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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 28, 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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| County Updates |
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| County of Orange Celebrates “Topping Out” of Building 16 |
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County of Orange officials gathered to commemorate the “topping out” of the new Building 16, as the final beam was placed on top of the first building to be constructed as part of the first phase of the County’s multi-phase Civic Center Facilities Master Plan for the Civic Center area in Santa Ana.
As part of the topping-out event, representatives from the County, the building developer Griffin Structures Inc., project architect LPA Inc. and builder Swinerton Builders took turns signing the final beam and then watched as a crane lifted the 30-foot beam on top of the six-floor building. As is tradition in topping-out ceremonies, an American flag was attached to the beam as well as a small evergreen tree that signifies the safe completion of the structure’s frame and a wish for continued good luck for the future of the project.
The new building has been under construction since September 2017, when the County broke ground on the facility. As construction of Building 16 continues, it is estimated to be ready for occupancy by the first quarter of 2020.
The new building will provide an event and conference center planned for use by both the County and the public, approximately 250,000 gross square feet of new office space, and two levels of below-grade secured employee parking. The building will also include a consolidated, highly efficient one-stop center, where members of the public can access online services from all County departments via easy-to-use kiosks and in-person services from four County departments (Clerk-Recorder, Health Care Agency, Public Works and Treasurer-Tax Collector) via a public-serving counter.
According to plans for Building 16, employees from OC Public Works, OC Waste and Recycling, Treasurer-Tax Collector, Auditor-Controller, Clerk-Recorder and the County Executive Office will move into the new building. |
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Vice Chairman Nelson proudly signs the beam
Chairman Do, Supervisor Steel, Supervisor Bartlett, Vice Chairman Nelson |
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| Anaheim Islands Parking Issue Update |
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At a Board of Supervisor's meeting several weeks ago residents from the Anaheim Islands expressed their concerns with the parking along several residential streets in their neighborhood. In response my office directed county staff to initiate a traffic study to evaluate the matter and propose a solution. At the August 14, 2018 Board of Supervisors meeting we approved a proposal by County Public Works staff to restrict parking along three streets in the area. I am pleased to report that our staff has already installed the signs and has been informing area residents of the change. The restriction is already improving parking in the neighborhood.
I would like to thank the West Island Neighborhood group for bringing this matter forward. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to help ease a problematic situation in the neighborhood. |
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| OCTA |
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| OCTA Seeks Input into Transportation Future |
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A draft copy of the Long Range Transportation Plan, called Designing Tomorrow, was recently presented to the OCTA board and is now up for public review and comment on the OCTA website at www.octa.net/lrtp.
The public has several chances to give input on the plan, including filling out a survey online, which can be directly accessed at www.octaLRTP.com
Those who take the survey can rank what transportation improvements they’d like to see in categories that include: expanding bus service, increasing rideshare, better maintenance and repairs, widening freeways and streets and expanding technology, among others.
Other opportunities for public input include:
- Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 12
- (Call: 888-400-1932 or, for Spanish, call 888-400-9342)
- 5:30 p.m. for North County (north of SR-55)
- 7 p.m. for South County (south of SR-55)
- Or receive a call to join in by registering in advance at octa.net/tthm.
- Community Open House on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at OCTA Headquarters, 550 S. Main St. in Orange.
Every four years, the OCTA completes a Long Range Transportation Plan that examines the county’s expected transportation needs, accounting for changes in demographics, the economy and available funding.
Orange County’s population is expected to grow by 10 percent or by about 311,000 people by 2040, and employment is anticipated to grow by 17 percent – or about 275,000 jobs – over the same time period.
The LRTP will identify projects to improve roadways, public transit and bike paths, while considering evolving technologies such as autonomous vehicles and on-demand ridesharing.
The plan addresses key issues and challenges, such as the high cost of housing, limited land for expansion of freeways and streets, challenging emissions standards and an evolving public transit market, along with funding challenges.
The Measure M program, the county’s half-cent sales tax for transportation, is the centerpiece of long-range planning. The LRTP includes Measure M projects and looks beyond at additional needs throughout the county.
After the public review period, which lasts through Sept. 28, necessary revisions will be made to the draft plan. It’s then expected to return to the OCTA board this fall. The Long-Range Transportation Plan will then be submitted to the Southern California Association of Governments, where it will serve as Orange County’s input into the Regional Transportation Plan, the guiding document for transportation planning.
For more information, visit www.octa.net/lrtp. |
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| Construction Alert |
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| Full Nighttime Freeway Closures on I-405 In Orange County |
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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
- OC Veterans Advisory Council
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: 2018 Anaheim Chamber Business Links Golf Tournament
When: September 10
Where: Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 E Nohl Ranch Rd, Anaheim
Time: Registration starts at 8:30am
What: Anaheim Chamber Leads Lunch
When: September 12
Where: The Phoenix Club, 1340 S Sanderson Ave, Anaheim
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
City of Brea Events
What: Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting/Protein House
When: August 25
Where: 975 E Birch St Suite A, Brea
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
What: Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting/Jimboy’s Tacos
When: August 28
Where: 2435 Imperial Hwy Unit A, Brea
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
City of Buena Park Events
What: Free Summer Concerts at Buena Park Downtown: Grand Finale with Paperback Writer
When: August 29
Where: Buena Park Downtown, 8308 on the Mall, Buena Park
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
What: Co.Act Group Art Exhibition Reception
When: August 31
Where: Buena park City Hall, 6650 Beach Blvd, Buena Park
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
City of Fullerton Events
What: Yoga in the Garden
When: August 25
Where: Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Rd, Fullerton
Time: 9:00am-10:30am
What: Fullerton Market
When: August 30
Where: Downtown Fullerton Plaza
Time: 4:00pm-8:30pm
City of La Habra Events
What: Coffee with a Cop-Corner Bakery & Connectup
When: August 30
Where: Corner Bakery, 1040 W Imperial Hwy, La Habra
Time: 8:00am-10:00am
What: Connectup at Corner Bakery-La Habra Chamber of Commerce
When: September 6
Where: Corner Bakery, 1040 W Imperial Hwy, La Habra
Time: 8:00am-9:00am
City of Placentia Events
What: Certified Farmers Market
When: August 28
Where: SW Corner of Yorba Linda & Kraemer Blvds, Placentia
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
What: Sunset Social & 40th Anniversary Celebration
When: September 6
Where: Tokyo Automotive, 380 E Orangethorpe, Placentia
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
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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
George Cardenas
Policy Advisor
Audra Fishel
Policy Advisor /
Communications Director
Steve Spernak
Policy Advisor
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