| September 30, 2016 |
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Volume 4 Issue 29 |
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| DROWNINGS IN ORANGE COUNTY |
| YEAR |
DROWNING INCIDENTS |
FATALITIES |
| 2016* |
70 |
29 |
| 2015 |
118 |
50 |
| 2014 |
86 |
43 |
| *2016 data is for January through September 29, 2016 |
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| Board of Supervisors Approved 39% increase in Funding for Victim Assistance in Orange County through Community Service Programs |
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(Portions courtesy of CSP)
Imagine the devastation experienced by crime victims. Some have lost a loved one to homicide, some have felt betrayed through domestic violence or sexual assault, and some are the victim of a random attack. No matter the type of crime, their world turns upside down. Since 1978, Community Service Programs (CSP) - Victim Assistance Programs has been the primary provider of crime victim services for Orange County, stepping in at times of greatest need to provide expertise and support. Last year CSP provided assistance to 22,913 Orange County crime victims.
On Tuesday, September 27, 2016, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the CSP contract which allowed acceptance of a 39% increase to core funding for Victim Assistance in Orange County, provided through a grant from the California Office of Emergency Services. The additional funds will increase service capacity by adding an additional Victim Advocate at each of the 5 Victim Assistance Centers located in the Orange County Justice Centers (court houses). Advocates in these centers serve victims of all types of crimes. Additionally, CSP will be adding an Elder Abuse Advocate who will serve North County Clients, an additional Human Trafficking Advocate to meet the needs of an ever increasing number of human trafficking victims, and two Victim Advocates to enhance the law enforcement based program, increasing CSP’s presence to five local law enforcement agencies.
Victim services are partially paid for through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) monies. The fund is supported through fines and penalties paid by convicted federal offenders, there are no tax dollars involved. The level of available VOCA funding has been significantly increased over the past year and a half, with the funds being distributed throughout the 50 states changing from $745 million in 2014 to over $2.3 billion in 2015.
Supervisor Spitzer received the Visionary in Victim Services Award from CSP. Spitzer was the co-author and served as the State-Wide Chair and Campaign Manager of Prop. 9, Marsy’s Law. Marsy’s Law now is the Victims Bill of Rights in California and serves as the vehicle for all victims’ rights. |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer Hosts Girl Scout Troop 3331 from Tustin |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer with Girl Scouts from Troop 3331 including: Adalyn Arreola, Ava Ngo, Ava Faraj, Bailey Bridgman, Isabella Lin, Elisa Scott, Giuliana Modica, Haley Ngo, Iliana Arteaga, Lilly Myers, Madeline Klein, Megan Escobar, Sophie Ngo and their leaders |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer met with Tustin Girl Scout Troop 3331 and their troop leaders. The troop was earning their badge by interviewing an elected official. Together with Supervisor Todd Spitzer, they discussed how elected officials help the government make decisions and ideas on how they can be active citizens.
Supervisor Todd Spitzer is a proud supporter of the Girl Scouts of America. Todd and Jamie Spitzer’s daughter Lauren is a girl scout. To learn more about Girl Scouts of Orange County click here. |
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| The Board of Supervisors Thanked the Newport Beach 1st Battalion, 1st Marines Foundation |
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Members of the Newport Beach 1st Battalion, 1st Marines Foundation with Vice Chair Michelle Steel, Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, Supervisor Andrew Do and Supervisor Todd Spitzer |
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| The Board presented a resolution to the Newport Beach 1st Battalion, 1st Marines Foundation in recognition of their efforts to provide community and financial support to the men and families of the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines both during overseas deployments and when training for the next deployment. |
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| The Board of Supervisors Recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer, President of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Reuben Franco, President Elect of the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association Eric Dominguez, President of Relampago del Cielo Lucy Santana, Supervisor Andrew Do, Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, and Vice Chair Michelle Steel |
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| The Board recognized "National Hispanic Heritage Month" to honor the contributions, culture, and heritage of Hispanic Americans. |
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| The Board of Supervisors Recognized Shane Silsby, Director of Orange County Public Works Who Won the American City and County 2016 Public Works Leader of the Year Award |
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Kevin Onuma, Shannon Widor, Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Director of OC Public Works Shane Silsby, Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, Colby Cataldi, Vice Chair Michelle Steel, Supervisor Andrew Do and Khalid Bazmi |
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| The Board of Supervisors congratulated OC Public Works Director Shane Silsby and the OC Public Works Department for receiving the "Public Works Leader of the Year" award from American City and County magazine. To read more about the award and accomplishments of OC Public Works, click here. |
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| Volunteers Make a Difference in the Canyons for 20th Inner-Coastal Watershed Clean-Up Day |
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(Portions courtesy of OC Waste and Recycling)
A collaborative clean-up team made a big impact in the Third District’s Santiago and Silverado Canyon areas on Saturday, September 20 as part of the 20th Inner-Coastal and Watershed Clean-up.
