AREA “W”
1. Both sides of Madison Ave. from Wayfield St. to the cul-de-sac.
2. Both sides of Orange Grove Ave. from Wayfield St. to the westerly property lines of 1743/1744
3. E. Orange Grove Ave.
4. East side Wayfield St. between Orange Grove Ave. and the southerly property lines of 550/555 Wayfield St.
5. West side of Wayfield St. between Orange Grove Ave. and Madison Ave.
AREA “X”
1. South side of Collins Ave. from Hart St. to 2842 E. Collins Ave.
AREA “Y”
1. Both sides N. Citrus St. from Walnut Ave. to W. Sycamore Ave.
AREA “Z”
1. Both sides of Sycamore Ave. from Rancho Santiago Blvd. to Richard St.
2. Both sides Rancho Santiago Blvd. from the south city limits to Silverleaf Ave.
3. Both sides of Silverleaf Ave. from Rancho Santiago Blvd. to Richard St.
4. Both sides of Christine St. from Silverleaf Ave. to Sycamore Ave.
5. Both sides of Richard St. from Silverleaf Ave. to Sycamore Ave.
AREA “AA”
1. Both sides of Ryals Ln. from the West City limit to Bob White Way.
2. East side of Bob White Way between Ryals and Partridge Ln.
3. Both sides of the 200 Block of Renee St.
4. Both sides of Avenida Palmar, from west City limits to N. Thora St.
5. Both sides of Sandpiper Circle.
AREA “AB”
1. Both sides of Mallard Street, from 985 N. Mallard St. to Jackson Ave.
AREA “AC”
1. Both sides of Via Lardo Avenue from Hewes Street to easterly terminus.
AREA “AD”
1. East side of Swidler Place from Chapman Avenue to Almond Avenue.
2. Both sides of Almond Avenue from Swidler Place to Olympia Way. 300
Exhibit A
OPPORTUNITY AREA “1”
1. Both sides of Lilac Ln. from Culver Ave. to Orchard Ave.
2. Both sides of Plum Ln. from Culver Ave. to Orchard Ave.
3. Both sides of Orchard Ave. from Flower St. to the easterly terminus of the street.
4. Both sides of Bedford Rd. between Culver Ave. and La Veta Ave.
5. Both sides of Devon Rd. between Palmyra Ave. and Culver Ave. (permit parking between the hours 4:00p.m. and 9:00a.m.)
6. Both sides of Crest Rd. between Palmyra Ave. and Culver Ave.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “2”
1. Both sides of Fairway Dr. from Cambridge St. to Tustin St.
2. Both sides of Young Cir. south of Fairway Dr.
3. Both sides of Greenview Dr. south of Fairway Dr.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “3”
1. Wayfield St. between Palm Ave. and Walnut Ave.
2. Palm Ave. between Park Ln. and Wayfield St.
3. Park Ln. between Dana Pl. and Palm Ave.
4. Wayfield Cr. south of Palm Ave.
5. Both sides of Mount Vernon Ave. between Wayfield St. and Le May Ct.
6. Both sides of Park Ln. between Mount Vernon Ave. and Sycamore Ave.
7. Both sides of Martha Ave. east of Park Ln.
8. Both sides of Sycamore Ave. between Wayfield St. and Highland St.
9. Both sides of Highland St. between Sycamore Ave. and south terminus.
10. Both sides of Wayfield St. from Chapman Ave. north to include the cul-de-sac.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “4”
1. Both sides of Trenton Ave. from the westerly property lines of 331 E. Trenton Ave. and 1482 N.
Grant St. to Shaffer St.
2. Both sides of Trenton Ave., from Shaffer St to Cleveland St.
3. Both sides of Grant St. from Trenton Ave. to the cul-de sac.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “5”
1. Both sides of Greengrove St. from Meats Ave. to the southern terminus.
2. Both sides of Del Mar Ave. from Cambridge St. to Greengrove St.
3. South side of Meats Ave., from Cambridge St. to Greengrove St. 301
Exhibit B
EXHIBIT B
The following are descriptions of preemptively established permit parking opportunity areas approved by the City Council and are subject to Chapter 10.30 of the Orange Municipal Code. Any additions or deletions to the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program shall be made by amending this Master Resolution.
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD PERMIT PARKING OPPORTUNITY AREA “A”
Generally bounded by Lomita Avenue to the north, Cypress Street to the west, Chapman Avenue to the south, and Cambridge Street to the east, as shown in Exhibit C.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “1”
To the north, Opportunity Area “1” is comprised of the area bounded by Sycamore Avenue. To the west, Opportunity Area “1” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the 57 Freeway.
To the south, Opportunity Area “1” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the 22 Freeway from the 57 Freeway to Bedford Road, and La Veta Avenue from Bedford Road to Main Street. To the east, Opportunity Area “1” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, the east side of Bedford Road from the 22 Freeway to La Veta Avenue; and bounded by, but does not include, Main Street from La Veta Avenue to Sycamore Avenue.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “2”
To the north, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the Santiago Creek Bike Trail. To the west, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Cambridge Street. To the south, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the 22 Freeway. To the east, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Tustin Street.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “3”
To the north, Opportunity Area “3” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the Walnut Avenue. To the west, Opportunity Area “3” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, Wayfield Street from Walnut Avenue to Palm Avenue and Wayfield Street from Chapman Avenue to the northern terminus of Wayfield Street. To the south, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Chapman Avenue. To the east, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the 55 Freeway and Le May Court.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “4”
To the north, Opportunity Area “4” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, Trenton Avenue. To the west, Opportunity Area “4” is comprised of the area bounded by the western property line of 331 East Trenton Avenue. To the south, Opportunity Area “4” is comprised of the area bounded by the prolongation of the southern property line of 1411 North Shaffer Street and 1412 North Shaffer Street. To the east, Opportunity Area “4” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Cambridge Street.
