Santiago Creek Commission
Draft Santiago Creek Strategic Plan
B r e n d o n M o e l l e r
C h a i r
Susan Tillou
Commissioner
Michael Knight
Commissioner
David Hillman
Commissioner
Pamela Galera
Vice Chair
Addison Adams
Commissioner
Robert Baca
Commissioner
Santiago Creek Commissioners
Table of Contents
04 05
06 07
08 09
10 13
15 23
29 36
37 Executive Summary
Glossary of Terms
Land Acknowledgement
Background
A Brief History about the Santiago Creek
About the Santiago Creek Commission
Maps
Mission/Vision/Values
Segment One
Segment Two
Segment Three
Conclusion and Next Steps
Appendix - Additional Maps
4 Executive Summary
Purpose
Established by the Orange City Council on October 10, 2023, by Ordinance No. 13-23, the Santiago Creek Commission (SCC) protects, preserves, and enhances the Santiago Creek—a vital public asset supporting flood protection, groundwater recharge, open space, active transportation, and recreation.
Commission Role
Advises the City Council on projects in and along Santiago Creek Recommends improvements on public property
Supports open space preservation and responsible land use Evaluates acquisition of private property when appropriate Community-Based Planning
Seven (7) Orange residents serve on the Commission.
Recommendations are developed through public input and regular meetings.
Planning is organized by three Creek segments:
Segment 1: East Orange to Villa Park Road
Segment 2: Villa Park Road to the 55 Freeway
Segment 3: 55 Freeway to Hart Park
Summary of Proposal
This draft document attempts to consolidate prior planning efforts into a single framework that fulfills the intent of the Ordinance and advances a balanced strategy to enhance the diverse needs across all segments of the Santiago Creek, improving public access and safety and supporting longer-term stewardship of all waterways in or adjacent to the City of Orange.
Cross-creek themes
Recognition: Identify and highlight historic, cultural, and archaeological resources Restoration: Conduct a comprehensive biological and cultural assessment, and based on this assessment, develop habitat restoration plans Signage: Install clear informational, educational, and safety signage Safety: Increase police patrols, lighting and overall security along the Creek Segment-specific projects in report have rankings to guide implementation:
1 – Critical & Feasible: Immediate, high-impact improvements 2 – Beneficial: Valuable projects requiring additional funding 3 – No Funding: Projects without an identified funding source 5 Glossary of Terms
The following listing includes terms utilized throughout the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan.
For reference, when these terms are mentioned, they mean the following:
Watershed:
Geographic area where all precipitation and surface
water drains to a common outlet, such as a river,
creek, bay, or ocean.
Greenbelt:
A linear park or open space established along a
natural corridor or urban area.
Groundwater Recharge:
The process by which surface water percolates
through soil into an underground water table.
Natural Vegetation:
Plants that are native and grow in a specific area
without direct human intervention.
Restoration:
The process of removing non-natural vegetation and
replacing them with vegetation natural to the area.
Creekbed:
The channel or depression in the ground where a
creek flows or has flowed.
Trailhead:
The beginning of a trail.
Spur Trail:
A short, often dead end trail typically leading to a
point of interest.
Pocket Park:
A park that covers less than one acre of land, often
in urban areas.
Creek Corridor:
The area around the Creek that is vital for the
Creek’s natural function and ecological health.
Class I Bikeway:
Separated right-of-way for the exclusive use of
bicycles.
Multipurpose Trail:
A trail or path intended for various types of
activities including, but not limited to, jogging,
cycling, and equestrian uses.
The Santiago Creek Commission respectfully acknowledges that proposed projects along Santiago Creek are located on the ancestral homelands of the Acjachemen (Juaneño), Tongva (Gabrielino) and Guaromo peoples, who have stewarded this land for thousands of years. We honor them, and all other peoples that may not be listed in this document, for their enduring relationship with the land, water, and natural resources of this region and recognize their contributions to the cultural heritage of Southern California.
Santiago Creek is a vital natural corridor that has sustained life in this region for millennia. Flowing from the Santa Ana Mountains through what is now the City of Orange, the Creek provided fresh water, food sources, and gathering places for Indigenous communities.
Even as urban development transformed the landscape, the Creek remains an important ecological and cultural resource, reminding us of the deep connections between people and place.
We express our gratitude and respect to these communities, past and present, and commit to fostering partnerships that support cultural preservation and environmental stewardship as we plan for the future of Santiago Creek. 6 Land Acknowledgement
7 The goal of protecting the Santiago Creek, and the dream to implement the Santiago Creek Greenbelt plan has been a generational effort spanning decades. This effort continues with the hope of linking Orange residents and visitors alike from Hart Park near the Old Towne Historic District all the way to Orange Park Acres, a thriving equestrian community established in 1928. Planning documents and discussion about this vision can be traced back to 1959. These foundational documents have guided and helped protect the Santiago Creek. Click here to view the foundational documents currently available on the City’s website. (Note: This page on the City’s website will be updated as more of these foundational documents are made electronically available).
The Lower Santiago Creek Specific Plan (1977)
Orange Greenbelt Committee (1971)
The Santiago Creek Greenbelt Plan (1971)
The Santiago Creek Greenbelt Implementation Plan (1976) Orange Park Acres Plan (1973)
East Orange General Plan (1975)
Santiago Creek Vision Plan (Received and filed by the Orange City Council in April 2018) These plans, coupled with various elements of the City’s General Plan, including the Land Use, Circulation & Mobility, Natural Resource, Public Safety, and Cultural Resources elements have set the vision for the Santiago Creek. This strategic plan recognizes how unique and fortunate Orange is to have such a rare and unique natural respite amid an urbanized area.
Overall, these plans were all part of preserving the natural open space and riparian ecology along the Creek while allowing for recreational opportunities when possible. The community and City share the vision of a day when residents and visitors could ride bikes or horses, walk, jog, and enjoy the natural beauty of the Santiago Creek. This living document intends to help implement those ideals.
Background
The Santiago Creek (Creek) is the largest tributary to the Santa Ana River. With headwaters in the Santa Ana Mountains, the Creek flows northwestward through Santiago Canyon and then southwestward though the City of Orange. The Creek is a historically significant site that provided water and resources to the Acjachemen (Juaneño) and Tongva (Gabrielino) peoples, was chronicled in journals during the Portola Expedition, and supported Orange County’s transformation from an agricultural to largely urbanized region.
As the population in central Orange County grew in the early 20th Century, critical infrastructure projects like the Santiago Dam (1931) intended to provide flood control, irrigation, and municipal water uses.
However, the mid-20th century ushered in significant changes for the City and County of Orange.
