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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS |
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
District |
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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
PRESENT:
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INTERIM
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
OF THE BOARD |
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Robin
Stieler |
INVOCATION:Supervisor
Sarmiento, Second District, gave the invocation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Vice
Chair Foley, Fifth District invited Alissa Villa of Laguna Niguel to sing
the
National Anthem and Vice Chair Foley, led the assembly in the Pledge
of Allegiance
I.PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
Chair
Chaffee presented a resolution proclaiming April 2025 as
"DMV/Donate Life Month" |
Chair
Chaffee and Supervisor Sarmiento presented a resolution
proclaiming April 2025 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month"
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Supervisor
Sarmiento presented a resolution proclaiming April 2025 as
"Cambodian Heritage Month" |
II.
CEO & BOARD COMMENTS
COUNTY
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMENTS:
Michelle Aguirre - Oral Re: Thanked County Procurement Office and Deputy Purchasing Agents for successful Supplier Outreach Event held in collaboration with the City of Anaheim at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16 |
BOARD
COMMENTS:
Vice
Chair
Foley - Oral Re: Hosting a Public Safety Town Hall in
Rancho Mission Viejo on April 29, 6:30 p.m. at the RMV
Guest House facility
Supervisor
Sarmiento
- Oral Re: Discontinuation of services at Health Care
Agency clinic at 17th Street Campus due to cancellation of
grant funding; requests Health Care Agency work with
County Public Information Office to inform the public of
services that are discontinued; would like to gather input
from the public and County employees regarding their
preferences for hiring a County Executive Officer
III.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-12)
52134
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
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Supervisor
Nguyen: |
1.
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Assessment
Appeals Board No. 3 - Appoint Paula Cosenza, Rancho Mission
Viejo, to complete term ending 9/6/26 |
2.
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Orange
County Human Relations Commission - Appoint Tai Do,
Westminster, for term concurrent with 1st District
Supervisor's term of office |
3.
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Orange
County Workforce Development Board - Reappoint Kathy Boyd,
Huntington Beach, for term concurrent with 1st District
Supervisor's term of office |
4.
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Community
Action Partnership of Orange County - Appoint Perla Mendoza,
Seal Beach, for term concurrent with 1st District
Supervisor's term of office |
OC
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
5.
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Authorize
OC Public Libraries to accept funding award from Santiago
Library System for patron internet service provider fees
($42,995) - All Districts |
6.
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Approve
agreement with The Regents of the University of California
on behalf of UC Cooperative Extension, Orange County for
pest management and control services, 9/1/25 - 8/31/26
($320,000); authorize OC Parks Director or designee to execute
subsequent renewals under certain conditions; and make
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings
under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and 15304 - All Districts
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OC
PUBLIC WORKS
7.
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Award
contract MA-012-25011148 to Mel Smith Electric, Inc. for
Augustine Maintenance Yard - Electrical Connectivity,
380-day term ($780,000); authorize Director or designee to
execute contract; and make California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines Sections
15301 and 15303 - District 3 |
SOCIAL
SERVICES AGENCY
8.
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Ratify
California - Child and Family Services Review System
Improvement Plan, 6/7/24 - 6/6/29; authorize Director
and Chief Probation Officer or designees to sign, update and
submit plan to California Department of Social Services - All
Districts |
9.
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Ratify
non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
MA-063-25010859 with Southern California Tribal
Chairmen's Association for Tribal Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families program, 3/1/25 - 2/28/28; and authorize
Director or designee to execute MOU - All Districts |
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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County
Executive Office: |
10.
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Receive
and file Quarterly Information Technology Projects Progress
Report for Second Quarter FY 2024-25 - All Districts |
11.
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Approve
amendment 4 to lease with Nobel University Inc. for
continued use of office space at 2035 E. Ball Road,
Anaheim for Health Care Agency, one-year term; and authorize
Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to exercise option
terms, termination rights and execute documents or amendments
under certain conditions - District 2 |
12.
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Acting
as the Orange County Flood Control District - Approve
Agreement Regarding Fill Dirt and Release with City of
Chino, in coordination with Majestic Chino Heritage project,
for completion of road improvement projects; and authorize
Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to execute agreement,
related documents and subsequent amendments under certain
conditions; Acting as the Board of Supervisors - Consider
application of Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) State
Clearinghouse No. 2019039133 and other findings - All
Districts |
END
OF CONSENT CALENDAR
IV.
DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items 13-S46H)
ELECTED
DEPARTMENT HEADS
13.
