While the $96 million fine on Anaheim is the biggest ever, land use activists wonder if state Attorney General Rob Bonta just set a bad precedent for the Surplus Land Act.
Tag: Anaheim City Council
Posted inGovernment
Anaheim Denies Breaking State Law While Agreeing to $96 Million Fine for Breaking State Law
City officials are also calling the fine a “settlement,” while state officials consider it a penalty for violating the Surplus Land Act. The money is slated to build 1,000 units of affordable housing.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
What’s the Best Way For CA Metro Areas Like Orange County to Deal With Rundown, Seedy Motels?
Anaheim City Council members this week decided to impose a host of new restrictions on two Beach Boulevard motels, while Stanton is converting some of its motels into housing for homeless people.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine City Council Looks to Gut Transparency Rules, Shorten Public Comment Amid Pushback
The council tried to push through a similar measure in October, but backed off after protests from residents.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Why Did Santa Ana Police Hand Over Scene to Anaheim PD the Night of Brandon Lopez Shooting?
Some are questioning why the Santa Ana police relinquished command of the scene to Anaheim police before officers mistook a water bottle for a gun and shot Lopez repeatedly in September.
Posted inEconomy
Is Anaheim’s Resort Gamble Paying Off for Local Residents?
City officials don’t talk very often in public about how more than a billion dollars in Wall Street debt spent on the city’s resorts has paid off.
Posted inEconomy
Disneyland Workers Plan to Appeal OC Judge’s Ruling Against Their Class Action Wage Lawsuit
The lawsuit, which claims Disney is receiving city subsidies, could have forced the company to increase hourly pay for its workers by at least $1 annually.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Anaheim Council’s Appointment of a Resort Ally Stirs Calls of Rushed, Politicized Process
Some officials and residents are questioning whether the public was short-changed on the appointment of Gloria Saha’gun Ma’ae to the councils’ District 2 seat.
Posted inEconomy
Anaheim Once Again Turns Down Idea of Offering Hazard Pay to Grocery, Retail and Drug Store Workers
In a 4-3 vote Tuesday night, the council tabled the item after the majority opposed the idea last week.
Posted inEconomy
Majority of Anaheim Council Opposes Idea Of Mandating Pandemic Raises for Grocery, Drug Store Workers
The council will vote on whether to pass a hazard pay ordinance on May 18.
