| May 6, 2016 |
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Volume 4 Issue 12 |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer Gives Opening Remarks at the OC Human Relations Awards |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, Ariana Kennedy and OC Human Relations Executive Director Rusty Kennedy |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer was invited to give opening remarks at the OC Human Relations Awards honoring Orange County’s 2016 Unsung Heroes. The theme of the event was Celebrating Justice, Diversity and the Human Spirit.
Supervisor Todd Spitzer praised the OC Human Relations Commission for its important work to raise awareness to equality and justice. |
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OC Human Relations Awards at the Grove |
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Congratulations to the award winners!
Community Policing Award
Officer Juan Munoz, Huntington Beach Police Department
Diverse Community Leaders Awards
Michelle Evans
Scott Larson
Jan Meslin
Parents in Action
Gurpreet and Bicky Singh
Steve Kim
Outstanding BRIDGES School Award
The Disneyland Resort
Distinguished Business Award
The Disneyland Resort |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer is Featured Speaker at the Irvine Chamber Government Affairs Committee |
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Supervisor Spitzer at the Irvine Chamber Government Affairs Committee |
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Supervisor Spitzer was the featured speaker at the Irvine Chamber Government Affairs Committee. The meeting was held at the new Irvine Chamber of Commerce Office. Supervisor Spitzer provided an update on important issues facing law enforcement and projects in the Third District including the alternate route for the Regional Park Connector Bike Trail. This alignment goes through Irvine Company’s Santiago Hills II tract, parcels in the cities of Tustin, Orange and Irvine and behind the Orange County Fire Authority facility linking to the existing Peters Canyon Trail and Bikeway south of the 261 toll road.
For more information regarding the Irvine Chamber of Commerce, click here.
For more information regarding the Regional Park Connector Bike Trail, click here. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Joins OC Parks in the Sinks Viewing Deck Opening in Limestone Canyon |
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Executive Director of Irvine Ranch Conservancy Michael O’Connell, Orange County Chief Operating Officer Mark Denny, Director of OC Parks Stacy Blackwood and Orange County Supervisor Todd Spitzer Photo by Mindy Schauer, OC Register |
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(Portions courtesy of OC Parks)
Supervisor Spitzer joined OC Parks in the Sinks Viewing Deck Opening in Limestone Canyon. The ribbon cutting ceremony provided information about the area and the deck. |
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Supervisor Spitzer drove in the final bolt |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer and OC Parks Director Stacy Blackwood spoke at the event and cut the ribbon. Supervisor Spitzer also drove in the final bolt on the deck and released a rehabilitated hawk. County COO Mark Denny and Irvine Ranch Conservancy Executive Director Mike O’Connell also were in attendance.
The new viewing deck will provide breathtaking views of Orange County wilderness while helping visitors avoid damage to the surrounding sensitive habitat areas. The path leading to the deck is a short, winding switchback trail constructed to minimize potential erosion and blend sustainably and seamlessly into the hillside vegetation.
The deck is 8 feet wide and 24 feet long on a low raised platform and was constructed from plantation cedar and recycled plastic rail caps. The deck can hold up to 20 visitors at one time. It is identical in size and materials to its companion West Sinks Viewing Deck. Visitors can visit one or both decks during scheduled programs such as Wilderness Access Days or docent-led programs, held regularly. The two decks are approximately 4 miles from the Portola or Augustine staging areas and just over one mile apart.
For more information click here.
Related Articles:
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/deck-714600-conservancy-view.html |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Presented with Award at the Modjeska Firefighters Awards |
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Bruce Newell, Senior Reserve Officer of Modjeska Fire Department presents Supervisor Todd Spitzer with the Challenge Coin Award |
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Supervisor Spitzer was presented with an award at the Modjeska Firefighters Awards for his support for the Canyons during and in the aftermath of the Santiago Fire of 2007. He was also recognized for working with the County of Orange and the Inter Canyon League to construct the large-animal evacuation center in Silverado Canyon.
