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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS |
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ORANGE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA |
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BOARD
HEARING ROOM, FIRST FLOOR
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400 W. Civic Center Drive |
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Santa Ana, California
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DONALD P. WAGNER
CHAIRMAN
Third District |
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DOUG
CHAFFEE VICE
CHAIRMAN Fourth
District |
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ANDREW DO
SUPERVISOR
First District
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VICENTE
SARMIENTO SUPERVISOR Second
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KATRINA FOLEY
SUPERVISOR
Fifth District
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ATTENDANCE:Supervisors: Chaffee, Foley,
Sarmiento and Wagner
EXCUSED:Supervisor
Do
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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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CHIEF
DEPUTY, CLERK OF THE BOARD |
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Valerie
Sanchez |
INVOCATION:Vice
Chairman Chaffee, Fourth District, gave the invocation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Supervisor
Foley, Fifth District invited Pearl Whitehurst to sing the National
Anthem
and Supervisor Foley, led the assembly in the
Pledge of Allegiance
I.PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
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Chairman
Wagner presented a resolution proclaiming October 20-26,
2024 as "Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week" |
II.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-4)
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52143
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 1 WHICH WAS PULLED FOR
DISCUSSION AND SEPARATE VOTE
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CHILD
SUPPORT SERVICES
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1.
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Approve
master agreement with various providers for Parentage
Program services, 12/1/24 - 11/30/29 ($650,000);
authorize Director or designee to execute individual
agreements; and authorize County Procurement Officer or
Deputized designee to make changes under certain conditions -
All Districts |
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45123
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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Clerk
of the Board: |
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2.
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Approve
proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code
Designated Filer Exhibits for Magnolia School District -
Districts 2 and 4 |
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3.
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Approve
proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code
Designated Filer Exhibits for North Orange County
Regional Occupational Program - Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
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4.
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Approve
proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code
Designated Filer Exhibits for Probation - All Districts
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END
OF CONSENT CALENDAR
III.DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items 5-S14I)
ELECTED
DEPARTMENT HEADS
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Sheriff-Coroner:
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5.
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Approve
job order contracts with various contractors for general
building services ($5,800,000 each; aggregate total
$63,800,000), electrical services ($5,800,000 each; aggregate
total $29,000,000), mechanical services ($5,800,000 each;
aggregate total $17,400,000), roofing services ($5,800,000
each; aggregate total $17,400,000); and low voltage, lock and
security equipment services ($5,800,000); one-year terms; and
authorize Director of Research and Development Division or
designee to execute contracts under certain conditions - All
Districts |
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54123
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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6.
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Approve
amendment 1 to contract MA-060-22010896 with Ray Carmody dba
Carmody Construction Company, MA-060-22010897 with CTG
Construction Inc., dba C.T. Georgiou Painting Co., and
MA-22010898 with H.L. Miller, Inc. for general maintenance
services, 12/13/24 - 12/12/25 ($600,000 each; cumulative total
$6,300,000); renewable for an additional one-year term; and
authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to
execute amendments - All Districts |
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54123
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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HEALTH
CARE AGENCY
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7.
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Approve
selection of and contract MA-042-25010192 with The Regents
of the University of California UC Irvine, Division of
Continuing Education for learning and development services,
11/11/24 - 6/30/27 ($4,000,000); and authorize County
Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute contract
- All Districts |
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52143
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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8.
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Approve
continuation of local health emergency by County's Health
Officer issued on 9/20/24 for Trabuco Canyon Airport
Fire; and set review to determine need for continuing local
health emergency for 11/5/24, 9:30 a.m., and every 30 days
thereafter until terminated - All Districts (Continued from
9/24/24, Item S37H) |
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52143
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
OC
PUBLIC WORKS
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9.
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Approve
retroactive purchase order PO-012-25010132 with MTM
Construction, Inc. for John D. Cooper Center Heating,
Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Roofing Replacement Project
($37,124) - District 2 |
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25143
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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10.
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Acting as the Board of
Supervisors and Orange County Flood Control District - Approve
amendment 1 to contract MA-080-22010410 with OFRS, Inc. for
environmental multi-purpose maintenance service, term ending
4/24/25 ($1,000,000; cumulative total $8,500,000); renewable
for two additional years; and authorize County Procurement
Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All
Districts |
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25143
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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County
Executive Office: |
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11.
