Bi-Weekly Report - City of Vallejo

City Manager’s Bi-Weekly Report
Volume 4, Issue 3 | December 11, 2015
Daniel E. Keen, City Manager
Hot Topics
Vallejo Post Office Closes Escrow
In This Issue
The City has reached a major milestone with the
United States Postal Service (USPS) Main Post
Office, currently located at 485 Santa Clara Street.
The City closed escrow on the purchase of the
property at 485 Santa Clara Street to enable construction of the second phase of the Vallejo Station
Parking Structure.
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Regional Measure 2 funds were the primary funding source for the future Vallejo Parking Structure. Due to the significance of these transit related projects,
regional transportation funds were made available to purchase the land, and
the relocation of the Vallejo Main Post Office; including, purchase of an alternative site and construction of their new state-of-the-art facility.
The USPS has terminated their Lease Purchase Option on the land, and has
awarded a contract for the design and construction of their new Vallejo Main
Post Office, to be located at 2635 Napa Street. The new facility will contain
their central carrier annex, as well as a retail component – similar to the facility
at 485 Santa Clara Street. Although the new location is centrally located, the
City and the USPS will work together to find an alternate downtown location for
retail operations to continue to serve the downtown customers.
The USPS is tentatively scheduled to open its new facility next year.
Vallejo Police Department Releases Video
on Community Engagement
The Vallejo Police Department released a new short length video which reflects
upon contemporary policing and community relationships. VPD worked with
Dolphin Graphics Inc. to create this documentary style video over several
months, highlighting the many local events, venues and community gatherings
where police are re-engaging with the community.
Dolphin Graphics recording crews worked with full
autonomy to freely record, edit and produce the
video without any influence or input from the police
department. The video is available online, and
more information can be found at VPD’s website.
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Hot Topics
Personnel
Community
Developing
Vallejo
Beautifying
Vallejo
Program
& Project
Updates
Futures List
Events
Communicate
With Us
Water System Rate Study Update
The Public Works Department will be presenting an update on the water rate
study to City Council at the upcoming Council meeting on December 15. A final
recommendation on water rate changes will be given to City Council in February 2016.
Public Works staff will be hosting several meetings and open houses to explain
the current water distribution system and its challenges to citizens in late December through the end of February. Any groups (15 or more) who would like a
representative
to
come
speak
may
email
a
request
to
[email protected]. To date, there are several public meetings
scheduled throughout Vallejo listed at www.vallejowater.org.
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Vallejo Fire
Department’s
Toys for Tots
Drive in Full
Swing
The Fleming Hill Water Treatment Plant will also offer one-hour tours to interested residents on January 7, 2016 and February 4, 2016 at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 1
p.m., and 2 p.m. Individuals wishing to attend must RSVP at 707-648-4307 at
least two days prior to the tour. More information is available at
www.vallejowater.org.
Personnel
New Hire
Dina Tasini, Planning Manager
On November 30, Dina joined the City of Vallejo as the new
Planning Manager, bringing over 25 years of planning and community development experience in both the public and private
sectors. Dina has been involved in downtown specific plans,
drafting of General Plans, military base closure projects, housing element updates, historic preservation, and commercial revitalization.
Dina most recently served as the Planning Manager for the City of Martinez.
She previously served as the Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development for Martinez. Dina also worked for a number of years as a contractor planner working on projects in Vallejo, Martinez, Oakland, Alameda and Albany. Dina attended the University of California at San Diego, where she focused on urban studies and planning. In 1985, she received her Master’s in
Urban Planning at the University of California at Los Angeles.
Recognition
Baljinder Gill, Office Administrative Intern
The Building Division would like to recognize Baljinder Gill for
her efforts in converting building permit’s physical archive to
digital format and her hard work in furthering the Building Division’s technology goals.
In June 2015, Baljinder began working with the Records Man2
Each year, Vallejo’
Fire Department (VFD)
partners with the Marine Corps Toys for
Tots program and the
Salvation Army to help
local families in need
enjoy the holidays.