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Exhibit B
OPPORTUNITY AREA “5”
To the north, Opportunity Area “5” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, the south side of Meats Avenue. To the west, Opportunity Area “5” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Cambridge Street. To the south, Opportunity Area “5” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, Del Mar Avenue and the southern terminus of Greengrove Street. To the east, Opportunity Area “5” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, Greengrove Street.
OPPORTUNITY AREA “6”
Opportunity Area “6” is generally bounded by Almond Avenue to the north, Cypress Street to the west, Palmyra Avenue to the south, and Shaffer Street to the east, as shown in Exhibit I. 303
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CITY OF ORANGE
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E Wilson Ave
N Shaffer St
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N Cambridge St
N Grand St
N California St
E Trenton Ave
E Barkley Ave
E Hoover Ave
E Hoover Ave
E Adams Ave
E Adams Ave
N Lemon St
E Chestnut Ave
E Vanowen Ave
E Collins Ave
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CITY OF ORANGE
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APPRO\/ED BY TI{E CITY TRjAFFIC COMMTSSION ON AUGUST 1_3, 2025
MINUTES - FINAL
City of Orange
City Traffic Commission
June 11 , 2025
The Traffic Commission of the City of Orange, California convened on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, al 5:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
,1, OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Chair Feliz called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m
,1,1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Feliz led the flag salute.
1,2 ROLL CALL
Present: Ricci, Barbeito, Hamilton, Reddinq, and Feliz
Absent: Juriis, and Chavarria
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
3. APPROVALOF MINUTES
3.'t. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange Traffic Commission Regular Meeting held on April 09,2025.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Ricci, seconded by Commissioner approve minutes as presented.The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ricci, Barbeito, Hamilton, Reddino, and Feliz
Noes: None
Absent: Juriis, and Chavarria
NEW BUSINESS
Barbeito, to
4. 4.1. lnstallation of blue curb at 1025 E. Chalynn Avenue. 2 A motion was made by Chair Feliz, seconded by Vice Chair Ricci, installation of approximately 22 feet of blue curb along the frontage of Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aves: Ricci, Barbeito, Hamilton, Reddinq, and Feliz
Noes: None
Absent: Juriis, and Chavarria
to approve the
1025 E. Chalynn
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4.2. 4.3.
4.4. Request for permit parking on both sides of E. Via Lardo Avenue from S. Hewes Street to easterly terminus.
Public Speakers
Maria Chavez spoke in support; however expressed concerns with potential parking imapacts on Philo Avenue.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Ricci, to: 1) Approve the implementation of permit parking on E. Via Lardo Avenue from S. Hewes Street to easterly terminus. 2) Forward to the City Council for final action. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ricci, Barbeito, Hamilton, Reddinq, and Feliz
Noes: None
Absent: Juriis, and Chavarria
Request for permit parking on the east side of S. Swidler Place from E. Chapman Avenue to E. Almond Avenue, and both sides of E. Almond Avenue from S, Swidler Place to S. Olympia Way.
Public Soeakers
Kelley Bingel spoke in support; however expressed concerns with parking impacts and including Burley Avenue into the permit parking program.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Ricci, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to: 1) Approve the implementation of permit parking along the east side of S. Swidler Place from E. Chapman Avenue to E. Almond Avenue. 2) Approve the implementation of permit parking on both sides of E. Almond Avenue from S. Swidler Place to S. Olympia Way. 3) Forward to the City Council for final action. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aves: Ricci, Barbeito, Hamilton, Reddinq, and Feliz
Noes: None
Absent: Juriis, and Chavarria
Time limits and curb restrictions related to paid parking in Old Towne Vice Chair Ricci recused himself from item 4.4 due to a potential conflict of interest with nearby properties and left the meeting at 5:46 p.m.
Public Speakers
The following raised concerns regarding developing potential parking exemptions for certain residents, employees, and visitors of the affected area: Jennifer Martinez, Gabriela Garcia, Bill Bland, and Julie Turner.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Chair Feliz to, adopt Resolution No. TC 02-2025. A Resolution of the Traffic Commission of the City of Orange for the establishment of parking time limits, loading zones and curb restriction on public streets and City owned lots identified in Chapter '10.40.030 of the orange Irilunicipal Code. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barbeito, Hamilton, Reddinq, and Feliz
Noes: None
Absent: Juriis, and Chavarria
Recuse: Ricci
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5 The next Regul City Traffic Commission Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 13,2025, .m., in the Council Chamber.
RRY TAY
CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m. 322
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Agenda Item
City Council
Item #: 9.2. 8/26/2025 File #: 25-0472
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan Quarterly Update.
2. SUMMARY
On November 26, 2024, the Orange City Council adopted the Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan. To ensure progress and accountability, the adoption included a commitment to provide quarterly updates to the City Council and the public.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file an update on the Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
The quarterly updates support every goal detailed in the Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan (Plan) was adopted on November 26, 2024. The Plan’s adoption included a commitment to provide quarterly updates to the City Council and public.
Provided below are the more significant developments since the May 27, 2025, City Council meeting with each update included in the attachment under the column entitled, “August 26 Update.” · Belmont Estates HOA is in the process of purchasing FLOCK with The Outlets having already bought and shared FLOCK with the Orange Police Department (Objective 1.2). · The HEART Team and Homeless Outreach Specialist sheltered 39 people experiencing homelessness since May 27, 2025 (Objective 1.6).
