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City of Orange Council adopts Santiago Creek Strategic Plan; approves audits, public-safety purchases, utility design amendment, and local service actions

OrangeFeb 24, 20263 min read

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At its February 24, 2026 meeting the Orange City Council adopted the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan and directed the Santiago Creek Commission to pursue grants and community engagement. The Council approved multiple consent items including a two-year audit services agreement, a design amendment for Well 29, grant appropriations for library programming and Proposition 69 funding for forensic equipment, increases to EMS supply purchase orders, and the transfer of K‑9 Nash to Officer Logan Shryock. Council also directed staff to restore Old Towne sidewalk steam cleaning within the City Manager’s signing authority and to return with revised driveway/parking standards.

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Adopted the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan and directed the Santiago Creek Commission to collaborate with Townsend Public Affairs to identify grant opportunities and engage community groups to implement the plan.
Approved agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP for annual financial audit services for FY 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 ($185,240) and authorized execution.
Approved First Amendment with Tetra Tech, Inc. for additional design services for Well 29 equipping ($191,200) and authorized execution.
Accepted and appropriated $10,689 in grant funding from the California Library Association and California State Library for 'Lunch at the Library' programming and authorized corresponding budget appropriations.
Accepted $55,000 in 2025 Proposition 69 funding from the County of Orange, appropriated funds to the Reimbursable Capital Projects fund, and approved the sole-source purchase of a Crime‑Lite AUTO forensic imaging/evidence detection device (approx. $54,831.94).
Approved increases to blanket purchase orders for Emergency Medical Transport Program supplies: Life Assist, Inc. (not‑to‑exceed $375,000) and Stryker Medical Supplies (not‑to‑exceed $85,000).
Approved purchase of replacement public‑use desktop computers and laptops from CPAC, Inc. ($80,000).
Received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related audit and financial reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
Approved transfer of ownership of police service dog Nash to Officer Logan Shryock.
Directed staff to restore Old Towne sidewalk steam cleaning services within the City Manager’s signing authority and discussed adding Lemon Street parking structure and security cameras.
Directed staff to return with a report updating standards for paving, driveway widths, and parking in setback areas (including boarding house ordinance consideration).
Conducted lottery for permits to sell 'safe and sane' fireworks and recorded the list of primary and alternate organizations selected.

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