All fire stations will
serve as collection
points for toy donations. We ask that all
toys donated are new
& unwrapped. Cash
and check donations
are also accepted,
payable to: USMC
Toys for Tots. To date,
VFD has already received over 1,000 toy
donations. Help us
reach the goal of
10,000 and make a
difference in our community this holiday
season!
agement Unit which is charged with organizing building permits, plans and construction documents. As of November, Baljinder has helped the Building Division scan 8.56 acres of plans and documents. After scanning, she conducts
quality control review and uploads the files to the permit system and recycles
the hardcopies. Baljinder averages 40.6 GB of data conversion a month,
providing the Building Division with a user-friendly electronic archives for all
divisions working in land development.
Currently, she is working on workflow analysis and data structure elements for
the Building Division’s eFile Cabinet Electronic Document Management System to convert permit records currently on microfiche and microfilm. The Building Division appreciates Baljinder’s efforts and her continued quest for excellence.
Derek Crutchfield, Recycling Coordinator
Derek was recruited to the Board of Directors of the Solid
Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Gold Rush
Chapter. He is one of 22 directors who will meet six times a
year to conduct work on behalf of the Board. The local chapter
is active in training resource management professionals and
implementing legislation in Sacramento related to local government agencies.
Public Works Water Maintenance Staff are
Putting to Use their Confined-Space Training
Several Public Works employees received special training to perform work in
confined spaces that can present hazards and potentially dangerous working
conditions.
In this photo, a Public
Works Maintenance employee is shown working on
an air relief valve assembly
located on the City’s water
supply line from the North
Bay Aqueduct. Following
safety standards, an attendant is standing just outside the entry. The attendant stays on the surface and documents the
level of oxygen in the confined space and assists the worker.
The green metal in the picture is the emergency evacuation crane which has a
cable attached to a harness worn by the maintenance worker. Also shown in
the picture is a black cable, a part of the air monitoring device that gives an
alarm when oxygen percentage in the air drops to an unsafe level. More confined-space training is scheduled for December for Fleming Hill Water Treatment staff.
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Employment
Opportunities
The City is pleased to
offer the following
opportunities:
City Manager’s Office
Student Intern
Communications
Operator I (911)
Communications
Operator II
Police Cadet
Police Officer Lateral
Police Officer (Entry
Level)
Housing and Community Development Division
The Housing and Community Development Division held a Housing Choice
Voucher Program Management training for staff on December 10. Provided by
Nan McKay and Associates, a recognized expert in the field of federal housing
programs, the training discussed the overall management of the Housing
Choice Voucher Program. Topics included: policy development, wait list management, program utilization, and program integrity. A goal of the program is to
give staff the confidence that they are administering the program in compliance
with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. In
addition to City staff, neighboring Housing Authorities and even staff from Oregon and Missouri were invited to participate.
Community
Be the Match
The City is proud to sponsor the “Be the Match” bone marrow donor registry in
honor of a tiny hero named Anthony, a four-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome Type 2 (XLP2), or Duncan’s
syndrome. XLP2 is a rare genetic condition where the immune system does
not work properly, and occurs in approximately 1 out of 5 million males.
Anthony is from Northern California
and has family living in Vallejo.
The “Be the Match” donor registry will
be held on Wednesday, December 16,
from 1 to 4 p.m. in City Council Chambers.
Like Anthony, thousands of patients
are in need of a bone marrow transplant to survive. Joining the Registry
takes 10-15 minutes and consists of
completing a consent form and taking
a mouth swab. Anyone interested in
joining must be between the ages of
18 and 44, and in good health.
Solano County Woman of the Year
The 2016 Women’s History Month Luncheon
Committee is now accepting nominations for
“Woman of the Year.” The theme, “Working to
Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in
Public Service and Government,” will honor one
woman who has helped shape Solano County history and its future through
public service and government, influencing public policy, and working to help
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build viable institutions and organizations throughout the County. The honoree
will be recognized at the 2016 Annual Women’s History Month Luncheon, sponsored by North Bay Healthcare, in March 2016.
