The Vallejo Weekly - Volume 9 Issue 9

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

pdf

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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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).

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