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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
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ATTENDANCE:All Present
EXCUSED:None
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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:Supervisor
Wagner, Third District, gave the invocation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Vice
Chair Foley, Fifth District, led the assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance
and Brandon Dennewitz from the Orange County Transportation Authority sang the national anthem
I.PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
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Vice Chair Foley
presented a resolution recognizing March 24, 2026 as "Nowruz"
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Chair Chaffee and
Supervisor Sarmiento presented a resolution recognizing Eid
al-Fitr |
II.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-10)
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53124
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED
WITH TH EXCEPTION OF ITEM 1 WHICH WAS PULLED FOR
DISCUSSION AND SEPARATE VOTE
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BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
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1.
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Chair Chaffee - Commission
to Address Homelessness - Reappoint Gina Cunningham, Orange,
Kelly Bruno-Nelson, Long Beach, for terms ending
4/14/28; appoint Adam Foster, La Habra, for term ending
4/14/28; and approve waiver of residency requirements |
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
ELECTED
DEPARTMENT HEADS
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2.
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Clerk-Recorder - Approve
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Owner Counties and
State of California Department of Child Support Services
for utilizing County's co-owned Statewide Electronic Courier
Universal Recording Environment electronic recording system,
4/20/26 - 4/19/31; renewable for one additional year; and
authorize Clerk-Recorder or designee to execute MOU - All
Districts |
OC
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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3.
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Approve
addition of subcontractors Sandeulhae Inc. and Jacinto &
Corona Enterprises, Inc. dba Don Jacinto Pollo Grill
under contract with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on
Wheels Orange County for Title IIIC Elderly Nutrition Program
services; approve addition of subcontractor Mother Earth
Maids, LLC under contract with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba
Meals on Wheels Orange County for Title IIIB supportive
services contracts; and authorize County Procurement Officer
or Deputized designee to review and approve subsequent
subcontractor requests under certain conditions - All
Districts |
OC
PUBLIC WORKS
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Receive
and file 2025 County of Orange General Plan Progress Report
and Housing Element Implementation; and authorize
Director or designee to submit report to California Department
of Housing and Community Development and Governor's Office of
Land Use and Climate Innovation - All Districts |
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Acting as the Board of
Supervisors and Orange County Flood Control District - Adopt
Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non-State
Agencies from State of California Governor's Office of
Emergency Services (Cal OES) designating OC Public Works
Deputy Director, Manager, or Emergency Coordinator of OC
Operations and Maintenance as authorized agents to obtain
federal and/or state financial assistance; and authorize
designation by Titles Only when completing Cal OES Form 130 -
All Districts |
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RESO:
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GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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County
Executive Office: |
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6.
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Approve
amendment 1 to license agreement with Civic Center, LLC. for
electrical room equipment for data use by various County
agencies, 600 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, 10-year term;
authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to exercise
option terms and execute related documents and amendments
under certain conditions; and make California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) findings under CEQA Guidelines Section
15301 - District 2 |
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Acting
as the Orange County Flood Control District - Approve lease
agreement with City of Orange for development and
operation of a public park along Santa Ana River Flood
Channel, thirty-year term; authorize Chief Real Estate Officer
or designee to execute agreement, related documents and
amendments under certain conditions; and make related findings
- District 2 |
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Receive
and file 2025 Annual Report for Commission to Address
Homelessness - All Districts |
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Approve
amendment 3 to lease agreement with Civic Center, LLC. for
office space at 600 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 510, Santa
Ana; authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to
exercise option terms and execute subsequent documents and
amendments under certain conditions; and make California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings under CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301 - District 2 |
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10.
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Internal Audit - Receive
and file Executive Summary of Internal Audit Reports for
October - December 2025; approve amended FY 2025-26 and
2026-27 Audit Plans as recommended in Macias, Gini &
O'Connell LLP Independent Risk Assessment and recommendations
for FY 2025-26 and 2025-26 Audit Plans Report; receive and
file Internal Quality Assessment for FY 2024-25; and approve
Internal Audit Department Charter - All Districts |
END
OF CONSENT CALENDAR
III.DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items 11-S31G)
ELECTED
DEPARTMENT HEADS
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11.
