SR - AGR-6321 - RECREATIONAL TRAILSAGENDA ITEM
March 8, 2016
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1. SUBJECT
Agreement Regarding Recreational Trails between the City of Orange and The Roman Catholic
Bishop of Orange.
2. SUMMARY
The two trail easements described in the Agreement Regarding Recreation Trails are located on
property owned by The Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange. They are located on land located
west of Santiago Canyon Road, across the street from Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. The two trail
easements will connect to existing trails.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the Agreement Regarding Recreational Trails between the City of Orange and The
Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange and authorize the acceptance of two trail easements by
easement deed.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
There will be minimal financial impact to the City as the trails will be maintained by Orange
Park Acres (OPA).
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
3d. Enhance and promote quality of life in the community — Maintain and improve multi -modal
transportation throughout the City.
4b. Provide outstanding public service — Provide facilities and services to meet customer
expectations.
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6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Land Use Element Goal 1.0 Meet the present and future needs of all residential and business
sectors with a diverse and balanced mix of land uses.
Policy 1.7: Provide a range of open space and park amenities to meet the diverse needs of
current and new residents.
7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
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In 2007 the Catholic Diocese of Orange proposed on -site improvements to Holy Sepulcher
Cemetery including dedication of two existing recreational trails, and two proposed trails. These
on -site improvements were proposed in phases, with the trail enhancements to be constructed in
Phase 2 of the plan.
For several years, the Cemetery has allowed recreational trail users to cross a portion of their
property at their own risk. As part of the approval of the expansion project, the Cemetery
offered easements for these trails. Although the Diocese is not ready to begin Phase 2 of their
improvement plan, they have offered to move forward with the dedication of the trail easements
and construction of one new trail along Santiago Canyon Road.
The two existing trail segments are the Coyote Watch Trail and the Rattlesnake Canyon Trail.
The Coyote Watch Trail runs along the westerly edge of the Diocese's vacant property, from the
Rollercoaster Trail to Amapola Avenue. The section of the Rattlesnake Canyon Trail to be
dedicated, runs from the bottom of Rattlesnake Canyon, through undeveloped Diocese property,
up to Santiago Canyon Road.
In order to facilitate the movement of recreational trail users from the residential areas on the
west side of Santiago Canyon Road to the reservoir area, the Diocese will construct new trail
segments, and the ultimate relocation of the existing Santiago Canyon Road Horse Crossing.
The existing Horse Crossing would be relocated approximately 200' north of its current location
to the northerly Cemetery entrance, creating a controlled access point for the Cemetery at a
signalized intersection. On the west side of Santiago Canyon road, a new trail will be created
that would connect the Rattlesnake Trail Spur to the new Crossing /Intersection. On the east side
of Santiago Canyon Road, the new trail would be extended from the new Crossing /Signal to the
end of the maintenance yard. Since there is available room, the Diocese will dedicate an
easement to create a 10' wide trail. This trail would join the trail system in the Reservoir; the
paved access driveway on top of the storm drain pipe was specifically designed and constructed
per County Parks and Recreation direction, to accommodate a recreational trail at a narrow
landscaping setback, between the edge of the storm drain accesses driveway pavement and the
maintenance building.
Discussion
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange has agreed to allow two existing recreational trails on
their property for the public to use. The first trail, Coyote Watch Trail, will connect Amapola
Avenue to an existing recreational trail. The Coyote Watch Trail is approximately 480' long. The
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second trail, Rattlesnake Spur Trail, will connect the west side of Santiago Canyon Road to an
existing recreational trail. The Rattlesnake Spur Trail is approximately 250' long.
The Agreement Regarding Recreational Trails between the City of Orange and The Roman
Catholic Bishop of Orange dictates both trail easements will be for an initial term of 30 years,
followed with 5 year renewal term options. Maintenance of the trails will be by Orange Park
Association (OPA). The City of Orange and OPA will enter into a maintenance agreement
following approval of this agreement and acceptance of the trail easements by the City of
Orange.
Construction of the trail segments adjacent to Santiago Canyon Road will take place at a later
date, and once completed, this agreement will be amended to include those related easements.
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Agreement Regarding Recreational Trails
between the City of Orange and The Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange; and authorize the
acceptance of the two trail easement deeds.
8. ATTACHMENTS
• Exhibit A — Agreement Regarding Recreational Trails between the City of Orange and
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange.
• Location Map
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