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Council Addresses E-Verify On Mon., June 18, the Mission Viejo council will consider a proposal written by City Attorney Bill Curley to repeal the ordinance requiring city contractors to use E-Verify. The Internet database is used to verify that employees are eligible to work in the United States. Mission Viejo was the first city in California to require that city contractors use E-Verify to ensure the eligibility of workers. When then-councilman John Paul Ledesma brought the issue to the council in 2005, it passed with a 5-0 vote. In 2011, the state legislature approved AB 1236, which prohibits mandating that employers use E-Verify. While Curley's proposal is one way of dealing with the state's decision, Mission Viejo resident Steve Serra is proposing that the city suspend using E-Verify while keeping the language of the ordinance on the books. Such preservation of the philosophy would make it available for other cities to implement E-Verify (however, not in California) and retain Mission Viejo’s record of pioneering the ordinance. Serra was instrumental in getting the Mission Viejo council to approve this ordinance in 2005. He has been a leader for obeying laws regarding immigration. Curley's proposal can be found in the support materials for Agenda Item No. 27: http://dms.cityofmissionviejo.org/sirepub/agdocs.aspx?doctype=agenda&itemid=34380 or here Serra's proposal can be found in the support materials for Agenda Item No. 29: or here Mission Viejo residents have an opportunity to express their opinions by attending the council meeting and making public comments, or they can send an email to all five council members by addressing it to khamman@cityofmissionviejo.org |
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SRA Meets on June 21 Saddleback Republican Assembly will host Capistrano Unified School District Trustee Ellen Addonizio as its guest speaker on Thurs., June 21, at 7:00 p.m. The group meets at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo. Addonizio will present information about CUSD’s financial status. Recent developments include the district’s $50-million deficit and an advance of money due from the state to pay bills for June. A longtime Mission Viejo resident, Addonizio is a certified public accountant. She was first elected as a CUSD trustee in 2006. She and two other candidates successfully ran on a reform platform after district officials spent $50 million on a 126,000-sq.-ft. headquarters in San Juan Capistrano. The reform-minded board maintained a balanced budget until after the November 2010 election when union-backed trustees took control as the new majority. SRA President Dale Tyler described the program for the June 21 meeting. He said, “I asked Trustee Addonizio to speak on CUSD finances, particularly the union contract.” Tyler indicated attendees will learn how the district went so quickly from having a balanced budget to going broke. Tyler added, “CUSD is one of the largest employers in south Orange County, and the impact would be widespread if it couldn’t meet payroll.” The union-supported board majority faces adding furlough days and other ways to cut instruction if it chooses to preserve the union’s pay schedule and pension benefits, including more than $200,000 per year for a union president. SRA meets on the third Thursday of each month except July, August and December. Meetings are open to the public, and admission is free of charge. For additional information, contact Tyler at (949) 360-1717 or edt@tylerent.com |
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Opt Out of Smart Meters As many people know, I am adamantly opposed to the Southern California Edison Smart Meters. I have written in the past about the potential health issues they could cause. In addition they are a direct invasion of privacy, could be hacked into, and will lead to “Time of Use Billing” (which will force you to pay higher rates at peak use times). I have chosen to be put on the Delay List for these and other reasons. I also know the Advice Letter (AL) sent to rate payers by Edison has been suspended for 120 days. ( http://www.sce.com/NR/sc3/tm2/pdf/2726-E.pdf )
Now Edison has sent letters to those on The Delay List stating to Opt Out will cost you a one-time fee of $75.00 and a monthly fee of $10.00 to read your meter. Now there is some controversy if this fee has been suspended or not. I do know the Advice Letter of transmittal sent to you by Edison has been suspended for 120 days, but Edison insists that their fees have not been suspended – a strange kind of doublethink. We can thank the Consumers Power Alliance (CPA) for getting this suspension. CPA is a coalition of concerned citizens and organizations dedicated to the promotion and support of America's safe, reliable, cost-efficient and secure energy production, supply and delivery systems, who have banded together to oppose the rushed deployment of wireless smart meters and global smart grid as reckless, eco-toxic and dangerous. http://www.consumerspoweralliance.com/ For more details see this article: http://burbankaction.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/consumer-power-puts-sce-smart-meter-fees-on-temporary-hold/ This is the Advice Letter (AL) Suspension Notice: http://www.sce.com/NR/sc3/tm2/pdf/2726-E.pdf My research shows that the federal legislation encouraged but did not mandate Smart Meter Installation. In addition, nothing was ever directed that it be wireless. Thus, it could be hard-wired. The wireless aspects bring the potential for health-related problems including cancer.
