| Progress on County Full Service Homeless Shelter |
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Construction contractors work to finish Phase I of Orange County’s Kraemer Homeless Shelter in time to open this spring |
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 Orange County’s first full-service homeless shelter is slated to open its doors in a matter of weeks as contractors and construction crews work feverishly to meet a Board of Supervisors mandate to complete Phase I of the project and begin housing people suffering in homelessness by the beginning of May.
Supervisor Todd Spitzer is collaborating with his colleagues on the Board of Supervisors and staff on the project located in his Third District on Kraemer Avenue in Anaheim. The OC Department of Public Works is designing the shelter to begin operations with an emergency shelter component opening soon and the Phase II full-service component operational by next year.
Phase I will open with sheltered sleeping space for 100 people that includes bathroom and shower facilities. Construction that includes a kitchen and dining hall, office space and conference rooms will continue in development of Phase II. The full-service shelter will include health assessment, addiction referral, job counseling and transportation assistance all designed to help people suffering from homelessness get back on their feet. All program participants will be screened and registered with restrictions that exclude sex offenders and violent criminals. |
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| OC Animal Care Night at Honda Center |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer greeted Anaheim Ducks fans with County staff and volunteers in support of OC Animal Care Night on March 26 at Honda Center |
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 Supervisor Spitzer joined County staff and volunteers for OC Animal Care Night at the Honda Center. The crew greeted hockey fans interested in pet adoption for two hours before the Anaheim Ducks – New York Rangers game. People interested in adopting a pet could ask about the process and subsequently visit the OC Animal Shelter to select a new pet.
To top off a great night, the homestanding Ducks beat the Rangers 6-3! |
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| Yorba Linda Celebrates Opening of Oakcrest Terrace Affordable Housing Complex |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer addresses the audience at the dedication of the Oakcrest Terrace affordable housing complex in Yorba Linda |
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Supervisor Spitzer was invited to join Yorba Linda Mayor Peggy Huang, other local dignitaries, the leaders and staff of National Community Renaissance and new residents at the dedication/ribbon cutting ceremony for Oakcrest Terrace, Orange County’s newest affordable housing complex in Yorba Linda.
Supervisor Spitzer tours Oakcrest Terrace apartment complex with manager DaShawn Johnson |
In his keynote address on March 16th, Supervisor Spitzer offered recognition and praise for current and past civic leaders and partner stakeholders for the years of synergistic dedication, effort and teamwork required to complete the project. The 69-unit complex offers affordable 1-2-3 bedroom apartments and is rented at capacity by seniors, veterans and locally employed workers and families. |
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Supervisor Spitzer presents a proclamation to Oakcrest Terrace and National CORE on the completion and opening of 69-unit affordable housing community |
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| Survive and Thrive 5K Run/ Walk Health and Safety Expo |
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Saturday, April 8, 2017 - Mason Regional Park, Irvine
Save the date, Saturday April 8th for the Survive and Thrive 5K Run/Walk Health and Safety Expo. This is an official county event hosted in order to help raise money to support crime survivors and other charities.
As a former police officer, state assemblyman and assistant district attorney, public safety and victim’s rights has been a priority throughout my career. I’m proud to have co-authored Marcy’s Law and chaired the campaign to get the initiative passed by the voters in California in addition to supporting other bills making a difference to crime victims.
Please join our ongoing fight to support crime victims and families by organizing friends and co-workers, form a team to raise donations and participate with me in this year’s event. Vendor booths are still available. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy free food samples and drinks, live music and great vendors! All pre-registered participants receive a t-shirt, finisher medal and goody bag!
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Members of the Board of Supervisors, OC Parks and Public Works and crime victim’s advocates at the April, 2015 groundbreaking ceremony for the Crime Victims’ Monument at Mason Regional Park in the City of Irvine |
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| City of Orange State of the City |
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City of Orange Mayor Tita Smith delivers her 2017 State of the City address |
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Lisa J. Blanc was honored as Orange Citizen of the Year. Here she accepts a commendation from Third District Field Deputy Al Tello |
The City of Orange hosted its State of the City Luncheon on March 23rd at the Sandhu Conference Center at Chapman University. Mayor Tita Smith reviewed the City’s major accomplishments for the past and gave an update on the current budget outlook. The mayor also thanked Supervisor Spitzer for his involvement at Yorba Park and his contributions to the Community Partner Program. |
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| 2017 Orange County Task Force on Drowning Prevention |
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| The OC Task Force on Drowning Prevention began work on the 2017 outreach campaign concepts at our Countywide Taskforce meeting March 7th at OCFA Headquarters. Committee assignments were approved and we will be issuing updates on our campaign as it develops this year. This is one of the most important safety issues affecting families throughout Orange County. Thank you to all involved. |
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| Silverado's April Fool's Talent Show Event |
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| Join the City of Orange Recreation Staff |
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| 12th Annual Silverado Chili Cook Off & Cinco de Mayo Festival |
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| Pet of the Week |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Family Storytime
Saturday, April 1, 11:00 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library
8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Preschool Storytime at Canyon Hills
Tuesday, April 4, 11:00 AM
400 Scout Trail, Anaheim Canyon Hills Meeting Room
MDA Muscle Walk of Orange County & The Inland Empire
Saturday, April 8, 9:30 AM (Registration) 11:00 AM (Start)
Yorba Regional Park, 7600 E. La Palma Avenue
Irvine
Certified Farmers Market
Sunday, April 2, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Great Park Update – Meet the Future
Sunday, April 2, 10:00 AM
South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, 9 Truman St.
Survive and Thrive 5K Run/ Walk Health and Safety Expo
Saturday, April 8, 7:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Dr.
Orange
Teen Etiquette Workshop
Friday, March 31, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Orange Main Library
407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Firefighter’s Easter Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, April 16, 7:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Silverado Community Center
27641 Silverado Canyon Road
12th Annual Chili Cook Off & Cinco de Mayo Festival
Saturday, May 6, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Silverado Community Center
27641 Silverado Canyon Road
Tustin
Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, April 5, 9:00 AM to 1 PM
El Camino Real & W. 3rd St.
Villa Park
Roly-Poly Storytime
Monday, April 3, 9:00 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, April 4, 9:00 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Ragtime Music with Eric Marchese & Friends
Sunday, April, 2:00 PM
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 Matt.Morrison@ocgov.com
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