Santiago Creek Commission

City of Orange Santiago Creek Commission October 23, 2024 MINUTES - FINAL The Santiago Creek Commission of the City of Orange, California convened on October 23, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California. 1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER Chair Moeller called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner Michael Knight. 1.2 ROLL CALL Present: Galera, Hillman, Knight, Tillou, and Moeller Absent: Adams, and Baca 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Speakers: Peter Wetzel requested the Santiago Creek segments focus on all areas equally. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. Approval of minutes of the Santiago Creek Commission Regular Meetings held on April 24, 2024, and July 24, 2024, and a Special Meeting held on September 26, 2024. A motion was made by Chair Moeller, seconded by Commissioner Knight, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Galera, Hillman, Knight, Tillou, and MoellerAyes: NoneNoes: Adams, and BacaAbsent: 4. COMMISSION BUSINESS 4.1. Review of Segment One area and map of the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan. Senior Assistant to the City Manager Jack Morgan presented the staff report and a segment planning sheet to aid Commissioners in setting a vision and developing projects. Commissioner Hillman presented a video to provide additional details on the segment being discussed. Page 1 of 2

Santiago Creek Commission Minutes - Final October 23, 2024 Public Speakers: Reggie Mundekis requested the area be kept as close to the natural habitat, while considering surrounding zoning. Dru Whitefeather gave an update on the Sully-Miller site. Theresa Sears offered insight about land management and provided County information. Jake Comer encouraged converting the Sully-Miller site into a new park where a 16-20 acre disc golf course can be utilized by the community. Jill Hargis is in favor of protecting and increasing green spaces in Orange devoted to California native plants. Commissioners discussed adding ecological significance, scenic opportunities, historical/archeological significance and recreational opportunities to the segment planning form. Additionally, Commissioners agreed a bike/walk path is desired and the theme for segment one should be "wild/re-wild." 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m. The next Regular Santiago Creek Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber. _______/s/ Jack Morgan__________ Jack Morgan Sr. Assistant to the City Manager Page 2 of 2