Vallejo Weekly | Vol 10 | Issue 8

Volume 10 | Issue 8 February 24, 2022

Photo: Walter Gutierrez

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Join us as we Give Litter the Boot!

Upcoming Events Saturday, March 5, 2022

Maxwell Alley 9:00 a.m. to noon Please bring your own litter picker, trash bags will be supplied.

Hosted by the Washington Park Neighborhood Association

Saturday, March 5, 2022

116 Springstowne Plaza (meet in front of First Bank) 9:00 a.m. to noon Hosted by The Hill Church

Saturday, March 12, 2022 425 Alabama St. (City Park) 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

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.

The Exhibit is open now through March 5 and features the winners of the 2021 Art for Air Contest.

Java Jax is located at 1700 Sonoma Boulevard, Vallejo, and is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

You can learn more about the Citizens Air Monitoring Network, or the exhibit, by clicking here.

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The Citizens Air Monitoring Network invites you to check out the powerful Art for Clean Air Exhibit at Java Jax Coffee Shop. Support local Vallejo business and artists while you grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the art!

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Draft North Mare Island Disposition and Development Agreement Now Available

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The City of Vallejo has made the draft North Mare Island Disposition and Development Agreement available to the public for review.

The draft DDA includes the following key terms: •

Nimitz acquisition of NMI.

The draft North Mare Island (NMI) Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) is a purchase and sale agreement through which, if approved, the City will transfer/sell NMI to The Nimitz Group (Nimitz).

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Demolition of remaining 10 NMI NonUtilized buildings at Nimitz’ cost and expense.

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Preparation and implementation of an interim Beautification Plan by Nimitz.

The DDA is a culmination of years of work, beginning in late 2017 with a thorough request for proposal process where Nimitz was selected as the most qualified developer for the site. In mid-2018, the City entered into an Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement (ENA) with Nimitz regarding the NMI property.

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Construction of Connolly Corridor Development on South Island to include a hotel, retail, residential and recreational open space within 60 months following Closing of the Initial conveyance.

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Prohibition of construction on NMI of any liquefied natural gas facilities, cement

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Preparation and submittal of a proposed New Specific Plan for the entirety of Mare Island that will include a plan for phased installation and construction of new Backbone Infrastructure.

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Provides for a local community benefits program including local business and hiring practices.

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Nimitz commitment to cooperate in the formation of new Community Facilities District(s) (CFD) to replace one or more of the existing CFDs on the Island.

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Provision requiring Nimitz to pay City and Vallejo Unified School District (VUSD), beginning 5 years after DDA, the difference between property taxes received and the taxes that the City and VUSD would have received if buildings and improvements with an assessed valuation of $26M (2020/21 dollars) had been developed on Nimitzowned property.

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Requirements for Nimitz to maintain roadways on NMI and to reimburse the City of Vallejo and the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District for ongoing repair and maintenance costs of their respective utility facilities on NMI until construction of new facilities.

Under the DDA terms, the initial conveyance (transfer) will be for the approximately 125 acres currently owned by the City of Vallejo and Nimitz will sublease the Navy’s remaining approximately 32 acres of NMI. As the Navy

transfers their property to the City, Nimitz will accept ownership as part of the DDA obligations.

On March 22, 2022, the completed DDA will be presented to City Council for consideration and possible approval at the regular City Council meeting.

The DDA along with more information and related documents can be found by visiting www.myvallejo.com/NorthMareIsland or by clicking here, to allow the public time to review the document before the Council meeting.

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batch plants, dumps and heavy recycling facilities, refineries, heavy industrial uses, and cannabis cultivation and dispensary facilities prior to consideration of a new Specific Plan which could exclude these uses into the future.

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Join Southern Land Company for a Discussion on the North Mare Island DDA Join the Southern Land Company on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 5:30 pm via Zoom for a discussion on the North Mare Island Disposition and Development Agreement (NMI DDA).

The City of Vallejo released the draft agreement along with the associated environmental review On February 23 which can be found at www.MyVallejo. com/NorthMareIsland

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#Blackhistorymonth at the same time, letting women know that the experiences they were having were shared by other people.”

Parker was the author of five poetry collections: Jonestown and other madness, Movement in Pat Parker was born in Houston, Texas, on Black, Woman Slaughter, Pit Stop, and Child January 20, 1944. The daughter of a tire retreader of Myself. Parker is known for her unflinching and a domestic worker, she grew up in poverty. honesty in addressing issues of sex, race, After graduating from high school in 1962, she motherhood, alcoholism, and violence. Audre moved to California and received a BA from Los Lorde called Parker’s poetry “clean and sharp Angeles City College and a graduate degree from without ever being neat.”

San Francisco State College. She married twice in the 1960s, first to playwright Ed Bullins and Parker directed the Feminist Women’s Health later to Robert F. Parker.

Center in Oakland, founded the Black Women’s Revolutionary Council and the Women’s Press In the late 1960s, Parker began to identify as a Collective, and testified before the United lesbian, and she became actively involved in Nations on the status of women. She died of the civil, women’s, and gay rights movements, breast cancer in June of 1989. occasionally reading her poetry at events.

Along with the poet Judy Grahn and others, You can continue reading more about her here, she developed a community around lesbian or watch a poetry reading at the San Francisco poetry readings on the West Coast. Parker said Public Library, here. of this community, “It was like pioneering….