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Approve
recommended positions on introduced or amended legislation
and/or consider other legislative subject matters - All
Districts |
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52143
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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12.
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Approve
lease agreement with City of Cypress for 15,090 square feet
of space for Cypress Branch Library, Cypress, 11/1/24 -
10/31/34; renewable for two five-year terms; authorize Chief
Real Estate Officer or designee to execute subsequent option
terms and related documents and amendments under certain
conditions; and make California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
- District 1 |
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34125
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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13.
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Approve
amendment 2 to agreement with Rancho Niguel Plaza II LLC for
development of Tesla Supercharger Station within Laguna
Niguel Park and Ride; authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or
designee to execute amendment; and make California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301 - District 5 |
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52143
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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14.
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Approve
grant applications/awards submitted by Sheriff-Coroner,
Health Care Agency and Social Services Agency and
retroactive grant application/award submitted by County
Executive Office in 10/8/24 grant report and other actions as
recommended - All Districts |
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45123
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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S14A.
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Chairman Wagner - North
Tustin Advisory Committee - Reappoint Peter Schneider, North
Tustin, to complete term ending 3/31/26 |
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35124
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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Supervisor
Foley: |
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S14B.
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Coto
de Caza Planning Advisory Committee - Reappoint Garrett
Mott, Coto de Caza, for term concurrent with 5th
District Supervisor's term of office |
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53124
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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S14C.
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Public
Financing Advisory Committee - Reappoint Justin W. Fong,
Costa Mesa, for term ending 8/11/27 |
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53124
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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S14D.
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Direct
staff to research and consider drafting an ordinance to
adopt development guidelines and standards for Battery
Energy Storage System (B.E.S.S.), also known as Lithium
Battery storage, projects |
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54123
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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S14E.
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Chairman Wagner - North
Tustin Advisory Committee - Reappoint Kendra Carney Mehr,
North Tustin, to complete term ending 3/31/27 |
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32145
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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S14F.
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Supervisor Sarmiento - Adopt
resolution proclaiming November 1 - 2, 2024 as "Dia de los
Muertos" |
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25143
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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RESO:
24-112 |
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S14G.
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Chairman Wagner - Approve
allocation of $360,600 from Third District discretionary
funds to Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) for
installation and maintenance of public safety cameras,
specifically Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras and
Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) cameras, in unincorporated Third District;
make related findings per Government Code Section 26227;
authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to
execute related agreements or amendments under certain
conditions; and authorize Auditor-Controller to make related
payments |
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35124
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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S14H.
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Chairman Wagner and Vice
Chairman Chaffee - Adopt
resolution supporting Proposition 36, the Homeless, Drug
Addiction and Theft Reduction Act |
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34125
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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RESO:
24-113 |
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S14I.
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County Counsel - Consider
adoption of "An uncodified urgency ordinance of the Orange
County Board of Supervisors establishing requirements
for the removal of fire debris from private property damaged
by the Airport Fire" |
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54954.2(B)(1), ON A MOTION BY SUPERVISOR FOLEY,
SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR SARMIENTO, WITH SUPERVISOR DO
ABSENT, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE ADDITION OF AN
ITEM OF BUSINESS (AGENDA ITEM S14I) TO CONSIDER ADOPTION
OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE FOR AIRPORT FIRE DEBRIS REMOVAL
PROGRAM BY FINDING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS, AS DEFINED IN
SECTION 54956.5
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ON A MOTION BY CHAIRMAN
WAGNER, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR FOLEY, WITH SUPERVISOR DO
ABSENT, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED AN URGENCY ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REMOVAL OF FIRE DEBRIS
FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY DAMAGED BY THE AIRPORT FIRE |
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ORD: 24-006 |
IV.PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 15)
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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15.
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County Counsel - Public
Hearing to consider adopting Resolution adopting General
Plan Amendment T24-01 - Transportation Element; and
consider application of Final Environmental Impact Report No.
589, Addenda 1.0, 1.1, and 3.1 and Planning Area 2 Addendum
and other findings - All Districts |
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B.O.
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CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING |
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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RESO:
24-114 |
V.CLOSED SESSION
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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SCS1.
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County Counsel - CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government
Code section 54956.9(d)(2): |
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B.O.