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Auditor-Controller - Approve
amendment 1 to contract MA-003-23010066 with Eide Bailly LLP
for independent auditing and related services, term
ending 4/30/26, ($134,200; cumulative total $1,982,436); and
authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to
execute amendment - All Districts |
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53124
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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12.
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Sheriff-Coroner - Approve
subordinate contract MA-060-26010796 with WCC Technologies
Group for structured cabling and installation services,
term ending 2/28/27 ($1,600,000); renewable for one additional
one-year term; and authorize County Procurement Officer or
Deputized designee to execute contract - All Districts
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53124
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
HEALTH
CARE AGENCY
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13.
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Approve
contract MA-042-26011006 with Angels Baseball LP for
Behavioral Health and Public Health Outreach and
Strategic Marketing Campaign, 3/24/26 - 3/23/27 ($800,000);
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 - District 2 |
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B.O.
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CONTINUED TO 4/14/26,
9:30 A.M.
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14.
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Approve
amendment 4 to extend contract MA-042-22010072 with HS
GovTech USA Inc. for Environmental Health Data
Management System, 7/1/26 - 6/30/28 ($609,393; cumulative
total $1,898,506); renewable for one additional year; and
authorize County Procurement Officer to execute amendment -
All Districts |
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15234
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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15.
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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 4/14/26, 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;
1/13/26, Item 9; 2/10/26, Item 8; 3/10/26, Item 7) |
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51234
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
OC
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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Acting
as Board of Supervisors - Authorize Director or designee to
utilize available funding ($3,990,800) for loan
financing to partnership by Jamboree Housing Corporation for
development of Costa Mesa Senior, 695 West 19th Street, Costa
Mesa; approve loan commitments and subordination at
construction and permanent financing; authorize Director or
designee to subordinate additional senior debt and execute
subordination agreements and related documents under certain
conditions; authorize Health Care Agency Director or designee
to execute services agreements and related documents under
certain conditions for Mental Services Act funding; Acting as
Orange County Housing Authority - Approve selection of Costa
Mesa Senior for utilization of up to 34 Housing Choice
Project-Based Vouchers; and authorize Executive Director of
Orange County Housing Authority or designee to execute related
documents under certain conditions - District 5 |
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51234
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
OC
PUBLIC WORKS
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Acting as the Board of
Supervisors and Orange County Flood Control District - Approve
contract MA-080-26010792 with Pacific Advanced Civil
Engineering, Inc. for consultant services to update Orange
County Hydrology Manual, three-year term ($1,672,150); and
authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to
execute contract - All Districts |
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52134
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
PUBLIC
PROTECTION
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18.
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Probation - Approve
amendment 3 to renew contract MA-057-22011069 with Waymakers
for Active Recidivism Reduction Initiative Via
Engagement services, 5/1/26 - 4/30/27 ($329,882; cumulative
total $1,649,410); and authorize County Procurement Officer or
Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts |
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25134
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
SOCIAL
SERVICES AGENCY
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Approve
increase of expenditures for services under individual
contracts for Family Resource Center services, family
stabilization services and differential response-path one
services, 7/1/25 - 6/30/28 (aggregate total $1,983,334;
cumulative aggregate total $19,983,334); and authorize County
Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute
individual amendments with fifteen family resource centers -
All Districts |
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52134
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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20.
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Approve
amendment 1 to contracts MA-063-23011162 with New
Alternatives, Inc., MA-063-23011163 with Olive Crest,
and MA-063-23011164 with South Coast Children's Society, Inc.,
dba South Coast Community Services for Wraparound Orange
County Direct Services, 7/1/26 - 6/30/28 ($7,100,000 each;
cumulative total $17,750,000 each); approve amendment 1 to
contract MA-063-23011165 with Family Support Network for
Wraparound Orange County Direct Services, 7/1/26 - 6/30/28
($350,000; cumulative total $875,000); and authorize County
Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to accept
Claims-Made Sexual Misconduct Liability Insurance under
certain conditions and execute amendments - All Districts |
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25134
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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21.
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Approve
amendment 5 to contract CJP3422-A5 with Orangewood
Foundation for Independent Living Program services,
7/1/22 - 6/30/27 ($400,000; cumulative total $12,135,992); and
authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to
execute amendment - All Districts |
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52134
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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22.