· Staff expect to complete the process of updating the City’s local hazard mitigation plan by December 2025 (Objective 1.11).
· Expanded the City’s permitting software to the Fire Department, Public Works Department, and Community Services Department (Objective 2.1).
· Formally launched the vision for the Orange Yards development (Objective 2.4). · Launched The Juice and Our Orange Conversation (Objective 3.1). · Staff is working with the Old Towne Preservation Association and Orange Legacy Alliance to City of Orange Page 1 of 2 Printed on 8/20/2025
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· Staff is working with the Old Towne Preservation Association and Orange Legacy Alliance to develop an ordinance that would create a Heritage Commission (Objective 6.1).
7. ATTACHMENT
· Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan - August 26, 2025, Update.
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City Council
Item #: 9.2. 8/26/2025 File #: 25-0472
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan Quarterly Update.
2. SUMMARY
On November 26, 2024, the Orange City Council adopted the Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan. To ensure progress and accountability, the adoption included a commitment to provide quarterly updates to the City Council and the public.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file an update on the Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
The quarterly updates support every goal detailed in the Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan (Plan) was adopted on November 26, 2024. The Plan’s adoption included a commitment to provide quarterly updates to the City Council and public.
Provided below are the more significant developments since the May 27, 2025, City Council meeting with each update included in the attachment under the column entitled, “August 26 Update.” · Belmont Estates HOA is in the process of purchasing FLOCK with The Outlets having already bought and shared FLOCK with the Orange Police Department (Objective 1.2). · The HEART Team and Homeless Outreach Specialist sheltered 39 people experiencing homelessness since May 27, 2025 (Objective 1.6).
· Staff expect to complete the process of updating the City’s local hazard mitigation plan by December 2025 (Objective 1.11).
· Expanded the City’s permitting software to the Fire Department, Public Works Department, and Community Services Department (Objective 2.1).
· Formally launched the vision for the Orange Yards development (Objective 2.4). · Launched The Juice and Our Orange Conversation (Objective 3.1). · Staff is working with the Old Towne Preservation Association and Orange Legacy Alliance to City of Orange Page 1 of 2 Printed on 8/20/2025
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· Staff is working with the Old Towne Preservation Association and Orange Legacy Alliance to develop an ordinance that would create a Heritage Commission (Objective 6.1).
7. ATTACHMENT
· Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan - August 26, 2025, Update.
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Table of Contents
03 Executive Summary
04 Mission, Vision, Values
05 Goal Action Plan
07 Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services 11 Goal 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability 15 Goal 3: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life 18 Goal 4: Improve Employee Retention and Recruitment
20 Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology 25 Goal 6: Ensure the Preservation of Historic Resources 329
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trategicplansareoftentheculminationof different, and attimes,competingfactors. Ontheonehand,effective strategicplansshouldidentify cleargoalsandobjectivesthatan agency intendsto accomplishover a defined period.On theotherhand,strategicplansshould beflexible, avoiding a solefocusontheCity’simmediateneeds. Thissuggeststhat effectivestrategicplans areholistically constructed,reflecting a considered understandingofshort and long-termneeds, aswellasthechangingconditionsthatoften drivetheCity’sfocusandcircumstances.
WithKellyAssociatesManagementGroup’s assistance,theCity developed and adopted theFiscalYears 2025-2030 CitywideStrategicPlan(Plan)onNovember26, 2024. ThePlanisintended tobe a “livingdocument,” adaptable and open tochangeasconditionscallforitsamendment. AnnualPlanupdatesareenvisioned tooccureachJanuary, and thePlan’s adoptionincluded a commitmenttoprovidequarterly updatestotheCity Councilandpublicthereby fosteringprogress andaccountability.
Thequarterly PlanupdatesincludetheGoalActionPlanwith an additionalcolumnontherighthand side. Thisnew columnisentitledwiththe day thattherespectiveupdatesare broughtforward forCity Councilreview. Althoughthe GoalActionPlanisnot anexhaustiveobjectivelist,itrepresentssignificantprojectsthatwillhelptheCity takestepsto achievethesixoverarchingcommunity goals.Goingforward,staff willcontinueto modify and updatethiscolumnsothe Citymayshowwhichobjectiveshave beencompleted, whereprogresshas beenmade, and wheretheCity is experiencingdelays.
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heCityofOrangeiscommittedtoexcellentserviceforourresidents,businessesandvisitors.
Mission As
anorganization,theCityofOrangeisaleaderindeliveringthehighestlevelofserviceto meetthecurrentandfutureneedsofourcommunity.
Vision
Teamwork
Workingtogethertoachievecommongoals.
Excellence
Demandingthebestfromourselvesandothers.
Accountability
WeareaccountabletotheresidentsandtaxpayersoftheCityofOrangeandarecommittedtoholding ourselves,andeachother,tothehighestmoralandethicalstandardsofconductandperformanceexcellence.
Values
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issionValues
GoalActionPlan
Vision
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The Goal Action Plan (GAP) is intended to guide the City Council and staff so the City of Orange may achieve the six goals identified in the Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan. As a part of the quarterly updates, the GAP identifies objectives, implementation strategies, timeframes, proposed funding sources, as well as an update column so the City Council and public may know what recent actions have been taken to accomplish each objective.
The objectives detailed in the GAP include the following information to ensure the City achieves each goal in an orderly fashion.
Table Definitions:
Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan Update: Goal Action Plan 1 Goals - Overarching priorities the City Council identified and were further developed during the Special City Council meetings.
