| April 29, 2016 |
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Volume 4 Issue 11 |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer Conducts Oath of Office for the 2016-17 Association of California Cities – Orange County Board of Directors |
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2016-2017 ACC OC Board of Directors: Back Row: Supervisor Todd Spitzer, ACC OC Board President and Tustin Council Member Al Murray, ACC-OC First Vice President and Garden Grove Council Member Steve Jones, ACC OC Past President and Mission Viejo Mayor Frank Ury, Huntington Beach Council Member Barbara Delgleize, Buena Park Council Member Fred Smith, City of Laguna Hills Council Member Barbara Kogerman, Former Laguna Hills Council Member L. Allan Songstad
Front Row: Assistant Vice Chancellor Community and Government Relations at UCI Kate Klimow, Southern California Edison Region Director Larry Labrado, City Manager of Buena Park Jim Vanderpool, OCTA CEO Darrell Johnson, ACC OC CEO Heather Stratman, City of Placentia Council Member Scott Neilson |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer conducted the swearing in ceremony for the Association of California Cities – Orange County (ACC-OC) Board Installation that was held at the Great Wolf Lodge Southern California in Garden Grove.
 ACC-OC works with local government leaders who are committed to good public policy on a vast range of issues. The approach employs several committees, tools and resources for local leaders including the Legislative and Regulatory Committee, Energy & Environment Committee, Human Resources & Pension Committee, Water Committee, Infrastructure and Technology Committee, Jobs & Economic Development Committee, and the Homeless OC Task Force. Click here for more information. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer and the OC Task Force on Drowning Attend Irvine City Council Meeting |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Tustin Council Member and OC Task Force on Drowning Prevention Chair Al Murray and Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Greg McKeown |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Tustin Council Member and OC Task Force on Drowning Prevention Chair Al Murray and Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Greg McKeown attended the Irvine City Council Meeting this week as members of the Orange County Task Force on Drowning Prevention to raise awareness and ask for support.
There were 117 water related incidents of which 49 were confirmed fatalities in 2015. The age of the people lost in fatality ranged from infants to 65 year old adults. For example, there were 21 fatalities among adults between the ages of 35 to 64 years old. Among the 117 incidents, 64 occurred in a pool. Whereas 29 incidents occurred at one of our beaches.
In 2015 Supervisor Todd Spitzer and OCFA Chair Al Murray convened a countywide drowning prevention task force to bring awareness to the risks of drowning and to develop recommendations on methods and strategies to improve drowning prevention efforts in Orange County.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors allocated a match in funds of up to $250,000 for a public education campaign. The Irvine City Council voted unanimously tonight to approve a proposal by Councilman Jeff Lalloway to allocate $25,000 toward the worthy efforts of the Orange County Task Force for Drowning Prevention. OC Task Force on Drowning Prevention works to create awareness to the risk of water related accidents and to prevent drownings. |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer Speaks at Survive and Thrive Run Walk Health & Safety Expo at Mason Regional Park |
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The Joyful Child Founding Director Erin Runnion and Supervisor Todd Spitzer during the dove release ceremony |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer was invited to speak at the Crime Survivors Survive and Thrive Health and Safety Expo at Mason Regional Park in Irvine. The event location is at the future home of the Orange County Crime Victims’ Monument. |
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The survivors‘ dove release ceremony |
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| The event commemorated National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and provided activities including live entertainment, vendors, health screenings, a survivors’ dove release and presentations from special guests, including Supervisor Todd Spitzer and ABC7 Eyewitness News Orange County Bureau Chief Eileen Frere. |
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OC Parks Division Manager John Gannaway; OC Parks Director Stacy Blackwood; Friends of Harbor, Beaches and Parks Board Member Theresa Sears, Crime Survivors Founder/CEO Patricia Weskunas, Supervisor Todd Spitzer, OC Parks Senior Park Ranger Bill Reiter, Tait and Associates Project Manager David Sloan, and OC Parks Manager Tom Starnes |
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Supervisor Spitzer announced the partnerships that will help construct, fund and maintain the Crime Victims’ Monument. The monument is intended to serve as a space of solitude, reflection, dignity and peace for crime victims and their loved ones. Supervisor Spitzer also recognized Patricia Wenskunas who is managing outreach for the Crime Victims’ Monument and is Founder/CEO of Crime Survivors Inc. She has also agreed to address the long-term maintenance responsibilities of the Crime Victims’ Monument. Engineering firm Tait & Associates has generously agreed to volunteer as project and construction managers.
