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MINUTES
City of Orange
Santiago Creek Commission
January 22, 2025
The Santiago Creek Commission of the City of Orange, California convened on January 22,
2025, at 5:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E Chapman Avenue,
Orange, California.
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Chair Moeller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner Robert Baca
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present: Galera, Adams, Baca, Hillman, Knight, Tillou, and Moeller
Absent: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1. Approval of minutes of the Santiago Creek Commission Regular Meeting held on
October 23, 2024.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tillou, seconded by Commissioner Knight, to
approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Galera, Adams, Baca, Hillman, Knight, Tillou, and Moeller
Noes: None
Absent: None
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
4.1. Review and discuss the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan - Segment One
recommended projects and vision statement as well as the Santiago Creek
Strategic Plan - Segment Two area and property ownership map.
Senior Assistant to the City Manager Jack Morgan presented the staff report for the
Santiago Creek Segment One recommended projects and shared the Segment Two
area and property ownership map.
Commissioners Moeller, Baca, Hillman and Tillou reviewed their proposed projects
listed on the First Segment Planning Sheet.
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Public Speakers:
Ron Newcomb shared his visit to the Santiago Creek and highlighted natural features
of the area.
Adrienne Gladson recommended incorporation of the watershed areas into the
segment vision statement and encouraged development of active recreational areas.
Dru Whitefeather clarified the bed of the creek is federal water. He highlighted nearby
developments that may impact the trail and requested the bridge on Cannon St. be
horse accessible.
Theresa Sears is impressed with the projects proposed and suggested working groups
for each segment.
It was commission consensus that the vision statement for Segment Two should focus
on historic significance, active recreation, educational opportunities, convenient
access, improving public safety, and preservation. Additionally, Commissioners
discussed and requested city owned properties be accurately marked on the area map.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tillou, seconded by Chair Moeller, to include the
projects as presented in Segment One and incorporate the circulation element of the
General Plan. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Galera, Adams, Baca, Hillman, Knight, Tillou, and Moeller
Noes: None
Absent: None
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
The next Regular Santiago Creek Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday,
April 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
Jack rgan
Sr. istant Q th City Manager
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