REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA


Tuesday, February 25, 2025,
9:30 A.M.

 

BOARD HEARING ROOM, FIRST FLOOR

400 W. Civic Center Drive

Santa Ana, California

 

 

DOUG CHAFFEE

CHAIR

Fourth District

 

 

KATRINA FOLEY

VICE CHAIR

Fifth District

 

 


 

JANET NGUYEN

SUPERVISOR

First District

 

 

 

VICENTE SARMIENTO

SUPERVISOR

Second District

 

 

DONALD 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:Supervisor Sarmiento, Second District, gave the invocation

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Vice Chair Foley invited saxophonist Edmund Velasco to play the National Anthem, and Vice Chair Foley led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance

 

I.PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS (None)

 

II.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-8)

 

52134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 6 WHICH WAS DELETED; AND ITEM 7 WAS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION AND SEPARATE VOTE

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS

 

1.

Chair Chaffee - Orange County Behavioral Health Advisory Board - Appoint Michell Fernandez, Laguna Niguel, and Danielle Sena, Dana Point, for terms ending 3/9/26

 

ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEADS

 

 

Sheriff-Coroner:

 

2.

Adopt resolution authorizing expenditures ($12,000 annually) for appreciation certificates, letters, plaques, awards, meals and refreshments to volunteers at Sheriff-Coroner Department/Inmate Services Division Recognition events; superseding Resolution No. 13-111; and making related findings - All Districts

 

RESO: 25-019

 

3.

Approve amendment 3 to contract MA-060-22011235 with Larson Corporation for Cyber Security Manager services, 5/1/25 - 4/30/26 ($250,000; cumulative total $930,000); renewable for one additional one-year term; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

 

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

 

4.

Approvement amendment 14 to contract with Orange County Health Authority dba CalOptima Health for coordination and provision of public health care services, 9/19/24 - 12/31/26; and authorize Director or designee to execute amendment - All Districts

 

OC PUBLIC WORKS

 

5.

Approve Final Tract Map 19304; approve subdivision Improvement Agreement S24-092319 with TH Rancho Mission Viejo MR46 LLC; accept bonds guaranteeing construction of improvements; accept dedication of easements for public street and public utility purposes and vehicular access rights to Steadfast Way, Prosper Way, Botanic Way, Renewal Road, Heather Road, and Afterglow Drive; and accept dedication of easement for emergency access, public utility, and public service vehicle ingress and egress purposes - District 5

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

6.

Clerk of the Board - Approve proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code Designated Filer Exhibits for Coast Community College District - District 5 (Continued from 2/11/25, Item 11)

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DELETED

 

 

County Executive Office:

 

7.

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 (Continued from 1/28/25, Item 9)

52134

APPROVED AS AMENDED TO ADD TO THE "DUTIES OF MEMBERS" SECTION IN THE COMMISSION TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS BYLAWS A REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMISSION'S ACTIVITIES TO THE BOARD

 

8.

Approve amendment 3 to lease with MAS INVESTMENTS L.P. for office space for Health Care Agency, 2228 Ritchey Street, Santa Ana, 3/1/25 - 5/31/25; authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to exercise option terms, execute subsequent documents and amendments under certain conditions; and make California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - District 2

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

 


III.DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items 9-S36H)

 

ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEADS

 

9.

District Attorney - Approve amendment 6 to contract MA-026-21011138 with The Alpha & Omega Group Security Services, Inc. for unarmed security guard services, 1/29/24 - 3/31/25 ($291,000; cumulative total $707,000); approve contacts MA-026-25010931 with The Alpha & Omega Group Security Services, Inc., MA-026-25010932 with Citiguard, Inc., and MA-026-25010933 with AG Coast Inc. dba California Panther Security for unarmed security guard services, 4/1/25 - 3/31/30 ($1,250,000 each); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute contracts and amendment - Districts 1 and 3

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

 

Sheriff-Coroner:

 

10.

Approve amendment 2 to subordinate contract MA-060-21011353 with Federal Technology Solutions, Inc. for structured cabling and installation services, 3/1/25 - 2/28/26 ($900,000; cumulative total $3,900,000); renewable for one additional two-year term; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

11.