Suburban sprawl in the mid-20th century eventually eliminated nearly all agricultural uses and eventually made way for the downstream Villa Park Dam (1963) which continues to operate in conjunction with the Santiago Dam, holding back most of its flood releases to ensure the safety of downstream populations.
Similarly, following the Orange County Flood Control Act of 1927, much of the lower Creek was channelized during the same time, solidifying central Orange County’s continued transformation to an urbanized region, laying the foundation for continued growth in the City of Orange and surrounding areas.
In relying, in-part, on the Creek’s waters to support a heavily agricultural economy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Creek played a large role in shouldering Orange County’s continuous and prosperous growth until it transitioned to the urbanized region seen today. Although the Creek’s role has changed, its importance to the City of Orange and greater community remains. The Creek is a natural respite amid a heavily urbanized area that requires ongoing support and care to ensure its benefits are enjoyed and felt for generations to come.
Residents and community groups have long understood the Santiago Creek’s importance, and in response, have committed significant time and resources to develop a series of comprehensive planning documents (as seen on page five of this document). These documents set a vision for the Creek – one where natural and historic resources are preserved while recreational amenities are developed, giving our community and posterity the opportunity to experience this defining feature in the City of Orange. The intent of this living document is to coalesce this vision into one record, effectively organizing recommended projects for the Orange City Council’s consideration. 8 A Brief History about the Santiago Creek
In the spirit of protecting the Santiago Creek, on October 10, 2023, the Orange City Council adopted Ordinance No. 13-23 creating the Santiago Creek Commission (SCC). The Santiago Creek (Creek) provides flood protection, groundwater recharge, active transportation, and other recreational opportunities to the community. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 13-23, seven Orange residents have been appointed to the SCC with the exclusive task of advising and making recommendations to the Orange City Council on:
The implementation of public projects in and along the Santiago Creek area.
The implementation of Santiago Creek plans for the Santiago Creek area regarding public property.
The preservation and enhancement of public open space within the Santiago Creek area.
The acquisition of private property if, or when, it becomes available.
Since their appointments, SCC members have diligently worked with the public to separate the Santiago Creek into three segments for substantive discussions. Vision statements and recommended projects detailed in this document have all been reviewed by the public and SCC during regular SCC meetings. Overall, this document intends to achieve two functions. First, to coalesce the vision of several planning documents into one record; and two, to implement Ordinance No. 13-23's legislative intent via a holistic and comprehensive set of recommendations.
Recognizing the Creek’s surroundings and circumstances change significantly from east to west Orange, the recommendations are organized by Creek segments which include:
Segment One: East Orange to Villa Park Road.
Segment Two: Villa Park Road to the 55 Freeway.
Segment Three: 55 Freeway to Hart Park.
Additionally, each project includes a recommendation score of 1-3 with (1) representing critical and feasible projects that would immediately improve and promote Santiago Creek; (2) representing projects that would improve and promote Santiago Creek but would require additional funding; and (3) representing projects that would improve and promote Santiago Creek, but funding is not readily available.
While the scope and purpose of the recommendations may vary, the general intent of all the recommendations is to preserve and enhance this critical asset while creating more recreational opportunities for all to enjoy. 9 About the Santiago Creek Commission
10 The Santa Ana River Watershed
11 The Santiago Creek Watershed
12 The Santiago Creek in the City of Orange
C o u n t y o f
O r a n g e
Holy Sepulcher
Advise the Orange City Council to preserve the historical, ecological, and safety of the Creek while implementing
recreational amenities.
Mission
Preserve this natural resource for its history, archeological and ecological significance, and scenic beauty while incorporating recreational opportunities.
Vision
Preservation
Maintaining the Santiago Creek’s natural beauty as well as its archeological and ecological significance.
Restoration
Replacing non-native plant species, improve wildlife habitat, and remedy any dilapidated public areas.
Recreation
Identifying opportunities for recreational amenities appropriate for each segment.
Safety
Through environmental design and collaboration, foster a safe environment along the Santiago Creek.
Values
13 M i s s i o n
V a l u e s
V i s i o n
S e g m e n t A c t i o n P l a n
14 The Santiago Creek Commission's mission, vision, and values set the foundation of the Segment Action Plan.
Segment one extends from the East Orange near Holy Sepulcher Cemetery to Villa Park Road. This segment comprises entirely of east Orange and contains unique features making Segment One stand out as an asset for all of Orange County. As the Creek flows through Villa Park Dam, it meanders into Santiago Oaks Regional Park and flows west between Orange Park Acres and Mabury Ranch. Much of the Creek within this segment remains wild with a riparian habitat abundant with history and wildlife.
The focus of the projects detailed within Segment One is to preserve this natural resource for its history, archeological and ecological significance, and scenic beauty while tactfully incorporating low impact recreational amenities that create connectivity and access, accentuating the Santiago Creek’s value to the community. 15 Vision Statement for Segment One:
East Orange to Villa Park Road
Vision Statement for Segment One:
East Orange to Villa Park Road
Segment One: East Orange to Villa Park Park Road
16 1.2, 1.3
