Vallejo Weekly | Vol 10 | Issue 12

Volume 10 | Issue 12 March 24, 2022

Photo: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Lee Ann Baker

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APRIL ROUNDTABLE Are you 50+ and looking for a positive place to recharge, relax, and reconnect? If you are, please join us at the Vallejo Senior Roundtable! The Roundtable meetings are in-person and open to all. The next meeting will be held April 3rd from 1:30 – 2:30pm at the Florence Douglas Center at 333 Amador St.. The meetings will now be held on the 1st Monday of every month.

Dr. Scarlet McClure from the Kaiser Permanente Senior Wellness Facility will be speaking at this month meeting! Cookies will be provided

by Chef Saverio Gratteri from Cogir of Vallejo Hills. Please join us as we continue to encourage powerful aging!

Notice: proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative Covid test from the previous 72 hours required to enter the Florence Douglas Center. Masks will be required room will be set up to provide social distancing.

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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First Five

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Calling all Solano County Caregivers of 0-5 year old little ones…

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Are you free this Saturday? Would your little one like to play with other little ones in a fun safe space? Would you like to know more about your child's development in a fun, low-pressure way? Would you like a new free coat and food for you and your child? Then the Vallejo First 5 Center Ages and Stages event is for you!

During the event our instructors will host a playdate with your little one where they will observe 5 important developmental skills.

We will celebrate your child's milestones and provide support if needed. Each qualifying participant will receive free food, a small prize and a free coat for you and your child. A light breakfast will also be provided. Call and set up your appointment by this Friday!

When: Saturday March 26, 2022 @ 8:30am to 11am Where: 3375 Sonoma Blvd #10, Vallejo Contact: 707.784.1240 or vallejofirst5center@ gmail.com Individual appointments are also available.

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WATER MORATORIUM UPDATE FLEXIBLE, EXTENDED, NO-INTEREST PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

On April 2, 2020, California Governor Newsom signed an executive order restricting water shutoffs to homes and small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The order protected consumers who could not pay for their water service during the pandemic, relieving them of fear that their water service may be shut off for non-payment.

Although customers were protected from shutoffs during this time, this did not mean that the water delivered to customers could be provided free of charge. Costs to treat, monitor, and deliver drinking water to customers remained unchanged. For those customers not paying their bills, the unpaid amounts accumulated (interest-free) and were tracked by the Water Billing team.

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The Governor’s water billing moratorium came to an end on December 31, 2021. With the lifting of the state's moratorium so close to the holidays, and then the surge of the Omicron variant, the Vallejo Water Department opted to

continue the water billing moratorium through March 31, 2022, in order to continue to provide a safety net to customers. With Vallejo’s billing moratorium ending on March 31, all unpaid water charges that were delinquent on, and accrued, since April 2020 will be due.

We understand this can be a stressful transition for our customers, and we are here to help.

We offer flexible and extended no-interest payment plans to avoid service shutoff.

Delinquency notices for past-due amounts will begin to be mailed to water customers in April 2022.

To arrange for your payment plan: • • •

Email vallejowaterbilling@cityofvallejo.net Call (707) 648-4345 Visit: cityofvallejo.net/waterbilling

In addition to payment plan options, the Water Rate Assistance Program (WRAP) is available to qualified customers. To learn more about WRAP visit myvallejo.com/wrap.

Dr. Jeffrey Mount, a UC Davis earth scientist and expert on water resources and policy will discuss “California’s Water: Managing Today for an Uncertain Future.” The discussion is geared towards all audiences.

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The School of Letters and Sciences at the California State University Maritime Academy invites you to join its inaugural Scholarship seminar series on Thursday, April 7th at 5:00 p.m. in the Campus’ Rizza Auditorium.

A reception before the seminar will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the Rizza Lobby.

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Join us as we Give Litter the Boot!

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!

Saturday, April 2, 2022

116 Springstowne Plaza (meet in front of First Bank) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Hosted by The Hill Church 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.

COMMUNITY TOWN HALL MEETING The Vallejo Police Department is cordially inviting you to attend our upcoming Community Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 611 Amador Street to review and discuss proposed changes to the Use of Force draft policy.

We look forward to engaging with you and listening to your concerns.

To register for the community town hall event, click here: https://vallejopdtownhall. eventbrite.com/.

Registration: https://vallejopdtownhall. eventbrite.com/

Feedback: https://www.myvallejo.com/ policy-feedback-use-of-force

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/2bBnVGFhk

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Attendees are highly encouraged to review the draft policy in advance and provide feedback by visiting: https://www.myvallejo. com/policy-feedback-use-of-force.

