| July 5, 2018 |
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Volume 6 Issue 22 |
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| Happy Independence Day! |
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L to R: Orange Councilmember Mike Alvarez, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Murphy, Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Mayor Tita Smith, the Orange mascot, Councilmember Kim Nichols, Councilmember Fred Whitaker, Ms. City of Orange Eileen Kim, and Assemblyman Steven Choi. |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer hopes everyone had a happy and safe Fourth of July.
Supervisor Spitzer spent the holiday celebrating with family, friends, and neighbors at the spectacular fireworks shows at Orange and Yorba Linda. Read on to see photos from each of these events.
Orange Third of July and 130th Year Commemoration Ceremony:
Supervisor Spitzer led the pledge of allegiance at the Orange Third of July ceremony. |
Supervisor Spitzer was honored to spend the Third of July in his hometown of Orange to celebrate two significant events: the City of Orange Third of July Celebration and the city’s 130th Year Commemoration Ceremony. The dual celebration honors both Orange’s rich history and its residents’ proud patriotism.
Spitzer led the pledge of allegiance, a great honor during this holiday marked by patriotism and respect for our nation’s colors.
After, Supervisor Spitzer thanked Mayor Tita Smith for her leadership, as this was her last Independence Day celebration as mayor. Orange City Council Members Mayor Pro Tem Mark Murphy, Mike Alvarez, Kim Nichols, and Fred Whitaker were also in attendance for the festivities and fireworks display.
Yorba Linda Fourth of July Celebration:
L to R: Yorba Linda Mayor Gene Hernandez, Councilmember Peggy Huang, Supervisor Spitzer, and Louise Hernandez. Photo courtesy of Facebook. |
Supervisor Spitzer thanked Mayor Gene Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem Tara Campbell, Councilmembers Beth Haney, Peggy Huang, and Tom Lindsey, and every resident who came out to Veterans Park in Yorba Linda to celebrate Independence Day.
Supervisor Spitzer offered his sincere respect to the Veterans in attendance who fought to protect the freedoms that are celebrated on the Fourth of July. |
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| Fireworks Safety Press Conference |
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Fireworks Safety Press Conference |
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Watching fireworks is a great American tradition enjoyed each Independence Day, but setting off illegal fireworks are a risk to health and property Supervisor Todd Spitzer, an advocate for public safety, encouraged his constituents to stay safe during the Fourth of July holiday and to be cautious when using fireworks.
“You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know that bottle rockets are dangerous and have consequences,” Spitzer said during a joint press conference with Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, June 28.
“There are real consequences to using illegal fireworks, and the dry and hot weather across Orange County makes these fireworks even more dangerous.”
Watch Supervisor Spitzer’s comments at: https://vimeo.com/278061048#t=624s |
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| Tele-Town Hall on Drowning Prevention |
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(L to R): Tony Bommarito, Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Julie Lopiccolo, Johnny Johnson, and Jason Young. |
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As the weather warms heading into the summer months, many people want to escape the heat by going for a swim. However, taking safety precautions can be the difference between a dip in the water and a devastating and deadly drowning.
Supervisor Spitzer hosted a Tele-Town Hall on drowning prevention with a panel of experts and water safety advocates on Wednesday, June 30. Supervisor Spitzer, a founding member of the Orange County Drowning Prevention Task Force, led the conversation with Jason Young, Orange County Lifeguard Chief; Tony Bommarito, Orange County Fire Authority Captain and Paramedic; Johnny Johnson, founder of Buoy Swim School and member of the Orange County Drowning Prevention Task Force; and Julie Lopiccolo, co-founder of The Jasper Ray Foundation and Vice-Chair of the OC Drowning Prevention Task Force.
Drowning is 100% preventable. If you missed this live Tele-Town Hall, you can hear the full audio recording of this event and Supervisor Spitzer’s other Tele-Town Halls at http://www.ocgov.com/gov/bos/3/info/tele_town_halls. |
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| Spitzer Helps Secure Victory for Firefighting Efforts in Orange County |
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L: Smoke rises from the Canyon 2 Fire in October 2017. R: Supervisor Todd Spitzer and an OCFA firefighter pose in front of one of OCFA's helicopter. |
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The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) will have a new weapon to help keep the county safe as this year is expected to be one of the worst fire seasons on record, Supervisor Todd Spitzer said Friday, June 29.
The OCFA Board of Directors voted Thursday night to appropriate $2.1 million to hire full-time staff which will provide for an additional helicopter in the air to fight fires. Spitzer who sits on the Board, motioned to approve this expenditure, which was unanimously passed. He has advocated for ways to increase OCFA’s resources given the extremely dry weather conditions of the past several years as his district has borne the brunt of recent wildfires.
