REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA


Tuesday, November 19, 2024,
9:00 A.M.

 

BOARD HEARING ROOM, FIRST FLOOR

400 W. Civic Center Drive

Santa Ana, California

 

 

DONALD P. WAGNER

CHAIRMAN

Third District

 

 

DOUG CHAFFEE

VICE CHAIRMAN

Fourth District

 

 


 

VACANT

SUPERVISOR

First District

 

 

 

VICENTE SARMIENTO

SUPERVISOR

Second District

 

 

KATRINA FOLEY

SUPERVISOR

Fifth District

 

ATTENDANCE:All Present

 

EXCUSED:None

 

PRESENT:

INTERIM COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

Michelle Aguirre

 

COUNTY COUNSEL

 

Leon J. Page

 

CHIEF DEPUTY, CLERK OF THE BOARD

 

Valerie Sanchez

 

INVOCATION:Vice Chairman Chaffee, Fourth District, gave the invocation

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Supervisor Foley, Fifth District, led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance

 

I.PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

 

Supervisor Sarmiento presented a resolution proclaiming November 17 - 23, 2004 as "National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week"

 

Supervisor Sarmiento presented a resolution proclaiming November 2024 as "Family Engagement Month"

 

II.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-13)

 

2543

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 1 WHICH WAS DELETED; ITEM 5 THAT WAS MOVED TO DISCUSSION AND ITEMS 2, 11, 12 AND 13 WHICH WERE PULLED FOR DISCUSSION AND SEPARATE VOTE

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS

 

1.

Chairman Wagner - Orange County Veterans Advisory Council - Appoint Cory Vigil, Rancho Santa Margarita, for term ending 11/18/26

2543

DELETED

 

ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEADS

 

2.

District Attorney - Approve contract MA-026-25010103 with AG Coast, Inc. dba California Panther Security for unarmed security guard services, term ending 3/31/25 ($212,500); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute contract - Districts 1 and 3

5324

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

 

Sheriff-Coroner:

 

3.

Approve amendment 2 to renew contract MA-060-22011007 with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. DBA Emcor Service Mesa Energy for testing, insulation, and repair of boilers and water heaters, 1/14/25 - 1/13/26 ($304,812; cumulative total $469,812); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment and future amendment under certain conditions - All Districts

 

4.

Receive and file FY 2023-24 annual Inmate Welfare Fund Revenue and Expenditure Reports - Districts 2 and 3

 

5.

Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Orange County's incorporated cities, public universities and water agencies for use of Countywide Mass Notification System, 12/30/24 - 12/30/29; and authorize Sheriff-Coroner or designee to execute MOUs - All Districts

5324

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

6.

Accept monetary donation from Ann Romano Trust for OC Animal Care ($41,817); and authorize Director or designee to execute Waiver of Final Account Pursuant to Probate Code 16064 and other related documents - All Districts

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

Clerk of the Board:

 

7.

Approve proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code Designated Filer Exhibits for Public Defender - All Districts

 

8.

Approve proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code Designated Filer Exhibits for Orange County Power Authority - Districts 3, 4 and 5

 

9.

Approve proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code Designated Filer Exhibits for Citrus Springs Charter School - District 2

 

 

County Executive Office:

 

10.

Approve seventh amended and restated Sharewell Choice Health Plan and eighth amended and restated Sharewell Retiree Health Plan and Wellwise Choice Health Plan documents; approve first amended and restated Wellwise Non-Medicare Retiree Health Plan and Wellwise Medicare Retiree Health Plan Documents, effective 1/1/25; and authorize Chief Human Resources Officer or designee to make changes under certain conditions and execute plan documents - All Districts

 

11.

Approve revised bylaws for Bridges at Kraemer Place Community Advisory Board to conform to County bylaws template, make changes to the membership criteria and allow for designation of proxy representatives - District 4

4523

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

12.

Approve contract MA-017-24011434 with Health and Human Resource Center dba Aetna Resources for Living for Employee Assistance Program, 1/1/25 - 12/31/27 ($885,300); renewable for two additional one-year terms; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute contract - All Districts

5243

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

13.

Registrar of Voters - Appoint in lieu of election on 11/5/24 qualified candidates listed in Certificate of Facts and Nominees to special district offices - All Districts

5243

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

 


III.DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items 14-S30G)

 

ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEADS

 

14.

