Irvine public meetings in 2024

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Irvine City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: a request by Mayor Agran to adjust Irvine's power profile selection at the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) and to direct the City Manager to issue a notice of intent to withdraw from OCPA, and a request to discuss possible updates to the city's sign ordinance regarding election signs. The meeting also includes a closed session for anticipated litigation. No final decisions are listed; the council will provide discussion and direction.

• Discussion and direction on withdrawing from Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)
• Discussion on updating sign ordinance regulations for election signs
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (one case)

The City Council unanimously decided to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) in 2025 and reduce the default energy tier for residents and businesses to the Basic Choice level. The Council also introduced a first reading of an ordinance to update regulations for election signs.

• Approved withdrawal from OCPA in 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of default OCPA energy tier to Basic Choice level (unanimous)
• Directed OCPA Board directors to protect City interests and report back on reforms (unanimous)
• Introduced first reading of ordinance updating election sign regulations (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine City Council will certify the November 5, 2024, election results, administer oaths to newly elected officials, and reorganize by selecting a Vice Mayor and Interim Mayor. The council will also declare a vacancy in Council District 5 and call a special election for April 15, 2025, with a $625,000 budget adjustment. Consent items include approving minutes, a proclamation, a warrant resolution, and amendments to the conflict of interest code.

• Certify results of November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election for City Council and Mayor
• Select Vice Mayor and Interim Mayor for the ensuing year
• Declare vacancy in Council District 5 and call special election for April 15, 2025
• Approve $625,000 budget adjustment from Asset Management Plan Fund for special election
• Proclaim December 23, 2024, as 'Inheritance and Innovation of Chinese Classical Cultural Day'

The Irvine City Council certified the November 5, 2024 election results and administered oaths to newly elected Mayor Larry Agran and Councilmembers Melinda Liu, William Go, James Mai, and Mike Carroll. The council selected Mike Carroll as Interim Mayor after Kathleen Treseder declined the nomination, and continued the Vice Mayor selection to January 14, 2025. It also declared a vacancy in Council District 5 and called a special election for April 15, 2025, approving a $625,000 budget adjustment for it.

• Certified November 5, 2024 election results (unanimous)
• Administered oaths to Mayor Agran and Councilmembers Liu, Go, Mai, Carroll
• Selected Mike Carroll as Interim Mayor (unanimous)
• Continued Vice Mayor selection to January 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Declared vacancy in Council District 5 (unanimous)
• Called special election for April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $625,000 budget for special election (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions 24-90 through 24-95 (unanimous)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three appeals filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) against earlier subdivision committee approvals of vesting tentative parcel maps in the Great Park neighborhoods. The Commission is expected to adopt resolutions denying each appeal and upholding the original approvals for three separate land subdivisions totaling approximately 104 acres.

• Appeal of vesting tentative parcel map 2024-110 (30.7 acres, south of SCRA and north of Barranca Parkway, District 6) for office and medical uses
• Appeal of vesting tentative parcel map 2021-203 (36.1 acres, south of Marine Way and north of I-5, District 2) for multi-use office
• Appeal of vesting tentative parcel map 2021-202 (37.2 acres, south of Marine Way and north of I-5, District 2) for office and warehouse uses

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Transportation Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chamber. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions or discussions listed beyond approving minutes from prior meetings and receiving updates on the Traffic Management Center and IrvineCONNECT.

• Approve minutes of August 20, 2024 and September 17, 2024 Transportation Commission meetings

NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT - NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This notice announces that the regular Irvine City Council meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. was adjourned to 5:00 p.m. The adjourned meeting will be held jointly with the Great Park Board in the City Council Chamber. No agenda items are listed in this notice.

• Meeting adjourned to 5:00 p.m. on November 26, 2024
• Joint meeting with Great Park Board
• Location: City Council Chamber, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606

The November 26, 2024 regular City Council meeting was adjourned to 5:00 p.m. for an Adjourned Regular Meeting and Special Joint Meeting with the Great Park Board. No substantive decisions were recorded in this notice.

• Adjourned regular meeting to 5:00 p.m. for joint session with Great Park Board

CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CANCELED

The regular meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency, scheduled for November 26, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for December 10, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. This notice is procedural only.

• Meeting canceled for November 26, 2024
• Next meeting: December 10, 2024, 4:00 p.m., City Council Chamber, One Civic Center Plaza

The regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency for November 26, 2024, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.

NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT - NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This agenda is a notice of adjournment, not a regular agenda. The Great Park Board's regular meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. was adjourned to 3:00 p.m. on the same day, to be held in the City Council Chamber at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA. No business items are listed.

• Meeting adjourned from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on November 26, 2024
• Location: City Council Chamber, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606

The November 26, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Great Park Board was adjourned to 3:00 p.m. the same day. No substantive decisions were recorded in this notice; it only documents the adjournment and posting of the notice.

• Adjourned regular meeting to 3:00 p.m. same day

REVISED AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE GREAT PARK BOARD

The Irvine City Council and Great Park Board will hold a joint meeting to approve routine consent items, including contracts, grants, and budget adjustments, and to discuss two councilmember requests: rezoning the Boomers Family Amusement Park and Irvine Bowling Lanes sites, and adjusting the city's default electrical power mix. The agenda includes several second-reading ordinances on topics like design standards, camping prohibitions, and hotel worker protections.

• Award $6,061,028 construction contract for Mike Ward Community Park Pickle Ball Courts to Environmental Construction, Inc.
• Approve $380,000 budget adjustment for CicloIrvine 2025 event
• Accept $482,445 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant for police
• Approve three-year landscape maintenance contract with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. at $2,285,361.18 per year
• Second reading of ordinances on citywide design standards, camping prohibition, and hotel worker protections

The Irvine City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-88, the city's Annual Investment Policy for Calendar Year 2025, on a 4-1 vote. A prior motion to instead amend the policy to disavow and return sales tax proceeds from fossil fuel and cigarette sales failed 1-4. The council also approved a $6,061,028 contract for pickleball courts at Mike Ward Community Park, a $380,000 budget adjustment for the 2025 CicloIrvine event, and a $482,445 state crisis intervention grant. A proposed hotel worker protection ordinance failed 2-3 and was continued for the new City Council within 30 to 60 days.

• Adopted Resolution No. 24-88, Annual Investment Policy for Calendar Year 2025 (4-1, Carroll no)
• Motion to return sales tax revenue from fossil fuel and cigarette sales failed (1-4)
• Approved $6,061,028 construction contract for Mike Ward Community Park pickleball courts (Contract No. 21768)
• Approved $380,000 budget adjustment for 2025 CicloIrvine event
• Accepted $482,445 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program grant and appropriated matching funds
• Approved landscape maintenance agreement with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc., not-to-exceed $2,285,361.18 per year for three years with two one-year renewal options (Contract No. 21720)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 24-18 establishing citywide objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use projects (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 24-21 prohibiting unauthorized camping and storage of personal property in prohibited public areas (4-1, Treseder no)

REVISED AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL/GREAT PARK BOARD SPECIAL JOINT MEETING

The Irvine City Council and Great Park Board will hold a special joint meeting with a single substantive item: a request by Mayor/Director Khan to discuss funding for a three-year contract with PSQ Productions, Inc. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, and adjournment. Public comments will be heard on the item.

• Discussion of funding for PSQ Productions, Inc. three-year contract
• Public comments on the contract item with time limits based on speaker count
• Meeting held jointly as City Council and Great Park Board
• Virtual participation via Zoom and telephone available

The City Council and Great Park Board voted 3-2 to reaffirm PSQ Productions, Inc. as the operator of Great Park Live under its existing three-year contract, with two years remaining. The motion directs staff to allocate funds for the current year (2024) and up to $3 million per year for each remaining year through 2027, and to pay all outstanding invoices for the current year. A substitute motion by Councilmember Kim to cap funding at $2 million for 2025 and defer future funding decisions failed for lack of a second.

