During a recent government meeting, several key contracts and amendments were approved, focusing on infrastructure and social services in Orange County.

The board unanimously approved an amendment to a contract with Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC for design services related to the Orange County Youth Transition Center. Additionally, an amendment was approved for Veneer Construction Management, Inc. to provide construction management services for the same project. Both amendments were executed without opposition.

In the realm of waste management, the board approved a contract with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for the design and phase of the groundwater protection and stockpile project at the Frank Al Barman Landfill. This contract also received unanimous support. Furthermore, an amendment to a contract with SCA of Calc for street sweeping services was approved, allowing for minor modifications under certain conditions.

A significant discussion arose regarding a non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maximus, Inc. for healthcare options services related to Medi-Cal managed care plans. Concerns were raised about data security, particularly in light of past cybersecurity incidents involving Medicare. A speaker highlighted Maximus's substantial net worth and the potential risks associated with outsourcing sensitive data management. County officials reassured the board that any systems used by Maximus would be under strict county control, ensuring that they do not have direct access to sensitive county systems.

The meeting also addressed legislative matters, including support for a Veterans Cemetery grants program application submitted by the California Department of Veterans Affairs for a Southern California Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim Hills.

Lastly, a speaker raised concerns about the safety of lithium battery storage, citing incidents of fires caused by such batteries. The speaker urged the board to consider the implications of storing lithium batteries in residential areas, emphasizing the potential hazards involved.

Overall, the meeting underscored the county's commitment to infrastructure development and social services while addressing community safety concerns.