For those who are not aware of the workings of these meters, here is an explanation of their mechanics and why they are such a health risk: First though I know as a Ham Radio Operator that licensing is required to broadcast on the bands being used. This means the utility companies are installing a federally regulated transmitter on homes without permission. Does the fact that the utility company is the end user allow this to happen? These devices come under Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. A lot of Part 15 reads that if you cause interference you have to remedy it. Also, if you own the device and control it you are responsible. In this case, the homeowner does not do either of these. So I interpret that to mean in this case Edison is responsible, and I doubt if they are licensed. In addition I have found:
Analysis input assumptions: Smart Meters [SK9AMI-4] have two RF transmitters (antennas) and are the type of Smart Meters typically installed on most buildings. They contain two antennas that transmit RF signals (916 MHz LAN and 2405 MHz Zigbee). The antennas CAN transmit simultaneously, and thus the maximum RF exposure is determined by the summation of power densities (from the FCC Certification Exhibit titled RF Exposure Report for FCC ID: SK9AMI-4). Model SK9AMI-4 transmits on 915 MHz is designated as LAN Antenna Gain for each model. 1. Transmitter Power Output (TPO) used is as shown on the grant issued by the Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB). 2. Antenna gain in dBi (decibels compared to an isotropic radiator) used comes from the ACS Certification Exhibit. 3. Collector Meters [SK9AMI-2A] have three RF transmitters (antennas) and are installed where the utility needs them to relay RF signals from surrounding Smart Meters in a neighborhood. Collector meters contain a third antenna (GSM 850 MHz, 915 MHz LAN and 2405 MHz Zigbee). Collector meters can be placed on any building where a collector meter is needed to relay signals from the surrounding area. Estimates of the number of collector meters vary between one per 500 to one per 5000 Smart Meters. Collector meters will thus “piggyback” the RF signals of hundreds or thousands of Smart Meters through the one collector meter. In a collector meter, only two of the three antennas can transmit simultaneously (the 915 MHz LAN and the GSM 850 MHz (from the FCC Certification Exhibit titled RF Exposure Report for FCC ID: SK9AMI-2A). Conditions Influencing Radiofrequency Radiation Level Safety: Finally, some meters will have higher RF emissions because – as collector units – their purpose is to collect and resend the RF signals from many other meters to the utility. A collector meter is estimated to be required for every 500 to 5000 buildings. Each collector meter contains three, rather than two, transmitting antennas. This means higher RF levels will occur on and inside buildings with a collector meter, and significantly more frequent RF transmissions can be expected. At present, there is no way to predict whose property will be used for installation of collector meters. People who are visually reading the wireless meters “by sight” or are visually inspecting and/or reading the digital information on the faceplate may have their eyes and faces only inches from the antennas. This could lead to assorted health issues. F. K. ( Joe ) Holtzman |
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Non-government Events Following is a sampling of events and activities that are not funded by taxpayers or promoted by the Nanny State. Please support private enterprise and non-profit groups. Concert and festival, Fieldfest, Fri., June 22, 7:00 p.m., free event sponsored by Kingsfield Church, music by Leeland with Moi and My Double My Brother, Laguna Hills Sports Complex, 2555 Alicia Parkway, (949) 679-1000, http://www.kingsfieldchurch.org/fieldfest/ Mariachis at the Mission on Sat., June 23, 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., second and fourth Saturdays each month, free with paid admission to the Mission, Central Courtyard, Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://www.missionsjc.com/ Philippine Fiesta, Sat., June 23, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., St. Kilian Church, eighth annual dinner dance, including music by Side Street band, St. Kilian parish hall, 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 770-0820, http://www.stkilianchurch.org Concerts at Lake Mission Viejo begin June 23 with Grand Funk Railroad. Other concerts include Allen Stone on July 7, Three Dog Night on July 21, Hunter Hayes on Aug. 4, Leon Russell on Aug. 18 and Hanson on Sept. 1. Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and are limited to lake association members and their guests. Call or visit the website for information, 949-770-1313, ext. 311, or http://www.lakemissionviejo.org Sawdust Art Festival opens June 29 on the festival grounds, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-3030, http://www.sawdustartfestival.org Mount of Olives Church, “Share – Food Collection,” Sun., July 1, bring non-perishable food items and place them in marked bins around campus, collecting for South County Outreach and Southwest Community Center, Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 837-7467, http://www.info@moochurch.com Art exhibit, “Sacred Gold: Pre-Hispanic Art of Colombia,” through July 1, Bowers Museum, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714-567-3600, http://www.bowers.org Pageant of the Masters, July 7 through Aug. 31, 8:30 p.m. performances, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (800) 487-3378, http://www.pageanttickets.com “Taming of the Shrew,” through July 8, American Coast Theater Company, Vanguard University. Show times are 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Lyceum Theater, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, (714) 619-6424, http://www.actctickets.com Art exhibit, through Oct. 7, featuring the work of Peter Bo Rappmund, a Laguna Beach film and video artist, with his new “Ex-pose” series. Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8971, http://www.lagunaartmuseum.org Movies, Edwards Kaleidoscope Stadium 10 in Mission Viejo, 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy, (949) 582-4020, get show times, watch movie trailers, see what's coming soon at http://www.moviefone.com/theater/edwards-kaleidoscope-stadium-10/32/showtimes Big Bucks Bingo, Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. early bird and 6:45 p.m. regular games, Mission Viejo Elks Lodge, Marguerite and La Paz, Mission Viejo, 949-830-3557. Fun with Chalk, The 13th annual Street Painting Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15, 2012, featuring re-creations of the Old Masters and original works, all by noted artists from all over the world and all created on the asphalt surface of the Bell Tower Community Center in Rancho Santa Margarita. For more information see http://www.funwithchalk.org |
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Political and Government Events Calendar Orange County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tues., June 19, 9:30 a.m., Board Hearing Room, First Floor, 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, (714) 834-3100. http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Government/Board%20of%20Supervisors/Meeting%20Schedule Moulton Niguel Water District meetings: Finance and I.T. on Wed., June 20, 9:00 a.m., Board of Directors on Thurs., June 21, 5:30 p.m., 27500 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, (949) 831-2500, http://www.mnwd.com/board-of-directors/agenda.aspx Capistrano Valley Republican Women Federated, Wed., June 20, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., guest speaker will be Dr. Barbara Stone, Marbella Country Club, 30800 Golf Club Drive, San Juan Capistrano, RSVP to Sue Schultz, (949) 240-6799, esue39@cox.net Saddleback Republican Assembly, Thurs., June 21, 7:00 p.m., guest speaker will be Ellen Addonizio, trustee, Capistrano Unified School District. SRA meets on third Thursdays at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Jacaranda Room-B, Mission Viejo. For information call (949) 360-1717. Santa Margarita Water District meetings: Finance Committee Meeting on Fri., June 22, 7:30 p.m.; Board of Directors will meet on Wed., June 27, 7:00 p.m., 26111 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, (949) 459-6420, http://www.smwd.com Concert at the Nixon Library, Sun., June 24, winners of the Orange County Musical Arts competition. Doors open at 1:15 p.m., and concerts begin at 2:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Concerts are free and open to the public. Schedule is subject to change. Richard Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, (714) 464-1161, http://events.nixonfoundation.org/concerts/ South Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees, Mon., June 25. Meeting times unless otherwise posted: open session convenes at 5 p.m., followed by adjournment to closed session, open session reconvenes at 6:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., adjournment by 9:00 p.m. Ronald Reagan Board of Trustees Room, Room 145, Health Sciences/District Offices Building, Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, (949) 582-4999, https://www.socccd.edu El Toro Water District meetings: Engineering, Finance, Insurance Committee on Tues., June 26, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; Board of Directors on Thurs., June 28, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ETWD, 