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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 Board of Supervisors held a meeting this week. Please see below for highlights. The next meeting will be Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 9:30am in the Hall of Administration – 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana 92701.
Please see photos and descriptions below of some of the events our office was able to attend in the community this week. If you were unable to attend, there are other events listed at the end of this newsletter.
Sincerely,
Shawn Nelson |
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| Board Updates |
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| County Approves Homeless Shelter Site in Anaheim |
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Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to purchase the building and land at 1000 N. Kraemer Place in Anaheim. OC Community Resources, the department in charge of County housing programs, will solicit proposals for the development and operation of the shelter under rigorous security guidelines adopted by the Board, including prohibiting walk-in clients and those with criminal backgrounds.
The process of identifying a year-round homeless shelter began five years ago under the stewardship of Supervisor Shawn Nelson, who represents the Fourth District and much of Anaheim. This is a long overdue initiative that will benefit those most in need of support and provide them a center to retrieve essential services necessary to improve their lives.
Eighty-five people spoke at the special meeting held to consider the property purchase, with more than twice as many speakers supporting the proposal than were opposed. The County will pay $4.25 million for the 24,384 square-foot industrial warehouse and 12,842 square feet of office space, situated on about 1.87 acres with 68 parking spaces. The building, built in 1975, had been occupied by a commercial heating, ventilating and air conditioning contractor.
The cities of Anaheim and Fullerton contributed $500,000 each toward the project, with $100,000 coming from the city of Brea. The city councils of Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, Orange and Placentia adopted resolutions in support.
An environmental review of the property found no substantial evidence that the proposed use would have a significant effect on the environment. A purchase and sale agreement was approved by the Board in June but a final vote was needed to execute the grant deed for the property.
The County has operated a seasonal armory shelter program in Fullerton and Santa Ana for the past 28 years. However, the armories were only open part of the year and only at night. |
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The Board of Supervisors hearing room was at full capacity on 11/17/15 |
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| Robin Stieler Appointed Clerk of the Board |
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The Board of Supervisors has appointed Robin Stieler, an 18-year veteran of the Clerk’s office, to formally take over the duties of Clerk of the Board.
Stieler has filled the position on an interim basis since former Clerk Susan Novak retired in February.
Stieler was hired in January 1997 by then-Clerk Darlene Bloom and assigned to the Assessment Appeals division. In 2001, she moved to the Board Services Division and progressed in the office through a series of promotions. In December 2013, then-Clerk Novak promoted her again to the position of Chief Deputy.
Stieler is a member of the California Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Association, the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials and the Orange County City Clerks Association. She and her husband live in Yorba Linda.
The Clerk of the Board is selected by and reports to the Board of Supervisors. Under the terms of her three-year contract, Stieler will receive an annual salary of $140,317, which is the same amount earned by her predecessor. |
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| In the Community |
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| Supervisor Celebrates Fullerton Veterans Day March |
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Supervisor Nelson was among a contingent of VIP and dignitaries where he lead hundreds of Veterans on their traditional march up the Harbor Blvd of Heroes as the City of Fullerton rallied to show their appreciation at Veterans Day 2015.
Under the direction of Marilyn Harris, Commander, Fullerton American Legion Post 142, and her husband, Jeff, the parade and program that involved moving hundreds of Veterans and bands, drill teams and residents was another amazing success of timing and pageantry.
After an introduction and welcome by MC Ed Paul, an aerial missing man formation flyby, and national anthem collage by Kristen Romero, the patriotic keynote message about heroism and sacrifice was delivered by Brigadier General Sylvia Crockett of the United States Army.
Supervisor Nelson presented General Crockett a framed copy of the Abraham Lincoln speech titled “America” and a heroes shirt that his office presented to Veterans at the Fullerton parade and OC Fairgrounds as a small gesture of thanks for their service and sacrifices defending our freedom. |
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Supervisor Nelson was honored to lead hundreds of Veterans and retired military in his annual walk up Harbor Blvd in Fullerton. Seen here with Congressman Royce, ASM Young Kim, Mayor Greg Sebourn and Councilman Bruce Whitaker, the Veterans Day march to Hillcrest gave OC a chance to say thanks after 50 years to returning Vietnam patriots who were given heroes shirts by Policy Advisor Steve Spernak. |
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| OC Fairgrounds Hosts Veterans Day 2015 |
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Nine months in the planning turned into magic at the OC Fairgrounds last week when thousands of Veterans attended the Veterans and Labor Partners in Service appreciation day and memorial gala that was touted as one of the largest ceremonies on the West Coast.
