| October 4, 2017 |
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Volume 5 Issue 24 |
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| Sympathy for Las Vegas |
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Dear Friends,
I am outraged and deeply saddened by the shooting that occurred in Las Vegas. As of Wednesday, a reported 59 people have been killed and 527 have been injured in this senseless, despicable act of violence and hate.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department was also notified that one of its deputies, Deputy Joe Owen, sustained serious, but not life-threatening, injuries. Deputy Owen heroically helped others escape the gunfire, placing his own life in danger in order to save others. He is now home recovering from his injuries. Two other family members of department personnel were injured by gunfire in the shooting and sustained non-life threatening injuries. Thankfully, they are also home recovering.
This act of inhumanity must be immediately condemned. We must do everything we can to support the families of the victims and stand behind the police officers and medical professionals working to save lives.
Las Vegas, the County of Orange stands with you. The law enforcement, medical responders and citizens on the ground who selflessly helped their fellow concert-goers are recognized as true American heroes.
My deepest condolences to the victims, their families and friends, and everyone traumatized by this tragedy.
In sympathy,
Supervisor Todd Spitzer
County of Orange, Third District |
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| AEFHB Airshow Gala Reception |
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(L to R): Communications Specialist Montana Sudul, General Manager of Duke's Huntington Brett Barnes, Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Former Mayor of Huntington Beach Joe Carchio, Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates, and City Council Member Billy O'Connell. |
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Supervisor Spitzer (L) and Huntington Beach Mayor Barbara Delgleize (R) pose for a photo before the event. |
Supervisor Spitzer was very happy to represent the County at the Aerospace Education Foundation of Huntington Beach Gala to celebrate the second annual Huntington Beach Air Show. Supervisor Spitzer spoke on behalf of the County in place of Chairwoman Michelle Steel, who, while not able to attend the Gala, did a phenomenal job of providing support to the Foundation in preparation for the Air Show. The show featured performances from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the RCAF Snowbirds.
Surf City, USA is now home to the largest Air Show in the Country, thanks to the efforts of the Huntington City Council, the Aerospace Education Foundation, and the Huntington community.
Congratulations to the Second District and Huntington Beach for another successful Air Show. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Congratulates the City of Irvine on Safest City Status |
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The Third District City of Irvine has been named Safest City for its size for the 12th year in a row. |
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Supervisor Spitzer would like to offer his congratulations to the City of Irvine for once again being the Safest City of its size in the United States, according to the FBI’s Annual Uniform Crime Report for 2016. The FBI report measures Part 1 crime, which includes murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, auto theft, and arson.
This is the 12th consecutive year that Irvine has earned the Safest City designation for a city with a population of 250,000 or more.
“The City of Irvine has consistently employed highly-motivated police officers who take their roles as stewards of public safety seriously,” Supervisor Spitzer said, “The community there is outstanding at working together to report suspicious."
Supervisor Spitzer congratulates Irvine Mayor Don Wagner, the Irvine City Council, and the efforts of Chief Mike Hamel and the Irvine Police Department for another successful year in ensuring public safety.
(Portions courtesy of City of Irvine). |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Commits to Clearing the Santa Ana Riverbed using Four-Step Solution |
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The situation on the riverbed has reached a breaking point. Supervisor Spitzer is calling for immediate action.(Photo Credit: Orange County Register) |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer made it unequivocally clear: The Santa Ana riverbed must be closed to inhabitants.
Speaking during the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting, Supervisor Spitzer urged the necessity of the County’s Four-Step Solution to remove all homeless from the riverbed. “We cannot afford to tolerate this public health crisis any longer,” he stated, “I am committed to clearing out the riverbed.” |
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The homeless situation on the riverbed has reached a breaking point. Supervisor Spitzer is calling for immediate action. |
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Supervisor Spitzer’s joint directive with Supervisor Do to the County CEO in June of this year was just the first step. Now, with expanded authorization to include the County Sheriff, the Board of Supervisors directs the County of Orange to carry out the Four-Step Solution by entering into contracts with service providers to:
- Perform on-site triage services to address basic human needs and emergency medical services to homeless individuals,
- Provide intensive case management with wrap-around services to address the addiction and mental health crises to those in the riverbed and respect their dignity as individuals, not statistics.
- Systematically bridge the gap between those who want help with those who can provide it by providing links to housing and work development to transition individuals into housing.
- Instruct the Sherriff to ramp up enforcement in and near the Santa Ana riverbed, removing the criminal element while directing the homeless to shelter and housing options.
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This Four-Step Solution to End Homelessness is supplemented by the County’s Whole Person Car Initiative, which aids persons who seek medical attention in emergency rooms, as well as the County’s continued commitment to opening another 100 beds in Bridges at Kraemer Place, located near the heart of the homeless encampment of the Santa Ana riverbed, and encourage cooperation between cities to effectively and efficiently locate and transition individuals. The City of Anaheim has already offered their support in the County’s efforts by declaring a state of emergency in the flood control channel.
