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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 meeting will be Tuesday, August 9 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 Celebrates Groundbreaking for New OC Animal Shelter |
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Representatives from the County, cities and animal support groups gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking for a new Orange County Animal Shelter in Tustin, an innovative facility that will replace the current shelter in Orange, which opened in 1941.
The County set aside $5 million to build the new shelter, slated for land on the former Tustin Marine base. Unforeseen delays intervened, leading the County earlier this year to complete a land swap with the South Orange County Community College District. The original location, which remains in the hands of the Navy, will eventually be deeded as replacement property to the college district.
Supervisor Shawn Nelson, Fourth District, commended County real estate staff and Steve Franks, director of OC Community Services, for thinking creativity and working tirelessly to create the plan for the shelter, which will be used by the County and 14 contract cities.
The Board of Supervisors in April approved up to $35 million toward construction of the new facility, roadway improvements, utilities and other upgrades. The contract cities partnering with the County are 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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| Environmental Health Specialist Recruitment |
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| Interested in keeping Orange County safe from foodborne illness and other hazardous materials? The County of Orange is conducting a recruitment on a continuous basis for Environmental Health Specialists. Environmental Health Specialists are responsible for enforcing environmental health laws and regulations by inspecting and investigating facilities throughout Orange County. If you are interested and have a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 30 semester units in basic sciences, then please visit the Assistant Environmental Health Specialist tab on the County website: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/oc/default.cfm. |
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| OCTA |
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| 55 Freeway Improvements Coming |
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 Last week, the OCTA Board of Directors approved a plan, labeled the modified Alternative 3, to improve SR-55, one of the county’s most congested freeways, between I-5 and I-405. OCTA will continue to work with Caltrans on the project to add new lanes in each direction, including a general purpose lane, carpool lane and merging lanes between interchanges to smooth traffic flow.
Based on this selection, staff will return to the Board at a later date with updated project cost estimates and schedules, cost-sharing arrangements, funding options and resulting budget and contract amendments. The OCTA staff report detailing the plan may be found here and a diagram comparing the alternatives of the project may be found here. |
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| In the Community |
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| El Governador Grand Opening |
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| Last month, Mariscos El Governador held its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony to great fanfare. Nearly one hundred elected officials, friends and neighbors helped celebrate the opening, complete with live music and fresh-made food samples from the menu. Among the restaurant’s specials, El Governador features $1 Taco Tuesday and a Mariachi Sunday Buffet Brunch. Mariscos El Governador is located at 1513 East La Palma in Anaheim. |
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Deputy Chief of Staff Mark Lopez presents a certificate of congratulations on behalf of Supervisor Shawn Nelson to owner Jesse Sanchez. |
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| Anaheim National Night Out Against Crime |
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Supervisor Nelson was proud to partner with the City of Anaheim and their Police Department personnel this week as part of the National Night Out Against Crime program to support law enforcement.
Sited at Twila Reed Park on Orange, west of Beach Blvd, about 1,000 people attended the free displays and rides to enjoy the up close contact with about 20 Police Officers who brought bikes, horses, motorcycles and even landed “ Angel’ the department helicopter.
Chief Raul Quezada walked the entire venue of canopies that had volunteers and department staff while talking to citizens and handing out business cards. The spirit of respect and communications theme at the event was obvious as parents took photos of their kids hugging the horses or sitting on the motorcycles.
Supervisor Nelson’s team attends each year and 2016 was no different with Policy Advisor Steve Spernak handing out crime prevention information to protect seniors and children.
The outreach booth with the Supervisor also gives people a chance to explain issues and challenges they might have or need assistance from the County Supervisor that is conveyed to staff who work the events.
Topics included in the meet-and-greet this year focused on homeless camps in the flood control channels and sleeping on city streets or parks. This critical public policy item is worked on by the Nelson staff daily and remedies and resolutions are in the planning stages now to rectify the challenges.
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Pilots Eric Grisotti and Chad Meyer landed Police helicopter “Angel” to the delight of
families and residents at Twila Reed Park.
Chief Raul Quezada (left) introduces community neighborhood watch leaders and city VIP.
Policy Advisor Steve Spernak shares a laugh with City Council member James Vanderbilt at
13th MEU booth.
Miss Anaheim and her Princess stop by the Supervisor’s booth to chat with Policy Advisor Steve Spernak.
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| Northgate Grand Opening |
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Northgate Market, a decades-long staple for shoppers in Anaheim and the region, proudly opened its 40th store on Wednesday, July 20, in the City where it all began. Since the first store opened in January 1980, the company has expanded beyond Orange County to Los Angeles and San Diego counties, but is still headquartered in Anaheim.
The evening before the grand opening, dignitaries and community leaders attended a VIP reception ribbon cutting to celebrate the González family’s contributions to the community and partnership with Anaheim. Following presentations by elected officials and representatives, guests were invited to sample food from several featured departments in the store, including the bakery, dairy and carniceria sections.
