| May 13, 2016 |
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Volume 4 Issue 13 |
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| Board of Supervisors Approves Issuance of Request for Proposal for the Kraemer Homeless Shelter and Service Center |
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1000 N. Kraemer Pl., Anaheim |
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The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select an operator for the Kraemer Homeless Shelter and Service Center that is planned to be constructed at 1000 North Kraemer Place in Anaheim. The Kraemer Homeless Shelter and Service Center will be the first countywide, year-round homeless shelter in Orange County.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors acquired 1000 North Kraemer Place to build a 200-bed emergency shelter and service center that will house the homeless including women and children.
The RFP also seeks an operator for the two seasonal Armory Emergency Shelters. The County could select separate operators for the Kraemer site and the armories.
Orange County is one of the wealthiest counties in the nation, yet 15,291 people are homeless and 31% of those people are children.
RFP application responses are due by June 6, and the Board of Supervisors plans to select an operator by August 23. |
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| Board of Supervisors Commemorates the Armenian Genocide |
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Students from the Ari Guiragos-Minassian School, accompanied by Principal Kohar Zaher, Rev. Karekin Bedurian of Holy Martyrs Armenian Church, Rev. Mushegh Tashjian of the St. Mary’s Armenian Church, Superior Court Judge Gasia Apkarian, Garo Madenlian of the Armenian National Committee of America’s Orange County Chapter, and Brea City Councilman Marty Simonoff. They are joined by Vice Chair Michelle Steel, Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, Supervisor Andrew Do, and Supervisor Todd Spitzer |
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| The Board of Supervisors honored students from the Ari Guiragos-Minassian School, who were accompanied by Principal Kohar Zaher and members of the Orange County Armenian Community at the Board meeting this week to commemorate the lives lost during the Armenian Genocide. April 24th was Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. |
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| Board of Supervisors Hosts Special Presentation on Water Issues |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Vice Chair Michelle Steel, Santa Margarita Water District Director Saundra Jacobs, Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, Santa Margarita Water District President Charley Wilson, and Supervisor Andrew Do |
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The Board of Supervisors hosted special presentations from the Santa Margarita Water District and the Trabuco Canyon Water District about important water conservation projects in their districts and issues facing California related to the drought.
For more information about Santa Margarita Water District, click here, and for more information about the Trabuco Canyon Water District, click here. |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Vice Chair Michelle Steel, Trabuco Canyon Water District Vice President Glenn Acosta, Trabuco Canyon Water District General Manager Hector Ruiz, Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, Trabuco Canyon Water District Director Ed Mandich, Trabuco Canyon Water District Director Mike Safranski, Trabuco Canyon Water District President Stephen Dopudja, and Supervisor Andrew Do |
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| Orange County Veterans Advisory Council Honored by Board of Supervisors |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Vice Chair Michelle Steel, Supervisor Andrew Do, OCVAC Member Don Dillion, OCVAC Chair Bobby McDonald, OCVAC Member Marty Burbank, OCVAC Vice Chair Chase Wickersham, OCVAC Member Bill Koregman and Miguel Vazquez |
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(Portions courtesy of the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council)
The Orange County Veterans Advisory Council (OCVAC) presented their 2015 Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors. The report covered highlights, events, programs, and activities throughout the County.
The Orange County Veterans Advisory Council was created in March 1978 and is comprised of members appointed by the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Members volunteer their time and services without pay. The Orange County Veterans Advisory Council is made up of nine members who are Orange County residents and who are United States military veterans with Honorable Discharges.
The OC Veterans Advisory Council 2015 Annual Report can be viewed here. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer's Staff Attends the OC Zoo Celebration of Yo Yo's 16th Birthday as part of Bear Awareness Day |
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A family viewing the Bear Exhibit |
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Supervisor Spitzer’s staff joined OC Parks at the OC Zoo in observance of Bear Awareness Day.
“Supporting the conservation of California Black Bears is an important service that the OC Zoo provides. The Bear Awareness Celebration is a fun experience for people to visit and learn more about bears,” said Supervisor Todd Spitzer.
The bears are can be viewed by the public at the OC Zoo. Zoo admission is $2 per person with ages 2 and under free and parking is $5. For more information, click here. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer’s Staff Attends the Silverado Annual Chili Cook Off |
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Supervisor Spitzer’s staff attended the Silverado Modjeska Recreation and Park District’s (SMRPD) 11th Annual Silverado Chili Cook-Off and Cinco de Mayo Festival at the Silverado Community “Fairgrounds.”
The SMRPD encompasses the communities of Silverado, Modjeska and Williams Canyons. Along with two parks and recreation centers, SMRPD also manages the Silverado Children's Center. The Silverado Children’s Center serves children and families of the rural canyon area with quality “nature centered” childcare.
Proceeds from the Silverado Annual Chili Cook Off help fund SMRPD parks and recreation programs, including those for children. For more information please visit www.smrpd.org. |
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| Pet of the Week |
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Click on the image above to view a PDF version. |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Family Story Time
Saturday, May 14, 11:00 AM
Anaheim Public Library – East Anaheim Branch, 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Preschool Story Time
Friday, May 20, 10:30 AM
Anaheim Public Library – Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail
Irvine
Family Craft & Play, Memorial Day Poppies
Saturday, May 14, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Orange County Great Park
Orange County Great Park Farmers Market
Sunday, May 15, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Farmers Market at the Great Park
Orange
LEGO Family Play Day
Saturday, May 14, 3:30 PM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Booktalk! Book Club
Monday, May 16, 7:00 PM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Pilates
Wednesday, May 18, 5:30 PM
Silverado Community Center, Building A, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Silverado Summer Concert Series
Saturday, May 21, 6:00 PM
Silverado Fairgrounds, 27641 Silverado Canyon Road
Tustin
E-Waste Recycling
Saturday, May 14, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
City Hall Parking Lot, 300 Centennial Way
Farmers Market
Wednesday, May 18, 9:00 AM
El Camino Real & 3rd St.
Villa Park
Preschool Storytime
Monday, May 16, 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Orange County Public Library – Villa Park Branch, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Villa Park’s Great American Family Picnic
Sunday, May 29, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Villa Park High School, 18042 E Taft Ave.
Yorba Linda
Ancestor Answers
Saturday, May 14, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Highway
Nixon Library Concert, New Orange County Children’s Choir
Sunday, May 15, 1:30 PM
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
For questions or comments regarding Spitzer’s E-Newsletter
please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3330 or Melanie.Eustice@ocgov.com
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