Nominations are open to women residing in Solano County who have played an
integral role in the development or implementation of projects or events that benefit Solano County in government or public service sectors. County library employees, current elected officials, and members of the Solano County Library
Foundation are not eligible for nomination.
Nomination forms are available online and are due by January 18, 2016. Completed forms can be sent electronically, or mailed to:
Solano County Women’s History Month Committee
601 Kentucky Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
For more information about nomination criteria, visit the Solano County Library
Foundation website.
Vallejo Police Department Dinner With the Chief Event
More than 175 citizens gathered at the 2nd Annual "Dinner
with the Chief" event held in the Joseph Room at the JFK Library on December 1 at 6:30 p.m. During the event citizens
were recognized for their efforts in helping maintain Neighborhood Watch Programs under the direction of Police Assistant
Tina Encarnacion. Honorees included Donna Gillies, who was
recognized as Neighborhood Watch Captain of the Year.
Also recognized were nine employees with the Grounds
Maintenance section and two Public Works Maintenance employees for their rapid response to neighborhood quality-of-life
issues, and for creating a great working relationship with the Police Department’s Community Services Section. This crew has picked up and disposed
over 671,000 pounds of illegally dumped trash in Vallejo.
Chief Andrew Bidou also introduced Ken Carbone and Diane Shoemaker of Dolphin Graphics, who created the latest Vallejo Police Department public relations
video currently featured on the City’s website, Facebook and YouTube. The Vallejo Police Department thanks all who attended this event to recognize those
who are making a difference in Vallejo.
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Local Students
Visit
Fire Station #25
On November 18, Fire
Station 25 opened its
doors for students
from Elsa Widenmann
Elementary School.
During their visit, students toured the station and a fire engine,
and learned how Vallejo Firefighters operate fire hoses and extinguish fires. Staff
also taught the students the importance
of functioning smoke
detectors and how to
“stop, drop and roll.”
Vallejo Police Department and World AIDS Day
In support of the Solano AIDS Coalition, the City of Vallejo recognized World
AIDS Day with activities, music, and red ribbons on the steps of City Hall. Family, friends and representatives of those who have passed away due to the disease, took this time to honor their loved ones. Sergeant Brenton Garrick attended the event and spoke about the importance of education and public
awareness of HIV and AIDS.
Vallejo Police Department Coffee with the Cops
The Vallejo Police Department hosted “Coffee with the Cops” at the St. Vincent’s Memorial Center on December 3. Chief Andrew Bidou greeted parishioners and residents, and discussed the recent holiday patrols, department
staffing, information on the recent placement of a sexual predator, as well as
the newly debuted PD public relations video. Several officers and staff were on
hand to answer questions regarding the department's latest initiatives. The
VPD would like to thank the staff of St. Vincent’s Church for helping host this
event.
Coffee with the Cops is a monthly event held at various locations and times
throughout the city. If you would like to host this event in the near future,
please contact Sergeant Brenton Garrick at [email protected]
with your ideas and suggestions.
Public Works puts the Finishing Touches on Downtown
in Advance of the Mad Hatter Holiday Festival
The Public Works Department was hard at work the first week of December in
anticipation of the December 5 Mad Hatter Holiday Festival. Preparations included checking tree lights lining the parade route, pruning trees to accommo6
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date larger parade floats,
placing ”No Parking” signs,
and mowing the grass area
behind the JFK library. The
tree behind City Hall was
strung with over 7,000 lights
and topped with a starshaped topper illuminated by
2,000 lights.
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Commercial Fisherman Make Berth
at Vallejo Municipal Marina
Commercial fisherman and their vessels are docked at
the Vallejo Municipal Marina awaiting the opening of crab
season. With a beautiful guest dock measuring 450 feet
long, commercial vessels use the area to offload their
catch onto transport trucks on Mare Island.