• Reaffirmed PSQ Productions, Inc. as Great Park Live operator for remaining two years of three-year contract (3-2)
• Directed staff to allocate funds for Great Park Live operations for 2024 and up to $3 million per year through 2027 (3-2)
• Directed payment of all outstanding PSQ invoices for the current year (3-2)
• Substitute motion to cap 2025 funding at $2 million and defer 2026-2027 funding failed for lack of second

REVISED AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE GREAT PARK BOARD

The Irvine City Council and Great Park Board will hold a joint meeting to consider routine consent calendar items, including contracts, grants, and budget adjustments, as well as several second-reading ordinances. The council will also discuss two councilmember requests: rezoning the Boomers amusement park and Irvine Bowling Lanes, and adjusting the city's default power mix through Orange County Power Authority.

• Award $6,061,028 construction contract for Mike Ward Community Park pickleball courts (CIP 361903) to Environmental Construction, Inc.
• Approve $380,000 budget adjustment for CicloIrvine 2025 event.
• Accept $482,445 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program grant for police.
• Approve three-year landscape maintenance contract with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc., not-to-exceed $2,285,361.18 per year.
• Second reading of ordinances on citywide objective design standards, hotel worker protections, and prohibition of unauthorized camping.

The Irvine City Council approved the 2025 Investment Policy after a motion to remove language discouraging fossil fuel investments failed. The council also affirmed opposition to the zoning overlay for Boomers and Irvine Bowling Lanes, directing staff to maintain commercial recreation zoning. A proposal to adjust the city's default power mix through OCPA was continued to the new council in December.

• Adopted 2025 Investment Policy (Resolution 24-88) 4-1, after motion to remove fossil fuel divestment language failed 1-4
• Affirmed opposition to zoning overlay for Boomers and Irvine Bowling Lanes, directed staff to maintain commercial recreation zoning 4-1
• Continued OCPA power mix adjustment discussion to new council in December 2024
• Approved $6,061,028 construction contract for Mike Ward Community Park pickleball courts
• Approved $2,285,361.18/year landscape maintenance contract with Merchants Landscape Services
• Adopted Ordinance 24-18 establishing citywide objective design standards for multi-family residential 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance 24-21 prohibiting unauthorized camping 4-1
• Adopted Ordinance 24-22 on hotel worker protections was continued to new council

REVISED AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL/GREAT PARK BOARD SPECIAL JOINT MEETING

The Irvine City Council and Great Park Board are holding a special joint meeting with a single business item: a request by Mayor/Director Khan to discuss funding for a three-year contract with PSQ Productions, Inc. The council will discuss the matter and provide direction; no final decision is listed on the agenda. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment rules.

• Discussion of funding for PSQ Productions, Inc. three-year contract
• Public comments on the contract item will be heard during the meeting
• Meeting held jointly by City Council and Great Park Board
• Virtual participation available via Zoom and telephone

The Irvine City Council and Great Park Board voted 3-2 to reaffirm PSQ Productions, Inc. as the operator of Great Park Live, direct staff to allocate funds for 2024 and up to $3 million per year through 2027, and pay all outstanding invoices for the current year. A substitute motion by Councilmember Kim to cap 2025 funding at $2 million and defer future funding decisions failed for lack of a second.

• Reaffirmed PSQ Productions as Great Park Live operator for remaining 2 years of 3-year contract (3-2)
• Directed staff to allocate funds for 2024 and up to $3M/year through 2027 for Great Park Live (3-2)
• Directed payment of all outstanding PSQ invoices for current year (3-2)
• Substitute motion to cap 2025 funding at $2M and defer 2026-27 funding failed for lack of second

GREAT PARK BOARD ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will hold an adjourned regular meeting to consider approving amended articles of incorporation and bylaws for the Great Park Corporation, including increasing the number of directors. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its October 22, 2024 meeting. Public comments will be heard on non-agenda items and on the business items.

• Approve minutes of October 22, 2024 regular meeting
• Review and approve Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Great Park Corporation
• Adopt resolution amending bylaws to increase number of directors
• Direct staff to file documents with Secretary of State

The Great Park Board unanimously approved amended articles of incorporation and bylaw changes to expand the board from five to seven members, and directed staff to file the documents with the Secretary of State. The board also approved the minutes from its October 22, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of October 22, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Great Park Corporation (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution amending bylaws to increase number of directors (unanimous)
• Directed staff to file documents with Secretary of State (unanimous)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a zone change and parking relief for a pediatric clinic at 78 Discovery, and a master plan modification for a 541,344-square-foot warehouse at Von Karman Corporate Center. The commission will vote on resolutions recommending approval for both projects.

• Zone change to increase vehicle trip budget for 78 Discovery (Anand Pediatric Associates)
• Administrative relief from minimum parking requirements for 78 Discovery
• Master plan modification for 541,344-sq-ft warehouse at 16715-16969 Von Karman Ave and 2121 Alton Pkwy
• Public hearings scheduled for both items

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The agenda for the 2024-11-22 meeting of the Irvine Community Services Commission contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, decisions, or discussions listed.

The Community Services Commission approved Resolution 24-05, amending the Irvine Parks and Park Facilities Standards Manual to update the fair market value land appraisal process. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). The commission also approved the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting, with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 24-05 updating fair market value land appraisal process (5-0)
• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of a $380,000 budget adjustment for the 2025 CicloIrvine event and a year-end report for FY 2023-24 that includes allocating $4.8 million from the General Fund and $11.5 million from Special Funds. The commission will also discuss an investment report update and approve meeting minutes.

• Budget adjustment of $380,000 for CicloIrvine 2025
• Allocation of $4.8 million General Fund and $11.5 million Special Funds year-end
• Resolution authorizing full-time positions, superseding Resolution No. 24-79
• Closure of 63 Capital Improvement Program projects and continuation of 151 projects
• Receive and file Community Facility District annual reports for Central Park, Columbus Grove, and Great Park

The Irvine Finance Commission approved the minutes from the November 4, 2024, regular meeting. It also recommended that the City Council approve a budget adjustment allocating $380,000 for the 2025 CicloIrvine event, along with several Fiscal Year 2023-24 year-end financial actions, position updates, and capital project closures.

• Approved minutes of the November 4, 2024, regular meeting (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve a $380,000 budget adjustment for the 2025 CicloIrvine event (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve FY 2023-24 year-end General Fund ($4.8M) and Special Funds ($11.5M) allocations (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt resolution authorizing full-time positions (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve closure of 63 CIP projects and continue 151 projects (5-0)
• Recommended City Council receive and file CFD annual reports for CFD 2004-1, 2005-2, and 2013-3 (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CANCELED

The regular meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency, scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at One Civic Center Plaza. This notice is purely procedural, with no agenda items to report.

