on Meadows Drive between Sonoma Blvd and Severus Drive (1.1 miles) and a fog seal surface treatment on Meadows Drive between Severus Drive to Catalina Way (1/3 miles) • Recently awarded (by Council 12/23) : (1) Tuolumne Street from Tennessee Street to Florida Street; and (2) Georgia Street from Rollingwood Street to Columbus Parkway • Mini Drive between Sonoma Blvd and Roleen Drive was recently repaved and pavement striping is scheduled for when the weather has cleared up.

• Springs Road east of I-80 is currently in design for a road diet and pavement rehab, and should be in construction in 2025.

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Looking forward to seeing these projects and more underway for 2024!

Respectfully, Mike Malone Vallejo City Manager

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Martin Luther King Legacy Grove

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On a glorious, sunny morning last Sunday, about 50 Volunteers and City and Community leaders gathered to leave their legacy behind Vallejo City Hall in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday.

They planted beautiful trees in the Legacy Grove that you will be able to visit for years to come!

The speakers included Vallejo Councilmember J.R.Matulac, Mesai Alonsabe Davis/NAACP Youth Unit President, Vallejo Branch #1081, Patricia Hunter /NAACP President, Vallejo Branch #1081, and Kathleen Herrmann/Vallejo Co-Poet Laureate. They shared Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of kindness, speaking up for what’s right and celebrating diversity and equality for all.

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JANUARY 31, 2024 - 5:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Join us for the Point-In-Time (PIT) Count – a crucial snapshot of unsheltered homelessness on January 31, 2024. Together, you and other volunteers will document a headcount of our unsheltered population.

This HUD-mandated effort, conducted biennially, helps the appropriate agencies make funding decisions for vital State and Federal programs, ensuring support reaches those in need.

Let's work together for a brighter, more compassionate future!

To learn more and register, click here.

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Pet of the Week

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DORA Chihuahua, female, adult This cutie-patootie is Dora! She is an adorable 3-year-old Chihuahua terrier mix who weighs a dainty 9 pounds – just the perfect size for tagging along on all your fun errands! Dora will make a

great cuddle buddy and travel companion. Dora is friendly and outgoing and a delight all around.

Dora is currently staying in a loving foster home, but she is looking forward to her forever home and a special person to call her own. Could that be you? To show your interest in meeting darling Dora, please visit HSNB.org and fill out a dog adoption interest application.

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MARBLES Siberian Husky mix, male, young

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This spunky guy is Marbles! Marbles is a charming red and white 1.5-year-old Husky mix who is raring to find his forever home! A natural athlete, this lean 35-pound pup is keen to hike, walk, run, and then do it all over again! He is learning his leash

manners but he is a good boy who does not pull hard. He loves to play with toys and romp in the play yard. Marbles has not yet been tested with dogs, but when he passes by other dogs on leash, he appears interested as if to say, "Hi, friend! Let's PLAY!" To set up a meet and greet with Marbles, go to HSNB.org and fill out a dog adoption interest application.

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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 FRIDAY, JAN 19 • Makery: Open Use - 2:00-4:45 PM

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MONDAY, JAN 22 • Teen Career Exploration 2 - 4:00-4:30PM

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TUESDAY, JAN 23 • Baby Bounce - 9:30 PM • Family Storytime - 10:00 AM • Road to Employment - 2:00-4:00 PM • Makery: Tinker Tuesday - Textiles 3:00-7:00 PM WEDNESDAY, JAN 24 • Tech Help - 12:00-2:00 PM THURSDAY, JAN 25

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Makery: Make it Thurs.! Plastic Canva Coasters 3:00-7:00 PM Homework Help - 3:30-5:30 PM Evening Book Club @ Alibi Bookstore 6:00 PM

FRIDAY, JAN 26 • Makery: Open Use - 2:00-4:45 PM MONDAY, JAN 29 • Teen Financial Literacy - 4:00-4:30 PM TUESDAY, JAN 30 • Baby Bounce - 9:30 PM • Family Storytime - 10:00 AM • Homework Help - 3:30-5:30 PM • Makery: Open Use - 3:00-7:00 PM WEDNESDAY, JAN 31 • Tech Help - 12:00-2:00 PM For more information about the JFK Library, Click Here!