However, the crab season has been temporarily postponed. California Department of Fish and Wildlife has delayed the opening of both Dungeness and Rock Crab
season because of the health risks associated with high
levels of domoic acid in the crab. California lawmakers,
scientists, and crabbers have been meeting regularly to
discuss the continued delay. Recent crab samples show that the situation is
improving, with levels in Half Moon Bay, San Francisco and Morro Bay have
tested clean. If the entire region achieves safe levels for two consecutive
weeks, the health advisory can be lifted and crab season will begin.
Developing Vallejo
Vallejo Times-Herald Relocation
In late October, the Building Division issued a tenant improvement permit for the Dream Center building located at
420 Virginia Street in anticipation of the Vallejo TimesHerald Newspaper relocating to the site. The 4,776 square
foot building previously housed light manufacturing and assembly, and with the newspaper moving in, the project expands the presence of office uses in the Downtown.
An application is pending for a use permit to establish a showroom and retail/
wholesale distribution facility for a cabinet display and counter top business at
460 Curtola Parkway, the previous location of the Times-Herald offices.
Developing
Vallejo
Division
Webpages
Central Permit
Center
Building Division
Economic
Development Division
Engineering Division
Fire Prevention
Planning Division
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Chipotle Opening Completes Development of Northgate Corner
Chipotle Mexican Grill held their grand opening on December 1. Located at 1195 Admiral
Callaghan Lane, the Mexican food restaurant
is in a new 2,200 square foot modern dining
space with two outdoor dining patios, providing
a combined total of 103 seats.
Vallejo Chamber of
Commerce Holds
Meeting on Mare
Island
During a soft opening on November 29 and
30, the restaurant served meals to over 600
patrons. Using the slogan, “Food with Integrity,” Chipotle’s menu includes burritos, tacos,
burrito bowls and salads with non-genetically modified ingredients. The new
eatery has approximately 35 employees, of which 80 percent are Vallejo residents.
Re-roofing of Vallejo Parents Nursery School
The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) and
Vallejo Parents Nursery School have negotiated a
five year lease with an option to renew for another
five years at 500 Amador Street. As part of the
lease renewal, GVRD will be re-roofing the building
and the City will re-pave the parking lot shared with
Children’s Wonderland. Vallejo Parents Nursery
School will continue to operate play-based education
for children and parents. The re-roofing work has already begun in anticipation
of the El Nino rainy season.
Spirit of Solano Luncheon
West America Bank and the Solano EDC hosted the 20th Annual Spirit of Solano Luncheon on December 3. The event allows local chambers of commerce
to highlight honorees who provide outstanding customer service, adaptability,
profitability and contributions to the community. Mayor Osby Davis, Councilmember Pippin Dew-Costa, Councilmember Rozzana Verder-Aliga, Community and Economic Development Director Andrea Ouse, Economic Development Manager Kathleen Diohep, and Senior Community Development Analyst
Annette Taylor attended the luncheon.
Honorees at the luncheon included: Tony and Sherry LaForte of Zio Fraedo’s;
members of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Solano County;
Elease Minor of Important Details, Inc.; members of the Solano County Black
Chamber of Commerce; Miriam Sammartino of the Law Office of Miriam Sammaratino; and Marilyn Hopkins of Touro University.
Lions Club Economic Development Update
On Tuesday, December 1, Community & Economic Development Director Andrea Ouse presented at the Vallejo Executive Lions Club meeting. In addition
to answering questions, Ouse presented the roles of the various Economic Development Department divisions, and gave a report on economic development
activity in Vallejo, including recent investment, major projects, business incentive programs, and initial expectations for 2016.
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On Thursday, November 12, Lennar Mare
Island and the Vallejo
Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee
hosted its annual special meeting at the
Mare Island Museum.
Lunch was provided by
Gracie’s Family BBQ.
Tom Sheaff of Lennar
elaborated on ongoing
clean-up efforts and
building rehabilitation
projects. City of Vallejo
Community & Economic Development Director Andrea Ouse presented Vallejo’s major
economic development
projects and available
business incentives. The meeting
was also attended by
Economic Development Division staff.