• Meeting canceled for November 12, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled November 26, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
• Location: City Council Chamber, One Civic Center Plaza, Irvine

The regular meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency, scheduled for November 12, 2024, was canceled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for November 26, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

• Canceled the November 12, 2024 regular meeting

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on two major items: a large residential and commercial development in Great Park with 1,332 total units and a child care center at 16812 Millikan Avenue with administrative relief. The meeting also includes adoption of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Vesting tentative tract map for 1,263 market-rate units, 69 senior affordable units, 25,000 sq ft commercial, and 198,000 sq ft multi-use office in Great Park District 6
• Conditional use permit for 69-unit senior affordable housing project in Great Park
• Commercial master plan for 25,000 sq ft retail center in Great Park
• Conditional use permit for child care center at 16812 Millikan Avenue with administrative relief from outdoor play area standards
• Adoption of October 17, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several significant items, including an appeal of a denied conditional use permit for a wireless facility, a citywide objective design standards ordinance for multi-family housing, and a zoning ordinance technical update. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances to prohibit unauthorized camping and to modify hotel worker protections, along with other business such as approving a $5.28 million parking lot rehabilitation contract and discussing an Office of Inclusive Excellence.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of conditional use permit for a Class 10 wireless facility camouflaged as a mono-eucalyptus tree at 4918 Irvine Center Drive (AT&T Mobility)
• Award construction contract for Civic Center Parking Lot Rehabilitation (CIP 362101) to Excel Paving Company for $5,277,416
• Introduce ordinance to prohibit unauthorized camping and storage of personal property in prohibited public places
• Introduce ordinance to modify maximum workload limitations, minimum compensation, and regulations for hotel workers
• Approve Strategic Plan for Irvine Children, Youth and Families 2025-2030

The Irvine City Council denied an appeal by AT&T/Smartlink to overturn the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit for a camouflaged cell tower at 4918 Irvine Center Drive, voting 3-2. The council also introduced ordinances to establish citywide objective design standards for multi-family housing, update the zoning code, prohibit unauthorized camping, and modify hotel worker protections. A request to establish an Office of Inclusive Excellence was approved unanimously.

• Denied AT&T cell tower appeal, upholding Planning Commission denial (3-2)
• Introduced Ordinance 24-18 for citywide objective design standards for multi-family housing (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 24-19 for zoning ordinance technical update (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 24-21 prohibiting unauthorized camping, effective in 120 days (4-1)
• Introduced Ordinance 24-22 revising hotel worker protections (3-2)
• Approved Office of Inclusive Excellence establishment (unanimous, 4 present)
• Approved $5,277,416 construction contract for Civic Center Parking Lot Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved joining Santiago Library System as of July 1, 2025 (unanimous)

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of a $482,445 state grant for crisis intervention programs and a $2,285,361.18 contract for landscape maintenance at non-athletic parks. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Recommend accepting BSCC Byrne SCIP Grant of $482,445 for crisis intervention
• Recommend approving $2,285,361.18 contract with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. for park maintenance
• Approve minutes of October 7, 2024 Finance Commission meeting
• Budget adjustment to appropriate $482,445 in grant revenues

The Irvine Finance Commission approved the minutes from its October 7, 2024, regular meeting and recommended that the City Council accept a $482,445 state crisis intervention grant. The commission also recommended that the City Council approve a three-year landscape maintenance agreement with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. valued at $2,285,361.18 per year.

• Approved minutes of the October 7, 2024, regular meeting (4-0)
• Recommended City Council accept a $482,445 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant (4-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize grant agreement execution and budget adjustment for the SCIP Grant (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve a 3-year landscape maintenance agreement with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. at $2,285,361.18 per year with two 1-year renewal options (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Irvine City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the potential purchase of property for a homeless shelter, following new information received by Mayor Khan. The council will provide direction on this matter. No formal action is scheduled; it is a discussion and direction item.

• Discussion of property purchase for homeless shelter
• Mayor Khan's request to discuss after receipt of new information

The Irvine City Council voted 3-2 to terminate the real estate purchase and sale agreement for properties at 17572 and 17622 Armstrong Avenue, which were intended for a homeless shelter. The termination forfeits the city's non-refundable $1 million deposit but does not breach the agreement. Councilmembers Carroll, Kim, and Khan voted in favor; Agran and Treseder voted against.

• Terminated real estate purchase and sale agreement for 17572 and 17622 Armstrong Avenue (3-2)
• Forfeited $1 million non-refundable deposit as a result of termination

CITY OF IRVINE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regular meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency, scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, One Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, California. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for October 22, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled November 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at City Council Chamber, One Civic Center Plaza

The regular meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency, scheduled for October 22, 2024, was canceled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for November 12, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

• Meeting of October 22, 2024, canceled

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board is meeting to consider several significant actions, including awarding a $6.187 million construction contract for Northern Sector Demolition Phase II, approving agreements for engineering and construction management services totaling $4 million, and recommending a $200,000 budget for updating the Walkable Historical Timeline. The board will also review the schematic design for an Armenian Genocide memorial and discuss an exclusive negotiating agreement with the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity.

• Award $6,187,000 construction contract to Resource Environmental, Inc. for Northern Sector Demolition Phase II (CIP 372417)
• Approve $2,000,000 engineering services agreement with DMc Engineering and $2,000,000 construction management agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc.
• Approve $200,000 budget appropriation for Walkable Historical Timeline updates
• Approve $1,698,260 agreement with Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects for Building 369 design services
• Approve schematic design and budget for Armenian Genocide memorial at Great Park

The Great Park Board unanimously recommended the City Council award a $6,187,000 construction contract for Northern Sector Demolition Phase II to Resource Environmental, Inc., despite a bid protest from AMPCO Contracting. The board also approved the schematic design and budget for an Armenian Genocide memorial, recommended a $200,000 budget for updating the Walkable Historical Timeline, and recommended agreements for design and engineering services. All actions were recommendations to the City Council, except for the memorial approval which was a board action.

• Recommended City Council award $6,187,000 demolition contract to Resource Environmental, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved schematic design and budget for Armenian Genocide memorial (unanimous)
• Recommended $200,000 budget for Walkable Historical Timeline update (unanimous)
• Recommended $1,698,260 agreement with Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects for Building 369 (unanimous)
• Recommended $2,000,000 engineering services agreement with DMc Engineering (unanimous)
• Recommended $2,000,000 construction management agreement with Griffin Structures (unanimous)
• Recommended $750,000 budget for Great Park Framework staffing (unanimous)
• Recommended exclusive negotiating agreement with Chuck Jones Center for Creativity (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine City Council is meeting to decide on several significant items, including a $18.5 million property purchase for homeless services, approval of a $485 million tax-exempt bond for a senior living community, and a $6.2 million demolition contract. The agenda also includes multiple public hearings, some of which are being continued to November 12, and discussions on solar, e-bikes, and property tax revenue.

• Approve $18.5M budget for purchase of 17572 and 17622 Armstrong Avenue for at-risk and homeless populations
• Approve $485M tax-exempt bond issuance for 'The James' rental senior living community
• Award $6,187,000 construction contract for Northern Sector Demolition Phase II to Resource Environmental, Inc.
• Approve $2M engineering and $2M construction management agreements for Great Park Framework implementation
• Approve $1,698,260 design services agreement for Building 369 in the Great Park

The Irvine City Council approved the purchase of two properties on Armstrong Avenue for $18.5 million to support at-risk and homeless populations, with an additional $1.5 million for acquisition and site redevelopment costs. The council also approved a development management agreement with Brookfield Residential for the Gateway Residential Village project, and directed staff to prepare reports on rooftop solar adoption and e-bike regulation options. Several public hearing items were continued to the November 12, 2024 meeting.

• Approved $18.5M purchase of 17572 and 17622 Armstrong Ave for homeless services (4-1, Carroll no)
• Approved $1.5M for property acquisition and site redevelopment costs
• Approved Development Management Agreement with Brookfield Residential for Gateway Residential Village (4-1, Kim no)
• Approved $6.187M construction contract for Northern Sector Demolition Phase II (5-0)
• Approved $2M engineering and $2M construction management agreements for Great Park Framework (5-0)
• Approved $1.698M architecture/engineering contract for Building 369 at Great Park (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-17 expanding Residential Mixed Use Overlay District (4-1, Agran no)
• Approved $485M tax-exempt bond issuance for senior living community (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a major development in Great Park Neighborhoods District 6, including a vesting tentative tract map, master plan, conditional use permit, and commercial master plan. They will also consider a conditional use permit for vehicle repair at 18582 Teller Avenue and provide feedback on potential bicycle parking standard updates. The meeting includes standard procedural items like public comments, staff reports, and approval of previous minutes.

