Vallejo W e e k ly Vo l u m e 9 I s s u e 9 March 5, 2021
Photo Credit: Cyndi Combs
The Economic Development
development is infrastructure, and the
Administration (EDA) western region has
future growth of jobs and employment on
notified the City of Vallejo of preliminary
Mare Island in Vallejo is dependent on
approval of their grant application for a
the infrastructure.
Mare Island Infrastructure Assessment. The City applied for a $960,000 grant
Mare Island has a collection of aging
from the EDA CARES act Economic
infrastructure, originally installed and
Assistance program to plan to do a $1.5
modified by the US Navy. There is no
million assessment of the Mare Island
current documented information on
infrastructure.
the locations and condition of all of this infrastructure. This EDA-funded
The City continues to work with the Mare
Mare Island Infrastructure Assessment
Island developer Nimitz/Southern Land
will help the City identify the location,
on the redevelopment of the Island,
condition, and needs of Mare Island’s
Master Planning for the whole Island,
infrastructure.
North Mare island redevelopment and planning, and business/employment
As a collaborative effort, Vallejo
attraction on Mare Island. A critical
departments of Water, Public Works, and
component to Economic and Community
Planning and Economic Development,
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Vallejo receives preliminary grant award
FOR MARE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT working in conjunction with the Vallejo
resources needed to accomplish the
Flood and Wastewater District (VFWD)
assessment. When the EDA finalizes
and the Mare Island master developer
their preliminary approval, the next steps
Nimitz/Southern Land, created a proposal
will be the development of the study
to do an infrastructure assessment on
parameters, partnership agreements, and
Mare Island with an estimated cost of
the process of selecting a qualified firm to
$1.5 Million. This cost also calls for a
do the assessment.
Federal share of $960,000. Nimitz and Southern Land are planning to increase
For more information on the EDA CARES
redevelopment in the short term and
act “Economic Assistance Program” at
update the Master Plan for the island in
https://eda.gov/pdf/about/Economic-
the mid-term. These activities will need
Adjustment-Assistance-Program-1-Pager.
infrastructure plans, and this assessment
will be a key element in planning construction activities that will create jobs
Looking for more information? Contact,
in Vallejo.
Paul Kelley, Economic Development Manager, City of Vallejo
The City, VFWD, and Nimitz / Southern
paul.kelley@cityofvallejo.net
Land will collaborate on the matching March 5, 2021
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Meeting Reminder
Don’t forget, MCE will become your primary electricity provider, starting with your April 2021 billing cycle. To meet MCE and ask questions about how this change will affect you, join MCE next
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 @ 6:00 PM for their virtual workshop Click HERE to attend If you choose to opt-out or want to learn more before the meeting, visit MCE’s website www.mceCleanEnergy.org/2021enroll Follow MCE on Facebook Follow MCE on Instagram
New Business Spotlight
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Elvia’s SazÓn
Authentic Michoacan Style Mexican take-out Elvia’s Sazon, a truly authentic
Check them out on Facebook at: https://
Michoacan style Mexican take-out
www.facebook.com/elviassazon/
restaurant, is pleased to announce its grand opening on Monday, March 8,
Visit www.elviassazon.com to see their
2021, at 400 Georgia Street, Vallejo,
menu and order online.
CA. STORE HOURS: Elvia’s Sazón was founded by Elvia
MON. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm -
Cervantes. Her recipes, with origins in
8:00 pm
the Michoacán region of Mexico, have
TUES. Closed
been passed down through generations. WED. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm Elvia, her daughter, Jasmin and son in-
8:00 pm
law William are excited to open “Elvia’s
THURS. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm -
Sazon”. They look forward to offering
8:00 pm
you a variety of tasty meals including
FRI. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00
vegetarian options!
pm SAT. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00
Both Jasmin and William, have culinary
pm
degrees and over 15 years of combined
SUN. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm -
experience working professionally as
8:00 pm
San Francisco Bay Area chefs.
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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Renaissance Fair 8
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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, in
in accordance with local government
partnership with Lava Productions and
and CDC guidance, for the health and
The Northern California Renaissance
safety of all guests, team members, and
Faire, is excited to bring the fun and
animals.
fantasy of Renaissance Days to the theme park Saturdays and Sundays,
We invite you to celebrate the festivities
March 6 through 28. This limited time
of the event safely. Please be advised
special event will transport guests
of the following rules that will be strictly
back to the Renaissance Era as they
enforced at the discretion of the park.
enter the gates and discover wondrous
Failure to follow these rules could lead
characters in colorful costumes with
to removal.
period shops and decor. The queen and her royal court in all their majesty will be attending the festivities.
• Masks must be worn by all guests 2 years of age and older and masks MUST cover both the nose and
There will be much to see and do with up to 20 different crafts people selling
mouth. • No full facial costume masks and/or
handcrafted goods. Enjoy various
coverings will be permitted (cannot
interactive entertainment opportunities
cover your eyes).
and partake in the most popular and
• Partial face paint is acceptable
delectable foods of the time including
• No props or accessories, such as
turkey legs, meat pies, roasted nuts and
swords, knives, arrows, projectiles, or
much more.
any other similar perceived weaponry are permissible at this event.
