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Council Meeting
August 12, 2025
August 12, 2025
City Council Meeting
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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION // AUGUST 12, 2025
SITE
ORANGE YARDS STUDY AREA
The Project Site encompasses approximately 120 acres in the northwest gateway area of the City of Orange, across the Santa Ana River and the City of Anaheim OC Vibe
development.
Area
Land Uses
Key Industries
Approx. 120 acres
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Mixed-Use
SC Fuels
MSI
Medical
Higher Education
Access
Highway
ARTIC
Santa Ana River Trail
PROJECT AREA
PROJECT GOALS
01 Develop a Vision
Create a Vibrant District
Encourage Place Making
Foster Economic Development
& Partnerships
Establish a Brand Identity
02 04
05 03
THE TEAM
MISSION
Our mission is to connect the city
with industry leaders, property
owners, real estate professionals,
community organizations, and
other stakeholders and establish
the foundation for strong and
long-standing partnerships that
result in an authentic and vibrant
district .
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Photo from the Workshop showing participants engaging with visioning material Photo from the Workshop showing feedback received from Table 3 ASSETS
Central location and a gateway to the city
Near OC Vibe and Angels Stadium
Regional transit facilities (Artic) nearby
Broad range of entertainment uses (Cinemark,
Escape Room, Billiards & Sports bar, Indoor Climbing Gym) Low-cost lodging (RV Park & Extended Stay America)
Emerging multi-family residential
Regional utilities (Electrical lines & Gas Terminal)
Santa Ana River Trail (approx. 70 miles)
MARKET & ZONING ANALYSIS
Key Takeaways
Housing can drive growth
Retail is about experience
Unique and innovative mixed-use
development
River-fronting experiences
Creative and adaptive re-use
Catalytic spaces
Flex Space
Retail Office
Multi-Family Industrial
OPPORTUNITIES
A VISION FOR THE GATEWAY
District
Transit-Oriented Development Connectivity
OPPORTUNITIES
A VISION FOR THE GATEWAY
Innovation & Partnerships
Riverpark Esplanade Enhanced Streetscape
THE FRAMEWORK
1 Recreation & Entertainment District
Innovation & Entrepreneurial Hub
Linear Park & Urban Trail
2 3
THE VISION
Recreation and Entertainment District
Event Park Walkable Streets Activation on West Katella Ave.GFE Aerial view of West Katella Ave/Entertainment & Recreation District - Looking NorthwestPhoto of Chicken N Pickel Entertainment Complex Aerial view of the Santa Ana Riverwalk/Entertainment District - Looking Southeast Representative view of the Riverwalk - Looking South
Riverwalk
A Pedestrian Bridge OC Riverwalk Riverfront PromenadeCB Aerial view of the Innovation Hub/Santa Ana River - Looking NortheastRepresentative view of the Innovation Hub - Looking East Innovation Hub
A Pedestrian Bridge River Embankment EsplanadeB C
Aerial view of the Collins Channel - Looking NorthwestRepresentative view of the Collins Channel - Looking Northeast Collins Channel
A Esplanade/ Linear Park Active Frontages Active Recreational Uses and Gathering SpacesC E West Katella Ave Gateway
Entrance/Innovation Plaza Paseos New Signalized Intersection Enhanced Streetscape & Gateway Aerial view of West Katella Ave/Innovation Hub - Looking Southwest Representative view of West Katella Ave - Looking East
G HFE
INNOVATION
DISTRICT
“Geographic area where leading-edge anchor
institutions and companies cluster and connect
with start-ups, business incubators and
accelerators. They are also physically compact,
transit-accessible, technically-wired and offer
mixed-use housing, office, and retail.”
Bruce Katz and Julie Wagner
Requires a clear vision and defined goals
focused on local institutional mission and
strengths.