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Approve
amendment 1 to Memorandum of Understanding MA-063-23011077
with Orange County Superintendent of Schools for
educational support for foster youth, 7/1/26 - 6/30/27
($730,081; cumulative total $2,748,934); renewable for one
additional one-year term; and authorize County Procurement
Officer or Deputized Designee to execute amendment - All
Districts |
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25134
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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County
Executive Office: |
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23.
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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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52134
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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24.
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Approve
contract MA-017-26010919 with PATH for Yale Navigation
Center operations and services, 7/1/26 - 6/30/29
($30,346,429); renewable for two 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 - District 2 |
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25134
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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25.
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Approve
Charge Ready Transport Program Participation Agreements with
Southern California Edison for deployment of make-ready
electrical infrastructure and/or receipt of related rebates,
term ending 12/31/26; authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or
designees to execute agreements, easement deeds and amendments
under certain conditions; and make California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301 - All Districts |
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52134
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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26.
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Approve
contract MA-017-26010918 with PATH for Bridges at Kraemer
Place shelter operations and services, 5/1/26 - 6/30/29
($15,993,179); renewable for two 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 - District 4 |
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45123
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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27.
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Approve
amendment 1 to contracts MA-017-23010733 with Fieldman,
Rolapp & Associates and MA-017-23011310 with CSG
Advisors, Inc for General Public Finance Municipal Advisory
services, 4/10/26 - 4/9/28 ($200,000 each per year; cumulative
total $1,000,000 each); and authorize County Procurement
Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendments - All
Districts |
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52134
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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28.
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Approve
Assignment, Novation and Consent Agreement from Stradling
Yocca Carlson & Rauth assigning to Stradling Yocca
Carlson & Rauth LLP; approve amendment 1 to contract
MA-017-23010759 with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP
and amendment 2 to contract MA-017-23011183 with Orrick
Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for General Public Finance
Legal Services, 4/11/26 - 4/10/28 ($200,000 each per year;
cumulative total $1,000,000 each); and authorize County
Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute agreement
and amendments - All Districts |
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52134
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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29.
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Select
TAP BFR Acquisitions LLC as primary and 1725 W 17th Street
LLC as alternate proposers for development of 1725 West
17th Street, Santa Ana; and authorize Chief Real Estate
Officer or designee to negotiate Option and Lease Agreements
and return to the Board of Supervisors for final approval -
District 2 |
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B.O.
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CONTINUED
TO 4/14/26, 9:30 A.M.
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30.
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Approve
grant applications/awards submitted by District Attorney and
OC Community Resources in 3/24/26 grant report and other
actions as recommended - All Districts |
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52134
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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31.
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Adopt
resolution approving property tax exchange for annexation of
Gateway notch parcels to City of Irvine - District 3 |
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51234
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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RESO: 26-016 |
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S31A.
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Chair Chaffee - Buena
Park Library District Board of Trustees - Appoint (Rudy)
Rodolfo Solorzano, Buena Park, to complete term ending
12/6/28 |
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45123
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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S31B.
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Supervisor Nguyen - Orange
County Cemetery District - Appoint Kelly Ann Rivers,
Huntington Beach, for term ending 1/7/30 |
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15234
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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Supervisor
Wagner: |
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S31C.
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Approve
sponsorship of various nonprofit entities 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 |
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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S31D.
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Development
Processing Review Committee - Appoint Stephanie Mari Fabbri
Carter, Tustin, for term concurrent with Third District
Supervisor's term of office |
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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S31E.
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Internal Audit - Receive
and file Forensic Audit of County Contracts Phase One Report
and related presentation by Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. -
All Districts |
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RECEIVED AND FILED |
ELECTED
DEPARTMENT HEADS
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Sheriff-Coroner:
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S31F.
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Accept
donation from Orange County Sheriff's Advisory Council of
architectural and engineering plans, contract
management, permit processing, labor and materials for
construction of modular tactical training building adjacent to
Sandra Hutchens Regional Law Enforcement Training Center
(estimated value $15,000,000); adopt resolution approving
license with Orange County Sheriff's Advisory Council and
making findings under Government Code 26227 and other related
findings; authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to
execute license, related documents and amendments under
certain conditions; and make California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines Section
15303 - District 2 |
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31254
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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RESO: 26-017 |
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S31G.
