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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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VACANT
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:All Present
EXCUSED:None
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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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CLERK
OF THE BOARD |
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Robin
Stieler |
INVOCATION:Supervisor
Sarmiento, Second District, gave the invocation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Vice
Chairman Chaffee, Fourth District, led the assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance
I.PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
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Chairman
Wagner presented a resolution proclaiming November 11, 2024
as "Veterans Day" |
II.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-8)
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2543
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 6 WHICH WAS CONTINUED TO
1/4/25, 9:30 A.M.; AND ITEMS 1, 5 AND 8 WHICH WERE PULLED
FOR DISCUSSION AND SEPARATE VOTE
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ELECTED
DEPARTMENT HEADS
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1.
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Sheriff-Coroner - Ratify
amendment to 2024-2025 Cooperative Law Enforcement Operating
& Financial Plan with United States Forest Service
for patrol services, Cleveland National Forest, 10/1/24 -
9/22/25; and authorize Sheriff-Coroner or designee to execute
amendment - District 3 |
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3524
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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 National Water Research
Institute - All Districts |
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3.
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Approve
proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code
Designated Filer Exhibits for Yorba Linda Water District
- Districts 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 Fullerton School District
- District 4 |
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County
Executive Office: |
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5.
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Approve
amendment 23 to Master Services Agreement MA-017-13011864
with Science Applications International Corporation for
data center, desktop, applications and service desk services
to update service level requirement numbers 2 - 5 and add
service level requirement number 3.1; and authorize County
Chief Information Officer or designee to execute amendment -
All Districts |
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5324
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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6.
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Adopt
resolution amending Orange County Human Relations Commission
bylaws; direct Clerk of the Board to notify City
Selection Committee not to fill Human Relations Commission
vacancies; and direct County Executive Office to submit 2023
Hate Crime Report to the Board by end of calendar year - All
Districts |
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CONTINUED
TO 1/14/25, 9:30 A.M.
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7.
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Approve
quitclaim deed to The Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange for
relinquishment of remnant recreational trail easement,
Parcel TR-59P-107.1, Rancho Santa Margarita; and make
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings
under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 - District 3 |
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8.
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Chairman Wagner - Approve
addition of Miss City of Orange Scholarship Pageant to
County Events Calendar; and make related findings per
Government Code Section 26227 |
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3524
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
END
OF CONSENT CALENDAR
III.DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items 9-S20F)
ELECTED
DEPARTMENT HEADS
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9.
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Sheriff-Coroner - Retroactively
approve amendment 1 to contract MA-060-22010727 with
Presidio Networked Solutions Group LLC for data
communications telecommunication technology solution products
and services, 10/1/24 - 9/30/26 ($21,000,000; cumulative total
$31,500,000); and authorize County Procurement Officer or
Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts |
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
HEALTH
CARE AGENCY
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10.
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Approve
continuation of local health emergency by County's Health
Officer issued on 9/20/24 for Trabuco Canyon Airport
Fire and affected areas to facilitate debris and ash removal
as well as mitigation efforts to protect water wells; and set
review to determine need for continuing local health emergency
for 12/3/24, 9:30 a.m., and every 30 days thereafter until
terminated - All Districts (Continued from 9/24/24, Item S37H;
10/8/24, Item 8) |
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5423
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
JOHN
WAYNE AIRPORT
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11.
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Approve
amendment 1 to increase and renew contract MA-280-22010744
with Flagship Aviation Services, LLC for custodial
services, term ending 3/31/25 ($266,178), 4/1/25 - 3/31/27
($15,654,415; cumulative total $37,217,013); and authorize
County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute
amendment - District 5 |
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5243
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
OC
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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12.
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Approve
contract MA-012-25010275 with OverDrive, Inc. for digital
content platform services and purchase of digital
library materials licenses, 12/9/24 - 12/8/29, ($15,000,000);
authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to
execute contract; and authorize County Librarian or designee
to purchase licenses for digital content, titles and materials
using OverDrive, Inc. - All Districts |
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5423
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
OC
PUBLIC WORKS
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13.
