REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA


Tuesday, January 13, 2026,
9:30 A.M.

 

BOARD HEARING ROOM, FIRST FLOOR

400 W. Civic Center Drive

Santa Ana, California

 

 

DOUG CHAFFEE

CHAIR

Fourth District

 

 

KATRINA FOLEY

VICE CHAIR

Fifth District

 

 


 

JANET NGUYEN

SUPERVISOR

First District

 

 

 

VICENTE SARMIENTO

SUPERVISOR

Second District

 

 

DONALD P. WAGNER

SUPERVISOR

Third District

 

ATTENDANCE:All Present

 

EXCUSED:None

 

PRESENT:

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

Michelle Aguirre

 

COUNTY COUNSEL

 

Leon J. Page

 

CLERK OF THE BOARD

 

Robin Stieler

 

INVOCATION:Supervisor Nguyen, First District, gave the invocation

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Supervisor Sarmiento, Second District, led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance

 

I.PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS (None)

 

II. CEO & BOARD COMMENTS

 

BOARD COMMENTS:

 

Vice Chair Foley - Oral Re: ENGIE asked the California Energy Commission to pause their application for Compass Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in San Juan Capistrano due tothe need for alternative site evaluations and economic liability; Covered California Open Enrollment for 2026 closes on January 31, 2026 and current insurance will not be automatically renewed

 

Supervisor Nguyen - Oral Re: Committee Hearing regarding SB758 (Umberg) prohibiting retail sale of nitrous oxide and Kratom; thanked lobbyist Precision for testifying on behalf of the County

 

Supervisor Sarmiento - Oral Re: Successful toy Giveaway delayed due to rain and thanked Orange County Fire Authority for their help;significant changes to Medi-Cal eligibility and coverage took effect January 1, 2026 and freeze on enrollments for adults who are undocumented; and new eligibility requirements take effect January 1, 2027 and require renewal twice per year; celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19th peacefully

 

Chair Chaffee - Oral Re: Orange County Probation Department launched five new mobile vehicles providing community-centered support, reducing barriers to services, and strengthening public safety; Clerk-Recorder launched mobile van 'Clerk-Recorder on Wheels' designed to bring essential Clerk-Recorder services directly to communities throughout Orange County; recognized Social Services Agency Director An Tran for being recognized by the Orange County Hunger Alliance for his work during the federal shutdown; received one-year statistics for pilot program for placement of two behavioral health specialists at Fullerton Police Department

 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMENTS:

None

 

III. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-4)

 

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 1 WHICH WAS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION AND SEPARATE VOTE

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS

 

1.

Chair Chaffee - Orange County Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Appoint Cielo Echegoyen, Santa Ana, for term ending 3/9/28

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

 

2.

Approve revised provisions to General Relief Regulations Manual making changes to program reporting requirements and other non-substantive changes, effective 1/13/26 - All Districts

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

Clerk of the Board:

 

3.

Approve proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code Designated Filer Exhibits for Rancho Santiago Community College District - Districts 2 and 3

 

4.

Approve proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code Designated Filer Exhibits for Magnolia School District - Districts 2 and 4

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

 


IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items 5-S31N)

 

ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEADS

 

5.

District Attorney - Approve appointment of Yvette Patko and Denise Hernandez as Extra Help Working Retiree Deputy District Attorneys to perform critical legal services on behalf of the Orange County District Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 7522.56(f) of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 - All Districts

15234

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

 

Sheriff-Coroner:

 

6.

Consider second reading and adoption of "An Ordinance of the County of Orange, California Amending Sections 3-1, of the Codified Ordinances of the County of Orange Regarding Emergency Services" - All Districts (Continued from 12/16/25, Item 10)

15234

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

ORD: 26-001

 

7.

Approve amendment 5 to contract MA-060-20010309 with Standard Aero Limited for overhaul and repair of aircraft components and engines, 2/11/26 - 8/10/26 ($250,000; new total $1,882,500); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - District 5

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

8.

