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August 19, 2016
Volume 7 Issue 17
Board of Supervisors
Welcome to Nelson's E-News!
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 23 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
 
 
Board Updates
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Supervisors Settle Lawsuit Involving County Building
The Orange County Board of Supervisors has settled a lawsuit alleging unsafe conditions at a Social Services Agency building in Orange.

Details of the settlement are pending court approval and not available for release. The County opted to settle the lawsuit, filed in 2010, because of uncertainties with the outcome of a jury trial and the impact of a state law that allows any party found to be just 1% at fault to pay an entire economic damage award.

The County initially leased and began occupying the building at 840 N. Eckhoff Street in 1993. In 2009, the building was purchased after an independent site assessment found no environmental concerns and confirmed that the building was safe for business operations. Extensive testing of the soil and air in and around the Eckhoff facility was conducted over the past five years. The tests concluded that the building is safe and could be occupied by employees for regular use without restrictions.

The County is committed to ensuring that all of its facilities remain safe for employees and the public. Employees have been informed of the settlement decision and encouraged to share any concerns with management. The County will conduct air-quality assessments as needed of the Eckhoff building going forward and share the results with employees.

The lawsuit is Gavin Kirk, et al v. County of Orange, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2010-00423097 and related cases 30-2013-00629446.
 
 
OCTA
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$19.5 Million Awarded to Improve Biking, Walking in O.C.
The Orange County Transportation Authority board of directors approved more than $19.5 million to help Orange County cities improve their bikeways and walkways. Funding through the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program was awarded to 13 projects that promote mobility options by increasing safety, provide regional linkages to key destinations, close bikeway corridor gaps and improve air quality across the county.

Projects that received funding are in Anaheim, Dana Point, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Tustin and the County of Orange.

A call for projects was issued by OCTA in March, making available $20 million for bicycle and pedestrian projects. The project applications were reviewed by an advisory panel and funding was granted based on project readiness, local match contribution, cost-benefit ratio, connectivity to surrounding amenities and compliance with state and federal laws and requirements.

Projects awarded funding include:
  • $2.3 million for Main Street/El Camino Real improvements in Tustin
  • $2.27 million for protected bicycle lanes on Bristol Street in Santa Ana
  • $2.22 million for a bicycle boulevard on Wilshire Avenue in Fullerton
  • $2.07 million to extend the bikeway and walkway on Coast Highway in Dana Point
  • $1.11 million for bicycle corridor improvements in Garden Grove
Prior to this award, OCTA has funded 27 projects with a value of nearly $10 million through the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program. OCTA sets aside 10 percent of its federal CMAQ funds for bicycle and pedestrian projects
 
 
In the Community
La Habra Corn Festival 2016
Supervisor Shawn Nelson joined the City of La Habra in celebrating its annual Corn Festival. The community gathered at El Centro Lions Park from Friday, August 5 to Sunday, August 7 for free games, rides, and music. A variety of local vendors sold their products, from jewelry to homemade fruit wreaths. Nelson staffers maintained a booth at the festival throughout the weekend to distribute County informational brochures and answer constituents’ questions about County government.

On Saturday morning, Supervisor Nelson participated in the annual parade, greeting residents from a convertible driven by Policy Advisor Steve Spernak.

We extend our gratitude to the La Habra Lions Club, who as always successfully hosted this community event. We also thank the vendors, volunteers, and organizations who participated in the festival and parade. Supervisor Nelson and staff look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s La Habra Corn Festival.

The La Habra Host Lions Club is a very active and committed club. It takes the International Motto of “We Serve” to heart. Club membership consists of about 100 individuals who make up a crossover of community active professionals, civic leaders and dynamic people who care to contribute their time, talent and treasure to support the important work that Lions do in their community and beyond. There is absolutely no paid staff. The club is strictly volunteered driven. The Club also supports a very active Leos Club, a youth mentor program.

