The historic theater’s operators want to turn it into a concert
venue and serve alcohol. Some longtime downtown residents and
business owners are fighting the plan.
Council members voted on a lawsuit settlement last week before
the public had a chance to offer comments on the issue.
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Santa Ana City Council this week decided that money earmarked
for improvements to a tennis center will instead go toward a
downtown cultural plaza and the city’s police helicopter
program.
The city brought in the consulting firm to come up with a
so-called “budget stabilization plan” that is supposed to solve the
city’s structural deficit over several years.
Following the retirement of City Manager Dave Ream, city
staffers and residents say they are confused as to who is running
City Hall.
Management Partners Inc., an administrative consulting firm for
local governments, could be filling a void left by the departure of
City Manager Dave Ream.
For the third time since 2009, Vista Del Rio Housing Partners,
L.P. has successfully sought a redevelopment loan for their 41-unit
affordable housing project.
At least three OC cities this week are planning to take steps
that would shield redevelopment resources from being absorbed by
Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to eliminate redevelopment
agencies.
City Council is set to consider a plan — in the name of cost
savings — to hire an outside contractor for graffiti cleanup work.
City employees say the outsourcing will increase the city’s
budget.
Community Development Agency department head Cynthia Nelson is
the latest high-ranking official to abruptly retire. Council
members are starting to speak out.
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