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 19284 for 166.3 acres, 36 residential/commercial lots, 14 landscape/private way lots (Five Point Communities Management, Inc.)
• Master Plan for 1,263 market-rate residential units in District 6, Great Park Neighborhoods
• Conditional Use Permit for 69-unit senior affordable residential project in District 6
• Commercial Master Plan for 25,000 sq ft commercial center in District 6
• Conditional Use Permit for vehicle repair at 18582 Teller Avenue (Fletcher Jones Management Group)

NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE - VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, MODIFICATION TO THE APPROVED PARK PLAN, MASTER PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND COMMERCIAL MASTER PLAN WITHIN DISTRICT 6 OF GREAT PARK NEIGHBORHOODS IN PLANNING AREA 51 (GREAT PARK)

The Irvine Planning Commission postponed a public hearing on a large mixed-use development in Great Park District 6. The item involves a vesting tentative tract map, park plan modifications, and commercial master plan changes for 1,263 market-rate units, 69 senior affordable units, and 25,000 sq ft of commercial space.

• Vesting tentative tract map for 1,263 market-rate units and 69 senior affordable units
• Modification to approved park plan, master plan, and commercial master plan
• Conditional use permit for 25,000 sq ft commercial and 198,000 sq ft multi-use office space
• Public hearing continued to November 7, 2024

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a system login notice; no substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

The Community Services Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve the Public Arts Master Plan, the Strategic Plan for Children, Youth and Families 2025-2030, and a modification to the Great Park Neighborhoods park plan. The commission also continued a public hearing on a land appraisal process amendment to November 20, 2024, and approved three sets of prior meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from Aug 21, Sep 4, and Sep 18, 2024 meetings (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on land appraisal process amendment to Nov 20, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-04 recommending approval of Great Park Neighborhoods park plan modification (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve and adopt the Public Arts Master Plan (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt the Strategic Plan for Children, Youth and Families 2025-2030 (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CANCELED

This meeting of the Irvine City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the Dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

The regular meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency, scheduled for October 8, 2024, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for October 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

• Canceled October 8, 2024 regular meeting

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of a $5.11 million contract with Cognizant for Enterprise Resource Planning software implementation, plus a $1.68 million budget adjustment. They will also review a budget adjustment for the Harvard Avenue and Michelson Drive intersection improvements project, and receive a broadband study presentation.

• Contract award to Cognizant Worldwide Limited for ERP software implementation, 3 years, not to exceed $5,110,000
• Budget adjustment of $1,679,500 in Strategic Technology Plan Fund for ERP implementation
• Budget adjustment of $600,000 in IBC Fees and $306,311 in M2-ICE funds for Harvard Avenue and Michelson Drive intersection improvements (CIP 311906)
• Broadband study presentation
• Consent calendar includes approval of meeting minutes

The Finance Commission recommended that the City Council approve a budget adjustment for intersection improvements at Harvard Avenue and Michelson Drive. The Commission also recommended approval of a $5.11 million contract for enterprise resource planning software implementation and a related $1.68 million budget adjustment. Additionally, the Commission approved the minutes from the September 16, 2024, meeting.

• Approved September 16, 2024, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended $906,311 budget adjustment for intersection improvements (4-0)
• Recommended $5.11M software implementation contract with Cognizant (4-0)
• Recommended $1.68M budget adjustment for software implementation (4-0)
• Recommended delegating contract amendment authority to City Manager (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine City Council will vote on several contracts and budget adjustments, including a $5.11 million enterprise resource planning software implementation, an $8.1 million citywide concrete improvements contract, and a $3.65 million intersection project. They will also hold public hearings on the 2045 General Plan update, including a zone change and an override of the airport land use commission's inconsistency finding, plus a hearing on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

• Contract award to Cognizant Worldwide Limited for ERP software implementation, not to exceed $5,110,000
• Award of on-call concrete improvements contract to Pub Construction Inc. for $8,100,137.75
• Construction contract for Harvard Avenue and Michelson Drive intersection improvements to Sully-Miller Contracting for $3,647,251.50
• Public hearing to overrule Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's inconsistency determination for 2045 General Plan
• Zone change to add Focus Area 1 to Residential and Residential Mixed Use Overlay District

The Irvine City Council voted 4-1 to adopt Resolution 24-77, overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's determination that the 2045 General Plan Update and associated zone change were inconsistent with the 2008 John Wayne Airport Environs Land Use Plan. The council also introduced Ordinance 24-17, a zone change adding Focus Area 1 to the Residential and Residential Mixed Use Overlay District, also passing 4-1. Both items were approved over the sole dissenting vote of Vice Mayor Agran.

• Adopted Resolution 24-77 overruling airport commission on 2045 General Plan (4-1)
• Introduced Ordinance 24-17 adding Focus Area 1 to residential overlay district (4-1)
• Approved $5.11M ERP software implementation contract with Cognizant (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 for Meadows Resident Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Awarded $8.1M on-call concrete improvements contract to Pub Construction (unanimous)
• Awarded $3.65M Harvard/Michelson intersection contract to Sully-Miller (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-16 modifying lobbying ordinance (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 3.1-3.13 except 3.5 (unanimous)

PLANNING COMMISSION - CANCELED

The City of Irvine Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for October 3, 2024, has been canceled due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting will be held on October 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, California.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business items
• Next meeting: October 17, 2024, 5:30 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1 Civic Center Plaza
• Notice posted at multiple city locations including City Hall, Police Department, and community centers

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Irvine City Council will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one case with significant exposure to litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3). All other agenda items are procedural boilerplate.

The Irvine City Council met in special session, heard public comments on the Lobbying Ordinance amendments from September 10, 2024, and then recessed into closed session. No reportable action was taken in closed session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:26 p.m. (unanimous)

NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This notice announces that the Great Park Board's regular meeting scheduled for September 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. was adjourned to 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chamber at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA. No agenda items are listed; this is a procedural notice only.

• Meeting adjourned from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Location: City Council Chamber, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606

The Great Park Board meeting originally scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 24, 2024, was adjourned to 3:00 p.m. No other substantive actions or decisions were recorded in this notice.

• Adjourned 2:00 p.m. meeting to 3:00 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to allow a 227,436-square-foot expansion of a warehousing and light manufacturing facility at 15800 Laguna Canyon Road. The council will also consider consent items including property exchange agreements, employee compensation and benefit changes, traffic safety grants, and several ordinance adoptions. In council business, they will review the contingency reserve policy and potential funding allocations, including a proposed $350,000 allocation to raise the minimum wage for city employees and contractors to $20.

• Appeal of Planning Commission approval for 227,436-sq-ft expansion at 15800 Laguna Canyon Road (Irvine Spectrum 6)
• Affordable Housing and Necessary Government Use Property Exchange Agreement with Heritage Fields El Toro, LLC
• Adopt new MOUs with police, management, and employee associations; update catastrophic leave, illness screening, and line-of-duty funeral costs
• Accept $450,000 STEP, $20,000 Motorcycle Safety, and $27,410 Child Passenger Safety grants from California Office of Traffic Safety
• Reimbursement agreement with Irvine Ranch Water District up to $4,558,500 for street rehabilitation work

The City Council upheld a planning decision to allow a 227,436-square-foot expansion of a facility at 15800 Laguna Canyon Road. The council also modified the City Lobbying Ordinance to exempt in-house labor union employees and directed a study session on increasing the minimum wage for city employees and contractors.

• Denied appeal and upheld expansion of warehousing facility at 15800 Laguna Canyon Road
• Introduced modified Lobbying Ordinance exempting in-house labor union employees
• Directed staff to hold study session on minimum wage increase for city employees and contractors
• Approved $477,410 in total grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety
• Authorized $4.55M reimbursement agreement with Irvine Ranch Water District
• Approved property exchange agreement for affordable housing (3-0)
• Adopted resolutions updating personnel rules and compensation policies
• Approved $2,500 grant for Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County

GREAT PARK BOARD ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will consider recommending that the City Council approve an Affordable Housing and Necessary Government Use Property Exchange Agreement, along with amendments to the Master Affordable Housing Plan and Density Bonus Agreement. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear a presentation on the Heart of the Park event.