Special thanks were delivered by the Supervisor to Cathy Yatch and Carina Pantone with the OCEA and Bobby McDonald, chairman of the OC Veterans Advisory Council, who planned and deployed 80 booths with vendors, technicians, service officers and non-profits who help Veterans with health, housing, education and employment. A BBQ and beer booth highlighted the day for friends to relax and enjoy memories of decades past in their military service.
The food drive associated with the day was successful and the day-long crowds enjoyed a day of hugs and tears as they celebrated the coming home theme for the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
Supervisor Nelson honors attending Veterans with free cigars and hero Shirts designed and donated by employees and the owner of Hurley International, along with Veteran Services Resource Guides and Council on Aging benefits magazines.
Sincere thanks and blessings on America’s military and Veterans for their patriotism and selfless commitment to protect this nation, our families and future of the greatest nation in history. |
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Supervisor Nelson was honored to team with OCEA staff to deliver one of the largest Veterans Day galas on the West Coast. USPS dedicated the new Vietnam Medal of Honor stamp and Treasurer Shari Freidenrich joined with the Supervisor for photos. Veterans enjoyed the free cigars and heroes shirts the Supervisor gives out at his booth that became a hospitality center where the Supervisor thanked OCEA volunteers for their work with cigars, shirts and sodas |
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| Supervisor Supporting Caterina’s Club and KFI |
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The day began at 5 a.m. when KFI legend Bill Handel took the microphone to begin a full day of promotions to raise food and money as part of their annual charity contribution to raise money and pasta for Bruno Serato and his mom’s foundation, Caterina’s Club.
Bruno started the program years ago to honor his mom who discovered local kids were having potato chip and Snicker bars for dinner after they spent the afternoon at the local Boys and Girls Club.
That inspired Bruno’s mom to start the foundation and raise money and pasta to feed the 180 kids nightly in the Anaheim motel and low-income apartments near their restaurant, The White House.
Jumping ahead to 2015, Supervisor Nelson, who has donated publicity and pasta to the project since 2010, directed Policy Advisor Steve Spernak to make the pasta drop and present the afternoon KFI team of John and Ken with his letter of appreciation for their media work and radio rally in Anaheim.
Steve Spernak also delivered copies of the 2015 OC Veterans Day hero Shirt to Bruno, John & Ken and Bill Handel as a thank you gesture from the people of Orange County for the weeks of work they delivered to raise $217,000 and 69 tons of pasta/sauce that will feed some 1600 kids a night in OC.
For more information on how you can help Bruno and his mom’s charity, please contact Kaylee Duff at
Kaylee@caterinasclub.org or call her at 714 408 5762 or contact Steve.Spernak@ocgov.com in Supervisor Nelson’s offices. |
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Policy Advisor Steve Spernak delivered pasta and Supervisor Nelson’s letter of appreciation to the KFI team who helped raise $217,000 and 69 tons of pasta and sauce. Bruno Serato got the same shirts presented to Bill Handel and John & Ken at the White House Restaurant. |
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| Fourth District Top Student Athletes |
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Supervisor Shawn Nelson is honored to begin his sixth season recognizing the outstanding athletic performances of student-athletes from the 27 high schools he represents as the Fourth District Supervisor.
The recipients are chosen from sports sections of local papers and coaches/parents who provide personal briefings to the Supervisor on the performance of their athletes.
Those athletes in 16 CIF sanctioned high school sports who deliver the finest standards in academic accomplishment or athletic performance are sent a letter by the Supervisor to encourage them personally to new heights of individual accomplishment, team-work, classroom and game time- management and the ethics of sportsmanship and fair play.
