The new costs, which drew the ire of two council members, are the result of a consultant missing deadlines on environmental reports.
Tag: Claudia Alvarez
What’s Happening With ‘Year for Retail’ in Santa Ana?
Downtown Inc. officials said 2012 would be a year focused on helping the downtown area’s struggling retail stores. For some, it is already too late.
Amid Haggling, Santa Ana Council OKs Apartment Complex
City Council approves high-end apartments, but only after extracting a promise that the developer submit a design for a high-rise tower at the site.
Santa Ana City Clerk: Alvarez Cannot Run for Fourth Term
The declaration this week answers ongoing questions about whether Councilwoman Claudia Alvarez can avoid the council’s three-term limit.
Santa Ana Council Shows Tepid Support for Sunshine Law
Most Council members don’t seem very excited about a proposal from a coalition of neighborhood groups aimed at making City Hall more transparent.
Santa Ana Chamber Divided Over Hiring Paul Walters
Some in the business community want the City Council to resume a national search for a permanent city manager.
Santa Ana Ethics Committee Takes Heat From Frustrated Residents
About a dozen residents attended a committee meeting Wednesday night to vent their frustration about a city ethics code they say has no teeth.
Santa Ana Approves High-End Apartment Development
The City Council approved despite concerns from some that the proposed apartment buildings in an affluent part of town won’t be tall enough.
Source: 50-50 Chance Walters Will Be New City Manager
Word is Councilwoman Michele Martinez has changed her mind and
Councilman Sal Tinajero is the swing vote on appointing new city
manager.
Searches for New City Manager and City Attorney Still On
Council members remain committed to conducting a national search
to replace retired City Manager Dave Ream, says one councilman.