“Even though other local jurisdictions offer help in fighting fires, it’s essential that we have our own strong fleet of helicopters that can take off at a moment’s notice,” Spitzer said. “One additional helicopter in the air will make a huge difference in knocking down out-of-control blazes. It can also fly at night when winds die down, which will make the biggest dent.”
In 2008, Orange County’s worst fire on record – the Freeway Complex fire – burned 30,305 acres between Corona and Anaheim, torching Yorba Linda and Brea as it traveled. It destroyed 314 homes. A subsequent report revealed that helicopters belonging to other local agencies were grounded during the fire and did not assist.
And last year, Canyon Fire 1 and 2 burned a total of 12,000 acres with 80 structures damaged or destroyed.
“Last year it seemed like half of California was on fire and it lasted for weeks,” Spitzer said. “We need a better insurance policy and this is a great start.”
The new expenditure will fund two fire pilots, a fire captain, two helicopter mechanics and training for the positions. A temporary pilot will staff the helicopter beginning Monday until the other positions are filled.
In addition, OCFA will provide fuel tanks for Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. helicopters that assist in fighting fires. The tank will be located at the scene to ensure quick refills.
View online: http://www.ocgov.com/civicax/inc/blobfetch.aspx?BlobID=77269 |
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| OC Animal Care Offers Adoption Fee Waivers |
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Due to an abundance of dogs, cats and other animals, OC Animal Care will begin waiving fees for pets adopted by residents across Orange County.
The waiver includes all regular adoption fees with the exception of a $27 charge for rabies licensing and will begin on June 29. The waiver will remain in effect until the capacity at the shelter drops below 60 percent.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved the Fee Waiver Resolution in 2016, which calls to forego regular adoption costs when shelter capacity reaches above 80 percent. The resolution also applies when the shelter is expecting to see a sharp increase in numbers such as that during the Fourth of July holiday.
OC Animal Care has been dealing with a busy kitten season and has seen an increase in overall intake numbers since moving into its new facility in Tustin. Numbers have hovered around an 80 percent capacity and have now reached 93 percent.
OC Animal Care is also encouraging animal lovers to temporarily foster a shelter pet to help ease the load during the Fourth of July holiday. The days surrounding this holiday have historically been the busiest days for OC Animal Care, with intake numbers more than doubling due to escaped and lost, frightened pets.
The new OC Animal Care shelter is located at 1630 Victory Road, Tustin 92782. Learn more at http://www.ocpetinfo.com/. |
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Ride the OCTA OC Fair Express
Ride direct to the gate, Saturdays and Sundays!
$2 each way, $4 OC Fair admission |
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This year avoid traffic and parking headaches by taking the 2018 OC Fair Express directly to the gate. Buses depart from 9 convenient locations on Saturdays and Sundays from July 14 to August 12 and run from approximately 10 am – midnight.
If riding Metrolink, you can connect to the OC Fair Express at the Anaheim Canyon, Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo, Santa Ana, Irvine or Anaheim-ARTIC Metrolink stations. Simply show your valid Metrolink ticket and ride the bus for free. And, when you ride the OC Fair Express, you will receive a coupon for $4 OC Fair admission, that's a $10 savings!
Visit http://www.octa.net/Bus/OC-Fair-Express/Overview/ for bus schedules and ways to pay. |
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| Santiago Canyon Bridge Repairs: July 9-16 |
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Click on the image above to view a PDF version. |
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| Santiago Canyon Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project: Update |
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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
Toddler Stories and Playtime
Monday, July 9, 11:00 am – 11:45 am
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Preschool Storytime
Friday, July 6, 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Anaheim Canyon Hills, 400 Scout Trail
Irvine
Movies on the Lawn: Peter Rabbit
Saturday, July 7, 6:30 pm
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Sizzlin’ Summer Concert: Smith Band (Modern Country)
Sunday, July 8, 5:30 pm
Mike Ward Community Park, 20 Lake Road
Orange
2018 Summer Reading Club for Adults: Reading Takes You Everywhere
Now—July 28, 10:00 am—6:00 pm
Library Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
The Dances of Polynesia Presented by Moana Nui
Monday, July 9, 6:30 pm—8:00 pm
Library Main Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Family Drop-In Crafts
Saturday, July 7, 11:00 am — 2:00 pm
Library of the Canyons, 7531 East Santiago Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Family Sunset Storytime
Wednesday, July 11, 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Tustin Library, 345 E. Main Street
Concerts in the Park
Wednesday, July 11, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Peppertree Park, 230 West First Street
Villa Park
Let’s Learn a Language!
Thursday, July 12, 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Family Funtime—Comedy Magic Show
Thursday, July 12, 6:30 pm — 7:15 pm
Yorba Linda Public Library, 18181 Imperial Highway
U.S.—China Workshop: An Emerging Technological Arms Race
Friday, July 13, 1:00 pm—2:00 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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