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Approve
amendment 2 to contract with Global Tel*Link Corporation dba
ViaPath Technologies for inmate communication services;
and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee
to execute amendment - Districts 2 and 3 |
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45123
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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IV.PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 32)
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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32.
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County Counsel - Under
Government Code Section 7283.1, conduct public hearing
regarding Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and
Holds (TRUTH) Act; and receive and file information from
County law enforcement departments regarding Immigration and
Customs Enforcement's access to individuals in 2025 - All
Districts |
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B.O.
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CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING |
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RECEIVED AND FILED |
V.CLOSED SESSION (Items CS-1-SCS6)
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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County
Executive Office: |
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CS-1.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6 |
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B.O.
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HELD,
NO REPORTABLE ACTION
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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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HELD,
NO REPORTABLE ACTION
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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: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A
PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,535,000
TO ACQUIRE FLOWAGE EASEMENT RIGHTS OVER VARIOUS PROPERTIES
IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL
NOS. 1027-121-38, 39, 40, AND 41, IN THE MATTER OF ORANGE
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT V. FICO CH LLC, (FICO) ET
AL. AS PART OF TODAY'S APPROVALS, THE BOARD AUTHORIZED AND
DIRECTED COUNTY COUNSEL AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO FILE AND
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS
SETTLEMENT.UPON
COMPLETION AND EXECUTION OF SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS, THE
BOARD AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO
ENCUMBER PAYMENT TO FICO UP TO AN AMOUNT OF $3,779,000 IN
NEW MONEY.PAYMENT OF
$2,415,548 IS DIRECTED TO BE MADE BY THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER UPON REQUEST WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ENTRY OF
FINAL JUDGMENT.UPON
GRADING, FICO WILL REQUEST PAYMENT OF THE FINAL $300,000
WHICH SHALL BE RELEASED BY THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER AT THE
REQUEST OF COUNTY COUNSEL.IF
FICO DOES NOT GRADE, THE REMAINING SETTLEMENT OF
$1,363,452 SHALL BE PAID BY MARCH 1, 2030, AND SHALL BE
RELEASED BY THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER AT THE REQUEST OF
COUNTY COUNSEL.WHEN
THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IS FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE
AGREEMENT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF
COUNTY COUNSEL 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,
NO REPORTABLE ACTION
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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: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A $2.5
MILLION SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM SUBMITTED BY THE COLLINS
HOUSEHOLD, CLAIMANTS ROBERT AND REBECCA COLLINS, FOR
ECONOMIC AND OTHER DAMAGES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE
SEPTEMBER 2024 AIRPORT FIRE. WHEN THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
IS FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE AGREEMENT WILL BE MADE
AVAILABLE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF CEO-RISK MANAGEMENT TO ANY
PERSON WHO INQUIRES. THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY REJECTED THE
CLAIMS OF FORREST CLARK AND GLEN PIERSON. |
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SCS6.
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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 3-2 (CHAIRMAN CHAFFEE,
VICE CHAIR FOLEY, AND SUPERVISOR SARMIENTO VOTING YES, AND
SUPERVISOR WAGNER, AND SUPERVISOR NGUYEN VOTING NO), THE
BOARD APPROVED A $995,000 SETTLEMENT WITH PLAINTIFF
CLARISSE MAGTOTO AND A $988,000 SETTLEMENT WITH PLAINTIFF
AMY TALLAKSON.BOTH
MS. MAGTOTO AND MS. TALLAKSON ALLEGED SEXUAL HARASSMENT ON
THE PART OF FORMER SENIOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY GARY
LOGALBO.THE
SETTLEMENTS APPROVED TODAY REMAIN SUBJECT TO THE FINAL
APPROVAL OF OTHERS.WHEN
THE SETTLEMENTS ARE FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE AGREEMENTS
WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF COUNTY
COUNSEL TO ANY PERSON WHO INQUIRES. |
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FINALLY,
WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER OF JENNIFER KEARNS V. COUNTY OF
ORANGE, WHICH WAS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD IN CLOSED
SESSION ON MARCH 10, AGENDA ITEM SCS-5, THE PLAINTIFF
ACCEPTED THE BOARD'S $2.75 MILLION OFFER TO SETTLE, AND
AGREED TO RESIGN UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT.THE
BOARD HAD ON MARCH 10, 2026, APPROVED THE PROPOSED
SETTLEMENT ON A VOTE OF 3-2, WITH VICE CHAIR FOLEY,
SUPERVISOR SARMIENTO, AND SUPERVISOR WAGNER VOTING YES,
AND CHAIRMAN CHAFFEE AND SUPERVISOR NGUYEN VOTING NO. |
VI.