• Recommend City Council approve Affordable Housing and Necessary Government Use Property Exchange Agreement
• Recommend City Council approve Fifth Amendment to Master Affordable Housing Plan for Great Park Neighborhoods
• Recommend City Council approve Sixth Amendment to Density Bonus Agreement with Heritage Fields El Toro, LLC
• Approve minutes of July 23, 2024 adjourned regular meeting and August 13, 2024 special meeting
• Presentation: Heart of the Park Recap

The Great Park Board unanimously approved a friendly amendment recommending that the City Council approve an Affordable Housing and Necessary Government Use Property Exchange Agreement, the Fifth Amendment to the Master Affordable Housing Plan, and the Sixth Amendment to the Density Bonus Agreement with Heritage Fields El Toro, LLC. The recommendation is conditioned on closing within 90 days and receiving either property valuation documents from Heritage Fields El Toro or completing a City-initiated valuation to verify the land values are equal or greater for the City. The Board also approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned. No final decision was made by the Board itself; the matter now goes to the City Council.

• Approved minutes of July 23, 2024 adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 special meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Affordable Housing and Necessary Government Use Property Exchange Agreement, as amended (unanimous friendly amendment)
• Recommended City Council approve Fifth Amendment to Master Affordable Housing Plan for Great Park Neighborhoods (unanimous friendly amendment)
• Recommended City Council approve Sixth Amendment to Density Bonus Agreement with Heritage Fields El Toro, LLC, as amended (unanimous friendly amendment)
• Condition added: closing within 90 days requires property valuation documents from Heritage Fields El Toro or a City-initiated valuation verifying equal or greater land value for City
• Adjourned meeting at 3:54 p.m. (unanimous)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: adopting citywide objective design standards for multi-family residential and mixed-use projects, and a technical update to the zoning ordinance covering definitions, home occupation, parking, and other provisions. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its September 5, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on Resolution 24-3972 recommending city council adoption of Zone Change 00937305-PZC for citywide objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use projects
• Public hearing on Resolution 24-3973 recommending city council adoption of Zone Change 00935551-PZC for a zoning ordinance technical update (definitions, home occupation, parking, etc.)
• Consideration of minutes from the September 5, 2024 regular meeting

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

This agenda item is for the Irvine Community Services Commission regular meeting on September 19, 2024. The provided text contains only website boilerplate and no actual agenda items, so there is nothing substantive to report.

The Community Services Commission approved Resolution 24-03 for a new private neighborhood park at the northwest corner of Sand Canyon Avenue and Great Park Boulevard in Planning Area 40 East (Cypress Village), filed by Irvine Company. The approval included an additional 6-foot bench at the dog park, after two earlier motions failed. The final motion carried 3-2.

• Approved park design 00929382-PPD for Cypress Village private neighborhood park with 6-foot bench at dog park (3-2)
• Motion to approve park design with natural grass dog park and option to switch to artificial turf later failed (2-3)
• Motion to approve park design with 6-foot bench at dog park failed (2-3)
• Motion to approve park design without bench failed (2-3)

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Transportation Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of grant applications to the Orange County Transportation Authority under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program. The commission will also review a traffic study for four proposed developments in Great Park Neighborhoods (Planning Area 51) and provide feedback on potential updates to bicycle parking standards. Three informational presentations (CIP update, minimum lane widths, transportation review overview) have no staff reports. The meeting includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Recommend City Council adopt resolution approving Measure M2 grant applications to OCTA
• Traffic study for Vesting Tentative Parcel Maps 2021-202, 2021-203, 2024-110 and Tract Map 19284 in Great Park Neighborhoods
• Street improvements required on Marine Way, Barranca, Chinon, Merit, Treble, Harrier, and Lynx
• Commission feedback on bicycle parking standards update to Zoning Ordinance
• Presentations on Transportation CIP update, minimum lane widths, and transportation review overview

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of three California Office of Traffic Safety grants for traffic enforcement, motorcycle safety, and child passenger safety, totaling $497,410. The agenda also includes an investment report update and approval of prior meeting minutes. Public comments are invited on all items.

• Recommend authorizing $450,000 STEP grant and budget adjustment
• Recommend authorizing $20,000 Motorcycle Safety grant and budget adjustment
• Recommend authorizing $27,410 Child Passenger Safety Program grant and budget adjustment
• Receive City of Irvine investment report update
• Approve minutes of August 5, 2024 Finance Commission meeting

The Finance Commission recommended that the City Council authorize and appropriate funds for three California Office of Traffic Safety grants. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 5, 2024, meeting.

• Recommended City Council authorize and appropriate $450,000 STEP grant (4-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize and appropriate $20,000 Motorcycle Safety grant (4-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize and appropriate $27,410 Child Passenger Safety Program grant (4-0)
• Approved August 5, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

REVISED CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND CITY OF IRVINE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on creating a new residential and mixed-use overlay district for Focus Areas 2 and 3, and on designating a new improvement area in the Great Park Community Facilities District to levy a special tax and issue bonds. The council will also consider a consent calendar that includes approving minutes, accepting a $333,830 federal energy grant, and responding to a grand jury report on e-bikes.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 24-13 to create a residential and mixed-use overlay district for Focus Areas 2 and 3
• Public hearing to designate Improvement Area No. 14 in Community Facilities District No. 2013-3(B) (Great Park) and levy a special tax
• Budget adjustment to accept $333,830 in federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding
• Authorize response to Orange County Grand Jury report on e-bikes
• Approve Community Partnership Fund grant of $2,500 to Yes Workforce Solutions

The Irvine City Council approved Ordinance No. 24-13, creating a new residential and residential mixed-use overlay district for Focus Areas 2 and 3, supporting the Comprehensive 2045 General Plan Update, in a 4-1 vote with Vice Mayor Agran dissenting. The council also approved a series of consent calendar items, including proclamations, a warrant resolution, a budget adjustment for federal energy funding, and a Community Partnership Fund grant. A request to discuss resident concerns about the Meadows Mobile Home Park was addressed by directing staff to provide a progress report within 60 days. The meeting included several public comments on various topics, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 24-13 creating residential/mixed-use overlay district for Focus Areas 2 and 3 (4-1, Agran no)
• Approved consent calendar items 3.1-3.9, excluding 3.5 and 3.8 (unanimous)
• Authorized response letter to Grand Jury report on e-bikes (unanimous)
• Authorized $333,830 budget adjustment for federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 Community Partnership Fund grant to Yes Workforce Solutions (unanimous)
• Directed staff to report within 60 days on Meadows Mobile Home Park concerns (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions for CFD No. 2013-3(B) Improvement Area No. 14 special tax and bond election (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 24-16 amending lobbying ordinance (unanimous)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a conditional use permit for a child care center at 102 Alfonso and modifications to approved master plans for 520 new single-family homes in Orchard Hills. The commission will also vote on a resolution to deny a wireless communication facility permit at 4918 Irvine Center Drive and adopt the August 15, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Conditional use permit for Marco Polo Daycare at 102 Alfonso, with administrative relief from parking and landscaping standards
• Master plan modifications for 520 single-family homes in Tracts 19020, 19180, 19181, and 19182 in Orchard Hills, including alternative setbacks and parking relief
• Resolution to deny conditional use permit for a Class 10 wireless facility at 4918 Irvine Center Drive
• Adoption of minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Community Services Commission meeting agenda contains only boilerplate procedural text and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No actions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

The Community Services Commission held a public hearing on amending the land appraisal process for the Irvine Business Complex but voted unanimously to continue it to the October 16, 2024 meeting. No public comments were made. The commission also received a presentation on the One Irvine program and heard announcements from Commissioner Elliott.

