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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS |
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ORANGE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA |
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BOARD
HEARING ROOM, FIRST FLOOR
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400 W. Civic Center Drive |
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Santa Ana, California
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DOUG CHAFFEE
CHAIR
Fourth District |
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KATRINA
FOLEY VICE CHAIR Fifth
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JANET NGUYEN
SUPERVISOR
First District
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VICENTE
SARMIENTO SUPERVISOR Second
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DONALD P. WAGNER
SUPERVISOR
Third District |
ATTENDANCE:Supervisors Nguyen, Wagner, Chaffee
and Foley
EXCUSED:Supervisor
Sarmiento
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PRESENT:
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COUNTY
EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
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Michelle
Aguirre |
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COUNTY
COUNSEL |
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Leon
J. Page |
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CLERK
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Robin
Stieler |
INVOCATION:Chair
Chaffee, Fourth District, gave the invocation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Supervisor
Wagner, Third District, led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance
I.PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
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Chair
Chaffee presented a resolution proclaiming January 2026 as
"National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention
Month" |
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Supervisors
Wagner and Sarmiento presented a resolution proclaiming
January 27, 2026 as "International Holocaust Remembrance
Day" |
II.
CEO & BOARD COMMENTS
BOARD
COMMENTS:
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Supervisor Nguyen - Oral
Re: Provided an update on her recent trip to Washington, D.C.,
where she and others advocated for county priorities and
sought resources to achieve County goals including meeting
with nearly all of Orange County's congressional members and
various federal agencies, including FEMA, HUD, HHS, VA, and
EPA; key outcomes were 1) Airport Fire Issues - FEMA indicated
that the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) is no longer
an option, but they committed to finding alternative funding
avenues, 2) Collaboration with National Associations working
on FEMA reforms, including a reimbursement dashboard for
tracking application timelines, and offered to assist in
training local staff on the reimbursement process to improve
future applications, 3) Advocated for the necessity of a
veterans cemetery in Orange County, emphasizing its unique
needs compared to Riverside, 4) Discussed the need for EPA
support, 5) Advocated for national action on Kratom, pushing
for it to be classified as a narcotic, and 6) Highlighted
ongoing flood control projects to ensure public safety;
successfully raised awareness about Orange County's issues in
D.C. |
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Vice Chair Foley - Oral
Re: Reminder that open enrollment period for 2026 coverage
under Covered California closes on January 31st, noted
coverage will not renew automatically so go online or call
800-300-1506 to renew or enroll in coverage; invited everyone
to the Fifth Annual 'Women Making a Difference' event
recognizing women in the 5th District who are "Leading the
Change" on March 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Irvine, website for
more information is bit.ly/wmad26; met with three
congressional leaders to express appreciation for securing $4
million in earmarks for public safety improvements in the
county and discussed upcoming priorities; recognized the
positive collaboration among county leaders and their ongoing
efforts to advocate for the community’s needs |
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Chair Chaffee - Oral Re:
Thanked the Office of Care Coordination and all volunteers and
staff involved in organizing the Annual Point-in-Time Count;
also announced upcoming Transit Equity Day on February 4,
2026, honoring Rosa Parks which will feature a fare-free day
on Metrolink; passengers can ride Metrolink services across
six counties at no cost |
COUNTY
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMENTS:
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Michelle Aguirre - Oral
Re: Shout out to Mike and James with OC Public Works OCIT team
for their exceptional work during the December storms in
keeping cameras operational in the airport fire burn scar area
which enabled the emergency operations team to make informed
evacuation decisions; thanked Doug, Zulima and the entire
Office of Care Coordination team for their work leading up to
the 2026 Point-in-Time Count and extended appreciation to all
volunteers, including board office members and community-based
organizations, for their participation during the early
morning hours of the count; acknowledged the importance of
collecting updated information from those experiencing
homelessness to refine housing strategies; thanked Justice at
the Mariposa Center and Ted Fuentes with Veterans Strong USA
for sharing their stories; expressed gratitude to everyone
involved in the Point-in Time Count and the importance of
collaboration in addressing homelessness |
III.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-2)
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53124
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 1 WHICH WAS PULLED FOR
DISCUSSION AND SEPARATE VOTE
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ELECTED
DEPARTMENT HEADS
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1.
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Auditor-Controller - Approve
Schedule of County Capital Assets Physical Inventory Dates
for calendar years 2026 and 2027 - All Districts |
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53124
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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2.