For more information please visit: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/lahabrahost/
 

Supervisor Nelson and Congressman Ed Royce


Policy Advisor Audra Fishel


Chief of Staff Denis Bilodeau


Supervisor Nelson before the parade

 
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North Orange County Tax Seminar
Board of Equalization member Diane Harkey hosted a very successful North Orange County Tax Seminar this week. The free event was for nonprofit and exempt organizations to learn more strategies for success in today’s economy. The seminar was held at California State University Fullerton in the Gianneschi Center for nonprofit research from 9am to 3pm this past Thursday. Some of the topics included sales and use tax for nonprofits, employment taxes, and regulation of charities. The Fourth District is proud to represent the city of Fullerton and to be able to support an event that provided help to these organizations.
 

Ken Maddox and Chief of Staff Denis Bilodeau attend the tax seminar
 
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Local Young Artist Joins Eco Challenge Poster Contest Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Buena Park resident, Oscar Madrid, age 14. He is the 2016 Eco Challenge Poster Contest winner representing the Fourth District. The Eco Challenge contest is sponsored by OC Waste & Recycling in partnership with Discovery Cube Orange County and Angels Baseball. This year’s contest theme is to promote the eco-friendly benefits of recycling food and green waste.

Why is it important to recycle food and green waste in Orange County? Organic waste accounts for more than a third of the material in California’s waste stream. Collecting and processing organic materials to meet new mandates will change how we manage waste within our homes and contribute to bigger change. For information on playing your part, visit CalRecycle.

Oscar was chosen from more than 400 total contestants and will be recognized in a special on-field presentation prior to the Angels game on Friday, September 9th. In addition, Oscar will serve as an honorary Bat Kid at an Angels game. Come to the game on September 9th and cheer him on!
 

Eco Challenge Poster by Oscar Madrid.
 
 
County Commissions and Committees
The Fourth 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)
  • Assessment Appeals Board No.1
If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, please call Audra Fishel at (714) 834-3440.
 
 
Grand Jury Recruiting
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.
 
 
Library Corner
 

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OC Animal Care
 
OC Animal Care Pet of the Week
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Events
 
Anaheim Events

What: Anaheim Chamber Leads Lunch
When: August 24, 2016
Where: Clarion Hotel 616 Convention Way Anaheim, CA 92802
Time: 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM

What: Patriot Day Open House/Fundraiser
When: September 10, 2016
Where: 1515 W. Collins, Orange
Time: 7:30 AM- 2:00 PM

Brea Events

What: Brea Fest
When: August 19, 2016
Where: one Civic Center Circle Brea, CA 92821
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

What: The Business Connection Brea
When: August 23, 2016
Where: The Corner Bakery Café 103 W Imperial Hwy, Brea CA, 92821
Time: 7:30 AM- 8:30 AM

Buena Park Events

What: City Council Meeting
When: August 23, 2016
Where: 6650 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90620
Time: 5:00 PM

What: Summer Concert Series at Buena Park Downtown
When: August 24, 2016
Where: Buena Park Downtown 8308 On The Mall Buena Park, CA 90620
Time: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM

Fullerton Events

What: Guitar and Bass Groove Workshop with Kipp Kahlia
When: August 20, 2016
Where: The Museum Center, 301 N. Pomona Avenue. Fullerton, CA 92832
Time: 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM

What: Farmers Market
When: August 24, 2016
Where: Independence Park, 801 W. Valencia Drive. Fullerton CA, 92832
Time: 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM

La Habra Events

What: Movie in the Park: The Incredibles
When: August 19, 2016
Where: Brio Park 300 s. Euclid St. La Habra, CA 90631
Time: 7:00 PM- 9:00PM

What: Turtle & Tortoise Show
When: August 28, 2016
Where: La Habra Community Center 101 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631
Time: 10:00 AM- 4:00PM

Placentia Events

What: Movies in the Park: Hotel Transylvania 2
When: August 19, 2016
Where: Placentia Champions Sport Center 505 N. Jefferson Avenue. Placentia, CA.
Time: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM

What: Summer Reading Celebration
When: August 20, 2016
Where: Placentia Civic Center Plaza 411 E. Chapman Avenue. Placentia, CA.
Time: 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM

 
 
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.
Nelson Team
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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