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Assessor Department - Approve
amendment 1 to renew contract MA-002-22011287 with
Brainsharp Inc. for maintenance and professional support
services for the Assessment Tax System, 7/1/25 - 6/30/27
($400,000; cumulative total $1,000,000); and authorize County
Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment
- All Districts |
B.O.
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CONTINUED TO 5/6/25,
9:30 A.M.
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Sheriff-Coroner:
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14.
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Approve
contract MA-060-25011100 with CML Security LLC for
maintenance, repairs and emergency services for
detention locks, sliders, doors and hardware, 5/20/25 -
5/19/28 ($4,800,000); renewable for two additional one-year
terms; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized
designee to execute contract - Districts 2 and 3 |
24335
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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15.
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Approve
amendment 2 to contract MA-060-21011310 with Leivas, Inc.
dba Leivas Lighting for facility lighting maintenance,
increase for term ending 5/9/25 ($100,000); and renew contract
5/10/25 - 5/9/26 ($300,000; cumulative total $1,140,000); and
authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to
execute amendment - Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
43125
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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16.
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Approve
amendment 3 to contract MA-060-21011200 with Johnson
Controls Fire Protection LP for preventative maintenance
and repair services, Theo Lacy Facility, 6/1/25 - 5/31/26
($600,000; cumulative total $2,602,000); and authorize County
Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment
- District 2 |
23154
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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17.
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Approve
amendment 2 to contract MA-060-22011404 with Helistream Inc.
for helicopter flight instructor services and advanced
flight training, 8/1/25 - 7/31/26 ($410,000; cumulative total
$1,640,000); renewable for one additional one-year term; and
authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to
execute amendment - District 5 |
51234
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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18.
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Approve
retroactive invoice payments to Lifecomm Enterprise
Solutions, Inc. for programming services for Tritech
computer aided dispatch, records, mobile/field-based
reporting, Intermedix, WebEOC and Geospatial Technologies
mapper/tracker and CrimeMap software ($11,520) - All Districts
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13254
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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19.
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Approve
retroactive contract MA-060-25010704 with Teleosoft, Inc.
for automated civil system, maintenance and support,
3/10/25 - 3/9/28 ($811,408); renewable for two additional
one-year terms; and authorize County Procurement Officer or
authorized Deputy to execute contract - All Districts |
34125
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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HEALTH
CARE AGENCY
20.
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Approve
contract MA-042-25010541 with Stars Behavioral Health Group,
Inc. dba Coastal Star Behavioral Health for adult crisis
residential services, Central Region, 7/1/25 - 6/30/27
($7,066,146); renewable for three additional one-year terms;
approve contract MA-042-25010707 with CEP America-Psychiatry,
PC dba Vituity for psychiatric and basic medical services,
7/1/25 - 6/30/28 ($9,957,870); 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 -
District 2 |
21354
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
21.
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Approve
contract MA-042-25010461 with Orange County Asian and
Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Inc. for suicide
and self-harm reduction services ($1,650,000); approve
contract MA-042-25011085 with Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service
dba Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services for 988 Crisis Hotline
services ($550,000), 7/1/25 - 6/30/26; each renewable for two
additional two-year terms; and authorize County Procurement
Officer or Deputized designee to execute contracts - All
Districts (Continued from 4/8/25, Item 16) |
B.O.
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CONTINUED TO 5/6/25,
9:30 A.M.
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22.
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Approve
contract MA-042-25011113 with Waymakers for collaborative
courts full service partnership services, 7/1/25 -
6/30/28 ($13,470,612); 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 contract - All
Districts |
23154
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
23.
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Approve
amendment 3 to renew master contract MA-042-22011841 with
various providers of drug Medi-Cal adolescent outpatient
and intensive outpatient services, 7/1/25 - 6/30/27 (aggregate
total $3,093,948; cumulative aggregate total $7,477,041);
approve amendment 3 to renew master contract MA-042-23010409
with various providers of drug Medi-Cal adult outpatient and
intensive outpatient services, 7/1/25 - 6/30/27 (aggregate
total $25,448,680; cumulative aggregate total $49,012,273);
and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee
to execute amendments - All Districts |
23154
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
24.
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Approve
amendment 2 to renew contract MA 042-22011996 with Anaheim
Arena Management, LLC for outreach and community
awareness campaign, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26 ($2,968,406; cumulative
total $11,721,683); renewable for one additional one-year
term; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized
designee to execute amendment - All Districts |
B.O.
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CONTINUED TO 5/6/25,
9:30 A.M.