Objective Number - Number to identify a particular objective with the first number aligning with the Goal number (e.g., Goal 2 would start with
2.1). Objective numbers with an asterisk* denote those objectives the department(s) have deemed as a “Need” vs. a “Want”. 2 3 Lead Departments - The primary department(s) responsible for completing the objective. 4 Objective - Brief description of what the respective department(s) would like to achieve.
Completion Timeframe - Short-term (1 Year), Mid-Term (1-3 Years), Long-term (3-5 Years). 5 Description and Status - Additional information on what the objective entails and what the respective department(s) has done, or proposes to do, to complete the objective.
6 Funding Source - Identify which funds or other financing strategies the respective department(s) propose to complete the objective. 7 6
8 August 26 Update - A brief description of any significant updates since May 27, 2025. 333
Objective
Number
Lead
Departments
Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update
*1.1 Police Implementation of
contractual parking
enforcement services to
manage parking violations
and increase revenue
Short-term City Council approved third-party vendor contract on May 28, 2024.
Program and revenue updates will be provided
during the quarterly Strategic Plan Updates.
General Fund Between May 27 - August 15, SP+ has issued 8,766 citations. *1.2 Police Increase technology to
reduce crime
Short-term Utilize new Flock Safety contract to establish License Plate Reader (LPR) and live streaming PTZ
camera technology to assist in reducing crime.
Acquire and utilize new technology to advance
crime fighting abilities and move toward building
and staffing a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC).
Seek additional funding through federal earmark
requests or grants for additional equipment and
systems.
Initial cost City
Infrastructure
Bond / Ongoing
cost through
Asset Seizure
Funds and
Federal Earmark
and/or grant
requests
Belmont Estates HOA is in the process of purchasing FLOCK and will be sharing with the PD.
The Outlets bought FLOCK and is sharing with the PD.
*1.3 Police Replace mobile data
computers in patrol fleet to
maintain
contemporary technology
Short-term
Continue to assess longevity of computers and
update system compatibility.
Updates on the number of mobile data computers
replaced will be provided in Strategic Plan
quarterly updates.
Asset Seizure
Funds
Forty (40) Panasonic Toughbook’s and Mavic docking stations were purchased and imaged for use. During the last week of July, installations took place and now 37 patrol vehicles and patrol sergeant vehicles are equipped with the new computers.
The remaining 3 computers and docking stations will be
maintained as spares and used as needed.
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Objective
Number
Lead Departments Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status
Funding
Source
August 26 Update
*1.4 Police Engage public and
private
organizations to
participate in
Flock Safety
security program
Short-term Promote Flock Safety security program via social media and community outreach to encourage participation of public and private organizations to provide video/photo evidence to solve crimes.
Progress updates will be provided quarterly in Strategic Plan Updates.
Private
funding
Crime Prevention Specialists have engaged with the
community and HOA’s to participate in the Flock Safety
program during 10 meetings.
Through these meetings, Belmont HOA was the first to move forward on purchasing Flock.
*1.5 Fire/ Emergency
Management
Develop plans,
policies, and
procedures
consistent with
national standards
Short-term Evaluate emergency management planning software to ensure consistency with state and federal guidelines and regulations.
Annually update Emergency Operations Plan (EOP),
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), and Continuity of Government (COG) Plan.
Grants Contracted with Preparis software to complete COOP’s and COG over the next three years.
1.6 Police/
Community Services
Assist those
Experiencing
Homelessness
Short-term Continuous management and resource engagement with the local homeless population.
Address criminal law violations and quality of life issues impacting the community.
Seek to reduce number of individuals experiencing
homelessness as demonstrated by lowering related calls for service and utilizing available shelters or housing for those who seek assistance.
Executed license agreement with HUB Resource Center
(HRC) and will assist HRC to sustain operations beyond
2026.
General Fund
/ Grant
Opportunities
Between May 27 and August 12 , the HEART Team and
Homeless Outreach Specialist sheltered 39 people
experiencing homelessness in the City of Orange.
th th
1.7 Fire/ Emergency
Management
Enhance
Emergency
Preparedness
Education &
Awareness
Short-term Develop and implement ongoing public awareness campaigns to educate residents about emergency
preparedness.
Regularly assess the effectiveness of programs through
surveys and community feedback.
General Fund
Ongoing - CERT is offered twice a year. Community
workshops are being offered.
Ready Orange social media campaign is active.
GOAL 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
8 The City is seeking the services of a qualified proposer (“Proposer”) who is an Energy Services Company (ESCO) to perform energy services, energy-related improvements and water consumption reduction measures (“Projects”) pursuant to California Government Code section 4217.10 et seq. (Section 4217.10”). The ESCO will identify and implement building improvements to reduce energy and related costs in facilities, such that the annual cost savings are applied to annual payments for improvements. 335
Objective
Number
Lead Departments Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status
Funding
Source
August 26 Update
1.8 Fire/Emergency
Management
Improve
Emergency
Response
Infrastructure
Short-term
Annually test emergency notifications for residents and businesses (i.e. AlertOC).
Test the Operational Area Radio to the County monthly.
Regularly assess infrastructure improvements and address any gaps.
Provide Strategic Plan quarterly updates to the City
Council.
General Fund/
Grants
Annual testing is done.
Operational Area Radio is tested monthly by COAR.
Assessing infrastructure informally.
Looking at EOC alternatives that are neutral to staff.
*1.9 Police
Police facility
improvements to
the Field and
Support
Services Division
to improve
workflow
Mid-term
Contract projects to include furniture replacement,
upgraded lighting, paint, carpeting, and shower facilities.
Bonds, COPS
Fund, and
Police Facility
Fund
The shower project started at the end of April and
concluded the last week of July into the first week of
August.
The pipe leaks have been fixed and the new showers
provide privacy and comfort.