Planning Manager CLOSES 1/29/24 - 5:00 PM SALARY: $130,696.59 - $158,862.91 ANNUALLY

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THE POSITION This recruitment is being conducted to fill two vacancies. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

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IDEAL CANDIDATE The successful planning manager candidate will have extensive experience working with the public, project management skills, including current development, long-range planning, special studies, zoning, and general plan updates. They will be a hands-on team player eager to assist applicants in meeting the requirements. They will be an innovative and creative problem solver with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate concisely and effectively, including public speaking and presentation skills.

DEFINITION To direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the programs and activities of the Planning Division within the Development Services Depart­ment; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Planning and Development Services Director.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Planning Manager is distinguished from the next lower level classification of Principal Planner in that the latter is a supervisory class over a planning work unit or section while the former is a division head that has a broader responsibility in the administration of a formal division of the department and assists in the administrative duties of the department head.

To read the full job description, review benefits and apply, CLICK HERE.

Mare Island Historic Park Foundation Speakers Series: "Old 84" The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation invites you to the Speakers Series: "Old 84"

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WHO: General Public, Foundation members, and Mare Island residents, businesses, and stakeholders.

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WHAT: Join historian and journalist Brendan Riley as he describes another Mare Island legacy. The Navy’s first land-based prison was built on Mare Island in 1868, and that prison soon became infamous throughout the fleet. The Navy was in transition from a time when ship’s officers punished errant sailors by flogging them with a “cat o’ nine tails.” Following an 1850 congressional ban on flogging, the Navy experimented with alternative punishments, but it soon became clear a landbased prison system was needed.

WHEN: January 21, 2024, 3:00-4:30 PM WHERE: St. Peter's Chapel, 1181 Walnut Ave, Mare Island, Vallejo For Info & Tickets: https://www.mihpf.org/store/ old-84 HOW: Tickets are limited and are individually priced.

All proceeds benefit the Foundation. Purchase tickets at the blue button below. We have revised our website to increase functionality, and it now includes options for member discounts and to purchase events and tour tickets. Please proceed to our website at: https://www.mihpf. org/dashboard. See the blue button below. If you have any questions or comments regarding this process, please contact us at (707) 557-4646 or website: https://www.mihpf.org/contact.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION: The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich and diverse history of the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. For more information, tours, and experiences on the Island, visit mihpf.org.

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Vallejo Restaurant Week

LOADED CHICKEN Claim (1) deal per customer, all with purchase

Vallejo’s 6th Annual Restaurant Week returns to promote our participating partners and restaurants located all around our city, giving diners a chance to try all the delicious flavors Vallejo has to offer!

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January 21 - 31

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Buy one get one Double Combo Deal , FREE Fries, FREE Single Sandwich , FREE Cheese Sticks , FREE Onion Rings

KEHAULANI’S CAFE Claim (1) deal per customer, all with purchase • FREE Pineapple Juice, FREE Mini Malasdas

IT’S EASY AS 1 – 2 -3: • Visit a Participating restaurant SAVAGE AND COOKE • Upon arrival at the restaurant, mention Claim (1) deal per customer, all with purchase “Vallejo Restaurant Week'“ • Buy one get one food item 10% OFF , FREE • Scan the QR Code and Spin the Wheel for your Pimento Cheese and Crackers , FREE Fried Deal!!

Pickles, FREE Mocktail , FREE Side of your choice UNLOCK THESE GREAT PROMOTIONS WHEN YOU MENTION VALLEJO RESTAURANT WEEK BETTER CHEW KITCHEN AT PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS BELOW Claim (1) deal per customer, all with purchase • Buy one get one Spicy Fried Chicken LA PIÑATA TAQUERIA Sandwich, FREE Fries , FREE Upgrade Cheese Claim (1) deal per customer, all with purchase Fries , FREE Upgrade Cheese Steak Fries • Buy two get two TACOS , FREE Upgraded Drink, FREE Canned Soda , FREE Horchata , SUNSHINE SMOOTHIES FREE Jicama Claim (1) deal per customer, all with purchase • Buy one get one Acai (Berry Bowl) SHARKY’S FISH AND CHICKEN Claim (1) deal per customer, all with purchase To learn more about restaurant week and check • Buy one get one TWO Item combo meal , FREE out newly added restaurants, visit Upgrade Appetizer , FREE Slice of Cake , FREE www.visitvallejo.com/vallejorestaurantweek Slice of Pie , FREE Cheesecake

Educating Vallejo’s Next Generation of Water Engineers “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X Glen Kinion has been doing something you might not expect from an Engineering Technician at the Vallejo Water Department.