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JOHN
WAYNE AIRPORT
25.
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Award
contract MA-080-25011290 to Flatiron Dragados West, LLC for
construction services for Taxiways A, D, and E
reconstruction, 952-day term ($101,998,960); and authorize
Director or designee to execute contract - District 5 |
53124
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
26.
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Approve
amendment 2 to contract MA-080-24010110 with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc. for Taxiways A, D and E reconstruction,
term ending 09/25/28 ($965,810; cumulative total $4,399,608);
and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee
to execute amendment - District 5 |
53124
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
OC
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
27.
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Approve
contract MA-012-25011029 with Sirsi Corporation dba
SirsiDynix for maintenance and support of Integrated
Library System, 6/1/25 - 5/31/30 ($1,236,173); and authorize
County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute
contract and amendments under certain conditions - All
Districts |
34125
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
28.
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Approve
contract MA-012-25011062 with Tech Logic Corporation for
maintenance and support of Automated Materials Handler
and related equipment for OC Public Libraries, 7/1/25 -
6/30/30 ($1,332,840); authorize County Procurement Officer or
Deputized designee to execute contract; and authorize Director
or designee to exercise cost contingency increase not to
exceed 10% under certain conditions - All Districts |
31254
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
29.
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Approve
amendment 1 to contract MA-012-24010169 with AquaTechnex LLC
for lake management and lake water quality maintenance
services at various regional and wilderness park facilities,
effective upon Board approval ($400,000; cumulative total
$2,965,000); and authorize County Procurement Officer or
Deputized designee to execute amendment - Districts 1, 3, 4
and 5 |
43125
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
30.
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Approve
amendment 2 to renew contract MA-012-24011692 with Rothrock
Senior Care Services, Inc. for adult day care services,
7/1/25 - 6/30/26 ($85,000; cumulative total $160,000); and
authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to
execute amendment and future amendments under certain
conditions - All Districts |
34125
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
OC
PUBLIC WORKS
31.
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Approve
revised rates for electricity, chilled water and steam
produced by Central Utility Facility for heating and
cooling, effective 7/1/25; authorize Director or designee to
notify and bill/credit billable entities under certain
conditions; and make California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines Section 15273
and Public Resources Code Section 21080 (b)(8) - District 2 |
23154
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
32.
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Approve
amendment 3 to extend subordinate contract MA-080-22011385
with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for facility
security systems, equipment, and software with related
services, term ending 09/30/25 ($69,414; new total $1,372,074;
cumulative total $3,977,393); and authorize County Procurement
Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All
Districts |
32154
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
OC
WASTE & RECYCLING
33.
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Approve
contract MA-299-25010814 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for
financial advisory services, 5/5/25 - 5/4/28
($1,350,000); renewable for two additional one-year terms; and
authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to
make minor changes under certain conditions and execute
contract - All Districts |
32154
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
34.
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Approve
amendment 1 to contract MA-299-23011446 with Applied Staff,
LLC for temporary help in landfill laborer
classification, term ending 7/17/26 ($1,100,00; cumulative
total $2,165,000); and authorize County Procurement Officer or
Deputized designee to make changes under certain conditions
and execute contract - Districts 3, 4 and 5 |
43125
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
SOCIAL
SERVICES AGENCY
35.
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Approve
amendment 1 to renew contract CDV3322-A1 with New
Alternatives, Inc. for transitional residential home
services, Tustin Family Campus, 7/1/25 - 6/30/27 ($1,415,423;
cumulative total $3,581,615); and authorize County Procurement
Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - District
3 |
32154
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
36.
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Approve
amendment 1 to renew contract MA-063-23010982-A1 with Mercy
House Living Centers for Bringing Families Home
services, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26 ($1,800,000; cumulative total
$6,781,538); renewable for one additional two-year term; and
authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to
exercise cost contingency increase not to exceed 10%, make
non-material changes under certain conditions and execute
amendment - All Districts |
23154
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
37.
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Approve
amendment 4 to contract CJP3422-A4 with Orangewood
Foundation for Independent Living Program services,
7/1/22 - 6/30/27 ($1,200,000; cumulative total $11,735,992);
and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee
to execute amendment - All Districts |
32154
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
38.
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Approve
amendment 3 to renew contracts MA-063-22011821 with Homeland
Language Services and Volatia Language Network, Inc. for
language interpretation and translation services, 7/1/25 -
6/30/27 ($1,200,000; cumulative aggregate total $2,400,000);
and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee
to execute amendments - All Districts |
13254
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
39.