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Sheriff-Coroner - Approve
subordinate contract CT-060-26010360 with Carahsoft
Technology Corp for on-line marketplace for cloud
services and software, term ending 6/30/26 ($430,108); and
authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to
execute contract - All Districts |
END
OF CONSENT CALENDAR
IV.
DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items 3-S14B)
ELECTED
DEPARTMENT HEADS
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3.
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Sheriff-Coroner - Approve
amendment 4 to contract MA-060-22011235 with Larson
Corporation for Cyber Security Manager services, 5/1/26
- 10/31/26 ($125,000; cumulative total $1,055,000); and
authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to
execute amendment - All Districts |
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35124
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
HEALTH
CARE AGENCY
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4.
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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 (Continued from 1/13/26, Item
13) |
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B.O.
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CONTINUED TO 2/10/26,
9:30 A.M.
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OC
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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5.
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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; 1/13/26, Item 16) |
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED
AND SELECTING OPTION B REGARDING REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS
ALLOCATION CREDIT
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OC
PUBLIC WORKS
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Award
contract MA-080-26010712 to West Coast Air Conditioning
Company, Inc. for construction phase services, OC Data
Center KVA Backup Generator Project, 800-day term
($4,804,813); and authorize Director or designee to execute
contract - District 2 |
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45123
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
OC
WASTE & RECYCLING
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7.
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Adopt
County of Orange Climate Action Planning Document; direct
staff to begin Implementation Phase and analysis; and
make California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption
findings under CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 and Public
Resources Code Sections 21083 and 21150 - All Districts |
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B.O.
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CONTINUED TO 2/10/26,
9:30 A.M.
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GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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County
Executive Office: |
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Approve
2025 Contract Policy Manual, effective upon approval; and
authorize County Executive Officer or designee to make
changes under certain conditions - All Districts (Continued
from 11/18/25, Item 26; 12/2/25, Item 39) |
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B.O.
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Approve
grant applications/awards submitted by County Executive
Office, District Attorney, OC Community Resources, and
OC Waste & Recycling and retroactive grant
application/award submitted by County Executive Office in
1/27/26 grant report and other actions as recommended; and
adopt resolution authorizing OC Community Resources Director,
or designee to negotiate, execute and submit application,
related documents and amendments to State Department of
Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Program and
Public Beach Restoration Grant Program for Capistrano Beach
Nature-Based Shoreline Adaptation Project - All Districts |
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53124
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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RESO: 26-004 |
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10.
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Approve
amendment 3 to contract MA-017-22010907 with Network
Television Time Inc. for Board Hearing Room hardware,
software and professional services, term ending 3/8/31
($1,793,655; cumulative total $4,676,762); and authorize
County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute
amendment - All Districts |
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B.O.
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CONTINUED
TO 2/10/26, 9:30 A.M.
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11.
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Approve
recommended positions on introduced or amended legislation
and/or consider other legislative subject matters - All
Districts |
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B.O.
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12.
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Approve
FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report; approve related budget
adjustments and reserve changes; amend master position
control; direct Auditor-Controller to make Fund 12J payments
under certain conditions; approve budget adoption schedule;
approve addition of events to FY 2025-26 County Event Calendar
and make related findings under Government Code Section 26227;
approve FY 2025-26 Charitable Organization Activities Plan;
approve revised classification specifications and title
descriptions and set related pay grades, effective 2/6/26; and
approve reorganization to centralize Probation's Accounting
Unit to Auditor-Controller Satellite Accounting, effective
7/1/26 - All Districts (R.A. 1 requires 4/5 vote of members
present) |
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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13.
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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 (Continued from 1/13/26, Item 23) |
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B.O.
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CONTINUED
TO 2/10/26, 9:30 A.M.
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14.
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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 2/10/26, 9:30 a.m.
(Continued from 11/4/25, Item S9D; 12/2/25, Item 41; 12/16/25,
Item 28; 1/13/26, Item 29) |
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B.O.
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CONTINUED TO 2/10/26,
9:30 A.M.
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S14A.
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Supervisor Wagner - Approve
allocation of $2,500 from Third District discretionary funds
to Orange County Water District; 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 |
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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S14B.
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County Executive Office -
Acting
as the Orange County Board of Supervisors and Orange County
Flood Control District - Adopt 2026 Contract Policy Manual,
effective 1/27/26; authorize County Executive Officer or
designee to make changes under certain conditions; and adopt
amended resolution authorizing Director of OC Public Works,
Sheriff-Coroner or designees to advertise bids in accordance
with Public Contract Code Sections 22037, 22032(c) and 20128.5
- All Districts |
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B.O.
