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Irvine public meetings in 2021

28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 14, 2021

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - GREAT PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

Great Park Board to consider EV charging station contracts

The Great Park Board will consider awarding a contract for electric vehicle charging station installation, operations, and maintenance at the Great Park, choosing between proposals from Volta and Rhome Energy. They will also consider recommending City Council approval of Charge Ready agreements with Southern California Edison. The board will also receive and file a project development progress report.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends canceling EV charging RFP and contracting with Casco

The Great Park Board voted to recommend that the City Council cancel the existing Request for Proposal (RFP) process for electric vehicle charging stations. Instead, the Board recommended authorizing an agreement with Casco Contractors for the installation and maintenance of these stations, contingent on the use of Noodoe equipment. Additionally, the Board recommended approval of agreements with Southern California Edison for the Charge Ready program.

Mon Dec 13, 2021

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Commission to review Von Karman traffic study and update guidelines

The Irvine Transportation Commission will review a limited scope traffic study for a two-tenant commercial building at 17861 Von Karman Avenue and consider recommending approval of a restricted driveway and center median. The commission will also vote on a technical update to the Traffic Study Guidelines, including changes to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) impact analysis. The meeting includes routine consent items like approving prior meeting minutes.

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Tue Dec 7, 2021

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission to review $415K UASI grant and $29.2M COVID recovery allocation

The Irvine Finance Commission is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several financial items, including accepting a $415,000 grant for security equipment, awarding a transit shelter advertising contract, and reviewing the first quarter budget update. The commission will also consider allocating $29.2 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds and $2.2 million for premium pay. These are recommendations to the City Council, not final decisions.

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Tue Nov 23, 2021

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

Great Park Board to review $296M capital projects, UC Irvine sponsorship

The Great Park Board is meeting to consider recommending City Council approval of a fiscal year 2020-21 capital improvement year-end report covering $296.1 million in ongoing projects, and a sponsorship agreement with UC Irvine Medical Center for exclusive presenting sponsor rights. The board will also receive a project development progress report and a presentation on Chuck Jones Season of Creativity programs. Several items are consent calendar actions, including approving meeting minutes and the 2022 meeting calendar.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board backs UC Irvine Medical Center as exclusive presenting sponsor

The Great Park Board voted unanimously, with Vice Chairman Kuo absent, to recommend that the City Council authorize a sponsorship agreement with The Regents of the University of California for UC Irvine Medical Center as exclusive presenting sponsor of Great Park, amended to call it a "Partnership" and add a five-year review clause. The Board also recommended a budget adjustment of $50,000 in FY 2021-22 and $51,500 in FY 2022-23 from Great Park Fund 180 for commission payments under a consulting agreement with The Superlative Group, Inc. On the consent calendar, the Board approved minutes, the 2022 meeting calendar, and recommended the City Council receive and file the FY 2020-21 Great Park Funds audit. A year-end capital and special funds report was removed for separate discussion and drew public comment on Great Park Special Funds allocations.

Tue Nov 16, 2021

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission to review $296M capital projects, $7.6M deficit fix

The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council actions on several financial items, including closing completed capital projects, approving new project budgets, and allocating contingency funds to cover a General Fund deficit. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, audits, and reports, plus a contract for landscape maintenance.

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Fri Nov 12, 2021

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission to weigh $968,580 mobile crisis team contract

The Irvine Finance Commission is meeting to review and recommend action on several contracts and agreements for City Council approval. Key items include a sole source contract amendment for printing services, a new mobile crisis response team pilot program, a professional services agreement for the General Plan update, and an extension of an IT services agreement. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.

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Tue Oct 26, 2021

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

Great Park Board to consider exclusive license for California Fire Museum

The Great Park Board will consider approving an exclusive license agreement with the California Fire Museum for property at Great Park, and will also vote on amendments to rename the Orange County Great Park Corporation to Great Park. The board will also receive a project development progress report and approve prior meeting minutes.

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Wed Sep 29, 2021

FINANCE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

Finance Commission to recommend ARPA spending plan and amended bylaws

The Irvine Finance Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and make recommendations on two items: a proposed spending plan for the city's American Rescue Plan Act relief funds, and amended Finance Commission bylaws. The commission will vote on recommendations to forward to the City Council for approval. Public comments are invited.

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Tue Sep 28, 2021

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

Great Park Board to consider $7.2M Cultural Terrace contract and UCI sponsorship

The Great Park Board will consider recommending City Council approval of a $7,236,935 contract to IBI Group for architecture and engineering services for the Cultural Terrace Facility Reuse, along with a budget appropriation. The board will also discuss a proposed sponsorship agreement with UC Irvine Medical Center for exclusive presenting sponsor rights, and receive updates on the Great Park Master Plan and community engagement.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board approves Cultural Terrace contract and botanical garden study

The Great Park Board approved a $7.2 million contract for architecture and engineering services for the Cultural Terrace facility reuse, with a directive to negotiate potential price reductions. The Board also initiated planning for a 75-acre botanical garden, requiring staff to identify a location, funding sources, and an operational business plan. Additionally, the Board approved the process to update the Great Park Master Plan and authorized the commencement of public outreach.

