The Vallejo Weekly - Volume 9 Issue 33

Vallejo W e e k ly Vo l u m e 9 I s s u e 3 3 August 19, 2021

Photo: Anthony Abadilla

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP THIS SATURDAY Join us on Saturday morning, and GIVE LITTER THE BOOT! Just show up - the community cleanup tool trailer will be there with all the tools you’ll need!

Masks are highly encouraged!

Be sure to tag us in your photos, and use the hashtag, #GiveLitterTheBoot!

Interested in hosting a community cleanup?

Send us an email at volunteers@cityofvallejo.net or (707) 648-8616 to get started.

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#VALLEJOWATERWISE We know you love long showers, but save the karaoke for another time!

On average, every minute of shower time equates to two gallons of water, and the shower of an average American lasts eight minutes.

If you shower daily, cutting back your shower time by just one minute could save SIXTY gallons of water per month and keep cash in your pocket!

For more tips on how to be #VallejoWaterWise and save money, visit saveourwater.com.

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VOTING IN CALIFORNIA’S SPECIAL ELECTION? California is holding a statewide special election on Tuesday, September 14 - and many of you are beginning to receive your mail-in ballots!

VOTING BY MAIL? Vallejo City Hall (555 Santa Clara Street) has a mail ballot box, where any voter (even if you’re not a Vallejo resident!), can drop off your ballot during business hours, from now, until close of business on Election Day (September 14, 2021). City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. *Please note that City staff are not able to handle your ballot, so PLEASE ensure your ballot is placed inside the envelope provided, is sealed and signed, and is placed in the ballot box!

PREFER TO VOTE IN PERSON? Polls are open on Election Day (September 14, 2021), from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click here to find your polling precinct!

QUESTIONS? Contact the Solano County Registrar of Voters Office: (707) 784-6675 elections@solanocounty.com solanocounty.com/depts/rov *While we love to help our customers, for legal purposes, City of Vallejo staff are unable to answer questions regarding the election.

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REPORTING CODE ENFORCEMENT VIOLATIONS The City of Vallejo and Vallejo Police Department (VPD) often receive inquiries on how to report code enforcement violations. Possible violations and reports may include illegal dumping, graffiti, abandoned vehicles on private property and other property related matters. The VPD Code Enforcement Division encourages responsible parties to voluntarily comply with the law and take the corrective action(s) needed to clean up the property and bring it into compliance.

There are a total of five (5) ways to report possible code enforcement violations, which include by email, phone, mail, in-person and via

allotted for correction and a second inspection, code enforcement officers will continue with enforcement, which could include the issuance of a notice of violation or administrative citation.

If a property owner continues to remain non-compliant, the Code Enforcement Officer can determine whether or not to move forward with obtaining a warrant to abate (fix) the violations on the property.

For more information on reporting a violation, fines and fees, accessing forms, or frequently asked questions, please click the links below: Code Enforcement Division Site Report a Possible Violation Penalties (page 15) Code Enforcement Document Library Frequently Asked Questions

SeeClickFix. After a violation is reported, a code enforcement officer is assigned to conduct an inspection, make a determination as to whether the report is valid or unfounded, issue warnings and notices when valid and allow approximately 30 days for correction. If the property is still found to be non-compliant following the time 9

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DRIFT SMOKE TIPS Drift smoke is impacting our air quality, but there are currently no active fires in Solano County.

See or smell smoke?

Here’s what you can do: • Minimize outdoor activities, especially with children, the elderly, and people with respiratory or heart conditions • Keep your doors and windows closed, and use your air conditioner if possible • If you are coughing, or have other symptoms you think are caused by smoke, contact your healthcare provider • Call 9-1-1 if you have difficulty breathing • Visit AirNow.gov to check the air quality in your area For more information, and for preparedness resources, visit SolanoCounty.com/ GetReadySolano.

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PSPS - ARE YOU PREPARED? Fire season is upon us, and by now, many of us know that preparation is a key component to our safety.

When severe weather, like high winds, poses a threat, Pacific Gas and Electric, (PG&E) proactively turns off power to help prevent wildfire, and keep communities safe.

