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Fullerton council opts to preserve city‑hall lawn and restore fountains, seeks design options for drought compliance
Summary
After a staff presentation on state turf restrictions and cost estimates, the council voted to keep the front lawn and direct staff to restore the fountains and return with multiple design options that balance public gatherings, shade and water conservation.
The Fullerton City Council directed staff to preserve the existing lawn in front of city hall and to pursue repairs to make the fountains functional, while asking staff to return with multiple design options that consider water conservation and community use.
Staff framed the discussion around a 2023 state law that restricts potable‑water irrigation of nonfunctional turf on commercial, institutional and some municipal properties, and noted the statutory compliance deadline approaching on Jan. 1, 2027. Staff described community survey results (about half of respondents expressed interest in incorporating a water feature), Metropolitan Water District…
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