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April 6, 2018
Volume 9 Issue 7
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, April 10, 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
 
 
 
County Updates
Orange County Supervisors vote to join the Department of Justice litigation against California State Law Senate Bill 54 “California Values Act”

Supervisor Nelson being interviewed by Fox News
 
Supervisor Nelson recently brought forward an item to join the US Department of Justice in fighting Senate Bill 54. The Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeks to restore the federal government’s Constitutional authority and sole jurisdiction over immigration issues and end the existing conflict that local law enforcement encounters with state law. The County of Orange seeks to join this lawsuit.

This action seeks a temporary restraining order to stop enforcement of Senate Bill 54 that restricts local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Currently under SB 54 local law enforcement is unable to provide information of the release date of removable criminal aliens in custody. “The State of California has over-reached by pre-empting federal immigration law and is creating a public safety risk by allowing deportable criminal aliens back onto our streets upon their release from custody” said Supervisor Nelson. “This law undermines local law enforcement efforts to keep known criminals in custody” added Nelson.

“Since January 1st, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released 172 inmates who were in the country illegally into the community because SB 54 prohibited us from notifying ICE” said Shawn Nelson. Supervisor Nelson represents the cities of Fullerton, Anaheim, Buena Park, La Habra, Placentia and Brea on the Orange County Board of Supervisors.

Please find Supervisor Nelson’s fox news interviews below:

http://video.foxnews.com/v/5761445992001/?#sp=show-clips

http://insider.foxnews.com/2018/03/27/orange-county-supervisor-pushes-back-against-californias-sanctuary-law?page=13&nmsrc=amp

http://topnewsshow.com/fox-news-night-with-shannon-bream-march-27-2018/
 
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Homelessness Update
On April 3, Federal Judge David O. Carter held a status conference with the County and Orange County’s 34 cities to discuss a comprehensive plan for the homeless. He asked cities to identify potential shelter sites on a regional basis to proportionally address homelessness throughout the county. No sites have been identified, but he granted cities time to outline a regional plan. One of the missing components in addressing homelessness throughout Orange County are emergency shelters for individuals to be triaged and receive necessary services.

Below is a press release on some additional information regarding the county’s efforts to place and serve the homeless individuals previously encamped along the Santa Ana Riverbed.

Click here for the Press Release.
 
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Property Taxes Due April 10
 
The second installment of the 2017-2018 Secured Property Tax Bills was due February 1, 2018 and is delinquent if not received or postmarked on or before April 10, 2018.

If your property taxes are paid by your mortgage lender and your taxes do not show as paid, your lender’s payments will not be sent to our office until just a few days before the last day to pay without penalties, April 10, 2018. All mortgage company payments will be processed the same day they are received and our website has the most current information available.

For more information, visit the Treasurer Tax-Collector’s website: http://www.ocgov.com/gov/ttc/.
 
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Closed Portion of Santa Ana River Trail to Reopen April 7
 
A portion of the Santa Ana River Trail from Memory Lane in Santa Ana to Taft Avenue in Orange was closed to the public on January 22, 2018, for an environmental remediation project. It was anticipated to remain closed for up to three months.

The County has made significant progress on the project, and a modified public access route will be restored April 7, 2018.

While environmental remediation work is ongoing in some areas, the work zones will be secured by temporary construction fencing. A slightly modified trail route will allow public use of a trail for hiking, bicycling and equestrian activity only while being separated from continuing project and maintenance activities.

Between January 22 and March 3, the County removed approximately 404 tons of debris, approximately 5,300 pounds of hazardous waste, and approximately 13,950 needles from the trail area.

All trail users should be aware that seasonal operating hours (7 a.m. to 9 p.m. through October 31) are now being enforced by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department along the entire Santa Ana River Trail within County of Orange boundaries. Pedestrian gates were previously installed at trail entrances to encourage compliance and reinforce publicly posted hours. The gates will be opened daily by OC Parks, but will remain locked outside of public access hours. Violators will be subject to citation and/or other enforcement actions.

The County appreciates trail users’ patience during the efforts to complete the necessary environmental remediation and restore one of Orange County’s primary regional bicycle corridors.

For more information about the County of Orange, visit www.ocgov.com.
 
 
OCTA Update
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Dozens of Dogs Expected to Ride OCTA Buses on Saturday

Participants will help service animals get the feel of riding a bus from ARTIC to Downtown Disney and Anaheim GardenWalk
All the best-behaved breeds will board the bus this Saturday, April 7 when the Orange County Transportation Authority hosts the semi-annual Service Animal Training Day.