Approve retroactive amendment 4 to contract MA-060-23011418 with HOV Services, Inc. for scanning, indexing, redaction and imaging services, 5/30/23 - 5/6/27 ($161,259; cumulative total $874,366); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - District 2

21354

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

 

9.

Approve continuation of local health emergency by County's Health Officer issued on 9/20/24 for Trabuco Canyon Airport Fire and affected areas to facilitate debris and ash removal as well as mitigation efforts to protect water wells; and set review to determine need for continuing local health emergency for 2/10/26, 9:30 a.m. and every 30 days thereafter until terminated - All Districts (Continued from 9/24/24, Item S37H; 10/8/24, Item 8; 11/5/24, Item 10; 12/3/24, Item 19; 12/17/24, Item 21; 1/14/25, Item 22; 2/11/25, Item 18; 3/11/25, Item 12; 4/8/25, Item 11; 5/6/25, Item 11; 5/20/25, Item 28; 6/10/25, Item 1; 6/24/25, Item 54; Special Meeting 7/15/25, Item 1; 8/12/25, Item 34; 9/9/25, Item 18; 9/23/25, Item 18; 10/14/25, Item 13; 11/4/25, Item 3; 12/2/25, Item 22; 12/16/25, Item 16)

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

10.

Approve contract MA-042-26010411 with Pulsar Advertising, Inc. for marketing and public relations services, 1/19/26 - 1/18/27 ($1,386,195); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute contract - All Districts (Continued from 12/16/25, Item 15)

B.O.

CONTINUED TO 2/10/26, 9:30 A.M.

 

11.

Approve amendment 8 to renew master contract MA-042-23011088 and individual amendments with various providers of recovery residence services ($9,800,000; aggregate cumulative total $22,539,000); approve amendment 6 to renew master contract MA-042-23011288 and individual amendments with various providers of perinatal recovery residence services ($700,000; aggregate cumulative total $4,300,000); 7/1/26 - 6/30/28; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendments - Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4

25134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

12.

Approve amendment 3 to renew contract MA-042-24010897 with CSU LLC dba College Hospital Crisis Stabilization Unit for crisis stabilization services, 7/1/26 - 6/30/28 ($13,061,412; cumulative total $26,122,824); renewable for one additional one-year term; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - District 5

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

13.

Approve amendment 16 to renew contract MA-042-23010693 with Project Kinship for Re-Entry Success Center services, 7/1/26 - 6/30/27 ($8,032,233; cumulative total $34,374,821); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - District 2

B.O.

CONTINUED TO 1/27/26, 9:30 A.M.

 

14.

Approve amendment 5 to contract MA-042-23011359 with Hospital Association of Southern California for ReddiNet software license, maintenance and hardware support services, term ending 5/31/28 ($72,030; cumulative total $682,030); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

25134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

15.

Approve contract MA-042-26010598 with Anaheim Arena Management LLC for Behavioral Health and Public Health Outreach and Strategic Marketing Campaign, 1/13/26 - 6/30/26 ($275,000); renewable for four additional one-year terms; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to exercise cost contingency increase not to exceed 10% under certain conditions and execute contract - All Districts

31254

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

16.

Acting as Board of Supervisors - Authorize Director or designee to utilize available funding ($1,237,500) for loan financing to Lampson Apartments LP, formed by C&C Development Co., LLC, for development of Lampson Workforce Housing, 4665 Lampson Avenue, Los Alamitos; approve loan commitment and subordination at construction financing to first trust deed loan ($22,500,000) and second trust deed loan ($9,243,742) and at permanent financing to first trust deed loan ($14,957,850); authorize Director or designee to subordinate additional senior debt up to 100% and execute subordination agreements and related documents under certain conditions; approve option A or option B regarding Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) credits; and waive County's match requirement under 2025 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability; Acting as Orange County Housing Authority - Approve selection of Lampson Workforce Housing for utilization of 8 Housing Choice Project-Based Vouchers; and authorize Executive Director of Orange County Housing Authority or designee to execute related documents under certain conditions - District 1 (Continued from 12/16/25, Item 19)

B.O.

