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Staff told the authority there were no public speakers on the hearing and no emails related to the plan. After a brief public hearing with no comments, the authority voted to approve the plan submittals required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The vote recorded six ayes and no nays with one absence. Staff will transmit the plans as required by HUD and continue program administration under the adopted plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Santa Ana City Council Meeting - March 18, 2025 (English)","oneSentenceSummary","At a brief special meeting the Santa Ana Housing Authority voted to submit its five-year plan covering FY2025–30 and the FY2025–26 annual plan to HUD, a routine step required for federal housing program compliance.","taxTitle","Santa Ana , Orange County, California","taxId",2923,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6630845,"Council approves $1.1M for Civic Center corridor repairs; staff to begin neighborhood outreach",93,8592000,8685000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2688627-5bdf02ab29daf3880f70c8cfce0c3f9d&start=8592&end=8685","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2688627-5bdf02ab29daf3880f70c8cfce0c3f9d/thumbnail_8592000.jpg","/articles/6630845/Santa-Ana/Orange-County/California/Council-approves-11M-for-Civic-Center-corridor-repairs-staff-to-begin-neighborhood-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630845-49ebca1a23c7b846f807d66639fccd92/orig.mp4?Expires=1770842474&Signature=nfux-qgz0gRhau-TRimrOXSxWlBadL85rRML6e0OXXw5wuto0zQyf2ddYb5TRkMIscwrouE1ZtajdzwE0nmH1d53-LWvSCte7mdYBzc9IQFQm8AAdBCn42Jkx2PuRKM3HDCa7GNkKUOFNp4-kYwaJG6vG0TZ0UwXFQrttqEnqUGjPhLQvg7i0Y1xqC4TfmBZBGf3eK9KhRTGXUB2igZPx59LRmjbkaQ9LZvYBYBpwmbTKGXT40nL6Bma-yZGCEQxaY0VCcJmA8hNx--Ow0WcmpuVaoeSBD1H2WVQUqDWc0PhbaGhzsXm-4Hg5~vX~Iup9wLSoFYhvlqKhhSJPCZvCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Ana City Council on March 18 approved a $1.1 million construction delivery budget to repair pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and ramps along Civic Center Drive between Shelton and Flower streets.

Councilmember Hernandez and city staff said the county had invested in improvements elsewhere along the Civic Center corridor and the city’s work is intended to create continuity in the public realm from Fairview to the Logan neighborhood and the train station. The project includes reconstruction and resurfacing of existing pavement, replacement of missing or damaged curbs and sidewalks, and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant ramps.

Staff said outreach will begin within two weeks of contract award; the outreach plan includes meetings with the Washington Square and Flower Park neighborhood associations and distribution of flyers to residents within a 1,000-foot radius. Executive director Nabeel Saba told the council the notices will go out approximately two weeks prior to construction and again shortly before work begins.

The council approved the four recommended actions, including a CEQA determination consistent with an exemption for routine pavement work. The vote was recorded as five ayes with two absences. Councilmembers asked staff to ensure timely and clear outreach in advance of construction to reduce disruption to neighbors and nearby schools.","The council approved funding to reconstruct and resurface Civic Center Drive between Shelton and Flower streets. Staff said outreach to nearby residents and neighborhood associations will begin within two weeks of contract award.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6630850,"Council approves $4.5M in grants to convert vacant lot into park with skate/basketball elements",296,8763000,9059000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2688627-5bdf02ab29daf3880f70c8cfce0c3f9d&start=8763&end=9059","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2688627-5bdf02ab29daf3880f70c8cfce0c3f9d/thumbnail_8763000.jpg","/articles/6630850/Santa-Ana/Orange-County/California/Council-approves-45M-in-grants-to-convert-vacant-lot-into-park-with-skatebasketball-elements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630850-6f2dac81f8621c5cca4503d8a77fcb10/orig.mp4?Expires=1770842474&Signature=OUxSqwgDHE3i~yqFt4d5jsDDxoaVUgrwsYIVg~oNx~7cqal1QNgLlAm7MgAPcDMoKo4v3~cbENUYDrSTDzEQcxtdcpY4At9TsqCXWPh3GUTQwKZ7FR7c4LA6LfoZwYC~ZevgvCocCWdl26a8YL8265SdLqs0Nefz3DvSXwL0a17K4iTQYUv4-atSPtkAagwIUPlkW2I3MIa7Kpe4CLQ4wHEhMWeSI6BxHT7iRoOMO7vvDkRpl1~D6nFyyIs0sTScL8ptWt6Bpy~qUGZ1xE1Dsn600lBva1Uo~61knGeFcSb1RLdM56uRamJqPAYLVxXMy407ZAz5HfzMLvmHIh1w6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Ana City Council on March 18 approved a multi-source funding package and project actions to turn a vacant lot on Bristol Street near Tolliver into a neighborhood park with a skate area, basketball court, senior seating and a stormwater reuse system.