1.2 1.6
1.6 1.8
1.9 1.13
Cannon Street
Holy Sepulcher
Villa Park Dam
1.6 Project Number Potential
Location
P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
1 . 1
S a n t i a g o C r e e k
H a b i t a t R e s t o r a t i o n
( 2 )
C o n d u c t a c o m p r e h e n s i v e b i o l o g i c a l a n d c u l t u r a l a s s e s s m e n t , a n d b a s e d o n t h i s a s s e s s m e n t , d e v e l o p a h a b i t a t r e s t o r a t i o n p l a n t o g u i d e l a n d s c a p e a l t e r a t i o n ( s ) s u c h a s t h e r e m o v a l o r i n t r o d u c t i o n o f p l a n t s . A l s o , r e c o m m e n d p r o h i b i t i n g t h e u s e o f p e s t i c i d e s , h e r b i c i d e s , o r m e c h a n i z e d e q u i p m e n t t h a t n e g a t i v l e y i m p a c t t h e S a n t i a g o C r e e k A r e a
S a n t i a g o C r e e k
G r e e n w a y A l l i a n c e ,
N e i g h b o r s , O r a n g e
C o m m u n i t y G r o u p s ,
a n d I r v i n e R a n c h
C o n s e r v a n c y
P r i v a t e D o n a t i o n s ,
G r a n t s , a n d
V o l u n t e e r s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
1 . 2
B r a n d i n g a n d T r a i l
S i g n a g e a t C a n n o n
S t r e e t p a r k i n g l o t
a n d t h e S o u t h S i d e
o f V i l l a P a r k R o a d
a t H e w e s S t r e e t ( 2 )
I n c l u d e s i g n a g e t o i n c r e a s e v i s i b i l i t y a n d p u b l i c e n g a g e m e n t . T h e s e s i g n s c a n d i r e c t t o S a n t i a g o O a k s R e g i o n a l P a r k , G r i j a l v a P a r k , Y o r b a P a r k , H a r t P a r k , a n d t h e O C L o o p . A d d i t i o n a l l y , i n s t a l l s i g n a g e t h a t i n c l u d e s i n f o r m a t i o n l i k e t h e O r a n g e 2 4 / 7 a p p l i c a t i o n , s p e e d l i m i t s , t r a i l e t i q u e t t e , h a b i t a t e d u c a t i o n , a n d O r a n g e P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t c o n t a c t i n f o r m a t i o n
C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e s
D e p a r t m e n t a n d
C o u n t y o f O r a n g e
G e n e r a l F u n d
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
17 Segment One: East Orange to Villa Park Road
P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
1 . 3
E n s u r e t h e c l e a n l i n e s s
a n d o n g o i n g s a f e t y o f
t h e S a n t i a g o C r e e k ( 1 )
I m p r o v e t h e c r e e k c o r r i d o r t h r o u g h t r a s h p i c k - u p , r e g u l a r t r a i l
m a i n t e n a n c e , e d u c a t i o n , c r i m e p r e v e n t i o n , e n f o r c e m e n t , a n d
e n v i r o n m e n t a l d e s i g n ( i . e . , i m p r o v e d l i g h t i n g ) , p a r t i c u l a r l y i n m o r e s e c l u d e d a r e a s ( i . e . , C a n n o n S t r e e t t r a i l p a r k i n g l o t )
O r a n g e C o m m u n i t y
E m e r g e n c y R e s p o n s e
T e a m , S a n t i a g o C r e e k
G r e e n w a y A l l i a n c e ,
T h e H E A R T T e a m
O n g o i n g C i t y
O p e r a t i o n s a n d
V o l u n t e e r s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
1 . 4
I d e n t i f y a n d p r e s e r v e
a p p r o p r i a t e s i t e s a s
p r o t e c t e d n a t u r a l
l o c a t i o n s ( 2 )
W o r k w i t h s t a t e a n d c o u n t y a g e n c i e s t o c r e a t e a p r o t e c t e d h a b i t a t s e c t o r d u e t o t h e w i l d l i f e a n d p l a n t l i f e ( o r o r g a n i s m s ) t h a t p r e s i d e i n S e g m e n t 1 .
W h e r e a p p r o p r i a t e , r e s t r i c t p u b l i c a c c e s s f r o m e n t e r i n g t h e s e p r o t e c t e d s i t e s
C o u n t y o f O r a n g e ,
C h a p m a n U n i v e r s i t y ,
O C P a r k s ,
I r v i n e R a n c h
C o n s e r v a n c y , a n d
F r i e n d s o f H a r b o r s ,
B e a c h e s , a n d P a r k s
G r a n t s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
1 . 5
E v a l u a t e p o s s i b l e
o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o c r e a t e
t r a i l s t h a t w o u l d
c o n n e c t S e g m e n t 1 t o
O P A t r a i l s w i t h o u t
r e l y i n g o n n o n - C i t y
p r o p e r t y ( 3 )
D e v e l o p a p l a n t o c r e a t e a m e r g e p o i n t o f t r a i l s t h a t b e l o n g t o t h e C i t y g i v i n g h i k e r s a n d h o r s e r i d e r s a n u n p a v e d r o u t e
O r a n g e P u b l i c W o r k s
a n d C o m m u n i t y
S e r v i c e s D e p a r t m e n t s ,
O P A , C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e
H o r s e m e n A s s o c i a t i o n ,
C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e P a r k s ,
a n d O C P a r k s
G r a n t s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
18 Segment One: East Orange to Villa Park Road
P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
1 . 6
P r e s e r v e ,
a c k n o w l e d g e , a n d
p r o v i d e e d u c a t i o n a l
o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r
h i s t o r i c s i t e s a l o n g
t h e S a n t i a g o C r e e k
( 2 )
C e l e b r a t e t h e d e d i c a t e d g r o u p s a n d m e m b e r s o f t h e O r a n g e c o m m u n i t y t h a t h a v e k e p t t h e C r e e k t h r i v i n g w h i l e m a k i n g c o n c e r t e d e f f o r t s t o p r e s e r v e a n d m a r k h i s t o r i c a l l o c a t i o n s a l o n g t h i s s e g m e n t i n c l u d i n g , b u t n o t l i m i t e d t o , B o y S c o u t s C a m p J o t h a m B i x b y , O l d C o u n t y P a r k R o a d , s u b m e r g e d d a m a t S a n t i a g o O a k s R e g i o n a l P a r k , h e r i t a g e t r e e s , a n d d r o p p e d v e h i c l e s t h a t w e r e u s e d f o r f l o o d o v e r f l o w a s w e l l a s t h e b r i d g e t h a t w a s d e t o n a t e d O r a n g e P u b l i c L i b r a r y a n d
H i s t o r y C e n t e r , C o u n t y o f
O r a n g e , O C A r c h i v i s t ,
l o c a l h i s t o r i a n s , I r v i n e R a n c h C o n s e r v a n c y , a n d r e s i d e n t s
G r a n t s
H i s t o r i c a l /
A r c h e o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
1 . 7
P r o t e c t a n d
d o c u m e n t
a r c h e o l o g i c a l i t e m s
a l r e a d y k n o w n o r
i d e n t i f i e d w i t h i n t h i s
S e g m e n t ( 1 )
D o c u m e n t k n o w n i t e m s v i s i b l e o r k n o w n b y l o c a l h i s t o r i a n s , r e s i d e n t s , o r n o t e d o n E I R s .