Approve contract CT-060-25010450 with Waters Technologies Corporation dba Waters Corporation for purchase of Waters Xevo TQ Absolute System and one ACQUITY UPCL I-Class PLUS System, with one year warranty period, and extended warranty ($434,185); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute contract - All Districts

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

 

12.

Approve master and individual contracts MA-042-25010567 with providers of Drug Medi-Cal narcotic replacement therapy treatment services, 7/1/25 - 6/30/28 (aggregate total $48,000,000); renewable for one additional two-year term; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to exercise cost contingency increase not to exceed 10% under certain conditions and execute contracts - Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5

23154

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

13.

Approve amendment 1 to renew contract MA-042-22011159 with America on Track ($370, 000; cumulative total $1,480,000) and amendment 4 to renew contract MA-042-22011164 with Nation Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence - Orange County ($185,000; cumulative total $740,000) for tobacco use prevention services, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26; approve amendment 2 to renew contract MA-042-22011163 with AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center for tobacco cessation services, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26 ($500,000; cumulative total $2,000,000); renewable for one additional one-year terms; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendments - All Districts

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

14.

Approve contract MA-042-25010916 with The Alpha & Omega Group Security Services Inc. for unarmed security guard services, 4/1/25 - 3/31/28 ($4,500,000); renewable for one additional two-year term; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute contract - All Districts

52134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

15.

Approve amendment 2 to renew contract MA-042-23010607 with Northeast Laboratory Services for water testing media, 6/1/25 - 5/31/27 ($800,000; cumulative total $1,500,000); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - District 2

23154

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

 

16.

Approve amendment 2 to contract MA-280-24010248 with PMG Executive Program Management, LLC for executive-level program management services, 2/25/25 - 6/5/27 ($3,646,177; cumulative total $7,846,177); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - District 5

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

17.

Approve amendment 1 to renew contract MA-012-22011055 with Igi’s Landscape Services, LLC for weed abatement and fuel modification maintenance services at various OC Parks facilities, 4/22/25 - 4/21/27 ($1,520,000; cumulative total $3,800,000); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

18.

Approve amendment 2 to subordinate contract MA-012-22011314 with Hunter Consulting, Inc. dba HCI Environmental & Engineering Service and Patriot Environmental Services, Inc. for on-call environmental clean-up services, 3/27/25 - 3/26/27 ($900,000; cumulative aggregate total $2,025,000); authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

19.

Acting as the Board of Supervisors - Authorize Director or designee to utilize $5,225,000 in available funding for loan financing to limited partnership formed by Jamboree Housing Corporation for development of Brea PSH, 39-unit permanent supportive housing development, 323 N. Brea Boulevard, Brea; approve loan commitment and subordination of construction financing to first trust deed loan ($16,500,000) and permanent financing to first trust deed loan ($2,391,589); and authorize Director or designee to subordinate additional senior debt up to 100% and execute subordination agreements and related documents under certain conditions; Acting as the Orange County Housing Authority - Approve selection of Brea PSH for utilization of 38 Housing Choice Project-Based Vouchers; and authorize Executive Director, Orange County Housing Authority, or designee to execute related documents under certain conditions - District 4

45123

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

20.

Approve amendment 1 to contract MA-012-22010856 with The ACE Agency, Inc. for public relations and media management services, 4/1/25 – 3/31/27 ($632,113; cumulative total $1,545,681); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

23154

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

21.

Approve amendment 4 to contract MA-012-23011443 with Council on Aging - Southern California, Inc. for Senior Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program services, 4/1/25 - 3/31/26 ($605,291; cumulative total $1,210,582); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

22.

Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Orange County Housing Authority - Approve changes to policy and process for 2025 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability; authorize Director or designee to issue 2025 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability ($12,050,000); utilize 150 Housing Choice, Mainstream and/or Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Project-Based Vouchers; and return to the Board of Supervisors for funding commitments to individual projects - All Districts

52134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

OC PUBLIC WORKS

 

23.

Receive and file 2023 Orange County Annual Crop Report - All Districts

 

RECEIVED AND FILED

 

24.

Approve amendment 3 to contract MA-080-23010239 with Omni Enterprise, Inc. for janitorial services, term ending 12/18/25 ($115,000; cumulative total $1,855,583); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

25.

