June 2021 Edition

Summer Activities Return in Brea

Mark your calendars for a fun summer filled with community events and activities you look forward to each year. With many of the COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, the City’s Community Services Department is planning an exciting summer with the return of many activities and events. Online registration is now open for swim lessons at The Plunge, with limited capacity. More details are below. Family Films are also back at Arovista Park beginning Friday, June 18. In addition, new boutiques are happening, along with performances at the Curtis Theatre, and exhibitions at the Brea Art Gallery. Mark your calendars for the 41st annual Country Fair taking place on Saturday, July 3 at City Hall Park. Plus, the all-new Home Beautification Contest where residents decorate the outside of their homes with patriotic flair for a chance to win $100. Tiny Tots, Summer Day Camp, many half-day camps, and activities are available all summer long for kids.

For more information on these summer activities and more, view our Summer brochure, or visit the City’s website at cityofbrea.net.

A Reminder That Fireworks Are Prohibited in Brea

With the 4th of July holiday next month, we want to remind you of Brea’s ban on fireworks. The sale, use, or discharge of all fireworks are prohibited in the City, even the “safe and sane” variety sold in other cities. Fireworks are dangerous and can be harmful to you, your property, and your pets. They are also a serious fire hazard as sparks from fireworks can travel to nearby homes or brush and ignite a fire.

If you are able to identify the exact location of someone using fireworks, please report it to Brea Police Department's non-emergency line at 714-990-7911. Violators face up to a $1,000 fine. Please help keep our community safe by adhering to Brea’s ban on fireworks.

Overnight Parking Enforcement to Resume

In response to the pandemic’s Stay-at-Home Order, overnight parking enforcement was suspended to accommodate more vehicles that needed to park on City streets. Recently, the Order was lifted. Beginning July 6, the Brea Police Department will resume all parking enforcement duties. This includes the enforcement of overnight parking. Please note, the permit sticker is removable and can be used on any of the vehicles listed in your account. It is to be placed inside the windshield on the lower left driver’s side.

Now is the time to make sure your overnight parking permit(s) has been renewed for the year, or if you need to apply for additional permits. Parking permits for 2021 are currently available online for $20. For more information, or to purchase a permit, call 714-671-4406, or visit cityofbrea.net/parkingpermits.

Annual Slurry Seal Project Completed

The 2021 Slurry Seal Project was completed last month. The work involved crack sealing and slurry sealing approximately 600,000 square feet of pavement on streets east of Brea Boulevard and north of Imperial Highway. In an effort to keep the community informed, City staff and the contractor handed out Construction Notifications to residents within the project area and message boards were used on Birch Street to notify the public.

Construction to Begin on Carbon Canyon Road

Caltrans has notified the City that they are preparing to begin construction of a project that will resurface a section of State Route 142, also known as Carbon Canyon Road. The project includes all lanes in both directions from half a mile east of Brea Hills Avenue to the San Bernardino County line. Signs will be placed throughout the project area to notify motorists. Beginning the week of June 13, construction will start with lane closures. The closures will occur at night, Monday through Thursday from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., and Fridays the closure will be extended to 7:00 a.m. Please drive safely in the area.

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

As of May 23, 56% of Brea residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. In order to best meet the changing needs of residents, the County of Orange will be closing its Super POD vaccine sites at the Anaheim Convention Center, OC Fair & Event Center, Soka University, and Santa Ana College on Saturday, June 5. They will be shifting operations to an expanding network of mobile vaccination PODs. The location and appointment details will be posted on Othena.com as they become available. Vaccines also continue to be available through health care providers, including hospitals, pharmacies, and health clinics, along with large retail pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Costco, Target, and Albertsons.

LATEST NEWS

Swim Lessons at The Plunge

The Brea Plunge will be open this summer for modified swim lessons. There will be five class sessions from June 7 - August 12. Unlike previous years, registration will only be available online beginning June 1 for residents, and June 3 for non-residents. Visit cityofbrea.net/plunge for more information.

COVID-19 Vaccine Cards

Individuals who lost their CDC vaccination card after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at a County POD site can call the COVID-19 hotline at 714-834-2000, or email the OC Health Care Agency’s Immunization Assistance Program at IAP@ochca.com to request a replacement card.

Orange County in Yellow Tier

As of May 19, Orange County moved into the Yellow Tier allowing most businesses to re-open or increase capacity. The State also announced it will keep its existing mask guidance until June 15 when the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy is anticipated to be retired. For more information, visit cityofbrea.net/covid19.