Vallejo Weekly | Vol 10 | Issue 15

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Volume 10 | Issue 15 April 14, 2022

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THE USCG POLAR STAR RETURNS TO MARE ISLAND DRY DOCK

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On Friday, April 8, the USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB

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Although its home port is in the frigid bay of Seattle, Washington, the POLAR STAR is no stranger to Vallejo and the Mare Island Dry Docks (MIDD). In 2021, the US Coast Guard awarded an indefinite quantity, indefinite-delivery contract to MIDD for the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star service life extension project (SLEP) as part of the In-Service Vessel Sustainment program. The project will recapitalize several major systems and extend the service life of the cutter by approximately four years. In addition, the maintenance contract with MIDD will help the Coast Guards grand "cutter " jewel of the sea continue its heavy icebreaking service as they prepare to transition the operations to the new polar security cutter (PSC) scheduled to be commissioned in 2024.

Commissioned in 1976, the POLAR STAR is the US Coast Guards' only active heavy icebreaker cutter vessel, coming in at a whopping 399-feet. As part of the largest boats in the USCG fleet, the POLAR STAR boasts three aviation-grade gas turbine engines, which provide her with 75,000 horsepower, making her one of the most powerful ships in the US Coast Guard fleet.

This ship frequents the arctic, making headway for Navy cruisers and other vessels charting the waters in that region. On an annual basis, the POLAR STAR travels to McMurdo Station, Antarctica, to lead Operation Deep Freeze, which supports regular missions to resupply US Antarctic bases, coordinated by the United States military and break miles of ice up to 21 feet thick in some sections.

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Click here to learn more about the Polar Star's service life extension project (SLEP).

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To learn more about the Mare Island Dry Dock LLC, visit www.middllc.com Photos courtesy of MIDD

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Saturday, April 23, 2022

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

900 6th St. (Emmanuel Temple) Hosted by Emmanuel Temple 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 as we Give Litter the Boot!

JOIN US

Police Oversight Model Community Engagement Meetings

JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY MEETING FOR THE POLICE OVERSIGHT MODEL The City Council, the Vallejo Police Department, and City Leadership staff have made a firm commitment to our ongoing police reform efforts. One of the key aspects of our ongoing efforts is the establishment of a model of independent oversight for the Vallejo Police Department.

Thursday, April 14, 2022, 6 - 8 PM District 4 The Vallejo Room - 505 Santa Clara St. Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 6 - 8 PM District 3 The Lighthouse - 2000 Glen Cove Marina Rd. Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 6 - 8 PM Youth Meeting Dan Foley Cultural Center - 1499 N Camino Alto Saturday, April 23, 2022, 3 - 5 PM District 1 Hiddenbrooke Golf Club - 1095 Hiddenbrooke Pkwy Saturday, April 23, 2022, 6:30 - 8:30 PM District 5 Navy City Elks Lodge #1268 - 1020 Alabama St. Monday, April 25, 2022, 6 - 8 PM District 2 North Vallejo Community Center - 1121 Whitney Ave. Thursday, May 12, 2022, 6 - 8 PM District 6 Norman C King Community Center - 545 Magazine St.

For more information and to register for a meeting visit: MyVallejo.com/POM

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Firefighter of the Year

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The Vallejo Fire Department is proud to congratulate Firefighter Paramedic Aaron Klauber as the 2021 Vallejo Firefighter of the Year!

Aaron has worked for the Vallejo Fire Department and served the citizens of Vallejo for over ten years. During his employment with the Department, Firefighter Klauber

has served as a lead instructor of the Vallejo Firefighter Academy, a department Public Information Officer, and has led the technological advancement of the Vallejo Fire Department.

Klauber's relentless work ethic has improved the services our department proudly provides the Vallejo community.

IF YES, THEN THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU! Join Sutter Health, Touro University, Solano Public Health, and Vibe Solano for their National Diabetes Prevention Distance Learning Program. The program is a free oneyear program proven to reduce your risk of getting type 2 diabetes.

The group program focuses on healthy eating, increasing physical activity, reducing stress, problem solving, and losing a modest amount of weight.

Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

The program begins on April 20, 2022 at 6 p.m.

To register, please click or tap here.

HAVE QUESTIONS? Call (707) 638-5970 or email mramsey2@touro. edu

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• Are you at risk for diabetes?

• Do you have pre-diabetes?

• Did you have gestational diabetes?

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On April 9 at 8:42 a.m., the Vallejo Fire Department responded to multiple reports of a vegetation fire on the east side of the Carquinez Bridge, near Glen Cove. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) closed two lanes of Eastbound Interstate 80 for a short time as Vallejo Fire and mutual aid worked to reach and put out the fire from the shoulder.

Responding crews quickly attacked the fire from multiple directions in order to stop its progression and protect multiple homes at the top of the hill. The total fire was approximately three acres and was extinguished around 10:00 a.m.