Adopt resolution initiating 2025 Weed Abatement Program and setting public hearing for 4/8/25, 9:30 a.m. to consider assessment to private property for cost removal of weeds by County or contractor; and make California Environmental Quality (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guideline Section 15304 - All Districts

43125

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

RESO: 25-020

 

PUBLIC PROTECTION

 

26.

Probation - Approve amended Orange County Probation Department Overtime Services Master Agreement Template with various cities for overtime services to maintain public safety; and authorize Chief Probation Officer or designee to make changes under certain conditions and execute and renew agreements - All Districts

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

 

27.

Approve amendment 2 to contract with Maximus US Services, Inc. for Case Management services, 7/1/25 - 6/30/27 ($11,216,972; cumulative total $27,621,319); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment and exercise cost contingency increase not to exceed 10% under certain conditions - All Districts

53124
  A N

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED; DIRECTED STAFF TO DEVELOP PLAN TO TRANSITION CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN-HOUSE AND TO PROVIDE UPDATE AS PART OF THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING PROCESS AT THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR (CONSISTENT WITH THE LEVINE ACT RULE, SUPERVISOR NGUYEN RECUSED HERSELF FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON THIS MATTER DUE TO CONTRIBUTION RECEIVED FROM MAXIMUS)

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

County Executive Office:

 

28.

Approve Amended and Restated Lease agreement with City of Fountain Valley for continued operation and maintenance of City recreation facilities, Mile Square Regional Park, fifty-year term; renewable for additional fifty-year terms under certain conditions; approve amendment 1 to Amended and Restated Lease to attach and incorporate a completed survey of Expansion Premises to lease; authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to execute lease agreement, amendments, related documents and option terms under certain conditions; adopt resolution declaring 78-acre parcel as exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code section 54221(f)(1)(D) and making related findings; and make California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 - District 1 (Continued from 12/3/24, Item 31; 1/14/25, Item 33)

15234

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

RESO: 25-021

 

29.

Approve exchange of easement rights and cooperative agreement with City of Stanton for funding, design, construction and maintenance of Gilbert Street and Harriet Lane culvert; approve Road Easement Assignment Deed, Parcel Z58-254, from City of Stanton; approve Drainage Easement Assignment Deed, Parcel Z99500-269, to City of Stanton; adopt resolution establishing portion of Gilbert Street as County Highway under Streets & Highways Code Section 1700; authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to execute related documents and subsequent amendments under certain conditions; and make related findings - District 4 (4/5 vote of the members present and voting)

42135

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

RESO: 25-022

 

30.

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

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

31.

Approve amendment 2 to Joint Occupancy Agreement between the Judicial Council of California and the County of Orange for Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive, Orange; authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to execute amendment with minor modifications and subsequent documents and amendments under certain conditions; and make California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - District 2

25134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

32.

Approve amendment 9 to contract MA-017-22011891 with International Business Machines Corporation for System of Care Data Integration System to extend contract on a month-to-month basis up to twelve months, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26 ($2,154,142; cumulative total $21,717,360); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment and other administrative changes under certain conditions - All Districts

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

33.

Approve lease agreement with City of Irvine for use of Katie Wheeler Public Library, 13109 Old Myford Road, Irvine Ranch Historic Park, for use as municipal public library, 1/1/26 - 12/31/29; authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to exercise option terms and execute subsequent documents or amendments under certain conditions; and make California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - District 3

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

34.

Approve amendment 5 to contract MA-017-23011272 for Families Coordinated Entry System Services to incorporate Assignment, Novation and Consent Agreement from Charitable Ventures of Orange County Inc. to Orange County's United Way dba Orange County United Way, effective 3/1/25; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment and agreement - All Districts

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

35.

Approve grant applications/awards submitted by District Attorney and Probation and retroactive grant applications/awards submitted by OC Community Resources, Sheriff-Coroner and Social Services Agency in 2/25/25 grant report and other actions as recommended; adopt resolutions authorizing District Attorney or designee to execute grant award agreement and amendments with California Office of Emergency Services for Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program ($196,906) and Human Trafficking Victim Advocacy Program ($147,000), 1/1/25 - 12/31/25; make California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and other findings; and authorize OC Community Resources Director or designee to negotiate, execute and submit application, related documents and amendments to State Department of Boating and Waterways for Public Beach Restoration Grant Program for Capistrano Beach Nature-Based Adaptation Project grant - All Districts

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

RESO: 25-023 - 25-025

 

36.

