December 2022 Edition

The community is invited to the City’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. on the front steps of the Brea Civic & Cultural Center. Join us and enjoy this holiday tradition as we light up the holiday tree and put everyone in a holiday mood. Watch the children's eyes sparkle when Santa Claus arrives. There will be musical performances, refreshments, and magical snow fall. Plus, there will be an opportunity to take professional 5" x 7" photos with Santa himself, for just $5. 

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Gift Giving Donation Opportunities 

Brea families and individuals find themselves in need throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season. If you are considering donating this year, the Brea Resource Center and Brea Senior Center are coordinating giving opportunities, like the Wish Tree, Angel Tree, and Adopt a Senior. Please call the Brea Resource Center at (714) 990-7150 or Brea Senior Center at (714) 990-7750.
 
There are also the Brea Fire Department Holiday Toy Drive, local food distributions, and BCEC will be collecting cash donations to provide gift cards to families and seniors in need. The community’s kindness makes a real difference to brighten up the outlook of families and individuals in need.

Reorganization Meeting

The Brea City Council will conduct its annual reorganization at its next regular meeting on Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. During this time, a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem will be chosen from among the Council. The community is invited to attend. If you cannot make it in person, you can stream the City Council meeting on Brea's live Government Access channel which can be viewed on Spectrum TV channel 3 or AT&T U-verse channel 99.

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Trash Collection Reminders During the Holiday

Due to the holidays, there will be no trash collection on December 26, 2022 and January 2, 2023. When there is no collection service due to a holiday, service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Need to recycle your holiday tree? This season’s collection dates will be from December 27 – January 7. For more information, please contact Republic Services at 714-238-2444 or visit republicservices.com

Holiday Hours

The City of Brea would like to remind you of our hours during the Christmas and New Year holidays:

• City of Brea Administrative Offices will be closed December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023.
• Brea Community Center/Fitness Center will be closed on December 24 -25 and January 1. Hours will be limited on December 26, from 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and on December 31, from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• The Brea Senior Center will be closed December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023.
• The Curtis Theatre Box Office will be closed December 24, 2022 – January 2, 2023.

Holiday Safety Tips from our Police and Fire Departments

The Brea Police Department wants to help you have a safe and cheerful holiday season. With increased shopping and travel over the next few months, keep these tips in mind.

• Lock it. Take it. Keep it. – theft from vehicles is a highly reported crime during the holiday season; do not leave items of value in your car in plain sight.
• Plan deliveries – to deter thefts, have packages delivered to a designated area like work or when you will be home.
• Do not leave property unattended – do not place purses in shopping carts, leave a cell phone on a restaurant table, or leave a wallet on a counter when paying.
• Protect your home – keep all doors and windows locked to decrease chances of being burglarized. Install exterior lighting and cameras. If traveling, ask a neighbor to watch your home. Put timers on interior and exterior lights. Stop newspaper, mail, and other deliveries. Sign up for a vacation house check.
• Be aware of surroundings – do not be distracted in crowded area, personal belongings are at risk. Limit cell phone use in public places and don’t carry social security cards or passports.
• Personal safety – park in well-lighted, well-traveled areas.
• If you see something, say something – contact the Brea Police Department to report suspicious activity at (714) 990-7911.

Here are some reminders from the Brea Fire Department to keep your home fire safe this holiday season when choosing the right tree.

• Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.
• Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2” from the base of the trunk and remember to add water daily to the tree stand.
• Keep the tree at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, candles, heat vents, or lights.
• Use lights that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use.
• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords.
• Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.
• Always turn off tree lights before leaving the house or going to bed.
• Recycle the tree when it is dry. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage. Place outside to have the tree recycled.

2023 Parking Permits on Sale

If you use on-street, overnight parking in Brea, be sure to order your new overnight parking permit for 2023. Without a visible 2023 parking permit beginning in January, vehicles can be ticketed if left on public streets between the hours of 2:00 – 6:00 a.m. To renew, visit www.cityofbrea.net/parkingpermits.

Housing Rehabilitation Program

Brea’s Housing Rehab Program can help finance many home repairs, such as roof leaks, cracks, termite damage, plumbing leaks, water damage, electrical problems, etc. The City of Brea manages federal funds, allocated through the County of Orange, to help Brea families finance home repairs. Program funds are based on availability and applicants must meet income and other general criteria, such as:

• Home must be in the City of Brea
• Owner must live in the home
• Occupants must meet the County’s low-income requirements

For more details about the program, please visit www.CityofBrea.net/HousingRehabilitationProgram .

If you are a contractor interested in getting on the list of vendors, please fill out a Contractor Interest Form or call 714-671-4461.

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