Fullerton Community Newsletter - September 24, 2021

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Vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. As the Orange County Health Care Agency focuses on delivering vaccines to our most vulnerable population and hard-to-reach communities, individuals who have not yet received their initial vaccine series are encouraged to visit any local pharmacy or healthcare provider, or go online to Vaccines.gov, MyTurn.ca.gov or Othena.com, to schedule a vaccination appointment. See where vaccines are available near you here.

City of Fullerton Updates

Fullerton Pays Tribute to Dodgers Legend Tommy Lasorda and Remembers His Wife Jo Lasorda

On the day that would have been legendary Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda’s 94th birthday, the community celebrated the Hall of Famer with a day of festivities and tributes.

Mayor Bruce Whitaker and Councilmembers officially declared Wednesday, September 22 as Tommy Lasorda Day.

The day kicked off with a signing ceremony with Tollo, Italy, declaring Fullerton and Tollo as official Sister Cities. An olive tree was planted in a garden outside of City Hall to symbolize the new relationship.

The city also remembers Jo Lasorda, Tommy Lasorda's wife of 70 years, who passed away Monday in her Fullerton home.

Other tributes throughout the day included a viewing of the video "Italian/American Baseball Families," which was shown at the Fullerton Community Center and a ceremony in which baseball greats such as Mike Scioscia and Eric Karros spoke and paid tribute to Lasorda.

Fullerton City Council Proclaims September Library Card Sign-Up Month

On September 21, Mayor Bruce Whitaker and the Fullerton City Council proclaimed September Library Card Sign-Up Month in Fullerton and encouraged everyone to visit the library to take part in the festivities. The Fullerton Public Library is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month by giving away free Calm Kits to everyone who signs up for a new library card or updates their existing one. Each calm kit includes a set of colored pencils, two coloring activities, a journal notebook, a bag of chamomile tea, a galaxy stress ball, an FPL sticker, a combination stylus/pen, and The Most Calm and Chill Bibliography of All Time. Get your Calm Kit today and enjoy free books, DVDs, e-books, digital audiobooks and more with your new library card!

Redistricting Advisory Commission Now Accepting Applications

The Fullerton City Council adopted a resolution to form a Redistricting Advisory Commission on September 21, 2021.

Each Council Member will directly appoint one member to the Commission. At its first meeting, the five directly-appointed members will appoint two additional at-large members to the Commission.

The Commission will assist City Council with requirements of the 2021 post-Census redistricting process, including creation of new district election maps, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and other laws and regulations.

Commission members must be Fullerton residents, at least 18 years old and may not be an elected official of the local jurisdiction or family member, staff member or paid campaign staff of an elected official of the local jurisdiction (Elections Code Section 23002(c)).

The City will accept applications from qualified applicants until October 4, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Interested persons can apply online at

https://fullerton.granicus.com/boards/forms/145/apply.

For more information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 738-6350 or visit at 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA.

FAQ - Overnight & Street Sweeping Parking Citations

When was the Overnight Parking Ordinance enacted?

A: The regulation on overnight parking ordinance (section 8.44.080) was enacted in the 1970s to reduce the opportunity for vehicle-related crimes, enhance neighborhood aesthetics, allow for efficient street sweeping, and improve access for emergency, utility, or road repair vehicles.

When was the Street Sweeping Ordinance enacted?

A: The ordinance (section 8.33.220) was enacted in the 1980s to allow roads to be cleared of debris that would eventually make its way into the stormwater system. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), regulates stormwater pollution for municipal separate storm sewer systems and it is within their best practice to ensure cities conduct street sweeping for those streets that consistently generate trash and debris.

What day of the week is my street swept?

A Map of Street Sweeping can be found on the City of Fullerton website.

Why have parking tickets increased recently?

A: Although the overnight and street sweeping ordinances have been in place for several years, the City’s enforcement efforts over the past several years have been limited due to reduced staffing levels. To address this issue, in 2019, the City of Fullerton contracted with SP+ to perform parking enforcement for overnight parking, street sweeping, and downtown parking. The first phase consisted of one parking enforcement contractor to ensure that collected revenues would cover contractor costs. Once financial feasibility was established, the initial plan increased parking enforcement staff from one to three contractors. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City suspended parking enforcement as stay at home orders were implemented by the State.

Enforcement activities subsequently resumed again on April 5, 2021, with one staff member. The public was made aware of resumed enforcement via the City’s social media pages, website, Community Newsletter, City Council meetings.

In the near term, with the implementation of new street sweeping signs, parking enforcement staffing will increase from one to three persons.

Why are there new street sweeping signs going up in my neighborhood?

A: The City is required to have regular street sweeping as part of its stormwater program. The street sweeping program helps clean our streets by removing brake dust, litter, and debris before these contaminants enter our storm drains and ultimately travel to our beaches and ocean. When cars are parked in the street sweeper path, the cleaning is much less effective. To notify Fullerton residents and businesses when street sweeping occurs in their area, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-50, authorizing the Public Works Department to post street sweeping signs city-wide. The signs indicate the street sweeping schedule and are often posted at the entrances of neighborhoods. While the City will be mailing information in areas with new signs, please note that installing new street signs themselves sends a notification that increased enforcement will begin in the area. Once signage is posted, there will be a two-week grace period with warning citations issued during that time.

I have a question about the street sweeping schedule and signs in my neighborhood. Who can I contact?

A: Please contact the Public Works Maintenance Division at maintenance@cityoffullerton.com or by calling 714-738-6897.

I have a question about parking enforcement. How can I get more information?

A: Please visit Fullerton Police Department Parking Citation page at: https://www.cityoffullerton.com/government/departments/police/how-do-i-pages/parking-citations?locale=en

Latest Programming

Emergency Preparedness Kits

The Fullerton Community Center is working hard to help older adults prepare for any emergency.

Distribution of free emergency preparedness supplies Monday, September 27 from 10:00—12 noon. Must be an OC resident age 60+ Click on the image to find out more!

Discover Fullerton on Foot LIVE

Experience Discover Fullerton on Foot Live with host Aimee Aul. How did the Great Depression and New Deal transform life in Fullerton? Learn all about it on a fun and informative walking tour New Deal Fullerton Saturday, September 25. Click on the image to find out more.