The award was a Challenge Coin made from an Olive Tree that was planted by Helena Modjeska in the late 1800’s. The Olive Tree burned in the Santiago Fire in 2007 and the coins were made from the remains of the tree. |
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Phil Buller, Michelle Newell, David Fraser, Brian Frick, Larry Ray, Bob Scheibel, Vickie Scheibel, Bruce Newell, Scott Walter, B7 Chief Rob Capobianco, B3 Chief Andy Kovacs, Scott Watrous, Eric Sweeny and son, Eddie Barrera, and Supervisor Todd Spitzer |
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| The Modjeska Firefighters Awards honor those who serve at the OCFA Fire Station 16, Modjeska Canyon. Members of the firefighting unit and residents attended the event held at the Mission Viejo Elks Lodge. Bruce Newell, Senior Reserve Officer of Modjeska Fire Department emceed the event. |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer Joins Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett and OC Animal Care Director Dr. Jennifer Hawkins at the OC PetTrack Mobile App Media Event |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, OC Animal Care Director Dr. Jennifer Hawkins and OC Animal Care staff members |
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(Portions courtesy of OC Animal Care)
Supervisor Todd Spitzer joined Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett and OC Animal Care Director Dr. Jennifer Hawkins at the OC PetTrack Mobile App Media Event launching the new OC PetTrack Mobile App.
OC Animal Care launched the app to provide modern resources for owners to reconnect with their lost pets and adopters to search for homeless pets. Lost and Adoptable pet information is updated every 30 minutes within the app.
OC Animal Care recently launched OC PetTrack, a new application, for iPhone, iPad and Android mobile phone and tablet users.
Check out OC Animal Care's new pet adoption app to find pets available for adoption and a lost and found by clicking here www.ocpetinfo.com/adopt/ocpettrack. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer’s Staff Presents Certificate to Bobby McDonald at the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony in Honor of Being Named 2016 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year |
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Mark Saunders, Ben Rejniak, Doug Wooley, Orange County Community Services Interim Director Renee Ramirez, Antoinette Naddour Balta, OC Veterans Advisory Council Chair Bobby McDonald, Sheniece Smith, Pete Seitz, Michael Johns and Supervisor Spitzer’s Chief of Staff George Cardenas |
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Supervisor Spitzer’s staff recognized Bobby McDonald at the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony in Honor of Being Named 2016 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year. The U.S. Small Business Administration, Santa Ana District Office has selected Robert V. “Bobby” McDonald, President and Executive Director of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, as the 2016 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year.
McDonald, who served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, has been involved in advocacy for veterans and small business owners for many years. He is a member of the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council, appointed by Supervisor Todd Spitzer.
McDonald has contributed to other efforts in the veteran community, including the implementation of the 211 Orange County Veteran portal that was launched this past Veterans Day, the establishment of the Orange County Veterans and Military Families Collaborative, and is on the board of the foundation for the Orange County Fairgrounds Hall of Heroes. |
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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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| Pet of the Week |
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Click on the image above to view a PDF version. |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Preschool Story Time
Friday, March 13, 10:30 AM
Anaheim Public Library – Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail
Family Story Time
Saturday, May 14, 11:00 AM
Anaheim Public Library – East Anaheim Branch, 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Irvine
Jazz at the Palm Court
Saturday, May 7, 1:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Orange County Great Park Farmers Market
Sunday, May 8, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Farmers Market at the Great Park
Orange
OC Zoo Celebrates Bear Awareness Day
Saturday, May 7, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Orange County Zoo, 1 Irvine Park Rd.
Gardening Workshop
Monday, May 9, 6:30 PM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Pilates
Wednesday, May 11, 5:30 PM
Silverado Community Center, Building A, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Farmers Market
Wednesday, May 11, 9:00 AM
El Camino Real & 3rd St.
E-Waste Recycling
Saturday, May 14, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
City Hall Parking Lot, 300 Centennial Way
Villa Park
Toddler Storytime
Monday, May 9, 10:30 AM
Orange County Public Library – Villa Park Branch, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, May 10, 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Orange County Public Library – Villa Park Branch, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Ancestor Answers
Saturday, May 14, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Highway
Nixon Library Concert, New Orange County Children’s Choir
Sunday, May 15, 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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