CONTINUED TO 1/27/26, 9:30 A.M.

 

OC PUBLIC WORKS

 

17.

Approve amendment 2 to contract MA-080-20010050 with ChargePoint, Inc. for network electric vehicle charging stations, service and maintenance, term ending 8/26/27 (cumulative total $1,368,522); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - Districts 2 and 3

B.O.

CONTINUED TO 2/10/26, 9:30 A.M.

 

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

 

18.

Approve non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) MA-063-26010548 with Hospital Association of Southern California for Medi-Cal Eligibility Determination services, 2/1/26 - 1/31/31; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute MOU - All Districts

21354

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

19.

Approve amendment 2 to renew contract MA-063-23010983 with The Priority Center, Ending the Generational Cycle of Trauma, Inc. for basic needs and placement preparation services, 1/14/26 - 6/30/28 ($340,000; new total $1,500,000; cumulative total $4,293,000); approve amendment 1 to contracts MA-063-23010985 with New Alternatives, Inc. ($1,500,000; cumulative total $3,750,000) and MA-063-23010986 with Olive Crest ($1,500,000; cumulative total $3,750,000) for monitored and supervised visitations with transportation services, 7/1/26 - 6/30/28; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendments - All Districts

15234

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

20.

County Counsel - Approve continuation of Local Emergency for the Airport Fire; and order review to determine need for continuing local emergency for 3/10/26, 9:30 a.m. and every 60 days thereafter until terminated - All Districts (Continued from 9/10/24, Item S22I; 11/5/24, Item 17; 12/17/24, Item 27; 2/11/25, Item 23; 4/8/25, Item 20; 5/20/25, Item 75; 6/24/25, Item 64; 8/12/25, Item 44; 9/23/25, Item 26; 11/18/25, Item 21)

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

 

County Executive Office:

 

21.

Approve recommended positions on introduced or amended legislation and/or consider other legislative subject matters - All Districts

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

22.

Approve amendment 4 to contract MA-017-23010137 with Covenant House California for emergency shelter operations and services for transitional aged youth ($523,000; cumulative total $2,104,613); approve amendment 3 to contract MA-017-25010176 with Shelter Providers of Orange County, Inc. dba HomeAid Orange County assigning to Homeless Interventions Services Orange County for family care center operations and services ($500,000; cumulative total $1,250,000); approve amendment 3 to contract MA-017-23010152 with Friendship Shelter, Inc. for emergency shelter operations and services for individuals ($275,000; cumulative total $1,296,968); terms ending 6/30/27; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendments - Districts 2 and 5

25134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

23.

Acting as the Orange County Flood Control District - Adopt resolution approving lease with FedEx Freight, Inc. for parking, storage, and vehicle maneuvering purposes on a portion of District's Miller Retarding Basin and making related findings, ten-year term (monthly rent $19,600); renewable for two additional two-year terms; authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to execute lease and extensions under certain conditions; authorize Auditor Controller to accept security deposit and monthly rent to Flood Fund 400; authorize Director, OC Public Works to perform related activities; and make California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 - District 4

52134

CONTINUED TO 1/27/26, 9:30 A.M.

 

24.

Approve updated liability/property defense panel services legal fees, effective 2/1/26 - All Districts

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

25.

Approve amendment 3 to renew aggregate contract MA-017-21010863-B with Federal Technology Solutions, Inc. and amendment 4 to renew aggregate contract MA-017-21010863-C with WCC Technologies Group for structured cabling installation and services, 3/1/26 - 2/29/28 ($1,250,000 annually; cumulative aggregate total $8,750,000 each); each renewable for one additional two-year term; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendments - All Districts

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

26.

