Fullerton Community Newsletter - February 25, 2022

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Fullerton to Unlock Energy Savings with Smart City Solutions

The City of Fullerton has contracted with NORESCO to implement an $8.4 million self-funding energy efficiency project that will save $12.1 million during the contract period, reduce the City’s carbon footprint, enable critical upgrades and create local jobs.

Funded entirely from generated savings, the project demonstrates that energy savings can help local governments tackle deferred maintenance while also expanding smart city technologies and distributed energy resources. To read more about the project click here.

Fullerton Selects Orange County Power Authority’s 70% Renewable Energy Tier

Commercial Service to Begin April, 2022

Residential Service to Begin October, 2022

At the February 1, 2022 City Council meeting the Fullerton City Council chose the “Smart Choice” plan as the default rate for all residential and commercial customers. All customers will be auto-enrolled into this plan with the option to opt-up, opt-down, or opt-out from the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA).

The “Smart Choice” plan provides 69% renewable energy content to customers.

With Fullerton being a member of the OCPA, it is estimated that carbon emissions will be reduced by nearly one million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) per year. Reducing emissions achieved by OCPA through renewable energy is equivalent to removing over 200,000 cars from the road. Once fully implemented, OCPA will serve over 820,000 residents and businesses.

You can learn more about this plan and all other plans by clicking the button below.

Smart Choice Plan

Fullerton PD Attends Huntington Beach Procession for Helicopter Pilot Nicolas Vella

The Fullerton Police Department sent one on duty and two support personnel to honor Helicopter Pilot Nicolas Vella from the Huntington Beach Police Department during his procession from Santa Ana to La Habra. Officer Vella, a 14-year veteran of the Huntington Beach Police Department, was a helicopter pilot aboard Huntington Beach Police Department’s airship, HB-1, when it crashed in Newport beach while responding to a call for service last Saturday night. His co-pilot was injured and is in stable condition. His wife and daughter survive officer Vella. The Fullerton Police Department sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends.

HB-1 helicopter would, on occasion, assist the Fullerton Police Department and residents on police calls for service.

Winter Reading for Grown-Ups Extended through March 15!

Great news for leisurely readers...now you can enjoy a little extra time to finish your book reviews and win that iPad! Through March 15, adults aged 18 and over are invited to participate in the Winter Reading experience by writing short reviews for books they have read. Participants can read mysteries, romances, cookbooks, craft and DIY books, graphic novels, manga, even children's books! Don't miss out on the fun this year: Pick up a handful of book review entry forms at the main library and tell us what you're reading. Every review that is completed and returned to the library is a chance to win fun weekly prizes and our fantastic grand prize: a brand-new iPad courtesy of the Friends of the Fullerton Public Library! Reviews will be posted inside the library and on the Fullerton Public Library’s social media. You can read the reviews we've received so far in the Library lobby.

Redistrict Fullerton - Public Maps

The Redistricting Advisory Commission held its second and final public hearing on February 23, 2022. The Commission received a report from the outreach team and the City’s demographer, Dr. Justin Levitt. Dr. Levitt reported the City received 11 public map submissions and three maps prepared by NDC based on community input. (All draft maps available online at Draft Maps - Laserfiche WebLink (cityoffullerton.com)).

After public comment and discussion, the Commission recommended Maps 111, 112 and 114 for City Council consideration. Please visit the link above to view all map submissions.

City Council meets on March 8, 2022 to consider the map recommendations and select a final map.

The Fair Maps Act requires posting the final map for consideration for seven days before a final public hearing to adopt the map. City Council will hold another Public Hearing on March 29, 2022 to adopt the final map.

How to Use Your Fire Extinguisher

Call 911. Never turn your back on a fire. Direct all of the extinguishing agent at the base of the fire. Use it until there are no visible flames, plus a little more. If the fire is out when the extinguisher is empty, get out. Get everyone and your pets out. Again, if the fire is not out call 911.

When Using a Fire Extinguisher be sure to P.A.S.S.

Latest Programming

Downtown Fullerton Farmer’s Market

Starting on April 7th, please come out and support your local Farmer’s Market! In addition to access to locally grown produce, this market will have live entertainment for guests to enjoy while shopping. Our market will occur at Downtown Plaza at 125 East, Wilshire Avenue on Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
We look forward to you joining us!

Wedding Show

The City of Fullerton invites you to attend our annual wedding show! Don’t miss your chance to meet with wedding professionals on April 9, 2022, from noon to 3 p.m. These experts can help plan the beginning stages of your wedding or give advice regarding the final touches of your big day. Admission is complimentary. Please register by clicking here. Hope to see you there!

Art at Home

Swing by the Community Center on Tuesday, March 8th, to pick up the materials needed to create a popsicle stick leprechaun! He can be made into a magnet or used as a garden stake to show your St. Patrick’s Day spirit. Reservations for materials can be made by clicking here.

NOCE Classes

NOCE Classes are back for the spring at the Fullerton Community Center. Try a fitness-based class or pick up a hobby, like knitting! As always, these classes are free of charge for seniors. Click here to look at the various classes you can sign up for today.