The newest Northgate is located at 2030 East Lincoln Avenue in Anaheim. |
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From left to right: Deputy Chief of Staff Mark Lopez presents a certificate of congratulations to Northgate CEO Miguel Gonzalez, Vice President Victor Gonzalez, and President Oscar Gonzalez. |
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| Placentia Honors Top Cop and Fireman for 2016 |
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Supervisor Shawn Nelson was honored to recognize three professional public safety specialists at the
Annual Placentia Chamber of Commerce Police , Fire and Emergency Services Recognition Breakfast hosted at Alta Vista Country Club.
Top honors for Police Officer of the Year went to Sergeant Tom McKenzie, Detective Jason Reger and Rosie Gomez, Police Services Officer.
Detective Reger has been with the department since 2004, worked Patrol-Operations, advanced as a Field Training Officer into Narcotics and now Detectives. He is a member of the North OC SWAT and works ‘cold cases’ with efforts to secure new evidence or witnesses to make arrests in homicide cases.
Sgt. McKenzie has been with PPD since 2008, worked Patrol, FTO and Detectives along with North OC SWAT. He is active now as night watch commander and works technical projects like the Gang Injunction to deter shootings and homicides in 2 residential neighborhoods in the city.
PSO Gomez was recognized by Chief Ron Lowenberg for her work ethic, willingness to help co-workers and citizens and commitment to public safety with volunteers and department staff.
Esteban Radillo of Emergency Services Ambulance was honored by the City and Chamber for his work as an emergency operations / transport field training officer.
Firefighter Nick Freeman was honored by OCFA Commander Jeff Bowman and Battalion Chief Randy Black for outstanding service to the community and profession.
Nick joined the OCFA in 1997 after graduating from El Dorado HS and Long Beach State. He is a Haz-Mat tech and works the elite USAR rescue and paramedic task force that can respond anywhere around the world for rescues and victim life-saving missions.
Congratulations to these outstanding public safety professionals proudly service OC and the City of Placentia! |
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Battalion Chief Randy Black (left) helped honor OCFA Firefighter of the Year Nick Freeman
with Policy Advisor Steve Spernak (right). |
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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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| Grand Jury Recruiting |
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The current Orange County Grand Jury is recruiting applicants for the 2017-2018 Grand Jury. The application process begins in October 2016. You can obtain an application by going to the Orange County Grand Jury website at www.OCGrandJury.org.
The primary role of the Orange County Grand jury is to investigate, audit and oversee public agencies in Orange County. This is a 1 year assignment that begins on July 1 of each year. |
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| OC Animal Care |
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| Events |
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Anaheim Events
What: Sherwin-Williams Ribbon Cutting
When: August 6, 2016
Where: 5616 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd. Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
Time: 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
What: Marshall B. Ketchum University
When: August 6, 2016
Where: 5460 E. La Palma Ave. Anaheim, CA 92807
Time: 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Brea Events
What: 2016 Concerts in the Park
When: August 10, 2016
Where: City Hall Park 401 S. Brea Blvd Brea, CA
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
What: Breas Farmers’ Market
When: August 11, 2016
Where: N/W/C Birch Street and State College Blvd. Brea, CA
Time: Every Thursday Rain or Shine 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Buena Park Events
What: Civic Theatre Under the Stars Presents Grease
When: August 5, 2016
Where: 8150 Knott Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620
Time: 8:15 PM
What: City Council Meeting
When: August 9, 2016
Where: Buena Park City Hall Gathering 6650 Beach Blvd Buena Park, CA.
Time: 5:00PM
Fullerton Events
What: The Goonies Dive-In at the Fullerton Community Center
When: August 5, 2016
Where: 340 W. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton CA, 92832
Time: 7:00 PM
What: Farmers Market
When: August 10, 2016
Where: Independence Park, 801 W. Valencia Drive Fullerton CA 92832
Time: 8:00 AM- 1:00PM
La Habra Events
What: La Habra Corn Festival
When: August 5, 2016- August 7, 2016
Where: El Centro Lions Park between Cypress and Orange Streets on Erna Ave.
Time: Friday 5:30 PM- 11:00 PM, Saturday Parade 9:30 AM; 11:00 AM- 11:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM- 8:00 PM
What: La Habra Host Lions Clubs Baby Contest
When: August 7, 2016
Where: La Habra Library- Side room off the patio area 221 E. La Habra Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631
Time: 11:30 AM
Placentia Events
What: Movies in the Park
When: August 5, 2016
Where: Placentia Champions Sports Complex 505 S. Jefferson St. Placentia, CA.
Time: Movie begins at dusk.
What: Concerts in the Park
When: August 11, 2016
Where: Tri-City Park 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd. Placentia, CA.
Time: 6:30 PM
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For questions or comments regarding Nelson’s E-News
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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