REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA


Tuesday, January 28, 2025,
9:00 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:

INTERIM COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

Michelle Aguirre

 

COUNTY COUNSEL

 

Leon J. Page

 

CLERK OF THE BOARD

 

Robin Stieler

 

INVOCATION:Vice Chair Foley, Fifth District, gave the invocation

 

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

 

I.PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

 

Chair Chaffee presented a resolution proclaiming January 2025 as "National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month"

 

Vice Chair Foley and Supervisor Nguyen presented a resolution celebrating Lunar New Year 2025

 

II.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-9)

 

25134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 9 WHICH WAS CONTINUED TO 2/25/25, 9:30 A.M. AND ITEM 8 WHICH WAS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION AND SEPARATE VOTE

 

ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEADS

 

 

Auditor-Controller:

 

1.

Authorize Auditor-Controller to delete damaged, destroyed, dismantled, missing, obsolete, stolen and/or surplused equipment from OC Public Works, OC Waste & Recycling, Probation and Sheriff-Coroner capital assets inventories - All Districts

 

2.

Approve Schedule of County Capital Assets Physical Inventory Dates for calendar years 2025 and 2026 - All Districts

 

3.

Receive and file Fund/Budget Control Semi-Annual Report for FY 2024-25 - All Districts

 

4.

Sheriff-Coroner - Approve license agreement with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for use and operation of 800MHz emergency communications facility in Santa Ana Canyon, Yorba Linda, 10-year term ($386,947); renewable for two additional five-year terms; authorize Auditor-Controller or designee to pay future fee increases of 3% per year without further Board approval; authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to execute amendments under certain conditions; and make California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - District 3

 

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

 

5.

Accept one-time donation of refrigerated tractor trailer ($35,000) from Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo to Emergency Medical Services Health Disaster Preparedness Division - All Districts

 

OC PUBLIC WORKS

 

6.

Approve Final Tract Map 19227; approve subdivision improvement agreement S24-011016 with RMV PA3 Development, LLC, DMB San Juan Investment North, and RMV San Juan Watershed, LLC; approve amendment 1 to subdivision improvement agreement; accept bonds guaranteeing construction; accept dedication of easements for storm drain, grading, drainage and access; accept dedication of Gibby Road for public street and public utility purposes; accept vehicular access rights to Cow Camp Road and Gibby Road; and approve interim maintenance agreement MA-080-25010767 with RMV PA3 Development, LLC for Cow Camp Road Segment 2C-1, 20-year term or until County accepts improvements into County Road System - District 5

 

7.

Approve Orange County Traffic Committee Report dated 11/21/24 items A-C; adopt resolutions establishing two-way stop control on Donnis Road at Quail Run Road, Rossmoor; implementing left turn restriction between 7am - 7pm on Monroe Street at Bolsa Avenue, Midway City; and implementing parking restriction along the alley southeast of Irvine Boulevard and Brittany Woods Drive, North Tustin; and make California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption finds under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Districts 1 and 3

 

RESO: 25-008 - 25-010

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

County Executive Office:

 

8.

Receive and file Commission to End Homelessness' Small-Scale Housing Unit Report; and direct Office of Care Coordination to utilize report as framework to create recommendations that shape policy and design programs to address the needs of individuals and families at risk or experiencing homelessness in Orange County - All Districts

35124

RECEIVED AND FILED

 

9.

Approve revised Commission to End Homelessness Bylaws changing name to Commission to Address Homelessness, changes to mission, purpose, and function, amend membership and duties and change non-voting members to voting members and other administrative changes - All Districts

25134

CONTINUED TO 2/25/25, 9:30 A.M.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

 


III.DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items 10-S32C)

 

ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEADS

 

10.

Clerk-Recorder - Approve amendment 4 to contract MA-059-17010305 with Granicus, LLC for software license and maintenance, 2/1/25 - 1/31/27 ($341,096; cumulative total $2,009,171); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

 

District Attorney:

 

11.

Approve amendment 1 to contract MA-026-22011453 with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc. for forensic DNA databasing testing, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26 ($985,000; cumulative total $3,940,000); renewable for one additional one-year term; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

53124
   X

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

12.

Approve amendment 2 to contract MA-026-23011221 with Scott G. Scoville for consulting services and management of forensic DNA database, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26 ($70,853; cumulative total $212,559); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

53124
   X

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

13.

Sheriff-Coroner - Accept donation of two-thousand RapidDeploy Lightning Mobile Application Licenses from California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, ($1,200,000); authorize Sheriff-Coroner or designee to sign RapidDeploy Order form; and authorize Orange County Sheriff's Department end user to accept Lightning Platform Terms of Use containing End User License Agreement - All Districts

35124
   X

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

 

14.

