Stanton

Action on bed tax before city council

THE STANTON CIVIC CENTER complex (OC Tribune photo).

Quick action to reap the financial benefits of an increase in the city’s transient occupancy tax – known as the “bed tax” – paid by guests at motels and hotels is on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Stanton City Council.

On Nov. 5 voters approved raising the tax from eight percent to 12 percent, a change which is expected to reap an additional $250,000 for city coffers. Tuesday’s recommended action is to begin collecting that tax on Jan. 1, 2020.

Also on the agenda are:

  • the invocation of eminent domain to purchase property on Tina Way, east of Sherrill Street, to clear the way for development of a 161-unit multi-family affordable housing project;
  • a review of potential modifications to Stanton Park for deter illegal activity.

The council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in its chambers in City Hall, 7800 Katella Ave.

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