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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, June 26, 2018 9:30am in the Hall of Administration – 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana 92701. The agenda may be accessed here.
Please see photos and descriptions below of some of the events our office attended 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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| Board of Supervisors Continues its Momentum to Address Homelessness |
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- County expedites 11 housing projects
- County presented strategy to develop 2,700 housing units
- County to receive approximately $15.5 million in state Emergency Homelessness Aid Block grants
The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a County directive to expedite 11 housing projects in the pipeline for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funding, unveiled a Housing Funding Strategy to develop 2,700 housing units and paved the way to receive approximately $15.5 million in state Emergency Homelessness Aid Block Grant funding.
The Board of Supervisors voted to expedite 11 housing projects in the pipeline for MHSA funds.
The recommendations are as follows:
1.) Current Projects
After working with cities and developers, the County identified 11 projects in the NOFA and Special Needs Housing Program pipeline that have various terms of financing and stages of development and need additional funding. The Board’s commitment of $13 million will allow these projects to proceed to the development and construction phases, resulting in 451 housing units.
2.) New/Upcoming Projects
The County will allocate additional funds to California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) for Special Needs Housing Program funding.
3.) Recruitment of New Projects
The County will open a continuous Request for Information to coordinate the creation of additional Permanent Supportive Housing. The County, and OCCR specifically, has the charge to advise and assist its partners on how to best leverage and match various federal, state and local funding sources in order to ensure coordination aligns with the County’s housing strategy. As such, funding sources will not be limited to only the MHSA funding source.
4.) Housing Referrals
Given the County investments in the creation of housing for homeless populations through this initiative, housing referral preference will be granted to the Orange County Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry System. This assists homeless persons who meet project specific eligibility criteria (Veterans, Serious Mental Illness, Seniors, etc.) and are prioritized within the Service Planning Area of a project’s location. The Coordinated Entry System will ensure effective response coordination while aligning with the objective of reducing homelessness regionally.
Housing Funding Strategy to develop 2,700 housing units
The Board of Supervisors also approved the Housing Funding Strategy, presented by OC Community Resources and developed in conjunction with the Corporation for Supportive Housing.
Of note in the report is the goal of producing 2,700 units of supportive housing with the additional need for 2,700 units of affordable housing options for people experiencing homelessness. The County intends to work with the 34 cities to align regional policies to prioritize supportive housing for local and regional resources, including helping leverage federal, state and local funding. 3
Declaration from the County to receive approximately $15.5 million in state Emergency Homelessness Aid Block grants
The state’s budget includes $500 million in State General Fund monies for emergency homeless aid in one-time block grants to cities and counties via the Continuum of Care to address homelessness through the construction or operation of emergency shelters, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention services, and other currently unspecified activities. In order for the County of Orange to be eligible for these funds, it must declare a shelter crisis pursuant to Government Code Section 8698, and demonstrate city-county coordination.
The Homelessness Emergency Aid Program has $250 million to be allocated to Continuum of Care jurisdictions based on 2017 point in time homeless count results. The anticipated funding from the State of California to the County of Orange from this block grant would be approximately $15.5 million. In addition, the two cities within Orange County with populations over 330,000 will receive their own separate allocations totaling approximately $9.9 million.
Applications for the first round of awards are due on December 31, 2018, and 100 percent of the funds must be expended by June 30, 2021.
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| Board Gives Input on $6.5 Billion FY 2018-19 Budget |
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On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors examined and took preliminary votes on its Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget, which is a twelve-month period that begins July 1, 2018. The total budget is approximately $6.5 billion. Of that amount, $3 billion comes from Dedicated Revenue from sources such as John Wayne Airport and the landfills; $2.7 billion comes from state and federal funding for specific purposes; and about $800 million comes primarily from property tax revenue.
At the urging of Supervisor Nelson, the Board examined the County policy of maintaining vacant positions. Of the 18,359 budgeted positions within the County of Orange, only about 90%, or 16,399 of them are filled. Instead, direction was given to eliminate vacant positions after a period of twelve to eighteen months, unless department staff can justify their continued funding.
The final budget vote will occur on Tuesday, June 26 at 9:30am. Information on additional budget requests and the presentation delivered at the Board meeting can be found here. |
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| In the Community |
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| BPSD Superintendent Greg Magnuson Retires |
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Supervisor Nelson was honored to recognize Buena Park School District Superintendent Greg Magnuson this week at his retirement ceremonies hosted by staff and school district administrators at the Park Avenue restaurant this week.
Greg began with the district in 2008 after years of management and administration experience with the Los Angeles County Office of Education and went on to design a first-class public education model in Buena Park.