District Attorney - Approve retroactive purchase order PO-026-25010103 for Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Microsoft Enterprise Software Licenses, 1/1/24 - 4/30/24 ($90,028) - All Districts

5423

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

 

Sheriff-Coroner:

 

15.

Approve contract MA-060-25010178 with Everbridge, Inc. for public mass notification system services, 12/31/24 - 12/30/27 ($1,180,968); renewable for two additional one-year terms; and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute contract and future amendment under certain conditions - All Districts

5324

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

16.

Approve amendment 2 to contract MA-060-22011785 with Special Services Group, LLC for hardwired Stealth V GPS advanced slap on devices, micro trackers, replacement batteries, and software connection and airtime for intelligence purposes related to narcotic investigations, 10/13/24 - 10/12/25 ($83,848; cumulative total $853,348); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment and future amendment under certain conditions - All Districts

5324

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

 

17.

Approve amendments 3 and 5 to renew subordinate contracts MA-042-22010668 with OMNI Enterprise Inc. and with U.S. Metro Group, Inc. for janitorial services, 1/1/25 - 8/31/26 ($7,500,000; aggregate total $15,000,000); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendments - All Districts

2543

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

18.

Approve amendment 13 to master contract MA-042-20011019 with various providers and individual contract with Laguna Beach Community Clinic, Inc. and amendment 15 to individual contracts with AIDS Services Foundation Orange County dba Radiant Health Centers and Shanti Orange County for HIV Care Services, 11/19/24 - 2/28/25 ($341,604; aggregate total $3,829,666; cumulative aggregate total $16,824,459); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendments - All Districts

2543

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

 

19.

Approve amendment 6 to renew contract MA-280-19010940 with Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC for terminals A, B and C passenger loading bridge and baggage handling system maintenance services, 1/14/25 - 1/13/28 ($21,282,128; cumulative total $53,993,831); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - District 5

5243

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

20.

Approve amendment 2 to renew contract MA-012-22010424 with The ACE Agency Inc. for Summer Concert and Sunset Cinema Series management services at various OC Parks facilities, 1/1/25 - 12/31/26 ($1,685,634; cumulative total $4,121,814); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

5243

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

OC PUBLIC WORKS

 

21.

Award contract MA-012-25010255 to Matcon General Engineering Inc. for William R. Mason Regional Park Pathway Improvements Project, 220-day term ($1,503,202); authorize Director or designee to execute contract; and make California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15302 - District 5

5243

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

 

Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Orange County Flood Control District:

 

22.

Approve contracts with various contractors for on-call structural engineering services, 11/19/24 - 11/18/27 ($1,500,000 each); renewable for two additional years; and authorize Director or designee to execute contracts - All Districts

5243

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

23.

Approve sponsor agreement MA-080-25010342 with Orange County Conservation Corps, five-year term ($400,000 annually; cumulative total $2,000,000); and make California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - All Districts

2543

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

OC WASTE & RECYCLING

 

24.

Approve contract MA-299-25010215 with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for Prima Zone 4 Gas Header Design at Prima Deshecha Landfill, 18-month term ($358,342); and authorize Director or designee to make minor modifications under certain conditions and execute contract - District 5

5243

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

 

25.

Approve amendment 1 to contract MA-063-22010459 for Orangewood Children and Family Center facility ($1,080,461; cumulative total $2,995,291) and contract MA-063-25010370 for Santa Ana Regional Center facility ($1,100,000) 1/1/25 - 8/31/26 with Universal Building Maintenance, LLC dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services for janitorial and day porter services; approve amendment 4 to contract MA-063-22010549 for Aging Adult Service Center facility ($501,484; cumulative total $1,191,124) and amendment 3 to contract MA-063-22010568 for Tustin Family Campus facility ($268,274; cumulative total $676,610) with Omni Enterprise, Inc. for janitorial and day porter services, terms ending 8/31/26; authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to exercise cost contingency increase not to exceed 10% under certain conditions and execute contract and amendments - Districts 2 and 3

2345

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

26.

Approve amendment 1 to contract MA-063-23010983-A1 with The Priority Center, Ending the Generational Cycle of Trauma, Inc. for Basic Needs and Placement Preparation services, 12/1/24 - 6/30/26 ($203,000; cumulative total $2,453,000); and authorize County Procurement Officer or Deputized designee to execute amendment - All Districts

5243

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

County Executive Office:

 

27.

