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January 25, 2018 Volume 6 Issue 3
Restoring the Riverbed: Supervisor Spitzer Addresses the SART Closure

Encampments cause environmental stresses that must be cleaned for public safety issues.
 
Supervisor Todd Spitzer, champion for public safety, visited the Santa Ana River Trail (SART) on January 22 as crews of Orange County Sheriff’s deputies and Orange County Public Works teams began preparing for the environmental remediation project on the riverbed.

“I’m proud to lead the County’s effort to close the Santa Ana River Trail to restore the trail to its intended purposes; recreation and flood control,” Supervisor Spitzer said. “Public safety is my top priority, and the homeless encampment on the riverbed is unsafe and unsanitary.”

Supervisor Spitzer emphasized the need for individuals to take ownership of their situation. “We’re trying to do everything we can to connect people with services in a very humane and empathetic way, but individuals must accept our shelter and outreach support.”

The temporary partial closure of the SART is necessary to address the pressing environmental impact of the unauthorized encampments, including removal of garbage and debris, removal of dangerous bio-hazardous materials, and repairs.

After several weeks’ advance notice, the County is clearing the homeless from the riverbed trail to start the necessary environmental remediation project in this area. Past efforts to maintain and clean the SART have been ineffective and difficult due to the large homeless encampment near Angels Stadium. Shelter beds are available for homeless individuals. The County, in partnership with the nonprofit CityNet, is engaging in intensive case management with individuals encamped in the area.
 
 
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Supervisor Spitzer Speaks at Tustin City Council

Supervisor Spitzer (L) updates the Tustin City Council on the State of the County.
 
Supervisor Todd Spitzer had the pleasure of speaking at Tustin City Council’s first regular meeting of 2018. As the Third District Supervisor, Spitzer has committed to growing and fostering relationships between the County and the Third District cities.

Supervisor Spitzer gave a presentation on the issues of homelessness, unacceptable rise in crime rates and emergency preparedness. “It is critical,” he said to the Council, “that these important public safety issues should not deter from overall excellent quality of life in Tustin as well as all of the Third District cities.”

Congratulations to Mayor Al Murray on his honor of another selection as Council leader. Supervisor Spitzer also commends councilmembers Dr. Allan Bernstein, Chuck Puckett, Becky Gomez, and Letitia Clark for their leadership of the terrific City of Tustin.
 
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Supervisor Spitzer Attends Cypress State of the City

(L to R): Mayor Jon Peat, Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Cypress Chief of Police Rod Cox, Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Watson-Berry, Councilmember Paulo Morales.
 
Supervisor Todd Spitzer was pleased to attend the annual Cypress State of the City Address with Mayor Jon Peat, Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Watson Berry, Councilman Paulo M Morales, Cypress Chief of Police Rod Cox, and other city dignitaries. Mayor Peat provided an overview of the city's accomplishments from 2017 and introduced upcoming projects.

The City of Cypress holds significance in Supervisor Spitzer’s life. As a prosecutor, Supervisor Spitzer’s first jury trial as a deputy district attorney was a vehicular manslaughter DUI that occurred in Cypress.

Supervisor Spitzer offered his congratulations to Siemens Corporation for winning the BRACE Award, Dominic's Ristorante Italiano for winning the SPIRIT Award, and The Festival Companies for winning the AGENT Award.
 
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Supervisor Spitzer Presents Legal Excellence Award to Judge Robinson

(L to R): Bobby McDonald, Judge Karen L. Robinson, and Supervisor Todd Spitzer. Supervisor Spitzer presented the Legal Excellence Award to Judge Robinson for her outstanding legal career on January 13.
 
Supervisor Todd Spitzer was honored to present the Inaugural Legal Excellence Award to the Honorable Karen L. Robinson, the first female African American judge in Orange County Superior Court, from the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association on January 13 at Chapman University Fowler School of Law.


