HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-23-2025 Minutes SCCAPPROVED BY THE SANTIAGO CREEK COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 22, 2025
MINUTES
City of Orange
Santiago Creek Commission
July 23, 2025
The Santiago Creek Commission of the City of Orange, California convened on July 23, 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 Michael Knight
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present: Galera, Adams, Baca, Hillman, Knight, Tillou, and Moeller
Absent: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
Jeff Haysom is interested in a community teaching garden in East Orange, specifically
in the Grijalva Park open area.
Marc Kenton shared his concerns about the unhoused and speeding e-bikes he
regularly encounters on trails.
Jensen Hallstrom would like to see ecological conservation efforts for ancient
sycamore trees lining Santiago Creek.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Approval of minutes of the Santiago Creek Commission Regular Meeting held on
April 23, 2025.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tillou, seconded by Commissioner Adams, to
approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Calera, Adams, Baca, Hillman, Knight, Tillou, and Moeller
Noes: None
Absent: None
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4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
4.1 Review and discuss the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan - Segment Three vision
statement.
Senior Assistant to the City Manager Jack Morgan presented the staff report.
Public Speakers:
Jensen Hallstrom would like to see native vegetation, ancient sycamore ecological
opportunities and native trees referenced in the vision statement
Les Hall suggested water should be considered in the vision statement.
Peter Wetzel likes and endorses the vision plan.
Joel Robinson suggested this segment include considerations for supporting local
wildlife.
Commissioners discussed an overarching version of the vision statement focusing on
natural habitat, wildlife, water, and continuing items from Segment Two.
Commissioners requested that history, recreation and natural vegetation be
incorporated. Discussed the potential inclusion of creating connected a trail system.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tillou, seconded by Commissioner Adams to
approve the Segment Three vision statement. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Calera, Adams, Baca, Hillman, Knight, Tillou, and Moeller
Noes: None
Absent: None
4.2 Review and discuss the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan - Segment Three
recommended projects.
Senior Assistant to the City Manager Jack Morgan presented the staff report.
Vice Chair Calera reviewed proposed projects in her Segment Three Planning Sheet
report.
Public Speakers:
Jensen Hallstrom suggested including a map highlighting ancient sycamore trees in the
region.
Joel Robinson suggested habitat restoration should be addressed by specialists and
biologists.
Les Hall emphasized a focus on wildlife and water.
Commissioners requested an exhibit from the Orange County Water District about the
water network that would support the OC Vibe project. Suggested historical markers
with creek history specifically identifying the former China Town site, providing
information about Native American tribes in the area and mapping the ancient
sycamore trees.
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Written Comments:
Lisa May submitted an ecomment supporting opportunities to beautify/maintain the
area to increase recreational usage and is opposed to a remote control car and bike
track.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Galera, seconded by Commissioner Tillou to
incorporate the Segment 3 projects as presented with the additional recommendations
of: 1) removal of the remote control car and bike pump track; 2) the separation of
multi-modal trails in specific areas; and 3) the inclusion of a water network map which
supports the OC Vibe project. 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 6:38 p.m.
The next Regular Santiago Creek Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday,
October 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
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