Vallejo Weekly | Vol 10 | Issue 17

Volume 10 | Issue 17 April 28, 2022

Photo: Saiyad Maqbool

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Why Are Rates Changing?

In September 2016, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill (SB) 1383 into law. SB 1383 establishes methane emissions reduction targets in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants.

Food waste alone accounts for approximately 17-18% of total landfill disposal.

To comply with the requirements of SB 1383, the City of Vallejo and Recology have amended their franchise agreement to expand the solid waste services provided to customers. Unfortunately, SB 1383 is an unfunded state mandate for the organics programs that are now required.

After extensive negotiations, Recology and the City have agreed to a rate structure that will fund the costs of these expanded services.

What is Considered Organic Waste?

• Food Scraps • Coffee Grounds • Tea Bags • Food-Soiled Paper Products • Pizza Boxes • Coffee Filters • Egg and Paper Cartons • To-go Bags/Boxes (no Styrofoam or Plastic) • Green Waste • Landscape & Pruning • Leaves, Flowers • Sludge • Lumber (untreated) • Wood

What’s Changing?

Starting July 2022, residential garbage and recycling services will include: • Weekly Organic Waste Cart Service • Residents will now be able to put green waste, food waste, and foodsoiled paper in an organic waste container!

• Annually, Residents will be Mailed One Free “Dump Coupon” • Dump one load of bulky household waste at the Devlin Road Transfer Station • Increased Illegal Dumping Support HOW TO PROTEST THIS INCREASE The City will accept written protests against the proposed rate increase from property owners and customers of record (PLEASE NOTE: emails or faxes will NOT be accepted).

Objections to the rate increase can be submitted at the public hearing until the end of the public input portion of the hearing.

They can also be mailed but must be received before the Public Hearing or hand-delivered to the City Clerk mailbox located outside of City Hall (555 Santa Clara Street) at or before the Public Hearing. If the majority

(51%) of our residential customers submit valid written protests, the proposed rate increase will not be implemented.

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Customer Name Customer Signature Service Address or Parcel Number A statement that you are protesting the proposed rate increase

Visit MyVallejo.com/Rate-Increase to learn more about planned changes to solid waste service and rates, view the public meeting schedule, and get involved in the City’s regulatory process.

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Residential Garbage, Recycling, and Organic Waste Rate Increase

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Leadership Vallejo is excited to be returning to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom for the Sunset Safari, an exciting evening fundraiser!

Come mix and mingle with community leaders and exotic animals in this unique setting!

Tickets include heavy appetizers, two drink

tickets, auction, and an exciting experience.

This is the event of the year! Sponsorships and donations are available.

Visit leadershipvallejo.org or call (707) 738-6964 for additional information and to purchase tickets.

Price increases May 1, so purchase your tickets now!

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Leadership Vallejo

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Cat on a hot tin roof

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Bay Area Stage Productions presents the immortal Tennessee Williams play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof!

The play opens on May 6, 2022, and will run for three weekends, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The play closes on May 22.

Tickets are available at bayareastage.org.

Don’t miss this beloved 1954 classic!

HAVE A GREAT PHOTO OF VALLEJO?

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Want to have it featured on our social media, website, and/or other publications?

Send it to us at vallejonews@cityofvallejo.net and help us #CaptureVallejo! Please include your name as a small watermark in a corner of the photo for photo credit. Be sure to tag us and use • the hashtag on social media too!

In submitting your photo you consent to your photo or video be used for City business and agree to the following:

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You will not receive any form of compensation for use of your content or likeness.

The City reserves the right to use any photo submitted for the sole purpose of City business whether or not the photo was selected for posting. The City will make every effort to recognize you for your submission unless a specific request is made to remain anonymous.

The City reserves the sole discretion to limit the number of submissions and/or the number of photos featured for any given photographer.

You release all copyright responsibilities.

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Capture Vallejo

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The Statewide Primary Election is June 7, 2022!

Here’s what you need to know about the timeline: APRIL 19 - MAY 9, 2022: Window of Vote by Mail Ballot Mailing •

Starting on this date, every registered voter in Solano County will receive, and may vote, a Vote-by-Mail (VBM) ballot.

Voters may cast VBM ballots in person at the Solano County Registrar of Voters Office located in Fairfield.

MAY 9, 2022: Voters may drop their completed VBM ballot off and place it in the secured VBM Ballot Box located in the lobby area of Vallejo City Hall during regular business hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MAY 23: 15-day close of Voter Registration MAY 31: Last day vote-by-mail applications can be accepted for mailing of ballots

Clara Street during regular business hours- Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cards are self-addressed and MUST be mailed to the Solano County Registrar of Voter’s Office located in Fairfield How Do I find My Polling Precinct?

Click HERE! How do I Look Up My Vote by Mail Ballot Status?

Head to VoterStatus.sos.ca.gov.

How do I Sign Up to Receive Important Election Related Information?

Sign up for text alerts HERE! What do I do if I made a Mistake on (Spoiled) My Vote-by-Mail Ballot and Need a New One? Contact the Solano County Registrar of Voters Office at (707) 784-6675 What if I Never Received My Vote-by-Mail Ballot?