Approve master and individual aggregate contracts MA-042-24011550 with various providers of HIV comprehensive care and support services, 3/1/25 - 2/29/28 (aggregate total $15,611,778); renewable for one additional two-year period; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to exercise cost contingency increase not to exceed 10% under certain conditions and execute contracts - All Districts

34125

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

15.

Approve amendment 12 to renew contract MA-042-23010693 with Project Kinship for Re-Entry Success Center services, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26 ($7,988,233; cumulative total $26,342,588); renewable for one additional year; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - Districts 1 and 2

B.O.

CONTINUED TO 2/11/25, 9:30 A.M.

 

OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

16.

Approve Estoppel Certificate for County of Orange's existing HOME Regulatory Agreement for Vintage Shores Senior Apartments, San Clemente; approve transfer in partnership interest from SHS Guaranteed I, L.P. to USA San Clemente Limited 448, Inc.; and authorize Director or designee to execute certificate - District 5

52134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

17.

Approve amendment 2 to renew contract MA-012-22011179 with Team One Management, Inc. for janitorial services at multiple OC Parks facilities, 3/1/25 – 2/28/27 ($1,748,002; cumulative total $3,927,652); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

45123

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

18.

Approve Assignment of Loan Documents and Assumption Agreement with CM Mercy House CHDO LLC and Costa Mesa M6 LP and Amended and Restated Loan Agreements and Amended and Restated Promissory Notes with Costa Mesa M6 LP for Mesa Vista, Costa Mesa ($5,350,000); approve Subordination Agreement with California Statewide Communities Development Authority, U.S. Bank Trust Company and Costa Mesa M6 LP to subordinate existing County loans to a first trust deed construction loan ($24,000,000); approve subordination of combined County loans to first trust deed loan ($8,770,000) at permanent financing, with ability to increase 10 percent due to construction costs, under certain conditions; and authorize Director or designee to make changes and execute agreements and promissory notes under certain conditions - District 5

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

19.

Approve amendment 1 to renew contract MA-012-22010741 with Cogstone Resource Management, Inc. for curation services for County of Orange Paleontology and Archaeology Collection, 3/10/25 - 3/9/27 ($500,000; cumulative total $1,250,000); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

41235

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

20.

Authorize Director or designee to utilize Mental Health Services Act funds $2,682,400 for permanent loan financing and approve loan commitment to North Broadway Housing Partners LP for PSH Apartments, 1411 N. Broadway, Santa Ana; approve subordination of permanent financing to first deed conventional permanent loan ($5,256,327); and authorize Director or designee to subordinate additional senior debt up to 100% and execute related documents under certain conditions - District 2

25134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

OC PUBLIC WORKS

 

21.

Approve various amendments to aggregate contract MA-080-21010632 with BELFOR USA Group Inc., BMS CAT of Southern California, LLC and ATI Restoration, LLC for sanitation and remediation removal and decontamination services, 3/9/25 - 3/8/26 (aggregate total $600,000; cumulative aggregate total $4,200,000); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendments - All Districts

25134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

22.

Adopt resolution certifying and adopting Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration No. PP-24-0174 for Orange County Youth Transition Center Juvenile Hall Replacement Project; and making related findings - District 2

25134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

RESO: 25-011

 

23.

Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Orange County Flood Control District - Approve various amendments to aggregate contract MA-080-21010921 with Gentry General Engineering, Inc., Hardy & Harper, Inc., and Bitech Construction Company Inc. for Portland cement concrete maintenance and repair services, 3/2/25 - 3/1/26 (aggregate total $2,000,000; cumulative aggregate total $10,000,000); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendments - All Districts

15234

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

 

24.

Approve amendment 3 to contract MA-063-22011161 with DocuLynx Operations, LLC dba Daida for scanning, indexing, redaction, and imaging services, 5/7/25 - 5/6/27 ($4,600,000; cumulative total $11,500,000); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to exercise cost contingency increase not to exceed 10% under certain conditions and execute amendment - All Districts

23154

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

County Executive Office:

 

25.

Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Rienda 3) - Adopt resolution certifying election results, authorizing filing of validation action and making related findings; consider first reading of "Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County, California Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 of the County of Orange (Rienda 3) Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within Improvement Area No. 1 and in Territory Annexed to the District in the Future"; and set second reading and adoption for 2/11/25, 9:30 a.m. - District 5

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

RESO: 25-012

 

26.