Crime Survivors helps raise awareness, prevention, survival and hopeful healing throughout Southern California. For more information, click here. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Keynotes Yorba Linda Influential Client Appreciation Mixer |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer speaks at the Yorba Linda Influential Client Appreciation Mixer organized by the Edie Israel Team |
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| Supervisor Spitzer was the keynote speaker at the Yorba Linda Influential Client Appreciation Mixer organized by the Edie Israel Team. He discussed a wide array of issues, including paying off the County bankruptcy, transportation and public safety. Supervisor Spitzer also addressed significant “soft on crime measures” that are causing increases in crime rates. |
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Emily Israel, John Israel, Edie Israel, Supervisor Todd Spitzer, and Jim Allen |
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| The Board of Supervisors declared May "Older Americans Month" in Orange County. |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Supervisor Andrew Do, Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Aging Manager Erin Ulibarri, Orange County Community Services Interim Director Renee Ramirez, and Supervisor Michele Steel |
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| Board of Supervisors Recognizes CIF Champions Godinez Fundamental High School Boys Soccer Team |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Supervisor Michele Steel and Supervisor Andrew Do with the Godinez Fundamental High School Boys Soccer Team |
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Supervisor Andrew Do and the Board of Supervisors presented a resolution commending Godinez Fundamental High School Boys Soccer Team for winning the 2016 CIF Southern Section Division 4 Championship.
Congratulations to Godinez Fundamental High School Boys Soccer Team |
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| OCTA Recruiting Community Leaders to Fill Openings on the Citizens Advisory Committee |
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(Portions courtesy of OCTA)
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is recruiting community leaders to fill openings on the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), a 34-member group that provides input on a broad spectrum of transportation projects, studies and outreach activities. Appointed by OCTA’s Board of Directors, the CAC’s responsibilities include identifying opportunities for community input, serving as a liaison between the public and OCTA, and participating in roundtable discussions.
OCTA is seeking individuals with a demonstrated interest in community activities and transportation issues who are willing to dedicate at least 20 hours per year to meetings and activities. This is an unpaid volunteer position and CAC members are asked to commit to a two-year term. Applications must be received by May 9 and are available at www.octa.net/cac. For more information, contact Emily Mason at (714) 560-5421 or emason@octa.net. |
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| City of Irvine Seeks Community Input on Effort to Update General Plan |
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(Portions by the City of Irvine)
The City of Irvine wants the community to weigh in on “Irvine 2035 – Our Future” the City’s effort to update the General Plan, a “master plan” for development. The General Plan is the City’s blueprint for the future, and will help shape the direction of the City.
The General Plan establishes community goals and public policy direction to ensure Irvine’s unparalleled quality of life is preserved and enhanced as build-out of the City occurs.
Whether you live, work or visit Irvine, you can play a pivotal role in defining what Irvine becomes. It’s easy to give your input. Simply go to the City’s website, cityofirvine.org, to complete a quick survey to let us know where and in what manner we can improve. The survey is available until May 30. For questions, call (949) 724-6077. |
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| Measure M Taxpayers Oversight Committee |
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The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on the Measure M Taxpayer Oversight Committee (TOC). Applications for the 2016-2019 term will be accepted through May 6, 2016 to fill four positions, one each in the First, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Supervisorial Districts. The TOC is an independent eleven-member committee formed after the passage of Measure M in 1990. The committee monitors the use of Measure M funds and ensures that all revenue collected from Measure M is spent on voter-approved transportation projects.
Orange County residents residing in these areas are eligible to apply (elected and appointed officials are not eligible to serve). Candidates must be 18 years of age, reside in one of the districts named above and be willing to participate for a three-year term. Potential committee members should also demonstrate a history of participating in community activities and knowledge of public transportation.
The Grand Jurors Association of Orange County is conducting the recruitment program and will recommend qualified candidates for membership. A position description and application are attached. For additional information call the selection panel at (714) 970-9329 or click here. |
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| Pet of the Week |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Acclaimed Suspense Novelist, T. Jefferson Parker
Thursday, March 28, 2:00 PM
Anaheim Public Library – Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail
Family Story Time
Saturday, May 30, 11:00 AM
Anaheim Public Library – East Anaheim Branch, 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Irvine
Annual Young Masters Art Show
Saturday, April 30, 1:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza
Orange County Great Park Farmers Market
Sunday, May 1, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Farmers Market at the Great Park
Orange
Star Wars Day
Monday, April 30, 2:00 PM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Lets’ Get Crafty
Wednesday, May 4, 11:00 AM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Pilates
Wednesday, May 4, 5:30 PM
Silverado Community Center, Building A, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Farmers Market
Wednesday, May 4, 9:00 AM
El Camino Real & 3rd St.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Thursday, May 5, 3:00 PM
Tustin Family & Youth Center, 14722 Newport Ave.
Villa Park
Toddler Storytime
Monday, May 2, 10:30 AM
Orange County Public Library – Villa Park Branch, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, May 3, 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Orange County Public Library – Villa Park Branch, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Nixon Library Concert, Chamber Music Concert, Sigma Alpha Iota Orange County Alumnae
Sunday, May 1, 1:30 PM
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Teen Anime Night
Saturday, May 7, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Highway
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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