Thu Sep 23, 2021

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Irvine Finance Commission to recommend $4.2M bridge contract, ARPA spending plan

The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of a $4.2 million construction contract for the Venta Spur Bridge, a $100,000 donation from Maruchan, Inc., a $50,000 donation from Boya Foundation, and a proposed spending plan for American Rescue Plan Act funds. The commission will also vote on a vice chair and amended bylaws. The meeting includes routine consent calendar items and public comments.

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Tue Jul 27, 2021

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

Great Park Board to discuss renaming and community engagement

The Orange County Great Park Board will receive updates on community engagement, the Great Park Community Facilities District, and project development progress. The board will also provide direction on renaming the Great Park and approve minutes from previous meetings.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board votes 4-1 to remove 'Orange County' from park name

The Orange County Great Park Board voted 4-1 to remove 'Orange County' from the park's name and to proceed with renaming in phases over the longest period possible to limit signage costs. The board also unanimously approved minutes from two June 22, 2021 meetings and continued a resident-engagement item to September 28, 2021, directing staff to report on how Great Park homeowners' associations are managed and when they transition from homebuilders to residents. Presentations on resident engagement and the Great Park Community Facilities District were received and filed with no action taken.

Tue Jun 22, 2021

ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

Great Park Board to approve May minutes, hear project update

The Orange County Great Park Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote to approve minutes from its May 25 regular meeting and a special joint meeting with the Irvine City Council, and will receive a project development progress report. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board approves May 25 meeting minutes, takes no action on development report

The Orange County Great Park Board approved minutes from two May 25, 2021 meetings (a regular meeting and a special joint meeting with the Irvine City Council) on a unanimous vote. The Board received and filed a Project Development Progress Report by consensus, taking no action; discussion covered Wild Rivers status, an emergency navigation beacon relocation, a possible library, and a botanical garden. Staff said they are researching reuse of a hangar for a main library within the Orange County Library system and would seek direction to form a subcommittee for library negotiations with the County of Orange. The meeting adjourned at 2:32 p.m.

Tue Jun 8, 2021

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission to recommend $1.08M irrigation controller contract

The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of a $1,081,178 contract for irrigation controller rehabilitation, approve meeting minutes, and review a trail feasibility study for the Irvine Business Complex. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public comments accepted via email, e-comment, or Zoom.

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Tue May 25, 2021

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

Great Park Board to approve MOU with Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

The Orange County Great Park Board is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several items, including a project development progress report and a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation for development within the park. The board will also consider amendments to a balloon operator agreement and a farming lease, and receive updates on programs and events. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board advances Flying Leatherneck museum MOU and El Toro Farms lease amendment

The Orange County Great Park Board unanimously approved its consent calendar, including a recommendation to reduce the Aerophile balloon contract by $16,775. The Board also recommended that the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation and a fourteenth amendment to the farming lease with El Toro Farms, LLC. A presentation on Great Park programs was received and filed with no action taken.

Tue May 25, 2021

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

Great Park Board to consider MOU with Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

The Orange County Great Park Board is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several items, including a project development progress report and a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation for development within the park. The board will also consider amendments to a balloon operator agreement and a farming lease, along with routine consent items like meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board advances Flying Leatherneck museum MOU, farm lease amendment

The Orange County Great Park Board voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation for development within the Great Park, and to recommend a Fourteenth Amendment to the farming lease with El Toro Farms, LLC. The Board also recommended reducing the not-to-exceed value of the sole-source balloon operator agreement with Aerophile California, LLC from $1,870,665 to $1,853,890, reflecting $16,775 in COVID-19-related savings. A presentation on Great Park programs and events was received and filed with no action taken.

Tue May 25, 2021

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission to review $447,145 climate plan contract and budget updates

The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of several financial items, including a $447,145 contract for a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, a $14,008 grant for emergency preparedness, and the FY 2020-21 third quarter budget update. The commission will also review the Treasurer's Report and a resolution for the FY 2021-22 landscape, lighting, and park maintenance assessments. Public comments are limited to written or Zoom submissions due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Tue May 11, 2021

GREEN RIBBON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING - APRIL 14, 2021

Committee to discuss electric lawn equipment and approve 2021 work plan

The Green Ribbon Environmental Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss and provide direction on lawn equipment issues, including electric options, and to review and approve the 2021 Work Plan. The agenda also includes a presentation on recycling from home, an environmental programs report, and routine consent calendar items such as approving the February 2021 minutes. Public participation is remote due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Wed May 5, 2021

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission to weigh $50.7M bond issue, bridge project, grants

The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council actions on several items, including issuing up to $50,735,000 in bonds for Reassessment District No. 21-1, approving plans and a budget adjustment for the Venta Spur/State Route 133 bicycle-pedestrian bridge, accepting two highway safety grants, and appropriating funds for demolition at 1851 Kettering. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings. Public participation is remote due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Tue Apr 27, 2021

ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

Great Park Board to consider exclusive citywide beverage deal with Bottling Group

