TO: Chair and Members of the Santiago Creek Commission
FROM: Tom Kisela, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Santiago Creek Strategic Plan Discussion.
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2. SUMMARY
For the past 50 years, numerous planning documents have been created to conserve Santiago Creek's natural resources while promoting open space and enhancing public recreational amenities. Some of these foundational planning documents include the Orange Park Acres Specific Plan, the East Orange 1975 General Plan, Lower Santiago Creek Specific Plan, the Santa Ana River - Santiago Creek Greenbelt Plan, and the Santiago Creek Greenbelt Implementation Plan. This item intends to start the conversation on creating a Santiago Creek Strategic Plan and how to coalesce the planning documents into the plan.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Discuss the creation of a Santiago Creek Strategic Plan by focusing on establishing an initial framework that will eventually incorporate previous planning documents and initiatives.
2. Approve the proposed Santiago Creek Strategic Plan framework or provide direction to City staff.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
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5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance and Promote Quality of Life in the Community
a. Renovate, maintain, develop, and/or expand public use places and spaces.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Santiago Creek Commission (SCC) was established as an advisory body to the City Council with a focus on providing general advice and recommendations on matters that include:
A. Implementation of public projects in/along the Santiago Creek Area.
B. Implementation of the Santiago Creek Plans for the Santiago Creek Area.
C. Preservation/enhancements of public open space within the Santiago Creek Area.
D. Acquisition of private property when it becomes available.
E. Preservation of the ecological, scenic, historical, and recreational resources of the Santiago Creek Area (excluding private property and parks).
F. Developing relationships with volunteer and ...
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