The Vallejo Weekly - Volume 9, Issue 5

Vallejo W e e k ly Volume 9 Issue 5 February 5, 2021

VALLEJO IN THE NEWS Factory_OS: The futue of housing begins right here in Vallejo

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP The Vallejo Watershed Alliance is returning to Lake Dalwigk

ADOPT-A-STREET PROGRAM A program that creates a cleaner, more vibrant Vallejo Photo Credit: Manny Angel

National Alliance on

Click the flyer to view

Mental Illness (NAMI) will hold their Peer-to-Peer session which is a free, 8-session recovery course for adults (18+) with a mental health condition.

It offers information, skills, resources and a community of support.

Participants learn in

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session recovery course for adults (18+) with a mental health condition. It offers information, skills, resources and a community of support. Participants learn in an environment of respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. Those interested in attending must register. No formal diagnosis is required.

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Free and confidential Held weekly Taught by trained program leaders A great resource for information on mental health and recovery

NAMI Solano County, the local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will offer NAMI Peer-to-Peer beginning It will be held on ZOOM

Feb 9th at 10:00 A.M. Tuesdays Feb 10th at 5:00 P.M. Wednesdays

Participant Perspectives

an environment of

“The biggest thing I gained from this class was to be my own advocate and best friend.”

respect, understanding,

“I enjoyed the camaraderie of the class and making friends and connections.”

encouragement and

“Seeing my peers’ strength and dedication to their self and recovery was personally meaningful.”

hope. Those interested in attending must register.

No formal diagnosis is

“The course helped me deal with my current situation and reframe negative thoughts.”

Contact us to register for this NAMI Peer-to-Peer course! cerrenecnami@gmail.com

required.

One session will be held on February 9 at 10:00 a.m. and the other will be on Februar 10 at 5:00

To Register: Contact Dr. Cervantes cerrenecnami@gmail.com or info@namisolanocounty.org

About NAMI

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI {Affiliate Name} is an affiliate of NAMI {State}. NAMI {Affiliate Name} and dedicated volunteer members and leaders work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy and support group programs for people in our community living with mental illness and their loved ones.

p.m. via Zoom. To register, email cerrenecnami@gmail.com 2

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Did you know that the Vallejo Water Department is now on Facebook?

“Like” and “follow” them at facebook.com/vallejowater, to stay up-to-date on current water-related information, including important updates and announcements, water-related emergencies, project updates, recruitments, and more! Be sure to set them to your “favorites” list so you never miss a post!

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Check out the latest job openings at the City of Vallejo by visiting www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo 4

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Cleanup and Restoration

This month, the Vallejo Watershed

NOT READY FOR A GROUP

Alliance is returning to Lake Dalwigk.

ACTIVITY?

Join us for a cleanup on Saturday,

We understand completely! DIY

February 20 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Cleanups are always an option --

This is the first time they will have

simply email the Watershed Alliance

met in a while, and they promise to

and let them know when plan to go to

keep everyone safe and socially-

Lake Dalwigk and what supplies you

distanced for this event. In addition

will need. They can provide bags,

to trash removal, they will be raking

pickers, sanitizer, etc. and will drop

mulch over the new trees to protect

them off to you on your porch. After

them and help to retain the nice rain

you’ve done your cleanup, filled bags

we’ve been enjoying.

should be placed next to the trash

Wear comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes, mask, gloves, hat and sunscreen. They will provide water and snacks, and any of the necessary tools. They will meet on

cans in the park on the corner of Lemon and 5th Streets. Just let the Watershed Alliance know how many trash bags you filled, and when they are ready for pickup.

the 5th Street side, walk down the steps near the park on the corner of Lemon Street and look for them.

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adopt-a-street A Cleaner Vallejo Program The Adopt-A-Street Program is a partnership between the City, its merchants and residents. Groups or individuals commit to adopting an area and take responsibility for keeping the street, sidewalk, and storm drains clean.

The City provides free street cleaning supplies, and litter and compostable leaf bag pickup.

The Adopt-A-Street Program creates a cleaner, more pleasant environment for everyone who lives, works and shops in the adopted areas. The program also strengthens community ties as neighbors and merchants work together to keep Vallejo clean. #CleanVallejo #AdoptAStreetVallejo #AdoptABlockVallejo

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How to apply Please complete an Adopt-A-Street or

To learn more about the programs please

Adopt-A-Block application and return it to contact the Community & Volunteer shelee.loughmiller@cityofvallejo.net

Coordinator, Shelee Loughmiller, at 707-648-8616 or via email

To request a reservation for the

shelee.loughmiller@cityofvallejo.net

Community Clean Up Tool Trailer for a group of 10 people or more please click here.

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and

Planning

Development Services

Click the flyer to view NEW ZONING CODE

SHAPING VALLEJO THE WAY WE ENVISIONED!

Shaping Vallejo the Way We Envisioned!

PUBLIC REVIEW OF DRAFT ZONING CODE!

Third and Final Planning Commission Study Session Monday, February 8, 2021!

The City released the Draft Zoning Code, Map and supporting environmental report on January 6, 2021 for Public Review and Comment.

Two Study Sessions on the Draft New Code were held on January 20, 2021 and February 2, 2021.

Public comments can still be made on Open City Hall, Vallejo’s internet forum at: https://www.cityofvallejo.net/living/ connect open_city_hall#peak_democracy.

Public Hearings Planning Commission Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 7:00 PM City Council Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Comments can also be Emailed to: Michelle.hightower@cityofvallejo.net Or Mailed to: Michelle Hightower, City of Vallejo, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590

The public is invited to participate in the Study Session and Public Hearings and may do so by accessing the following link: https:// bit.ly/2Jcjdvq, click on Planning Commission and City Council meeting date, and follow the public comment instructions listed for this agenda item.

The Public Hearing Draft of the New Zoning Code, Zoning Map, and ISMND are available on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofvallejo.net/city_hall/departments___divisions/planning_and_development _services/planning_division/planning_division_document_library, click on Zoning Code (New).

Planning Commission Final Draft Zoning Code Study Session The final Draft Zoning Code Study Session will be held Monday, February 8 at 7:00 pm. The City released the Draft Zoning Code, Map and supporting environmental report on January 6, 2021 for Public Review and Comment.

Two Study Sessions on the Draft New Code were held on January 20, 2021 and February 2, 2021.

COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS?

The public is invited to participate in the

Michelle.hightower@cityofvallejo.net

Study Session and Public Hearings and may do so by accessing the following

Or

link: https://bit.ly/2Jcjdvq, click on Planning Commission and City Council

City of Vallejo, Planning & Development

meeting date, and follow the public

Attn: Michelle Hightower

comment instructions listed for this

555 Santa Clara Street

agenda item.

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Factory_OS, located on Mare Island spoke with CNBC about the affordable housing crisis in the United States and how the problem is only getting worse. In places like the San Francisco Bay Area,

Vallejo in the news

THE FUTURE OF HOUSING STARTS ON MARE ISLAND

where construction costs are some of the highest in the world, overcoming the housing shortage seems like an impossible task.

However, one solution is gaining traction that could dramatically reduce the cost and time to build new housing - factory-built apartments.

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