P r o t e c t t h e s e i t e m s a n d / o r r e m o v e t h e m f r o m t h e s i t e t h e n r e l o c a t e t o t h e O r a n g e P u b l i c L i b r a r y H i s t o r y C e n t e r t o p r e v e n t f l o o d d a m a g e , t h e f t , o r v a n d a l i s m . K e e p t h e s e i t e m s w i t h i n t h e C i t y ’ s a r c h i v e s C o u n t y o f O r a n g e , A I A
O r a n g e C o u n t y S o c i e t y ,
P a c i f i c C o a s t A r c h e o l o g i c a l
S o c i e t y , O C P a r k s , A m e r i c a n
M u s e u m o f N a t u r a l H i s t o r y ,
C h a p m a n U n i v e r s i t y ,
P a t M a r t z , a n d t h e
C o o p e r C e n t e r
P r i v a t e
D o n a t i o n s
a n d
V o l u n t e e r s
H i s t o r i c a l /
A r c h e o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
Segment One: East Orange to Villa Park Road
19 P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
1 . 8
S a n t i a g o C r e e k G a p
T r a i l C l o s u r e ( 2 )
S u p p o r t p r o j e c t s t h a t p r o m o t e t h e G e n e r a l P l a n C i r c u l a t i o n E l e m e n t w h i l e e n c o u r a g i n g t h e c u r r e n t C i t y p r o j e c t t o c l o s e t h e l a s t 1 . 5 - m i l e g a p i n t h e S a n t i a g o C r e e k T r a i l . S h o u l d t h i s b e c o m p l e t e d , c o n s i d e r p a r k a m e n i t i e s t o a c c o m m o d a t e g r e a t e r p u b l i c u s e s ( e . g . , r e s t r o o m a n d / o r t r a s h c a n s ) n e a r V i l l a P a r k R o a d a n d t h e C a n n o n S t r e e t p a r k i n g l o t
C o u n t y o f O r a n g e ,
O r a n g e P u b l i c W o r k s
D e p a r t m e n t , M a b u r y
R a n c h C o m m u n i t y , a n d
O P A T r a i l C o m m i t t e e
G r a n t s
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
1 . 9
B i o l o g i c a l s u r v e y a n d
c u l t u r a l r e s o u r c e
a s s e s s m e n t f o r t h e
H u r w i t z s i t e ( 2 )
A b i o l o g i c a l a n d c u l t u r a l r e s o u r c e a s s e s s m e n t t o d e v e l o p a b a s e l i n e o f e n d a n g e r e d s p e c i e s o n s i t e a n d n e e d e d h a b i t a t r e s t o r a t i o n a t t h e 1 4 - a c r e H u r w i t z s i t e . T h e s u r v e y s c o u l d r u n f r o m M a r c h t o J u n e w i t h t h e a n a l y s i s a n d r e p o r t i n O c t o b e r .
S u b s e q u e n t t o t h i s a n a l y s i s , a h a b i t a t r e s t o r a t i o n p l a n c a n b e d e t e r m i n e d E a s t O r a n g e
C o m m u n i t y , C h a p m a n
U n i v e r s i t y , I r v i n e R a n c h
C o n s e r v a n c y , a n d
S a n t a A n a W a t e r s h e d
A s s o c i a t i o n
G r a n t s a n d
V o l u n t e e r s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
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P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
1 . 1 0
B i k e b r i d g e a n d p a t h s
m a d e o f n a t u r a l
l o o k i n g m a t e r i a l s
m a t c h i n g s u r r o u n d i n g
S e g m e n t 1 a r e a s ( 3 )
B u i l d b r i d g e s a n d
p a t h w a y s , a s n e e d e d , w i t h
n a t u r a l l o o k i n g m a t e r i a l s .
C a l i f o r n i a P a r k S e r v i c e s ,
C o u n t y o f O r a n g e , a n d
O r a n g e P u b l i c W o r k s
a n d C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e s
D e p a r t m e n t s
G r a n t s
S c e n i c O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
1 . 1 1
E n c o u r a g e t h e
C o m m u n i t y o f O r a n g e
L o o p T r a i l ( C O L T )
C h a p m a n A v e n u e
B r i d g e n e a r O r a n g e
P a r k B o u l e v a r d ( 3 )
T h i s i s a 1 0 . 5 m i l e l o o p
t r a i l t h a t c o n n e c t s f o u r
r e g i o n a l p a r k s w i t h i n
O r a n g e . I t i s e n v i s i o n e d a
b r i d g e w i l l e x t e n d o v e r
C h a p m a n A v e n u e , a n d
h e l p c o n n e c t v i s i t o r s t o t h e
S a n t i a g o C r e e k
O r a n g e P u b l i c W o r k s
a n d C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e s
D e p a r t m e n t s , M a b u r y
R a n c h C o m m u n i t y ,
C o u n t y o f O r a n g e , a n d
O r a n g e P a r k A c r e s .
G r a n t s
E c o l o g i c a l S i g n i f i c a n c e
S c e n i c O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
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P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
1 . 1 2
G e n e r a l P o r t o l a a n d
F r a y J u a n C r e s p i
d i g i t a l h i s t o r y
s h o w c a s i n g t r a v e l s
t h r o u g h a n d s t a y
a l o n g t h e S a n t i a g o
C r e e k ( 1 ) .
D e v e l o p a n o t h e r s e c t i o n
o n t h e C i t y w e b s i t e n e x t t o
t h e O r a n g e B a r r i o s i t e t o
s h o w c a s e a n o t h e r
i m p o r t a n t e l e m e n t i n
M e x i c a n & S p a n i s h h i s t o r y
w i t h i n O r a n g e
O r a n g e P u b l i c L i b r a r y
a n d H i s t o r y C e n t e r ,
O r a n g e C o u n t y H i s t o r i c a l
S o c i e t y , O r a n g e C o u n t y
D i o c e s e , l o c a l h i s t o r i a n s ,
N a t i o n a l M u s e u m o f t h e
A m e r i c a n L a t i n o , B o w e r s
M u s e u m ( C a l i f o r n i a
L e g a c i e s V i r t u a l
H i g h l i g h t ) , O P A ,
C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e
H o r s e m e n A s s o c i a t i o n ,
C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e P a r k s ,
a n d O C P a r k s
G r a n t s a n d O n g o i n g
C i t y O p e r a t i o n s
H i s t o r i c a l / A r c h e o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
1 . 1 3
H i g h l i g h t S u l l y - M i l l e r
C o n s t r u c t i o n
C o m p a n y ’ s
c o n t r i b u t i o n s t o
S o u t h e r n C a l i f o r n i a
( 1 )
D i g i t a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f
S u l l y - M i l l e r a s a c o m p a n y
t h a t p r o v i d e d j o b s a n d
c a r e e r s f o r t h e E l M o d e n a
a n d C y p r e s s S t r e e t b a r r i o
c o m m u n i t i e s d u r i n g t i m e s
o f s e g r e g a t i o n
O r a n g e B a r r i o H i s t o r i c a l
S o c i e t y a n d O r a n g e
C o m m u n i t y G r o u p s .
P r i v a t e D o n a t i o n s ,
V o l u n t e e r s , a n d
G r a n t s
H i s t o r i c a l / A r c h e o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
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Segment Two extends from Villa Park Road near the Santiago Creek Recharge Basin to the 55 Freeway. This segment comprises a small portion of east Orange but quickly pivots to central Orange’s more urbanized areas. Segment Two transitions from a natural creek bed to a concrete channel that begins at East Collins Avenue, and shifts back to a wider and more natural setting near Grijalva Park which continues to the 55 Freeway.