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Approve
job order contracts with various contractors for general
contracting services, 12/12/24 - 12/11/25 ($6,000,000
each; aggregate total $72,000,000); and authorize Director or
designee to execute contracts - All Districts |
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5243
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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14.
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Approve
job order contracts with various contractors for elevator
services ($4,000,000), asbestos removal and
decontamination services ($1,000,000 each, aggregate total
$2,000,000), painting services ($1,000,000 each, aggregate
total $2,000,000), and plumbing services ($2,000,000 each,
aggregate total $4,000,000), 12/12/24 - 12/11/25; and
authorize Director or designee to execute contracts - All
Districts |
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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15.
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Approve
retroactive purchase order PO-012-25010221 with Mel Smith
Electric Inc. for Irvine Regional Park Irrigation Pump
House Project ($166,968) - District 3 |
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
SOCIAL
SERVICES AGENCY
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16.
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Approve
amendment 3 to contract CJP3422-A3 with Orangewood
Foundation for Independent Living Program services,
7/1/25 - 6/30/27 ($4,344,304; cumulative total $10,535,992);
and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee
to execute amendment - All Districts |
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5423
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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County Counsel - Approve
continuation of Local Emergency for the Airport Fire; and
order review to determine need for continuing local
emergency for 12/17/24, 9:30 a.m. and every 60 days thereafter
until terminated - All Districts (Continued from 9/10/24, Item
S22I) |
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5243
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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County
Executive Office: |
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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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5423
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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19.
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Approve
grant applications/awards submitted by Social Services
Agency and Health Care Agency and retroactive grant
application/award by Social Services Agencyin
11/5/24 grant report and other actions as recommended; and
adopt resolution authorizing Social Services Agency Director
or designee to apply, accept, execute application, and
amendments and deliver any related documents for Housing
Navigation and Maintenance Program Round 3 ($671,821),
Transitional Housing Program (THP) Round 6 ($1,129,322) and
THP - Plus Housing Supplement Program Round 4 ($199,077) from
Department of Housing and Community Development - All
Districts |
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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RESO: 24-123 |
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20.
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Approve
amendment 1 to contract MA-017-22010299 with Mercer Health
& Benefits LLC for benefits consulting and actuarial
services, 1/1/25 - 12/31/25 ($850,000; cumulative total
$2,695,000); and authorize County Procurement Officer or
Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts |
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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S20A.
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Supervisor Sarmiento - Adopt
resolution proclaiming November 2024 as "Family Engagement
Month; and add recognition to recurring resolution list |
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2543
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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RESO:
24-124 |
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S20B.
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Vice Chairman Chaffee - Approve
addition of various Gun Safety Programs and Events to County
Events Calendar; and make related findings per Government Code
Section 26227 |
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B.O.
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DELETED |
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Supervisor
Sarmiento: |
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S20C.
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Acting
as the Orange County Flood Control District - Approve
one-time exception to Agreement D12-015 with City of
Santa Ana for security fencing along portions of Santa Ana
Delhi Channel Bikeway (F01) adjacent to bikeway and pedestrian
path between Alton Avenue and Sunflower ($100,000); and
authorize Auditor-Controller to distribute funds to City of
Santa Ana |
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2543
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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S20D.
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Approve
allocation of $7,500 from Second District discretionary
funds to United Across Borders Foundation to support
their efforts in providing food to underserved communities;
make related findings per Government Code Section 26227;
authorize County Executive Officer or designee to negotiate
and enter into agreement as necessary; and direct
Auditor-Controller to make related payments |
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APPROVED
AS RECOMMENDED
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S20E.
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Supervisor Foley - Approve
allocation of $28,925 from Fifth District discretionary
funds to Fresh Beginnings Ministries for Thanksgiving
turkeys and holiday family food boxes; make related findings
per Government Code Section 26227; authorize County Executive
Officer or designee to negotiate and enter into agreement as
necessary; and direct Auditor-Controller to make related
payments |
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
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S20F.