Greg’s mission the last ten years included not only his work as Superintendent and CEO, but a multi-dimensional set of partnerships that delivered technology and ‘future ready’ standards to bring students, staff, teachers and technicians into the 21st century.
Greg’s work also included external relationships with educational, civic and legislative leaders, law enforcement and fundraising foundations with Amway, Samueli and Tarsida Foundations and alliances with the MIND institute.
Policy Advisor Steve Spernak presented the Supervisor’s Lifetime Achievement Award to Greg and a framed copy of the 1967 musical classic ‘Happy Together’ by the Turtles to Greg’s wife, Deborah, as a lifetime reminder that they will now have the time in retirement to be ‘happy together’.
Sincere best wishes and blessings to Greg and Deborah for all their time and treasures they devoted to the education and management of everyone at the Buena Park School District! |
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Policy Advisor Steve Spernak delivered the Supervisor’s Lifetime Achievement Award. |
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| Anaheim Celebrates Flag Day 2018 ! |
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Special congratulations to Sally Feldhaus, Maria McFarland, Jackie Filbeck, Councilman Steve and Susan Faessel and the committee of many who put together another majestic Flag Day in the City of Anaheim.
Hosted at Pearson Park downtown, the displays and parade participants staged then walked the half-mile course to celebrate the greatest symbol of American and world democracy in the American Flag.
Supervisor Nelson was proud to once-again support the mission of inspired patriotism and had 28 certificates of recognition presented at the event. Students from all the schools in Anaheim were invited to research and compose essays on this year’s theme, “ What the American Flag Means to Me’ was selected from hundreds of student-scholars. Each certificate and photo they received will be a lifetime for each of the essay winners.
To all involved in this very special salute to America a sincere congratulations and Blessings Always !!
For more information on how you can participate, sponsor or volunteer for the 2019 Flag day, please contact Sally Feldhaus at Sally4Frank@aol.com or steve.spernak@ocgov.com in the office of OC Supervisor Shawn Nelson |
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Essay contest winners from 28 schools in Anaheim celebrate their special day! |
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| County Commissions and Committees |
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The Fourth District has vacant appointments on the following commissions or committees:
- Audit Oversight Committee
- Assessment Appeals Board No.1
- Orange County Visitors Association
If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, please call Audra Fishel at (714) 834-3440. |
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| OCTA Committees |
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- Special Needs Advisory Committee
The Special Needs Advisory Committee (SNAC) advises OCTA about issues that relate to OCTA fixed-route transit and paratransit services for customers with special transportation needs |
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| OC Parks |
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| Pet of the Week |
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| Events |
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City of Anaheim Events
What: Ribbon Cutting-Ant-Fragility
When: June 22
Where: 1020 S Anaheim Blvd #101, Anaheim
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
What: The Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation 2018
When: June 27
Where: Chambi Estate, 122 S Montgomery Way, Anaheim
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
City of Brea Events
What: Father/Daughter Dance
When: June 15
Where: Brea Community Center
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
What: Kiwanis Club of Brea
When: June 21
Where: Embassy Suites, 900 E Birch St, Brea
Time: 7:15am-8:30am
City of Buena Park Events
What: Free Summer Concerts in the Park-Live from Earth
When: June 20
Where: Boisseranc Park, 7520 Dale St, Buena Park
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
What: Community Chorus Concert: Broadway Bound
When: June 24
Where: Ehlers Event Center, 8150 Knott Ave, Brea
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm
City of Fullerton Events
What: Day of Music
When: June 21
Where: Citywide in Fullerton, Including Fullerton Downtown Plaza
Time: 12:00pm-10:00pm
What: Wake up Fullerton
When: June 26
Where: Classic Rock Coffee, 1015 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton
Time: 8:30am-9:30am
City of La Habra Events
What: Agrusa’s Relay for Life
When: June 16
Where: Agrusa’s Italian Restaurant, 1240 W Imperial Hwy, La Habra
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
What: La Habra Town Center-Car Show First Annual
When: June 16
Where: 1305 W Whittier Blvd, La Habra
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
City of Placentia Events
What: Certified Farmers Market
When: June 19
Where: SW Corner of Yorba Linda & Kraemer Blvds, Placentia
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
What: Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Huntress Salon
When: June 20
Where: Huntress Salon, 909 E Yorba Linda Suite E, Placentia
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
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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
George Cardenas
Policy Advisor
Audra Fishel
Policy Advisor /
Communications Director
Steve Spernak
Policy Advisor
Natalie Wieckert
Policy Advisor
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