Approve contract MA-017-25010308 with Project Kinship for Corrections Cohort Care Coordination services, 2/1/25 - 10/31/26 ($800,000); renewable for one additional one-year term; 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

B.O.

CONTINUED TO 2/11/25, 9:30 A.M.

 

27.

Approve grant applications/awards submitted by District Attorney and Sheriff-Coroner in 1/28/25 grant report and other actions as recommended; and adopt resolution authorizing Sheriff-Coroner or designee to execute, submit application and grant assurance to California Office of Emergency Services for FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program ($2,718,746) and approving related actions under certain conditions - All Districts

54123

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

RESO: 25-013

 

28.

Approve expenditures of District discretionary funds for Community Support Program awards in 1/28/25 expenditure report and other actions as recommended - All Districts

B.O.

DELETED

 

29.

Approve FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report; approve related budget adjustments and reserve changes; amend master position control; direct Auditor-Controller to make Fund F12J payments under certain conditions; approve FY 2025-26 budget adoption schedule; approve John Wayne Airport (JWA) and OC Public Works reorganization of OC Facilities Design & Construction Division, Project Management Unit 3, effective 2/7/25; authorize JWA Director or designee to execute or amend related documents under certain conditions; authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to update Contract Policy Manual under certain conditions; direct Auditor-Controller to close Social Services Agency Leased Facilities Fund 102 and transfer any residual balances to Budget Control 063; approve new and revised classification specifications and title descriptions; set or adjust pay grades and recruiting steps; and delete obsolete classifications as summarized, effective 2/7/25; approve and adopt Side Letter Agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501; approve and adopt revisions to the Personnel & Salary Resolution; approve phased reorganization of County's procurement function to County Executive Office and shift all procurement personnel to County Procurement Office and direct various agencies to facilitate changes and related actions, effective 2/7/25; direct County Executive Office to return to the Board as necessary for implementation of all centralization activities; and approve addition or revisions of events to the FY 2024-25 County Event Calendar and make related findings per Government Code Section 26227 - All Districts (R.A.s 1 and 8 require 4/5 vote of members present)

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED; DIRECTED COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE TO PROVIDE A REPORT IDENTIFYING THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) PROGRAMS ( I.E., WHAT ARE THEY, WHAT ARE THEY INTENDED TO ACCOMPLISH, HOW ARE THEY EVALUATED AND WHO SUPERVISES THEM, HOW MANY EMPLOYEES ARE STAFFED BY EACH PROGRAM, HOW THEY ARE FUNDED AND WHETHER THE FEDERAL FUNDING IS AT RISK, AND GIVEN FUNDING UNCERTAINTY, PUT A PAUSE ON PROGRAMS); AND DIRECTED COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR COUNTY FINANCIAL OFFICER, IF MORE APPROPRIATE, TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A CONTRACT REDUCTION PROGRAM THAT OFFERS EITHER A ONE OR A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR VENDORS OFFERING A REDUCTION IN PRICING. THE PROGRAM WOULD INCLUDE COMMUNICATIONS TO THE VENDORS, INFORMING AND INVITING PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM, COLLABORATING WITH VENDORS TO AMEND CONTRACTS TO REFLECT THE EXTENDED TERM IN COST REDUCTION AND TO REPORT BACK ON THE STATUS, PARTICIPATION AND THE AMOUNT AND TYPE OF SAVINGS REALIZED.

 

30.

Approve amendment 3 to contract MA-017-24010367 with Friendship Shelter, Inc. for Regional Care Coordination services in South Service Planning area, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26 ($1,135,000; cumulative total $2,712,497); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to exercise cost contingency increase not to exceed 10% under certain conditions and execute amendment - Districts 3 and 5

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

31.

Approve Regional Cooperative Agreements with various providers of written translation, interpretation, video translation - captioning and subtitling services and video translation - voice over services, five-year term; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute agreements - All Districts

B.O.

CONTINUED TO 2/11/25, 9:30 A.M.

 

32.

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

54123

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S32A.

Vice Chair Foley - Consider first reading and adoption of "An Uncodified Urgency Ordinance of the Orange County Board of Supervisors Establishing a Moratorium on Large Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems" (BESS); direct OC Public Works and Orange County Fire Authority to study and draft regulations on BESS facilities for consideration and issue report no later than 10 days prior to expiration of Urgency Ordinance; and make related findings (4/5 vote of the members present)

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

ORD: 25-002

 

S32B.