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CONTINUED TO 2/10/26,
9:30 A.M.
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V.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 15)
OC
WASTE & RECYCLING
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Public
Hearing to consider adopting resolution approving Waste
Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreements and Organic
Services Agreement, and updating non-contract gate rates for
disposal, organic processing and diversion services and other
related charges at County landfills; authorize Director or
designee to make minor changes under certain conditions and
execute agreements; and making California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15273 and Public Resources Code Section 21080 (b)(8) -
All Districts |
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B.O.
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CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING |
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35124
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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RESO:
26-005 |
VI.
CLOSED SESSION
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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County
Executive Office: |
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SCS1.
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PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b): |
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B.O.
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CONTINUED
TO 2/10/26, 9:30 A.M.
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SCS2.
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PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b): |
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B.O.
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CONTINUED
TO 2/10/26, 9:30 A.M.
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County
Counsel: |
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SCS3.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): |
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B.O.
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HELD,
COUNTY COUNSEL READ: ON A VOTE OF 4-0, WITH SUPERVISOR
SARMIENTO ABSENT, THE BOARD APPROVED A PROPOSED
$650,000.00 SETTLEMENT IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASE
BURNS V. COUNTY OF ORANGE. IN THIS CASE, THE APPLICANT
SERVED THE COUNTY AS A PUMPING STATION OPERATOR AND
SUFFERED INDUSTRIAL INJURIES TO HIS SPINE, WRIST, AND
HEARING. THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE
FINAL APPROVAL OF OTHERS. WHEN THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IS
FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE AGREEMENT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE
THROUGH CEO-RISK MANAGEMENT TO ANY PERSON WHO INQUIRES. |
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SCS4.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): |
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B.O.
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HELD,
COUNTY COUNSEL READ: ON A VOTE OF 4-0, WITH SUPERVISOR
SARMIENTO ABSENT, THE BOARD APPROVED A PROPOSED
$550,000.00 SETTLEMENT IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASE
VALENTINE V. COUNTY OF ORANGE. IN THIS CASE, THE APPLICANT
SERVED THE COUNTY AS A COMMANDER AT THE ORANGE COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND SUFFERED VARIOUS INDUSTRIAL
INJURIES INCLUDING HEART DISEASE, HYPERTENSION, AND
CARDIAC ARREST. THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT REMAINS SUBJECT TO
THE FINAL APPROVAL OF OTHERS. WHEN THE SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT IS FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE AGREEMENT WILL BE
MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH CEO-RISK MANAGEMENT TO ANY PERSON
WHO INQUIRES.
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SCS5.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): |
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B.O.
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HELD,
COUNTY COUNSEL READ: ON A VOTE OF 4-0, WITH SUPERVISOR
SARMIENTO ABSENT, THE BOARD APPROVED A GLOBAL $33 MILLION
SETTLEMENT WITH 193 HOUSEHOLDS, CONSISTING OF 592
CLAIMANTS, REPRESENTED BY THE SINGLETON SCHREIBER LAW
FIRM, FOR DAMAGES AND LOSSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE
SEPTEMBER 2024 AIRPORT FIRE. DUE TO HIGH NUMBER OF THE
CLAIMANTS INVOLVED, A LIST OF THE 592 CLAIMANTS WILL BE
PROVIDED TO THE CLERK OF THE BOARD AND MADE AVAILABLE TO
THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT REMAINS
SUBJECT TO THE FINAL APPROVAL OF OTHERS. WHEN THE
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IS FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE AGREEMENT
WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH CEO-RISK MANAGEMENT TO ANY
PERSON WHO INQUIRES.
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VII.