Approve recommended positions on introduced or amended legislation and/or consider other legislative subject matters; approve 2025-2026 Legislative platform Matrix; and direct staff to return with 2025-2026 state and federal Legislative Priorities for Board adoption no later than 2/25/25 - All Districts

5243

APPROVED 2025-26 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM MATRIX AS RECOMMENDED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF P-11, P-16, P-23, CS-4, CS-26, CS-28, CS-41, CS-44, IN-12, IN-15 AND GO-16 THAT WERE PULLED FOR DISCUSSION AND SEPARATE VOTE

 

5243

APPROVED P-11 AS AMENDED TO READ "SUPPORT EFFORTS TO INCREASE PENALTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, AS WELL AS RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE EFFORTS TO PREVENT DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE."

 

5243

APPROVED P-16 AS AMENDED TO READ "SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION BETWEEN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO ADDRESS SHARED PUBLIC SAFETY AND CYBER SECURITY THREATS."

 

4523

APPROVED P-23 AS AMENDED TO READ "SUPPORT EFFORTS TO REDUCE HARM CAUSED BY GUN VIOLENCE, INCLUDING EDUCATION AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, THE ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING GUN CONTROL REGULATIONS, ELIMINATING COUNTY LIABILITY FOR THE PROVISION OF GUN SAFETY DEVICES, AND GUN BUYBACK EVENTS."

 

5324
  N

APPROVED CS-4 AS RECOMMENDED

 

5243

APPROVED CS-26 AS AMENDED TO READ "SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING FUNDING FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT LOSS OF TENANCY, PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE DIVERSE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS AND EXPANDING THE COORDINATION OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING, OR AT RISK OF EXPERIENCING, HOMELESSNESS."

 

5243

APPROVED CS-28 AS AMENDED TO READ "SUPPORT EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF HOUSING OPTIONS, INCLUDING SMALL-SCALE HOMES, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. PROMOTE THE FLEXIBLE USE OF FUNDING AND FINANCING MECHANISMS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAM AND EXPANDED DEFINITIONS OF HOMELESSNESS. SUPPORT ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MATERIALS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING."

 

2543

APPROVED CS-41 TO READ "SUPPORT PROPOSALS TO INCREASE SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR REFUGEES AND ASYLEES THAT INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, REFERRALS TO HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND ENSURE THE ABILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO RECOVER COSTS; SUPPORT EFFORTS TO SECURE FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE AFFAIRS (OIRA)."

 

5324

APPROVED CS-44 TO READ "SUPPORT FUNDING FOR SPAY/NEUTER AND MICROCHIPPING EDUCATION, VOUCHERS AND CLINICS. SUPPORT FERAL CAT TRAP, NEUTER AND RELEASE AUTHORITY."

 

2453
   N

APPROVED IN-12 TO READ "SUPPORT PROPOSALS THAT ASSIST THE COUNTY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL CLIMATE MANDATES, AND THE COUNTY'S CLIMATE GOAL INITIATIVES. SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RELATED EFFORTS TO REMEDIATE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL."

 

5243

APPROVED IN-15 TO READ "OPPOSE EFFORTS THAT WOULD ESTABLISH OR INCREASE FINES AND PENALTIES TO THE COUNTY RELATED TO ORGANICS, RECYCLING, AND PROCUREMENT TARGETS."

 

5324

APPROVED GO-16 TO READ "SUPPORT EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE THE FULL FUNDING AND EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM SERVICES AND BENEFITS, AS WELL AS INCREASE ACCESS AND IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE. IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO LEVERAGE AI TO STREAMLINE GOVERNMENT PROCESSES AND THE DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES."

 

5423

APPROVED ITEM 27 AS AMENDED DURING DISCUSSION

 

28.

Approve grant applications/awards submitted by Health Care Agency, John Wayne Airport, OC Public Works and Sheriff-Coroner and retroactive grant application/award submitted by OC Waste and Recycling in 11/19/24 grant report and other actions as recommended - All Districts

3245

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

29.

Approve lease agreement DACW09-1-23-1163 with United States Army Corps of Engineers for continued use of federal property, Ted Craig Regional Park, for public park and recreational purposes, term ending 8/31/49; and authorize Chief Real Estate Officer, or designee, in coordination with Director of OC Parks to execute subsequent documents and amendments under certain conditions; and make California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - District 4

4523

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

30.

