TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Review of the Santiago Creek Commission Strategic Plan.
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2. SUMMARY
On October 10, 2023, the Orange City Council adopted Ordinance No. 13-23, creating the Santiago Creek Commission. Established as an advisory body to the City Council, the Santiago Creek Commission has been charged with recommending projects in and along the Santiago Creek Area. To achieve this task, the Santiago Creek Commission has developed a comprehensive strategic plan for the City Council's consideration.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Adopt the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life.
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology.
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:
* Implementation of public projects in/along the Santiago Creek Area.
* Implementation of the Santiago Creek Plans for the Santiago Creek Area.
* Preservation/enhancement of public open space within the Santiago Creek Area.
* Acquisition of private property when it becomes available.
* Preservation and/or enhancement of the ecological, scenic, historical, and recreational resources of the Santiago Creek (excluding private property and parks).
* Developing relationships with volunteer and non-profit organizations and public and private agencies interested in the Santiago Creek Area.
In lieu of providing intermittent recommendations on a as-needed basis, the SCC applied a proactive approach and developed a comprehensive set of recommendations via a strategic plan (Plan). Understanding that projects for west Orange may be significantly different for projects in east Orange, the SCC separated the Santiago Creek (Cr...
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