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Building Division
RECORDS PERMITS
INITIALIZED ISSUED
NOVEMBER
270
207
DAILY AVERAGES
19
15
COUNTER
VISITS
419
29
MONTH
TOTAL
896
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PERMIT TYPES PERMITS DAILY AVERAGE
RE-ROOF PERMITS
56
3.86
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PERMITS
52
3.59
Planning Division
For the month of November 2015, the Planning Division approved the following
permits:
Administrative Permits
4
Site Development
2
Sign Permit
2
Minor Use Permit
1
Public Notice
1
Second Unit
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During the period November 9 through December 4, 2015, the following inquiries were processed by the Planning Division:
Building Permit Application/Sign-offs
Zoning Questions
General Property Inquiries
Planning Application Questions
Business License Sign-offs
Code Enforcement Complaints
Miscellaneous Requests
103
52
39
33
30
25
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During the period November 9 through December 4, 2015, the following public
notices were processed:
Project Description
Project Location
Staff/
Commission
Decision
# of
Notices
Sent
Screening & Landscaping
Amendment
City-wide
Planning
Commission
157
460 Curtola Parkway
Planning
Commission
77
1805 Santa Clara
Street
Staff
30
New Single-Family Home
1781 Durrow Court
Staff
10
Unit Plan – Existing
Warehouse Reuse
101 Yolano Drive
Staff
7
Cabinet Display
Showroom
Public Notice – Home
Modification
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Engineering Division
During the period of October 1 through November 30, 2015 the following Public
Works permit applications were processed:
Excavation
Encroachment
Sidewalk
Street Closure
Grading
Improvement
Other Services
(i.e. Floodplain
certificate)
Tree
Totals
Oct.
31
7
3
3
1
3
Nov.
30
6
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
50
7
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Beautifying Vallejo
In most of the following cases, the City’s team of employees representing the
Neighborhood Law Program (NLP), Community Service Section (CSS), along
with Code Enforcement, Building, and Fire Prevention Divisions, work together
to fight blight and nuisance activity in an effort to restore the beauty of Vallejo
and increase the quality-of-life for Vallejo residents, businesses and visitors.
Voluntary Compliance
500 Wilson Avenue
A proactive inspection revealed an inoperable vehicle, a boat on unpaved surface and trash. A warning notice was issued, the owner was given additional
time, and compliance was secured.
A proactive inspection
addressed trash stored
outside and a vehicle
with expired registration. A warning notice
was issued and compliance was secured.
1626 Illinois Street
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101 Belvedere Court
Staff conducted a proactive inspection for items stored in the front of the property. A warning notice was issued and compliance was secured.
Neighborhood Law Program (NLP)
3321 Hazelwood Street
In 2013, after the passing of both owners, the property became a major health
and safety hazard for the community. On August 24, 2015, NLP attorneys successfully obtained an order appointing a receiver over the property. Through
the receivership action, the property has been completely rehabilitated and it
will be listed for sale in the near future.
2815 Webb Street
Since 2010, the property has been a major health and safety hazard for the
community. On August 24, 2015, NLP attorneys successfully obtained an order
appointing a receiver over the property. Through the receivership action, the
property has been completely rehabilitated and it will be listed for sale in the
near future.
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105 Revere Street
A proactive inspection
identified appliances
and debris in front of
the property. A warning
notice was issued and
compliance was secured by the reinspection date.
Public Works Clears Illegal Dumping to
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After receiving several complaints of trash receptacles left out and piles of
home furniture dumped in a complex on the 800 block of Daniels Avenue, the
Public Works Recycling Coordinator worked with Code Enforcement to ensure
compliance with trash collection and designated pick-up days (per Muni-Code
7.48). Leaving trash and recycling receptacles out throughout the week is not
only against the Municipal Code, but directly interferes with the City’s ability to
sweep the streets. As a result, fallen leaves in the street can travel to drains,
causing blockage and possible flooding. Residents with questions regarding
Code Enforcement may call the division office at (707) 648-4469 or visit their
webpage.