Segment Two is the center and hub of the Santiago Creek Trail. The projects recommended for this Segment promote this highly traveled area while bolstering its recreational amenities through an eclectic series of projects that when combined, will thoroughly improve Segment 2. Projects within Segment 2 celebrate and educate the public about Segment 2’s historical significance while fostering an active, multi-modal, yet safe recreational environment surrounded by natural vegetation. Finally, the projects recommended for Segment 2 recognize this is a highly accessible trail that should be publicized to attract Orange and non-Orange residents alike, underscoring collective efforts to make the Creek an inclusive asset for all to enjoy. 23 Vision Statement for Segment Two:
Villa Park Road to the 55 Freeway
Vision Statement for Segment Two:
Villa Park Road to the 55 Freeway
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Villa Park Road
Yorba Park
24 Segment Two: Villa Park Road to the 55 Freeway
Villa Park Road
Yorba Park
County
2.2 2.2
2.2 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.9
2.4 East Walnut Avenue
East Palm Avenue
Prospect Street
East Collins Avenue
East Bond Avenue
Hewes Street
Chapman Avenue
2.5 2.5
East Walnut Avenue
2.6,2.9
Grijalva Park
2.7 2.2, 2.4
2.1, 2.2
2.8 2.10
2.11 2.4
Project Number Potential
Location
County
Villa Park
County
P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
2 . 1
S a n t i a g o C r e e k
H a b i t a t R e s t o r a t i o n ( 2 )
C o n d u c t a c o m p r e h e n s i v e
b i o l o g i c a l a n d c u l t u r a l a s s e s s m e n t , a n d b a s e d o n t h i s a s s e s s m e n t ,
d e v e l o p a h a b i t a t r e s t o r a t i o n p l a n t o g u i d e l a n d s c a p e a l t e r a t i o n ( s ) s u c h a s t h e r e m o v a l o r i n t r o d u c t i o n o f p l a n t s . A l s o , r e c o m m e n d p r o h i b i t i n g t h e u s e o f p e s t i c i d e s , h e r b i c i d e s , o r m e c h a n i z e d e q u i p m e n t t h a t
n e g a t i v l e y i m p a c t t h e S a n t i a g o C r e e k A r e a
S a n t i a g o C r e e k
G r e e n w a y A l l i a n c e ,
O r a n g e C o m m u n i t y ,
a n d I r v i n e R a n c h
C o n s e r v a n c y
P r i v a t e
D o n a t i o n s ,
G r a n t s ,
V o l u n t e e r s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
S c e n i c O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
2 . 2
B r a n d i n g a n d T r a i l
S i g n a g e a t H e w e s &
B o n d S t r e e t , E a s t
C o l l i n s & P r o s p e c t
S t r e e t , E a s t C o l l i n s &
W a n d a R o a d , E a s t
W a l n u t A v e n u e , E .
P a l m A v e n u e , a n d
S o u t h C h a p m a n
A v e n u e a t t h e 5 5
F r e e w a y n e a r Y o r b a
S t r e e t ( 2 )
I n c l u d e s i g n a g e t o i n c r e a s e v i s i b i l i t y a n d p u b l i c e n g a g e m e n t . T h e s e
s i g n s c a n d i r e c t t o S a n t i a g o O a k s R e g i o n a l P a r k , G r i j a l v a P a r k , Y o r b a P a r k , H a r t P a r k , a n d t h e O C L o o p .
A d d i t i o n a l l y , i n s t a l l s i g n a g e t h a t i n c l u d e s i n f o r m a t i o n l i k e t h e O r a n g e 2 4 / 7 a p p l i c a t i o n , s p e e d l i m i t s , t r a i l e t i q u e t t e , h a b i t a t e d u c a t i o n , a n d O r a n g e P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t c o n t a c t i n f o r m a t i o n
C o u n t y o f O r a n g e a n d
O r a n g e C o m m u n i t y
S e r v i c e s D e p a r t m e n t
P r i v a t e
D o n a t i o n s a n d
G e n e r a l F u n d
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
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P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d ( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
2 . 3
E n s u r e t h e c l e a n l i n e s s a n d
o n g o i n g s a f e t y o f t h e
S a n t i a g o C r e e k ( 1 )
I m p r o v e t h e c r e e k c o r r i d o r t h r o u g h t r a s h p i c k - u p , r e g u l a r t r a i l m a i n t e n a n c e , e d u c a t i o n , c r i m e p r e v e n t i o n , e n f o r c e m e n t , a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l d e s i g n ( i . e . , i m p r o v e d l i g h t i n g ) , p a r t i c u l a r l y i n m o r e s e c l u d e d a r e a s ( i . e . , n e a r t h e 5 5 F r e e w a y a n d C h a p m a n A v e n u e )
O r a n g e C E R T ,
S a n t i a g o C r e e k
G r e e n w a y A l l i a n c e ,
T h e H E A R T T e a m
O n g o i n g
C i t y
O p e r a t i o n s
a n d
V o l u n t e e r s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
2 . 4
P r e s e r v e , a c k n o w l e d g e , a n d
p r o v i d e e d u c a t i o n a l
o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r h i s t o r i c s i t e s a l o n g t h e S a n t i a g o C r e e k ( 2 )
I n s t a l l i n t e r p r e t i v e s i g n a g e a n d d i g i t a l i n f o r m a t i o n c e l e b r a t i n g a n d a c k n o w l e d g i n g c o m m u n i t y g r o u p s a n d h i s t o r i c a l s i t e s a l o n g t h i s S e g m e n t i n c l u d i n g t h e P o r t o l a e x p e d i t i o n , t h e s i t e o f t h e f i r s t O r a n g e o r c h a r d , H o y t H o u s e , Y o r b a P a r k p l a q u e r e p l a c e m e n t , h e r i t a g e t r e e s , a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r t h e H i s t o r i c E l C a m i n o R e a l b e l l s w h i c h h i g h l i g h t t h e C a l i f o r n i a M i s s i o n T r a i l ( n e a r Y o r b a a n d G r i j a l v a P a r k s )
O r a n g e P u b l i c L i b r a r y
a n d H i s t o r y C e n t e r ,
C o u n t y o f O r a n g e ,
O C A r c h i v i s t ,
l o c a l h i s t o r i a n s , I r v i n e
R a n c h C o n s e r v a n c y ,
a n d r e s i d e n t s
G r a n t s a n d
P r i v a t e
D o n a t i o n s
H i s t o r i c a l /
A r c h e o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
2 . 5
I m p l e m e n t a t r a i l n o d e n e x t
t o t h e S a n t i a g o C r e e k ( 2 )