• Closed public hearing on land appraisal amendment (5-0)
• Continued public hearing to October 16, 2024 (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regular meeting of the City of Irvine Planning Commission scheduled for August 1, 2024, has been canceled due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is set for August 15, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business items
• Next meeting: August 15, 2024, 5:30 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1 Civic Center Plaza

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF IRVINE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CANCELED

This is a notice of cancellation for the regularly scheduled City Council and Successor Agency meetings originally set for Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The next regular meetings will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for August 27, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024 at 4 p.m.
• Location: Council Chamber, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine

The regular meetings of the Irvine City Council and the City Council as Successor Agency to the Dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency, scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024, were canceled. No substantive decisions were made. The next regular meetings are scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

• Canceled regular City Council meeting for August 27, 2024
• Canceled regular meeting of City Council as Successor Agency to the Dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency for August 27, 2024

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Transportation Commission will hold a regular meeting to reorganize by electing a new Chairperson, approve the July 2, 2024 meeting minutes, and receive a staff report on bus stop furniture installation and refurbishment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Election of Commission Chairperson
• Approval of July 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receive and file report on bus stop furniture options

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

This is the agenda for the Irvine Community Services Commission regular meeting on August 22, 2024. The provided text contains only boilerplate navigation and copyright information, with no actual agenda items listed. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the source document.

The Irvine Community Services Commission canceled its regular meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for August 21, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

• Canceled August 7, 2024 regular meeting

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits: two for AT&T wireless communication facilities (one on a utility pole in Quail Hill, one camouflaged as a tree on Irvine Center Drive) and one to renew approvals for restaurant space and expansion at Diamond Jamboree Center on Alton Parkway. The commission will also select a Chair Pro Tempore and adopt the July 18, 2024 minutes. A child care center application at 102 Alfonso is scheduled for continuance to September 5, 2024.

• CUP for Class 6 wireless facility on utility pole southwest of Laguna Canyon Road (Quail Hill), filed by Smartlink for AT&T Mobility
• CUP for Class 10 wireless facility camouflaged as mono-eucalyptus tree at 4918 Irvine Center Drive (El Camino Real), filed by Smartlink for AT&T Mobility
• CUP and Master Plan Modification to renew approvals for restaurant space and expansion at Diamond Jamboree Center, 2550-2750 Alton Parkway, filed by Diamond Jamboree LLC
• Continuance of CUP for child care center with outdoor play area at 102 Alfonso (Los Olivos) to September 5, 2024
• Selection of Chair Pro Tempore and adoption of July 18, 2024 minutes

NOTICE OF CONTINUATION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A CHILD CARE CENTER WITH OUTDOOR PLAY AREA, WITH ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF FROM CHILD CARE CENTER, PARKING, AND LANDSCAPING STANDARDS, WITH A REQUEST TO CLASSIFY THE SQUARE FOOTAGE A

The Irvine Planning Commission has continued a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a child care center with outdoor play area at 102 Alfonso in Planning Area 39 (Los Olivos). The applicant also seeks administrative relief from child care center, parking, and landscaping standards, and requests that the square footage be classified as additive. The hearing is now scheduled for September 5, 2024.

• Conditional use permit for child care center with outdoor play area at 102 Alfonso
• Administrative relief from child care center, parking, and landscaping standards
• Request to classify square footage as additive
• Public hearing continued from August 15 to September 5, 2024

SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - August 14, 2024

The Irvine Sustainability Commission is meeting to receive a presentation on building electrification and an update on the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan prioritization matrix. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its July 10, 2024 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no staff reports for the main items.

• Building Electrification Presentation (receive and file)
• Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Prioritization Matrix Update (receive and file)
• Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Irvine City Council has canceled a public hearing that was scheduled for August 13, 2024, at 5 p.m. The hearing concerned a zoning ordinance amendment related to residential density bonus standards. No new hearing date is listed in this notice.

• Cancellation of public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment related to residential density bonus standards

The Irvine City Council canceled the public hearing on the zoning ordinance amendment related to residential density bonus standards, originally scheduled for August 13, 2024, at 5 p.m. No decision was made on the amendment; the hearing was canceled.

• Canceled public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment related to residential density bonus standards

NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE - ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE FOR BROADBAND BATCH PERMIT PROCESSING UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 965

The Irvine City Council has continued a public hearing on a zoning ordinance update for broadband batch permit processing under Assembly Bill 965 to its September 10, 2024 meeting. The hearing was originally noticed for August 13, 2024, and will allow public comments on the proposed actions.

• Zoning ordinance update for broadband batch permit processing under AB 965
• Public hearing continued to September 10, 2024 at 5 p.m.
• Notice posted at City Hall and other public locations

The City Council continued the public hearing regarding the Zoning Ordinance Update for Broadband Batch Permit Processing under Assembly Bill 965. The item is rescheduled for the September 10, 2024, meeting to allow for public comments.

• Continued Zoning Ordinance Update for Broadband Batch Permit Processing to September 10, 2024

GREAT PARK SPECIAL MEETING

The Great Park Board is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including an exclusive negotiating agreement with the California Fire Museum, a $6,033,569.44 construction contract for athletic field turf installation, a sole source design contract for the Great Park Lake, and a discussion on including the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity in the Great Park Framework Plan. The board will make recommendations to the City Council on these items.

• Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with California Fire Museum - Call to Adventure at Great Park
• Award construction contract for Great Park Athletic Field Turf Installation Project, CIP 362303, to Kya Services, LLC for $6,033,569.44
• Sole source contract with Pacific Advanced Water Engineering for Great Park Lake design services
• Discussion on including Chuck Jones Center for Creativity in Great Park Framework Plan

The Great Park Board voted 4-1 to recommend the City Council award a $6,033,569.44 construction contract to Kya Services, LLC for synthetic turf installation, amended to limit installation to Fields 4, 5, 6, and 7. A second amendment to also install turf on Fields 1, 2, and 3 (North Lawn) was approved 4-1, but the main motion was not voted on because the amendments took precedence. The board also unanimously recommended an exclusive negotiating agreement with the California Fire Museum, a sole source design contract for the Great Park Lake, and directed staff to engage with the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity.

• Recommended City Council approve ENA with California Fire Museum (unanimous)
• Recommended $6,033,569.44 turf contract to Kya Services, LLC, limited to Fields 4-7 (4-1)
• Recommended turf installation on Fields 1-3 (North Lawn) using same contract (4-1)
• Recommended sole source design contract with Pacific Advanced Water Engineering for Great Park Lake (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to engage with Chuck Jones Center for Creativity for Framework Plan inclusion (unanimous)

REVISED CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF IRVINE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The Irvine City Council will hold public hearings and vote on adopting the comprehensive 2045 General Plan update, including a zone change creating a new residential overlay district, and will consider overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's inconsistency determination. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as contracts, grants, and donations, plus several closed-session items on property negotiations and potential litigation.

• Adopt 2045 General Plan Update and zone change adding residential overlay districts (Focus Areas 2 and 3)
• Overrule Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's inconsistency finding for the 2045 General Plan
• Award $6,033,569.44 construction contract to Kya Services, LLC for Great Park Athletic Field Turf Installation (CIP 362303)
• Accept $306,112.97 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Law Enforcement Grant for FY 2024-25
• Approve Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with California Fire Museum at Great Park

The Irvine City Council approved the 2045 General Plan Update, including a zone change and environmental certification, with a 4-1 vote. It also authorized the purchase of the property at 17300 Red Hill Avenue for an indoor gymnasium with a $97,927,000 budget appropriation, approved unanimously. The council awarded a $6,033,569.44 contract for turf installation at Great Park fields 4-7 (4-1) and declined turf on fields 1-3 (3-2). Several items were continued to the September 10, 2024 meeting, including discussion of the Orange County Fire Authority relationship.

