Directors approve more environmental study but are increasingly questioning the high cost of the project and the apparent lack of financial contribution from Disneyland.
Tag: Jeffrey Lalloway
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories, Transportation
Some OCTA Directors Still Wary of Anaheim Streetcar’s Cost
The board postponed action that would have given Anaheim access to OCTA funds for environmental studies and other expenses.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
OCTA Board Withholds Money From Metrolink
Directors say they want to see the results of a forensic audit before they approve a larger subsidy for the troubled rail agency.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories, Transportation
Disneyland Driving Up Costs of Anaheim Streetcar Project
The estimated cost per mile of Anaheim’s proposed streetcar project is the highest nationwide in recent memory. Demands by Disney are a big reason.
Posted inIrvine
Budget-Busting Project Has Irvine Officials Scrambling
The budget for an expansion and remodeling of a community center started at $4 million. Now it is at $5.8 million, and staff can’t explain the reason.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
Disney Expansion Is Reason for $319-Million Streetcar Proposal
Anaheim Councilwoman Kris Murray acknowledges that cars must come off the road in order for Disneyland to open a third gate.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Lake Forest, Top Stories
DA Ready to Defend Banning Sex Offenders From Parks
Despite a county counsel opinion that the county should back away from a sex offender ban in parks, Rackauckas urges officials to stand firm.
Posted inCountywide, Irvine, Top Stories
Great Park Homes Project Could Go Before Voters
The developer says that should negotiations with the city fail, a ballot initiative is still possible.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council Majority Denies Closed Session Leak
The majority finds that communication between Mayor Sukhee Kang and a developer did not violate the state’s open meetings law.
Posted inIrvine, Politics & Elections
Are Republicans Poised to Take Control of Irvine Council?
A Republican slate that seemed impossible to form in 2010 has come together. Will it be enough to unseat a Democratic majority?
