City News in Brief - June 5, 2023

Free Seasonal Pools Open

This Month

The City's two seasonal pools will be opening soon for summer. The Oak Park Wading Pool, designed for children ages 7 and under, will open on Monday, June 12. The Ortega Park Swimming Pool will open for families with children 13 and under on Monday, June 19. Both pools are free to use and will have lifeguards on duty. The Ortega Park Swimming Pool will also host low-cost swim lessons for children ages 6 months to 12 years throughout the summer.

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Utility Billing Changes: Late Fees

The City will resume assessing late fees for past due water, sewer, and trash bills starting July 2023. Beginning September 2023, utility bills that are 60 days overdue are subject to service disconnection. To avoid paying late fees or disconnection, pay your utility bill in full or set up a payment plan with the Utility Billing Office. Eligible households may apply for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Our customer-focused Utility Billing team is here to help and will make every effort to work with customers to avoid disconnections.

Construction Continues for the Westside Community Paseos Project on Gillespie and Sola Streets

The Westside Community Paseos Project will provide strong walking and biking connections within the Westside, and from the Westside, to Downtown. Construction began and will continue into mid-July on Gillespie Street. Work will begin on Sola Street in July and will include new traffic signals at the intersections with De La Vina, Chapala, Anacapa, and Santa Barbara Streets.

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Convenient Parking for Local Events in June

June your engines, it’s time for summer fun! This month is jam-packed with fun, local events and the Downtown Team at Public Works has got your back. Check out our new flyer for a list of awesome events happening near you plus no worries on where to park, we've got you covered with convenient, local parking lots and an easy pay-by-phone option. Between Father's Day, Summer Solstice and all the Downtown happenings, your social calendar is about to fill up!

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