Like the weather, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events can be unpredictable and complex.

PG&E has provided resources to help you understand and prepare for these events.

Visit pge.com/psps to view these resources, including: • Updates and alerts • An interactive map to see if you’ll be affected • Suggested emergency kit supplies • Personalized emergency evacuation plan tools • And more Don’t let a PSPS event catch you off guard - prepare in advance so you’re ready - before an outage hits.

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JOIN OUR TEAM! WE’RE HIRING! And we’d love to have you Join Our Team!

Closing Monday, August 23, 2021 at 5 p.m.: - Senior Civil Engineer (Water) - Senior Planner (Planning + Development Services) - Administrative Analyst I/II (Water) - Housing Specialist Supervisor (City Manager) - Instrument Technician I/II (Water)

Closing Monday, August 30, 2021 at 5 p.m.: - Traffic Engineer (Public Works) - Water Distribution Technician (Water) - Senior Engineering Technician (Water)

Closing Monday, September 6, 2021 at 5 p.m.: - Personnel Analyst II (Human Resources)

Continuous Recruitments (open until filled): - Principal Planner (Planning + Development Services) - Communications Operator I (Police) - Police Cadet (Police) - Police Officer - Entry, Academy Graduate (Police) - Police Officer - Lateral (Police) - Police Officer - Recruit (Police) Learn more and apply at governmentjobs.com/careers/ vallejo!

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NOW HIRING: HOUSING SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR (HOUSING) We’re looking to fill a recruitment for one, full-time Housing Specialist Supervisor to: - Operate and maintain special Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs - Serve on committees in conjunction with #HUD programs - Oversee and participate in performing eligibility determinations, property inspections, landlord outreach, new rental agreements, reexaminations and terminations - And more!

Learn more and apply at governmentjobs.com/ careers/vallejo - but hurry - there’s less than one week left to apply.

Recruitment closes on Monday, August 23 at 5 p.m.

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NOW HIRING: INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN I/II (WATER) We’re looking to fill a recruitment for TWO, full-time Instrument Technician I/II positions to: - Effectively, efficiently and safely perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, installation, and repair of a variety of instrumentation and electrical equipment commonly used in large municipal drinking-water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks and reservoirs - And more!

Learn more and apply at governmentjobs.com/ careers/vallejo - but hurry - there’s less than one week left to apply.

Recruitment closes on Monday, August 23 at 5 p.m.

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NOW HIRING: SENIOR PLANNER (PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT) We’re looking to fill a recruitment for one, full-time Senior Planner to: - Develop General Plan elements and amendments - Develop and present recommendations on various permits and applications -️ Confer with engineers, developers, architects, various agencies, and the public to acquire information and coordinate planning and zoning matters - Accept and analyze development applications - And more!

Learn more and apply at governmentjobs.com/ careers/vallejo - but hurry - there’s less than one week left to apply.

Recruitment closes on Monday, August 23 at 5 p.m.

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NOW HIRING: ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I/II (WATER) We’re looking to fill a recruitment for one, full-time Administrative Analyst I/II in our Water Department to: - Develop and implement operational, administrative, program, and other policies and procedures - Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget(s), maintain and monitor appropriate budgeting controls - Assist in the drafting and implementation of department policies and procedures - And more!

Learn more and apply at governmentjobs.com/ careers/vallejo - but hurry - there’s less than one week left to apply. Recruitment closes on Monday, August 23 at 5 p.m.

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NOW HIRING: SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER (WATER) We’re looking to fill a recruitment for one, full-time Senior Civil Engineer to join our Water Department and: - Direct, plan and coordinate various water projects including the construction of pipelines, pump stations, pressure reducing stations, dams, spillways, and reservoir retrofits, including lake outlet structures and retaining walls- Oversee and review hydraulics relating to the design of water system facilities- Oversee and review water system capital improvement projects- And more!

Learn more and apply at governmentjobs.com/ careers/vallejo - but hurry - there’s less than a week left to apply.

Recruitment closes on Monday, August 23 at 5 p.m. #Vallejo #CityOfVallejo #VallejoWater #CivilEngineer #VallejoJobs

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