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Vice Chairman Chaffee - Approve
amendment 1 to Beneficiary Agreement with City of Placentia
for use of $500,000 in Fourth District State and Local
Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) funds for development,
construction and maintenance of playground at McFadden Park;
make related findings per Government Code Section 26227;
authorize County Executive Officer or designee to negotiate
and enter into amended agreement as necessary; and direct
Auditor-Controller to make related payments |
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
IV.PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 21)
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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21.
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Public
Hearing to consider adopting FY 2025-26 Funding Allocation
Policy and Process for Housing and Community Development
activities - All Districts |
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B.O.
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CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING |
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5423
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APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED |
V.CLOSED SESSION (Items CS-1-SCS8)
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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CS-1.
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County Executive Office -
CONFERENCE
WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6 |
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HELD, NO REPORTABLE
ACTION
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County
Counsel: |
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SCS2.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): |
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COUNTY
COUNSEL READ: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY DELEGATED TO COUNTY
COUNSEL AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL LIMITED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY
TO SETTLE VARIOUS CASES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEX
DISCRIMINATION CASES BROUGHT BY CURRENT AND FORMER COUNTY
EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. |
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SCS3.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): |
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COUNTY
COUNSEL READ: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A PROPOSED $5
MILLION SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF SILVA, ET AL. V.
COUNTY OF ORANGE.IN
THIS CASE, PLAINTIFFS ALLEGED PERSONAL INJURIES, INCLUDING
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, RESULTING FROM A TRAGIC AUTOMOBILE
COLLISION WITH A COUNTY TRUCK ON THE 5 FREEWAY.LIABILITY
WAS NOT DISPUTED.THE
SETTLEMENT REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL APPROVAL OF
OTHERS.WHEN THE
SETTLEMENT IS FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF
CEO-RISK MANAGEMENT TO ANY PERSON WHO INQUIRES. |
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SCS4.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): |
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COUNTY
COUNSEL READ: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY DELEGATED TO CEO-RISK
MANAGEMENT LIMITED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY TO SETTLE THIS
CASE WHICH INVOLVES INJURIES SUSTAINED BY AN INMATE WHEN
HE FELL FROM AN ESCALATOR IN THE MEN'S JAIL WHILE BEING
ESCORTED TO HIS HOUSING LOCATION. |
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SCS5.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): |
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COUNTY
COUNSEL READ: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A PROPOSED
$75,000 SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF PEREZ V. COUNTY OF
ORANGE, ET AL.IN
THIS CASE, PLAINTIFF ALLEGED SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND OTHER
MISCONDUCT ON THE PARTY OF A DEPUTY SHERIFF AT THE THEO
LACY FACILITY.THE
SETTLEMENT REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL APPROVAL OF
OTHERS.WHEN THE
SETTLEMENT IS FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF
CEO-RISK MANAGEMENT TO ANY PERSON WHO INQUIRES. |
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SCS6.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): |
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COUNTY
COUNSEL READ: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY DELEGATED TO CEO-RISK
MANAGEMENT LIMITED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY TO SETTLE THIS
CASE THAT INVOLVES INDUSTRIAL INJURIES SUSTAINED BY A
COUNTY EMPLOYEE IN A WAREHOUSE ACCIDENT. |
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SCS7.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): |
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COUNTY
COUNSEL READ: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A PROPOSED
$420,000 SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF WALLACE V. COUNTY OF
ORANGE.IN THIS CASE,
THE APPLICANT, A RETIRED SHERIFF'S SPECIAL OFFICER II,
SUSTAINED CUMULATIVE TRAUMA TO HIS HEARING, BACK,
SHOULDERS, KNEES, AND ALSO SUFFERED CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASE.THE
SETTLEMENT REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL APPROVAL OF
OTHERS.WHEN THE
SETTLEMENT IS FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF
CEO-RISK MANAGEMENT TO ANY PERSON WHO INQUIRES. |
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SCS8.