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HELD, NO REPORTABLE
ACTION
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VI.PUBLIC, CEO, ADJOURNMENT &
BOARD COMMENTS
PUBLIC
COMMENTS:
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Steve Rocco - Oral Re:
Happy Columbus Day; has a bullet in bedroom window from whirly
birds and political murder of his family; ran for office
against Andrew Do and Janet Nguyen; home invasions by the FBI
without paperwork; was framed three times by organized crime
which leads to death and the gates of hell; organized crime by
Chapman University, UCI and Orange School District; property
taxes double dipping paying for trash twice |
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Michelle
Rubio - Oral Re: Senior Labor Relations representative from
OCEA representing the Health Care Agency's Outreach and
Engagement team providing services to homeless out on the
streets and the significant risks they face in their work with
individuals with mental health and addiction issues; employees
petition for special assignment pay for the classifications
listed in the petition |
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Julio Ventura - Oral Re:
Staff Assistant for five years with the outreach and
engagement team, petition for workers to receive special
assignment pay reflecting the work and risks they face on a
daily basis; building trust with most vulnerable to help them
regain stability; their work meets the criteria for special
assignment pay |
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Barbara Sepulveda - Oral
Re: Mental Health Specialist for four years, experiences
elevated risks and exposure; outreach and engagement workers
engage with some of the most vulnerable people including those
with severe mental health and substance abuse disorders who
are often unpredictable and dangerous; hazardous risks include
increased physical danger, communicable diseases, toxic
substances and adverse weather; petitioning for special
assignment pay to align compensation with the dangers of their
work |
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Billy Polanco - Oral Re:
Mental Health Specialist for five years; outreach workers meet
people where they are and sometimes experience physical
confrontations, assaults, verbal abuse and threats from the
people they are trying to help creating a stressful work
environment |
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Edward Darvin - Oral Re:
Supervising Public Health Nurse for six years; outreach
workers interact with a population that has limited access to
health care increases the risk of communicable diseases such
as tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, Covid-19, Monkey Pox,
MRSA and exposure to lice and scabies; outreach workers
continued working during pandemic; Naloxone administration by
outreach and engagement workers |
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Rosa Gonzalez - Oral Re:
Mental Health Specialist and has been with the County for 20
years; responds to life threatening situations including eight
successful reversals of Fentanyl overdose but the risks
include accidental exposure to drugs and drug paraphernalia |
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Agatha Wise - Oral Re:
Program Supervisor II for six years; as an outreach worker,
she works outside in extreme temperatures including heat, cold
and rain to help the most vulnerable during storms and along
flood control channels |
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Gabby Diaz-Vallejo -
Oral Re: Mental Health Specialist for two years; outreach and
engagement team are first to respond to crisis situations at
encampments and shelters and exposure to communicable diseases
putting health at risk every day and should receive special
assignment pay |
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Joana Corsaut - Oral Re:
Mental Health Specialist for five years; outreach workers are
often on scene first and helping while waiting for first
responders to arrive; encounters requiring timely response of
crisis stabilization, law enforcement or medical services to
respond to crisis situations |
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Lorena Fisher - Oral Re:
Mental Health Specialist for four years; outreach and
engagement teams have to reach clients in hard to reach places
including parks, remote trails, flood control channels and
experience increased risk during travel or transporting
clients |
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Thanh Nghi - Oral Re:
Mental Health Specialist for three years; building trust with
individuals struggling with abandonment, trauma or loss and
struggling to survive with limited resources is very difficult
making outreach and engagement an emotionally exhausting job
that leads to staff burnout, compassion fatigue and secondary
post-traumatic stress |
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Calvin Nguyen - Oral Re:
Continued outreach and engagement work during the pandemic,
even when exposure to Covid-19 put his family's health at risk
including his elderly high-risk parents |
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Michael Marks - Oral Re:
Fair compensation for hazardous work will maintain the
workforce and attract qualified individuals |
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Michelle Ruiz - Oral Re:
Crisis Stabilization Units receive higher compensation than
outreach and engagement employees yet face similar conditions
and challenges |
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Armin Salamati - Oral
Re: Outreach and engagement support of homeless community puts
own and family's health at risk due to exposure to
communicable diseases; passion for this work diminishes
without adequate compensation for the level of risk they face
on a daily basis |
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Stephanie
Jeffcoat - Oral Re: Governor issued apology for California's
contribution to slavery; urges support for Proposition 6
on the ballot to end modern day slavery and exploitation of
incarcerated individuals forced into labor; Proposition 6
makes work while incarcerated voluntary |