PUBLIC COMMENTS & ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC
COMMENTS:
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Steve Rocco - Oral Re:
Similarity between Batman and Harvey Dent (Two-Face);
described District Attorney Todd Spitzer as a former juvenile
delinquent who became a lawyer after serving in the military
and is dishonest and harbors animosity towards him; Spitzer
consolidated power by appointing himself as public
administrator which gives him powers over civil and criminal
matters; Christopher Allen Griffith and Kimberly Nichols'
illegal activities and cover-up involving court proceedings;
raised questions about Todd Spitzer's accountability,
including a claim of a $3 million judgment against him for
misconduct involving women; called for transparency and
accountability in the actions of public officials |
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Dinorah - Oral Re:
Expressed frustrations about her housing situation and the
challenges faced as a Cuban American; is not a drug addict,
worked for years and paid taxes, and should not be homeless
after contributing to society; requested an appointment with
Supervisor Nguyen to discuss her housing situation; has
applied for housing assistance and is concerned about ensuring
that any housing benefits are properly attributed to her; the
federal government’s role in her relocation from Cuba and the
expectation of receiving support; expressed urgency in
securing a two-bedroom unit in District 1 and indicated she
would take further action, if necessary |
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Greg Arrowsmith - Oral
Re: Various issues related to corruption within California's
judicial system, focusing specifically on recent events
involving a judge and his own experiences in court including
local and state governments for a lack of transparency and
corruption, specifically the Orange County Superior Court;
resignation of Judge Israel Claustro who resigned after
pleading guilty to fraud related to a scheme involving a
doctor to defraud the state’s workers' compensation program;
small claims case against the Department of Toxic Substances
Control (DTSC); filed a complaint with the California
Commission on Judicial Performance regardingthe
integrity of the judicial process; his efforts to bring a case
against the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC);
plea for the justice system to be comprised of honorable
public servants who make fair and consistent decisions |
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Mary - Oral Re:
Expressed her concerns about various critical social issues,
particularly focusing on human trafficking and local
government spending; highlighted Human Trafficking Awareness
statistics; political leaders role in exacerbating trafficking
problems; advocated for overturning the Voter Choice Act and
expressed frustration over the lack of current discussion and
action regarding voter choice; thanked Supervisor Foley for
discussing the Holocaust museum but questioned the allocation
of $13 million in discretionary funds; requested more
community engagement in decision-making processes,
particularly concerning funding and social issues impacting
the community |
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Kate - Oral Re: Concerns
about the disenfranchisement of voters and the implications of
the Voters Choice Act; called for rescinding and eliminating
the Voter Choice Act to save the county millions and improve
the integrity of the voting process; current automated voting
process removes community members from participating in ballot
counting and monitoring |
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Manuel Pineda - Oral Re:
Homeless individual from Garden Grove and living on the
streets since 2016; shared his experiences and frustrations
regarding homelessness and the lack of support from local
authorities; multiple attempts to communicate with local
government offices, specifically requesting help from local
officials; expressed a willingness to bring solutions to the
table; noted improvements in the community but felt neglected
when it came to addressing his situation; need for local
leaders to step up and address the challenges faced by
homeless individuals, urging them to be more engaged and
responsive |
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Ilya Tseglin - Oral Re:
Expressed frustration regarding issues of corruption and a
personal family matter over the years; has attended Board
meetings for 14 years to address the kidnapping of his son,
which he claims was based on false reports from a Director at
the Orange County Regional Center; accused the Board and
County administration of being corrupt and alleged a
connection to personal profit motives; expressed frustration
that the board has not addressed his concerns or included him
in their agendas; significant amount of public funding is
being mishandled for personal gain by corrupt officials such
as Larry Landauer and Nancy Bartman; Board's failure to act on
pressing issues, emphasizing the need for genuine
representation and accountability |
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Nick Kolev - Oral Re:
Shared his concerns for individual rights and the implications
of advancing technology on personal autonomy and mental
health; erosion of privacy can lead to various problems,
including health and legal issues; proposed the creation of a
lab that would offer free tests for bio-sensors, microchips,
and electromagnetic field (EMF) emissions; remotely monitor
physical and potentially mental states with the advent of 5G
technology, and control over physical functions and mental
conditions with 6G technology; mentioned the 21st Century
Cures Act, implemented in 2016 under President Obama |
ADJOURNED:12:33 P.M.
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Adjourned in memory of
Joe Weber, Chief Roger Neth, Tom Davis and Jeff Halloran |
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Left
Margin Notes |
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1.
= Supervisor Nguyen |
A.=Abstained |
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2. = Supervisor Sarmiento |
X.=Excused |
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3. = Supervisor Wagner |
N.=No |
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4. = Supervisor Chaffee |
BO=Board Order |
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5. = Supervisor Foley |
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ORD.= Ordinance |
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RESO. = Resolution |
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Above
numbers refer to Supervisorial Districts (1st number = Moved by; 2nd
number = Seconded by)
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Doug
Chaffee |
/s/
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Robin
Stieler |