| September 25, 2017 |
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Volume 5 Issue 23 |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Commits to Clearing the Santa Ana Riverbed using Four-Step Solution |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer and his fellow members of the Board of Supervisors have made it clear: the riverbed must be cleared. (Photo Credit: Orange County Register) |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer made it unequivocally clear: The Santa Ana riverbed will not be Orange County’s Skid Row.
Speaking during the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting, Supervisor Spitzer urged the necessity of the County’s Four-Step Solution to remove all homeless from the riverbed. “We cannot afford to tolerate this public health crisis any longer,” he stated, “I am committed to clearing out the riverbed.” |
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The homeless situation on the riverbed has reached a breaking point. Supervisor Spitzer is calling for immediate action. |
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Supervisor Spitzer’s joint directive with Supervisor Do to the County CEO in June of this year was just the first step. Now, with expanded authorization to include the County Sherriff, the Board of Supervisors directs the County of Orange to provide a system of “Whole Care” services by entering into contracts with service providers to:
- Perform on-site triage services to address basic human needs and emergency medical services to homeless individuals,
- Provide intensive case management with wrap-around services to address the addiction and mental health crises to those in the riverbed and respect their dignity as individuals, not statistics.
- Systematically bridge the gap between those who want help with those who can provide it by providing links to housing and work development to transition individuals into housing.
- Instruct the Sherriff to ramp up enforcement in and near the Santa Ana riverbed, removing the criminal element while directing the homeless to shelter and housing options.
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This Four-Step Solution to End Homelessness is supplemented by the County’s continued commitment to opening another 100 beds in Bridges at Kraemer Place, located near the heart of the homeless encampment of the Santa Ana riverbed, and encourage cooperation between cities to effectively and efficiently locate and transition individuals. The City of Anaheim has already offered their support in the County’s efforts by declaring a state of emergency in the flood control channel.
As a flood channel, the Santa Ana riverbed is not suitable for human habitation. Supervisor Spitzer and the County of Orange are confident this four-step solution will be the catalyst to instrument long-term change in homelessness in Orange County. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer and the Angels Recognize Third District Resident for Winning 2018 Eco Challenge Poster Challenge |
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Supervisor Spitzer (back center) smiles with Third District winner Maxwell Ngo (front center) at an on-field ceremony at Angels’ Stadium. The five winners posed with their district representatives on-field at Angel's Stadium. |
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Supervisor Spitzer and Maxwell Ngo connect before the on-field ceremony at Angel's Stadium. |
Congratulations to Maxwell Ngo, age 9, a budding artist and environmentalist from Tustin, for being named the Third District Winner for the annual Orange County Waste and Recycling Eco Challenge Poster Contest! Maxwell was recognized in an on-field pre-game ceremony at Angel Stadium on Friday, September 15. Maxwell is a fourth-grader at Guin Foss Elementary School. Along with the on-field recognition, Maxwell earned the opportunity to be an honorary Bat Kid at an Angels game. He graciously passed the Bat Kid opportunity along to an Angels fan at CHOC when he not able to use it himself.
Third District Supervisor Todd Spitzer was on hand to congratulate Maxwell for his unique depiction of the contest theme. Maxwell’s unique entry depicted the “Adventures of G-Boy—Go Green Edition.” In his series of pictures, curbside food waste was transformed into compost to enrich a vegetable garden. The Eco Challenge Poster Contest winners did an exceptional job at spreading the message of waste reduction.
Maxwell was one of five winners, one from each Orange County supervisorial district, who were chosen out of 500 submissions. Students ages 8-14 submitted their poster drawings for the theme “Battling for a Green Planet” to promote environmentally friendly activities.
The Eco Challenge Poster Contest is sponsored by the County of Orange and OC Waste & Recycling in partnership with Discovery Cube Orange County and Angels Baseball. Information about the 2018 poster contest will be available early next year. Look for information at http://oclandfills.com/recycling/eco_challenge/batkid.
The County of Orange and OC Waste & Recycling sponsor the Eco Challenge Exhibit at the Discovery Cube Orange County, an interactive experience that showcases sustainable behaviors. For more information visit oclandfills.com.
(Portions courtesy of OC Waste and Recycling). |
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| Tele-Town Hall: Wednesday, September 27 |
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The Hall of Administration at the Orange County Civic Center in Santa Ana. |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer will hold the Third District’s second Tele-Town Hall event on Wednesday, September 27 at 5:30 PM.
The Tele-Town Hall is a unique opportunity for residents of the Third District to listen in over the phone and participate in discussion on topics affecting Orange County. The Town Hall is part of Supervisor Spitzer’s efforts to promote transparency in government and education of community issues.
The phone number to call into will be posted as an announcement on Supervisor Spitzer’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Speaks at Moving 9/11 Memorial Ceremony hosted by OCFA |
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Supervisor Spitzer speaks at OCFA's Headquarters. (From left to right) OCFA Board Chair Dr. Elizabeth Swift, OCFA Board Vice-Chari Ed Sachs, and Acting Fire Chief Dave Anderson look on. |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer was honored to speak at Orange County Fire Authority’s 9-11 Memorial at OCFA’s Headquarters. The ceremony was an important reminder of everyone's duty to help others in need; as so many did 16 years ago in New York, and as so many continue to do to this day. He proudly thanked the Orange County first responders who answered the calls from Texas and Florida in the wake of devastating hurricanes and traveled across the county to assist. “It is our duty,” he argued, “to help all Americans and teach these lessons to the young people that were born post-2001.”
