October 2021 Edition

Join Us to Discuss By-District Elections in Brea

Like many cities in our region, Brea is faced with developing voting districts for use during future City Council elections. A by-district election system is one in which the City is physically divided into separate voting districts. Per the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), Brea is seeking community input to determine how to best map by-district election boundaries. Be a part of the process and join us on Wednesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers for a Pre-Draft Map Public Hearing. Attend the meeting, in person or via Zoom, to learn more about by-district elections and to share your input. Now is your opportunity to have your voice heard. What would districts mean to you? What would you consider your district to be? Let us hear from you and make your permanent mark to shape Brea’s future! For more information, please visit cityofbrea.net/districting.

Brea Receives an American Planning Association Award

Last month, the City received an Award of Merit from the California Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) for its Brea Connecting the Core Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The plan was a collaborative effort between the City and the community to prepare a long-range plan for the heart of the City. 

Landscape Improvement Projects Update

The landscape improvement projects for the medians located on Associated Road and North Associated Road parkways, from Lambert Road to Sleepy Hollow Lane, have been completed. Landscape improvements for the Lambert Road medians, from Pointe Drive to Kraemer Boulevard, are substantially complete. The new landscaping includes low water use trees and plants like agave, aloe, lantana, and bougainvillea. Both projects updated the existing irrigation systems to drip systems in order to increase water conservation and avoid overspray onto adjacent sidewalks or roadways.

New Exhibit Opening at Brea Gallery

The Brea Gallery is proud to announce its winter exhibition Drawn to Paper: Fresh Perspectives in Mixed Media that will be on view from October 9 – December 10, 2021. For this exciting, new approach to an invitational exhibition, many talented artists who have shown their art at the Brea Gallery over the last few years are welcomed back to fill the space with fresh, new mixed media works on paper. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. General Admission is $3 and Brea residents get in free.

>> Visit BreaGallery.com for more information.

North Hills West and East Tracts Water Main Replacement

The construction for the Brea Water Main Replacement Project in the North Hills West and East Tracts has now been completed. The improvements have upgraded the water distribution, sewer capacity, street condition, and accessibility for this neighborhood. This project constructed water and sewer infrastructure including water mains, a sewer main on Northwood Avenue, from Sandalwood to La Canada Drive, rehabilitated the pavement on various streets, and updated ADA ramps within the North Hills Tract Subdivision.

Upcoming Performances at the Curtis Theatre

To end the year, the Curtis Theatre has some phenomenal performances coming up. There is something for everyone, beginning with the symphonic sounds of The Orchestra Collective of Orange County on October 23 and 24. Then, the musical theatre celebration of All Together Now stops by on November 12 and 13. And last, the harmonious holiday antics of Christmas with the Alley Cats returns from November 26–28.

>> Tickets and information are available at CurtisTheatre.com.

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