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| Welcome to Nelson's E-News! |
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Thank you for reading this edition of my newsletter. I hope you find the information below very helpful. As always, I appreciate and look forward to your feedback.
The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, September 16 at 9:30am in the Hall of Administration – 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana 92701.
Sincerely,
Shawn Nelson |
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| OCTA |
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| 2014 OC Fair Express Recap |
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On Monday, OCTA’s Board of Directors received a final recap of the successful 2014 OC Fair Express. Ridership at all eight stations increased over previous years and, surprisingly, almost half of OC Fair Express riders were first-time users of OCTA bus service. This year also marked the first time that OCTA offered a mobile ticketing app, which approximately one-third of respondents to a survey reported using.
Click here to view the 2014 OC Fair Express Recap. |
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| Capital Projects Update |
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OCTA is efficiently using your tax dollars to continually work toward improving transportation in Orange County. This week, it reported on outreach efforts currently underway for its capital projects. In North Orange County, this includes the OC Bridges grade separation projects and widening of the northbound 57 and westbound 91 freeways. The full presentation is below.
Click here to view the Capital Projects Update. |
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| In the Community |
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| Supervisor Nelson Speaks to CSUF Students |
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Supervisor Nelson was honored to guest lecture for an Introduction to Metropolitan Politics class at Cal State Fullerton last week. At the invitation of State & Community Relations Director Chris Reese, Supervisor Nelson visited the class to deliver a brief overview of the County of Orange, including its core functions, services and current issues facing local government.
This was followed by approximately thirty minutes of questions and answers from some of the 38 students with topics ranging from the homeless shelter proposal, transportation issues and achieving property tax equity. Concluding the discussion, Supervisor Nelson invited students to contact his office to apply for internships with the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
This was Supervisor Nelson’s second year in a row presenting to this class and he looks forward to visiting the campus again next year. You can view the presentation here. |
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Supervisor Nelson discusses the County’s major roles and functions at Cal State Fullerton. |
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Supervisor Nelson with Chris Reese, Director of State & Community Relations at Cal State Fullerton. |
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| Fullerton Resident Honors Heroes of 9-11 |
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Policy Advisor Steve Spernak delivered thanks from the Supervisor to Scott Townley for his 9-11 Memorial. |
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Townley’s solemn display contains thousands of flags with the names of all the victims lost in the 9-11 attacks. |
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Supervisor Shawn Nelson was honored to recognize Fullerton resident Scott Townley for the memorial display he designed to honor the citizens and fallen first-responders in the 9-11 attack.
Townley, an OCFA Firefighter, originated the honors to commemorate the 343 Firefighters and 74 NYPD and Port Authority Police who died in the response when the towers collapsed.
On the 10th anniversary of the tragedy, Townley completed the honors by adding 2,985 American flags and engraved each flag with the name of the civilians murdered that morning.
Policy Advisor Steve Spernak delivered a framed copy of Psalm 91 to Townley as a thank you and appreciation from Supervisor Nelson and the people of Orange County. |
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| Supervisor Congratulates SoCal Motorcycle of Brea |
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Policy Advisor Steve Spernak congratulates SoCal Motorcycles owner Tom Hicks with a Certificate of Recognition for being one of the nation’s top dealers since 2000. |
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Supervisor Nelson was honored to partner with members of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce to recognize Southern California Motorcycles owner Tom Hicks for the incredible success he’s delivered in the industry for the last 10 years as one of the premier dealers in Orange County.
Touted as the number one Triumph dealer in the entire United States for seven straight years complements their offering of new and used motorcycles produced by Ducati, Suzuki, Victory and Royal Enfield. Suzuki joined their sales and service complex in 2014.
Located a 515 W. Lambert Rd in Brea, just across the street and west of Farmboys Restaurant, the dealership complex offers the latest in riding apparel and a huge variety of accessories for motorcycle and off-road enthusiasts.
The used-bikes showroom offers varieties, sizes and brands of motorcycles that can accommodate budgets and experience levels from beginners to accomplished professional riders. Each pre-owned bike they offer has gone through a complete make-over by their factory-trained mechanics and electronic techs in a 30-point inspection to make sure your purchase is hassle-free.