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Throughout the Fall, Kinion, who is an Engineer Technician II with the Vallejo Water Department, volunteered on his own time at Vallejo High School to teach Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) to juniors and seniors. Computer-Aided Drafting is not a regular class offered by Vallejo High School, but through the help of the Vallejo Water Department’s Engineering Department and mentorship program, students can learn about and develop this unique skill.

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Kinion’s teachings involve hands-on work to create 3-D computer models. Through software, he shows students how to design cubes, complex shapes, and even a speaker box and woofer to play music. “I try to make the instruction relevant,” explains Kinion.

“One of the Vallejo Water Department’s

most important values is to actively support the community we serve, and working with Vallejo students is a wonderful way for Water Engineering staff to embody our important value of being of service,” explains Water Director Beth Schoenberger. “I am proud that Water staff can help support the career and education goals of the next generation of Vallejo’s leaders and, perhaps, water engineers!

And if we can inspire some young minds who might be interested in a future career with the Vallejo Water Department, everyone is better off.” Vallejo Water has a lot of Vallejoans employed on the team, and we are very proud of that.

Kinion teaches in the biology classroom of VCUSD’s 2020 Teacher of the Year, Vivek Beckford-Nelson.

“I enjoy being able to provide students with a basic introduction to CAD,” Kinion says. “I hope that I was able to introduce them to some of the different careers, using CAD, that they might not have considered before.”

To continue a yearlong investment in Vallejo’s youth, this spring, under the mentorship of the Water Department’s Senior Civil Engineer, Dakari Barksdale, CAD students will complete an engineering project to enter into a design competition.

Solano County Library January Workshops for Teens The Solano County Library has partnered with The Vallejo Project to offer a series of workshops for teens that address the important aspects of being successful adults.

WHEN: Monday’s 4:00 pm – 5:00pm • •

JANUARY 22 – Career Exploration 2 JANUARY 29 – Financial Literacy

WHERE: JFK Library 505 Santa Clara Street Vallejo, CA 94590

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Safety Day

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Join the Boys and Girls Empowerment Group this Saturday, January 20th, for Safety Day in collaboration with community partners, as well as City and County officials. Help us silence the violence and bring together much needed community resources, services, and support.

This event is hosted by Sara Speaks with sounds provided by DJ Rell.

WHEN: Saturday, January 20th, 2024 10:00am-2:00pm WHERE: Elite Public School (Gymnasium) 100 Whitney Ave Vallejo, Ca 94589 For more information or to join, email celina. perez@firstchancevallejo.com

211 Art Contest Day

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In celebration of 211 Day on February 11, 2024, United Way Bay Area is hosting a 211 Art Contes Please consider submitting a piece and/or sharing with your networks. Two lucky winners will walk away with $1,500 each!

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SHELTER: from shelter for the night to assistance with paying rent to understanding tenant rights UTILITIES: getting help with paying bills or getting utilities turned back on DISASTER RELIEF: from finding warming centers during cold weather spells to accessing FEMA funds to rebuild your home after a devastating natural disaster HEALTH AND WELLNESS: access to mental health resources, assistance with finding health insurance, or support to kick habits like smoking, and so much more .

211 is more than just a helpline; it's a lifeline for communities in times of need. Instead of navigating through multiple dead-end calls, this free resource ensures that those in need connect with a trained specialist who guides them to the right services. Accessible via phone, text, or online, 211 operates 24/7 in over 150 languages, while maintaining the confidentiality of every call. These three numbers, 211, links callers with health and human services, making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals across diverse communities.

To learn more about 211, CLICK HERE.

Examples of resources 211 provides:

Detailed information about the contest, visit: https://uwba.org/211artcontest/

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FOOD: from accessing free healthy groceries to getting a hot meal

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This annual event raises awareness and recognizes the impact of 211 in supporting individuals and communities with vital services in times of need.

Gone Too Soon A Michael Jackson Experience WHEN: Saturday, February 3rd - 8:00pm

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WHERE: Empress Theatre 330 Virginia St Vallejo, CA 94590

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Tickets: $25.00 - $200.00 "GONE TOO SOON" is a reflection of the incredible career of Michael Jackson in his prime, with all the massive hits and signature stage moves including an incredible cast of musicians.

This mind-blowing production takes you back in time with an Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Artist delivering a theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing Michael himself. You will be singing and dancing along to some of his greatest hits of all time.

This is by far the most authentic Michael Jackson Experience!

If you love The King Of Pop, then Gone Too Soon by far the most authentic Michael Jackson Experience!

Get Tickets here - https://www.tix.com/ticketsales/empresstheatre/7268/event/1348727

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