Welcome to our second week! My team and I continued settling into our new office, including getting out in the community with our first event and starting our constituent casework program!
Team Foley!
Read further down to get a better idea of what our constituent managers do.
From Tuesday on, my team and I prepared for our first Board meeting next week, and finalized our boards and commissions - which will also be announced next week! We have a number of great individuals who are ready to serve, and I can’t wait to introduce them to you.
On Sunday, April 11th, I will be joining Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr, Councilwoman Natalie Moser, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, and Senator Dave Min, for the city’s virtual day of unity. We invite you to join us at 1:00 PM.
As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns. We’re here to help.
Warmest regards,
Supervisor, District Two
Orange County Board of Supervisors
A NOTE FROM OUR DISTRICT 2 COVID-19 OFFICER, DEPUTY COS NICK ANAS:
Last week, our office assisted with the opening of the Second District's largest vaccination site, located at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa.
The location currently administers over 2,000 appointments per day, and we’ve collaborated with the Orange County Health Care Agency to provide extended hours of operation.
Moving forward, the location will provide extended vaccination hours between 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursdays, to better accommodate residents unable to get vaccinated during normal working hours.
Beginning Thursday, April 15th, everyone in Orange County aged 16 and up, will be eligible to get vaccinated. Anyone not yet registered is encouraged to do so by visiting www.Othena.com.
Our team is also continuing to work to increase the number of mobile vaccine PODs available to seniors and our most vulnerable communities. Currently, the County’s mobile team is scheduled to vaccinate approximately 3,000 at-risk residents in the Second District cities of Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and Stanton over the next three months.
We’re working to double that number, so every community in our district has equal access.
All of these efforts are a key part of “Operation Independence”, the County’s joint effort with the Orange County Fire Department (OCFA) to complete all county vaccinations by July 4th, 2021 - which incidentally, also happens to be the Supervisor’s 100th day in office.
Click HERE to access the county’s COVID-19 Resource Page.
Stay tuned for news about more vaccine sites in District 2 next week.
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
Checking in With Our Constituent Services Team:
Do you have questions about County departments? Are you unsure of where to turn?
Our constituent managers are here to help! If you’re a resident of the 2nd District and looking for County-related assistance, including COVID-19 vaccinations and testing, public works permits, waste and recycling questions, and more, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Visit https://www.ocgov.com/gov for a complete list of issue areas handled by the County. Please contact my staff if you live in these cities and need assistance:
On Tuesday, please join us in recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month by wearing blue on Tuesday.
Now, more than ever, let’s remain extra vigilant and help play a role in protecting our youth and strengthening our families.
Our friends at Orange County Public Libraries are also celebrating 100 Years of Service! Please check out their celebrations - e.g. they have an amazing bookmark design contest and reading competition, and don’t forget to get your library card!
CITY UPDATES!
Are you excited to learn what’s happening in District Two? We’re excited to help share them! Each newsletter, we’ll feature updates from cities across our amazing and diverse district:
Buena Park:
Do you attend school in Buena Park or a surrounding city? The middle grade and high school art show is now open for 7th through 12th grade students!
Entries must be submitted through the student's school and received by April 14. Artwork categories include oil/acrylic, watercolor, ink, charcoal/pencil/pastel, photography, and others.
Email finearts@buenapark.com for more information.
We’re so proud to share that 11-year-old Buena Park resident Travis Navarro, was honored at the Orange County Fire Authority’s heroic kids press conference on Thursday, April 8.
Travis dialed 911 to report his mother having a seizure, and calmly helped notify dispatchers of the situation. Mayor Traut presented Travis with a certificate of recognition!
Costa Mesa:
On April 6th, the Council voted to allocate $14.2 million in federal funds to stimulate the city’s pandemic recovery and replenish cuts to city funds.
Highlights include:
Returning $10.2 million to departments who experienced cuts as a result of the pandemic
Eliminating staff furloughs and issuing $3.2 million worth of reimbursements.
Restoring $2.6 million worth of capital assets and infrastructure funds.
Implementing $1 million worth of technological improvements.
Prior to leaving council, Mayor Foley joined Newport Beach Mayor Avery to proclaim April as "Let's Be Kind Costa Mesa Month," encouraging residents to recognize and celebrate the month with acts of kindness to others.
From April 18 to May 17, 2021, Costa Mesa residents of all ages are invited to take part in the city's free community-wide "Costa Mesa Steps Up" challenge. You can track steps with your phone, Fitbit, Apple Watch or other device and submit those numbers online. Individuals who walk an average of 8,000 steps per day will be entered into a weekly drawing to win prizes!
The City of Cypress has been focusing on upgrading parks for residents and visitors!
This year, seven parks will be resurfaced: Baroldi Sycamore, Damron, Darrel Essex, Manzanita, Maple Grove North, Rosen/Acacia, and Vessels.
In addition, the restroom facility at Evergreen Park was replaced - all to prepare for summer!
Huntington Beach:
On Sunday, April 11th at 1 p.m., the City of Huntington Beach and OC Human Relations will host "Hate Free HB – A Virtual Day of Unity."
Additional details are included in the flyer below, and you can click here to access the Zoom registration link.
The City of Huntington Beach also coordinated their own COVID-19 vaccination program on April 6, prioritizing local hospitality and restaurant industry workers. City staff members administered 200 doses at Huntington Beach Hospital, and the program builds on the city's previous successes in coordinating mobile vaccine sites for the community.
A video clip highlighting Huntington Beach’s special vaccination programs can be seen here.
Los Alamitos:
The Los Alamitos Community Center will be hosting a “Weekend of Art” on Friday, April 16th and Saturday, April 17th. The Art Exhibition will be open on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All ages and skill-leveled participants are welcome to submit up to three different works of art in any medium.
Newport Beach:
Our Constituent Services team presented their first certificate on Tuesday, April 6th at a ribbon cutting for Sarieh Law Offices in Newport Beach! Thank you to the Newport Beach Chamber for facilitating the invitation!
Feel free to contact katrina.foley@ocgov.com if you'd like to request a certificate from our office.
Celebrate Earth Month with the City of Newport Beach by conserving water!
The city is taking part in the Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, and the city which comes in first nationally, will be eligible for a number of prizes, including $3,000 in utility payments for one lucky resident and a 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid for a selected charity!
On April 7th, the Seal Beach Police Department facilitated a presentation with the Orange County Human Relations Commission on addressing hate crimes in the community.
The City of Stanton invites you to their Blue-Ribbon Walk on Saturday, April 10th at Stanton Central Park. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, which acknowledges the significance of communities working together to strengthen families and eliminate child abuse and neglect.
To register, please visit bit.ly/StantonRec. For more information, please call (714) 890-4270
TRANSPARENCY AND GOVERNANCE:
As my team and I prepare for our first meeting, we wanted to make sure you had everything you needed to follow the meeting with us.