USEFUL LINKS:

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Trivia Night

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The Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum is hosting a Trivia Night fundraising event! The annual event is being held April 9th at the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum on 734 Marin Street, Vallejo California. The doors open at 5:30pm and proof of vaccination will be required.

There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place as well as other raffle prizes! Beer, wine, soda, and water will be available but it is encouraged that you bring your own snacks and drinks to share. Please e-mail Valmuse@Pacbell.net with your contact information to receive further updated information regarding the event.

“Foreign-Body Airway Obstruction” (FBAO), or more commonly referred to as CHOKING, can be an alarming and dramatic emergency.

If you encounter an adult choking victim, follow these steps: 1. Ask the victim “Are You

Choking?”

• If the victim cannot speak or can only make weak, highpitched sounds, perform abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled or until the victim becomes unresponsive.

2. Stand behind the victim 3. Make a fist with one hand 4. Place your fist on the victim’s

abdomen, slightly above the navel and well below the breastbone 5. Grasp your fist with your opposite hand 6. Deliver quick upward thrusts into the victim’s abdomen 7. Deliver thrusts until the object is expelled or the victim becomes unresponsive If a choking adult becomes unresponsive while you are performing abdominal thrusts, ease the victim to the floor and instruct someone to call 9-1-1. When an adult choking victim becomes unresponsive, begin CPR compressions at a rate of 100 per minute. Press hard and fast in the center of the chest!

Stay tuned for child and infant choking procedures in next week’s Vallejo Weekly.

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Vallejo Fire Department Safety Minute

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One Vallejo Community Clean Up Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022 Time: 9a –12p Location: Impact Bible Ministries 1680 Fairgrounds Dr. March 26th presents a great opportunity for our Youth and Community to come together in efforts to beautify our amazing City of Vallejo!!

To answer the call, please fill out the participation form located here.

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Donations may be made here: WatchMeGrow. We are also asking for donations of Trash Pickers & Gloves which can be brought to the cleanup location this Saturday.

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OPERATION RECOGNITION Veterans and Japanese-American citizens now have the opportunity to be granted diplomas as a gesture of gratitude for the sacrifices they made!

The Solano County Office of Education (SCOE), is hosting “Operation Recognition” which honors United States Veterans and Japanese-American citizens who were unable to finish high school due to wartime circumstances with retroactive high school diplomas.

SCOE is now accepting applications for the 2022 Operation Recognition celebration on May 18th.

“We have been honored to recognize local veterans and their families with retroactive and posthumous diplomas for more than a decade now. The sacrifices our fellow Americans made should be acknowledged and revered and being able to say thank you from the Solano County community means so much to SCOE,” remarked Solano Superintendent of Schools Lisette Estrella-Henderson.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? • Individuals who served in World War II, the Korean War or Vietnam War and were honorably discharged from their military service.

• Japanese-American citizens who left high school due to internment in World War II relocation camps.

Families may apply for Operation Recognition diplomas on behalf of eligible persons who are deceased.

Families can obtain an application on at www. solanocoe.net/oprec or by calling (707) 399-4429.

Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 29, 2022.

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Individuals will be honored in a celebration hosted in collaboration with Veterans’ organizations in Solano County. The recognition will take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

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Solano County COVID Relief Grant

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Did your business have a revenue of $50,000 or less in 2019?

Did you employ 0-5 people?

Are you a Solano County small business owner that has been severely impacted by the pandemic?

Then you may be eligible for a $2,500 Solano Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant! Applications are accepted from April 1st – May 14th.

Is your business based in Solano County?

Did your business open on or before 12/31/19?

Informational webinars are available starting on April 1st. Click here to Learn more here.

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STA Survey

This Plan is being developed to identify and improve mobility options (e.g. bus, ferry, train, bike) between your home and destinations.

There is still time to share how STA can We believe YOU are the expert on your travel improve your travel experience within and needs, and we need your input! – Please tell outside of Solano County! Make your voice us how we can improve your travel experience heard and complete the STA Connected within and outside of Solano County by Mobility Survey by Thursday, March 31. All respondents will receive a $10 Clipper Card for completing the short survey below. participating!

The survey is available here.

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) Engineering Technician I/II Finance Manager (Limited Term) Housing and Community Development Program Manager Housing Specialist II Police Cadet Police Clerk Police Officer (Entry – Academy Graduate) Police Officer (Lateral) Police Officer (Recruit) Water Maintenance Worker I/II

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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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CONTACT

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