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Approve
contract MA-063-2692501 with Access California Services for
Refugee Social services, 5/1/25 - 4/30/28 ($5,195,212);
renewable for one additional two-year term; and authorize
County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to exercise
cost contingency increase not to exceed 10%, make non-material
changes under certain conditions and execute contract - All
Districts |
23154
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
40.
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Approve
amendment 1 to master contract CCD2821-XX and individual
contracts CCD2821-01-A1 with New Alternatives, Inc.,
CCD2821-02-A1 with Olive Crest, CCD2821-03-A1 with Florence
Crittenton Services of Orange County dba Crittenton Services
for Children and Families, andCCD2821-05-A1
with Hart Community Homes, Inc. for Transitional Housing
Program-Plus and Transitional Housing Placement Program for
Non-Minor Dependents Remote Site services, 7/1/25 - 6/30/27
($15,896,784; cumulative total $33,552,696); and authorize
County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to exercise
cost contingency increase not to exceed 10% under certain
conditions and execute amendments - All Districts |
B.O.
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CONTINUED TO 5/6/25,
9:30 A.M.
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GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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County
Executive Office: |
41.
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Approve
grant applications/awards submitted by County Executive
Office, Health Care Agency and Sheriff-Coroner in
4/22/25 grant report and other actions as recommended; approve
amendment 3 to Memorandum of Understanding between Orange
County Superintendent of Schools aka Orange County Department
of Education and County of Orange Health Care Agency, term
ending 12/31/27; and authorize County Procurement Officer or
Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts |
23154
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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42.
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Approve
recommended positions on introduced or amended legislation
and/or consider other legislative subject matters - All
Districts |
13254
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED WITH SUPERVISOR SARMIENTO VOTING NO ON
RECOMMENDED ACTION #3
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43.
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Approve
amendment 8 to contract MA-017-22011902 with Mercy House
Living Centers, Inc. for Bridges at Kraemer Place
year-round emergency shelter services, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26
($4,093,886; cumulative total $16,887,772); and authorize
County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute
amendment - District 4 |
43125
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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44.
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Approve
FY 2024-25 April Budget Update report; approve related
budget adjustments and reserve; approve addition and
revision of events to FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Master Event
Calendar and make related findings under Government Code
Section 26227; approve Office of Care Coordination and Health
Care Agency reorganization of Outreach and Engagement
Division, effective 7/1/25; authorize Office of Care
Coordination Director or designee to execute or amend related
documents under certain conditions; approve new and revised
classification specifications and title descriptions; set or
adjust pay grades and recruiting steps; and delete obsolete
classifications as summarized, effective 5/2/25; and approve
and adopt Side Letter Agreement with Orange County Managers
Association - All Districts (R.A. 1 requires 4/5 vote of
members present) |
15234
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED; SUPERVISOR SARMIENTO ABSTAINED ON
RECOMMENDED ACTION #1 PERTAINING TO PROJECTED
APPROPRIATIONS SHORTFALLS AND NET COUNTY COST OVERRUNS |
45. |
Internal Audit - Approve retroactive amendment 3 to contract MA-079-20010473 with Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, Inc. for audit software licenses and cloud hosting services, 9/19/19 - 6/29/24 ($44,677.80; cumulative total $133,130.80); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts |
31254 |
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
46. |
Chair Chaffee and Supervisor Nguyen - Adopt resolution urging U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to review and reassess terms of plea agreement and sentencing recommendation for former Supervisor Andrew Hoang Do, United States v. Andrew Hoang Do, United States District Court, 8:24-cr-00126JVS; and authorize and direct County Counsel to send a formal letter to U.S. Attorney General requesting a review of the plea agreement and sentencing and advancement of DOJ's investigation into others involved (Continued from 4/8/25, Item S26C) |
15234 |
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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RESO: 25-047 |
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Supervisor
Nguyen: |
S46A.
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Development
Processing Review Committee - Reappoint Michael Recupero,
San Juan Capistrano, for term concurrent with 1st
District Supervisor's term of office |
13254
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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S46B.
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Orange
County Older Adults Advisory Commission - Appoint Anne
Calvo, Seal Beach, for term concurrent with 1st District
Supervisor's term of office |
13254
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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S46C.
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County Executive Office -
Approve
reappointment of Agripino Alonso as Internal Audit Director;
approve amendment 2 to Agreement for Employment of the
Internal Audit Director, effective 4/22/25 ($254,675 annual
salary; total compensation including benefits $405,832) - All
Districts |
31254
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
S46D.