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Cathleen Pryor - Oral
Re: Climate Action Plan should include incentives to connect
to the power grid and reduce the distance energy must travel;
utilize robots in fire fighting efforts to prevent injury to
fire fighters entering burning structures |
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Chuck - Oral Re:
Election integrity and problems with fraud and cheating by
allowing dead people, dogs and ineligible people to vote; lack
of chain-of-custody for mailed in ballots and post offices
lose ballots; problems with ballot reconciliation and
signature comparisons; California was never a slave state |
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Cheryl - Oral Re:
Discretionary funds to non-profit Latino Health Access to pay
for voter outreach yet they hosted a black-tie gala raising
$165,000; should give the money to poverty line residents to
help them achieve the American dream, not registering people
to vote |
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Ilya Tseglin - Oral Re:
Demands resignation of Chairman and board members for ignoring
and covering up corruption by Larry Landauer and OC Regional
Center, for suppressing free speech and ignoring the public
concern of election violations; kidnap and torture of his son
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Kate - Oral Re: Only 23
people attended meeting that changed voting system in Orange
County for millions of voters; voters do not want the Voters
Choice Act; return to one-day precinct voting on paper ballots
with hand counts and voter ID |
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Eileen McDermott - Oral
Re: Welcomed Donald Trump to California at Coachella; the
price of freedom is eternal vigilance; same issue today as
throughout history; a true patriot will defend their country;
28 days until republic is restored |
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Bryan Kaye - Oral Re:
Supervisor Foley $1.2 million grant to businesses in Santa Ana
and contacted the businesses who petitioned for money and some
of them never received the grant money; provided evidence of
crimes committed by Supervisor Foley and her friend Gassia
Apgarian; mental health workers are not helping, just forcing
people to take medication like the Nazi's did |
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Luz Cedeno - Oral Re: In
Home Supportive Services provider caring for her 90 year old
mother suffering dementia; IHSS caregivers need increased
wages to continue providing care |
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John Spring - Oral Re:
October 19 is the real American independence day which is the
anniversary of Yorktown victory; mind control and permanent
brain damage of young woman; found her on internet performing
illicit acts; does not remember things due to brain tumor;
calls are ignored by Child Protective Services |
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Roseann - Oral Re: Cease
and desist letter regarding elections; AB969 allows Board to
declare urgency statute to overturn the Voters Choice Act |
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Calvin - Oral Re: Create
an election commission to look at discrepancies in elections;
get rid of Voters Choice Act and return to one day precinct
voting on paper ballots with voter ID, hand count results |
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Carolyn - Oral Re:
Elections certified using inaccurate voter rolls; widespread
distrust of machine counts; if County received Help America
Vote Act (HAVA) funds it should either follow HAVA or return
the funds |
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George - Oral Re: Oath
of Office requires defending both the State and Federal
Constitutions which guarantee citizens the right to vote;
certification of uncertifiable election results is treason |
COUNTY
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMENTS:
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ADJOURNED:1:30 P.M.
BOARD
COMMENTS:
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Chairman Wagner - Oral
Re: Requests the Office on Aging provide the Board with a copy
of the draft Master Plan on Aging currently under development
and while not requesting a final product, but would like an
interim check on the draft plan; need to do a better job
towards letting senior population know about what County and
Office on Aging can do and resources available to them and
bolster information access |
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Supervisor Foley - Oral
Re: Thanked her team, Health Care Agency, the Office on Aging,
Cal-Optima Health and City of Aliso Viejo for hosting a Senior
Summit last Friday that included information provided and
presentations given; Nancy Brady's presentation on Jazzercize
activities for older adults |
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Supervisor Sarmiento -
Oral Re: Requested County Counsel to advise on rules regarding
a Supervisor's failure to attend meetings and vacating their
official duties; and what rule or measure could be implemented
going forward to declare a County elected office vacant under
similar circumstances |
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Left
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1.
= Supervisor Do |
A.=Abstained |
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2. = Supervisor Sarmiento |
X.=Excused |
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3. = Supervisor Wagner |
N.=No |
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4. = Supervisor Chaffee |
BO=Board Order |
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5. = Supervisor Foley |
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ORD.= Ordinance |
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RESO. = Resolution |
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Above
numbers refer to Supervisorial Districts (1st number = Moved by; 2nd
number = Seconded by)
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Chairman, Orange County Board of Supervisors |
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Orange County Clerk of the Board |