SoCal Motorcycles have a talented sales and finance team on-site and offers demo rides on their products so you get a good feel for the investment before purchase. The service department offers the best in repairs and replacement installations and the mechanics are available on Saturday for your convenience.
For more information on how you can own, enjoy and be part of Southern California Motorcycles “Celebration of Motorcycling” with the team that offers quality products, education and customer service, please call them at 714 256-6700 or check out their website at www.socalmotorcycles.com. |
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| Announcements |
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| Do you know any hometown heroes? |
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The Fourth District is accepting submissions to recognize unsung heroes in our community.
This may include public safety, first responders, or friends and neighbors who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in everyday life to enrich our community.
To share your story, please call or email Audra Fishel: Audra.Fishel@ocgov.com 714-834-3440 |
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| West Nile Virus Warning |
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| Clerk-Recorder Open Next Saturday |
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| Tax Defaulted Properties |
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| Please contact the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office at ttcinfo@ttc.ocgov.com, and a staff person will follow up on further details and the next steps to bring the property taxes current. Below is a list of tax defaulted properties. |
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| “OC 125: Exploring Orange County’s Story” at John Wayne Airport |
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Visitors and residents can explore Orange County's rich 125-year history through OC 125: Exploring Orange County's Story, a curated exhibition of sites and experiences, now on display at John Wayne Airport. Through February 2015, viewers can take a historical journey through Orange County in the Destination Art & Culture exhibition space located in the pre-security pedestrian walkway between Riley Terminals B and C.
Organized by era, the OC 125 display highlights more than 35 historical sites throughout Orange County that are accessible to residents and visitors. The exhibition begins with the earliest explorers and settlers to the region, using images like the one below to depict Orange County's growth and development over the past century. A companion guide, available at the Riley Terminal and on John Wayne Airport's website, highlights portions of the exhibition. |
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View more images here. |
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OC 125 is the official designation of Orange County's 125th Anniversary. Throughout 2014, the County of Orange is supporting ongoing commemorative events and exhibitions in celebration of its “Quasquicentennial.”
Explore the OC 125 companion guide and find other OC 125 commemorative events by visiting: http://ocgov.com/about/infooc/oc125. To learn more about JWA’s Art Programs, visit: www.ocair.com/terminal/artexhibits. |
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| Toll Roads Update |
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After cash toll collection ended on Orange County's toll roads on May 14, a program was implemented to ease drivers’ transition to the new all-electronic toll collection system. The program has been extended as The Toll Roads study data about usage, payments, feedback from customers and reports from customer service representatives.
As part of the program:
- Penalty fees for first-time violations are waived if the tolls incurred are paid within 30 days of receiving a notice of toll evasion. Approximately 40 percent of violation notices are sent to people who never before received a violation notice.
- Drivers without a pre-established tolling account can pay tolls online within seven days after driving the roads using the One-Time-Toll™ payment option. One-Time-Toll was developed to be used within 48 hours of driving the roads. Data is being reviewed to determine if the One-Time-Toll payment timeframe will be extended permanently.
The following improvements have been (or are being) implemented:
- Additional road signs have been installed. There are now 414 signs on the roadway informing drivers that they are on a tolled road; that cash is not accepted; that tolls can be paid electronically via a pre-established account or online using the One-Time-Toll payment option; and that a violation will be issued if tolls are not paid.
- Information about the closure of cash booths and how to pay online has been added to changeable message signs located on freeways leading to The Toll Roads.
- Information about the penalty relief for first-time violations is inserted into first-time violation notices. The notice also includes information about how to sign up for a FasTrak® or ExpressAccount® for future trips.
- To support the conversion, 14 employees were added to the customer service department. Six additional temporary customer service representatives have been added and 20 more are in the process of being added.
- Forty-six additional phone lines are being added to the customer call center. To accommodate callers.
- Adjustments have been made to information on the website to address common questions.
- Outreach programs to the general public; Spanish-speaking community; tourism industry; rental car agencies; seniors; college campuses; and military are being expanded and revamped as needed.
Approximately 250,000 people drive The Toll Roads every day as a way to avoid traffic congestion and save time. Approximately 91% of customers pay with either a FasTrak, ExpressAccount or with the One-Time-Toll online payment feature. Since May 14, 65,269 ExpressAccounts have been opened and 440,267 Drivers have paid using One-Time-Toll.