The day of training gives trainers and their service or therapy dogs the chance to ride the OC Bus system to get familiar with large crowds, loud noises and unfamiliar sights and sounds while boarding and riding the bus.

Saturday’s training event will be held at the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, making stops at Downtown Disney and Anaheim’s GardenWalk, which includes shops, restaurants and entertainment destinations.

OCTA has offered service annual training for more than 20 years, now hosting two events per year in the spring and fall.

Roundtrip buses will run every 20 minutes from ARTIC to Downtown Disney and the Anaheim GardenWalk. Participants can ride the designated route for free and for as many times as they’d like to get familiar with boarding, riding and exiting a bus.

The ARTIC bus terminal is at 2626 E. Katella Ave. in Anaheim.

Afterward, participating trainers and their dogs will receive a special OCTA Transit Training patch, a token of appreciation for participating in the event.

For many service animals in attendance, this is their first experience riding public transit and navigating through a bus terminal.

Skills to be practiced by the animals during the event include:
  • Stepping from the curb to the bus
  • Walking on the wheelchair ramp
  • Lying down under a bus seat.
The buses available for the event will be solely used for participants who sign up. Taxis and ACCESS buses will also be available for practice boardings. OCTA encourages participants to hop aboard a Metrolink train to practice the feel of riding a train, as well. Standard Metrolink fares apply. For more information, visit www.octa.net/animal.
 
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Party on the Fan Train!
 
For $7 or less, take Angels Express to weeknight home games that start at 7:07. Avoid traffic and parking hassles by taking the Metrolink train that drops you off only a few steps from Angel Stadium at the Anaheim-ARTIC station.

Please click link below for more information:
http://www.octa.net/Metrolink/Promotions/Angels-Express-2018/
 
 
In the Community
Coyote Town Halls – La Habra and Buena Park
In case you missed the La Habra and Buena Park coyote town halls hosted by Supervisor Nelson this week, the consensus is Don’t feed the Coyotes!

The program that was presented can be found on our website below:
(http://www.ocgov.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=72879)

After the presentation by OC Animal Care and the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife, questions focused on three main conclusions:
  • Don’t leave food out at night or in open-access trash cans.
  • Don’t leave pets unattended at night in the backyard. Coyotes can jump 7 ft fences.
  • Walk pets on a short leash for protection.
  • Don’t leave water out on back patio decks or porches. They don’t like swimming pool water so don’t worry.
For more information on coyote safety tips please email audra.fishel@ocgov.com in Supervisor Nelson’s office.
 

Supervisor Nelson answering questions


La Habra residents at the town hall


Lieutenant Frager at the Buena Park Town Hall


Buena Park residents at Town Hall

 
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Supervisor Supporting 13th MEU Semper5k
The fifth annual Semper 5k and 10k fundraiser for the Anaheim 13th MEU Adoption committee is taking applications for runners and sponsors.

Hosted every year by the committee in Anaheim, the Semper 5k is a legendary morning of fun and amazing personalities who help raise money to help the active duty members of the 13th Marine Corps Expeditionary Unit and their families.

All the money raised goes completely to the Marines for emergency travel, Easter Baskets, gift cards for teens and single Marines, birthday treats, deployment and return hygiene and foods, and the favorite, the Christmas party where all the families enjoy Santa, gifts and Teddy Bears from Shawn Nelson’s donations. This year, the Semper 5k continues the chance for OC families and businesses to sponsor their names as donors and patriots to promote their products or businesses at the Semper 5k. Local restaurants can also join in the fun by hosting their foods or drinks at the post-race hospitality areas.

The May 19th event is a truly marvelous event of patriots and friends supporting America’s Marines at Camp Pendleton. Bring a camera and the kids to take fun photos of them running or with Marines who always love the attention.

For more information on this event, please go to www.semper5k.org or call Carolyn or Wendell Walters at (714) 637-5575 or email the office of OC Supervisor Shawn Nelson at steve.spernak@ocgov.com
 
 
MEU newsletter
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The Fourth District Honors Deputy Ron Cagle
Supervisor Shawn Nelson was honored to recognize Deputy Ron Cagle for the twenty three years of service and sacrifices he made in service to the residents of Orange County as a member of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, working ICE, Red Team, Classification and IRC/Theo Lacey Detention, Court Prep, Gang and Prisoner Management, Jail Supervision.

Policy Advisor Steve Spernak delivered the Supervisor’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the OCSD Headquarters where he was joined by Commander Joe Balicki and Assistant Sheriff Stu Greenberg in making the presentations to Cagle.

