Vallejo Weekly | Vol 10 | Issue 11

Volume 10 | Issue 11 March 17, 2022

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The City of Vallejo Opens Community Engagement Mapping Tool for Feedback Regarding Alternative Locations for the Proposed Vallejo Police Department Headquarters

help the City to isolate areas and identify potential properties within those areas for the proposed headquarters. On April 12, the City will present to the public and City Council information on viable proposed locations based on the public input received through the mapping tool and survey.

On March 8 City Council deliberated about whether to submit an application for a $30M loan with IBANK to fund the upgrade and retrofit of 400 Mare Island Way to serve as the Vallejo Police Department Headquarters (Item 9B).

Item 9B which was which was continued from March 8th - whether to submit an application for a $30M loan with IBANK to fund the upgrade and retrofit of 400 Mare Island Way to serve as the Vallejo Police Department Headquarters;

Today the City opened a mapping tool and a short survey to gather feedback on proposed sites. Your response in the mapping tool will

The viable proposed locations based on the public input received through the mapping tool; Consideration of a Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee, or in the alternative a standing subcommittee (including, potentially, councilmembers, members of the community, Vallejo PD, and other staff members) to review potential alternative locations to be brought back to the Council no later than September 13, 2022.

To join the conversation and share your valuable input via the mapping tool and survey, visit MyVallejo.com/VPDheadquarters To read the original press release regarding the March 8 City Council meeting, click here.

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After some opposition to the Mare Island Way location for the new VPD Headquarters, Council asked City staff to conduct public outreach seeking the community's input, suggesting alternative locations for the proposed VPD headquarters.

Council directed staff to bring item 9B back to the Council and add consideration of a Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee or in the alternative a standing subcommittee (including, potentially, councilmembers, members of the community, Vallejo PD, and other staff members) to review potential alternative locations to be brought back to the Council no later than September 13, 2022.

At the April 12 meeting, the City Council will consider the following items (not necessarily in this order):

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Scam Alert!

We've recently received reports of a potential scam involving fraudsters spoofing our Water Billing number, and demanding payment for outstanding water bills.

What is spoofing?

Spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. They often try to make it appear that call is coming from a company or a government agency’s number that you may already know.

As a reminder, the City of Vallejo will NEVER call you to ask for payment over the phone.

You can pay your bill: • • • •

By US Mail In-person

By AutoPay Online

To learn about legitimate payment options, click or tap here.

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For more information on spoofing, or if you think you've been a victim of a spoofing scam, visit fcc.gov/spoofing.

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Meet up with the team of volunteers at Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Park, 301 Mare Island Way for a community cleanup!

Activities will include a community clean-up along the waterfront and a

planting project to refresh the Sago Palm containers.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, grabbers, and buckets, as supplies at the event are limited.

Lunch is provided to all volunteers!

Come join the fun in the sun and meet new friends along the way!

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On Saturday, March 26 the City of Vallejo Beautification Commission is hosting the 2022 Beautify Vallejo Day from 9:00 a.m. – noon.

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ALPR Success Stories The Vallejo Police Department partners with Flock Safety to help combat and solve crimes through the use of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology.

Throughout the weeks we’ll be posting recent examples of ALPR technology successfully helping us combat crime in Vallejo.

Want to learn more about ALPR in Vallejo, including what it is, and what it’s not? Click or tap here to learn more! _ On January 27, 2022 at approximately 3:39 a.m., Officers Lopez and Diaz received an ALPR hit on a blue 2002 Ford Escape in the area of Lincoln Road West and Sequoia Avenue and conducted a felony traffic stop.

The driver, Kurt Brieten, 40, was ordered out of the vehicle and taken into custody without incident. A records check revealed that he also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

While conducting a search of the vehicle, officers located a loader .38 caliber revolver in the center console.

The driver was taken into custody and booked into Solano County Jail.

We’re hiring, and we’d LOVE to have you join our team!

The City of Vallejo is currently hiring for the following positions: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Communications Operator I Communications Operator II (Lateral) Director of Human Resources Engineering Technician I/II (Water Department) - Closes in 1 week!

Finance Manager (Limited Term) - Closes in 5 days!

Housing and Community Development Program Manager - NEW! Housing Specialist II Police Cadet Police Clerk - Closes in 1 week!