Approve grant applications/awards submitted by District Attorney, John Wayne Airport, and Sheriff-Coroner, retroactive grant applications/awards submitted by John Wayne Airport and OC Public Works and ratify grant applications/awards submitted by Social Services Agency in 1/13/26 grant report and other actions as recommended; adopt resolution authorizing District Attorney or designee to execute grant award agreement with California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Unemployment Insurance Anti-Fraud Grant Program, 7/1/23 - 3/31/26 ($244,492); and making California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); adopt resolutions authorizing Director of OC Public Works or designee to accept grant funds from U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation's Cooperative Watershed Management Program for North and Central Orange County Watershed Management Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement Project ($300,000) and South Orange County Watershed Management Area Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement Project ($280,000) - All Districts

15234

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

RESO: 26-001 - 26-003

 

27.

Approve amendments to extend contracts with various contractors for on-call Architectural and Engineering services ($500,000 increase per contract); extending terms six additional months; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendments - All Districts

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

28.

Approve amendment 2 to contract MA-017-24011491 with Orange County's United Way dba Orange County United Way for homelessness prevention and stabilization pilot program, term ending 2/28/27 ($150,001; cumulative total $3,150,000); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

15234

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

29.

Supervisor Nguyen - Consider first reading of "An Ordinance of the County of Orange, California, Amending Sections 4-11-2, 4-11-7, and 4-11-16 of the Codified Ordinances of the County of Orange, Regarding Contracting by the Orange County Health Authority"; and set second reading and adoption for 1/27/26, 9:30 a.m. (Continued from 11/4/25, Item S9D; 12/2/25, Item 41; 12/16/25, Item 28)

B.O.

CONTINUED TO 1/27/26, 9:30 A.M.

 

30.

Office of Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission - Adopt amended AB1234 Ethics Training Policy - All Districts

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

31.

Board of Supervisors - Election of 2026 Officers

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NOMINATED AND ELECTED SUPERVISOR DOUG CHAFFEE AS 2026 CHAIR AND SUPERVISOR KATRINA FOLEY AS 2026 VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD

 

 

Vice Chair Foley:

 

S31A.

Approve allocation of $5,000 from Fifth District discretionary funds to Women's Journey Foundation; make related findings under Government Code Section 26227; authorize County Executive Officer or designee to negotiate and enter into agreement as necessary; and authorize Auditor-Controller or designee to make related payments

54123

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S31B.

Approve allocation of $100,000 from Fifth District discretionary funds to Orange County Fire Authority; make related findings under Government Code Section 26227; authorize County Executive Officer or designee to negotiate and enter into agreement as necessary; and authorize Auditor-Controller or designee to make related payments

54123

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S31C.

Approve allocation of $14,000 from Fifth District discretionary funds to Moulton Family Foundation, Inc. dba Moulton Museum; make related findings under Government Code Section 26227; authorize County Executive Officer or designee to negotiate and enter into agreement as necessary; and authorize Auditor-Controller or designee to make related payments

54123

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S31D.

Approve allocation of $36,750 from Fifth District discretionary funds to Shoes That Fit; make related findings under Government Code Section 26227; authorize County Executive Officer or designee to negotiate and enter into agreement as necessary; and authorize Auditor-Controller or designee to make related payments

54123

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S31E.

Approve sponsorship of various nonprofit entities from Fifth District events funds; approve addition or revision of events to FY 2025-26 County Events Calendar; make related findings under Government Code Section 26227; and authorize Auditor-Controller to make related payments

53124

APPROVED AS AMENDED REMOVING SPONSORSHIP OF ESTANCIA HIGH SCHOOL ALL SPORTS BOOSTERS FOR $500

 

S31F.

Approve allocation of $25,000 from Fifth District discretionary funds to University of California, Irvine - UCI Climate Collaboration under The Regents of the University of California; make related findings under Government Code Section 26227; authorize County Executive Officer or designee to negotiate and enter into agreement as necessary; and authorize Auditor-Controller or designee to make related payments

54123

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S31G.

Supervisor Wagner - Approve sponsorship of nonprofits USA Water Polo, Inc. and Tustin Community Foundation from Third District events funds; approve addition or revision of events to FY 2025-26 County Events Calendar; make related findings under Government Code Section 26227; and authorize Auditor-Controller to make related payments

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S31H.