Councilmember Vasquez, who requested the item, described the project as the first phase of a larger neighborhood park planned for the site. Staff said the estimated total construction delivery cost is $4.5 million and that the mix of grants includes state and federal sources such as an Urban Greening Grant from the California Natural Resources Agency and federal clean-water/enterprise funds.

The council voted 6–0 (with one recorded absence) to approve five recommended actions, including acceptance of the grants, CEQA findings, and authorization to proceed with design and construction. Councilmembers praised neighborhood advocates who pushed for park space on a site lacking green areas and asked staff to keep residents informed during construction.

In the presentation staff described design features including turf, a bioretention basin under the turf to capture stormwater for reuse, skate features along one edge and amenities for seniors. Construction outreach will include notifying nearby neighborhood associations and schools about the schedule and impacts prior to construction.","The Santa Ana City Council approved grants and a construction budget to convert a vacant lot on Bristol near Tolliver into a park with a skate area, basketball court, seating and stormwater features.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6630855,"Santa Ana approves $3.8 million in state HAP funds to help navigation center and youth housing services",208,8528000,8736000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2688627-5bdf02ab29daf3880f70c8cfce0c3f9d&start=8528&end=8736","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2688627-5bdf02ab29daf3880f70c8cfce0c3f9d/thumbnail_8528000.jpg","/articles/6630855/Santa-Ana/Orange-County/California/Santa-Ana-approves-38-million-in-state-HAP-funds-to-help-navigation-center-and-youth-housing-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630855-58e8016351c4a4b1f091a7d9a601909b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770842474&Signature=S7r-DPC1r7uGWx6YYVqEw32tozvE4jRtZKO-hqBEv9kkGcMdyZP8jZQBoe4Grwz6SISEhaqPQRnYIEaXRIhW2Ol6hIexU3~NOMPDe7IKZysn~0jHGF8c9PKRrABWVUH2DlICCXtyh9Ho40dh4FQlMLQHpQW0g3OvayhKYy4sjarM0C-Hm9VRhxIlZ0HETZs5mlo8cWS~Ma3x71gkojsPR5MforMYv5Ct3T15aKANa8Q-75Ettb0aU1pNu24Ii~L~nzGnKqipXl5KztYY7t8MeUSh97wZWJ9JuuLcel6KKnnWxxrMwULfq~BsEZtPe0YxPWS3uwKrWvxhcTmErnJRwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Ana City Council voted March 18 to recognize a state Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention (HAP) award and appropriate the funds to support the Carnegie Navigation Center, outreach services and programs for homeless youth.

Staff told the council the city submitted an HAP application in January 2024 and received an award notification in November 2024. A staff member identified the amount supporting the navigation center as about $3,800,000 and said the city must set aside 10% of the HAP award for transitional-age youth (roughly $550,000), to be used for rental subsidies, landlord incentives, move-in costs and vouchers where appropriate.