Approve Consent to Assignment and Transfer of Corporation Stock to transfer and assign ownership of Southern Sierra Land & Cattle Company from Sheryl Lynn Edgar to David Charles Edgar II; approve amendment 3 to lease agreement with Southern Sierra Land & Cattle Company dba Santiago Equestrian Center to extend lease term, modify percentage rent, require completion of capital improvements, establish minimum tenant investment, add additional tenant maintenance obligations, and control of non-native invasive plants; 15-year term ending 12/7/42 with one additional five-year option to extend term under certain conditions; authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to execute Consent to Assignment and Transfer of Corporation Stock, amendment 3 and 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 3

3524

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S30A.

Chairman Wagner - Orange County Veterans Advisory Council --Appoint Kathryn Morrison, Mission Viejo, for term ending 11/18/26

3524

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S30B.

Vice Chairman Chaffee - Approve allocation of $25,000 from Fourth District discretionary funds for OC Free Gun Lock Program; make related findings under Government Code Section 26227; and authorize County Executive Officer or designee to negotiate and enter into agreement as necessary

4523

CONTINUED TO 12/3/24, 9:30 A.M.

 

S30C.

Supervisor Sarmiento - Direct County Executive Office, County Purchasing Office and Internal Audit Department to hire an independent external audit firm to conduct a forensic audit and investigation of all contracts directed or influenced by former Supervisor Andrew Do to review all aspects of the contracting process including vendor selection, contract management, and review current procurement and compliance policies and present findings and recommendations at a Board of Supervisors meeting or public forum; direct County Counsel and County Executive Office to review and confirm Orange County Fraud Hotline is utilizing best industry practices regarding whistleblower programs and return to the Board with recommendations on how to expand or create a new program to include best practices related to effective reporting mechanisms, safeguarding confidentiality, protecting whistleblowers, investigation of complaints, expanded anti-retaliation policy and training and awareness of new or expanded program; and direct Office of Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission to research industry best practices for implementation of an expanded Code of Ethics for Supervisors with potential enforcement mechanisms and provide recommendations to the Board for adoption

4253

CONTINUED TO 12/3/24, 9:30 A.M.

 

S30D.

Supervisor Foley - Direct County Counsel to draft an ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 09-006 related to restrictions on public contracts

5243
   N

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

 

County Executive Office:

 

S30E.

Authorize Chief Human Resources Officer to enter into Memorandum of Understanding with Institute for Local Government to participate in Non-Traditional Registered Apprenticeship Demonstration Pilot Program - All Districts

2543

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S30F.

Approve amendment 2 to contract MA-080-23010085 with PCL Construction Services, Inc. for design and construction services for Health Care Agency Campus at El Toro Project ($7,290,050; cumulative total $87,730,050); authorize Director of OC Public Works or designee to execute amendment and related documents; and authorize Chief Real Estate Officer or designee to execute Easement Deeds and other necessary documents under certain conditions - District 3 (4/5 vote of the membership)

3524

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

S30G.

Vice Chairman Chaffee - Approve Policy Regarding Commitment to Transparent and Ethical Contracting

4253

CONTINUED TO 12/3/24, 9:30 A.M.

 

IV.PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 31)

 

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

 

31.

Public Hearing to consider adopting resolution rescinding Resolution 08-090 and adopting revised rates for automobile parking at John Wayne Airport, effective 1/1/25; authorizing adjustment every two years to reflect Consumer Price Index; and making California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption findings under Public Resources Code 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 and other findings - District 5

B.O.

CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING

 

5243

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

 

RESO: 24-125

 

V.CLOSED SESSION (Items CS-1-SCS3)

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

CS-1.

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

B.O.

HELD, REPORTABLE ACTION

 

 

County Counsel:

 

SCS2.

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

B.O.

HELD, COUNTY COUNSEL READ: ON A VOTE OF 3-0, WITH VICE CHAIR CHAFFEE ABSENT, THE BOARD APPROVED THE DELEGATION OF LIMITED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE THE MATTER OF SHAWN PORIO V. COUNTY OF ORANGE, A CASE INVOLVING THE MEDICAL CARE PROVIDED TO A JAIL INMATE BY A COUNTY NURSE

 

SCS3.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Mitchel Carr v. County of Orange, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2018-00970749-CU-PO-CJC

B.O.