Office of Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission - Receive and file Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission Annual Report for 2024; consider first reading of "An Ordinance of the County of Orange, California Amending Section 1-6-5 of the Codified Ordinances of the County of Orange Adjusting the Limitations on Campaign Contributions"; and set second reading and adoption for 3/11/25, 9:30 a.m. - All Districts

45123

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

 

S36A.

Approve amended Bylaws to Orange County Behavioral Health Advisory Board to include new Welfare and Institutions Code requirements, additional language to clarify member responsibilities, increase stipend from $20 to $30, change position categories and other administrative changes - All Districts (Continued from 2/11/25, Item 3)

52134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

S36B.

Vice Chair Foley - Consider second reading and adoption of "An Ordinance of the County of Orange, California Adding Division 19 to Title 3 of the Codified Ordinances of the County of Orange Regarding the Orange County Health Authority" (Continued from 2/11/25, Item S31E)

53124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

ORD: 25-004

 

S36C.

County Counsel - Consider second reading and adoption of "An Ordinance of the County of Orange, California Amending Section 1-2-320, Subsection (d) of the Codified Ordinances of the County of Orange Regarding Investment Authority" - All Districts (Continued from 2/11/25, Item S31K)

52134

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

ORD: 25-005

 

S36D.

Clerk of the Board - Approve 2025 Chair appointment of Board Members to Orange County Fire Authority; adopt resolution appointing Supervisor Janet Nguyen to Orange County Fire Authority; and adopt Fair Political Practices Commission Form 806 - Agency Report of Public Official Appointments - All Districts (Continued from 1/28/25, Item S32C; 2/11/25, Item 17)

41235
    N

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

RESO: 25-026

 

S36E.

Supervisor Wagner - Orange Parks Acres Advisory Committee - Appoint Laurel Maldonado-Wykes, Orange, to complete term ending 12/31/26

35124

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S36F.

County Counsel - Adopt resolution rescinding Resolution No. 95-946, dissolving Treasury Oversight Committee, establishing Investment Oversight Committee and directing related actions; adopt resolution rescinding Resolution Nos. 16-014 and 20-087, reestablishing Audit Oversight Committee, directing members of the Audit Oversight Committee to sit as members of Investment Oversight Committee; and adopt resolution rescinding Resolution Nos. 88-134 and 17-135 terminating Voluntary Pool Participation program, as defined in Government Code Section 53684, effective 6/30/25 - All Districts

35124

APPROVED RECOMMENDED ACTION NO. 3

 

RESO: 25-027

 

24135

CONTINUED RECOMMENDED ACTIONS NO. 1 AND 2 TO 3/11/25, 9:30 A.M.

 

ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEADS

 

S36G.

Treasurer-Tax Collector - Approve Orange County Treasurer's 2025 Investment Policy Statement - All Districts

 

NO ACTION TAKEN

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

S36H.

Chair Chaffee - Establish Homeless Prevention Ad Hoc Committee, consisting of Chair Chaffee and Supervisor Sarmiento, to establish Emergency Rental Assistance Program

24135

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

IV.PUBLIC HEARINGS (None)

 

V.CLOSED SESSION (Items CS-1-SCS9)

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

County Executive Office:

 

CS-1.

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

B.O.

HELD, NO REPORTABLE ACTION

 

SCS2.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b):
Title: County Counsel

B.O.

HELD, NO REPORTABLE ACTION

 

 

County Counsel:

 

SCS3.

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

B.O.

COUNTY COUNSEL READ: THE BOARD CONSIDERED CLAIMS FILED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR LOSSES AND DAMAGES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SEPTEMBER 2024 AIRPORT FIRE.

  • WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS FILED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ROBSON FAMILY, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO REJECT A MEDIATOR'S PROPOSAL.  THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY DELEGATED LIMITED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL MEYERS NAVE TO RESOLVE AND SETTLE THIS FAMILY'S CLAIMS.
  • WITH RESPECT TO A CLAIM FILED BY MR. WILLIAM NICHOLS, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A $2 MILLION MEDIATOR'S PROPOSAL TO SETTLE THIS CLAIM.