Contact the Solano County Registrar of Voters Office at (707) 784-6675

JUNE 1: Vote-by-mail late conditions begins (pick up ballots in the Solano County Registrar of Voter’s Office) ELECTION DAY! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

JUNE 14: Last day Solano County Registrar of Voters Office can receive vote-by-mail ballots - postmarked no later than March 3, 2022.

How Do I Register/Re-Register to Vote?

Head to RegisterToVote.ca.gov.

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Voter Registration cards are also available in the Lobby area at City Hall, 555 Santa

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HAVE A QUESTION?

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Saturday, April 30 2022

501 Sereno Ave. (meet at Walmart Parking Lot) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Hosted by The Vallejo Kiwanis 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!

Vallejo Community Events Are Gearing UP in 2022!

happening in Vallejo: • Click or tap HERE to learn where you can volunteer for a day or more

Are you looking fun events happening in town?

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Want to volunteer on the spur of the moment?

Click HERE to view community festivals, FunRaisers, music and more!

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Click HERE for the Visit Vallejo calendar.

Planning a trip to explore Vallejo, our beautiful parks, the Napa River, or trails all over Solano County? YOU’RE IN LUCK! There are several ways to find out what’s

If your organization, club, youth group, or neighbors would like to have an event added, please email volunteers@cityofvallejo.net to schedule a time to discuss the details.

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Photo: Najee Tobin

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The City Of Vallejo Ushers In Stability At The Top With The Appointment Of Michael Malone As The Permanent City Manager

Photos (L to R): Mike Malone, City Manager | Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager | Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager

member Arriola opposed and members Brown and Miessner absent, City Council moved to place Interim City Manager Michael Malone in the permanent City Manager's seat for the next two years. Malone was hired in 2017 as the City's Water Department Director by thenCity Manager Dan Keen.

At Tuesday night's City Council Meeting, during the appointment of Malone, Mayor Robert McConnell remarked, "...for once the City Attorney and the City Manager are rowing in the same direction, in the same boat; And It's time we... start working as a city, united..."

He went on to say, "Mr. Malone as the manager, his job is to bring us issues, which is what he's done, and as a Council, we all need to learn how to work together much better than we have done in the past..."

In an effort to further reinforce the advancement towards stability for the City, City Manager Malone appointed Gillian Hayes and Terrance Davis as the permanent Assistant City Managers (ACM) effective Wednesday, April 27. Hayes arrived in the City in 2019 as the Director of Planning and Development, and Davis began his time with Vallejo in 2017 as the City's Public Works Director.

"In the six months that I have been the Interim City Manager, our team has accomplished

quite a bit to move the City forward. Now that we have a permanent team at the top, we can really begin to work on creating a strong foundation internally," said Malone.

"Employee retention and attracting top talent is one of our highest priorities. We can't begin to refine and deliver the best service for the community without staff, so we are starting there."

The move of Malone, Hayes, and Davis into permanent positions also brings consistency and stability to the rest of the organization.

"I am thrilled to announce the permanent appointments of Beth Schoenberger, Melissa Tigbao, and Christina Ratcliffe to their positions as the Water, Public Works, and Planning and Development Directors. Narcissa Wilson will also assume the permanent role of Executive Assistant to the City Manager,” said ACM Hayes. “We will finally be launching into a place of real progress and growth with these solid foundational changes. I have every bit of confidence and faith that there is nowhere from here but up!" Hayes added.

"Our goals for this community are built on the needs and desires of the people we are here to serve. I am excited for what the future holds, and I am confident that collectively, the community and staff, will make surmountable achievements in the next two years," remarked ACM Davis.

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In a 4-1 vote on Tuesday night with council

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Drinking Water Weeek May 1-7, 2022 Val l ej o W ee kl y

THANK YOU water professionals!

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For more than 40 years the American Water Works Association and its members have used Drinking Water Week as a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives.

Help us recognize our team of dedicated water professionals, miles of underground pipes, and cutting-edge water treatment combining to ensure your water is #ThereWhenYouNeedIt! Be sure to follow the Vallejo Water Department on Facebook, and feel free to give them a shoutout while you’re there!

To learn more about Vallejo Water, visit VallejoWater.org.

Head's up (literally!)

The helicopters are blue, white, and gold, and have the word "Lasen" on it.

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company will be inspecting natural gas transmission lines today and through next week using their helicopters.

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We're Hiriing!

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

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Administrative Analyst II (Youth Coordinator) Assistant to the City Manager (Houselessness Manager) Communications Operator I Communications Operator II (Lateral) Director of Human Resources Economic Development Manager Employee and Labor Relations Officer

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Housing and Community Development Program Manager Housing Specialist 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.

Some things that will make you great at this job?

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Experience developing and coordinating youth development programs

Are you passionate about Vallejo?

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Do you believe that investing in Vallejo’s youth would be transformative for the city?

Strong cross-cultural communication skills and public speaking ability

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Commitment to leading with equity

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Being detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

The Youth Coordinator will collaborate with the community to serve and support young people • Experience pursuing grant opportunities in Vallejo, to resource them, amplify their voices, To learn more or apply, click or tap HERE. and create opportunity for them to be involved in and shape the future of their city.

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Administrative Analyst II (Youth Coordinator)

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Photo: Walter Gutierrez

CONTACT

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