The Vallejo Weekly - Volume 9 Issue 40

Vallejo W e e k ly Vo l u m e 9 I s s u e 4 0 October 7, 2021

Photo Courtesy of: Memories by McKinley

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP THIS SATURDAY Join us on Saturday morning, and GIVE LITTER THE BOOT! Saturday, October 9, 2021 Park N’ Ride @ Lemon & Curtola 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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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2020 DRINKING WATER PLANS READY FOR REVIEW & APPROVAL

UWMP are available for review at

The City of Vallejo is required under

VallejoWater.org. Final written comments

the California Water Code to prepare

and recommendations regarding the

an Urban Water Management Plan

draft plans must be sent to the Water

library branches throughout Solano County and copies are also available on the Water Department’s webpage

(UWMP) comparing water supplies

Department, Dakari Barksdale, P.E.,

available with projected water demands

Associate Civil Engineer, 202 Fleming

for the future, and to discuss measures

Hill Road, Vallejo CA 94589, by 4 pm

the City has implemented to ensure safe

on 11 October 2021 or they can be

and reliable water supply to its citizens.

emailed directly to Dakari.barksdale@

This report is updated every five years

cityofvallejo.net. Community members

and a 2020 version of the plan was

may also provide comments on the

recently updated by Water Department

draft 2020 UWMP at the public hearing

staff and is now ready for public review

during the regular City Council Meeting

and comment before being forwarded

scheduled for 12 October 2021 at 7 pm

to the City Council for consideration and

(see Council Agenda Item 9A). Please

approval. Incorporated as Chapter 6

see the City’s guidance on participating

within the UWMP is a copy of Vallejo’s

in public meetings at https://www.

Water Shortage Contingency Plan

cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment.

(WSCP) that outlines the progressive steps the City can take during drought

VIEWING THE MEETING: There are

years to ensure adequate water supply

three different ways you can view this

to its customers. The WSCP is also

public meeting:

required by California Water Code.

• Watch Vallejo local channel 28

Vallejo citizens are welcome to review

• Stream from the City of Vallejo

the draft and provide comments on

website: http://www.cityofvallejo.net/

these important documents before

streaming

they are presented to the City Council for consideration and adoption on October 12. Draft copies of the

• Join the Zoom meeting: https:// zoomregular.cityofvallejo.net/ 5

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK The City of Vallejo and the Vallejo Fire Department join fire departments across the nation in recognizing Fire Prevention Week from October 3 - 9.

The following simple tips and reminders will help to keep your home safe from fire-related emergencies.

• A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire. Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, both inside and outside of sleeping areas. Check your smoke detectors regularly by holding down the “TEST” button. A working detector will beep loudly.

• Cooking is the number one cause of home fires. Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling or broiling food.

If you leave the kitchen for even a short period turn off the stove. Keep children away from cooking areas by enforcing a “kid-free zone” of three feet around the stove.

• Keep combustible objects at least three feet away from portable heating devices. Check to make the portable heater has a thermostat control mechanism and will switch off automatically if the heater falls over.

• Fire is FAST! In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a house or for it to be engulfed in flames.

• As always, if you experience a fire emergency, immediately move to a safe location and call 9-1-1.

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FIRE AND POLICE PARTICIPATE IN WATERFRONT WEEKEND The Fire and Police Departments competed against each other on Saturday, October 2 in the Whaleboat Regatta races during the annual Vallejo Waterfront Weekend festival.

The Fire Department took first place in the Public Safety division after winning two of the three races.

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MAP VALLEJO [Español abajo. Filipino sa ibaba] Redistricting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a district for purposes of electing a councilmember.

Help us #MapVallejo, and share how YOU think district boundaries should be drawn, in order to best represent YOUR community!

Learn more at mapvallejo.org.

-----------------------------------------------------------------La reordenación de los distritos determina qué barrios y comunidades se agrupan en un mismo distrito a efectos de elegir a un concejal.

Ayúdanos a crear el #MapaDeVallejo y dinos cómo crees que deberían trazarse los límites de los distritos para representar mejor a TU comunidad.

Más información en mapvallejo.org.

-----------------------------------------------------------------Tinutukoy ng muling pagdidistrito kung aling mga kapitbahayan at pamayanan ang pagsasamahin sa isang distrito para sa mga hangarin na pumili ng isang miyembro ng konseho.

Tulungan kami #MapaVallejo, at ibahagi kung paano sa tingin mo dapat iguhit ang mga hangganan ng distrito, upang mahusay nakumatawan sa IYONG komunidad!

Dagdagan ang nalalaman sa mapvallejo.org.

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WATER WISE TIP OF THE WEEK! Install high-efficiency toilets.

Installing high-efficiency toilets can save NINETEEN gallons per person, per day.

Learn more at SaveOurWater.com.

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SR 37 TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF PROJECT The State Route (SR) 37 Congestion Project is proposing changes to Highway 37 to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.

As part of the project, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is evaluating how the project may affect public access, and ways to improve them - giving you additional ways to visit and enjoy the natural beauty and resources of Mare Island, Mare Island Strait, and San Pablo Bay! Let us know what you’d like to see by filling out a quick survey at myvallejo.com/highway37.

Photo credit: Chanel Bishton

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NOW HIRING: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER Love the environment?

We’re looking for an Environmental Services Manager to join our team!

This position will lead the planning, development, analysis, coordination, implementation, and administration of: • Stormwater Quality Management • Air Quality Management • Recycling + Solid Waste • Municipal Sustainability • Internal Climate Action Plan Interested?

Visit governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo to learn more and apply!

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NOW HIRING: METER READER Join our team as a Meter Reader!

You’ll get to do things like read residential and commercial water meters, ensure meters are properly registering, help our customers with noticing and customer service, minor maintenance and repair, and more!

Interested?

Visit governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo to learn more and apply!

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LOMA VISTA FARM HOSTING ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL On Saturday, Oct. 16, from 11am - 3 pm, Loma Vista Farm will host its Annual Harvest Festival.

This family event has something for everyone!

Pick up your favorite pumpkin and enjoy all the activities; there’s been a lot of improvements to the farm and new animals to meet. For more information, call 707-556-8765 or visit their website www.lomavistafarm.org

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