OC Supervisor Doug Chaffee and Fullerton Police Chief Jon Radus

OC Supervisor Doug Chaffee Gun Buy Back Program

OC Supervisor Doug Chaffee gave thanks to the Fullerton Police Department and seven other police departments that helped with the 2nd annual Gun Buy Back Program. The result of the two events was a total buyback of 757 guns, including 53 assault weapons.

“Assault weapons shoot multiple bullets until you take your finger off the trigger. So we are very glad to get those off the streets,” said Chaffee.

The gun buyback gives gift cards and gun locks in case they have other weapons that they need to have secured in their home. Guns that are unsecured are subjected to theft and end up back on the streets. Certificates were given to the Fullerton Police Department, Officer Jane Valencia, and Officer George Petersen for their participation in the program.

Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

The original Youth Commission was established on November 2, 2020. The purpose of this Commission was to provide insight into youth acheiveents, challenges, and needs within the community and to host an annual Youth in Government Day. Staff proposes several amendments to improve the structure and function of the committee.

1. Rename the Youth Commission to the Youth Advisory Committee
2. Increase membership from 9 to 17
3. Change the age requirement to a grade requirement of 7th to 12th
4. Remove GPA requirement
5. Increase the number of high school representatives from 5 to 7
6. Increase the number of 7th and 8th-grade representatives to five
7. Include all the duties
8. Follow the City Council at-large committee member appointment process

Alzheimer’s Orange County

Over 164,000 Orange County residents affected by dementia or mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s Orange County’s mission is to serve individuals with memory loss and those who support them. Since 1982, Alzheimer’s OC has been a dedicated resource center, providing quality care, support services, and partnering with local researchers to populate clinical trials to help find a cure.

For further information, please contact Fullerton Public Library at 714-738-6396.

Orange County Vector Control District

The mosquito is the most dangerous vector in the world they kill more people than any other animal. Other vectors are red imported fire ants, rats, fleas, ticks, and filth flies.

What you need to know:

Invasive mosquitoes must acquire the virus from an infected human. Example: Infected traveler returning from an area with active transmission of Zika.

The California Department of Public Health acknowledges that the risk of transmission of the Zika virus in California is low. Factors contributing to our lowered risk are the use of window screens, air conditioning, and comprehensive mosquito control and education programs.

There is no cure for Zika. Mosquito breeding source elimination and bite prevention is the only way to prevent the spread of this virus.

Mosquito Life Cycle

The invasive, black-and-white mosquitoes can lay their eggs individually along the waterline of any container. This reduces the effectiveness of “dump and drain!”

These mosquitoes can live and complete their life cycle either indoors or outdoors. Eggs are laid along the waterline of any water-holding container, such as flower vases, plant saucers, buckets, used tires, and even plants that hold water like bamboo or bromeliads. Eggs can remain alive for years and hatch into larvae when conditions are right.
What to look for:

• Small, black mosquitoes with white stripes
• Mosquitoes that are active and bite during the day — even indoors!
• Immature mosquitoes (larvae and pupae) swimming in stagnant water.

What You Can Do About Mosquitos

Mosquito control is a shared responsibility. Every resident must redouble their efforts to eliminate ALL standing water from their property, including standing water found indoors. Residents must take responsibility for their own yards.

The owner of any property on which a breeding source is located is responsible for the abatement of the nuisance and for the prevention of its recurrence. The District will inform the property owner of the mosquito breeding source and assist them in working out a satisfactory correction. In extreme cases, where the owner does not accept their responsibility to the public, the nuisance may be abated, and a lien may be filed against the property as enforced by the California Health and Safety Code.

Marriott Lease Agreements Amendments

The proposed modifications to the agreement have the following benefits:
1) It would allow refinancing to go through and provide the ability to keep the Marriott brand
2) It would continue to provide revenue to the City and sub-leases the property to Sky Harbor Fullerton LLC, which owns the Fullerton Marriott
3) It would provide Cal State Fullerton, which owns the land, with a financial incentive

Staff recommended that the city council approve the amendments and authorize the City Manager or designee to finalize, execute, and administer the amendment to the Ground Lease between the Board of Trustees of the California State University and the City of Fullerton and amend and restate the sublease between the City of Fullerton and Sky Harbor Fullerton LLC, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
UNITE HERE Local 11’s James Bryan opposes the proposed lease amendment, deeming it unnecessary. The operator’s claim that the lease extension is essential for property refinancing lacks evidence. Even if it is true, it doesn’t justify a bad deal for residents. Rushing into this deal isn’t in the public’s best interest. Other cities get better terms. The City stands to lose around $120,000 a year.
The item passed unanimously.

Union Pacific Trail Update

The city has hired a professional landscape architect firm to design the project. Once the design is finalized, the city will proceed with the construction bidding process. The next city council is on July 2nd.

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