Joined by his wife and daughter, Cagle was thrilled that the Supervisor would be so thoughtful to honor his twenty-plus years of service in the very demanding positions of Detention and Transportation/security of some of the most ruthless and violent prisoners in the system.

Special thanks to Sheriff Hutchens who also joined Spernak for photos in the HQ lobby and congratulated Cagle for his work and professional performance over 20 years with the department.

After photos with the Sheriff, Spernak read the closing of the Lifetime Achievement Award, bringing tears to Cagle as his family hugged him.

Spernak ended his comments to Cagle by reading the text, “On Behalf of Supervisor Shawn Nelson and the 3.2 million residents of Orange County it is my great pleasure to honor Deputy Ron Cagle with my Lifetime Achievement Award on the day of his retirement and wish him well on his life’s journey to serve God as a Pastor at Calvary Chapel Corona with the well-deserved thanks and appreciation he has earned in keeping with the highest traditions of his chosen profession in Law Enforcement. March 29th , 2018."

Best wishes and blessings, Ron Cagle.
 

Policy Advisor Steve Spernak joined Sheriff Hutchens in honoring Deputy Cagle.
 
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WAND 2018 BBQ Fun April 21
Here’s your chance to enjoy delicious food, fun entertainment and party with your neighbors at the West Anaheim Neighborhood Development Council’s 22nd annual Western BBQ on April 21 at Maxwell Park in Anaheim.

This year the annual event is at a new park and time.

The barbecue features food booths from community groups and sports teams, live entertainment, a raffle, free cake and activities for the whole family.

Children’s activities include pony rides, games, animals, Anaheim Public Library’s Bookmobile, a reptile show and more. Adults can enjoy the classic car show, horseshoe games, community resources and shopping at a variety of craft booths and vendors.

The day’s entertainment will include performances from local school groups and demonstrations by the Anaheim Police Department, along with other stage performances.

Admission is free and all are welcome. Maxwell Park is located at 2655 W. Orange, bounded by Magnolia, Dale, West Broadway and Orange Ave.

  • When: Saturday, April 21
  • Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Where: Maxwell Park, 2655 W. Orange Ave.
  • More: Wandbbq.org
 

Fourth district staffers Natalie Wieckert and Mark Lopez at last years BBQ
 
 
OC Animal Care
 
OC Animal Care Pet of the Week
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OC Animal Care Pet of the Week
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County Commissions and Committees
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.
 
 
AQMD Announcement
 
Orange County Community Meeting Flyer 4.17.18
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Public Works Announcement
 

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Events
 

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City of Anaheim Events

What: Ribbon Cutting-Sandra Parker Dental & Orthodontics
When: April 16
Where: 843 S State College Blvd, Anaheim
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm

What: Rock, Stock & Barrels Gala
When: April 14
Where: Angels Stadium of Anaheim, 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim
Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm

City of Brea Events

What: Active School Shooter & Emergency Response
When: April 11
Where: Brea Olinda High School, 789 Wildcat Way, Brea-Performing Arts Center
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm

What: City Council Meeting
When: April 17
Where: Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Circle Plaza Level, Brea
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

City of Buena Park Events

What: Elementary Art Show Awards Ceremony
When: April 13
Where: Buena Park City Hall, Council Chambers, 6650 Beach Blvd, Buena Park
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

What: Junior High Art Show Submissions Due
When: April 13
Where: Buena Park Community Center, 6688 Beach Blvd, Buena Park
Time: 7:30am-5:00pm

City of Fullerton Events

What: Downtown Fullerton
When: April 6
Where: Downtown Fullerton
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm

What: Free Thursday Matinees at the Fullerton Library-Thor: Ragnarok
When: April 12
Where: Fullerton Public Library, Osborne Auditorium, 353 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

City of La Habra Events

What: Connectup at Corner Bakery-La Habra Chamber of Commerce
When: April 12
Where: Corner Bakery, 1040 W Imperial Hwy, La Habra
Time: 8:00am-9:00am

What: Home Buyer Workshop-American First Credit Union
When: April 18
Where: 700 N Harbor Blvd, La Habra
Time: 6:00pm- 7:00pm

City of Placentia Events

What: Certified Farmers Market
When: April 10
Where: SW Corner of Yorba Linda & Kraemer Blvds, Placentia
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm

What: H.I.S. House Grow & Blossom Spring Luncheon
When: April 19
Where: Placentia Round Table Women’s Club, 901 Bradford Ave, Placentia
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

 
 
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

George Cardenas
Policy Advisor

Audra Fishel
Policy Advisor /
Communications Director

Steve Spernak
Policy Advisor

Natalie Wieckert
Policy Advisor
 
 
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