Chair Chaffee - Orange County Human Relations Commission - Reappoint Michael Kent, Irvine and appoint Mary Izadi, Santa Ana, for terms ending 1/27/27

42135

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S32C.

Clerk of the Board - Approve 2025 Chair appointments of Board Members to various Boards, Commissions and Committees; adopt resolution appointing Supervisor Janet Nguyen to Orange County Fire Authority; approve appointments of Standby Officers for the Board of Supervisors and County Executive Officer pursuant to County's Continuity of Government Plan and Resolution 24-062; adopt Fair Political Practices Commission Form 806 - Agency Report of Public Official Appointments - All Districts

B.O.

CONTINUED TO 2/11/25, 9:30 A.M.

 

IV.PUBLIC HEARINGS (None)

 

V.CLOSED SESSION (Items CS-1-SCS7)

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

CS-1.

County Executive Office - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6Agency Negotiator: Colette Farnes, Chief Human Resources OfficerEmployee Organizations: Workers represented by United Domestic Workers of America (UDWA)RE: Terms and Conditions of Employment

B.O.

DELETED

 

 

County Counsel:

 

SCS2.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Mind OC v. County of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case No.: 30-2024-01442012-CU-CO-CJC

B.O.

HELD, NO REPORTABLE ACTION

 

SCS3.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Number of Cases: One

B.O.

COUNTY COUNSEL READ: ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 16, 2024, CLAIMANT MIKHAIL TRUBCHIK SUBMITTED TO THE COUNTY AN ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIM SEEKING $2.345 MILLION FOR DAMAGES TO HIS PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SEPTEMBER 2024 AIRPORT FIRE.THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY REJECTED THAT CLAIM AND ALSO REJECTED MR. TRUBCHIK'S BEST AND FINAL DEMAND FOR $1.8 MILLION.ON A VOTE OF 3 TO 2, WITH SUPERVISORS WAGNER AND NGUYEN VOTING NO, AND CHAIRMAN CHAFFEE, VICE CHAIR FOLEY, AND SUPERVISOR SARMIENTO VOTING YES, THE BOARD DELEGATED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY TO CEO/RISK MANAGEMENT TO MAKE A LIMITED COUNTEROFFER TO SETTLE MR. TRUBCHIK'S CLAIM.

 

SCS4.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Milton E. Thomas v. County of Orange, WCAB Cases: ADJ18511926; ADJ6908073

B.O.

HELD, COUNTY COUNSEL READ: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A $175,000 WORKER'S COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF MILTON THOMAS V COUNTY OF ORANGE.IN THIS CASE, THE APPLICANT IS A RETIRED ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT SERGEANT AND CLAIMED CUMULATIVE TRAUMA TO HIS HIPS AND KNEE. THE AGREEMENT REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL APPROVAL OF OTHERS. WHEN THE AGREEMENT IS FINALIZED, COPIES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF CEO RISK MANAGEMENT TO ANY PERSON WHO INQUIRES.

 

SCS5.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Shawn R. Porio v. County of Orange, United States District Court Case No. 8:22-cv-00812

B.O.

DELETED

 

SCS6.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Darrell McKenney v. County of Orange, WCAB Case: ADJ16119157

B.O.

COUNTY COUNSEL READ: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A PROPOSED $375,000 WORKER'S COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF DARRELL MCKENNEY V. COUNTY OF ORANGE.IN THIS CASE, THE APPLICANT IS A RETIRED ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT SERGEANT AND CLAIMED, AMONG OTHER INDUSTRIAL INJURIES, CUMULATIVE TRAUMA TO HIS SPINE AND HEART. THE AGREEMENT REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL APPROVAL OF OTHERS. WHEN THE AGREEMENT IS FINALIZED, COPIES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF CEO RISK MANAGEMENT TO ANY PERSON WHO INQUIRES.

 

SCS7.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Ronald Byers v. County of Orange, WCAB Case: ADJ12744261

B.O.

COUNTY COUNSEL READ: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A PROPOSED $369,275.94 WORKER'S COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF RONALD BYERS V. COUNTY OF ORANGE.IN THIS CASE, THE APPLICANT, A RETIRED ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT SERGEANT, SUSTAINED CUMULATIVE TRAUMA AND CANCER. THE AGREEMENT REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL APPROVAL OF OTHERS. WHEN THE AGREEMENT IS FINALIZED, COPIES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF CEO RISK MANAGEMENT TO ANY PERSON WHO INQUIRES.

