San Clemente to Move its Homeless Population to a City Lot
Housing & Homelessness
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San Clemente is moving its homeless population to a city-owned lot Friday, but homeless rights attorney Carol Sobel warns the move is unconstitutional.
Expert: Placentia’s Downtown Overhaul Plan More Restrictive Than Previous Redevelopment Agencies
Placentia Redevelopment
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Placentia and the County’s financial partnership to overhaul core infrastructure in the city’s Old Town area should be less risky and controversial than the now disbanded redevelopment agencies, a local land use expert says.
Irvine Appoints Planning Commissioner to Fill Council Vacancy
Irvine City Council Vacancy
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The Irvine City Council appointed Planning Commissioner Mike Carroll Tuesday to fill a dais vacancy left by former Mayor Don Wagner after he won the March special election to become a County supervisor.
Anaheim Mayor Sidhu Unofficially Limits Council Discussion
Anaheim Council comment rules
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Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu instituted a rule that limits City Council discussion to two five-minute intervals on agenda items and his rule change caused issues as the last council meeting wore on.
Private Anaheim Spending Advisory Group Criticized for Ties to Business and Lack of Transparency
Anaheim First
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Anaheim First, a private group that’s going to make spending recommendations to the city on $250 million over the next decade, is facing heavy criticism for a lack of transparency and close business ties.
Fullerton Moves Ahead With Paid Downtown Parking Using License Plate Readers
Fullerton
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People will have to pay to park in downtown Fullerton public garages and lots when the city launches a pilot parking program in June, in spite of privacy concerns from residents and City Council members over the license plate readers that will be used.
County Partners With Placentia to Redevelop City’s Old Town Area
Placentia
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County Supervisors took initial steps to partner with Placentia to create the state’s first financing district that both the city and county will chip in to redevelop Placentia’s Old Town infrastructure to bring in more tax revenue.
OC District Attorney Launches Internal Investigation Into Snitch Scandal
Jailhouse Snitch Scandal
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District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced April 24 that he’s launching an internal investigation into the jailhouse snitch scandal while seeking clarification from the state Attorney General if the state probe is finished or not.
7,000 Homeless People in OC is a Wake Up Call, Experts Say
2019 Point in Time Count
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The nearly 7,000 people officially homeless n Orange County should be a wake up call to the County and all 34 cities to start building affordable and permanent supportive housing, in addition to shelters, according to experts in the field.
Anaheim to Let Private Group Recommend City Spending for $250 Million in Neighborhoods
Anaheim
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Anaheim City Council members voted to give $250,000 to a nonprofit group, Anaheim First, to study neighborhoods and make spending recommendations on the planned $250 million neighborhood investment over the next 10 years, but questions about study specifics, funding and a delay proposal led to a fight.