E v a l u a t e a n d i n s t a l l a m e n i t i e s s u c h a s e d u c a t i o n a l s i g n s , b e n c h e s , d o g b a g d i s p e n s e r s , t r a s h c a n s , a n d n a t i v e l a n d s c a p e o v e r l o o k i n g t h e S a n t i a g o C r e e k i n a v a i l a b l e a r e a s ( i . e . , C i t y - o w n e d ) f r o m Y o r b a P a r k t o V i l l a P a r k R o a d ( e . g . , Y o r b a P a r k B r i d g e , E a s t B o n d & P r o s p e c t S t r e e t s )
C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n
G r a n t s a n d
P r i v a t e
D o n t a t i o n s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
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P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
2 . 6
W h e r e a v a i l a b l e ,
i m p l e m e n t r i d i n g
a n d h i k i n g t r a i l s o n
t h e s o u t h s i d e o f t h e
C r e e k b e t w e e n
Y o r b a a n d G r i j a l v a
P a r k s ( 3 )
T h i s m u l t i p u r p o s e t r a i l w i l l c o m p l e m e n t t h e C l a s s I b i k e p a t h o n t h e n o r t h s i d e o f t h e C r e e k a n d g i v e m o r e a c c e s s t o t h e c r e e k c o r r i d o r a n d h e l p r e d u c e c r i m e a n d d a n g e r o u s c o n f l i c t s
O r a n g e P u b l i c W o r k s
a n d C o m m u n i t y
S e r v i c e s D e p a r t m e n t s ,
C o u n t y o f O r a n g e , a n d
E q u e s t r i a n C o m m u n i t y
G r a n t s a n d
P r i v a t e
D o n a t i o n s
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
2 . 7
I m p l e m e n t t r a i l h e a d
a n d n e w p o c k e t p a r k
a t E a s t W a l n u t
A v e n u e ( 2 )
E v a l u a t e p o t e n t i a l a m e n i t i e s s u c h a s d r i n k i n g f o u n t a i n , b e n c h e s , p l a y g r o u n d , s h a d e , a n d n a t i v e l a n d s c a p e a t t h e i n t e r s e c t i o n o f t h e W a n d a t r a i l e x t e n s i o n a n d W a l n u t A v e n u e
C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n
a n d S u r r o u n d i n g
N e i g h b o r s
G r a n t s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
2 . 8
I m p r o v e m e n t s o n
t h e W a n d a t r a i l
e x t e n s i o n a s w e l l a s
a p o c k e t p a r k ( 2 )
E v a l u a t e a m e n i t i e s s u c h a s m o n u m e n t s i g n a g e , d r i n k i n g f o u n t a i n s , b e n c h e s , s i g n a g e , a n d n a t i v e l a n d s c a p e a t t h e W a n d a t r a i l e x t e n s i o n .
O r a n g e P u b l i c W o r k s
a n d C o m m u n i t y
S e r v i c e s D e p a r t m e n t s ,
C o m m u n i t y
F o u n d a t i o n , a n d
S a n t i a g o C r e e k
G r e e n w a y A l l i a n c e
P r i v a t e
D o n a t i o n s a n d
G r a n t s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
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P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
2 . 9
E - b i k e & B M X b i k e
o p p o r t u n i t i e s a n d o t h e r
t r a i l u s e s n e a r Y o r b a a n d
G r i j a l v a P a r k s ( 3 )
S e p a r a t e e - b i k e s a n d r e c r e a t i o n a l b i k e s f r o m d o g w a l k e r s a n d
e q u e s t r i a n t o a v o i d d a n g e r o u s
c o n f l i c t s
O r a n g e P u b l i c W o r k s
a n d C o m m u n i t y
S e r v i c e s D e p a r t m e n t s ,
S u r r o u n d i n g N e i g h b o r s
a n d C o m m u n i t y
G r o u p s
G r a n t s a n d
P r i v a t e
D o n a t i o n s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
2 . 1 0
I f a p p r o v e d b y t h e
a p p r o p r i a t e g o v e r n m e n t
a g e n c i e s , p e r f o r m
C r e e k b e d r e s t o r a t i o n
s o u t h w e s t o f r e c h a r g e
b a s i n ( 3 )
S u b j e c t t o a p p r o v a l , r e c o m m e n d t o r e m o v e c o n c r e t e l i n i n g a n d r e s t o r e n a t u r a l C r e e k b e d t o b e a u t i f y t h e C r e e k a n d i m p r o v e e c o l o g y .
C o u n t y o f O r a n g e
G r a n t s a n d
V o l u n t e e r s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
2 . 1 1
E v a l u a t e o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r
a c o m m u n i t y g a r d e n n e a r
G r i j a l v a P a r k a n d E a s t
W a l n u t A v e n u e ( 2 )
W i t h p r o p e r t y o w n e r c o n s e n t , w o r k w i t h n o n - p r o f i t g r o u p s a n d
n e i g h b o r h o o d s t o d e v e l o p a
c o m m u n i t y g a r d e n t h a t i n c l u d e s a n e d u c a t i o n a n d c o m p o s t i n g c o m p o n e n t S u r r o u n d i n g N e i g h b o r s
a n d N o n - P r o f i t G r o u p s
G r a n t s a n d
P r i v a t e
D o n a t i o n s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
28 Segment Two: Villa Park Road to the 55 Freeway
Segment Three extends from the 55 Freeway to Hart Park and the 22 Freeway. This segment comprises central and Old Towne Orange as it meanders to the neighboring City of Santa Ana. Segment Three’s features include a mix of concrete channel and natural settings with a significant portion of this Segment adjacent to City of Orange (City) owned property.
Segment Three projects recognize the value of having City-owned property near the Creek, particularly as this highly traveled Segment flows near the City’s crown jewel – the Old Towne Orange Plaza. In the spirit of Old Towne, projects within this Segment celebrate and merge Orange’s history and vision for the Creek’s future.
Segment Three focuses on fostering a safe recreational environment encompassed with natural vegetation, ancient sycamore trees, wildlife habitats, and seasonal water flows while offering educational opportunities and historical markers so Orange and non-Orange residents alike may learn about what makes Orange unique.
Located adjacent to Santa Ana, Segment 3 is a point of convergence that seeks to connect trail users to a vast recreational trail system both east (e.g., Santiago Oaks Regional Park) and west (e.g., Santa Ana River Trail) while delivering a bold approach that makes Orange immediately stand out and welcome all Creek visitors to the City of Orange.
