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Public Knowledge Survey
A public knowledge survey regarding the Santiago GHAD was hand-distributed to property owners within the Santiago GHAD on November 25, 2019. A hard copy of the survey was mailed to property owners who do not reside at the situs address within the GHAD, but own the property within the GHAD. Linked below is a copy of the survey.
Santiago GHAD Boundary Map
Santiago GHAD Next Steps
Santiago GHAD has learned that the subapplication for FEMA grant funding a mitigation solution to landslide issues has been “waitlisted” by the reviewing agency, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal-OES). If nothing changes, the current Santiago GHAD assessment will sunset in April 2025. Under the current assessment, we generate approximately $300,000 annually, of which approximately $260,000 collectively comes from the individual homeowners in taxes collected by the County Assessor, with another approximately $40,000 in assessment fees that come from the City of Anaheim.
If nothing replaces such funding, operation of the GHAD, primarily operation of the vital dewatering system, will cease if the GHAD runs out of funds. In the months ahead, the GHAD Board will continue exploring with the City of Anaheim the limited options available to avoid that (and minimize the risk of landslide reactivation associated with cessation of dewatering). Most prominently, property owners (and the City) will eventually be asked to approve a new assessment. As from previous assessment votes, any assessment proposal would need to be put forward for a weighted vote by the property owners and the City. It does not go into effect by a simple board vote.
We are reaching out to the property owners. Your involvement is essential. For starters, we invite positive feedback and ideas on specific approaches that the GHAD should explore. Please feel free to contact the GHAD Board of Directors and the GHAD Manager (ENGEO) with any questions and ideas. A formal letter to property owners will follow.
FEMA Hazard Grant Mitigation Program Subapplication
As discussed at previous board meetings and informational workshops, the GHAD is seeking FEMA funding via CalOES to implement a long-term mitigation solution that reduces reliance dewatering facilities for the purpose of landslide stabilization. Some continued dewatering may be necessary for seepage management. The completed and anticipated timeline for this application is as follows:
May 9, 2023– Submitted Notice of Interest to receive funding for proposed mitigation project.
May 25, 2023– Notified by CalOES that Notice of Interest was accepted.
August 4, 2023– Submitted Subapplication to CalOES for proposed mitigation project.
August 11, 2023– Received RFI#1 from CalOES for proposed mitigation project.
August 16, 2023– Submitted responses to RFI#1 to CalOES.
August 30, 2023– Received RFI#2 from CalOES for proposed mitigation project.
September 7, 2023– Submitted responses to RFI#2 to CalOES.
April 2024– Notified by CalOES that the GHAD’s subapplication was waitlisted.
Early-mid 2025– Receive notice if CalOES/FEMA can award the GHAD’s proposed mitigation project from the waitlist.
Mid -to Late 2025– If funding is awarded, anticipated 100% design completion and construction kick-off for the long-term mitigation solution.
Mid- to Late 2026– If funding is awarded, anticipated construction completion of the long-term mitigation solution.
2023 Assessment Vote Results
The 2023 Assessment Vote did pass.
The weighted vote resulted in 78.81% of tabulated ballots with a Yes vote and 21.19% of tabulated ballots with a No vote for the budget of $306,800 as presented in the Engineer’s Report dated June 5, 2023, revised June 7, 2023.
A total of 203 ballots were tallied with 143 Yes votes and 60 No votes, which resulted in 70.44% of tabulated ballots with Yes votes and 29.56% of tabulated ballots with No votes.
Approved Engineer’s Report and Proposed Assessment
The Santiago GHAD Board of Directors approved an Engineer’s Report for the proposed assessment within the Santiago GHAD. The Engineer’s Report dated June 5, 2023, revised June 7, 2023, was approved with Resolution 2023/09. See additional information related to the assessment on the Assessment tab at the top of the homepage or click here.