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Vegetation Fire

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Dont Forget to Join us ...

for an Introduction to Vallejo’s 2023-2031 Housing, Safety & Environmental Justice Element Updates

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Monday, April 18, 2022 at 6:00 pm

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The City of Vallejo invites you to attend a joint Planning Commission/City Council study session on April 18th to learn about updates to the City’s Housing, Safety, and Environmental Justice Elements of the General Plan. Please join us to learn more about the process, how the City is meeting State requirements, and to ask questions and share your insights about the needs of the community and your ideas for how the City can improve housing, safety, health, and equity in Vallejo.

Translation services will be available in Spanish and Tagalog and English captioning will be provided for all users via zoom.

JOIN ONLINE OR IN PERSON ONLINE Join the Zoom meeting on Monday, April 18, 2022 @ 6 pm by clicking here.

IN PERSON Vallejo City Hall – Council Chambers 555 Santa Clara Street Vallejo, CA 94590 For comments, questions, or more information, please contact: Margaret.Kavanaugh-Lynch@cityofvallejo.net Click here to see the official flyer in English and Spanish.

We're seeking a highly motivated individual for our Economic Development Manager position in the City of Vallejo!

Economic Development is the number one goal of the City Council, and this position will have the opportunity to set the stage for the future by managing the Economic Development Division and facilitating a fiveyear Economic Development Strategic Plan and community engagement process.

Come build and strengthen relationships with key external partners across private, public, and non-profit sectors, and work on collaborative initiatives with local and regional organizations that support economic development in Vallejo!

Click or tap here to learn more and apply today!

Recruitment closes May 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Photo credit: Cyndi Combs

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Featured Recruitment ED Manager

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FLEXIBLE, EXTENDED, NO-INTEREST PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

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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.

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.

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WATER MORATORIUM UPDATE

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Fighting Back Partnership is a non-profit organization committed to preventing and ending poverty and its effects in Vallejo and throughout Solano County. To learn more, click here.

Register now for a Virtual Learning Series and Community Baby Shower here. Session 3, “Parenthood: Sharing The Experiences Of Being A Parent” will be held on April 15th at 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. will be conducted on Zoom. Session 4, “Building Healthy Relationships” will be held on May 13th, and a Community Baby Shower will take place on June 17th, 2022.

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Fighting Back Partnership – Sweet Beginnings Sessions

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Spring Open House Loma Vista Farm

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Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 from 10am-3pm, Loma Vista Farm is having an open house!

The farm is excited to show the progress that has been made on their multi-project

development plan. There will be animal feedings, entertainment, plant sales and more!

Admission and parking are free! Visitors may bring a picnic.

Click here for more information.

Solano Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Applications will be accepted until 5 pm May 14, 2022 To support small businesses and employers facing financial impacts and layoffs from the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Solano, in partnership with the Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Solano County and the Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center, has established the Solano Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant initiative.

This program will provide microgrants to small businesses experiencing economic stresses through funding from the California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program.

Solano County’s $450,000 funding from the California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program will allow the Workforce Development Board, on behalf of the County of Solano, to award approximately 180 business owners with $2,500 microgrants.

GRANT ELIGIBILITY You may qualify for a $2,500 grant if you meet these criteria: • Located in Solano County • In business since December 2019 • Made less than $50,000 in gross revenue in 2019 • Currently open and operating • Have 0 to 5 full-time equivalent employees • Did not receive a CA Relief Grant

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Click or tap here to apply!

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National Dispatcher Appreciation Week

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April 10-16 marks National Dispatcher Appreciation Week and we want to say, THANK YOU, DISPATCHERS!

We’ll say it again; thank you!

We so appreciate everything each of you do – not just this week, but all year long!

Easter Egg Hunt Love Life Church of God in Christ Presents: Easter Egg Hunt 2022!

WHEN: 12:30-3:00pm on Sunday, April 17th WHERE: 410 Nebraska St. Vallejo, Ca HOSTED BY: Pastor James and Denise Pace of Church of God in Christ This is a free community event!

There will be free raffles and box lunches.

FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED.

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For more information, click here.

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EASTER PICNIC

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Join the Boys and Girls Empowerment Group for their annual FREE Easter Picnic on Sunday, April 16, 2022!

The event includes free Easter baskets, free food, games, prizes, vendors, and a DJ with music!

The fun begins with Easter Basket Signups at 10 a.m., with the Hunt starting at noon!

The Easter Picnic runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be held at Richardson Park, 325 Richardson Drive, Vallejo.

The City of Vallejo is pleased to offer the following Employment Opportunities: • • • • • • •

Accountant Accounting Technician Communications Operator I Communications Operator II (Lateral) Director of Human Resources Housing and Community Development Program Manager Housing Specialist II

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Instrument Technician I/II Police Cadet Police Officer (Entry – Academy Graduate) Police Officer (Lateral) Police Officer (Recruit) Senior Civil Engineer

For a list of all current City of Vallejo job openings, or to subscribe to receive announcements for future recruitments, please click here.

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We're Hiriing!

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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