Chair Chaffee - Orange County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls - Appoint Rima Mufid Nashashibi, Laguna Woods, for term ending 1/12/28

45123

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

 

Supervisor Sarmiento:

 

S31I.

North Tustin Advisory Committee - Appoint Garry Collins, North Tustin, for term concurrent with 2nd District Supervisor's term of office

25134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S31J.

Orange County Historical Commission - Appoint Kristen M. Maahs, Anaheim, for term concurrent with 2nd District Supervisor's term of office

25134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S31K.

Supervisor Nguyen - Orange County Waste Management Commission - Appoint Dirissy Doan, Garden Grove, for term concurrent with 1st District Supervisor's term of office

12354

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S31L.

County Executive Office and Clerk of the Board - Approve contract MA-011-26010778 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for PublicInput Speaker Management System, 1/13/26 - 12/31/27 ($218,041); renewable for three additional one-year terms; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute contract - All Districts

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

 

Supervisor Sarmiento:

 

S31M.

Orange County Planning Commission - Appoint Mario Turner, Santa Ana, for term concurrent with 2nd District Supervisor's term of office

25134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S31N.

Approve sponsorship of various nonprofit entities from Second District events funds; approve addition or revision of events to FY 2025-26 County Events Calendar; make related findings under Government Code Section 26227; and authorize Auditor-Controller to make related payments

25134
  A

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

V. PUBLIC HEARINGS (None)

 

VI. CLOSED SESSION (Items CS-1-SCS4)

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

CS-1.

County Executive Office - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Jamie Newton
Unrepresented Employee: County Executive Officer

B.O.

HELD, NO REPORTABLE ACTION

 

 

County Counsel:

 

SCS2.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Charles Sanders v. County of Orange, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01240154-CU-CR-CJC

B.O.

HELD, COUNTY COUNSEL READ: IN THE MATTER OF CHARLES SANDERS V. COUNTY OF ORANGE, ET AL., THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY REJECTED PLAINTIFF'S SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND DIRECTED RISK MANAGEMENT TO PROCEED TO TRIAL

 

SCS3.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Jose Adan Hernandez Cisneros v. County of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01416672-CU-PA-CJC

B.O.

HELD, COUNTY COUNSEL READ: IN THE MATTER OF JOSE ADAN HERNANDEZ CISNEROS ET AL. V. COUNTY OF ORANGE, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY REJECTED PLAINTIFF'S SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND DELEGATED LIMITED AUTHORITY TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO SETTLE AND RESOLVE THE CASE

 

SCS4.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Susan Peck et al. v. County of Orange et al., Central District Court Case No. 2:19-cv-04654-DSF-AJR

B.O.

HELD, COUNTY COUNSEL READ: IN THE MATTER OF SUSAN PECK ET AL V. COUNTY OF ORANGE, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY DIRECTED CEO-RISK MANAGEMENT TO CONTINUE WITH THE APPEAL

 

VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS & ADJOURNMENT

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

Steve Rocco - Oral Re: Mentioned James Holmes, who committed a mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado, and related it to his own experiences with violence and loss, particularly referencing his parents' murder; connection to Batman and Joker characters, emphasizing themes of darkness; Tony Rackauckas and Todd Spitzer are enemies, Spitzer has a facial deformity and Rackauckas hates white people

 

Brenda Lebsack - Oral Re: Founder of the Interfaith Statewide Coalition and a school board member in Santa Ana; shared her concerns during a school board conference regarding offensive artwork displayed at John Wayne Airport titled “Enter Big God’s Bed! Man’s on His Knees, Giving Big God Head" which she traced back to a Nigerian rap artist, NC; another piece by artist April Bay also raises concerns about cultural expression being misused to mock sacred beliefs; hopes for establishment of clear policies that respect the diverse faith communities served by public spaces

 

