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Orange council directs manager to restore Old Town sidewalk steam cleaning using parking revenue
Summary
After extensive public comment about downtown cleanliness and merchant concerns, the council gave the city manager direction to reinstate once‑a‑month steam cleaning in the Old Town plaza and consider coverage of the parking structure, funded from parking meter revenue. Staff later clarified the annual cost at about $9,360 for once‑a‑month service.
The Orange City Council on Feb. 24 directed the city manager to restore sidewalk steam cleaning in Old Town, starting with once‑a‑month service and a plan to reassess frequency after a trial period.
Mayor Dan Slater introduced the measure as an effort to protect Old Town’s role as the city’s “front porch,” saying the cleaning would help preserve the area’s appeal and support revenue generated by recently implemented paid parking. “If people get the impression that it’s a ugly, stinky place, they’re gonna stay away,” Slater said.
Staff initially cited a figure that reflected a previous weekly…
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