Congratulations to the following honorees from Supervisor Nelson:
Buena Park:
Zach Taylor Varsity Football
Valencia:
Jahquan Speed Varsity Football
Tyler Switzer Varsity Football
Chochmoni Ben-Israel Varsity Football
Emilee Duong Girls Tennis
Darren Sandoval Varsity Football
Ronnie Velasquez Varsity Football
Katella:
Francisco Pineda Varsity Football
Jorge Fonseca Varsity Football
Joseph Vasquez Varsity Football
Thomas Cuevas Varsity Football
Chris Sanchez Varsity Football
Nicholas Hurtado Varsity Football
Brea Olinda:
Noah Rivera Varsity Football
Nick Drury Varsity Football
Jake Levandowski Varsity Football
Sunny Hills:
Malcom Dixon Varsity Football
David Cabral Varsity Football
Troy:
Ryan Scotti Varsity Football
Sonora:
Jacob Fimbres Varsity Football
Cole McDonald Varsity Football
La Habra:
Camron Rivas Varsity Football
Eric Barriere Varsity Football
Cortlin Taylor Varsity Football
Prince Ross Varsity Football
Servite:
Nicholas Ramirez Varsity Football |
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| County Commissions and Committees |
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The Fourth District has vacant appointments on the following commissions or committees:
- Assessment Appeals Board No.1
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 Sister City Student Exchange |
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| Are you or do you know a high school student who lives in Anaheim and has a strong interest in Japan or Japanese culture? If so, there is an opportunity to visit Anaheim’s “sister city” in Japan in summer 2016 that may be of interest to you! Please submit the application below if interested and visit http://www.anaheim.net/sistercity for more information. |
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Anaheim
Name: Anaheim Chamber Holiday Luncheon December 2015
Date: December 4, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM PST
Location: Embassy Suites Anaheim, South 11767 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove CA 92840
Brea
Name: Spiritual Emphasis
Date: November 20, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Location: Brea Senior Center, 500 Sievers Avenue Brea, CA 92821
Name: Parks, Recreation & Human Services Commission
Date: November 24, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST
Location: Civic & Cultural Center Conference & Training Center - Level 2, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea
Name: Planning Commission
Date: November 24, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST
Location: Council Chambers - Brea Civic & Cultural Center, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea
Buena Park
Name: Buena Park Youth Theatre: Once Upon A Mattress
Date: November 20, 2015
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 8833 Academy Way Buena Park, California 90621
Name: Buena Park Youth Theatre: Once Upon A Mattress
Date: November 21, 2015
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: 8833 Academy Way Buena Park, California 90621
Name: Buena Park Youth Theatre: Once Upon A Mattress
Date: November 21, 2015
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 8833 Academy Way Buena Park, California 90621
Fullerton
Name: Happy Hour Networking
Date: November 20, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST
Location: Two Saucy Broads, 108 S. Highland Ave., Fullerton
Name: Vino Nostra Anniversary Celebration
Date: November 20, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM PST
Location: Vino Nostra Retain and Wine Bar, 123 E. Commonwealth Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832
Name: Ruche & ThreadSence Warehouse Sample Sale
Date: November 22, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST
Location: Casa Bonita Event Center, 140 W. Wilshire Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832
La Habra
Name: Board of Directors Meeting
Date: November 24, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PST
Location: La Habra Chamber of Commerce, 321 E. La Habra Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631
Name: ConnectUp at Corner Bakery
Date: November 26, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST
Location: Corner Bakery in La Habra, 1040 W. Imperial Highway (at Idaho St.) La Habra CA 90631
Placentia
Name: Placentia Round Table Women's Club
Date: November 21, 2015
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: 901 Bradford Ave. Placentia, CA 92870
Name: Friendly Center Turkey Basket Drive
Date: November 24, 2015
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Friendly Center - Main Office, 147 W. Rose Avenue Orange, CA 92867
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please contact the Supervisor's office staff:
Audra Fishel – Phone: (714) 834-3440, Email: Audra.Fishel@ocgov.com. |
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Denis Bilodeau
Chief of Staff
Mark Lopez
Deputy Chief of Staff
Audra Fishel
Policy Advisor /
Communications Director
Steve Spernak
Policy Advisor
Natalie Wieckert
Policy Advisor
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