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February 24, 2012
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Welcome to this edition of the Fifth District Report, an electronic newsletter keeping you updated about the events taking place in Orange County and in the Fifth District. It is my hope that you find this distribution informative and I would encourage you to contact me regarding any thoughts, comments, or concerns you may have.
PatBates@ocgov.com
IN THIS ISSUE...
1. BOARD BULLETIN BOARD
2. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
3. COUNTY CONNECTIONS
4. SOUTH COUNTY NEWS
5. SENIOR SENTINEL
6. RECORDER RECORD
7. CRITTER CHRONICLES
8. NOTES FROM THE FIELD
9. ENVIRONMENTAL MEMOS
10. FIFTH DISTRICT SPOTLIGHT
11. SOUTH COUNTY CALENDAR
12. FIFTH DISTRICT WRAP-UP
OUR STAFF...
Don Hughes:
Chief of Staff
Kristen Thornton:
Deputy Chief of Staff
Ray Grangoff:
Deputy Chief of Staff
Sergio Prince:
Policy Advisor
Sabrina Ross:
Policy Advisor
Brian Probolsky:
Policy Advisor
Ruth Strachan:
Office Manager
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| BOARD BULLETIN BOARD |
No Board Meeting This Week
There was not a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors this week. To view the Board meeting schedule for 2012, please click here.
Our next Board meeting will be held Tuesday, February 28. Regular Board meetings begin at 9:30 AM in the Hall of Administration. For Agenda & Meeting Information, please click here.
Live Internet broadcasts of Board of Supervisors meetings can be viewed online and are archived as video-on-demand. To view live and/or past Board meetings, please click here.
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| TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION |
Sales Tax Update
The Orange County Transportation Authority’s (OCTA) Finance and Administration Committee received an update this week from MuniServices on the sales tax revenue OCTA received for the third quarter of FY 2011-12.
Tax revenues are 6.7% greater than last year. To view the presentation, please click here.
The Toll Roads: VIEWSLETTER
The Toll Roads has issued its latest edition of VIEWSLETTER, a publication of the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA). To view the February TCA e-newsletter, please click here.
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| COUNTY CONNECTIONS |
OC Public Works Recognition
OC Public Works this week hosted a reception to honor County engineers and department staff that have received prestigious awards this year.
The honorees included:
- Ignacio Ochoa, Chief Engineer for the County of Orange, upon receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE);
- OC Watershed upon receiving the Project Achievement Award from the Orange County Engineering Council (OCEC);
- Peggy Lew of OC Flood upon receiving the ASCE Government Engineer of Merit Award; and
- Edward Frondoso of OC Road upon being named OCEC Young Engineer of the Year.
They are all to be highly commended for their outstanding service and dedication on behalf of OC Public Works and the County of Orange.
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| SOUTH COUNTY NEWS |
Ms. Senior California Pageant Wants You!
If you’ve reached the “age of elegance” (60 and up), the Ms. Senior California Pageant wants you! The pageant is seeking South County contestants for the upcoming Ms. Senior California preliminary pageant in Mission Viejo. The two top contestants will advance to the state pageant to vie for the title of Ms. Senior California in August.
Applications must be submitted and approved by Wednesday, February 29 to participate in the Orange County Preliminary Pageant in Mission Viejo on Saturday, March 24. The pageant, co-sponsored by the City of Mission Viejo, is from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
Interested contestants should contact OC Pageant Director Pamela Wheeler at (949) 241-4007 or pwheeler94@cox.net. For more information, please click here and here.
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| SENIOR SENTINEL |
Free Tax Assistance for Seniors
Many sites in Orange County offer FREE tax preparation services for those over 60 years of age, with low to middle incomes. The Office on Aging has a comprehensive listing of these sites, including dates and times of operation. Most services will continue until April 15.
Please call the Information and Assistance Line at (800) 510-2020 or (714) 567-7500 and the friendly and caring specialists will connect you to the nearest location to meet your specific needs. For more information, please click here.
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| RECORDER RECORD |
South County Branch Office Celebrates Six Years of Success
More than 160,000 customers have used the convenient South County branch office of the Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department since it opened in February, 2006, including nearly 9,000 couples who have married there.
The branch office is located in the Laguna Hills Civic Center at 24031 El Toro Road. The office is easy to find, just off the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway and El Toro Road, across the street from the Laguna Hills Mall. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with ample free parking.