PUBLIC, BOARD, CEO COMMENTS & ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC
COMMENTS:
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Steve Rocco - Oral Re:
Discussed the complexities of slavery and its legal status
within the U.S. Constitution and legacy of slavery continues
to affect societal structures today; expressed concern about
the current treatment of white individuals, claiming they are
becoming second-class citizens, and asserts that there is a
push for more aggressive deportation policies against
undocumented individuals |
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Felipe Lopez II - Oral
Re: Expressed his gratitude for the Board's work and his love
for Orange County, where he has lived for 36 years;
highlighted his recent role as an overnight safety support
associate at the Path Navigation Center and his commitment to
understanding homelessness to help the community better;
praised the Sheriff's Department, acknowledging the challenges
they face, and specifically thanked Mr. Sarmiento for his
involvement and positive contributions;applauded
the efforts of all Board members, recognizing their hard work
behind the scenes and their dedication to improving the county
and thanked county staff |
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Karla Alvarado - Oral
Re: Addressed issues facing residents of Coach Royal Mobile
Home Park, owned by an out-of-state corporation, Kingsley
Management and emphasized the ongoing crisis affecting mobile
homeowners, marked by wrongful evictions and violations of
their rights without proper legal basis; highlighted that
homeowners are being treated as tenants, undermining their
ownership rights and leading to severe consequences, including
the loss of homes and financial stability; pointed out the
failure of the Department of Housing and Community Development
to enforce existing protections for mobile home residents,
which has allowed corporations to exploit vulnerable families,
including the elderly and children; called on the Board to
take action to ensure enforcement of the laws designed to
protect homeowners and to hold these corporations accountable
and urged the Board to use their authority to prevent further
injustices and protect the community |
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Greg Arrowsmith - Oral
Re: Addressed concerns regarding the California Brown Act of
1953; communicated with the U.S. Department of Justice and
sent a letter to Leon Page on March 11, 2026, asserting that
the Orange County Board of Supervisors violated the Brown Act
and their First Amendment rights to free speech; noted
Supervisor Doug Chaffee interrupted his presentation,
prompting a response from Leon Page, who dismissed his claims
as lacking merit; referenced the Brown Act's provisions,
particularly section 11125.7 D, and the Bagley-Keene Open
Meeting Act of 1967; stated that these laws apply not only to
state entities but can also inform local government practices;
emphasized that Board meetings should prioritize citizen
engagement rather than inconvenience public servants,
comparing some officials to "spoiled teenagers" lacking
respect for their responsibilities; and concluded with a
hopeful outlook for improved governance in the interest of
taxpayers |
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Patty Cabada - Oral Re:
Addressed the Board regarding the situation at Coach Royal
Mobile Home Park and thanked Supervisor Vicente for his
support of the residents; urged the Board to investigate the
conditions faced by both documented and undocumented residents
and emphasized that the issues at the park are a county-wide
problem, not just confined to a single district; raised
concerns about potential extortion faced by undocumented
residents, questioning if such circumstances might allow them
to apply for visas; highlighted the fear among residents to
speak out due to threats of deportation and described the
detrimental impact of ongoing criminal activities, which have
led to families, including those with children, becoming
homeless; pointed out that the same ownership group also
manages another mobile home park with similar issues,
reinforcing the notion that this is a broader county crisis
and called for the Board to support residents in selling their
homes without fear and to ensure their voices are heard;
working mother who committed suicide after being evicted,
emphasized the urgent need for action to prevent further
tragedies and pleaded to reach out to affected residents and
take meaningful steps to address their concerns |
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Bryan Kaye - Oral Re:
Past success by Sharon Quirk Silva in stopping issues at
Rancho La Paz and sharing a personal experience involving a