The appropriation adjustment passed unanimously in a roll call vote. Mayor Meskwet moved the item and Councilmember Lopez seconded; the clerk recorded seven ayes. Councilmembers asked how the youth funds would be used; staff replied those dollars will support individuals aged 18–24 who are staying at the city shelter and could include emergency rapid rehousing and landlord incentives tied to vouchers through the housing authority.

Councilmembers also stressed the reliance on state and federal funding to operate shelter services and noted that replacing the grant would be a significant general fund burden. “It would be quite an undertaking to utilize the general fund for these operations,” one councilmember said.

The action authorizes staff to recognize and appropriate the HAP round award and directs ongoing use to support shelter operations, outreach and youth services as specified in the grant application.","The City Council recognized a Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention (HAP) award, approved an appropriation adjustment, and set aside the required youth allocation; staff said funds will operate the Carnegie Navigation Center and support outreach and rapid rehousing.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6630860,"Santa Ana council delays parking overhaul, asks staff to return with curbside-meter details",2259,20580000,22839000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2688627-5bdf02ab29daf3880f70c8cfce0c3f9d&start=20580&end=22839","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2688627-5bdf02ab29daf3880f70c8cfce0c3f9d/thumbnail_20580000.jpg","/articles/6630860/Santa-Ana/Orange-County/California/Santa-Ana-council-delays-parking-overhaul-asks-staff-to-return-with-curbside-meter-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630860-fadcc5d9ee2b98adbdbbaa8d302fcd1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770842474&Signature=DeAmmX5dKxSqpronWhoFI-UP55eyVD6flPAJ3FV5IacHxEn05PUZje5MKqyOBbfCBzydjVIlftp4zSIaxWdrgzslDlLgGcjalipDlZNybIG~zEc2i57~velsScC5UgN3zSEFxOY2T9LJ4h8dV2IRR-EkQ4WyoxyiqB5VIwDw4Ju6QggfVhW1JahLZ8EHniG1kbYT0wTS4zbT-NIrObnNTwpn0xFzxl0sUNiqus8d6oKrOaY02Uc8i1DAM0Pz9M-UFcFTSem9Tgd9AvACwS-AXxlKgKu-YrtUzx-qH4dphD-dd3kaz3F8NzEDjWBs2ATsgn4fcXTL~1m1qtoFbz7B3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Santa Ana city leaders on March 18 paused a council-level decision on sweeping changes to downtown parking rates and meter technology after more than an hour of debate about impacts on businesses, residents and revenue.

The discussion focused on a staff package that included proposed changes to curbside “meter” hours and rates, pay station conversions to replace old coin meters, and an option to increase fees at city-owned parking structures. Staff asked whether council wanted a series of rate changes, a roll-out plan for pay stations, and adjustments to hours of enforcement.

Councilmember Becerra proposed a tiered approach that would make structures less expensive during off-peak hours and raise curbside prices during peak periods, plus a phased annual increase. Councilmember Hernandez and others pushed back on specific hour changes and called for business-friendly enforcement hours. Councilmember Fan and others asked staff to return with the full package — curbside and structures — and to include detailed occupancy and peak-hour data, so that policymakers could judge how meter and structure pricing would shift parking behavior.

The council voted 4–2 to continue the item for 30 days, directing staff to return with expanded detail focused on curbside meters, including usage charts by hour, proposed pay-station locations where coin use is highest, outreach plans for neighborhoods (including the Willard neighborhood exemption) and exact revenue estimates tied to each rate scenario. Staff said they would also propose removing meters from single-family residential streets in Willard and present a clear public-notice plan. The motion to bring back the entire package for both structures and curbside pricing failed on a 3–3 vote; the council then adopted the 30-day continuation.

Councilmembers emphasized the need for clear data before any ordinance changes. “We need to know when structures and meters are hitting peak occupancy and how pricing will shift behavior,” Councilmember Lopez said. Multiple members asked staff for community outreach and a timeline; staff told the council they could return with detailed information in 30 days.