29 Vision Statement for Segment Three:
55 Freeway to Hart Park
Vision Statement for Segment Three:
55 Freeway to Hart Park
S e g m e n t T h r e e : 5 5 F r e e w a y t o H a r t P a r k 30 3.2, 3.3, 3.8
3.2 3.2
3.2 3.2
3.4 3.4
3.4 3.5, 3.9, 3.11
3.7 3.11
Project Number Potential
Location
3.6 P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n
s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
3 . 1
S a n t i a g o C r e e k
H a b i t a t R e s t o r a t i o n
( 2 )
C o n d u c t a c o m p r e h e n s i v e b i o l o g i c a l a n d c u l t u r a l a s s e s s m e n t , a n d b a s e d o n t h i s a s s e s s m e n t , d e v e l o p a
h a b i t a t r e s t o r a t i o n p l a n t o g u i d e l a n d s c a p e a l t e r a t i o n ( s ) s u c h a s t h e r e m o v a l o r i n t r o d u c t i o n o f p l a n t s .
A l s o , r e c o m m e n d p r o h i b i t i n g t h e u s e o f p e s t i c i d e s , h e r b i c i d e s , o r m e c h a n i z e d e q u i p m e n t t h a t
n e g a t i v l e y i m p a c t t h e S a n t i a g o C r e e k A r e a
S a n t i a g o C r e e k
G r e e n w a y
A l l i a n c e , O r a n g e
C o m m u n i t y , a n d
I r v i n e R a n c h
C o n s e r v a n c y
P r i v a t e D o n a t i o n s ,
G r a n t s , a n d
V o l u n t e e r s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
S c e n i c O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
3 . 2
B r a n d i n g a n d T r a i l
S i g n a g e a t t h e 2 2
F r e e w a y , S o u t h
G l a s s e l l S t r e e t , S o u t h
S h a f f e r S t r e e t , S o u t h
C a m b r i d g e S t r e e t ,
a n d S o u t h T u s t i n
S t r e e t ( 2 )
I n c l u d e s i g n a g e t o i n c r e a s e v i s i b i l i t y a n d p u b l i c e n g a g e m e n t . T h e s e
s i g n s c a n d i r e c t t o S a n t i a g o O a k s R e g i o n a l P a r k , G r i j a l v a P a r k , Y o r b a P a r k , H a r t P a r k , a n d t h e O C L o o p .
A d d i t i o n a l l y , i n s t a l l s i g n a g e t h a t i n c l u d e s i n f o r m a t i o n l i k e t h e O r a n g e 2 4 / 7 a p p l i c a t i o n , b i k e s p e e d l i m i t s , t r a i l e t i q u e t t e , h a b i t a t e d u c a t i o n , a n d O r a n g e P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t c o n t a c t i n f o r m a t i o n
C o u n t y o f O r a n g e
a n d O r a n g e
C o m m u n i t y
S e r v i c e s
D e p a r t m e n t
G e n e r a l F u n d
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
31 Segment Three: 55 Freeway to Hart Park
P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
3 . 3
E n s u r e t h e
c l e a n l i n e s s a n d
o n g o i n g s a f e t y o f t h e
S a n t i a g o C r e e k ( 1 )
I m p r o v e t h e c r e e k c o r r i d o r
t h r o u g h t r a s h p i c k - u p , r e g u l a r t r a i l m a i n t e n a n c e , e d u c a t i o n , c r i m e p r e v e n t i o n , e n f o r c e m e n t , a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l d e s i g n ( i . e . , i m p r o v e d l i g h t i n g ) , p a r t i c u l a r l y i n m o r e s e c l u d e d a r e a s ( e . g . ,
i m p r o v e d l i g h t i n g n e a r t h e 2 2
F r e e w a y o v e r p a s s )
O r a n g e C o m m u n i t y
E m e r g e n c y R e s p o n s e
T e a m , S a n t i a g o C r e e k
G r e e n w a y A l l i a n c e , T h e
H E A R T T e a m
O n g o i n g C i t y
O p e r a t i o n s a n d
G r a n t s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
3 . 4
I n c r e a s e A c c e s s i b i l i t y
t o t h e C r e e k ( 3 )
W i t h p r o p e r t y o w n e r c o n s e n t ,
e v a l u a t e n e w S a n t i a g o C r e e k
t r a i l a c c e s s t o s u r r o u n d i n g
n e i g h b o r h o o d s i n c l u d i n g
S a n t i a g o C r e e k s i d e E s t a t e s
( e x i s t i n g g a t e l o c k e d ) , A r r o y o C a s a A p a r t m e n t s ( e x i s t i n g g a t e l o c k e d ) , a n d E a s t P a l m y r a
A v e n u e b e t w e e n t h e 5 5
F r e e w a y a n d T u s t i n S t r e e t a t
2 0 2 2 E a s t P a l m y r a A v e n u e
O r a n g e P u b l i c W o r k s
a n d C o m m u n i t y
S e r v i c e s D e p a r t m e n t s ,
C o u n t y o f O r a n g e , a n d
S u r r o u n d i n g N e i g h b o r s
O n g o i n g C i t y
O p e r a t i o n s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
32 Segment Three: 55 Freeway to Hart Park
P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
3 . 5
A c t i v e R e c r e a t i o n f o r
y o u n g f a m i l i e s ( 2 )
E v a l u a t e a r e a s a n d u s e s a l o n g t h i s s e g m e n t b e t w e e n S o u t h S h a f f e r a n d T u s t i n S t r e e t s t h a t m a y b e u s e d f o r a c t i v e r e c r e a t i o n p u r p o s e s t h a t a r e s p e c i f i c a l l y g e a r e d f o r y o u n g f a m i l i e s a n d c h i l d r e n
O r a n g e C o m m u n i t y
S e r v i c e s
D e p a r t m e n t ,
C o m m u n i t y
F o u n d a t i o n , a n d
S u r r o u n d i n g
N e i g h b o r s
P r i v a t e
D o n a t i o n s a n d
G r a n t s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
3 . 6
H i s t o r i c M a r k e r s a n d
P r e s e r v a t i o n ( 2 )
I n s t a l l i n t e r p r e t i v e s i g n a g e a n d d i g i t a l i n f o r m a t i o n t o h i g h l i g h t t h e h i s t o r y o f t h e S a n t i a g o C r e e k i n t h i s s e g m e n t , i n c l u d i n g t h e h i s t o r i c C h i n a T o w n a r e a , N a t i v e A m e r i c a n h i s t o r y , a n d h e r i t a g e t r e e s .