Greg Arrowsmith - Oral Re: California Brown Act of 1953 and transparency and corruption investigations in Orange County; Voice of OC articles regarding an investigation initiated regarding the review of misspent funds by former supervisor Andrew Do who is serving five years in federal prison; audit firm Weaver and Tidwell selected to review contracts and examine both county general fund spending and pandemic relief funds; concerns regarding CalOptima's lack of transparency in the investigation; taxpayer dissatisfaction for footing bill of the audit due to actions of a corrupt official

 

Ilya Tseglin - Oral Re: Has attended public meetings for 13 years, ignored by the Board, concerns regarding corruption within the Orange County court system and administration, specifically Larry Landauer and Louis Peña; accuses Board of being complicit in corruption, suggesting they prioritize personal gain over their responsibilities; accused Larry Landauer of money laundering and using financial resources to bribe various entities within the legal system, including public defenders and law enforcement; Board is failing to uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of families

 

Tomiko Anderson - Oral Re:Member of the Interfaith Statewide Coalition and retired teacher and community member; shared her concerns regarding offensive and degrading artwork displayed at John Wayne Airport which disrespects women but also offends the African-American community; artwork had not been properly vetted and curator responsible for its selection is no longer employed by Orange County; asked Board to take action to ensure such inappropriate displays do not happen again in the future

 

Bishop Gale Oliver - Oral Re: Minister from Santa Ana; addressed concerns regarding art exhibit titled "Perceiving the Divine," which was removed from John Wayne Airport after being on display for over four months; members of the black faith community were deeply offended and found artwork vulgar and inappropriate for a public space frequented by families and children; exhibit failed to represent key figures of the Christian faith; called for accountability and reflection, asked for forgiveness for what occurred and urged the community to honor God and exercise wisdom and respect in public

 

Kate - Oral Re: Noted the federal government's overturning of the Hobbs decision and Congress's denial of funds to Planned Parenthood; criticized Governor Newsom for allocating $140 million of taxpayer funds to abortion services and is frustrated with the Board for not taking action against the Governor's decisions; asked Board to communicate with Governor Newsom regarding the funding and to consider legal action against him to protect children

 

Nick Kolev - Oral Re: Civil Engineer and Civil Rights activist; shared a personal account of money deducted from his Social Security for child support without proper notification or explanation; accused an “administrative mafia” and legal counsel of misconduct and raised concerns about the lack of transparency regarding where funds are going when accounts are closed

 

Michelle Morgan - Oral Re: Expressed disgust over recent events at the airport and emphasized the responsibility of the Board regarding oversight; referenced past discussions about election matters, stating that the Board has been unresponsive to the community's concerns; questioned how Proposition 50 was certified without the Board's approval, highlighting a lack of transparency in the election process; challenged Supervisor Wagner’s aspirations to run for Secretary of State; denounced the Board's conduct, calling it shameful that they do not engage seriously with the concerns being raised by the public

 

Cheryl - Oral Re: Supervisor Sarmiento is misinformed about the availability of financial data on the Orange County website, specifically regarding discretionary funds spent by each supervisor and calls for an end to such practices; concerns about homelessness initiatives and the approval of the Covenant House and Friendship Shelter; lack of auditing for contracts over the past five years and absence of metrics that measure meaningful participation and service delivery

 

ADJOURNED:1:40 P.M.

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Adjourned in memory of Beth Newell

 

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Adjourned in memory of Mitzi Ortiz

 

 

***KEY***

Left Margin Notes

 

 

 

1. = Supervisor Nguyen

A.=Abstained

2. = Supervisor Sarmiento

X.=Excused

3. = Supervisor Wagner

N.=No

4. = Supervisor Chaffee

BO=Board Order

5. = Supervisor Foley

 

 

 

ORD.= Ordinance

 

RESO. = Resolution

 

 

Above numbers refer to Supervisorial Districts (1st number = Moved by; 2nd number = Seconded by)

 

 

                                                                                            /s/                                                                                      

Doug Chaffee
Chair, Orange County Board of Supervisors

 

 

 

 

/s/                                                                                    

Robin Stieler
Orange County Clerk of the Board