No rate or ordinance changes were adopted at the March 18 meeting; the item will return for further council action.","After hours of debate on downtown meters and city parking structures, the council continued the parking enterprise item for 30 days and directed staff to return with more detailed, meter-focused information and outreach plans.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6630865,"Santa Ana council hears early budget outlook showing widening gap after Measure X decline",73,1492000,1565000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2688627-5bdf02ab29daf3880f70c8cfce0c3f9d&start=1492&end=1565","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2688627-5bdf02ab29daf3880f70c8cfce0c3f9d/thumbnail_1492000.jpg","/articles/6630865/Santa-Ana/Orange-County/California/Santa-Ana-council-hears-early-budget-outlook-showing-widening-gap-after-Measure-X-decline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630865-a3d2839e2e67ca46f85bb7b74552f860/orig.mp4?Expires=1770842474&Signature=E~TLDjE9DP3FefhWIDq4XdSW8B~NGflJ0koLURF2hdNu2OI0~zJtECfqRG0ea~nU7h34fv3HAbCrLyKLPlG31Y9hOug0QuvsvgOvDXMFmbZ05qBYddXAXBWuPDyyOAkynvEhp~KCq9p8uNTf2Fk3Rfx9N4nMVkXbg5RQI09YX~iTn6hT6Ixq46zE~h~-~f9nO6ianOhKszcJoUqNjnpGCAc4qpihCFop6sqH01vZ23eASUNmPbPvsfD8~GRHqQcE1LLdX4T8oQagaw2kMqOmLLLoblxvwVgM6YPlSDmhFxt-QZVr3kI-q1xL-1FYohlORoUvfiHZXZhfEgZGbIK~Pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Santa Ana City Council on March 18 that recurring costs are rising faster than recurring revenues and that the city must begin planning now to address a projected shortfall that will widen when Measure X revenue declines beginning in 2029.

The presentation by Alex Trinidad, acting director in the Finance and Treasury Department, outlined a 10-year general fund outlook showing a potential deficit beginning in fiscal 2025–26 and a larger gap after Measure X phases down. Trinidad said the projection uses current recurring revenues and applies inflation assumptions; staff will update sales tax estimates in April.

Trinidad said the general fund supports public safety, parks, libraries, code enforcement and other basic services and called for council input on balancing strategies and policy choices. “One of the major revenue sources, sales tax, is experiencing modest growth,” Trinidad said, adding that updated consultant estimates will be available in early April.

The staff presentation listed a package of one-time spending ideas drawn from the city’s $60 million in one-time general fund resources — ranging from a $250,000 upgrade at the Bristol and Edinger lot to a $5.3 million package of stadium improvements — and asked the council whether staff should develop more detailed proposals. Staff also recommended continuing annual deposits to a Section 115 pension trust to help smooth future CalPERS costs and presented options for keeping a healthy general fund reserve (staff’s baseline estimate for a policy-compliant reserve was roughly $75.5 million for FY 2025–26).

Council members pressed staff about priorities and timing. Several members — including Councilmember Hernandez and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez — endorsed building a plan now to set aside Measure X revenues and favoring one-time spending for revenue-generating projects. Councilmember Lopez emphasized street and sidewalks and urged that infrastructure projects be prioritized to support businesses and neighborhoods. Councilmember Fan asked staff to leave additional funds in the general fund reserve if possible and supported a $1 million pension set‑aside. Multiple members pressed staff to provide clearer cost estimates and schedules for proposed projects before any final decisions.

Trinidad and City Manager Cat Downs said public outreach and a budget priority survey will continue through April; staff will return in May with draft budget documents, a draft capital program, and a proposed fee schedule, and the council will hold a public hearing in June with final adoption expected June 17.

The council did not take final budget votes at the meeting. Instead, members gave staff direction to refine the numbers, pursue additional revenue analyses and return with more detailed cost and schedule information for the citywide investments and reserve options discussed.","City staff warned the Santa Ana City Council that recurring expenditures are outpacing revenues and urged early action to prepare for a large drop in Measure X revenue in 2029. Staff sought direction on one-time spending, reserve policy and a set of proposed one-time investments.","actionData","errors"]

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