Agenda Item AGENDA STAFF REPORT ASR Control 25-000607
MEETING DATE:	08/26/25
legal entity taking action:	Board of Supervisors
board of supervisors district(s):	All Districts
SUBMITTING Agency/Department:	County Executive Office (Approved)
Department contact person(s):	Michelle Aguirre (714) 834-4304
	Jessica Witt (714) 748-7219

Subject: “Hate: What is Orange County Doing About It?” Grand Jury Response

ceo CONCUR

County Counsel Review

Clerk of the Board

Concur

No Legal Objection

Discussion

3 Votes Board Majority

Budgeted: N/A

Current Year Cost: N/A

Annual Cost: N/A

Staffing Impact:

No

# of Positions:

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Current Fiscal Year Revenue: N/A

Funding Source: N/A	County Audit in last 3 years: No
Levine Act Review Completed: N/A

Prior Board Action: N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

1.	Approve proposed response to FY 2024-25 Grand Jury Report entitled, “Hate: What is Orange County Doing About It?”
2.	Direct the Clerk of the Board to forward this Agenda Staff Report with attachments to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court and the FY 2024-25 Grand Jury no later than September 24, 2025.

SUMMARY:

Approval of proposed response to FY 2024-25 Grand Jury Report entitled “Hate: What is Orange County Doing About It?” will fulfill the County's required response to the Grand Jury.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

On June 26, 2025, the Orange County Grand Jury released a report entitled “Hate: What is Orange County Doing About It?” The report directed responses to findings and recommendations to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Attachment B is the County's proposed response to the Grand Jury.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

N/A

STAFFING IMPACT:

N/A

ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment A - Grand Jury Report
Attachment B - Draft Response
Attachment C - Draft Transmittal Letter