This week, I attended my first Board of Supervisors meeting, where my colleagues and I took action on a number of key agenda items, including voting on my board and commissions appointments. Thank you to all those who have answered to call to serve; I look forward to working with you in your new roles.
There was also controversy at the meeting around the voluntary Othena digital vaccine record, stirred up by a small minority in our communities. I issued this statement in response to their concerns regarding the voluntary record. I also released this statement condemning the actions and conduct of certain public speakers. I will continue working with our Jewish leaders, to ensure our Jewish communities feel safe and represented after such reprehensible actions.
In office news, I also announced the appointment of our new Public Safety Liaison - I look forward to welcoming Chief Snowden to our team! My team and I have also been busy planning, and will be hosting our first vaccine pod on Saturday, April 17th in Costa Mesa, specifically for the city’s 4th and 5th district residents.
We have plenty of work to do ahead!
Warmest regards,
Supervisor, District Two
Orange County Board of Supervisors
OUR WEEKLY UPDATE FROM DISTRICT 2 COVID-19 OFFICER, DEPUTY COS NICK ANAS:
Happy Friday!
Here’s my latest report:
More than 855,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered through Othena in Orange County to date, with 1,253,000+ people registered in the county's vaccination system.
Everyone 16 and over who lives or works in Orange County, can now schedule a vaccination appointment. For those under the age of 18, parental consent is required, and they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when receiving their vaccine.
In collaboration with Dr. Clayton Chau and the staff at the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHA), our District 2 team has launched an initiative to provide local vaccine clinics in our hard-to-reach communities to get shots in as many arms as possible over the next three months.
We will continue working with every city in the district to expand local vaccination options, as we focus on getting back to living our best lives. But in the meantime, you can always get vaccinated via our Super Pod locations, which include late hours on Thursdays in District 2 at the OC Fair and Events Center.
As you may have seen from this week’s Board meeting, the County has begun testing a voluntary digital vaccine record for the residents who have already been vaccinated through Othena.
The record is voluntary and created as a way to equally protect privacy information while helping those who need easy access to proof of vaccination. As our office stated earlier this week, this is an opt-in courtesy for residents - e.g. those who might have to travel abroad, and not a requirement.
Click HERE to access the county’s COVID-19 Resource Page.
Check back in next week with my latest COVID-19 update!
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
Checking In with Our Constituent Services Team:
Every week, our team is ready to help you make the constituent services process a little easier! This week, we’re providing you with a list of Orange County offices and departments, to help you facilitate your questions.
Remember, if you’re ever in need of assistance, you can also directly contact our office at 714-834-3220 or email D2Assistance@ocgov.com
County Directory Assistance: 855-886-5400
2-1-1 Orange County: 888-600-4357 or 211
OC Animal Care: 711-935-6848
Assessor: 714-834-2727
Auditor-Control: 714-834-2450
Children & Family Services: 714-704-8000
Child Support Services: 866-901-3212
Clerk of the Board: 714-834-2206
Clerk - Recorder: 714-834-2500
OC Community Services: 714-480-2900
District Attorney: 714-834-3600
OC Department of Education: 714-966-4000
OC Executive Office: 714-834-2345
OC Environmental Health: 714-433-6000
OC Fire Authority: 714-573-6000
Hall of Administration: 714-834-5400
Health Care Agency: 714-834-4722
OC Housing Authority: 714-480-2700
OC Human Relations: 714-480-6570
John Wayne Airport: 949-252-5200
OC LAFCO: 714-834-2556
OC Parks: 714-973-9865
OC Planning: 714-667-8888
Probation: 714-569-2000
Public Administration: 714-567-7660
OC Public Libraries: 714-566-3000
OC Public Works: 714-834-2300
Registrar of Voters: 714-567-7600
Senior Services: 714-567-7500
Sheriff's Department: 714-647-7000
Social Services Agency: 714-541-7700
The Toll Roads: 949-754-3400
OC Transportation Authority: 714-560-6282
Treasurer-Tax Collector: 714-834-3411
Vector Control: 714-971-2421
Veterans Services: 714-480-6555
Volunteer/Intern Opportunities: 714-834-7440
OC Waste & Recycling: 714-834-4000
Water Pollution Hotline: 877-897-7455
COUNTY NEWS:
Applications for the County of Orange Emergency Rental Assistance program are still being accepted! Please help us by spreading the word of this resource for individuals who might have experienced rental or utility hardship during the pandemic.
If you're looking to apply and/or need more information, visit http://ERA.211OC.org or text ERA to 898211.
The County of Orange would like to remind everyone the federal income tax filing date for individuals for the 2020 tax year, has been extended from April 15th to May 17th.
Did you know the County of Orange’s Animal Care Shelter has a lot of pets looking for their forever home? We’re planning on helping them spotlight a new pet each week!
Meet Storm!
This happy six-year-old boy found his way to the OC Animal Care shelter last December, and has morphed into the happy, healthy dog you see below.