Street
Maintenance
Employee Stops
Citizen
from Illegally
Dumping
The City also received calls from residents regarding furniture and other home
goods left outside at a residential complex. Although the complex is responsible for removing the trash, the Public Works Grounds Maintenance crew
picked up all of the trash to quickly alleviate the hazard. The crew also took the
opportunity to remove some of the leaves that were lining the gutter. The
Grounds Maintenance crew has removed over 671,960 pounds of illegal dumping this year alone. You can report illegal dumping on public property using
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Public Works Engineering and SeeClickFix
Receive Community Accolade
A resident recently provided feedback through Code Enforcement regarding
the expedient work of the Engineering Division in removing two burnt houses
on Sacramento Street and the use of SeeClickFix to resolve community issues.
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An unnamed Street
Maintenance employee
stopped an individual
on December 8 from
dumping their belongings on Lincoln Road
East under the Springs
Road overpass. The
employee saw the
would-be “dumper” remove the belongings
from their vehicle and
place them on the
ground. After securing
compliance from the
dumper, the employee
took a picture of the
vehicle and the items,
and the dumping was
prevented.
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Traffic Crew Replaces Stolen Wire
The Traffic Maintenance team replaced 3,000 feet of copper wire on Admiral
Callaghan Lane the first week of December after the wire was stolen over
Thanksgiving weekend. The theft temporarily left several streetlights without
power. Caltrans is experiencing similar instances of stolen wire on many freeway ramps in Vallejo. Both agencies believe the thefts are related to the recent
spike in prices for recyclable metal.
This theft is the first time thieves have stolen wire on such a busy street. Several years ago when recyclable metal hit an all-time high, Public Works Maintenance crews back-filled pull boxes with concrete to prevent theft. In order to
deter theft from continuing in the Admiral Callahan area, crews will pour concrete on the recently repaired boxes as well.
Public Works Maintenance Sign Inventory Project
In mid-November, the Traffic Maintenance
section began working with Open Spatial and
Amigo Cloud to collect GIS and maintenance
information on every single traffic sign in Vallejo. The inventory will include the type of sign,
direction it faces, size, type of pole, and its
GPS location. Staff have also implemented a
rating system to determine the condition of the
sign so that a preventative maintenance
schedule can be created.
The Traffic Maintenance team is using seven
pre-programmed tablets to record the information gathered, which will then be used to provide more precise figures when
creating budgets and preventative maintenance programs. This information will
be updated in real-time by staff in the field when they are making repairs.
Comparative cities with similar lane miles that have already conducted a sign
inventory have, on average, about 30,000 signs. As of December 3, the Traffic
Maintenance section had collected data on over 5,000 signs.
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Vallejo’s
Participatory
Budgeting
in Harvard’s
Innovators
Network
The City of Vallejo’s
Participatory Budgeting
program, which was
named one of the “Top
10 Programs” in the
2015 Innovations in
American Government
Awards Program at
Harvard University’s
Kennedy School, was
recently featured on
Harvard’s Government
Innovators Network.
The annual awards
from Harvard’s Roy &
Lila Ash Center for
Democratic Governance and Innovation
recognizes and promotes excellence in
the public sector and
fosters innovative policy solutions to the 21st
century challenges of
governing.
Benicia Road Paving
The Street Maintenance section completed a large paving project to repair and
raise the elevation of the street on Benicia Road, just north of Columbus Parkway. This section of road has been notorious for flooding. Based on data collected regarding the existing roadway elevations, the roadway was redesigned,
and since the paving there has not been any flooding in the area.
Measure B Projects
City Council Approves 5
Cycle 3 Participatory Budgeting Projects
The Vallejo City Council approved five Participatory Budgeting projects that had been recommended by Vallejo voters in the October 24 – November 2 PB vote, setting the
stage to begin project implementation. The projects are the
outcome of an 8-month process project development phase
that resulted in a ballot with 19 project proposals submitted
by Vallejo stakeholders.