*1.10
Fire/
Emergency
Management
Strengthen
Interagency
Coordination and
response.
Mid-term
Completed facility shelter assessment at El Modena High School as a large capacity shelter. Updated MOU to be
executed.
Establish Grijalva Sports Center as the designated cityowned facility for care and shelter.
Update MOU/MOAs with Point of Distribution/
Dispensing (POD) sites.
Evaluate interagency coordination bi-annually through
joint exercises and drills.
General Fund
Completed - staff has encouraged OUSD to sign facility
use agreements and has drafted an MOU that covers
sheltering as well as POD sites.
GOAL 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
9 336
Objective
Number
Lead Departments Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status
Funding
Source
August 26 Update
*1.11 Police Expand the
employee wellness
program
Long-term Continue to utilize our existing wellness grant to fund testing, critical incident debriefs, overall officer health, and psychological services.
Identify other grant opportunities to enhance employee
wellness opportunities.
General Fund
/ Grants
During August, Orange Police Officers are attending a
four hour block of wellness training from First
Responder Psychological Services.
*1.12 Fire/
Emergency
Management
Update the Local
Hazard Mitigation
Plan (LHMP) to
enhance emergency
management
planning capabilities
Long-term
Received Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) grant
totaling $159,990.
The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan will be updated by no later than April 2027.
Apply to the HMGP following the completion of the LHMP
update to secure more funding for projects.
Grants Expected completion is December 2025.
Final draft will go out to external stakeholders.
GOAL 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
10 337
Objective
Number
Lead
Departments
Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update
*2.1
Community
Development
Implement
permitting software
and online platform
to improve the
customer
experience
Short-term
Employ beta testing, utilizing software in a live environment to uncover deficiencies before general software release.
Anticipated to go live with software in FY25.
Building Records
and Planning
Documents
The permitting software and online platform went
live on Tuesday, February 18th, but has since been
expanded to include the Fire Department, Public
Works, and Community Services.
*2.2
Community
Development/
City Attorney
Improve Design
Review Process.
Short-term
Draft guidelines of projects requiring DRC approval, staff approval, or are exempt from Design Review.
General Fund
Per City Council direction, staff will be developing
an ordinance to reduce the Design Review
Committee's purview.
It is anticipated this will be brought to the Planning
Commission on September 15 and to the City
Council on October 28th.
th
*2.3
Economic
Development
Implement and
develop a Shop Local
Program
Short-term
Worked with the Orange Chamber of Commerce to launch the Shop Local Program, Experience Orange.
Strategic Plan Quarterly updates will be provided to the City Council.
General Fund
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
*2.4
Economic
Development
Diversify tax revenue Short-term
Staff is having initial discussions with hotels and soliciting proposals from consultants to form a Tourism Improvement district, promoting Orange as a visitor destination.
Capitalize on adjacent projects (e.g., OC Vibe) to attract complementary developments that would generate additional sales tax or transient occupancy tax revenues.
Working with consultants to attract high quality retailers and to develop a design concept in the West Katella Area so it may serve as a gateway to Orange.
Redevelopment
Bond Funds
Formally launched the vision for development in
Orange Yards (West Katella gateway area) at the
August 12, 2025 City Council meeting.
GOAL 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability 11 338
Objective Number
Lead
Departments
Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update
*2.5 Economic
Development/
Public Works
Form an Enhanced
Infrastructure
Financing District
(EIFD)
Short-term Staff is working to begin the formation process which will take approximately 12 months.
Revenue will fund infrastructure improvements that support economic development in strategic areas of the City.
Redevelopment
Bond Funds
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
*2.6 Finance Reduce subsidy from
general tax revenues
Short-term Conduct an updated fee study and evaluate the current indirect cost allocation.
Identify subsidies that could be recovered.
Complete by FY25 and provide information to City Council in quarterly Strategic Plan updates.
General Fund Staff are working with Matrix to finalize the report to be presented to City Council in
September for review and directions.
*2.7 Library Services Develop and
strengthen
collaborative
partnerships to
provide and enhance
high quality programs,
resources, and spaces
for the public.
Short-term Presented the 2024 OPL Comic Convention in September 2024.
Plan, coordinate, and present 2025 Summer Reading Club by June 2025.
Plan, coordinate, and present FY25 Adult Literacy Program by June 2025.
General Fund /
Seeking Financial
Support from
Community
Partners and
Grants.
Completed 2024 OPL Comic Convention.
Completed 2025 Summer Reading Club.
Completed FY25 Adult Literacy Program.
2.8 Finance/
City Attorney
Assess Procurement
Policies
Short-term Review existing Citywide procurement policies and related municipal codes.
Gather neighboring agency procurement policies to identify trends and other practices while also considering best practices prescribed by the Government Finance Officers Association.
Adopt new procurement polices and municipal codes in FY25.
General Fund Due to limited resources and competing
deadlines, staff has not started this objective.
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
GOAL 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability 12 339
Objective Number
Lead
Departments
Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update
*2.9 Finance Create a fiscal
sustainability plan Mid-term
Develop and implement a fiscal policy that promotes fiscal responsibility, sustainability, and best practices.
Create a framework and guidelines to assist staff during budget development and ongoing fiscal monitoring.
General Fund
City Council adopted the financial management
policies at the August 12, 2025 City Council
meeting.
*2.10 Finance Achieve and maintain
90% funding status for
pension and OPEB
Mid-term
Monitor and update the Pension Guidelines regularly.
Identify a mechanism to begin funding for OPEB.
Identify opportunities to pay down new unfunded liability.
Quarterly Strategic Plan updates will be provided.