Previously, customers had to drive to the department’s main office in downtown Santa Ana for copies of birth and death certificates, marriage licenses and to record property documents. The convenient Laguna Hills office has saved South County customers about 5 million driving miles since it opened.
Providing services closer to home is popular with customers. More than 25,000 wedding licenses have been issued from the Laguna Hills branch office, as well as nearly 158,000 copies of vital records and 20,000 fictitious business name statements. More than 18,000 documents have been recorded there.
For more information, please click here.
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| CRITTER CHRONICLES |
Celebrate Spay Day USA with OC Animal Care
Please join OC Animal Care in celebrating Spay Day USA on Saturday, February 25. Come to the shelter from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to see the wonderful animals available for adoption. All adopters who find their forever friend will receive a free spay or neuter for their new pet.
For more information, please click here.
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| NOTES FROM THE FIELD |
O’Neill Regional Park: Get Outdoors! OC
Bring the whole family to O’Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon from noon to 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 25 to enjoy environmental education adventures with Inside The Outdoors. This event is FREE and RSVP is not required.
For more information or to download a flyer for FREE parking, please click here.
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| ENVIRONMENTAL MEMOS |
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities at OC Green Fair
Orange County businesses interested in building their eco-friendly brands while networking and promoting to an anticipated crowd of 3,000 attendees can register now as event sponsors or exhibitors for the 2012 OC Green Fair.
The annual OC Green Fair, taking place this year on May 17 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Santa Ana, raises awareness regarding environmental concerns and shows visitors how to reduce their impact on the earth by selecting sustainable, eco-friendly products and services, reducing energy consumption, conserving water, and limiting dependence on fossil fuels.
For more information, please click here, here and here.
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| FIFTH DISTRICT SPOTLIGHT |
South County Tennis Player Wins National Doubles Title
Coto de Caza's Katie Chang and her teammate Claire Liu (Thousand Oaks) recently won the 12-under girls’ doubles championship at the United States Tennis Association's Winter National Championships in Tucson, Arizona.
Katie, who attends Stoneybrooke Christian Junior High in Ladera Ranch, and her teammate defeated No. 6 seeds Jessica Anzo (Temecula) and Nnena Nadozie (Inglewood), 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, in the final.
In three years, Katie has won eight Southern California tournaments in addition to other national tournaments in singles and doubles.
For more information, please click here.
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| SOUTH COUNTY CALENDAR |
San Clemente: Sports Park and Aquatics Center Opening
The Vista Hermosa Sports Park and San Clemente Aquatics Center's official grand opening will be celebrated Saturday, February 25 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Members of the public are invited to the festivities. For more information, please click here.
Rancho Santa Margarita: Free Class Month
Beginning Monday, February 27, the Bell Tower Regional Community Center in Rancho Santa Margarita is offering area residents an opportunity to sample new classes in fitness, dance, music, art and more at no cost during “Free Class Month.” For more information, please call (949) 216-9700 or click here.
Laguna Beach: Friday Flicks at the Forum
On Friday, March 2 at 7:00 PM, enjoy the concluding FREE film screening at the Festival of Arts Forum Theatre, as the Laguna Beach Arts Commission will feature the film “The Red Chapel.” For more information, please click here.
Dana Point: 41st Annual Festival of Whales
On the weekends of March 3-4 and 10-11, hundreds of California Gray Whales on their annual migration to Mexico will splash by the seaside community of Dana Point – the West Coast's premier location to meet and greet these incredible creatures during the 41st annual Dana Point Festival of Whales. For more information, please click here, here and here.
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| FIFTH DISTRICT WRAP-UP |
In addition to my many meetings, briefings, and other supervisorial activities, I also:
- Met with representatives of The Wildlands Conservancy regarding acquisition and restoration of properties eligible for M2 funding.
- Participated in the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers and Directors and presented certificates of recognition to this year’s Chamber award recipients.
My office also:
- Provided a proclamation for Teri Garza, San Juan Capistrano Regional Library Manager, upon her retirement after thirty nine years of exemplary service to the County of Orange.
My staff and I look forward to continually providing you updated information in our Fifth District Newsletter and website.
Please feel free to contact my office with your concerns, comments or questions at (714) 834-3550. It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your Supervisor for Orange County's Fabulous Fifth District.
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