Assessment Vote Ballot Tracker
Linked below is a spreadsheet of all the ballots mailed out to those within the Santiago GHAD. This spreadsheet will be updated as the ballots are received in real time throughout the upcoming weeks leading up to the Public Hearing on July 27, 2023.
Arbitration between SGHAD and City of Anaheim
The arbitration hearing between the Santiago GHAD and the City of Anaheim was held on January 30, 2023. Documents related to the arbitration process and hearing, including the final award, are linked below.
GHAD’s Demand for Arbitration Letter to City of Anaheim
City of Anaheim’s Response to Arbitration Letter
GHAD’s Petition to Compel Arbitration with City of Anaheim
City of Anaheim’s Response to Petition to Compel Arbitration
GHAD’s Reply Brief for City of Anaheim’s Response to Petition to Compel Arbitration
City of Anaheim’s Response to GHAD’s Demand for Arbitration
Declaration of Uri Eliahu, ENGEO- GHAD Manager
City of Anaheim’s Opening Brief
Declaration of Michael Rubin, Attorney representing City of Anaheim
Anaheim Hills Planned Community Responsibilities
Army Corps of Engineers Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study Information
We have been notified that the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS) at Formerly Used Defense Site Former (FUDS) project at Irvine Park – Army Camp (MRS01 – Range Complex), FUDS Project # J09CA712901 which includes some parcels within the Santiago Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD). The US Army Corps of Engineers completed a Site Inspection (SI) in 2011 and as a result it was decided to perform further site investigation under Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS). In order for the US Army Corps of Engineers to perform proper RI/FS in the area, they may seek permission to enter private property. If the USACE decides to conduct any investigation on parcels after obtaining the property owner’s permission, some soil samples (small amount) will be taken from undeveloped/un-landscaped area in their property. As indicated, the sampling will not be very intrusive. Below is more information regarding the US Army Corps of Engineers’ work in this area. The Santiago GHAD is providing this notification for information only and is not involved in any of the investigation activities.
Board Meetings
Regular Session
Thursday, September 19, 2024.
6:00 p.m.
Oak Room
East Anaheim Community Center
8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Anaheim, CA 92808
Via computer: bit.ly/3VKT2B4
Meeting ID: 882 0751 1841
Passcode: 071443
Agenda
Board Meeting Documents
Meeting agendas are posted 72 hours before the board meeting on this website and on the lamppost formerly labeled “59085D” on the east side of street on Williams Circle, near the intersection of Williams Circle and Serrano Avenue.
Board of Directors
During the 2022 election cycle, three Board of Director positions were eligible for election. Only one Director submitted candidacy for reelection and one property owner within the GHAD submitted candidacy for one of the positions, leaving one position vacant. The property owner rescinded candidacy, therefore, two positions were vacant leading up to the 2022 election. Since the number of candidates who applied was less than the number of eligible positions, only one director was appointed, and two positions remained vacant. Furthermore, since one candidate submitted and then rescinded candidacy, that position can only be filled by election in 2024, while the other position that did not receive any candidates can be appointed by the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
On August 8, 2023, the Orange County Board of Supervisors appointed Marc Schwering to serve as a Board of Director for the Santiago GHAD. Another board vacancy occurred in May 2024, and was filled by appointment by the GHAD Board of Directors within 60 days with Richard Farano on June 17, 2024.
In the 2024 election cycle, three Board of Director positions will be eligible for election.
Santiago GHAD Election Procedure for November 2024 can be found here.
Chair: James Guziak– term expires 2024
Alternate Chair: Hillard Kaplan– term expires 2026
Boardmember: Richard Farano- term expires 2024
Boardmember: Marc Schwering– term expires 2026
Boardmember: Vacant- term expires 2026, will be up for election in 2024 for 2-year term
GHAD Staff
Clerk: Karen Holthe, Cardinal Property Management
Treasurer: Dave Fernandez, GHAD Treasurer, Inc.
Manager: Matt Swanson, ENGEO Incorporated