Various Funds
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
*2.11 Finance Upgrade the current
financial system Mid-term
Begin implementation of a new financial system to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
Rebuild the chart of accounts and business processes.
Enhance internal control and reduce human errors.
Review opportunities to consolidate financial systems.
Various Funds
Phase 1 of the ERP, financial system, went live
on July 7th.
Phase 2, Payroll and Human Resources, is
underway and is anticipated to go live in
October of 2026.
Phase 3, Utility Billing, is scheduled to kickoff in
September and go live in July of 2026.
2.12 Community
Development/
City Attorney
Update Zoning
Ordinance for process
clarity and improve
efficiency for new
businesses.
Mid-term
Compile list of ordinances that need to be reviewed and updated.
Begin introducing new ordinances after FY25.
General Fund
Alcohol Exemption Permit scheduled for City
Council consideration.
Intended to create an administrative process for
restaurants wanting to sell alcohol instead of
requiring a Conditional Use Permit.
GOAL 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability 13 340
Objective Number
Lead
Departments
Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update
2.13 Community
Development
Expand upon
permitting software.
Mid-term
Add sign-in portal and monitors on walls after permitting software has been implemented.
Explore the potential and costs for a greeter.
General Fund
/ IT Fund
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025.
2.14 City Manager/
Finance
Conduct citywide
organizational audit
Mid-Term
Budget in FY26 funds to hire a third-party auditor to
review City operations to ensure the City is applying
industry standard best practices in all departments.
General Fund
Staff scored the proposals, and is determining if the City should move forward with this project at this time.
2.15 Community
Services
Park naming/
sponsorship program
Long-Term
Evaluate potential of offering a park naming/sponsorship program as a source of revenue for future park projects. Funding not identified
Completed - Policies for 'Park Naming' and 'Park Asset
Naming and Donations for New City Parks' were
approved by Council in May 2025.
GOAL 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability 14 341
Objective
Number
Lead Departments Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update
*3.1 City Manager Develop additional
methods of
communication and
increase subscribers
to City’s
communication
forums
Short-term
Continuously and actively promote online subscription
opportunities currently available to Orange residents and increase the number of subscribers.
Incorporate other vehicles of messaging, including
newsletters, pamphlets, Reddit, etc.
Increase the City’s presence on social media including the number of videos, interactive posts, etc. on social media.
General Fund and
collaboration with
community
partners.
Economic Development launched The Juice to
engage with new and existing businesses in the
City.
Launched Our Orange Conversation to hear more
about resident budget priorities.
Implemented a marketing plan regarding Safe and
Sane fireworks.
Ongoing social media updates to keep public
informed about new pickleball courts at Hart
Park.
Launched paid parking website; social media
updates as implementation rolls forward.
*3.2 City Manager Create unified
messaging across
departments
Short-term Meet regularly with other departments to collaborate on unified messaging.
Create citywide communications schedule to promote
collaborative and uniform messaging in FY25.
General Fund Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025.
*3.3 City Manager/
Police Department/
Fire Department/
Emergency
Management
Update Crisis
Communication Plan
and Create Citywide
Communication Plan
Short-term Review best practices and contemporary plans utilized by other agencies.
Update and/or develop the City’s crisis communication
plan and Citywide communication plan by end of FY25.
General Fund Edits have been made to document to ensure contact information is up to date.
GOAL 3: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life 15 342
Objective
Number
Lead
Departments
Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update
3.4 Library
Services
Procure, protect,
and celebrate
Orange's history
and archives.
Short-term Create a Disaster Preparedness Plan for
the Library's History Center to protect
and preserve archives by May 2025.
Add the Library's digital staff photograph
collection into the Local History online
collection for public access by December
2025.
General Fund / Seeking
financial support from
community partners and
grants.
Initial draft completed of concurrent Pocket Response Plan.
Created supplies list for spill kit.
In-depth batch loading training for staff has been scheduled. *3.5
Community
Services
Complete new park
on the West Side
Mid-Term Complete conceptual design in 2024.
Construction budgeted in FY25.
Coordinate with Orange County Flood
Control to align park project with County
levee project in 2025.
Redevelopment Agency
Funds/Park Acquisition/
Federal Earmark
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025.
*3.6 Community
Services
Complete pickleball
courts and fitness
equipment project
at Hart Park
Mid-term Finalize requirements with HUD to
receive funding.
Award bid for construction by end of
2025.
Park Acquisition Fund
and Federal Earmark Construction began in August 2025.
3.7 Community
Services
Continue to offer
high quality and
efficient, city led
recreation programs
Mid-term Evaluate current costs associated with
summer, sports and drop-in programs,
and facility and park rentals.
In progress as part of FY25
General Fund Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025.
GOAL 3: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life 16 343
Objective Number
Lead
Departments
Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update
3.8 Community
Services
Complete new Skate
Park at Grijalva Park.
Mid-Term Finalize design plans.
Construction expected to begin in 2025.
Capital Project
Funds
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025.
3.9 City Manager City website refresh Mid-term Work with existing vendor or identify new website provider to refresh and improve the City's website.
General Fund Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025.
3.10 City Manager/
Community
Development
Annex County Islands Long-Term Work with Orange County LAFCO and County of Orange to determine City costs (and any County contributions) of annexing the City’s County islands.
Detail costs and submit to City Council for discussion and direction.
General Fund County provided staff the estimated annual revenue the City would receive if the City annexed all County
islands.
Initial estimates appear to show the cost to service
the County islands will exceed the estimated revenue.
3.11 City Manager/
Community
Services
Former Villa Park
Landfill Improvments
Long-Term Work with the County of Orange to identify feasible improvements to the former Villa Park Landfill with
potential park uses as first priority.