Police Officer (Entry – Academy Graduate) Police Officer (Lateral) Police Officer (Recruit) Maintenance Worker I/II (Water Department) - Closes in 1 week!

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To see all current City of Vallejo job openings, or to subscribe to receive future recruitment announcements, please visit governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo.

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PRIMARY CARE CLINIC HOURS:

Effective Wednesday March 16, the VA is offering COVID-19 vaccines to Veterans, spouses, caregivers, and CHAMPVA recipients in the primary care clinics at all VA NorCal facilities.

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The vaccines will no longer be offered in the dedicated vaccine clinics.

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If you would like to request a COVID-19 vaccine, the VA highly recommends scheduling an appointment. However, walkin visits are welcome.

To schedule an appointment, please call 800-382-8387, press #4, #5, or stay on the line to schedule an appointment.

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MATHER: (in building 650): MondayFriday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

MARTINEZ: (in building 19): MondayFriday, 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

AUBURN: Tuesday and Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m.

CHICO: Tuesday and Thursday, 12-3:30 p.m.

FAIRFIELD: Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

MARE ISLAND: Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

MCCLELLAN: Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

REDDING: Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.3 p.m.

YREKA: Thursday, 12-2 p.m.

YUBA CITY: Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

For more information on Veterans services and assistance, please visit www.va.gov

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Vaccines For Veterans

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Join us as we Give Litter the Boot!

Saturday, March 19, 2022 Dan Foley Park 1461 N Camino Alto, Vallejo 9:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26, 2022 1624 Fairgrounds Dr. (Kings Market Parking Lot) 9:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26, 2022 Annual Beautify Vallejo Day 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Hosted by Vallejo Beautification Commission Just show up - the community cleanup tool trailer will be there with all the tools you'll need!

Just show up - the community cleanup tool trailer will be there with all the tools you'll need! *Masks are HIGHLY encouraged at ALL clean-up events.

Interested in hosting a community cleanup?

Send us an email at volunteers@ cityofvallejo.net or (707) 648-8616 to get started.

Join us at Emmanuel Temple Church, 900 6th Street, Vallejo, on March 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for Coffee with the Cops.

For more information, contact the Community Services Section at (707) 5537218 or css@cityofvallejo.net.

Mask requirements subject to venue guidelines.

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Join us as we come together to build relationships, one cup at a time.

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VA Veteran Tele-Townhall The VA Northern California Health Care System is hosting a Veteran Tele-Townhall on Tuesday, March 29 at 12 p.m. PST. We’ll share information on VA programs and services for aging Veterans and give you a chance to ask questions.

To join the event online, visit the VA Facebook page by clicking here, or click HERE to visit the Tele-Townhall page.

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To join by phone, call 833-305-1733.

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Solano Express Operated by SolTrans Solano County Transit (SolTrans) is excited to announce the transition of the SolanoExpress Lines to their management umbrella. SolTrans, the current operator of the Red and Yellow Lines, will be the single operator of all four SolanoExpress Lines.

The Green and Blue Lines will transition to SolTrans’ operations this year, beginning with the SolanoExpress Green Line (formally the Green Express or GX) in Spring 2022.

The Green Line, which is currently being operated by Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST) will continue the service schedule that is in effect on the transition date. The transition will bring a new bus fleet and since all Express buses will be under the same management, the schedules will complement one another. SolTrans has already begun outreach to current Green Line riders at both Fairfield Transportation Center and El Cerrito del Norte BART. Passengers will be able to view the Green Line Schedule at SolTrans.org.

The Blue Line is scheduled to join the transition in Fall 2022.

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SolTrans’ Executive Director Beth Kranda said, “Having a single operator for SolanoExpress will be great for the passengers, they will enjoy a newer bus fleet, service alerts and real-time information. This is the right step for us as a growing agency. This transition will give passengers better transit connectivity throughout Solano County, the Bay Area and beyond.”

For all updated schedules and real-time information visit SolTrans.org.

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What does the transition mean for the passengers?

SolTrans passengers will have access to real-time bus information and real-time service alerts through the various technologies SolTrans offers: Transit App, Moovit App, and 511.org. Passengers will also have access to the Token Transit App for mobile fare purchases, and can continue to use paper and Clipper passes.

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CONTACT

cityofvallejo.net 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 Facebook.com/cityofvallejo Instagram.com/cityofvallejo For maintenance emergencies, please call: (707) 648-5235