18-hour live-work-collaborate environment –
“Village and Mixed Use Concept”
Ultimately fosters growth, job creation
and economic revitalization
Based on strong partnerships and
investment between government, industries
and academia (public-private partnerships).
SPORTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
DISTRICT
Across from OC Vibe, a potential Sports &
Entertainment District would complement OCVibe
offerings by focusing on outdoor entertainment, the
Santa Ana River revitalization, and community-
oriented uses. With a smaller scale and a more
intimate experience, it will emphasize the unique
character of the city.
A complement to OCVibe, the district would
directly benefit from the influence of this
regional hub but would target a different
market segment (population and activities)
Opportunity for existing businesses on site
to redevelop and expand?
Opportunity to connect to the Santa Ana
River Trail, parks, and open spaces and be a
major “Stop”
Opportunity to fully emphasize outdoor
entertainment and open to the river and
water activities within the proposed
embankment.
Post COVID new trends show the rise of
“Experiential Retail” designed as spaces to gather
around food, nature, performances, and art. In
addition to offering opportunities for social
interaction and instilling a sense of community,
the district should reflect architectural
uniqueness true to the City of Orange and align
with the dynamics and needs of its surroundings.
HOSPITALITY &
RETAIL DISTRICT
Experience… Experience… Experience
“Entertain at OCVibe and stay at Orange
Yards”… Opportunity to benefit from
Regional Retail but again be different in
terms of experience and market.
Define unique character and diverse
offerings that will position the district as a
destination for local hospitality and retail
(local food specialty, local goods and
products, art and craft …)
Opportunity to highlight the river experience
Implementation Action #1 -Leverage Existing Uses
+ Adaptive Reuse
+ Enhanced Frontages
+Flexible Space
Implementation Action #2 -Promote Placemaking
+ Experiential Retail
+S e n s eo fP l a c ea n dB r a n d i n g
+ Active River
Implementation Action #3 -Establish Lasting Partnerships + Events
+O u t r e a c h
+Working Group/ Steering Committee
+ Coordination
IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation Action #4 –Invest in Public Improvements + Streetscape
+ Collins Channel
+Infrastructure
Implementation Action #5 –Pursue a mix of Funding Sources + State Grants
+ Financing Districts
+ Public/Private Partnerships
IMPLEMENTATION
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THANK YOU
August 12, 2025
FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE ORANGE YARDS!
Quarterly Treasurer Report
August 2025
100% compliance with Investment Policy
US Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities (Agency CMBS) are bonds collateralized by pools of real estate loans secured by multi-family or health care properties.
Commercial paper (CP) is a short-term debt instrument that corporations issue to meet their immediate financing needs, such as covering payroll, paying suppliers, or financing inventory.
Purchase Yield - Return percentage we can expect if we hold through maturity date Still on track to approach 4% at calendar year end
Fixed Rate Annuity
Investment Opportunity
Mid Year 2025
Fixed Rate Annuity Investment Summary
From the side of an investor:
Issue a lump sum investment
You earn a guaranteed fixed interest rate
You have no exposure to market volatility in terms of underlying investments
At the end of the term, you can cash out, renew, or
roll over
Your principal and earnings are just
as secure as bonds
In Progress:
Draft Bill written and submitted to Townsend Public
Affairs
Currently awaiting end of recess for state legislators then we will pick up the conversations on authoring
and adoption of the bill
Townsend has not found any issues or concerns after
research on investment instrument
Growth - will add (at current market rates)
an extra 75-130 basis points over most bonds
Top Annuity Insurers
Company A.M. Best S&P Moody’s
Pacific Life A+ AA– Aa3
Lincoln Financial Group A+ AA– A1
Allianz Life A+ AA A1
Athene Annuity & Life A A+ A1
American Equity A– A– -
Global Atlantic A A– A3
AIG (Corebridge) A A+ A2
Great American A+ A+ A2
Northwestern Mutual A++ AA+ Aa2–Aa3
Western & Southern FG A+ AA– Aa3
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