Category: City News

Rent Stabilization Ordinance allowable rent increase update

The City of Santa Ana adopted a Rent Stabilization Ordinance effective November 19, 2021, that limits rent increases to the lower of 3% per year, or 80% of the percent change in the Consumer Price Index over the most recent 12-month period. The allowable rent increase for rental units and mobilehomes covered by the Rent … Continued

A statement from the Santa Ana City Council

The Santa Ana City Council met in closed session this evening to address two cases of pending litigation and a security threat. While the City Council did not make any reportable decisions it asked for release of the following statement. The City of Santa Ana recently learned that one of its officials and the official’s … Continued

City Council approves loans for Affordable Housing Projects

The City of Santa Ana continues to invest in affordable housing for our residents. On June 21, 2022, the City Council approved $5.2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act housing funds for the development of WISEPlace to provide 47 units of permanent supportive housing at 1411 N. Broadway. The project will provide formerly homeless … Continued

Adopted 2022-2023 Santa Ana Budget expands City services

MEDIA CONTACT: Paul Eakins Public Affairs Information Officer (714) 647-5224 peakins@santa-ana.org   The City Council approved the new budget on June 21. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, June 21, unanimously adopted a new City budget that will create additional parks and outdoor spaces, expand youth programs, improve libraries, fix … Continued

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for June 17, 2022

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, we have so much great news to share! Learn about the library’s new Knowledge Mobile that will be rolling into your neighborhood, upcoming movies in the park, who to call for water emergencies and illegal fireworks, and tons of fun events for Pride, Juneteenth, Fourth of July … Continued

Santa Ana adopts water conservation actions

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council approved reduction actions for a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage on June 7, 2022, asking all Santa Ana residents to lower their water use by following water conservation practices and for businesses to improve their water use processes. While there is no current water supply emergency … Continued

Find summer fun in Santa Ana

Summer is almost here, and the City of Santa Ana offers many fun, educational and active events and activities for people of all ages! Swimming pools City swimming pools are open until September 5. Info: https://www.santa-ana.org/aquatics/

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for June 3, 2022

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, find out all of the fun things happening this summer in Santa Ana, see how we’re honoring local military service members, and get more Santa Ana news and events. Spotlight photo Jacaranda spring in Santa Ana (Myrtle Street) Photo Credit: Nhat T. To submit your own original … Continued

Highlights of Public Works Family Community Event

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency held their first-ever family community event at the Walnut Water Pump Station located at 723 W. Walnut Street. Highlights of the event included free tacos to the first 500 guests, prizes, tours of the state-of-the-art water pump station, a water pipe connection … Continued

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