JULY 2020
CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY RESPONSIBLY
July 4th is a time to be with family and friends and to celebrate our country’s independence. As July 4th draws closer Azusa City Councilmembers, Azusa Police Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department would like to remind residents to use caution to ensure a safe July 4th Holiday. If your celebration is going to include fireworks, only use the Safe and Sane variety in legally designated areas of the city.

The Azusa City Council has made a significant change to the Azusa Municipal Code regarding illegal fireworks. They have imposed a zero tolerance for illegal displays and have increased the fines to $1,000 for each infraction. Firecrackers, bottle rockets and mortars are all illegal!  The discharge of these types of displays is strictly prohibited in Azusa.

Safe and Sane fireworks may only be discharged on July 4th from noon to midnight and only in residential zones It is against the law to discharge fireworks north of Sierra Madre Avenue, in City parks, parking lots, alleys or in schools. To purchase Safe and Sane fireworks, you must be at least eighteen years of age.

The Azusa City Council would like to remind residents that the city has a strict fireworks ordinance that restricts the use of Safe and Sane fireworks and imposes severe penalties for any violations. On July 4th, the Azusa Police Department will be enforcing all applicable city and state laws and issuing citations for administrative fines beginning at $250 and up to $1,000. Violation of State fireworks laws are a misdemeanor and punishable by fines or up to one-year incarceration in county jail.

The 4 th of July is a time to be with family and friends, please celebrate safely and responsibly. Have a safe and happy July 4th!
 
For more information, please call the 4th of July Hotline at 626-812-5010. 
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Effective immediately, California Department of Public Health is requiring 19 counties, including LA County, to close INDOOR OPERATIONS . In addition, Bars must close all operations. This applies to the City of Azusa. For more information visit www.covid19.ca.gov
In response to the devastating effects that COVID-19 is having on the local economy, the County of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles, in partnership with institutional and corporate philanthropy, have come together to create the LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund. It will provide grants of $5,000 to micro-entrepreneurs and $15,000 to small businesses and nonprofits.

The regional fund will offer loan and grant resources as well as coaching and technical assistance to micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits. Program opens July 6, 2020. Learn more at www.lacovidfund.org.
U.S. CENSUS 2020
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It's Not Too Late
You can still complete the census TODAY. (Deadline Oct. 31, 2020)
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The U.S. Census Bureau keeps your answers safe and confidential.
Homes across the country received invitations in March to complete the 2020 Census.
The census questionnaire is short (9 questions), takes an average of 10 minutes to complete, and only asks for basic information (e.g., age, sex, race, type of housing, etc.) from all people regularly sharing your address. It does not ask for sensitive information like social security numbers, immigration status or bank account information. Every year, California gets billions of dollars based on census information that helps pay for schools, roads, police, fire, health care and many more services. An under count would jeopardize our full share of these resources so your response is critical to get an accurate count.

 Respond to the census now by completing the forms online, by phone or by mail. Go to  census.lacounty.gov  for more information and to complete your questionnaire. If you don’t respond by phone, mail or the Internet, a census worker may visit your home.

Messages from Azusa City Council
REFUSE & RECYCLING INFORMATION
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS & E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENTS:
HHW events sponsored jointly by the Sanitation Districts and Los Angeles County Public Works will resume on Saturday, July 18, with new COVID-19 safety precautions. The City of Azusa participates in these events.

All attendees must wear a face covering and remain in their vehicles with windows closed, if possible. Please stay home if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, have been asked to quarantine, or have recently traveled internationally.

Event staff will only remove household hazardous and electronic waste from your trunk/pick-up bed. To dispose of sharps, you will be required to exit your vehicle and dispose of them in the designated area.

For more information, please contact (800) 238-0173 or  [email protected] . Check here for upcoming events.
La Puente: 7/18/2020, 9 AM - 3 PM, La Puente Park, 501 N. Glendora Avenue

Arcadia: 8/15/2020, 9 AM - 3 PM, Santa Anita Race Track, Gate 6, Colorado Place

Baldwin Park: 8/22/2020, 9 AM - 3 PM, Morgan Park Rear Parking Lot, 4100 Baldwin Park Boulevard
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JULY 4TH HOLIDAY DOES NOT AFFECT TRASH PICK-UP SCHEDULE THE FOLLOWING WEEK

BULKY WASTE PICKUP:
Bulky waste is picked up during your regular trash day. Household hazardous and electronic waste are not accepted. Call Athens Services the day before your trash day to ensure pick up at (888) 336-6100.
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