TO: Chair and Members of the Santiago Creek Commission
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Review of Draft Santiago Creek Strategic Plan
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2. SUMMARY
On October 10, 2023, the Orange City Council adopted Ordinance No. 13-23. This ordinance created the Santiago Creek Commission. Formed as an advisory body to the City Council, the Santiago Creek Commission has developed a comprehensive Santiago Creek Strategic Plan that seeks to holistically implement the tasks of the Santiago Creek Commission as detailed in Ordinance No. 13-23.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Review the draft Santiago Creek Strategic Plan and provide direction to staff on any necessary changes.
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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
As an advisory body to the Orange City Council, the Santiago Creek Commission (SCC) is exclusively tasked to advise and make recommendations on:
* The implementation of public projects in/along the Santiago Creek Area.
* The implementation of the Santiago Creek Plans for the Santiago Creek Area.
* The preservation/enhancements of public open space within the Santiago Creek Area.
* The acquisition of private property when it becomes available.
* The preservation of ecological, scenic, historical, and recreational resources of the Santiago Creek.
* Relationships with volunteer and non-profit organizations and public/private agencies interested in the Santiago Creek Area.
To achieve these tasks, on July 24, 2024, the SCC separated the Santiago Creek into three segments and developed a consistent analytical framework to evaluate and recommend projects for each segment. After hearing public input and conducting a special meeting on September 26, 2024, the SCC adopted the following boundaries to delineate the three segments.
* Segment 1 - East Orange Sphere of Influence t...
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