Welcome! Dear neighbors, Welcome to our Ward 5 newsletter, where I share news, legislative updates, community events and highlight local art, businesses, and causes that are important to Ward 5 residents. As we approach the end of summer, I want to cover some important news that affects our community. First, I want to let you...
A historic former fire station will soon be transformed into a new Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League center to serve youths and seniors. This week the Santa Ana City Council directed City staff to convert the vacant 1928 fire station at 625 S. Cypress Ave. in the Pacific Park neighborhood into a PAAL...
The City of Santa Ana’s inaugural Chicano Heritage Festival will take place on Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 12 to 8 p.m. at El Salvador Park. This free community event will include live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, exhibitors, and a car show. Celebrating the Santa Ana City Council’s proclamation recognizing August as Chicano Heritage...
As of 5 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2022 the incumbent for the office of Mayor did not file nomination papers. Section 10225 of the Elections Code provides for the extension of the nomination period in the event an incumbent does not file. Therefore the nomination period for the office of Mayor is extended through Wednesday,...
In this edition of COSAS, check out our cool new library card designs, street lighting improvements, mosquito control efforts, and many exciting events and activities including concerts, movies, a butterfly exhibit and our first ever Chicano Heritage Festival! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo The Smokin' Cobras perform at Windsor Park Photo Credit: Hiram U. To...
The Orange County Transportation Authority announced that 4th Street from Ross Street to Broadway will be closed starting as early as August 15 for OC Streetcar construction. The closure will be in place day and night for the duration of the work. Please follow detour signage.
Happy Thursday! I hope you're having a great summer so far and have had an opportunity to join us at some of our recent celebrations, such as Juneteenth and Fourth of July, or our ongoing Movies in the Park and Concerts in the Park series (these series run through the rest of August!). The City...
In This Issue Rent Stabilization Ordinance Update Rent Increase Submissions Vacancy Listings Rent Stabilization Ordinance 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...
As part of compliance requirements associated with the American Rescue Plan Act's State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), the City of Santa Ana produced its second annual report, entitled "The City of Santa Ana 2022 Recovery Plan Performance Report." Referred to as Revive Santa Ana, the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund supports a...
Dear neighbors, I hope everyone is staying cool in this summer heat, while also taking advantage of the longer days, the sunlight, and the good weather. Our Parks and Recreation team has been hard at work, planning and hosting community events, such as Juneteenth and Fourth of July celebrations, along with weekly Movies in the Park screenings at parks...
In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, we have so much great news to share! Learn about SAPD’s new meditation room, the gun buyback event, Public Works' campaign to raise water conservation awareness, the 2021 Water Quality Report, and all of the exciting events happening in August! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Downtown Graffiti...
The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that informs you where your drinking water comes from and what’s in it. To review the details of the report, visit www.SantaAnaCCR.org. SANTA ANA, Calif. — The City of Santa Ana recently released its 2021 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer...
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN’S WELCOME MESSAGE: Dear Ward 1 Residents, Wow, what a year it’s been so far! It felt like things were back in full swing with more access to COVID vaccines, more businesses opening up, and more events! The pandemic hasn’t left yet, and we all must still be vigilant, but I hope that...
12 winners selected out of more than 260 entries from 45 participating schools SANTA ANA, Calif.— The Santa Ana City Council celebrated the winners of the 2022 Youth Water Poster Contest at a special awards ceremony yesterday. The ceremony, which was attended by the winners and their family members, was held during the Council’s regular...
SANTA ANA, CA – The City of Santa Ana is pleased to announce Flight – A Live Butterfly Experience is now open at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park. Immerse yourself in the movement, beauty, and color of hundreds of tropical butterflies in the Flight aviary. Study the butterfly life cycle in the emergence...
In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, we have so much great news to share! Learn about the Santa Ana Zoo’s new butterfly exhibit, a new assistance program for commercial property owners, the Housing Element Draft, our new park host, and tons of fun events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo 4th of July at...
The General Plan Housing Element provides a long-range policy guide on the production, improvement, and preservation of housing for the next eight years (2021-2029 planning period). The revised July 2022 Housing Element Draft is now available for public review on our website. The latest draft includes revisions addressing comments received on the February 2022 Draft...
The City of Santa Ana's Planning and Building Agency has developed the Commercial Property Compliance Assistance Program as part of the Revive Santa Ana initiative. The program pays for improvements including signage, awning, steam cleaning/power washing, fencing, doors, lighting, paint, and more. If you are the owner of commercial property in qualified areas of Santa...
Councilmember Mendoza's welcome message: I am happy to announce that our ward redistricting process has been completed. I am now your new Ward 2 council representative. I am in the process of coordinating a meeting where I may introduce myself personally to all the neighborhood associations within Ward 2. I am asking that you make...
In this issue Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list opening Integrated Pest Management Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list opening Our Housing Authority opened the Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list application on Monday, May 2, 2022, until Tuesday, may 31, 2022. During this 30-day period, the Housing Authority received a total of 20,756 applications....