HELD, NO REPORTABLE ACTION

 

VI.PUBLIC, CEO, ADJOURNMENT & BOARD COMMENTS

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

Steve Rocco - Oral re: Mark McCain, son of Albertsons CEO, who framed him for a crime and murdered his family and friends died a felon and is in hell

 

Russell Carter - Oral re: Provided information that he submitted to California Highway Patrol (CHP) related to the search for the shooters in the Aiden Leos case by reconstructing the VIN number of the vehicle from the photograph released; he was unaware of the reward until he saw an article in the paper and has been trying since then to see if he qualifies for a reward based on the information he provided to the CHP

 

Nick Kolev - Oral re: Was told the problem with his passport was resolved after Supervisor Sarmiento followed up; the Clerk-Recorder would not record his document and should provide more information to the public on what documents can be recorded

 

Cheryl - Oral re: Court ready evidence was presented; EIPCA filed peremptory writ of mandate; Judicial Watch case 2-24-CV3750; District Attorney received information; United Sovereign America served cease and desist letter; numbers reported by County and State do not match; ballots received after deadline

 

Iyla Tsegin - Oral re: Conservatorship over his son Nate is example of deep corruption in Orange County where conservator was paid $158,000 per year for doing nothing for his son; resignation of Board members, judges, public defender and social workers who are all deeply corrupted

 

Bryan Kaye - Oral re: Letter from Kathy Chance thanking him for public comments at meetings, reporting of hate crimes and human trafficking; filing reports with the FBI

 

Roseann - Oral re: OC Chair of New California State, election has until December 1st to cure ballots; machines that were forced on voters can count votes 45,000 votes an hour yet it is taking more than two weeks to count ballots; bomb scare at Registrar of Voters led to evacuation of poll watchers but not the employees for 15 minutes so they can sneak in extra votes; voters choice makes elections unbelievable; investigate close races as soon as they are reported because patterns in reporting are consistent with an algorithmic result

 

Daphne Ashbrook - Oral re: Discrepancy in voting system under the Voter's Choice Act; stamping ballots received too late; the country is laughing at California because we are still counting ballots; states that require voter ID turned red while states that do not went blue

 

Eileen McDermott - Oral re: Visited the Registrar of Voters to observe and the area where ballots are opened by machine had no cameras; drop boxes are not secure; election field supervisor said elections are secure

 

Carolyn - Oral re: Opt out of Voter's Choice Act; Registrar of Voters is still processing provisional ballots; return to 1-day precinct voting with paper ballots; save money by sending ballots only to those who request to vote-by-mail, not everyone

 

Shellie Okon - Oral re: The lack of faith in the electoral process is concerning and people need to work together to resolve; why can't the County form a team to look into the elections

 

Linda M - Oral re: In California the election is still going while Florida had their results reported in a few hours; duplication of ballots that can be scanned; waste of the unused ballots that are not returned, signature verification of those that are and no reimbursement from the state for the costs

 

George A - Oral re: Observation of election at Registrar of Voters; discovered that when he went to get his real ID at the DMV, his party preference had been changed to Democrat when the DMV submitted a voter registration during that process

 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMENTS:

 

Michelle Aguirre - Oral Re: Announced Strategic Financial Plan public workshop to be held 12/12/24 at 3:00 P.M. in the County Administration South (CAS) Multi-Purpose room with a virtual event to be hosted that evening at a time to be announced; thanked County employees and wished all a happy Thanksgiving

 

ADJOURNED:2:45 P.M.

2524

Adjourned in memory of Jerry Mumford Patterson

 

3425

Adjourned in memory of Carl Nelson

 

BOARD COMMENTS:

 

Supervisor Foley - Oral re: Noted for the public that Florida is also still counting votes, and there is a known problem with DMV voter registrations sometimes changing party affiliation

 

 

***KEY***

Left Margin Notes

 

 

 

1. = Vacant

A.=Abstained

2. = Supervisor Sarmiento

X.=Excused

3. = Supervisor Wagner

N.=No

4. = Supervisor Chaffee

BO=Board Order

5. = Supervisor Foley

 

 

 

ORD.= Ordinance

 

RESO. = Resolution

 

 

Above numbers refer to Supervisorial Districts (1st number = Moved by; 2nd number = Seconded by)

 

 

Chairman, Orange County Board of Supervisors

 

 

 

 

Orange County Clerk of the Board