Word is Councilwoman Michele Martinez has changed her mind and
Councilman Sal Tinajero is the swing vote on appointing new city
manager.
There is no longer an agreement that a majority of tenants in the famed building be artists. But instead of reacting with outrage, the artists are trying a diplomatic tack.
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Council members remain committed to conducting a national search
to replace retired City Manager Dave Ream, says one councilman.
After being evicted from its old location on Fifth Street in
Santa Ana, the nonprofit Latino youth organization has found new
quarters in the city.
Some City Council members now say Dave Ream misled them when he
gave assurances that the city could afford generous deals with its
public safety unions.
Councilwoman Claudia Alvarez defends her contention that
Councilman Vincent Sarmiento was pandering to a crowd of Occupy
protesters.
Councilwoman Claudia Alvarez fails to persuade colleagues to
tackle the special property tax that funds Downtown Inc.
Protesters pleaded until midnight, but it was to no avail as
council members voiced concerns about possible civil rights
lawsuits.
The city has sought an outside legal opinion on whether the
councilwoman, who is thought to be termed out, can be allowed on
the ballot.
The city operates on an approximately $200-million annual budget
but had just $313,343.50 in the bank on Sept. 30.
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