Each year OC Public Works’ Neighborhood Preservation unit teams up with OC Public Works, OC Waste & Recycling, the Orange County Conservation Corps and Trails4All to aid Canyons residents with the clean-up.
Teams of dedicated volunteers carried litter and other items from the canyons and piled everything in bins that were provided specifically for that day. By 1:00 p.m. nine tons of waste had been collected and the bins were full. The Inner Coastal Clean Up day is an ongoing part of beautifying and maintaining the canyons.
As a reminder, year-round large item pick-up is available from local waste haulers. OC Residents can find a list of local waste hauler by community here at the OC Waste and Recycling website. |
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Competitive Grant Program Supports Recycling and Waste Reduction
Please Apply! |
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(Portions courtesy of OC Waste and Recycling)
The Board of Supervisors approved the fourth cycle of a competitive grant program, available through the County’s OC Waste & Recycling department.
The grant provides funding for new programs or enhancements to existing programs that promote and sustain recycling and waste reduction in Orange County. Cities, jurisdictions and non-profits are eligible to apply for the grant, and waste industry businesses may partner with eligible applicants.
The program provides up to $600,000 to the Third District. It is a sustainable grant program, meaning recipients must contribute an increasing share of the total program budget beginning in year-two of the five-year program. Complete program information and the grant application is available on the OC Waste & Recycling Regional Grant web page. Please contact Isabel Rios-Kahn at Isabel.rios-kahn@ocwr.ocgov.com or (714) 834-4094 with questions. |
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| Take Part in National Preparedness Month, Register for AlertOC |
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(Portions by OC Sheriff’s Department)
September marks National Preparedness Month, urging residents and businesses to prepare for the many hazards that threaten our daily lives and sense of normalcy – most often occurring in Southern California with little to no warning.
Consider the state’s historic drought, drawing ever-increasing concern from first responders due to the elevated wildfire danger. Often disasters occur rapidly, forcing evacuations and road closures to neighborhoods. AlertOC, the County’s mass notification system, is a critical link for residents to immediately learn of any required actions, such as evacuating their homes during an imminent fire.
The distinctive feature of AlertOC is the ability for individuals to register multiple contact methods and addresses. Registrations of cell phone and alternate numbers dramatically increase the ability to reach the greatest number of community members within minutes. This enables landlines, cell phones and e-mail addresses to be incorporated into a single notification system.
Residents can do their part to prepare for emergencies by registering for AlertOC. The time is now to self-register cell phone numbers and e-mail addresses to be a part of the regional test. For more information or to register alternate phone numbers or e-mail addresses, visit AlertOC.com. |
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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
Family Story Time
Saturday, October 1, 11:00 AM
Anaheim Public Library – East Anaheim Branch, 8201 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Downloading eBooks
Tuesday, October 4, 6:00 PM
Canyon Hills Library – 400 S. Scout Trail
Irvine
Irvine Police Department Open House
Saturday, October 1, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Irvine Civic Center, One Civic Center Plaza, Irvine
Farmers Market
Sunday, October 2, 10:00 AM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Orange
Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Saturday, October 1, 10:30 AM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Manners Matter
Friday, October 7, 3:30 PM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Pilates
Saturday, October 7, 5:30 PM
Silverado Community Center, 27641 Silverado Canyon Road
Tustin
Tustin Tiller Days
Friday, September 30 – October 2
17522 Beneta Way
Farmers Market
Wednesday, October 5, 9:00 AM
El Camino Real & 3rd St.
Villa Park
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, October 3, 9:30 AM
Orange County Public Library – Villa Park Branch, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Concert, British Brass Band
Sunday, October 2, 1:30 PM
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Tween Halloween Party
Thursday, October 6, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Yorba Linda Community Center, 4501 Casa Loma Ave.
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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