24251 Los Alisos Blvd., Lake Forest, (949) 837-0660, http://www.etwd.com/ Saddleback Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees, Tues., June 26, Board Workshop at 3:00 p.m. and Regular Meeting/Budget Approval at 6:30 p.m., district office, 25631 Peter Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, (949) 586-1234. The next regular board meeting will be on Tues., June 12. http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us/ Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees, Public Hearing on Wed., June 27, 7:00 p.m., CUSD’s 2012-2013 proposed budget, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, agenda and supporting documentation are published on the website 72 hours prior to a meeting, (949) 234-9200, http://capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/ ACT for America, Mission Viejo Chapter, will meet on Mon., July 9, 7:30 p.m., program to be announced. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., and the meeting begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. Program to be announced. ACT meets at the Norman P. Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo. |
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The Buzz An ordinance regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones is back on the agenda for the June 18 Mission Viejo City Council meeting. This ordinance has potential liabilities for property owners in the designated fire zones. From an email forwarded to this blog alerting residents: “Once again, the staff report fails to disclose the legal ramifications to the homeowners and the duties of the Orange County Fire Authority, so here is the Government Code link that applies to Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=gov&group=51001-52000&file=51175-51189 . Of particular importance is Government Code Section 51182. This is the code section that needs to be disclosed by a seller on all real estate transactions and gives very specific details on maintenance requirements of the property owner.” *** Only three council members will vote on the fire zone issue after Councilmen Frank Ury and Dave Leckness recused themselves, although neither lives in the fire zone areas being discussed. Councilwoman Trish Kelley, Cathy Schlicht and Rhonda Reardon will make the decision, and a 3-0 vote is needed to adopt an ordinance. In February, a similar situation occurred in Laguna Niguel when three of their five council members recused themselves because they live in the affected areas. Laguna Niguel did not approve any ordinance and concluded there were no negative consequences of the council’s action/inaction. *** Those who oppose SB 48 have 30 days left to put CLASS Act on the ballot. Organizers are trying to do what many say cannot be done -- gather almost 700,000 signatures without a million-dollar budget. SB 48 uses all social science curricula, including history books and other instructional materials, to teach children as young as five to accept and endorse transgenderism, bisexuality and homosexuality. SB 48 has been misrepresented to the public and passed as a bill aimed to end bullying. SB 48 went into effect in January 2012. To get involved, visit the website, http://www.stopsb48.com/ *** June 5 Primary Election results: the OC Registrar of Voters provided no link after June 15 to show if any votes remain uncounted in Orange County. Some contests for OC GOP Central Committee seats were close, but no outcome has changed from the last report on this blog, http://missionviejoca.org/html/entireissue19.html *** The 45th Congressional District candidates in the Primary were Republican Congressman John Campbell, liberal Democrat Sukhee Kang and John Webb, who changed to Republican in 2011 to run for office. Campbell, who usually casts conservative votes, angered family-values supporters with his 2010 vote to end Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Those who recruited Webb included anarchists and other non-Republicans who got a sham candidate into the race and then tricked people into voting for him – not as a protest vote against Campbell but with a pretense Webb was a vetted Republican conservative. Webb changed his voter registration two times in four years. He claimed he changed to Republican in 2010, but voter information shows 2011. A candidate for Congress might not want to remember how recently he became a “Republican,” but he should at least remember where he lives. Webb lives in Dove Canyon, not Rancho Santa Margarita. In his speeches, he made jokes about his candidacy, lack of money and support, and he offered no examples his community leadership claims. Legitimate candidates have campaigns, and credible voter guides do not tout sham candidates. |
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