| March 15, 2018 |
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Volume 6 Issue 10 |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Presents State of the County to Irvine City Council |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer (L) provided updates to the Irvine City Council on March 13. |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer presented a review of the State of the County at the Irvine City Council meeting on March 13. As the Third District Supervisor, Spitzer has committed to growing and fostering relationships between the County and Third District cities, including cooperation in working with this fine city.
He thanked Irvine for its strong commitment to the OC Drowning Prevention Task Force. Irvine donated $25,000 last year.
Supervisor Spitzer extended his appreciation to the Irvine City Council—Mayor Don Wagner and Council members Jeff Lalloway, Melissa Fox, and birthday girl Christina Shea—for allowing him the time at Tuesday's meeting to deliver an address on County issues and solutions. |
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| Board of Supervisors Thanks Social Workers |
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The Board of Supervisors and representatives from Health Care Agency and Social Services Agency during a special presentation on Tuesday, March 13. |
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Supervisor Spitzer offered his gratitude to the various agencies represented. |
The Board of Supervisors honored Orange County social workers for their efforts to connect homeless individuals to services during the Santa Ana River Trail Environmental Remediation Project. The County has turned the corner on homelessness by clearing the riverbed, and that couldn't have happened without their help.
“These are the people who are working to change lives,” Supervisor Spitzer said during the special presentation on March 13. “My colleagues and I are in gratitude of their efforts.”
Representatives from County of Orange Health Care Agency, Orange County Social Services Agency, Adult Protective Services, In-Home Supportive Services, Behavioral Health Services and Correctional Health Services attended the presentation. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Congratulates Modjeska Canyon Firefighter Honorees |
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Volunteer firefighters (L to R) Brian Frick, Scott Watrous, Scott Walter, and Eddy Barrera were honored at the ceremony on March 10. |
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Supervisor Spitzer offered his congratulations to all of the volunteer firefighters who were honored at the Modjeska Canyon Firefighters Dinner on March 10 at the Mission Viejo Elks Lodge.
Volunteer firefighter David Fraser was named “Firefighter of the Year” and Eddy Barrera, Brian Frick, Soctt Walter, and Scott Watrous were honored for their efforts as volunteer firefighters during the Canyon Fire 2. Three retiring volunteer firefighters were also honored: Edward Newell, who volunteered for 11 years, Phil Buller, who dedicated 34 years, and Marc Grossman, who volunteered for 37 years.
This year marks the 71st anniversary of Fire Station 16. It is through the combined efforts of numerous volunteer firefighters that Station 16 has made a significant impact on the safety of those who live in Modjeska Canyon and the surrounding area. |
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| Join Supervisor Todd Spitzer at the Grand Opening Ceremony of the OC Animal Care Shelter on March 24—Public Welcome to Attend! |
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Supervisor Spitzer joined dignitaries from partnering cities from across the County as well as his colleagues on the Board of Supervisors at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new facility. |
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Join Supervisor Spitzer for the Grand Opening of the new OC Animal Care shelter in Tustin on March 24. Meet some furry friends and check out the new state-of-the-art shelter.
“We are here to resolve a critical need in Orange County,” Supervisor Todd Spitzer, whose Third District is home to the new facility, said during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. “This facility will be the hub of education, setting the standard for ethical and transparent animal care for the entire country. The humane treatment in this facility is designed to raise live adoptability rates. The goal is 100 percent responsible adoption for all pets.
Read more here: http://www.ocgov.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=73244 |
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| Third District Welcomes OC Animal Care to New Home at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
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The new OC Animal Care Shelter in Tustin. The Ribbon Cutting was on March 7. |
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Supervisor Spitzer is proud to deliver on yet another long-time promise! As the Third District Supervisor, Todd Spitzer was honored to participate the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and welcome OC Animal Care to their new shelter and headquarters in Tustin. Supervisor Spitzer commended the dedicated staff and volunteers who have been steadfast in their passionate service to caring for animals. This new shelter is designed to set the highest standard in how we provide humane treatment for all animals. The welfare of animals and pets throughout our community inspires a special kind of passion, and it is a cause that we all share common ground.
“I am proud OC Animal Care staff and my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors now have a proper facility to continue the important work of delivering animal care at an even higher level of service,” Supervisor Spitzer said during his opening remarks.