While rides are currently unavailable due to government guidance, the worldclass animal exhibits, presentations, and fun that Six Flags is known for is
• Guests must wear footwear and shirts. No wheeled shoes. • Social distancing protocols must be maintained at all times.
included with admission to Renaissance Days. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is open with a comprehensive safety plan March 5, 2021
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Grab your Sneakers and Run for a Cause
JOIN IN TOURO UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA’S VIRTUAL 5K TO
As Fighting Back Partnership is a
SUPPORT VALLEJOANS IN NEED
local community hero, participants are encouraged to become heroes themselves
Join in with family and friends for the
by dressing up as their favorite superhero
Gold Humanism Honor Society at
for the 5K! First, second and third place
Touro University California College
finishers in the race will receive a $20 gift
of Osteopathic Medicine’s Virtual 5K
card as will the top two costumes. If you
fundraiser that is raising funds for Fighting
want to be eligible for prizes, share your
Back Partnership, a local organization
5K run time and your costume with the
committed to preventing and ending
Facebook group.
poverty and its effects in Vallejo and throughout Solano County. This event
WHO:
is open to the public and will take place
• Gold Humanism Honor Society
the week of March 26, 2021. Participants
• Fighting Back Partnership
can walk, hike or run the 5K (3.1 miles)
• Touro University California, College of
wherever they desire – even from the
Osteopathic Medicine
comfort of their home! 10
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AUDIENCE:
This local, non-profit organization’s
• TUC faculty, staff, and students
work in creating “the Beloved
• Interested members of the
Community” serves to improve the
community
quality of life among individuals with the most critical socioeconomic needs
WHERE: Anywhere. Registration is
by providing assistance with housing,
$25 and ends March 31, 2021. Click
food, childcare, transportation and
HERE to register today! Contact Jamie
health referrals.
Katuna at jamie.katuna@tu.edu for questions.
Media Contact: Andrea Garcia, Associate Vice
WHEN: Friday, March 26 through
President,
Friday, April 2, 2021
University Advancement (707) 638-5272
WHY: As part of its mission to
andrea.garcia@tu.edu
encourage rewarding lives in service to others both locally and globally, Touro University California students in the Gold Humanism Honor Society are fundraising through this virtual 5K to support Fighting Back Partnership’s efforts to prevent and end poverty and its effects in Vallejo and Solano County. March 5, 2021
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HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? City Hall Extendeds Hours
Beginning
Monday, March 15, 2021
Monday - Thursday from 9 am - 3 pm
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Join Vallejo Citizen Air Monitoring Network, and Dr. Trina Mackie of Touro University, for their monthly ZOOM meeting to learn how to build a low cost air purifier. The meeting will be held on March 9 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Register HERE in advance and recieve all the materials needed for free, while supplies lasts. To receive supplies email outreach@ citizenairmonitoringnetwork. org
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City Staff Participate in Chili Cook-Off
Vallejo Firefighters and City Hall
Firefighters took home 2nd & 4th places,
representatives participated in a Chili
respectively.
Cookoff on February 25, at the recently opened “The Lodge At Glen Cove”. The
The Lodge At Glen Cove is located
event gave residents of the new assisted
at 140 Glen Cove Marina Rd. It offers
living center a chance to interact with
incredible views of 2014’s voted “Best
City of Vallejo employees while enjoying
Small Marina” in the world.
a delicious bowl of chili. The newest assisted living facility in Shelee Loughmiller, Community and
Vallejo caters to those in need of memory
Volunteer Coordinator from the City
care as well as seniors who simply need
Manager’s Office, and the Vallejo
daily assistance. To learn more about The Lodge, visit their website HERE.
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#job opportunity
ASSISTANT WATER DISTRIBUTION SUPERINTENDENT
Division; plans, organizes,
The City of Vallejo is seeking
by the Water Distribution
candidates for the Assistant
Superintendent; serves as a
Water Distribution Superintendent
technical resource for assigned
position, as collaborative a
staff; and ensures compliance
member of the City’s Water
with applicable federal and
Department.
state health and environmental
and manages departmental projects and programs related to water distribution as developed
regulations and engineering Under general direction, the
standards.
Assistant Water Distribution
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Superintendent manages the
The ideal Assistant Water
Water Distribution Division
Distribution Superintendent will
Work Crews responsible
have a minimum of four years
for construction, repair, and
of water distribution operating
maintenance of the City of Vallejo
experience, which includes at
Water Distribution System. In
least three years functioning
addition, this position assists
as a journey-level operator and
with evaluation of employees
possess Water Distribution
within the Water Distribution
Operator Grade D4 Certification Volume 9 Issue 9
issued by the State Water Resources
Degree in Management, Business, or
Control Board (SWRCB). Incumbents
any relevant water science field is highly
should have the ability to practice
desirable.
sound judgment, build trust within their diverse team, collaboratively work with
To apply for this amazing opportunity
other sections, and be impartial when it
and for more information about the
comes to making decisions that impact
recruitment and selection process, please
the Department. While not required,
click HERE.
possession of at least an Associate’s March 5, 2021
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ASSISTANT ENGINEER/ ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
experience in current development,
The City of Vallejo Public Works
(EIT) Certification are highly desirable
Department is seeking candidates to
qualifications.
reviewing plans and engineering related permits, and an Engineering in Training
fill thier vacancies in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.