O r a n g e P u b l i c
L i b r a r y a n d H i s t o r y
C e n t e r , C o u n t y o f
O r a n g e , H i s t o r i c
P r e s e r v a t i o n
G r o u p s , a n d I r v i n e
R a n c h C o n s e r v a n c y
G r a n t s a n d
P r i v a t e
D o n a t i o n s
H i s t o r i c / A r c h e o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
3 . 7
I m p l e m e n t a
r e c r e a t i o n a l t r a i l o n
t h e n o r t h s i d e o f t h e
C r e e k b e t w e e n
Y o r b a a n d H a r t P a r k s
( 2 )
T h i s m u l t i p u r p o s e t r a i l w i l l c o m p l e m e n t t h e C l a s s I b i k e p a t h o n t h e n o r t h s i d e o f t h e C r e e k a n d g i v e m o r e a c c e s s t o t h e C r e e k c o r r i d o r . R e c o m m e n d t h a t t h i s s e p a r a t e a n y p o t e n t i a l l y d a n g e r o u s c o n f l i c t s ( e . g . , d o g w a l k e r s v s . b i c y c l e s o r e - b i k e s )
O r a n g e P u b l i c
W o r k s a n d
C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e s
D e p a r t m e n t s ,
C o u n t y o f O r a n g e ,
a n d S u r r o u n d i n g
N e i g h b o r s
G r a n t s
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
33 Segment Three: 55 Freeway to Hart Park
P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
3 . 8
I m p r o v e t h e c r e e k
c o r r i d o r b e t w e e n
G l a s s e l l S t r e e t a n d
t h e 2 2 F r e e w a y ( 2 )
I n s t a l l a m e n i t i e s s u c h a s d r i n k i n g f o u n t a i n , b e n c h e s , p l a y g r o u n d , s h a d e , a n d n a t i v e l a n d s c a p e
O r a n g e C o m m u n i t y
S e r v i c e s
D e p a r t m e n t ,
S a n t i a g o C r e e k
G r e e n w a y A l l i a n c e ,
a n d V o l u n t e e r s
P r i v a t e D o n a t i o n s
a n d G r a n t s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
3 . 9
E v a l u a t e o p p o r t u n i t i e s
f o r c o m m u n i t y
g a r d e n s ( 2 )
I d e n t i f y p u b l i c p a r c e l s p a r c e l s b e t w e e n S o u t h S h a f f e r a n d T u s t i n S t r e e t s t h a t m a y b e u t i l i z e d f o r a c o m m u n i t y g a r d e n O r a n g e C o m m u n i t y
G r o u p s a n d N o n -
P r o f i t O r g a n i z a t i o n s
P r i v a t e D o n a t i o n s
a n d G r a n t s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
34 Segment Three: 55 Freeway to Hart Park
P r o j e c t
N u m b e r
R e c o m m e n d e d
P r o j e c t a n d
( P r i o r i t y )
P r o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n
P o s s i b l e
C o l l a b o r a t i o n s
F u n d i n g
S t r a t e g y
C o m m u n i t y
B e n e f i t s
3 . 1 0
R e g i o n a l W a t e r
N e t w o r k M a p s a l o n g
t h e S a n t i a g o C r e e k
( 2 )
I d e n t i f y a r e a s a l o n g t h i s s e g m e n t w h e r e m a p s a n d e x h i b i t s o f t h e S a n t i a g o C r e e k w a t e r n e t w o r k m a y b e d i s p l a y e d .
C o u n t y o f O r a n g e ,
O r a n g e C o u n t y
W a t e r D i s t r i c t , a n d
O r a n g e C o m m u n i t y
S e r v i c e s D e p a r t m e n t
G r a n t s a n d
P r i v a t e D o n a t i o n s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
3 . 1 1
R e s e a r c h a n d
d e v e l o p o p p o r t u n i t i e s
f o r p o c k e t p a r k s a n d
t r a i l h e a d s i n t h e a r e a s
n e a r S o u t h S h a f f e r ,
S o u t h C a m b r i d g e ,
a n d S o u t h T u s t i n
S t r e e t s ( 2 )
E v a l u a t e a n d w h e r e a p p r o p r i a t e , i n s t a l l a m e n i t i e s s u c h a s e , d o g b a g
d i s p e n s e r s , d r i n k i n g f o u n t a i n s , b e n c h e s , p l a y g r o u n d , s h a d e , a n d n a t i v e l a n d s c a p e o n p u b l i c p a r c e l s b e t w e e n S o u t h S h a f f e r a n d T u s t i n S t r e e t s O r a n g e C o m m u n i t y
S e r v i c e s
D e p a r t m e n t ,
C o m m u n i t y
F o u n d a t i o n , a n d
S u r r o u n d i n g
N e i g h b o r s
G r a n t s
E c o l o g i c a l
S i g n i f i c a n c e
S c e n i c
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
R e c r e a t i o n a l
O p p o r t u n i t i e s
35 Segment Three: 55 Freeway to Hart Park
36 C o n c l u s i o n a n d N e x t S t e p s
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 13-23, the Santiago Creek Commission respectfully submits these projects for the Orange City Council’s consideration. The recommendations detailed in this document reflect the duties and tasks the Orange City Council have charged the Santiago Creek Commission with administering.
Dependent on City Council direction, the Santiago Creek Commission can collaborate with Townsend Public Affairs, and identify potential grant opportunities to help put these recommendations into action. Additionally, the Santiago Creek Commission recommends that staff develop a trail naming program to supplement ongoing maintenance and cleaning efforts. Moreover, if directed by the City Council, the Santiago Creek Commission can engage community groups and invite them to future meetings. This will prompt further discussion about the projects that have been presented to the City Council for consideration while giving the community the opportunity to strategize how to best maintain and manage the Santiago Creek through education campaigns and volunteerism.
Lastly, the Santiago Creek Commission recognizes the Creek is one component of a larger regional network, and will continue to monitor significant projects undertaken by other entities including:
US Army Corps of Engineers (Click to view webpage)
California Department of Transportation (Click to view webpage) Orange County Public Works (Click to view webpage)
37 A p p e n d i x : A d d i t i o n a l M a p s
“Hotuuknga”
Portola’s
Camp
38 Historical Map of the Santiago Creek
Source: Los Angeles Public Library - Kirkman-Harriman pictorial and historical map of Los Angeles County: 1860 A.D.-1937 A.D.
Orange County Groundwater
39 Your paragraph text
Villa Park Road
Yorba Park
18 Orange County Transportation Authority Bikeways Map
Villa Park Road
County
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Villa Park Road
Yorba Park
City of Orange Trails Map
Hart Park
Villa Park Dam
Grijalva Park
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