| April 3, 2015 |
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Volume 3 Issue 10 |
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| Board of Supervisors Off-site Planning Meeting: OC Look Forward |
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(Portions courtesy of the County Executive Office)
The Orange County Board of Supervisors held an off-site Board meeting to discuss strategic planning priorities. The Board of Supervisors, Department Heads, and County Executive Staff came together at the Old County Courthouse to address policy issues facing Orange County. The meeting was open to the public and the press.
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Chairman Todd Spitzer, Deputy County Counsel Leon Page, Chief Executive Officer Mike Giancola |
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- Opening Words, Chairman Todd Spitzer - Welcoming remarks by Chairman, synopsis of key points from State of the County and launch of the day’s agenda.
- CEO Comments, Mike Giancola - CEO’s guiding principles and the value of the County workforce.
- Board Comments, Board of Supervisors - Board members’ perspective on the future of the County.
- Session I – OC Financial Condition, Chief Financial Officer Frank Kim - Orange County’s financial condition, overview of the Strategic Financial Plan.
- Lunch Session – Discussion of the Orange County Mission Statement – Discussion of a clearer mission statement for the County.
- Session II – OC Guiding Principles, Chief Operating Officer Mark Denny
Review of County’s strategic planning process, Board input and consideration of guiding principles including the mission statement, vision and greater goals.
- Session III – OC Looking Forward: A Road Map to OC’s Future – Chief Executives
Working discussion of Strategic Plan Priorities and how current initiatives align.
- Budget Priority - Stabilize Budget and prepare for contingencies
- Discussion of Fee Strategy
- IT Priority - Develop a competent and cost-effective technology model
- Discussion of IT Centralization
- Workforce Development Priority - Succession plan and invest in workforce development
- Discussion of Learning and Organization Development Program
- Effective Policies and Procedures Priority - Simplify/increase flexibility of administrative policies and procedures
- Discussion of CPM revision and LEAN Initiative
- Infrastructure Priority - Address and fund agency infrastructure
- Discussion of Corporate Real Estate Portfolio
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| Supervisor Spitzer Serves on UCI Law School Panel on Careers in Public Service |
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| Todd Spitzer
Chairman, Board of Supervisors,
County of Orange |
Bill Marticorena
Partner
Rutan & Tucker |
Frank Ospino
Public Defender
County of Orange
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Dennise Willett,
Assistant US Attorney
Chief, Santa Ana Branch
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Cristina Talley
Of Counsel
Best Best & Krieger
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Erwin Chemerinsky
(Moderator) Dean,
UCI School of Law
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The UCI Law School Public Law Section’s Executive Committee hosted a reception as UC Irvine for new lawyers and students to share about the career path of working in public law. The panel was moderated by Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and panelists were invited to discuss their careers in public service and the qualities that they look for when hiring.
The event Careers in Public Service was hosted by the State Bar and sponsored by Rutan & Tucker and Best Best & Krieger. |
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| Roundtable Discussion on the Future of Ethics in Orange County |
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| Moderated by Professor Stephen J. Stambough, Ph.D. Chair, Division of Politics, Administration & Justice, California State University, Fullerton |
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Board of Supervisors Chairman Todd Spitzer will host an informative roundtable discussion on the future of ethics in Orange County. The discussion will be moderated by Professor Stephen J. Stambough, Ph.D., who is the Chair of the Division of Politics, Administration & Justice at the California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). The public is invited to attend and participate in the discussion on Wednesday, April 15, at 2:00 PM at CSUF’s Irvine campus, 3 Banting, Room 124, Irvine.
Speakers (that are confirmed as of April 3, 2015) at the event will include:
- Emelyn Rodriguez, Staff Attorney, Legal Division, California Fair Political Practices Commission
- Ann Fletcher, Senior Assistant County Counsel, Orange County
- Mark Sacks, Deputy District Attorney, Orange County
- Heather Holt, Executive Director, Los Angeles City Ethics Commission
- David Tristan, Deputy Executive Director, Los Angeles City Ethics Commission
After voters approved Measure E, Supervisor Spitzer committed to launching a countywide discussion on ethics in Orange County. At the forum, an overview regarding the current structure of ethics oversight will be addressed. The public is invited to participate in identifying issues of concern related to enforcement, training, and advice for County elected officials and candidates.
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to place Measure E on the ballot at the urging of the Board’s Subcommittee on Ethics, which consisted of then-Chairman Shawn Nelson and Supervisor Todd Spitzer. Measure E allows the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to enforce Orange County’s local campaign finance ordinance (TINCUP) if legislation is passed to allow for the oversight. Orange County voters approved Measure E by a decisive 56.5%-43.5% margin in the November 2014 election.