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CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): |
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COUNTY
COUNSEL READ: THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A PROPOSED
$45,000 SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF NICHOLAS CRISCIONE V.
COUNTY OF ORANGE.THIS
MATTER INVOLVES AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT INVOLVING AN
ON-DUTY DEPUTY SHERIFF WHO WAS DRIVING CODE 3 EARLY IN THE
MORNING WITHOUT LIGHTS AND SIRENS AND WHO COLLIDED WITH A
VEHICLE MAKING AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN.THE
SETTLEMENT REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL APPROVAL OF
OTHERS.WHEN THE
SETTLEMENT IS FINALIZED, COPIES OF THE SETTLEMENT
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:
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Ilya Tseglin - Oral Re:
Demands resignation and removal of law licenses of Board
members; violation of Constitution and disrespect for rule of
law and freedom of speech; bribery of judges by Larry
Landauer, Director of Orange County Regional Center who forced
psychotropic drugs, kidnapped, abused, tortured his son Nate
used him as a slave for personal profiteering; Board does
nothing to stop the stealing of public funding collected from
taxes; son's estrangement from family is psychological abuse |
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Cheryl - Oral Re:
Honoring Veterans while stealing military votes of active
military; failure to send absentee ballots to active military
service members; submitted public records request for number
of active military and number of those registered oversees;
data central shows 13,000 overseas military but the results of
the public records request shows 805 are military and 8,680
are civilians overseas, reviewed process to apply for an
oversees military ballot |
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Kate - Oral Re: Past and
current elections; former Registrar of Voters Neal Kelly's
previous comments regarding return to voting at precincts;
Orange County's voting system failed to comply with state and
federal laws regarding certification of voting systems;
decertify prior illegal elections and do not certify the 2024
election |
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Shellie - Oral Re:
Concerns about election integrity; people have provided facts
and bad data but Board will not have a discussion regarding
the people's findings; asked why people cannot have a dialogue
or discussion with the Board and Registrar of Voters about
their concerns |
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Urson Russell - Oral Re:
Asked if it is a Board violation to engage in public comments;
observed Registrar of Voters process and duplication of
ballots that won't scan through a scanner; no reimbursement
for cost of elections and voting machines; elections are not
partisan; requested an open debate with Bob Page, Registrar of
Voters; stand against the State regarding duplication of
ballots in system controlled by the state and county |
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Nick Kolev - Oral Re:
Civil Engineer and Civil Rights Activist; reported problems
with Department of Child Support Services and family court;
cannot travel due to passport being held for two months;
Carlotta Serna, Chief Legal Counsel for Child Support Services
has an active complaint to disbar her for committing a felony
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Lisa H. - Oral Re:
Election certification date is December 3, 2024; correct voter
rolls |
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Roseann - Oral Re: Board
received cease and desist letters that states the Board cannot
certify the election without breaking the law due to
conflicting state and federal laws; Board has a duty to uphold
the constitution and oath of office that defends from all
enemies, foreign and domestic; only eligible voters should be
able to vote; Alex Padilla never signed the 2020 certification
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Mary - Oral Re: State
laws made on whims and wishes; Board should stand up to
Sacramento; return to precinct voting which is convenient for
everyone; Voters Choice Act was a fraud |
COUNTY
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMENTS:
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Michelle Aguirre - Oral
Re: Announced in-person County Strategic Financial Planning
Public Workshop on December 12, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00
p.m. with a virtual event to be held in the evening at a date
to be determined; County offices will be closed on Monday,
November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day; thanked
Chairman Wagner and Supervisor Foley for attending the
California Association of County Executives (CACE) conference
and Supervisors Chaffee and Sarmiento for attending and
providing remarks at Deputy Purchasing Agents All-Hands
Meeting |
ADJOURNED:11:34 A.M.
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Adjourned in memory of
Sheriff Brad Gates
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BOARD
COMMENTS:
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Supervisor Foley - Oral
Re: Please Vote! |
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Left
Margin Notes |
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1.
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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 |