Supervisor Todd Spitzer (C) also presented proclamations to congratulate seven exceptional Law School Ambassadors.
After an outstanding career as the head of litigation for the entire California State University system, Judge Robinson was elected to the Costa Mesa City Council and served as Mayor before being appointed to the Orange County Superior Court in March 2003. For her accomplishments, the award will be named in her honor for future recipients.

Supervisor Todd Spitzer also presented proclamations to Dean Jay Austen for earning the Lifetime Achievement Award, Michele Goodwin for earning the Professor of the Year award, and to congratulate seven Law School Ambassadors for their time served as school ambassadors: Rick Reneer Jr., Sandra T. Davidson, Bradford Odoguwa, Canon Thomas, Andre X. Webb, Christopher Williams, Kimberlyn D. Young, and Lance Cotton.

Supervisor Spitzer thanked Bobby, McDonald, President and CEO of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, for his invitation to the event.

CORRECTION: Newsletter incorrectly stated Judge Robinson is the first African American judge in Orange County Superior Court; Judge Robinson is the first female African American judge in Orange County Superior Court. Marvin G. Weeks of Laguna Niguel was the first African American judge on the Orange County Superior Court, appointed by Governor George Deukmejian in 1989.
 
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Board of Supervisors Approves Grant for Villa Park Library

 
The Board of Supervisors accepted a donation of $18,000 from the Friends of the Villa Park Library at the January 23 meeting. The $18,000 donation will help offset the cost of new furnishings in the library, including new tables, chairs, and shelving to improve the aesthetic appeal for library visitors. The Friends of the Villa Park Library holds fundraisers and solicits donation to provide funding, reading material, and program support to the Villa Park Library.

Villa Park, a Third District city with a population of 5,812 and is the smallest Orange County city by population.
 
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Silverado’s Monthly Flea Market: Saturday, January 27, 9 am—2 pm

 
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Pet of the Week

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Events Around the District
Anaheim
Preschool Storytime
Friday, January 26, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Anaheim Canyon Hills, 400 Scout Trail

Preschool Storytime and Crafts
Wednesday, January 31, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road

Irvine
Orange County Great Park Farmers Market
Sunday, January 28, 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way

Kaleidoscope: A Family Art Experiences
Saturday, February 17, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way

Orange
Help for Small Business Owners
Monday, January 29, 6:00 PM — 8:30 PM
Main Library Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.

Silverado
Spanish/English Storytime
Sunday, January 27, 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Library of the Canyons, 7531 East Santiago Canyon Rd.

Silverado’s Monthly Flea Market
Saturday, January 27, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Silverado Community Center, 27641 Silverado Canyon Road

Tustin
Family Sunset Storytime
Wednesday, January 31, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Tustin Library, 345 E. Main Street

Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, January 31, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
El Camino Real & W. 3rd St.

Villa Park
Author Visit: Sue Ann Jaffarian
Thursday, January 25, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.

Yorba Linda
Friends Big Book Sale
Saturday, January 27, 10:00 AM— 4:00 PM
Yorba Linda Public Library, 18181 Imperial Highway

William F. Buckley and the Presidents—Lecture with Alvin Felzenberg
Tuesday, January 30, 7:00 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
 
Table of Contents
orange arrow Restoring the Riverbed: Supervisor Spitzer Addresses the SART Closure
orange arrow Supervisor Spitzer Speaks at Tustin City Council
orange arrow Supervisor Spitzer Attends Cypress State of the City
orange arrow Supervisor Spitzer Presents Legal Excellence Award to Judge Robinson
orange arrow Board of Supervisors Approves Grant for Villa Park Library
orange arrow Silverado’s Monthly Flea Market: Saturday, January 27, 9 am—2 pm
orange arrow Pet of the Week
orange arrow Events Around the District
DISTRICT STAFF
 
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Chief of Staff

Matt Morrison
Communications Director

Martin Gardner
Policy Advisor

Kassee Moseley
Executive Secretary

Al Tello
Field Deputy

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Office Assistant

Montana Sudul
Communications Specialist

 
 
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