Five ways to pay tolls on The Toll Roads:
- FasTrak: Establish a prepaid account, pay tolls that are $1 less than all other drivers pay and receive a transponder that allows you to pay tolls electronically on every tolled bridge, lane and road in California.
- Charge ExpressAccount: Establish an account with no prepayment. Drive The Toll Roads and your daily tolls are charged to your credit card. You cannot use this account to pay tolls on any other bridge, lane or road.
- Invoice ExpressAccount: Establish an account with no prepayment. Drive The Toll Roads and, at the end of the month, receive an invoice for your accumulated tolls. This account includes an invoice fee. You cannot use this account to pay tolls on any other bridge, lane or road.
- Prepaid ExpressAccount: Establish a prepaid account. Drive The Toll Roads and tolls are deducted from your prepaid account. You cannot use this account to pay tolls on any other bridge, lane or roads.
- One-Time-Toll payment option: Drive The Toll Roads and within 48 hours after your drive, use our website or free app to pay your toll(s) with a credit card.
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| County Commissions and Committees |
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The 4th District has vacant appointments on the following commissions or committees:
- Oversight Board of the Successor to the City of Redevelopment Agency (Buena Park and Anaheim)
- Community Action Partnership of OC
- Treasury Oversight Committee Member
- Bylaws
- Application
If you are interested in serving on one of these Committees, please call Audra Fishel at (714) 834.3440 |
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| OC Animal Care |
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| Events |
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Anaheim
What: 2014 Business Links Networking Golf Tournament
Where: 6501 North Nohl Ranch Rd. Anaheim, 92807
When: September 15
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
What: Good Morning Anaheim
Where: Embassy Suites Anaheim South, 11767 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92840
When: October 3
Time: 7:30-9:30am
Brea
What: 2014 Mayor’s Cup Annual Golf Classic
Where: Coyote Hills Golf Course, 1440 E. Bastanchury Road Fullerton, CA 92835
When: September 19
Time: 10:00am-8:00pm
What: Brea Young Professionals: Wine Tasting & Fondue at The Melting Pot
Where: The Melting Pot, 375 W. Birch St #1 Brea, 92821
When: September 24
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Buena Park
What: Fine Arts Commission Meeting
Where: 6650 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, 90621
When: September 17
Time: 6:30pm
What: Fine Arts Commission Meeting
Where: 6650 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, 90621
When: September 17
Time: 6:30pm
Fullerton
What: Sunday Social at the Villa, A Special 90th Birthday
Where: The Muckenthaler Cultural Center
When: September 14
Time: 12:00-4:00pm
What: A Splash of Fashion
Where: 632 Dorothy Lane, Fullerton, CA 92831
When: September 27
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
La Habra
What: Opening Ceremony, La Habra Historical Museum Exhibit
Where: La Habra Historical Museum 215 E. La Habra Blvd.
When: September 20
Time: 11:30am-4:30pm
What: La Habra Oktoberfest
Where: La Habra Chamber of Commerce
When: September 27, 2014 - September 28
Time: Sat-3:00-11:00pm & Sunday 12:00-9:00pm
Placentia
What: Yorba Linda Parks & Recreation & Placentia-Linda Hospital Present: Heart Healthy Blood Pressure
Checks & Education
Where: Yorba Linda Community/Senior Center-4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda.
When: September 16
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
What: Placentia-Linda Hospital Presents Preventative Health Education
Where: Yorba Linda Community/Senior Center-4501 Casa Loma Ave. Yorba Linda
When: September 17
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
What: Placentia-Linda Hospital Blood Drive and Marrow Screening
Where: Exam Rooms-1041 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Ste. 203 Placentia, 92870
When: September 18
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
What: Placentia-Linda Hospital Alzheimer’s Monthly Support Group
Where: Meeting Room #1 at Placentia-Linda Hospital (Enter main lobby), 1301 N Rose Drive Placentia, 92870
When: September 22
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
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For questions or comments regarding Nelson’s E-News
please contact the Supervisor's office staff:
Audra Fishel Ph: 714-834-3440 Email: Audra.Fishel@ocgov.com. |
