| October 2, 2015 |
 |
Volume 3 Issue 31 |
|
|
| Supervisor Spitzer Attends Court to Stop Karma the Wolf-Dog from Being Euthenized |
|
Supervisor Todd Spitzer with Karma |
| |
(Portions courtesy of the County Executive Office)
At a special board meeting this week, the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 (with Board Chairman Todd Spitzer, Vice Chair Lisa Bartlett and Supervisor Michelle Steel voting yes, and Supervisors Andrew Do and Shawn Nelson voting no) to ask Judge Cramin during Wednesday’s ex parte motion on the judgment involving Karma to allow the dog to be placed with Full Moon Farm, a wolf sanctuary in North Carolina.
Chairman Spitzer said the Board action was not intended to overrule Dr. Hawkins’ declaration that the dog is vicious but to find a suitable home as an option for the dog. |
| |
Karma |
| |
| Receiving new information, Superior Court Judge Corey Cramin overruled his previous decision that Karma must be euthanized and ordered that she instead must be taken to the Full Moon Farm wolf-dog sanctuary in Black Mountain, N.C., which has signed all of the necessary paperwork written by County Counsel in order to take the animal. |
| |
 |
| |
| Community Forum Announced for Input on 1000 N. Kraemer Place, Anaheim |
|
Community Forum, Photo by Supervisor Spitzer |
| |
(Portions courtesy of OC Community Resources)
This week, the County of Orange held the Kramer Community Forum on September at Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim. The Community Forum was open to the public and over six hundred people attended to ask questions and make comments regarding the purchase and use of the Kraemer site. This was the second Community Forum regarding this project.
Representatives from Orange County and the cities of Anaheim and Fullerton presented an Operations Plan and Public Safety Plan that was developed in consultation with Anaheim Police Department, Orange Police Department, Fullerton Police Department, and Placentia Police Department. The plan identifies best practices in the operation of a homeless service center and shelter. |
| |
1000 North Kraemer Place, Anaheim |
| |
On June 2, 2015, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a purchase and sale agreement for 1000 N. Kraemer Place, Anaheim. The action began a due diligence process, including environmental site assessments, and structural and physical inspections. The California Environmental Quality Act review process was also initiated. Community Forums are also a component of the due diligence process.
Any future change in use of the Kraemer site would require approval of the Orange County Board of Supervisors at a publicly noticed meeting open to the public. This vote would occur after the conclusion of the County’s due diligence process, which at this point is anticipated to occur in November 2015.
For more information please visit the project webpage at http://occommunityservices.org/hcd/homeless/kraemer/
To sign up to be included on the project interest list or submit written comments, please email 1000NKraemer@occr.ocgov.com or call (714) 480-2998. |
| |
|
| |
| Supervisor Spitzer Attends the Grand Opening for Alegre Apartments in Irvine |
|
Irvine Mayor Steven Choi, Chairman Todd Spitzer and Mario Turner, Vice President of AMCAL |
| |
(Portions courtesy of OC Community Services and Health Care Agency)
Supervisor Spitzer joined Irvine Mayor Steven Choi at the grand opening of the Alegre Apartments in Irvine. Alegre Apartments is a 104-unit affordable housing development developed by AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc. in the City of Irvine. Alegre Apartments consists of one, two, three and four bedroom units serving low-income families with incomes from 30% to 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). |
| |
Alegre Apartments in Irvine |
| |
| AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc., the City of Irvine, and the County of Orange (OC Community Services and Health Care Agency) have worked together on the Alegre Apartments to help low-income households and MHSA eligible households by providing new affordable housing opportunities. |
| |
|
| |
| Grand Jury Applications are Available |
|
Orange County Grand Jury – June 2014 |
| |
(Portion courtesy of Superior Court of California County of Orange)
The Orange County Superior Court encourages Orange County residents to apply to serve on the next Grand Jury. A new 19-member Grand Jury will be empaneled for a one year term that begins July 1, 2016.
What does the Grand Jury do?
- Investigates the performance of county, city, and other local agencies
- Analyzes data and writes reports with recommendations for improvement
- Verifies that local tax dollars are spent wisely
- Examines conditions at local jails
- Decides on indictments for some criminal cases
- Looks into citizen complaints about local government agencies
At the beginning of the term, members of the Grand Jury attend tours and briefings to increase their knowledge of the workings of county agencies to help them assess potential problems. Grand Jury reports from past civil investigations are posted online at www.ocgrandjury.org/reports.asp.
Superior Court judges review applications and interview qualified applicants. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department conducts background investigations on top candidates. Selection of the 19-member Grand Jury is achieved by a random drawing of the top 25 to 30 candidates nominated for service to equally represent each of the five Orange County Supervisorial Districts, as required by law.
What are the requirements to serve?
- At least 18 years old
- United States citizen
- Resident of Orange County for at least one year
- Sufficient knowledge of English
- In possession of sound judgment, good character, and a sense of fairness
An application form and more information are available online at www.ocgrandjury.org, by calling the Grand Jury Hotline at 657-622-6747, or at the Jury Commissioner’s Office, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, 92701. The current stipend for Grand Jury service is $50 per day plus mileage reimbursement.
Individuals meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply. Completed applications must be received by Friday, January 22, 2016. |
| |
|
| |
| Battalion Chief and OCFA PIO Kris Concepcion Recognized for his Service to Orange County of Orange |
|
Battalion Chief and OCFA PIO Kris Conception (Center) with the Bagpipe team he helped found 14 years ago |
| |
(Portions courtesy of Orange County Fire Authority)
Kris Concepcion, Battalion Chief and OCFA PIO was recognized by the Board of Supervisors for his outstanding and distinguished career with the Orange County Fire Department. Concepcion has been named Fire Chief for the City of Vacaville after more than twenty-four years of service to the Orange County Fire Department and the Orange County Fire Authority. |
| |
 |
| |
|
| |
| Pet of the Week |
|
Click on the image above to view a PDF version. |
| |
|
| |
| Events Around the District |
|
Click on the image above to view a PDF version.
Click on the image above to view a PDF version.
Click on the image above to view a PDF version. |
| |
Anaheim
Preschool Story Time
Friday, October 9, 2015, 10:30 AM
Canyon Hills Branch Library, 400 Scout Trail
Star Wars Reads Day with Mike Senna and R2D2
Saturday, October 10, 2015, 11:00 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Irvine
Certified Farmers Market
Sunday, October 4, 10:00 AM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015
October 8-11 and 15-18, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Orange
Old Time Games for Kids
Saturday, October 3, 10:00 AM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Free Flu Shots
Friday, October 16, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Grijalva Park & Sports Center, 368 N Prospect St.
Silverado
El Nino Presentation, Emergency Preparedness Committee, Inter- Canyon League
Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 PM
Modjeska Fire Station 16, 28891 Modjeska Canyon Rd.
Free Pilates
Wednesday, October 7, 5:30 PM
Silverado Community Center-Bldg. A, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Farmers Market
Wednesday, October 7, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
El Camino Real & 3rd St.
Military Service Academy Night, Hosted by Congresswoman Mimi Walters
Wednesday, October 7, 6:30 PM
Arnold O. Beckman High School Auditorium, 3588 Bryan Ave.
Villa Park
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, October 20, 10:30 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Book Club
Wednesday, October 21, 9:30 AM
Villa Park City Hall, 17855 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Nixon Library Concert, Irvine Young Concert Artists Orchestra,
Sunday, October 4, 1:30 PM
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
2015 Yorba Linda State of the City Address
Wednesday, October 14, 11:30 AM – 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
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