deputy in jail who slammed a door, endangering inmates and
himself; communication issues within the county, mentioning
Supervisor's struggles and difficulties in understanding basic
office logistics; criticized the Board for spending excessive
time discussing problems with ICE and government corruption
without taking action to protect constituents; concern
regarding recent incident where Anaheim police shot and killed
a young man, drawing a parallel between police actions and
those of ICE; questioned the effectiveness of the Board in
addressing community safety issues, expressing frustration
over the lack of accountability and responsiveness from county
officials; and emphasized the importance of the First
Amendment, which allows constituents to voice their concerns
and correct officials |
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Reader - Oral Re: Read
Proverbs 24:1-29 |
BOARD
COMMENTS:
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Supervisor
Nguyen - Oral Re: Shared heartfelt efforts bythe
community to support a father, Bill Kerwin who was a
respected administrator in the Huntington Beach Union High
School District and a devoted 20-year Army veteran who coached
multiple youth sports, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer
in Huntington Beach; several organized a graduation ceremony
for his daughter, Abby, which was one of Bill's wishes as he
had been taken off all treatments; emphasized the importance
of community, noting that they rallied together with 16
parents and various local organizations, including the school
district, city officials, and law enforcement, to make the
graduation happen; thanked Pam from OC Parks who helped them
find a suitable venue close to the family’s home; held a
Community Health Care Expo over the weekend that offered a
wide range of services including medical, dental, vision, and
legal aid, with significant assistance provided for Medi-Cal
and CalFresh applications and expressed gratitude tovarious
county agencies, nonprofits, and volunteers for their
involvement; invited everyone to attend the Pet Adoption Expo
on April 25, 2026 from 1pm - 4pm at Central Park West,
Huntington Beach |
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Vice Chair Foley - Oral
re: Provided a legislative update regarding SB 758 and SB 936;
provided an Orange County Housing Finance Trust update and
shared recent achievements; invited everyone to attend Town
Hall 'Senior Supports' at the Rancho Mission Viejo Guest House
Facility in Rancho Mission Viejo on March 26, 2pm, 'Dana Point
Harbor Revitalization' Town Hall at Coffee Importers in Dana
Point on March 30, 6pm, and 'E-Bike Safety' Townhall at Ladera
Ranch Middle School on April 6, 2026 from 3PM - 5PM |
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Supervisor
Sarmiento - Oral re: Congratulated the Mater Dei Monarchs,
celebrating their remarkable achievements in soccer;
boys' team secured a victory in the inaugural CIF state soccer
championships with a 2-1 win over Alvarez High School, while
the girls' team followed suit by capturing the Division 1
title with a 2-0 win against Bishop O'Dowd; acknowledged the
leadership of boys' soccer coach Sean Gainey and girls' soccer
coach Maddie West, whose dedication contributed to the teams'
historic accomplishments; special recognition was given to
Isaiah Covarrubias, a standout player and the son of Superior
Court Judge Elizabeth Macias and Cesar Covarrubias, director
of the Kennedy Commission; and expressed optimism for the
teams' future, hoping they will compete nationally and bring
further pride to the community |
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Chair
Chaffee - Oral re: District 4 Future Leaders Program to be
held June 6 - June 27, with applications due by April 9
which aims to provide future leaders with knowledge about
county operations and potential career paths; held Fourth
District's Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, March 14 at Carbon
Canyon Regional Park which attracted over 500 attendees and
acknowledged Orange County Employees Association for their
support; invited everyone to attend the Conditions of Children
Forum at La Habra City Hall on April 17, 2026 from 12PM - 2PM
and Career Fair at Brea Mall on April 21, 2026 from 10AM -
1PM; and will be celebrating the second anniversary of the
Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs on April 10 |
COUNTY
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMENTS:
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None |
ADJOURNED:4:44 P.M.
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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)
/s/
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Doug
Chaffee |
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Robin
Stieler |