The ideal candidate for the Associate
These vacancies can be filled at the
Civil Engineer will have at least four
Assistant Engineer level (no Professional
years of professional civil engineering
Engineering license required) or
experience, a Bachelor’s Degree
the Associate Civil Engineer level
in Civil Engineering or related field,
(PRofessional Engineering license
and a Professional Engineering (PE)
required).
license. Associate Civil Engineers should be detailed oriented and able
The ideal candidate for the Assistant
to effectively manage multiple projects,
Engineer will have at least two years of
ensuring quality work, while remaining
professional engineering experience and
conscientious of schedules and budgets,
a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a
team-oriented and able to interact
related field. Assistant Engineers should
with people throughout the City and
be able to work under a Senior Civil or
the public, both cooperatively and
Associate Civil Engineer to successfully
collaboratively, has engineering design
perform work requiring analytical ability;
experience in a municipal or county
will be a team player who likes working
public works department or special
with a variety of City staff and the public;
purpose district, as well as possesses
enjoys working in the engineering field;
excellent oral and written communication
and possesses excellent oral and written
skills. While not required, experience in
communication skills. While not required,
pavement related projects or pavement
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To apply for this amazing
or capital improvement projects
opportunity or for more
and a Project Management
information about the recruitment
Professional (PMP) Certification
and selection process, please
are highly desirable qualifications. click HERE.
LANDSCAPE INSPECTOR
While not required, the
The City of Vallejo is seeking
possession of a Qualified
candidates for two Landscape
Applicator Certificate (QAC) or
Inspector positions, as
Qualified Applicator License
collaborative members of the
(QAL) issued by the California
City’s Public Works Department.
Department of Pesticide
The ideal Landscape Inspectors
Regulation and/or a Certified
will have at least two years
Arborist Certification issued
of experience in the fields
by the International Society of
of landscape maintenance,
Arboriculture are highly desirable.
design, horticulture and be able
Candidates with experience
to perform inspection of trees
in contract management,
for: health, vigor, disease, pest
supervision of work crews,
infestation, structural integrity
data entry, report writing, and
and risk assessment. Incumbents
familiarity with governmental
will have the ability to complete
compliance regarding landscape
tree inspection reports and make
maintenance are strongly
recommendations of appropriate
encouraged to apply.
#job opportunities
management programs and/
actions. The perfect candidates will have knowledge of pesticide
To apply for this amazing
laws, regulations and Principles
opportunity or for more
of Integrated Pest Management
information about the recruitment
(IPM).
and process selection, please click HERE.
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NEW ZONING CODE
Shaping Vallejo the Way We Envisioned!
PUBLIC REVIEW OF DRAFT
NEW ZONING CODE! Public Hearing Dates have been extended for the Draft New Zoning Code, Zoning Map and related documents! PUBLIC COMMENTS Comments can be made on Open City Hall, Vallejo’s internet forum at: https:// www.cityofvallejo.net/living/connect open_city_hall#peak_democracy. 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW DATES! Planning Commission Monday, March 15, 2021 - 7:00 PM City Council Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 7:00 PM The public is invited to participate in the 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). Visit PropelVallejo.com for additional information. 20
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NUEVO CÓDIGO DE ZONIFICACIÓN ¡Dando forma a Vallejo de la manera que imaginamos!
PONTE AL CORRIENTE! REVISIÓN PÚBLICA DE BORRADOR DEL
¡NUEVO CÓDIGO DE ZONIFICACIÓN! Las fechas de audiencia pública se han extendido para el ¡El borrador del Nuevo Código de Zonificación, Mapa de Zonificación y documentos relacionados! COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS Se pueden hacer comentarios en Open City Hall, el foro de Internet de Vallejo en: https://www.cityofvallejo.net/living/ connect open_city_hall # peak_democracy. Los comentarios también se pueden enviar por correo electrónico a: Michelle.hightower@cityofvallejo.net O enviado por correo a: Michelle Hightower, Ciudad de Vallejo, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590
AUDIENCIAS PÚBLICAS - ¡NUEVAS FECHAS! Comisión de planificación Lunes, 15 de marzo de 2021 - 7:00 PM Consejo de la Ciudad Martes, 13 de Abril de 2021 - 7:00 PM Se invita al público a participar en las Sesiones de Estudio y Audiencias Públicas y puede hacerlo accediendo al siguiente enlace: https://bit.ly/2Jcjdvq, haga clic en la fecha de reunión de la Comisión de Planificación y el Consejo de la Ciudad y siga las instrucciones para comentarios públicos que se enumeran
La Audiencia Pública del borrador del Nuevo Código de Zonificación, Mapa de Zonificación e ISMND están disponibles en el sitio web de la Ciudad en: https://www.cityofvallejo.net/city_hall/departments___divisions/ planning_and_development_services / planning_division / planning_division_document_library, haga clic en Código de Zonificación (Nuevo). March 5, 2021
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