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Chair Chaffee - Approve
allocation of $95,000 from Fourth District discretionary
funds to Budget Control 009, Board of Supervisors - 4th
District budget for youth career connections summer career and
Life Prep Academy |
43125
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
OC
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
S46E.
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Approve
subordination and intercreditor agreement with Citibank,
N.A. and Westview House LP subordinating ($4,258,280)
Mental Health Services Act Loan to first trust deed
conventional permanent loan ($14,800,000) for Archways Santa
Ana development; and authorize Director or designee to execute
agreement - District 2 |
13254
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
S46F.
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Supervisor Wagner - Approve
allocation of $5,000 from Third District discretionary funds
to Arts & Learning Corporation; make related
findings under Government Code Section 26227; authorize County
Executive Officer or designee to negotiate and enter into
agreement as necessary and authorize Auditor-Controller or
designee to make related payments |
34125
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
ELECTED
DEPARTMENT HEADS
S46G.
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Sheriff-Coroner - Approve
amendment 6 to agreement with Orange County Transportation
Authority for staffing to facilitate testing of Orange
County Streetcar project, 5/2/25 - 6/30/25 ($209,876;
cumulative total $12,869,312) - All District |
14235
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
S46H.
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County Executive Office -
Approve
Regional Cooperative Agreement RCA-017-25010090 with Grant
Street Group, Inc. for e-payment solution services, term
ending 5/14/29; and authorize County Procurement Officer or
Deputized designee to execute agreement - All Districts |
32154
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
VI.
CLOSED SESSION (Items CS-1-SCS5)
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
CS-1. |
County Executive Office
- CONFERENCE
WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6 |
B.O. |
DELETED |
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County
Counsel: |
SCS2.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): |
B.O.
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HELD,
COUNTY COUNSEL READ:ON
A VOTE OF 4 TO 0, WITH SUPERVISOR FOLEY ABSENT, THE BOARD
APPROVED A PROPOSED $750,000 SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF
RENE FREGOSO V. COUNTY OF ORANGE.THOUGH
ABSENT, SUPERVISOR FOLEY DID INFORM ME THAT SHE APPROVES
OF THE SETTLEMENT IN THIS MATTER.IN
THIS CASE, PLAINTIFF, A TRUCK DRIVER, SUFFERED AN INJURY
WHILE PICKING UP A LOAD BEHIND THE OFFICES OF THE
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS.A
FORKLIFT DRIVER DROPPED A METAL RAMP ON PLAINTIFF'S FOOT
AND PLAINTIFF SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURIES, INCLUDING BROKEN
BONES IN HIS FOOT, WHICH REQUIRED SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS.THE SETTLEMENT APPROVED
TODAY REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL APPROVAL OF OTHERS.WHEN THE SETTLEMENT IS
FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE AGREEMENT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE
THROUGH THE OFFICE OF CEO-RISK MANAGEMENT TO ANY PERSON
WHO INQUIRES. |
SCS3.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): |
B.O.
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HELD,
COUNTY COUNSEL READ: ON A VOTE OF 4 TO 0, WITH SUPERVISOR
FOLEY ABSENT, THE BOARD APPROVED A PROPOSED $100,0000
SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM FILED BY ROBERTO PUGA AND LIBERATA
PUGA.THOUGH ABSENT,
SUPERVISOR FOLEY DID INFORM ME THAT SHE APPROVES OF THE
SETTLEMENT IN THIS MATTER.CLAIMANTS
WERE INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH AN ON-DUTY
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY INVESTIGATOR ON SR-22 IN
THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE.CLAIMANTS
SUFFERED PERSONAL INJURIES AND PROPERTY DAMAGES. THE
SETTLEMENT APPROVED TODAY REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL
APPROVAL OF OTHERS.WHEN
THE SETTLEMENT IS FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE AGREEMENT WILL
BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF CEO-RISK
MANAGEMENT TO ANY PERSON WHO INQUIRES. |
SCS4.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): |
B.O.
