The Vallejo Weekly | Volume 8, Issue 39

THE VALLEJO WEEKLY VOLUME 8, ISSUE 39 | DECEMBER 31, 2020

A HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM MAYOR SAMPAYAN Click the image below to view Mayor Sampayan’s Holiday Message.

The City of Vallejo is pleased to offer the following employment opportunities: - Deputy Police Chief - Police Cadet - Police Officer (Entry - Academy Graduate) - Police Officer (Lateral) - Police Officer (Recruit) Visit governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo for more information and to apply.

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DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT Candidates inspired by their call to public service are invited to apply for the position of Deputy Police Chief with the Vallejo Police Department. The Deputy Police Chief will have a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role assisting the Chief in leading an organization through a time of change in societal expectations and approaches to policing. While this position will not be without its challenges, the candidate selected for this position will have the ability to make impacts that will last long beyond his/her tenure.

The ideal candidate for this position will be able to inspire confidence and trust of Department staff, City officials, and community members. They will be approachable, responsive, confident, and trustworthy. They will demonstrate a personal commitment to engaging community members and forming relationships based on understanding and compassion, and will encourage the same in all members of the Police Department.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree (or ability to complete the Bachelor's Degree within one year of hire, at least four (4) years of experience at the Police Lieutenant level or above, at least two (2) years of experience at the Police Captain level or above, and an Advanced Peace Officer's Standards and Training Certificate.

The application period for the position of Deputy Police Chief will close on January 31, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. To apply for this opportunity, or for more information about this position, please click here.

FLU SEASON IS HERE! Now more than ever, with Coronavirus still present, it is important that you protect yourself and the ones you love by getting your flu shot this winter.

Click here to find low-cost and no-cost vaccine flu clinics near you. For more information about getting tested for COVID-19, visit the following sites: Project Baseline, CVS Pharmacy, OptumServe.

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DECEMBER 31, 2020

As winter weather approaches in the near future, we want to provide a reminder that residents in need of sandbags for their property may pick them up at Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District’s (VFWWD) sandbag station at the West end of Ryder Street, just past the offices located at 450 Ryder Street.

The District’s station is open Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The station is open annually from mid-October through mid-April.

During intense storms, the Public Works Department will assist VFWWD as necessary. To find out if the sandbag station is open, or if additional locations are available, please call (707) 644-8949.

Please click here for a map of the location, and additional information.

SF BAY FERRY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE San Francisco Bay Ferry will not offer ferry service on any routes on January 1 in observance of New Year's Day. Current schedules on the Vallejo, Alameda/Oakland, and Richmond routes will be in effect on all other weekdays this holiday season, including December 31 (New Year's Eve).

Weekend service on all routes remains suspended at this time due to the COVID-19 crisis. The Harbor Bay and South San Francisco routes remain suspended. Service to Pier 41 in San Francisco and Mare Island also remains suspended.

San Francisco Bay Ferry and its parent agency WETA are committed to the health and safety of their passengers and crews. Learn more about how they are addressing COVID-19.

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DECEMBER 31, 2020

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed to assist the City of Vallejo with the upcoming Point in Time (PIT) Count in January.

A point in time count is required in order for the County of Solano to receive homeless assistance funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The 2021 PIT Count will be held on January 25 and 30, with volunteer trainings held on January 11 at 6 p.m., and on January 14 at 10 a.m.

Your help as a volunteer demonstrates the compassion and generosity of our Vallejo community!

Click here for more information and to register to volunteer. Can't volunteer? You can still help by sharing this information and spreading the word!

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WATER FACILITIES STAFF TAKE ADVANTAGE OF “SLOW SEASON�

There's never a "slow" day in the City of Vallejo, including in the Water Department!

Even during the lower-demand winter months, Water Facilities staff remain quite busy, and seize the available opportunity to perform annual inspections, maintenance, and repairs, to critical water treatment equipment and processes.

As winter months set in, water demand lowers, allowing portions of our operation to be taken down for maintenance and repair activities, which are critical to ensuring proper operation and delivery of water, once higher demand returns in spring and summer.

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DECEMBER 31, 2020

CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY With winter months upon us and while many customers are still sheltering, working and schooling from home due to the ongoing pandemic, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is reminding customers to protect themselves against the dangers of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is especially dangerous because it is odorless and can’t be seen, and all California homes are required to have carbon monoxide detectors. Customers can take these steps to protect their homes and their families:     

Carbon monoxide can be emitted from improperly functioning gas appliances, particularly those used for heating and cooking.

To protect your family against potential exposure, carbon monoxide detectors should be installed on every floor, near sleeping areas and common areas.

These devices should be tested twice a year, and batteries replaced if necessary.

Check the date that the detector was manufactured. The sensors in most carbon monoxide detectors have a useful life of five to 10 years.

Most detectors have an audible signal, usually a series of chirps, which differs from the alarm to indicate low battery, malfunction, or device end of life. Refer to the owner's manual or the instructions on the back of the detector for more information.

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Never use products inside the home that generate dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, such as generators, outdoor grills, or propane heaters.

Never use cooking devices such as ovens or stoves for home heating purposes.

Never cover the bottom tray inside an oven with foil or an aftermarket liner.

When using the fireplace to stay warm, make sure the flue is open so venting can occur safely through the chimney.

Make sure water heaters and other natural gas appliances have proper ventilation.

If you suspect carbon monoxide in your home, or if you smell the distinctive "rotten egg" odor of natural gas in or around their home or business, you should immediately evacuate and then call 911 and PG&E at 1800-743-5000.

Click here for more gas safety tips.

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DECEMBER 31, 2020

ART FOR AIR The Vallejo Citizen Air Monitoring Network is inviting artists of all ages to show their art in the “Art for Air” contest. The grand prize is a $500. There will be separate judging and first-, second-, and third-place prizes for entries in the age 5 and higher categories.

“Healthy air is vital to life, and we want to see your art about having healthy air in Vallejo,” said Dr. Trina Mackie, Associate Professor of Public Health at Touro University California. “Your art can help raise awareness about how important clean air is to our environment.”

RULES: 1. Create art that is about healthy air or good air quality. Submit your paintings, drawings, photographs, collages, etc.

2. To enter, submit pictures of your personal artwork about what healthy air means to you. High quality JPEG format pictures (300 dpi or better) are due by a Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2021 deadline.

Submit entries here. At the link, artists submitting their work will be asked to provide contact information, a title, and a description of the work. Parents must submit work for individuals under 18. No pictures of identifiable people will be accepted. Artists retain all rights to use their artwork; but submitting the work gives VCAMN the right to use the work in an unlimited way.

PRIZES:

First, second, and third prize winners will receive cash or merchandise prizes. Winners will be selected in the age categories 5 years and up. Entries from artists under age 5 will be honored with a certificate. There will be a grand prize winner receiving a $500 cash prize, along with other special recognition. All winners will have their work featured on the VCAMN website. The work also will be shared with public officials.

DEADLINE: All entries must be received by midnight on Valentine’s Day February 14, 2021. The public will be able to participate in voting online beginning February 21, 2021. Information on how to vote will be announced in February. Winners will be announced on International Awesomeness Day on March 10, 2021.

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