Vallejo Weekly | Vol 10 | Issue 51 | Final Issue of 2022

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Volume 10 | Issue 51 December 22, 2022

On the Cover To all of our faithful readers, thank you for supporting the Vallejo Weekly in 2022!

If you are interested in reviewing the 2022 editions of the Vallejo Weekly, please visit WWW.VALLEJOWEEKLY.COM Share the Vallejo Weekly with Friends and Family by clicking here.

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season.

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We will see you in 2023!

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Photos: Christmas House Facebook Page

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817 Glen Cove Road Christmas House Will Shine on in the hearts and Minds of Vallejoans forever

in memory of their daughter, Debra TaylorSattari.

The City of Vallejo wants to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Taylor's for providing 22 years of pure joy every holiday season to the Vallejo community and all of its visitors who ventured from near and far to witness the beauty of their light display, originally started

The Christmas House will be lit up through New Years Eve (12/31/22) from 5 pm-11 pm, so be sure to swing by and take in the beauty of the Taylor's display for its last year.

The Glen Cove Christmas House will live on in the hearts and minds of every Vallejoan and visitor for generations to come.

Kwanzaa – Vallejo’s 22nd Season of African American Cultural Celebration One of the many ways to experience Vallejo’s rich cultural diversity is to gather to celebrate holidays and traditions from other lands.

Kwanzaa is one of the newest, at only 54 years old. Based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West and Southeast Africa, Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 as a way for African American families to reconnect to their roots and their community.

Each day of Kwanzaa is devoted to celebrating the seven basic values of African culture or the

“Nguzo Saba” which in Swahili means the seven principles. Translated these are: unity, selfdetermination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics (building Black businesses), purpose, creativity and faith.

The Vallejo celebration is a gathering of people coming together to enjoy the enrichment of our African culture through stories, music, dance, or song according to event producer Askari Sowonde.

Askari Sowonde Productions is hosting the annual Vallejo Celebration on Friday, December 30, 6:30pm – 9:00pm at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, 734 Marin St. Donation: $10

MEET US AT THE MARKET 2023

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City staff from across our departments will be at the Vallejo Downtown Farmer’s Market on the fourth Saturday of each month!

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Come say hello, ask questions, grab some swag, and get to know our team, all while supporting local vendors!

We’ll be at the corner of Georgia and Marin Streets, in front of Brickmania, at 350 Georgia Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

To learn more about the Vallejo Farmer’s Market, visit pcfma.org/vallejo.

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• The City of Vallejo • Vallejo Police Department • Vallejo Fire Department • Vallejo Water Department

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FREE Emergency Preparedness 2.0 training via ZOOM

training on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm via ZOOM.

With California disasters like earthquakes and wildfires devastating lives and displacing families, practical preparedness training and prompt action can save your life and the lives of your loved ones. It is important to know how to prepare for disasters.

Register for the training: https://bit.ly/3i0Hjy3

Independent Living Resources of Solano & Contra Costa Counties (ILRSCC) is offering a FREE 1-hour online Emergency Preparedness 2.0

You will learn home safety (non-structure mitigation), fire safety in your home, Vial of Life, and home utilities.

Questions?

Ron Halog, ILRSCC Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (925) 536-9553 ronh@ilrscc.org

All projects submitted for “plan check” to the Building Division after January 1, 2023, must comply with the new 2022 California Building Standards Code.

directly from the International Code Council, at www.iccsafe.org.

The new 2022 Building Code is available for public inspection at the Permit Counter at 555 Santa Clara Street, Second Floor during regular business hours Monday through Thursday 9-3, excluding Holidays and City closures.

See new Codes by clicking here.

See Code updates by clicking here.

See Code FAQs by clicking here.

If a project is submitted for “plan check” to the Building Division before January 01, 2023, the For more information regarding code updates 2019 California Building Standards Codes still please visit the Vallejo Central Permit Center apply to the project. webpage, or speak to a Building Division employee.

The new 2022 CBSC is currently available for purchase from technical bookstores or

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THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CBSC) BECOMES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023

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Vallejo Little League

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Are you looking for something fun for your student to do in the 2023 spring season?

How about Vallejo Little League baseball!?

Join the Vallejo Little League baseball organization on January 7, 2023 from 11 AM to

2:30 PM at Callen Park, located at 395 Amador St. in Vallejo, CA 94591 Please visit www.vallejolittleleaguebaseball. org to learn more and download the documents needed for registration.

