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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Orange public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Revisions to the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan
The commission is setting up subcommittees and hunting grants to actually build the creek projects in the newly adopted Strategic Plan — habitat restoration, trail gap closures, signage, and community amenities. The City Council has the final say on the implementation strategy.
Proposed Rexford Warehouse at 2411 North Glassell Street
Neighbors again urged the council to require a full environmental impact report for Rexford Industrial's 300,000-square-foot warehouse at 2411 North Glassell, citing diesel fumes, traffic, and its proximity to homes and Fletcher Elementary.
County herbicide spraying in creeks
A commissioner cited a report that the county sprays roughly 100,000 gallons of herbicides a year into Orange County creeks under an expired permit. The commission couldn't take formal action tonight, but staff will investigate the permit status and report back.
City energy and solar upgrades
The Council approved an investment-grade audit with Willdan to explore solar, LED lighting, EV charging, and water meter upgrades, aiming for projects that pay for themselves through guaranteed energy savings — with federal tax credit deadlines looming.