Supervisor Spitzer encouraged the public to take the opportunity to reflect on the perseverance and courage shown by the 3,000 firefighters, police officers, civilians, and others who lost their lives on 9/11. Those brave heroes remain an inspirational part of America’s history, engraved in the memorials in New York City and in the hearts of the American people.
During the moving ceremony, Supervisor Spitzer stated “Our country, and our freedom, is worth fighting for. It is our duty as Americans to come together every September 11 to remember those who lost their lives on that tragic day. I am confident in the ability of all Americans to move forward and continue building the courageous, thriving, equitable country we strive for.” |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Participates in Discussion on Public Safety at Open Forum |
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Supervisor Spitzer (L) addresses the need for tough-on-crime policies at the ACC-OC Public Safety Forum. Edward Medrano (R), Gardena Chief of Police, and Undersheriff Don Barnes joined Supervisor Spitzer for the panel discussion. |
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As one of Orange County’s most outspoken advocates for victims’ rights and as Chairman of the Orange County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, the County committee leading the discussion on public safety, Supervisor Todd Spitzer understands that putting victims first requires cooperation between law enforcement and policymakers. “Law enforcement is moving in a direction where it is expected to take on other responsibilities. Police are supposed to be police. I don’t agree that they should be expected to be social workers, psychologists, and medical care providers; they are first responders,” said Supervisor Spitzer, “As a policymaker, it is my job to provide tools so law enforcement can do what they are supposed to do; enforce the law.”
During the Association of California Cities-Orange County (ACC-OC) Public Safety Forum, Supervisor Spitzer emphasized that need for guidance on a panel of prominent public safety officers and elected officials, including Irvine Police Chief Mike Hamel, OC Undersheriff Don Barnes, Al Murray, Mayor Pro Tem of Tustin, and Edward Medrano, Gardena Police Chief and President of the California Police Chiefs Association. Tustin Police Chief Charles Celano moderated the panel. Supervisor Spitzer argued that cooperation and broader communication between cities, law enforcement, elected officials, and the County was necessary for successful implementation of long-term and wide-reaching solutions.
Supervisor Spitzer, addressing his fellow panelists during the discussion, encouraged them to use the forum as a dialogue to help implement public safety policy, improve community relations, and reflect the best of what each community has to offer. “I am eager to engage in this important discussion on public safety,” Supervisor Spitzer stated during the forum opening, “Given the civil unrest we’ve seen across the nation, including violent and sometimes deadly protests, the need for both the public and our officers to be prepared for a major safety issue is more important than ever.”
Al Murray, Mayor Pro-Tem of Tustin, thanked Supervisor Spitzer for his “passionate participation as a panelist on [the ACC-OC] second panel.” Crime Survivors, a non-profit group working to empower vicitms of crime, also applauded Supervisor Spitzer “for standing up, speaking up and defending our name… We are most grateful for your voice and actions for vicitms and public safety.”
The ACC-OC Public Safety Forum came at a critical moment in America’s heated political climate to address an issue that everyone—police officers, elected officials, and the residents they serve—agrees is of upmost importance. |
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| List of Names of Winners from the 2017 OC Fair Released |
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The 2017 OC Fair released the names of winners from categories ranging from “beer to beef.” In total, close to 10,000 prize ribbons were handed out and nearly $90,000 was awarded in prize money.
The Third District saw an incredible number of winners. Supervisor Todd Spitzer would like to offer his congratulations to:
The 15 winners from Anaheim Hills, 414 winners from Irvine, 10 winners from North Tustin, 218 winners from Orange, 75 winners from Silverado, 32 winners from Trabuco Canyon, 86 winners from Tustin, 13 winners from Villa Park, and 8 winners from Yorba Linda.
Congratulations! |
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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
Hug-a-Bye Baby Storytime
Thursday, September 28, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
400 Scout Trail, Anaheim Canyon Hills
Family Storytime
Saturday, September 30, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Irvine
Spooktacular Fun Days!
Saturday, October 14 – Sunday, October 15
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Irvine Global Village Festival
Saturday, September 23, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bill Barber Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza
Orange County Great Park Famers Market
Sunday, September 24, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Orange
Monday Mysteries Book Club
Monday, September 25, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Orange Library Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Special Effect Monster Makeup Demonstration
Saturday, September 30, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Orange Library Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Read Around the World
Saturday, September 23, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Library of the Canyons, 7531 E Santiago Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Tustin’s 90th Celebration
Sunday, September 24, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Old Town Tustin, El Camino Real and Third St.
Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, September 27, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
El Camino Real & W. 3rd St.
Tustin Tiller Days
Friday, October 6 – Sunday, October 8
Columbus Tustin Park, Prospect Ave. and Irvine Blvd.
Villa Park
Book Chat: My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor
Wednesday, September 20, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, September 26, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Mark Bowden, Author: Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam
Wednesday, September 27, 2:30 PM
Richard Nixon Library and 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 Montana.Sudul@ocgov.com
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