Utica Avenue Bike Boulevard – Now Open
The Utica Avenue Bicycle Boulevard project is complete. Utica Avenue from Main Street to Beach Boulevard is now a shared-use bicycle boulevard with a new bicycle-activated signal at Lake Street and Utica Avenue and wayfinding signage throughout the corridor. Additional improvements include new ADA ramps at Lake Street and Utica Avenue, refreshed signage and striping, and a new bicycle-only pass-through at the cul-de-sacs east of Lake Street. These improvements will enhance mobility along the corridor for all users for years to come.
HB Chamber of Commerce – AM Connect with HBPD
On October 12, Chief Parra and representatives from the HBPD participated in the AM Connect event hosted by the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce. The HBPD had the pleasure of engaging with various business owners, sharing valuable insights on preventing business theft, and providing active shooter training to enhance the safety of their establishments. The HBPD appreciates the chance to inform the community and foster stronger connections with those we serve.
Glen Mar Frontage Road Improvements Nearly Complete
The Glen Mar Frontage Road Improvements project is wrapping up. This project includes frontage road beautification along the perimeter of the Glen Mar tract, Bushard Street south of Yorktown Avenue, and Magnolia Street north of Adams Avenue. The scope of work included removal, repair and/or replacement of the frontage fence, street tree removal and replacement, asphalt removal, sidewalk installation, and landscaping improvements.
Ascon Update
In an ongoing effort to keep the local community informed near the Ascon Landfill site, the Ascon team has been monitoring the air from the site with air quality trailers located throughout the community. Due to inactivity at the site and in response to resident requests about the trailers, the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) approved pausing community air monitoring. Monitoring will resume during the final Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE) pre-treatment pilot test excavation work, currently planned for Tuesday, October 24. After this final pilot work, the trailers will be removed from the neighborhood until restart work begins and offsite air monitoring will resume.
If you have any questions, please contact the Ascon community information line at 714-388-1825 or email [email protected].
Main Promenade Parking Structure Repairs
The Public Works Department identified a missing rooftop drain cover causing damage to a drain pipe at the Main Promenade Parking Structure. Crews mobilized to replace the rooftop drain cover, repair the damaged drain pipe, and restore the sidewalk in a quick and coordinated response. This multi-Division effort ensured the functionality of City infrastructure with minimal disruption to downtown residents and visitors.
Surf City Nights – Fire Appreciation Night
Surf City Nights hosted Fire Appreciation Night on Tuesday, October 10. Fire Department staff members interacted with the community, which included a fire engine, marine safety vehicles, fire prevention, CERT, and our two favorite dogs: Sparky and Kingman. The Fire Department set up a mini obstacle course for the kids, which was a preview of the activities that took place at the Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 14.
Surf City Arts Fest
Saturday, October 7, was a festive day in Central Park as more than 45 artists celebrated “Arts Month” with displays of their work. Organized by the Huntington Beach Art Center, Surf City Arts Fest included visual and performing art as well as art activities for families and children. Family Arts Day is generously sponsored by the National Charity League who offered their volunteer services for the day. The highlight of the event was a variety of performances by the Academy for the Performing Arts (APA) who kicked off the afternoon with a performance of “Thriller,” a perfect introduction to the season of spookiness! Click here to watch the fun festivities.