As a flood channel, the Santa Ana riverbed is not suitable for human habitation. Supervisor Spitzer and the County of Orange are confident this four-step solution will be the catalyst to instrument long-term change in homelessness in Orange County. |
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| Tustin’s 90th Anniversary of Incorporation |
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(L to R) Supervisor Spitzer’s Field Deputy Al Tello, Congresswoman Mimi Walter's Aid Donovan Higbee, Doug Davert, Former Mayor Tony Coco, Council Members Letitia Clark, Chuck Puckett, Mayor Pro Tem Al Murray, Mayor Allen Bernstein, and Former Councilman Jim Palmer. |
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The City of Tustin marked the 90th Anniversary of incorporation with a day-long festival celebration in Old Town.
The “City of Trees” used the occasion to celebrate the heritage and history that makes it as unique as its motto: “Work where you must, but live and shop in Tustin.” A parade of students from Tustin High Marching Band and Cheerleaders marched through the streets.
Tustin officials also unveiled the new bust of the city’s founder, Columbus Tustin, on the corner of Main Street and El Camino Real. |
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| 28th Annual John Wayne Airport Student Art Contest: Call for Entries! |
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This year's John Wayne Airport Student Art Contest theme is "Flying in the Future." |
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John Wayne Airport invites Orange County students grades K-12 to enter the 28th annual John Wayne Airport Student Art Contest. The aim is to create a picture that illustrates this year’s theme “Flying in the Future.” Artwork that best depicts the theme will be given awards, with two grand prize packages awards to the best artwork in two categories: Grades K -6 and Grades 7 – 12.
Students from all Orange County public, private, and home-school students are welcome to participate in the contest.
For more information, visit: http://www.ocair.com/terminal/artexhibits/studentart/ |
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| Pedestrian Traffic Rerouted near Civic Center |
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Be aware: Pedestrian traffic around the Civic Center has been changed. |
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When visiting Supervisor Spitzer’s office in the Civic Center in Santa Ana, please be aware that traffic has been rerouted surrounding the Building 16 construction to ensure the safety of those walking in the area.
The County has installed fencing along the Building 16 construction area and is installing additional easy-to-follow directional signs to help pedestrians navigate through the Civic Center. The Promenade (also known as the Walk of Honor), which previously extended from Ross St. to N. Broadway, will be closed until late 2019. A map of the impacted area is attached.
Parking in the Civic Center area is available at the parking locations listed below and at the following link: http://bit.ly/2vg5mfv. All alternate parking lots have Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible parking spaces.
Supervisor Spitzer’s office will provide validation to office visitors for the following parking lots around the Civic Center:
- Parking Lot 5: Adjacent to the Old Orange County Courthouse, east of Broadway between Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard. *Enter lot from Civic Center Drive
- Parking Lot 8: Adjacent to the Health Care Agency building, west of Broadway between Santa Ana Boulevard and Fifth Street.
- Parking Lot 6: Adjacent to the State Building and Appellate Court, west of Ross Street on the north side of Santa Ana Boulevard.
- Parking Lot 3: Adjacent to the Santa Ana Public Library, west of Ross Street on the south side of Civic Center Drive.
- Parking Lot 2: Adjacent to the Superior Court-Central Justice Center, east of Flower Street between Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard.
If you have questions about the Building 16 construction or parking, please contact OC Public Works at 714-667-9615 or Parking@ocpw.ocgov.com.
(Portions courtesy of OC Public Works). |
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| Orange County Vendor Information Day: Thursday, October 5 |
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Click on the image above for more information. |
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| Tustin Tiller Days: Saturday, October 6 – Sunday, October 8 |
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Click on the image above to view a PDF version. |
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| Silverado Country Fair 2017: October 14 – 15 |
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Click on the image above for more information. |
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| Pet of the Week |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Preschool Storytime
Friday, October 6, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Anaheim Canyon Hills, 400 Scout Trail
Community Mural
Saturday, October14, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Irvine
Irvine Police Department Open House
Saturday, October 7, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Irvine Police Department, 1 Civic Center Plaza
Orange County Great Park Famers Market
Sunday, October 8, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Spooktacular Fun Days!
Saturday, October 14 – Sunday, October 15
Register online: http://www.cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events/event/spooktacular-fun-days-4
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Orange
Frightfully Horrible Art
Monday, October 9, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Orange Library Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival 2017
Thursday, October 26, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Old Towne Orange Plaza, Chapman Ave. and Glassell St.
Silverado
Silverado Country Fair 2017
Saturday, October 14 – Sunday, October 15
Silverado Community Center, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Read Around the World
Saturday, October 14, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Library of the Canyons, 7531 E Santiago Canyon Rd.
Monthly Flea Market
Saturday, October 28, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Silverado Community Center, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, October 11, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
El Camino Real & W. 3rd St.
Tustin Tiller Days
Friday, October 6 – Sunday, October 8
Columbus Tustin Park, Prospect Ave. and Irvine Blvd.
Villa Park
Origami Workship
Sunday, October 14, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, September 26, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
“Nixon and Europe,” A Lecture with Luke Nichter
Monday, October 23, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Richard Nixon Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Pajama-Rama
Wednesday, October 4, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Yorba Linda Public Library, 18181 Imperial Highway
For questions or comments regarding Spitzer’s E-Newsletter
please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3330 or Montana.Sudul@ocgov.com
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