|
HELD,
COUNTY COUNSEL READ: ON A VOTE OF 3 TO 0, WITH CHAIRMAN
CHAFFEE ABSTAINING, AND SUPERVISOR FOLEY ABSENT, THE BOARD
APPROVED A PROPOSED $145,000 SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF
BEATRIZ MENDOZA V. COUNTY OF ORANGE.THOUGH
ABSENT, SUPERVISOR FOLEY DID INFORM ME THAT SHE APPROVES
OF THE SETTLEMENT IN THIS MATTER.IN
THIS CASE, PLAINTIFF, A FORMER COUNTY EMPLOYEE, CLAIMED
DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION IN CONNECTION WITH HER
AT-WILL DISCHARGE.THE
SETTLEMENT APPROVED TODAY REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL
APPROVAL OF OTHERS.WHEN
THE SETTLEMENT IS FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE AGREEMENT WILL
BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH 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): |
B.O. |
COUNTY COUNSEL READ: ON A VOTE OF 4 TO 0, WITH SUPERVISOR FOLEY ABSENT, THE BOARD DELEGATED LIMITED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY TO COUNTY COUNSEL AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL SHEPPARD MULLIN TO SETTLE AND RESOLVE THE PENDING CASE OF REBECCA GARCIA V. COUNTY OF ORANGE. THOUGH ABSENT, SUPERVISOR FOLEY DID INFORM ME THAT SHE APPROVES OF THE DIRECTION GIVEN TO COUNSEL. |
VII.
PUBLIC COMMENTS & ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC
COMMENTS:
Sergio
Tellez
- Oral Re: Works for Coastal Corridor Alliance, a local
environmental non-profit which used to be the Banning Ranch
Conservancy focusing on the ecological wildlife preservation and
conservation; recently preserved area along the Santa Ana River
'Randall Preserve' and invited the community to share their
suggestions for what they would like to see at the preserve;
email suggestions to randallpreserve.org or attend a Zoom
meeting or in-person meeting |
Marilynda
Bustamante
- Oral Re: AB799 Rapid Rehousing Programs fall short in ensuring
long-term housing stability; asked the Board to adopt a family
center local implementation for AB779 |
Steve
Rocco
- Oral Re: Hurt physically at last Board meeting; building is a
glass nursery and is unsafe; restrooms lack urinals and are made
for women; Andrew Do and his family should be deported; Board
never said anything good or provided a proclamation to any
European nation or Christians |
Maria
Chavez
- Oral Re: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider;
caregiver for her dad living with Alzheimers; works long hours
and IHSS providers go above and beyond; contract negotiations
with United Domestic Workers of America (UDWA) |
Eva
Seo
- Oral Re: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider and
member of United Domestic Workers of America (UDWA); supports
wage increase for IHSS workers |
James
P
- Oral Re: Requested third party auditor look at election system
to ensure it is in compliance with the federal and state laws
including vote by mail discrepancies, especially with the 2024
election |
Bryan
Kaye
- Oral Re: Quote
"Human rights not only violated by terrorism, repression or
assassination, but by unfair economic structures that create
huge inequalities"; speaking up for what is right; false forged
plea agreement |
Lisa
-
Oral Re: Joe Hoft article regarding analysts report concluding
1/5 of voters were either non-citizen, invalid or phantom voters
in the 2024 election |
Michelle
-
Oral Re: Continued reading from Joe Hoft article regarding
analysts report concluding 1/5 of voters were either
non-citizen, invalid or phantom voters in the 2024 election |
Cheryl
-
Oral Re: Continued reading from Joe Hoft article regarding
analysts report concluding 1/5 of voters were either
non-citizen, invalid or phantom voters in the 2024 election |
Kate
-
Oral Re: Her vote was cut by 1/5 and asked what Board will do
about it; requested to agendize the Voters Choice Act |
Jimmy
Webb
- Oral Re: District 1 resident and a first responder; filed
Public Records Act (PRA) request for financials of Falck Mobile
Healthcare Corporation due to an upcoming ambulance request for
proposal; submitted the PRA request in October but Falck sued
him and the County; requested the Board demand Falck financials
for 2021 and 2023 be submitted per their contract |
Mary
-
Oral Re: Lithium battery storage, safety concerns and standards
for Battery Energy Storage Systems (B.E.S.S.) |
Eileen McDermott - Oral Re: We the People are the boss of the Board of Supervisors; highest value target in the world is the United States elections; citizens have no power over elections and it's time to fight; certification of election systems; Supervisors, District Attorney, Sheriff allowing election fraud to occur which is criminally guilty |
ADJOURNED:12:42 P.M.
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Left
Margin Notes |
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1.
= Supervisor Nguyen |
A.=Abstained |
2. = Supervisor Sarmiento |
X.=Excused |
3. = Supervisor Wagner |
N.=No |
4. = Supervisor Chaffee |
BO=Board Order |
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/
Doug
Chaffee |
/s/
Robin
Stieler |