Category: City Manager’s Office

City Hall and all non-essential City services will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Emergency services will be available during this time.

The Draft Santa Ana General Plan Update and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was released for public review on August 3. The “Golden City Beyond: A Shared Vision” Draft General Plan will provide long-term policy direction and communicate the vision, values, and goals for Santa Ana’s physical development, fiscal and environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life. … Continued

As of today, we have met our 2010 Census response rate of 67.6%, despite a global pandemic and a complete shutdown of the U.S. Census Bureau operations. We will continue to promote the Census until the deadline of September 30, 2020, as part of our Santa Ana Cares Mobile Resource Center and on City social … Continued

On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, citywide efforts began with a Santiago Park area sweep, including Santa Ana Police Department’s Mounted Unit. The Quality of Life Team (QOLT) has also been directed to address hot spots and major corridors citywide. For more information about the Quality of Life Team, visit our website.

The 2020 General Municipal Election is on November 3, 2020. Below are some important dates to make sure you’re ready: October 19: last date to register to vote October 5: ballot mailed to registered address November 3: Election Day November 13: campaign signs must be removed December 3: deadline to certify election results You will … Continued

The City of Santa Ana recently launched the Santa Ana Cares Mobile Resource Center, a mobilized team of City staff who are going out into our high-density neighborhoods, meeting residents where they are, and providing the COVID-19 resources they need. Specifically, we are providing rental relief for tenants who have been unable to pay their rent … Continued

Executive Order 5-2020, approved in early June 2020, permits retail businesses in Downtown Santa Ana to expand their business operations onto City sidewalks or parking spaces (with advanced notice). Since the implementation of the Order, many businesses have expanded onto sidewalks generating positive activity and sales. Beginning Friday, August 21, 2020, Downtown will activate “Retail Islands” … Continued

Staff from the Community Development Agency has partnered with the Public Works Agency staff to help Downtown businesses transition to the new trash service requirements. The new initiatives require businesses to transition into using recycle containers and organics containers, instead of only using solid waste containers. Both departments are proud to report that several businesses … Continued

During these unconventional times, businesses have had to be innovative and creative in order to overcome the decline in business due to the pandemic. One successful example of perseverance is the Mission Bar, a minority woman-owned business in Downtown Santa Ana. Owner, Vanessa Pozzobon, opened Mission Bar in 2017, which has done well over the … Continued