Thanks to the partnering cities: Anaheim, Brea, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Orange, Placentia, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Tustin, Villa Park, and Yorba Linda. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Co-Hosts with Department of Education the First Active Shooter Response Training for Parents |
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(L to R): Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares, Superintendent Dr. Gunn Marie Hansen, Principal Craig Abercrombie, Sergeant Joe Sandoval, Captain Eric Rosauer, Nicole Garcia, Undersheriff Don Barnes, Sergeant Brennan Leininger, Christine Laehle, Supervisor Todd Spitzer, and Ed Howard. |
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After many months of preparation, Supervisor Todd Spitzer successfully co-led an Active Shooter Response Training for Parents, the first of its kind here in Orange County.
Supervisor Todd Spitzer led the Active Shooter Response Training for Parents on Tuesday, March 6. |
In the wake of several highly publicized tragic shootings across the county, Supervisor Spitzer was proud to coordinate this educational, interactive, and public safety-oriented event for the Third District.
“As a parent, former teacher, former school board member, and former reserve police officer, I know you’re scared and worried about the safety of your children,” Supervisor Spitzer said to the crowd of nearly 300 parents, administrators, and local elected officials. “It is never easy to talk about tragedy, but we must confront this challenge to the safety of our schools.”
Nearly 300 people attended the presentation at Canyon High School in Anaheim Hills. |
The hour-and-a-half long event at Canyon High School featured an active shooter law enforcement response presentation, a lesson on teaching children coping skills, and questions from the audience. “We’re all gathered here to give you—parents and guardians—tools you can use and an overview of what to expect from school administrators and law enforcement in the unfortunate event of an active shooter,” Supervisor Spitzer said to lead the discussion.
Big thanks to the event partners and participants Orange County Department Education Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares and Christine Laehle, Emergency and Safety Specialist; Orange Unified School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gunn Marie Hansen and Ed Howard Executive Director of Student Community Services; Canyon High School Principal Craig Abercrombie; Undersheriff Don Barnes and Sergeant Joe Sandoval of Orange County Sheriff's Department; Sergeant Brennan Leininger of Anaheim Police Department; Captain Eric Rosauer of Orange Police Department; and Nicole Garcia, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from OC Health Care Agency, for lending their expertise and perspective to this difficult subject.
Orange Unified School District was the host district for this event, but Supervisor Spitzer hopes other schools will be encouraged to hold similar trainings. A great tool to use is www.SecureOCSchools.com, which is currently under development. |
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| Survive and Thrive 5K Run/Walk |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer is partnering with Crime Survivors to support victims through the Survive and Thrive 5K Run/Walk on April 14 at the future site of the Crime Victims’ Monument in Mason Regional Park, Irvine. Don’t miss this morning of healing and encouragement. |
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| Disaster Preparedness Plan |
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| View a disaster preparedness plan and incorporate these tools into your life to prepare you and your family for a disaster: https://grizzlytarps.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/grizzly-disaster-preparedness-infographic.jpg |
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| Follow Orange County Veterans Service Office on Social Media |
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| Orange County Clerk-Recorder Special Saturday Opening |
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| Orange County Clerk-Recorder will be open on Saturday, March 17 from 10-3 pm at three locations. View the flyer below for details. |
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| Fire Safe Council East Orange County Canyons Beetle Infestation Meeting |
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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 Storytime
Friday, March 16, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Anaheim Canyon Hills, 400 Scout Trail
Family Storytime
Saturday, March 17, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Irvine
Children’s Garden Workshop: Planting a Garden Bed
Sunday, March 18, 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Orange County Great Park Farmers Market
Sunday, March 18, 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Orange
Put Your Best Face Forward: Lessons in Skin Care for Teens
Wednesday, March 21, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Main Library Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Monday Mysteries Book Club
Monday, March 26, 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Main Library Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Family Drop-In Crafts
Saturday, March 24, 11:00 AM — 2:00 PM
Library of the Canyons, 7531 East Santiago Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, March 21, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
El Camino Real & W. 3rd St.
Family Sunset Storytime
Wednesday, March 21, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Tustin Library, 345 E. Main Street
Villa Park
Music and Movement Storytime
Thursday, March 22, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Celebrate Pat Nixon’s Birthday
Friday, March 16, 9:00 AM
Richard Nixon Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Tween Book Club (4th-8th Grades)
Tuesday, March 20, 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Yorba Linda Public 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 Montana.Sudul@ocgov.com
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