General Fund Orange County Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has indicated they are willing to install a perimeter fence around the area for aesthetics.
Staff will evaluate if this is suitable given the
surrounding area.
3.12 Community
Services/
Community
Development/
City Manager
Evaluate potential of
acquiring part of Santa
Ana golf course
(located in Orange) for
future park site
Long-Term Schedule meetings with neighboring agencies to begin discussions on potential acquisition.
Funding not
identified
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025.
GOAL 3: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life 17 344
Objective Number
Lead
Departments
Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update
*4.1 Human Resources Develop and
implement a
comprehensive plan
to market the
City of Orange as
an employer of
choice
Short-term Draft a comprehensive marketing plan by working with the City’s communications team.
Provide quarterly strategic plan updates to the City Council.
Various Funds Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025. *4.2 Human Resources Create an inclusive
work environment
and build a diverse
workforce
Short-term
Conduct community/educational outreach within all
districts of City in FY25.
Place advertisements within local newspapers and utilize Channel 3 as additional outreach.
Recognize and celebrate employee performance.
General Fund
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025
4.3 Human Resources Reduce the City's
time-to-hire
employees
Short-term
Condensed two background meetings to one.
Offer onsite Livescan at hiring events.
Review and update the City's hiring process to match best practices and industry standards by end of FY25.
General Fund
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025
4.4 Human Resources Develop Citywide
Internship Program Short-term
Work with faculty at Chapman University and other local Public Administration Graduate Programs to update the
existing internship program.
Work with participating universities to draw students to the City of Orange to build professional experience, and
potentially future employment.
Various Funds
Staff met with representatives of Santiago Canyon
College on May 20, 2025, to begin the planning
phase of a Fall 2025 Intern Opportunity.
25 candidates applied for various internship
opportunities.
Interviews were conducted the week of August
11th.
All selected candidates are anticipated to start by
the week of September 2.
GOAL 4: Improve Employee Retention and Recruitment
18 345
Objective Number
Lead
Departments
Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status
Funding
Source
August 26 Update
4.5 Human
Resources/ City
Manager
Implement
Succession Planning
Strategies
Short-term
Revive the Orange Leadership Academy to develop current management employees so they may step into key City
leadership roles in the future.
Create methodologies to recognize and develop existing
talent so they are prepared to serve in City leadership positions.
Various Funds Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025 *4.6
Human
Resources
Support change
management
processes, embrace
technology
improvements, and
digitalization.
Mid-term
Convert to a completely electronic Personnel Action Form (PAF) system.
Update employee evaluation process.
Transition Open Enrollment to new software program.
Track required employee training through new software.
Anticipated to be incorporated by FY26.
General
Fund
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025
*4.7
Human
Resources
Conduct a full
classification and
compensation study
Long-term
Request competitive proposals for a consultant to conduct a full classification and compensation study.
The intent of the study is to ensure pay equity and market alignment; reestablish minimum qualifications and job
descriptions; consolidate the number of job titles; improve recruitment and retention; and identify career progression and professional development.
General Fund Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025 GOAL 4: Improve Employee Retention and Recruitment
19 346
Objective Number
Lead
Departments
Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update
*5.1 Public Works
Update Facility
Condition
Assessment
Short-term
Complete the Assessment to identify facility maintenance needs by end of FY25.
Study would provide analytics on expected useful life,
facility replacement, and costs.
Various Funds Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025. *5.2
Public Works/
Economic
Development
Complete Old
Towne-West
Orange Shuttle
Feasibility Study
Short-term
Final report completed in Fall 2024.
Identifies routes for local transit service connecting Old Towne to/from activity centers.
Will request implementation funding through OCTA.
M2 Funding
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27, 2025.
*5.3
Public Works/
Economic
Development
Deploy a micro
transit service in
and around Old
Towne
Short-term
City Council approved an MOU with ATN to provide
$100,000 in funding to launch service.
Identify options to fund 18-month trial.
Redevelopment
Bond
Funds/Grants
Staff is evaluating the MOU with ATN.
No significant update since May 27, 2025.
*5.4
Public Works/
Economic
Development
Develop and
implement Old
Towne parking
management
program
Short-term Staff is finalizing an Old Towne parking management program which will include evaluating scenarios for paid parking.
Revenue from future program will support additional
parking and other improvements including way finding
signage to support businesses and economic development.
Parking Fees A parking management contract was awarded at the June 24, 2025 City Council meeting.
Staff is working with the contractor to implement
paid parking program.
Tentative start in late Fall 2025.
GOAL 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology 20 347
Objective Number
Lead
Departments
Objective
Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update
*5.5 Public Works
Implement full
master plan for
renovation and
reorganization of
City Corp Yard
Short-term
Multiple construction phases are expected over the
next few years.
The first phase of construction began in Fall 2024.
Bond/General
Fund/Sanitation/
Gas Tax
The first phase of this project is complete.
Phase two will begin in FY26.
*5.6 Public Works
Develop an Active
Transportation
Plan
Short-term
Plan development to begin in FY25 and will provide a
roadmap for improving bicycle and pedestrian
safety/mobility, including identifying candidate
corridors to be converted into “complete streets.”
Federal Funding/
TSIP / Grants
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
*5.7 Public Works
Update Storm
Drain Master Plan
Mid-term
Identify third party consultant to develop master plan.
Master plan will provide information on needed
improvements to address flooding issues and/or
existing deficiencies.
FEMA/Sanitation
Fund/General
Fund
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
*5.8
Public Works/
Community
Development
Update Sewer
Master Plan to
coordinate with
next General
Plan update
Mid-Term
A third-party consultant will be hired in FY26 or FY27
(dependent on General Plan update) to identify sewer
system deficiencies while also providing analytics on
expected useful life, sewer replacement, and costs.