Don't wait! Draft day is JANUARY 28TH, 2023

Share your ideas and concerns about issues and opportunities in Vallejo and in your neighborhood, by answering the questions posted weekly on the ED Plan webpage: myvallejo.com/2022edplan.

As part of the City’s 2022 Economic Development Plan to guide the future of Vallejo, we need to hear from you!

While you are there – be sure to subscribe to the 2022 Economic Development Strategic Plan page to get the latest news and updates on the plan as it is being developed.

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Economic Development Strategic Plan - Have you taken the surveys yet?

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The City of VALLEJO and THE VPD WELCOMES Officer Brock!

Vallejo, please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest member of our police department, Officer Dominic Brock.

Officer Brock was born and raised in Willows, California. He graduated from CSU Sacramento with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political 12 science and a minor in criminal justice.

Officer Brock enjoys spending quality time with his family, jogging, lifting weights, and playing video games. In his spare time he is also quite the musician and enjoys playing the guitar, the bass, and the piano.

Officer Brock always knew he wanted to be a public servant and he is excited to protect and serve our community!

WELCOME OFFICER BROCK!

On Saturday, December 17th, 2022, with over 920 Wreaths Sponsored, the Navy League of the United States - Vallejo Council (CA0567P) hosted the event at the Mare Island Naval Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes. With the attendance of City leadership and several representatives from the City, State, and County as well as service member representation from across the nation

to pay tribute to the lives lost ahead of the holidays.

Following the event, a special dedication and celebration of the 801st US Army Reserve for the efforts in restoring the Mare Island Cemetery to the illustrious condition it sits in today.

REMEMBER our fallen U.S. veterans.

HONOR those who serve.

TEACH our youth the value of freedom.

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Wreaths Across America

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City of Vallejo Completes Extreme Weather Policy

Policy indicates triggers for opening shelter(s) to provide respite during extreme weather events

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The City of Vallejo is pleased to announce the completion of its Extreme Weather Policy.

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This policy provides guidelines and procedures for staff to open an “Extreme Weather Center” in the City of Vallejo for the unsheltered population or community members without access to a viable shelter with a heat/cooling source. The space will provide temporary relief and respite for citizens during Extreme Weather Events.

The following will dictate the opening of an Extreme Weather Center.

Anytime the National Weather Service

(“NWS”) forecasts: • Two (2) consecutive days with overnight lows below 35degrees Fahrenheit • Two (2) consecutive nights of rainfall with major or extreme risk levels as determined by the NWS • Two (2) consecutive days with highs of 100 degrees Fahrenheit • The forecast of an extreme event that poses a risk to life and safety View the full policy by clicking here.

We encourage all community members to sign up for city communications and follow city social media accounts to be notified when an Extreme Weather Center opens. The messaging will include details regarding the center location, space availability, and any other important information.

Sign up for city communications by clicking here.

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Tis theDrop-Off Season Site: to Treecycle!

645-8258) Dec. 26-Jan. 27, Mon.-Fri. from 8am3pm at no charge. Closed daily 11am-12pm for lunch and closed Saturdays and Sundays. (No Sheridan Street, Flocked trees or tree stands will be accepted)

PICK UP: To8am arrange for a $7pm; pick-up, call or daily 11am-12pm for lunch; - 3:00 closed NOTE: Whole trees, flocked trees and tree email the non-profit organization collecting in stands will not be picked up.

Closed and Sundays. your area (see map) onSaturdays the following Saturdays in January: 7th, 14th , and 21st (Flocked trees are Vallejo Unincorporated residents contact Curbside Collection: accepted for $10) Recology Vacaville Solano at 707-557-7773 and your waste toter.

• Dec. 26th: Cut trees to fit inside DROP-OFF: You may drop off your trees for FREE City Residents contact Recology Vallejo at 707Whole 38 trees willStreet NOT(707be picked up. No flocked trees, 552-3110 at Valcore Recycling, Sheridan

No tree stands. Vallejo Unincorporated residents

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(NO No flocked trees, next? Here are some options for disposal of your No tree stands.

CURBSIDE COLLECTION: Cut trees to fit inside tree: canfrom on Dec 26th.

Monwaste - Fri. • Dec. 26th through Jan. 27th, your

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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