“The voters are clearly not satisfied with the way campaign finance laws are currently enforced in Orange County,” Supervisor Spitzer said. “There is clearly a mandate for change to the way TINCUP is enforced.”
TINCUP’s campaign contribution limits for County elected officials remain unchanged by Measure E, and no FPPC contract can alter them. The TINCUP campaign contribution limit formula cannot be changed without voter approval via another ballot measure.
Measure E is based on San Bernardino County’s successful pursuit of an FPPC contract. San Bernardino County received legislative authorization in 2012 for an FPPC contract that went into effect in 2013. |
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| April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month |
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(Portions courtesy of OC Sheriff’s Department)
To save lives and educate all Californians about the dangers of distracted driving, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Impact Teen Drivers, and more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide are working together on increased education and enforcement efforts for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April and California Teen Safe Driving Week, which is April 1, 2015 to April 7, 2015.
Throughout the month of April, Sheriff, Police, and the CHP will focus on educating the public about the dangers of driving distracted through local media interviews, visits to schools, and traffic safety presentations. In addition, two dates, April 1, 2015 and April 15, 2015, have been earmarked for special statewide high visibility enforcement days for all law enforcement agencies that are participating in the national traffic safety campaign.
The urge to read and answer an incoming message when we hear the text sound can be almost overwhelming. OTS is using a message of “Silence the Distraction” in new public service announcements aimed at getting drivers to turn off their phones while driving so they won’t be tempted. |
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| Underage Impaired Driving DUI Forum |
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Friday, April 24, 2015
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Tustin Community Center
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
This FREE and interactive Forum will feature prominent leaders in the field;
a reality party demonstration; and an expert panel discussion.
Speakers Include:
Marijuana and Other Drugged Driving Prevention Challenges, James Lange, PHD, San Diego State University
Policy and legal Issues, Councilwoman Suzie Price, OC District Attorneys’ Office and City of Long Beach
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Underage DUI/DUID Initiatives, David Doucette, OTS
Reality Party Demonstration and Discussion, Katherine Kasmir, Straight Up Ventura
TO REGISTER,
Email your contact information and # of guests to
publicaffairs4@aaa-calif.com
by Wednesday, April 15, 2015 |
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| Crime Victims’ Monument Event |
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3rd Annual Eco Challenge
Angels Baseball
Poster Contest |
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| Batting Clean Up For Team Planet! |
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 The County of Orange’s 3rd Annual Eco Challenge Poster Contest is a chance to be an Honorary Bat Kid at an Angels baseball game this year by creating a poster that clearly demonstrates how children personally 'Take the Eco Challenge'. Children between the ages of 8 and 14 can enter by designing a poster which shows examples of projects or activities that they have developed or engaged in that promote recycling, reusing, or reducing in their school, home, or community. The posters should focus on their personal plans of action. Posters will be judged based on originality, visual clarity, relevance to theme, artwork, and effectiveness of message. Winners will be selected by the County of Orange, Discovery Cube of Orange County, and Angels Baseball representatives.
Entries can be brought or mailed to Discovery Cube or OC Waste & Recycling Headquarters by June 30, 2015. One lucky winner from each of Orange County's five Supervisorial Districts will be awarded the status of Honorary Bat Kid during an Angels home game and receive other fabulous prizes. For contest details, please visit ocEcoChallenge.com/batkid or call (714) 834-4174. |
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| Pet of the Week |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Spring Fun and Eco Art, Registration Required
Saturday, April 4, 2015, 10:00 AM
Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Rd.
Family Storytime at East Anaheim
Saturday, April 4, 2015, 11:00 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Downloading eBooks at Canyon Hills Branch Library
Saturday, April 4, 2015, 1:00 PM
Canyon Hills Branch Library, 400 Scout Trail
Irvine
Certified Farmers Market
Sunday, April 5, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park
Spring Garden Workshop
Saturday, April 11, 10:00 AM
Orange County Great Park, Farm & Food Lab
Orange
Water Conservation: California Friendly Landscaping
Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 PM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Friends of the Library Swap Meet
Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Silverado Fairgrounds & Community Center, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
10th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Sunday, May 2, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Irvine Lake, 4621 Santiago Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Tustin Sports Park, 12850 Robinson Dr.
Farmers Market
Wednesday, April 8, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
El Camino Real & 3rd St.
Villa Park
Villa Park’s Great American Family Picnic
Sunday, May 24, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Irvine Lake, 4621 Santiago Canyon Rd.
Yorba Linda
Nixon Library Concert
Southern California Children’s Chorus
Sunday, April 12, 1:30 PM
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
For questions or comments regarding Spitzer’s E-Newsletter
please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3330 or Melanie.Eustice@ocgov.com
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