 

SCS4.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Jeremy Holloway v. County of Orange, United States Central District Court Case No. 8:19-cv-01514

B.O.

HELD, NO REPORTABLE ACTION

 

SCS5.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: R.S. v. County of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01183062-CU-PO-CJC

B.O.

COUNTY COUNSEL READ: IN THE MATTER OF R.S. V. COUNTY OF ORANGE, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY DELEGATED LIMITED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL.IN THIS CASE, PLAINTIFF, NOW AGED 62, ALLEGED THAT HE WAS REPEATEDLY SEXUALLY ABUSED BY A FOSTER PARENT IN THE 1970s.

 

SCS6.

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

B.O.

HELD, NO REPORTABLE ACTION

 

SCS7.

County Executive Office - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b):
Title: Internal Audit Director

B.O.

HELD, NO REPORTABLE ACTION

 

 

County Counsel:

 

SCS8.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Barbara Nicholson v. County of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01252445

B.O.

COUNTY COUNSEL READ: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A PROPOSED $700,000 SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF BARBARA NICHOLSON V. COUNTY OF ORANGE.IN THIS CASE, THE PLAINTIFF ALLEGED THAT SHE SUFFERED SEXUAL HARASSMENT BY FORMER SENIOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY GARY LOGALBO.THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL APPROVAL OF OTHERS.WHEN THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IS FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE AGREEMENT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL.

 

SCS9.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Roberto Santoyo v. Doe 1, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01292222-CU-PO-CJC

B.O.

COUNTY COUNSEL READ: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A $6 MILLION MEDIATOR'S GLOBAL SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL TO SETTLE THE MATTER OF ROBERT SANTOYO ET AL. V. DOE 1 AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE.IN THIS CASE, TWO SIBLINGS SHARING THE SAME MOTHER ALLEGE THAT THEY WERE SEXUALLY ABUSED BY A FOSTER PARENT IN THE 1970s.THE ABUSER WAS CONVICTED OF THE CRIME OF COMMITTING LEWD AND LASCIVIOUS CONDUCT ON A CHILD.THE CASE REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL APPROVAL OF OTHERS.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.

 

VI.PUBLIC, CEO, ADJOURNMENT & BOARD COMMENTS

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

Steve Rocco - Oral Re: Valentine's Day marriage ceremonies performed by Board Members in the "Clerk-Recorder On Wheels" van; Clerk-Recorder uses his position to get revenge; restroom designation at the County Administration North building; District Attorney hates women and gentiles; prior District Attorney hated white people and invaded his home; opinion of hate speech and left wing fascism

 

Gabriella Hildalgo - Oral Re: Case regarding Clara Vida (Camino Nuevo); investigator was appointed to resolve irregularities that have been occurring by the personnel but efforts have been ineffective; requested Anna Hernandez and the Board need to look out for the welfare of the taxpayers, not the corporation; will continue attending Board meetings until changes are implemented

 

Jennifer Engle - Oral Re: Lavender Dems and continuation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives and programs

 

J. Dubb - Oral Re: Article 7 and changing guard for healthcare; City of Newport Beach ordinance regarding prohibited smoking in areas of the city; improving healthcare and alleviating problems with the homeless; make efforts to help people with their healthcare to get them off the street

 

Villa Park Council Member Crystal Miles - Oral Re: Provided Older Adults Advisory Commission Report and an update on the work of the commission

 

Kate - Oral Re: Letter sent to Bob Page, Registrar of Voters regarding offer by outside party to perform an audit of the 2024 election results at no charge to the County; requested precinct voting, paper ballots, one day voting, require identification to vote and get rid of the Voters Choice Act

 

John Young - Oral Re: Invited Board to the opening of Quantum eMotion’s location in Irvine on Friday at 12:30 p.m.

 

Bryan Kaye - Oral Re: Friday court date; court appointed attorney did not follow the law; anger management and no knowledge of laws

 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMENTS:

None

 

ADJOURNED:3:36 P.M.

 

BOARD COMMENTS:

None

 

 

***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