• Adopted 2045 General Plan Update and zone change (4-1)
• Approved $97,927,000 for purchase of 17300 Red Hill gymnasium (5-0)
• Awarded $6,033,569.44 turf contract for Great Park fields 4-7 (4-1)
• Declined turf installation on Great Park fields 1-3 (3-2)
• Approved exclusive negotiating agreement with California Fire Museum (5-0)
• Accepted $100,000 donation from Maruchan, Inc.
• Accepted $306,112.97 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund grant
• Continued OCFA analysis item to September 10, 2024

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR

The Irvine City Council is meeting to decide on a range of items including consent calendar approvals, several bond issuances, development agreements, and public hearings on zoning changes. Key actions include approving the issuance of up to $70 million in variable-rate bonds for Assessment District No. 04-20 (Portola Springs), and considering amendments to the solid waste franchise agreement with Waste Management of Orange County. The agenda also includes public hearings on an affordable housing in-lieu fee increase and multiple General Plan amendments and zone changes for residential projects in the Irvine Business Complex and other areas.

• Issue up to $70,000,000 in variable-rate bonds for Assessment District No. 04-20, Portola Springs
• Issue up to $41,510,000 in bonds for Assessment District No. 03-19, Group Four
• Approve $25,000 funding request from Families Forward to match a Supportive Housing Program Grant
• Amend exclusive solid waste franchise agreement with Waste Management of Orange County
• Public hearing on increasing the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee

The Irvine City Council approved a directive to move forward with the Irvine Business Complex (IBC) residential mixed-use vision plan, including changes to industrial buffer requirements and preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. The council also approved several development-related items, including the Avalon Jamboree Village and 2323 Main residential projects, and increased the affordable housing in-lieu fee. A few items were continued to future meetings, including the Lambert Ranch hearing and a proposed ordinance on city property leases.

• Approved IBC Vision Plan and Overlay Zone strategy with industrial adjacency analysis within 1000 feet (4-1)
• Approved $25,000 funding for Families Forward to match Supportive Housing Program Grant (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of up to $11,015,000 in bonds for Assessment District 87-8 (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of up to $2,120,000 in bonds for Assessment District 93-14 (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of up to $41,510,000 in bonds for Assessment District 03-19 (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of up to $70,000,000 in variable rate bonds for Assessment District 04-20 (unanimous)
• Approved third amendment to solid waste franchise agreement with Waste Management (unanimous)
• Approved affordable housing in-lieu fee increase (4-1)

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of a $306,112.97 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Law Enforcement Grant and a $333,830 federal Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant. They will also review the city's contingency reserve policy and the feasibility of drawing down $6 million in reserve funds, potentially recommending changes to the City Council.

• CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Law Enforcement Grant FY 2024-25: $306,112.97
• Federal Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant: $333,830
• Review of contingency reserve policy and $6 million drawdown feasibility
• Approve minutes of July 15, 2024 Finance Commission meeting

The Irvine Finance Commission approved the minutes and recommended that the City Council accept a $306,112.97 CHP cannabis tax law enforcement grant. The Commission also recommended accepting $333,830 in federal energy efficiency grant funding and supported maintaining the 20 to 25 percent General Fund contingency reserve policy. Additionally, the Commission recommended allocating $350,000 from the reserve to increase the minimum wage to $20 for City employees and contractors.

• Approved minutes of the July 15, 2024, regular meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council accept $306,112.97 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Law Enforcement Grant (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve $333,830 budget adjustment for federal Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (5-0)
• Recommended City Council maintain General Fund Contingency Reserve policy at 20 to 25 percent (5-0)
• Recommended City Council project funding requests be reviewed by staff and Finance Commission prior to consideration (5-0)
• Recommended allocating $350,000 from Contingency Reserve for $20 minimum wage for City employees and contractors (4-1)

CITY OF COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CANCELED

The regular meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency, scheduled for July 23, 2024, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on August 13, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, One Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting canceled for July 23, 2024
• Next meeting: August 13, 2024, 4:00 p.m., City Council Chamber, One Civic Center Plaza

The regular meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency, scheduled for July 23, 2024, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for August 13, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

• Canceled July 23, 2024 regular meeting

NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT - JULY 23, 2024

The Great Park Board’s regular meeting on July 23, 2024 was adjourned from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. due to a procedural notice. The meeting was held in the City Council Chamber at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine.

The minutes record only a procedural notice: the Great Park Board's regular meeting scheduled for July 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. was adjourned to 3:00 p.m. No substantive decisions are recorded.

• Adjourned regular meeting to 3:00 p.m. (procedural)

GREAT PARK BOARD ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board is holding an adjourned regular meeting with presentations, including a review of the Cultural Terrace West Project details for the Flying Leathernecks Aviation Museum. The board will also consider approving minutes from two prior meetings. Public comments are invited on non-agenda items.

• Review of Cultural Terrace West Project Details - Flying Leathernecks Aviation Museum
• Recognition of U19 Strikers FC Irvine as MLS NEXT Cup Champions
• Approve minutes of June 11, 2024 special joint meeting with Irvine City Council
• Approve minutes of June 25, 2024 regular meeting

The Great Park Board approved minutes from its June 11 special joint meeting with the Irvine City Council and its June 25 regular meeting. The board also received and filed a presentation on the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum's relocation and construction progress. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 11, 2024 special joint meeting with Irvine City Council (unanimous, 4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 25, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous, 4-0)
• Received and filed Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum presentation (consensus, 4-0)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the comprehensive 2045 General Plan Update, including a zone change adding a new residential overlay district. The council will also consider several consent items, including a $1.1 million Microsoft licensing contract, a library services transfer agreement with Orange County, and a broadband permit ordinance continuation.

• Approve $1,145,630 annual Microsoft 365 licensing with Dell Inc. for FY 24-25 and FY 25-26
• Adopt resolutions for Community Facilities District No. 2013-3(B) Great Park, Improvement Area No. 14, to levy special taxes and incur bonded indebtedness
• Approve $12,500 Gold sponsorship for Irvine Public Schools Foundation 'Spirit of Excellence' event
• Approve Community Partnership Fund grants totaling $20,000 to four organizations
• Approve agreement with County of Orange to transfer library services, including $886,965 budget adjustment

The Irvine City Council approved an agreement with Orange County to transfer library services to the City and adopted resolutions notifying the County of its intent to withdraw from the Orange County Free Library System effective July 1, 2025. The Council also continued the 2045 General Plan Update public hearing to August 13, 2024, and directed staff to prepare a resolution to override the Airport Land Use Commission's determination on housing in Planning Areas 36 and 19. A zoning ordinance update for broadband permitting was also continued to August 13. All votes were unanimous among the four members present; Mayor Khan was absent due to illness.

• Approved agreement with Orange County to transfer library services to the City (unanimous, Mayor Khan absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-51 notifying County of intent to withdraw from Orange County Free Library System effective July 1, 2025 (unanimous, Mayor Khan absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-52 agreeing to transfer of taxes between County and City (unanimous, Mayor Khan absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-53 authorizing full-time positions and superseding Resolution No. 24-38 (unanimous, Mayor Khan absent)
• Approved $886,965 budget adjustment from Asset Management Plan for City Librarian and consultant services (unanimous, Mayor Khan absent)
• Directed staff to explore transforming University Community Park grounds for a new University Park Library site (unanimous, Mayor Khan absent)
• Continued 2045 General Plan Update public hearing to August 13, 2024 (unanimous, Mayor Khan absent)
• Directed staff to prepare resolution initiating override of Airport Land Use Commission's June 20, 2024 determination on Planning Areas 36 and 19 (unanimous, Mayor Khan absent)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three large residential developments totaling 478 new units and consider a zoning amendment to adjust residential density bonus standards. The meeting will also vote to approve minutes from the June 20 meeting.

