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Foothills Sentry Page 2 SEPTEMBER 2024 Give us a call at 714-282-0828 We’re local in Orange, CA | jadtec.com jadtec.com $ 15 95 /mo as low as SECURITY JADTEC HELPING YOU PROTECT WHAT MATTERS MOST ACO 4202 ahead by the governing agencies with jurisdiction over the pro- posed project, with the exception of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality District. That agency was preparing to conduct an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the project, con- vinced by hundreds of letters and resident comments that a full EIR was necessary. In a surprise announcement July 24, Orange reported that Chandler had agreed to give the reclaimed mine pit to the city if it was allowed to expand its busi- ness footprint and store building material in concrete bays border- ing Santiago Canyon Road. The city expressed its willingness to add an amendment to the site’s sand and gravel zoning and issue a Conditional Use Permit to ac- commodate the sale of building materials and landscape supplies in conjunction with the existing nursery. Mutual benefits The stored gravel, granite, soil, wood chips and mulch will be limited to a height of 12 feet., and will be separated from Santiago Canyon Road and an existing bike path by a row of palm trees. The city notes that the acqui- sition of the “Chandler pit” and abutting Santiago Creek Corri- dor will complement a number of greenbelt plans envisioned for that area, dating back to the 1970s, that call for it to remain as a protected open space for habitat and modest recreation. The terms of the agreement with Chandler prohibit any development on the parcel, and, if at any time, the city fails to honor that, the company may buy back the property for $1. East Orange resident Bonnie Robinson told the planning com- mission that she was “thrilled and excited” by the agreement. “That property has been left un- disturbed for 60 years,” she said. “It’s not what one would think of as a pit. It’s home to many spe- cies; it’s a wildlife corridor and used for flood control.” She also noted that she welcomed the ex- pansion of Blue Ribbon Nursery as it is a business that benefits the community. "Preserve land" continued from page 1 Those attending the CareCenter re-opening included, from left, Or- ange Councilwoman Kathy Tavoularis, HomeAid OC Executive Direc- tor Gina Cunningham, Supervisor Don Wagner, family members Ivan Galindo and Jennie Galindo, Orange Mayor Dan Slater, Chief of Staff for Supervisor Doug Chaffee Al Jabbar, and Policy Advisor for Supervi- sor Vicente Sarmiento Carlos Venezuela. HomeAid OC celebrates grand re-opening and $1.3 million donation HomeAid Orange County, the nonprofit helping people experi- encing or at risk of homelessness, celebrated the grand re-opening of its Family CareCenter in the City of Orange, July 31, and a million-dollar donation. HomeAid was joined by City of Orange partners, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Donald P. Wagner and Chief of Staff for Supervisor Doug Chaffee Al Jab- bar, City of Orange Mayor Dan Slater and Councilmember Kathy Tavoularis, members of the com- munity, HomeAid families and operating partner H.I.S. OC. The CareCenter opened in July 2017 to provide emergency beds to families who find themselves without shelter. Over the early summer, the Center underwent renovations, including upgrading the sewer system, minor bath- room upgrades, revamping the family sleeping areas, deep clean- ing and repainting the interior of the building, and refreshing land- scaping outside. H.I.S. OC was brought on to help manage the Center and ensure families are taken care of. HomeAid’s pre- vious partner Mercy helped find housing for all families displaced by the improvements. Additionally, the attendees cel- ebrated the nearly $1.3 million that the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Continuum of Care Board, along with vari- ous donors, provided to ensure HomeAid Orange County can continue supporting families ex- periencing homelessness for the next year. Championed by Chairman Wagner and supported by Vice Chairman Chaffee, $500,000 of Third District discretionary funds, and $250,000 from Or- ange County’s Continuum of Care Board, was allocated to the organization. “We are grateful to our part- ners, the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Continuum of Care Board, the many funders, and especially Chairman Wag- ner’s dedication to ensuring that Orange County families facing homelessness receive the critical assistance they need,” said Gina Cunningham, Executive Direc- tor, HomeAid Orange County. “We look forward to welcoming families back to the Family Care- Center, where we know they can continue rebuilding their lives and thrive.” HomeAid develops housing for other nonprofits and public entities that provide services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. HomeAid's pri- mary function is to serve as the developer, managing the con- struction process to completion through every phase, including land acquisition, funding, exteri- or design, entitlements, construc- tion, interior design and land- scaping. To date, the CareCenter has provided refuge for 1,485 individuals experiencing home- lessness, meeting their needs for shelter, food and safety. The blue line indicates the parcel that will be deeded to Orange. Needed lot line adjustments, that will be made after city council approval, may alter the final configuration.