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Mayor Sarmiento’s newsletter – August 2022

Posted on August 11, 2022

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...

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Housing Authority Landlord Newsletter: July 2022

Posted on August 1, 2022

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...

City of Santa Ana releases the 2022 Revive Santa Ana Annual Report

Posted on August 1, 2022

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...

Ward 3 newsletter: August 2022

Posted on July 31, 2022

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...

Santa Ana Releases 2021 Water Quality Report

Posted on July 27, 2022

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...

Ward 1 – Newsletter

Posted on July 25, 2022

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...

Winners of 2022 Youth Water Poster Contest Announced

Posted on July 20, 2022

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...

Live butterfly experience takes flight at Santa Ana Zoo

Posted on July 18, 2022

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...

Revised Housing Element available for public review

Posted on July 12, 2022

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...

Revive Santa Ana Commercial Property Compliance Assistance Program

Posted on July 12, 2022

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...

Ward 2 – Summer newsletter

Posted on July 1, 2022

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...

Housing Authority Landlord newsletter: June 2022

Posted on July 1, 2022

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....

New trash and recycling services start July 1, 2022

Posted on July 1, 2022

Republic Services is Here! Your trash and recycling services are now being provided by Republic Services. Your service day will remain the same. Contact Republic Services for any cart or bin issues at (657) 467-6220. Reminder: Due to the Independence Day holiday on July 4, service will be delayed and will occur Tuesday through Saturday...

Rent Stabilization Ordinance allowable rent increase update

Posted on June 30, 2022

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...

A statement from the Santa Ana City Council

Posted on June 30, 2022

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...

City Council approves loans for Affordable Housing Projects

Posted on June 29, 2022

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...

Only ‘safe and sane’ fireworks allowed July 1-4; report illegal fireworks

Posted on June 27, 2022

The possession or use of illegal fireworks is a crime. Only fireworks labeled "safe and sane" are legal in Santa Ana from July 1-4. Violators may be subject to a $1,000 fine and up to 1 year in jail. Report the use of illegal fireworks to the Santa Ana Police Department at (714) 245-8771, via...

Adopted 2022-2023 Santa Ana Budget expands City services

Posted on June 22, 2022

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...