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SAN?IAGO CREEK The City Manager requested a policy determination relative to the "interim development" of Santiago Creek. He reported that the proposed "interim development" would, as economically as possible, place the Creek in a good position to wit~hstand a similar rainfall situation; that the area involved City easements approximately 80 feet long between the two bridges; that rubble-type material would be introduced to that material already in place to build a rubble bank; that the bank on the side of private property would require additional dirt fill by the property owner in order to bring it up to grade and make it attractive; that contingency funds could be used for.this work; that specifications would have to be developed and contracts let; and that a request should be initiated immediately to the Orange County Flood Control for compensation for cost of the proposed work. RECESS At 4:05 P.M., the meeting was recessed for three minutes; it was reconvened at 4:12 P.M. SANTIAGO CREEK Mayor McMichael recognized Mr. Jack (continued) Dexter, representing Mr. Clarence Amling, 1114 River Lane, who stated that it was necessary to determine who was affected by the storm damage, River Lane residents, the City of Santa Ana, or the County. The Mayor recognized Mr. Clarence Amling, 1114 River Lane, who stated that his home was on the north side of the Creek; that his property had been used as a working ground during the storm; and that he had lost about 25 feet of it. In response to several questions posed by Mr. Amling, the City Manager stated that a concrete wall would be seriously considered for the "ultimate development" of the Creek; that such development was five to seven years away; that the type of rubble material proposed for the "interim development" was similar to that previously introduced and would not make good support for long tree root systems; that, in his opinion, actions taken at Villa Park and Irvine Dams during the storm were prudent; and that Villa Park Dam did save Santa Ana from a flood disaster. The Mayor recognizedMr. Thomas McLean, 939 Riviera Drive, who stated that the Creek had come along side of ~is pool and had undermined one of his buildings; that in order to use the pool and building again and restore his backyard, a 2:1 ratio of outward compaction and removal of the rubble and car bodies would be necessary. On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset, the City Manager's recommendations relative to the "interim development" of Santiago Creek were accepted and the Administration was authorized to: (1) develop plans and specifications for award by Council; (2) finance the project from contingency funds; and (3) memorialize the Orange County Flood Control District to accept ownership of the creek bed and assume responsibility for repair work. CITY COUNCIL 168 April 7, 1969