July 2021 Edition

Celebrating Our Nation's Independence

This weekend we will be celebrating our nation’s independence. Join us and the rest of the community at City Hall Park on Saturday, July 3rd for the Annual Country Fair! Patriotic festivities begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 3:00 p.m. They include live entertainment, recreational swimming, a kiddie parade, a dog parade, a classic car show, food, games, exhibits, and a Market Place area featuring handmade gifts. Walk-up COVID-19 vaccines will also be available.

>> Click here to see the Fair’s entertainment schedule.

However you choose to celebrate, please keep in mind the safety of our community when it comes to the use of illegal fireworks. They are dangerous and can be harmful to you, your property, and your pets. Additionally, fireworks pose a serious fire hazard, especially in Brea with our open space and wildlands. Sparks from fireworks can travel to nearby homes or brush and ignite a fire. Moreover, the sale, use, or discharge of all fireworks are strictly prohibited in Brea, even the “safe and sane” variety sold in other cities. If you are able to identify the exact location of someone using fireworks in our City, please report it by calling the Brea Police Department’s non-emergency line at 714-990-7911. Violators face a fine of up to $1,000.

Make Water Conservation a California Way of Life

In response to new state regulations, the Brea City Council activated Level 1 of the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan to promote water conservation. Changes were made to the plan, and some notable ones are highlighted below.

• May to September, outdoor watering is limited to four days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday).
• October to April, outdoor watering is limited to two days per week (Monday & Friday).
• Outdoor watering is prohibited between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and is limited to 10 minutes per station.

Alternate schedules, or other exceptions to the plan, can be petitioned to the City Water Superintendent by calling 714-990-7691. Thank you for doing your part to conserve water!

Walk-Up COVID Vaccines at the Country Fair

The Orange County Health Care Agency is hosting a walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Brea on Saturday, July 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Country Fair. Stop by City Hall Park for your vaccine and stay for the patriotic festivities!

Arovista Park Modernization Outreach

The City is embarking on a comprehensive modernization of Arovista Park. To assist with this effort, we want to hear from you. Join us for a Public Outreach Meeting on Thursday, July 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Brea Senior Center to share your thoughts on park elements. The elements can include the sports fields, north parking lot and restrooms, playground and south restroom, amphitheater, and the Tracks at Brea Trail. Plans to renovate the Skate Park are already in the works. If you cannot attend the outreach meeting, we encourage you to take the online survey to share your thoughts. The survey will be available until August 10, 2021.

>> Share your thoughts! Complete the survey here.

Parking Enforcement Resumes

Beginning July 6, the Brea Police Department will resume all parking enforcement duties. This includes the enforcement of overnight parking. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to accommodate more vehicles needing to park on City streets, overnight parking enforcement was suspended. Make sure your overnight parking permit(s) has been renewed for this year, or apply for any additional ones needed. Permit stickers are removable and can be used on any of the vehicles listed in your account. Parking permits are available for $20 online.

>> Click here to purchase a permit online or for more information.

Brea Fire Department Releases Annual Report

The Brea Fire Department has recently released its 2020 Annual Report. Learn about the department, the number of incidents they’ve responded to, response times, their involvement in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more.

>> View the full report here.

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