The approved projects are:
Afterschool Sports Program - Soccer & Basketball
Vallejo Firefighter Youth Academy
Waterfront History Arts Park
U Help Vallejo Kids Win - Afterschool Tech Program
School Roads Repair
After further direction from the City Council for specific projects, it is anticipated
that City Staff will work with implementing partners to develop contracts in early
2016. The City of Vallejo would like to thank all residents, volunteers and
stakeholders for participating in the third cycle of PB.
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Futures List
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The Future Agenda Items lists are used exclusively by City staff as a draft
working document for planning and tentative scheduling of agenda related
items and does not represent any final dates for placement and presentation to
the legislative body (City Council, Housing Authority and/or Successor Agency). The list provided is an abbreviated version including only the most significant policy and action items. The list is subject to change by staff and may not
represent all items that eventually will appear on any given final meeting agenda. Follow this link to view the Future’s List.
Planning Commission
City Clerk’s Office
Dawn Abrahamson
(707) 648-4527
Mayor & City
Council
City Boards
& Commission
City Agendas
& Videos
Approved Projects
At their meeting on November 2, 2015, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt a resolution approving amendments to the Vallejo Municipal
Zoning Code regarding nonconforming uses, structures and parcels. The
amendments will go next to the City Council for further public hearing.
Upcoming Projects
Upcoming projects tentatively scheduled to come before the Planning Commission include:
 Code Text Amendment – Zoning Updates
 Joint Meeting with GPWG & EVC – General Plan Update Preferred Growth
Scenarios
 Use Permit for a cabinet display showroom at 440 Curtola Parkway
Events
*Note: Events are subject to change. Please visit the City Calendar located on
the City’s Website for the most up-to-date information.
General Plan Working Group, Economic Vitality & Planning Commission Joint Special Meeting
Monday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mare Island Conference Center, 375
G Street
Council Special Meeting
Tuesday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers
Vallejo Housing Authority Meeting
Tuesday, December 15 at 6:45 p.m. in City Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers
Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee Meeting
Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Kyle’s Temple AME Zion Church, 912
Florida Street
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Mandatory CDBG/HOME Request for Proposals Briefing
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Wednesday, December 16 at 10:00 a.m. in City Council Chambers
Be the Match Marrow Donor Registry Drive for Four-Year-Old
Anthony
Wednesday, December 16 at 1:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers
Mandatory CDBG/HOME Request for Proposals Briefing
Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers
Oversight Board Special Meeting
Thursday, December 17 at 8:30 a.m.in City Council Chambers
Architectural Heritage & Landmarks Commission Meeting
Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers
Open City Hall Deadline: What are your priorities for community
development and housing in Vallejo?
Friday, December 18, all day
Vallejo Business Owner's Survey Deadline: Economic Development Department
Saturday, December 19, all day in Economic Development Department
Christmas Eve - City Hall Closed at Noon
Thursday, December 24
Christmas - City Hall Closed
Friday, December 25, all day
Communicate With Us
The City of Vallejo is eager to connect with residents, businesses and stakeholders. There are many ways to communicate and connect with City staff.
The following describes the number of people signing up to communicate with
the City and one another.
Growth
Nextdoor
Facebook Likes
City Communications Sign-up
October
October November 2 Total
317
9,400
333
31
3,622
38
53
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*Note: The City began using a sign-up sheet in January 2013.
11,760 people receive City Communications via e-mail.
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2,641
Currently,
SEECLICKFIX REPORT
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During the periods of November 10 to December 7, the following issues were
reported:
Illegal Dumping
Graffiti & Tagging
Streetlights & Traffic
Signals
Potholes
&
Street
Maintenance
Homeless
Encampments/Squatters
Water
ConservationRelated
Abandoned Vehicles
111
40
27
25
9
6
Daniel E. Keen
City Manager
(707) 648-4576
Michelle Straub
Executive
Assistant
to the City
Manager
(707) 648-4576
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Joanna Altman
Administrative
Analyst II
(707) 648-4362
Will Morat
Administrative
Analyst II
Alyssa Alford
Administrative
Analyst I
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