The Orange County Great Park Board is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including approving stadium concession improvements, appointing a Secretary/Clerk, and recommending a citywide beverage sales and sponsorship agreement with Bottling Group, LLC. The board will also receive a project development progress report and hear public comments.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board approves stadium concession design, prioritizes soccer and softball stadiums

The Orange County Great Park Board approved the consent calendar, including the stadium concession area improvements concept design for CIP No. 362022 and prioritizing the soccer and softball stadiums for initial construction. The Board also approved minutes from March 23, 2021, and adopted Resolution No. 21-01 amending the appointment of the Secretary/Clerk of the Board. A beverage sales and sponsorship agreement with Bottling Group, LLC was removed from the agenda at staff's request and will return on May 25, 2021. The project development progress report was received and filed with no action taken.

Tue Apr 13, 2021

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission meeting agenda unavailable; only Zoom error page provided

The provided text is a Zoom platform error page stating 'This recording does not exist,' not the actual Irvine Finance Commission meeting agenda. No agenda items, decisions, or discussions can be identified from this source.

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Thu Apr 8, 2021

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission reviews FY 2021-23 budget and $10,323 grant

The Irvine Finance Commission will hear presentations on the proposed FY 2021-23 budget from several city departments and consider recommending acceptance of a $10,323 federal justice assistance grant. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted via email, e-comment, or Zoom.

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Wed Apr 7, 2021

ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

Great Park Board meeting canceled due to lack of business

The Orange County Great Park Board of Directors regular meeting scheduled for February 23, 2021 was canceled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for March 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, One Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. This agenda is only a cancellation notice and contains no business items.

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Tue Mar 23, 2021

ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

Great Park Board to consider tennis program budget increase

The Orange County Great Park Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on several items, including approving meeting minutes, receiving a project development progress report, and recommending a budget adjustment for the Great Park tennis program. The meeting will be conducted without physical public attendance due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted via email, e-comment, or Zoom.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board directs staff to plan Flying Leatherneck air museum relocation

The Orange County Great Park Board approved minutes from its January 26, 2021 meeting and directed staff to return on April 27, 2021 with a plan to facilitate relocation and operation of the Flying Leatherneck aircraft museum, including use of non-city funds for startup and ongoing costs. The Board also recommended that the City Council approve a Great Park budget adjustment increasing revenues by $239,341 and expenditures by $229,281 in FY 2020-21 due to increased demand for tennis instruction. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 2:26 p.m.

Thu Mar 4, 2021

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission to recommend $3.3M Axon body-worn camera contract

The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending the City Council award a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for a public safety body-worn camera and mobile video system solution, not to exceed $3,312,024.76 over five fiscal years. The commission will also review the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, and a Fiscal Year 2020-21 Second Quarter Budget Update, which includes adjustments for reduced athletic revenue and re-appropriation of funds for the Walnut Bike Trail Lighting & Landscaping project. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Wed Feb 10, 2021

GREEN RIBBON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING - February 8, 2021

Committee to elect Chair, Vice Chair and review work plan

The Green Ribbon Environmental Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss environmental programs, including waste management and plastic recycling. The committee will also nominate and elect its Chair and Vice Chair, review its work plan and bylaws, and discuss the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Global Challenge. Public attendance is remote only due to COVID-19.

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Fri Jan 29, 2021

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, FINANCE COMMISSION, PLANNING COMMISSION, TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, AND SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL

Joint commissions meet for orientation on roles and responsibilities

This is a special joint meeting of five Irvine commissions and the Senior Citizens Council. The only agenda item is a workshop on orientation regarding roles and responsibilities. The meeting is procedural and does not include any decisions or public hearings.

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Fri Jan 29, 2021

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, FINANCE COMMISSION, PLANNING COMMISSION, TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, AND SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL

Joint commissions meeting agenda with no listed items

This is a special joint meeting of five Irvine commissions. The agenda contains no listed agenda items or documents, so it is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions specified.

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Tue Jan 26, 2021

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

Board to consider licensing city property to fire museum for storage

The Orange County Great Park Board is meeting to consider several items, including a request from the California Fire Museum and Safety Learning Center to license approximately 3,500 square feet of city property in Building 606 for $48 per month to store historical fire apparatus and artifacts. The board will also receive a project development progress report, elect a chair and vice chair for the coming year, and approve minutes from a prior meeting. Public attendance is restricted due to COVID-19, with comments accepted via email, e-comment, or Zoom.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board backs $1/year fire museum storage license, 4-1

The Orange County Great Park Board recommended the City Council approve a license agreement letting the California Fire Museum and Safety Learning Center store fire apparatus and artifacts in about 3,500 square feet of Building 606 on the ARDA site, at $1 per year. The vote was 4-1, with Director Agran opposed; an earlier motion at $48 per month was withdrawn. The Board also approved its November 24, 2020 special meeting minutes, adopted Resolution No. 21-01 on the Interim Secretary/Clerk appointment, received and filed a project development progress report with no action, and re-elected Farrah Khan as Chairwoman and Anthony Kuo as Vice Chairman.