 

VI.PUBLIC, CEO, ADJOURNMENT & BOARD COMMENTS

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

Steve Rocco - Oral Re: Comments not shown in the minutes for Consent Calendar items; Board does not follow the rules; Civic Code states Board cannot mess or debate the content of or interrupt speakers; exercise in laundering money; follow the rule and law

 

Angie Nguyen - Oral Re: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider for twelve years in District 1 and United Domestic Workers of America (UDW) member; Supervisor Nguyen is failing providers in her district and needs to stand with them.

 

Maria Chavez - Oral Re: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider in District 2 and United Domestic Workers of America (UDW) member; IHSS providers are underpaid and clients suffer when providers leave; Supervisor Sarmiento has the power to ensure caregivers are treated with respect

 

Tania Ferrucci - Oral Re: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider in District 5 and United Domestic Workers of America (UDW) member; Supervisor Foley has supported working families, stands up for working people and knows the importance of IHSS work in our community; proposal does nothing to address providers needs or the needs of those we care for; bargaining in good faith

 

Cynthia Williams - Oral Re: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider in District 3 and United Domestic Workers of America (UDW) member; proposal does nothing to address the needs of IHSS providers; good faith bargaining; partnership of County and UDW to build a strong IHSS program in Orange County

 

Catherine Louie - Oral Re: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider for fifteen years in District 5 and United Domestic Workers of America (UDW) member; IHSS providers continue to be undervalued and underpaid; challenges with new federal administration and increases to cost of living; proposal insults caregivers; asked Supervisor Foley to stand by and demand fair wages and benefits for IHSS providers

 

Luz Cedeno - Oral Re: Oral Re: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider in District 4 and United Domestic Workers of America (UDW) member; Board not bargaining in good faith

 

Daryl Terrell - Oral Re: Moreno Valley resident; AB 641; asked Board to join Riverside and San Bernardino counties in adopting an ordinance to combat catalytic converter thefts; ordinance will fill the void stemming from the absence of clear state provisions that address catalytic converter thefts

 

Gabriela Hidalgo - Oral Re: Reiterated case regarding Clara Vida; investigator was appointed to resolve irregularities that have been occurring by the personnel in charge at Clara Vida but efforts have been ineffective; investigator has done nothing and requested another investigator be assigned; continued abuse and punishments at Clara Vida

 

Juan Chavez - Oral Re: Clara Vida Mental Health workers are inconsistent and threaten those who express themselves with arbitrary suspensions; changes have not been made and need someone who is willing to work with us

 

John Spring - Oral Re: Young girl/woman whose age has not been determined because there is no certified birth certificate; speaks Russian, has been impregnated, tortured and has a brain tumor and no one has offered to help her

 

Kate - Oral Re: Requested the Voter Choice Act be placed on the agenda for discussion; requested to get rid of the Voters Choice Act, return to precinct one day voting with paper ballots and require identification

 

Bryan Kaye - Oral Re: Speakers volunteer their time; misspoken statements by Supervisor Foley; committed misprision of felonies and filed false forged documents; filed reports with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

 

Nick Berardino - Oral Re: President of Veterans Alliance of Orange County; thanked Supervisor Wagner for his hard work and dedication regarding the Veterans Cemetery; congratulated Supervisors Chaffee and Foley for being elected as Chair and Vice Chair of the Board for 2025; requested Board look at commissions to ensure they move in the same direction as the County

 

California Precinct Activator - Oral Re: Board took oath of office under the constitution; difference between legal and lawful assembly and senate bills in regards to voting issues in California; Board has no respect for people who pay the Board's wage and has allowed criminals world wide to reside in Santa Ana

 

Reader - Oral Re: Read from the Torah

 

Cheryl - Oral Re: Memorandum of Understanding regarding public safety; Registrar of Voters bomb threat on November 8; County's liability regarding Mr. Page who knowingly kept workers, staff and observers working in building during a bomb threat for 52 minutes; lack of responsible leadership and endangerment of lives must be subject to swift, corrective actions

 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMENTS:

 

Michelle Aguirre - Oral re: Thanked County team for taking precautionary measures related to wind and rain events over the weekend

 

ADJOURNED:3:26. P.M.

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Adjourned in memory of Jacqui Ellis Warren

 

BOARD COMMENTS:

 

Chair Chaffee - Oral Re: Suggested holding Board Comments earlier in the meeting

 

Vice Chair Foley - Oral re: Judge temporarily blocked President Trump's plans to freeze federal aid; hosting Wellness Walk on February 6 at South Coast Plaza at 8:30 a.m.

 

 

***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)

 

 

Chair, Orange County Board of Supervisors

 

 

 

 

Orange County Clerk of the Board