We were talking to women about women, and,

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As Black History Month nears its close, we continue to celebrate, honor, and recognize Black History, achievements, and contributions to our Nation's collective story. This week we highlight another area local - Pat Parker.

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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 Executive Secretary (Confidential) Fire Prevention Inspector (Non-sworn) Housing Specialist II Maintenance Worker I/II Police Assistant Police Cadet Police Officer (Entry – Academy Graduate) Police Officer (Lateral) Police Officer (Recruit) Utility Mechanic I/II (Water Department)

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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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City Council Lifts Mask Mandate in The City of Vallejo In a unanimous vote on February 22, the Vallejo City Council adopted a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 21-100 N.C., terminating the requirement for masks in indoor and enclosed public spaces in the City of Vallejo. This means that effective immediately, masks are no longer required in the City of Vallejo. Following state regulations, unvaccinated individuals are required to continue wearing masks in enclosed public spaces.

To read all of the press releases related to the mask mandate, please see the links below: October 27, 2021 Press Release https://conta.cc/3jJpdhY August 31, 2021 Press Release https://conta.cc/3mMAKPS June 21, 2021 Press Release https://conta.cc/3zwR5w5

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February 11, 2022 Press Release https://conta.cc/3JodP5m

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February 14, 2022 Press Release https://conta.cc/34QYgEp

MCE's 2021 Impact Report Now Available!

MCE’s 2021 Impact Report for the City of Vallejo is now available and highlights last year’s successes. You can view the report by clicking here.

James L.

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i80 Six Bridges Update Caltrans has scheduled four nights of full-directional closures on Interstate 80 (I-80) in Vallejo as part of the I-80 Six Bridges Project, which elevates six freeway overcrossings to allow the passage of new, taller semi-trucks beneath the freeway overpasses.

To date, Caltrans has raised three overcrossings. During the upcoming closures, work crews will elevate two more, the Georgia Street and Tennessee Road overcrossings.

Caltrans has scheduled a full overnight closure of eastbound I-80 in Vallejo on Monday, February 28, 2022 from 11:59 PM until 5:00 AM on Tuesday, March 1, and a full overnight closure of westbound Interstate 80 in Vallejo on Tuesday, March 1, from 11:00 PM until 4:00 AM, Wednesday, March 2. The consecutive nights of closures will allow Caltrans to raise the Georgia Street overcrossing.

To elevate the Tennessee Road overcrossing, Caltrans has scheduled a full overnight closure of eastbound Interstate 80 on Thursday, March 3, from 11:59 PM until 5:00 AM on Friday, March 4, and a full overnight closure of westbound Interstate 80 in Vallejo on Friday, March 4 from 11:00 PM until 4:00 AM on Saturday March 5.

During the I-80 closures, eastbound or westbound I-80 on-ramps in Vallejo will be closed as needed to safely facilitate the work. Detour signs will be posted.

WB/EB I-80 DETOURS: Motorists traveling eastbound on I-80 will need to access I-780 to State Route 29 to State Route 37 back onto EB I-80. Motorists traveling westbound on I-80 will need to take State Route 37 to State Route 29 to I-780 to WB I-80.

SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE: Phone Number: (415) 263-4000

Walter Gutierrez

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A 24-hr shuttle service will be available for pedestrians and bicyclists who need to travel over the freeway at Georgia Street or Tennessee Street overcrossing. One shuttle stop will be located on each side of the bridge.

If you have questions or concerns about the project please call the I-80 Six Bridges project hotline at (510) 286-5620.

You can also learn more about I-80 Six Bridges project on the Caltrans Bay Area webpage at i80sixbridgesvallejo.com.

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Spring Dump Day Mark your calendar for the FREE Spring Dump Day: Saturday, April 23, 2022 100 Solano Avenue, Vallejo 7 a.m. to noon ITEMS ACCEPTED: • Tires (9 tire limit) • Furniture • Mattresses • Refrigerators • Garbage • Yard Waste • All Appliances • E-Waste (anything with a plug) • Metal Objects NOT ACCEPTED: • Household Hazardous Waste • Chemicals • Sharps or Medical Waste • Construction + Demolition Debris • Pressure Treated Wood • Compressed Air, Helium, or Propane Tanks IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - This event is for Vallejo residents, only, and proof of residency will be required.

- Commercial businesses or contractors are NOT permitted.

Additional details are available here.

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- Pickups or smaller trailers are welcome, but NO box trucks or U-Hauls are allowed.

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Calling all Solano County residents with children Prefer to register in person?

0-5 years old!

Feel free to stop by the center at 3375 Sonoma Boulevard, Suite #10 in Vallejo to fill out a The March and April sessions of classes are now physical copy. available for enrollment at the Vallejo First 5 Center.

Follow them on Facebook to see what else they’re up to!

Instructors have tons of great activities planned for their fun and free classes! *Classes are filled based on availability through a lottery system. Online enrollment will be open Join them for awesome classes, positive until Monday, March 7th. After March 7th paper parenting groups and excellent events for the forms will be available at the center for families family. to sign up. The new session of classes will begin on Monday, March 14th.

For more information, or to sign up online, click or tap here for English, or here for Spanish.

CONTACT

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