Sanitation Fund
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
GOAL 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology 21 348
Objective Number
Lead
Departments
Objective Completion Timeframe Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update *5.9 Community
Services
Identify costs and
funding associated
with maintaining
new amenities
Mid-term
Identify costs and funding sources to maintain new
skate park, pickleball courts, new park in West
Orange, Antepassado Park, and restroom building at
El Modena Library/Basin.
Funding not yet
identified
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
*5.10 Community
Services
Update Parks and
Recreation Master
Plan
Mid-term
Funding request to be included in proposed FY26 CIP.
Master Plan completed by 2027. Park Acquisition
Fund
CIP for Masterplan approved with FY26
budget.
*5.11 Community
Services
Update Master
Plan for Grijalva
Park
Mid-Term
Included in the FY25 CIP.
Set fundraising and operation goals/timelines for
outside organizations (Library Foundation, GOCAT,
and Senior Center) for proposed new facilities.
Complete plan by 2025.
Park Acquisition
Fund
Project and funding through EPA Brownfield
approved .
Staff are actively working with Montrose and
Kimley Horne on Grijalva Park Masterplan
update to be completed by end of 2025
calendar year.
New GOCAT MOU approved by Council in
July 2025, establishes fundraising targets and
termination deadlines.
*5.12
Information
Technology
Develop Citywide
Information
Technology
Strategic Plan
Mid-term
Develop comprehensive plan of needed technology
services to effectively serve the community over the
next decade by end of FY26 and assess current IT
structure.
General Fund
Currently on hold.
Will be folded into the Citywide Operational
and Organizational Assessment (See objective
2.14).
GOAL 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology 22 349
Objective Number
Lead
Departments
Objective Completion Timeframe Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update
5.13 Public Works/
Community
Services
Work
Assessment
Management
System
Mid-term
Work with consultant to track costs and labor
associated with parks maintenance and plan for
maintenance needs possibly by FY26.
Various Funds
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
5.14 Public Works/
Economic
Development
Identify
opportunities to
add landscape
medians on
arterial streets
Mid-term
Evaluate and identify opportunities to beautify
and add landscaping throughout the City.
Currently is conceptual and still planning course
of action.
Quarterly updates will be provided to the City
Council in Strategic Plan Updates.
Enhanced
Infrastructure
Financing District /
Gas Tax / M2
Funds
Department is looking into potential grant
opportunities for this project.
5.15 Public Works
Create Master
Plan for EV
charging
infrastructure at
City facilities
Long-term
Budget funds to begin developing plan possibly in
FY28.
The plan would evaluate all City facilities for EV
readiness while conducting a gap analysis which
could be used to guide future projects.
General Fund /
Grants
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
5.16 Public Works
Develop a
Facility Energy
Efficiency
Master Plan
Long-term
The plan would evaluate all City facilities energy
usage and ways to save energy / cost.
Based on the findings, a course of action to
improve efficiency would be developed.
Staff will consider options to develop plan.
General Fund /
Grants
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
GOAL 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology 23 350
Objective Number
Lead
Departments
Objective Completion Timeframe Description and Status Funding Source August 26 Update
5.17 Public Works
Connect houses
on septic to city
sewer system
Long-Term
Identify remaining homes currently on septic.
Engage property owners and identify funding
strategies to possibly lessen homeowner costs to
move onto City sewer system.
General Fund
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
5.18 Public Works
Complete
Santiago Creek
Trail Extension
Long-term
Phase 1 of project currently underway with
construction completion anticipated in
September 2027.
Staff continues to search for outside funding
opportunities through OCTA and/or federal
community project requests.
This final phase would complete the multipurpose
trail.
California Active
Transportation Program
Funds / Grants /
Federal earmark
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
5.19 Public Works
Retaining wall
resiliency
Long-term
Catalogue homes with retaining walls vulnerable
to natural disasters including earthquakes or
significant rain events.
Engage property owners and identify funding
strategies to possibly share costs in retrofitting
and securing susceptible retaining walls.
General Fund
Ongoing - no significant update since May 27,
2025.
GOAL 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology 24 351
Objective Number Lead Departments Objective Completion Timeframe Description and Status Funding
Source
August 26 Update
*6.1
Community
Development/City
Attorney
Develop
Historic
Preservation
Ordinance
Mid-Term
Develop a historic preservation ordinance that
encourages adaptive uses, preserves
architecturally and historically significant
structures, and fosters civic pride.
Complete in FY26.
General
Fund
Staff is working with Old Towne Preservation
Association and Orange Legacy Alliance to develop
an ordinance that would create a Heritage
Commission.
*6.2
City Manager/
Community
Development/City
Attorney
Become a
Certified Local
Government as
recognized by
the National
Historic
Preservation
Act
Mid-Term
Apply to become a Certified Local Government,
helping secure funding and providing technical
assistance to preserve historical assets.
Complete in FY26.
General Fund
To become a Certified Local Government, the City
must adopt a historic preservation ordinance.
Further progress will be made when the historic
preservation ordinance is finalized.
*6.3
Community
Development/
Fire
Develop
comprehensive
inventory of
historical
assets Citywide
Mid-Term
Develop parameters on what constitutes a
historical structure/asset by FY27.
Engage the community to provide input on
potential historical assets by FY27.
Develop comprehensive list of historical assets for
City Council consideration.
General
Fund
In developing an ordinance that would create a
Heritage Commission, staff will have a better
understanding of the City’s historical assets.
GOAL 6: Ensure the Preservation of Historic Resources
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