If you’re looking to bring a little bit sunshine into your lives, please call 714-935-6848 to schedule an adoption appointment to meet Storm! You may also visit https://www.ocpetinfo.com/ to find additional pets available for adoption!
ANIMAL ID: A1702463
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
The City of Buena Park is collaborating with the St. Jude medical system to open a community vaccination site at the Buena Park Community Center.
The Moderna vaccine will be administered at the site beginning Monday, April 19th.To make an appointment, please visit myturn.ca.gov.
For National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, our office would like to recognize the Buena Park Police Department Communications Unit for providing excellent service to our Buena Park community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Some of their 2020 highlights include:
Handling 23,742 9-1-1 calls
Answering 3,808 Emergency Line Calls
Answering 50,307 Business Line Calls
Making 28,356 Outbound Telephone Calls
Responding to 194 Text to 9-1-1 Messages
Handling 62,398 Calls For Service
Costa Mesa
Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Costa Mesa and learn what you can do to make your day-to-day life more sustainable!
Join Costa Mesa leaders for a virtual webinar to hear panel discussions on the future of mobility, waste reduction, and climate action, as well as learn how you can help tackle these global challenges through local action.
Cypress Summer Day Camp has returned! Registration for summer fun at Cypress Community Center begins on April 26th. The camp runs from June 15 to August 13, with a different theme each week.
Last Sunday, the City of Huntington Beach, in collaboration with OC Human Relations, hosted a virtual rally titled “Hate Free HB – A Virtual Day of Unity,” with regional elected leaders.
Along with Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr and Councilmember Natalie Moser, to promote unity, and speak out against intolerance and hateful ideology.
The discussion also featured:
Vashia Rhone (HB's Human Relation Task Force Chair)
Ding-Jo Currie (HB community leader)
Alison Edwards (CEO of OC Human Relations)
Don Han (COO of OC Human Relations),
Along with moving closing remarks from students Cielo Chavarria (Fountain Valley High School) (Huntington Beach High School).
The City is planning a community pop-up picnic at Huntington Beach Central Park on Sunday, 4/18. The event will honor the diversity of the community as they strive for a #hatefreehb future.
Newport Beach:
Preschool 101 is back in Newport Beach!
Choose the best schedule for your child at one of our two locations (Mariners or Newport Coast) and prepare your child for kindergarten in a safe, structured, and friendly environment. To learn more about the program and to register, go to newportbeachca.gov/youth-teen today.
The first class will be held on April 19th!
Newport Beach Restaurant Week returns from April 19 to May 2!
For a sneak peek at the participating restaurants and to sign up for the Newport Beach Restaurant Week Dine Pass, go to www.dinenb.com.
Seal Beach:
Bring the whole family and sign up for the first-ever Seal Beach Vintage Car Cruise, which will take place on Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.!
The festive parade will wind its way through The Hill and Old Town neighborhoods in Seal Beach, with socially distanced residents and fans waving and cheering!
Stanton's summer just got a whole lot more exciting! The City of Stanton is offering amusing recreational classes and programs to residents of all ages. Registration opens on Tuesday, April 13, and classes begin on Monday, April 26.
The City of Stanton is proud to be the location of six future Habitat for Humanity townhomes!
On Thursday, April 8, Habitat's builders poured the foundation for the townhomes. The City of Stanton is thrilled to bring more affordable housing to the region, not only to help our community grow, but also to provide housing for all.
On Saturday, May 22nd, the City of Stanton will host its first art exhibit! Artists are invited to exhibit their work centered on the theme "The World in Our Backyard."
Paintings, drawings, multimedia, graphic art, poetry, short essays/stories, photography, and even pottery will be considered.
Susan Dvorak, Newport Beach (Orange County Airport Commission) - Term concurrent with 2nd District Supervisor’s term of office
Alexander Gonzalez, Costa Mesa (Orange County Veterans Advisory Council) - Term ending 1/2/23
Michael Wellborn, Fountain Valley (Orange County Parks Commission ) - Term concurrent with 2nd District Supervisor’s term of office
Ada Briceño, Stanton (Orange County Human Relations Commission) - Term ending 4/12/23
Muriel Ullman, Newport Beach (Housing and Community Development Commission) - Term ending 6/30/21.
David Lee, Corona Del Mar (John Wayne Airport Arts Commission) - Term concurrent with 2nd District Supervisor’s term
Lawrence Grihalva, Fountain Valley, (Emergency Medical Care Committee) - Term ending 6/30/21.
Rev. Rayna Hamre, Huntington Beach (Community Action Partnership of Orange County) - Term concurrent with 2nd District Supervisor’s term of office.
*If you are interested in being appointed to one of our board and commissions, please email Katrina.Foley@ocgov.com.
Also during the April 13th board meeting, we requested to continue Agenda Item 45, which intends to sell county property in the Upper Newport Bay preserve. I wanted to learn more about the county's reasoning and procure feedback from the surrounding community.
I also attended my first OCTA Board meeting and meeting of the finance and administration committee where we took action on a variety of budget matters including the compressive business plan and discussed the new state requirements for climate action.
