Peña Adobe easement, final map for new development on council agenda

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VACAVILLE — City council members will be asked to vote on a res olution at Tuesday’s meeting, granting ease ment to PG&E of parcels at Peña Adobe.

PG&E has begun pre liminary work on its project, known as the Vacaville 1104 System Hardening Project, to enhance the safety and reliability of the utility’s electrical grid by under grounding the existing overhead power lines and providing electrical service to facilities needed to serve the Lower Lagoon Valley Policy Plan Implementation Project.

Those facilities include a sanitary sewer lift station, domestic water-booster pump station and domestic water-storage reservoir. The underground electrical facilities are proposed to be installed through city right-of-way and cityowned parcels in Peña

Adobe Park.

The developer has stated its desire to begin the construction of homes in late spring of this year. Electrical service is a critical requirement to meet this schedule.

PG&E will pay all fees and costs associated with the easement, necessary quitclaims, encroachment permit, all construction costs associated with the installation of the utilities, future maintenance of the facilities, restoration of the land upon installation and/or maintenance of the facilities, and any damage or loss to the city incurred by the project.

Upon completion of the project, PG&E shall restore the easement area as nearly as practicable

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to its condition as prior to the project.

The item is on the consent calendar, which can be passed in one motion.

Council members will also be asked to approve the final map associated with the Roberts’ Ranch Village E development.

If the council votes to approve the map and the infrastructure improvements are substantially complete, building permits can be issued to construct homes.

The tentative map and development agreement were approved by City Council on March 28, 2017.

The project is at the northeast corner of Leisure Town Road and Fry Road.

It is also on the consent calendar. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at city council chambers, 650 Merchant St. The complete agenda can be found at https:// www.ci.vacaville. ca.us/government/ agendas-and-minutes.

Probation Department: ‘Positive Change’ makes difference for adult offenders

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FAIRFIELD — The Solano County supervisors on Tuesday will receive a Probation Department presentation on adult recidivism.

“The department has partnered with Beyond the Arc Inc. since 2017 to analyze recidivism rates for adult clients. The current study looked at recidivism rates of adult clients that successfully completed the Center for Positive Change,” the staff report to the board states.

“An independent review of criminal justice records by BTA found that clients that successfully complete the CPC have a lower recidivism rate than those who did not complete the program. The department attributes this success to the innovative programing (cognitive behavioral therapy, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, job readiness, and vocational training), the supervision services that are provided which seek to reduce reoffending, and the staff who work with clients in an effort to help them be successful,” the report states.

“Providing barrier removal services to include housing continues to be a need for many clients. The Department has made a concerted effort to apply for and utilize grants to assist clients with temporary and permanent housing. To date, over 150 clients have received assistance,” the report adds.

“Lastly, the department’s approach of balancing treatment, and providing services with accountability is critical in ensuring community safety. The department’s participation in the Office of Traffic Safety grant

Deadline for kindness video contest is May 1

Daily Republic Staff

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FAIRFIELD — The Solano County District

Attorney’s Office is still accepting entries for the Kindness Campaign Video Contest.

It is open to all sevenththrough 12th-grade students in Solano County.

“Submit a video between 30 seconds to 2 minutes in length that expresses what the power of kindness can accomplish in your community. Hatred and bullying can pop up anywhere. How can the power of kindness be used in our schools, homes and communities to make a positive difference? If you had the power of kindness, what would you do with it?” the DA’s Office said.

The videos must “focus on how kindness can make a positive difference against bullying and negative behavior.” Entries must also include creator’s names, school affiliation

Fairfield Planning Commission meeting canceled; next one is April 26

FAIRFIELD — Wednesday’s Fairfield

Listening Tour on tap for April 22

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FAIRFIELD — The City Council Listening Tour for District 3 will continue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22 – the second in the series of seven.

Mayor Catherine “Cat” Moy and the Fairfield City Council will visit each district as part of a “Listening Tour.”

The gatherings give residents the chance to interact with elected officials more closely, meet department heads and staff, learn about city projects, ask questions and provide input.

The meeting will take place at the Neighbourhood Park Center at 2800 Owens St. For more information and upcoming meeting dates and times, visit www.fairfield. ca.gov/listen.

In brief

provides an opportunity to partner with local law enforcement agencies to conduct DUI Checkpoints and allows the Probation officers to identify treatment needs and refer clients to services as needed.” The board meets at 9 a.m. in the first-floor chamber of the government center, 675 Texas St., in Fairfield.

Airport Commission to review Rio Vista housing element

FAIRFIELD — The Solano County Airport Land Use Airport Commission on Thursday will review the Rio Vista and name of teacher or staff adviser.

Housing Element Update to determine compatibility with the local airport and Travis Air Force Base uses. The commissioners meet at 7 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors chamber on the first floor of the government center, 675 Texas St., in Fairfield.

“Also include a short explanation of your video, either in the body of your email submission or attached as a word document. For example, tell us about the inspiration for your project and provide the backstory if you feel it will aid the judging panel,” the DA’s Office said.

Submit videos by a shared link (Google drive, Dropbox, etc.) to sc dakindness@solano county.com and the signed Media Photo Release Form, which is available at www.solanocounty. com/civicax/filebank/blob dload.aspx?blobid=40568.

If you are having trouble submitting the video through a shared link, send an email to the address above.

The deadline to submit videos is May 1. Finalists will be announced May 15.

For more information, send an email to scdakind ness@solanocounty.com.

Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is April 26. The commission last met Feb. 8.

No reason was given for the cancellation. For more information, visit www.fairfield.ca.gov.

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