• 313 apartment units in Cypress Village (Planning Area 40) with park and landscape plan modifications
• 227,436 sq ft expansion of warehousing/light manufacturing facility at 15800 Laguna Canyon Road
• 82 detached condominium units in Los Olivos (Planning Area 39) west of Dana and Alfonso intersection
• Zoning ordinance amendment to modify residential density bonus standards (Resolution 24-3968)
• Adoption of minutes from June 20, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The agenda for the July 18, 2024 regular meeting of the Irvine Community Services Commission contains only standard procedural items, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The document appears to be a boilerplate agenda with no specific action items.

The Irvine Community Services Commission approved the site layout for the Oak Creek Community Park Improvements project. The Commission also adopted a resolution recommending Planning Commission approval for a park plan modification associated with 82 residential units in Planning Area 39. Additionally, the Commission recognized former Commissioner Kevin Trussell and introduced two new commissioners.

• Approved site layout for Oak Creek Community Park Improvements (CIP No. 361904) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-02 recommending approval of park plan modification for 82 residential units in Planning Area 39 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 1, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes from June 5, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on Oak Creek Community Park Improvements design (4-0)

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Finance Commission will meet to approve minutes from its June 3 meeting, accept a $100,000 donation from Maruchan, Inc., and recommend a $1.15 million annual Microsoft 365 licensing contract with Dell Inc. for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment periods.

• Approve minutes of June 3, 2024 Finance Commission meeting
• Recommend City Council accept $100,000 donation from Maruchan, Inc. and adjust budget accordingly
• Recommend City Council approve $1,145,630 annual Microsoft 365 licensing with Dell Inc. for FY 24-25 and FY 25-26
• Delegate authority to City Manager for Microsoft licensing updates or renewals

The Finance Commission recommended that the City Council approve annual spending not to exceed $1,145,630 for Microsoft 365 licensing for FY 24-25 and FY 25-26. The commission also recommended the acceptance of a $100,000 donation from Maruchan, Inc.

• Recommended City Council accept $100,000 donation from Maruchan, Inc. (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve budget adjustment for $100,000 Maruchan, Inc. donation (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $1,145,630 for Microsoft 365 licensing in FY 24-25 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $1,145,630 for Microsoft 365 licensing in FY 25-26 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council delegate authority to City Manager for Microsoft licensing updates (5-0)
• Approved June 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

NOTICE OF CONTINUATION - VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, PARK PLAN MODIFICATION, MASTER PLAN, AND MASTER LANDSCAPE AND TRAILS PLAN MODIFICATION FOR 313 APARTMENT UNITS WITHIN PLANNING AREA 40 EAST (CYPRESS VILLAGE)

The Irvine Planning Commission has continued a public hearing regarding a project in Planning Area 40 East (Cypress Village). The item involves a vesting tentative tract map and modifications to park, master, landscape, and trails plans for 313 apartment units.

• Public hearing for 313 apartment units in Cypress Village
• Vesting tentative tract map modification
• Park plan modification
• Master plan and master landscape and trails plan modification

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF IRVINE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The Irvine City Council will hold a regular meeting and joint meeting with the Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency. Key actions include approving a construction contract for the Civic Center Clock Tower, discussing the transfer of library services from Orange County, considering an exclusive negotiating agreement with Brookfield Residential for the Gateway Residential Village, and discussing the city's affordable housing strategy and general fund reserve policy. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a closed session on litigation and a performance evaluation.

• Award $349,912 construction contract to Techno Coatings Inc. for Civic Center Clock Tower Rehabilitation (CIP 362205)
• Approve Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Brookfield Residential for Gateway Residential Village
• Approve Transfer of Library Services and Property Tax Exchange Agreement with County of Orange, including $786,965 budget adjustment for a City Librarian and consultant services
• Discuss maintaining the city's 25% General Fund Reserve Policy
• Discuss the city's Affordable Housing Strategy

The Irvine City Council approved several consent calendar items, including a $349,912 construction contract for the Civic Center Clock Tower rehabilitation and community partnership grants. In council business, members approved a first amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement and an exclusive negotiating agreement with Brookfield Residential for the Gateway Residential Village. A motion to maintain the 25% General Fund reserve policy failed, and a substitute motion directing the City Manager to optimize the Quail Hill school bus system, re-agendize reserve fund use for September 10, and allocate $200,000 to the Irvine Children's Fund carried 3-2. The item on the County library services transfer was continued to July 23, and the affordable housing strategy discussion was received and filed with no action.

• Approved $349,912 construction contract for Civic Center Clock Tower Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved Community Partnership Fund grants: $1,500 to Irvine Children's Fund, $1,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution requesting dissolution of the Successor Agency (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to City Manager employment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Brookfield Residential for Gateway Residential Village (unanimous)
• Continued library services transfer agreement to July 23, 2024
• Failed motion to maintain 25% General Fund reserve policy (2-3)
• Carried substitute motion: optimize Quail Hill school bus, re-agendize reserve use Sept 10, allocate $200,000 to Irvine Children's Fund (3-2)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Irvine Planning Commission has been canceled. The cancellation is due to the City Hall closure in observance of the holiday.

• Cancellation of July 4, 2024, meeting

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Transportation Commission will meet to discuss a traffic study for Planning Area 40 Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 19223. The Commission is asked to determine if the study aligns with the City's performance criteria, thresholds of significance, and General Plan standards.

• Traffic study for Planning Area 40 Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 19223
• Approval of May 21, 2024, meeting minutes

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will review progress on the Great Park Framework Plan and discuss project details for the Pretend City Children’s Museum. The board will also consider a request to discuss including the Call to Adventure at the California Fire Museum in the framework plan.

• Great Park Framework Plan Progress Report presentation
• Review of Cultural Terrace West Project Details - Pretend City Children’s Museum
• Discussion regarding the inclusion of the Call to Adventure at the California Fire Museum into the Great Park Framework Plan
• Approval of May 28, 2024, meeting minutes

The Great Park Board unanimously approved a motion directing staff to pursue a partnership with the Call to Adventure at the California Fire Museum, including it in the Great Park Framework Plan with fundraising and financial milestones similar to other museum partnerships. Staff will return with a renewed agreement for consideration at a special meeting on August 13, 2024, at 3 p.m. The board also approved the minutes of the May 28, 2024 meeting and received two presentations (Great Park Framework Plan progress and Pretend City Children's Museum) by consensus.

• Approved minutes of May 28, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Directed staff to pursue CA Fire Museum partnership in Great Park Framework Plan (unanimous)
• Directed staff to return with renewed agreement at special meeting on August 13, 2024, at 3 p.m. (unanimous)
• Received and filed Great Park Framework Plan progress report (consensus)
• Received and filed Pretend City Children's Museum presentation (consensus)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF IRVINE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The Irvine City Council will hold a regular meeting and joint meeting as the Successor Agency to the dissolved Redevelopment Agency. The council will consider consent calendar items including a $27,438,130 on-call construction contract for citywide street rehabilitation and slurry seal, and will discuss a request by Mayor Khan to support an Irvine-Laguna wildlife corridor. The agenda also includes closed session items on litigation and a city manager performance evaluation.

• Award $27,438,130 on-call construction contract for Street Rehabilitation and Slurry Seal (citywide) to Excel Paving Company
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 24-11 amending the Municipal Code relating to Utility User's Tax
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 24-12 establishing a Communications & Engagement Department
• Approve updated funding agreement with Irvine Adult Day Health Services, Inc. for a two-year period
• Discussion of support for an Irvine-Laguna Wildlife Corridor

The City Council awarded a $27.4 million contract for citywide street rehabilitation and slurry seal to Excel Paving Company. Additionally, the Council voted to support the Irvine-Laguna Wildlife Corridor by signing a partner charter, establishing support for the 30x30 conservation initiative, and directing staff to develop educational materials for the project.

• Awarded $27.4M street rehabilitation contract to Excel Paving Company (5-0)
• Approved funding agreement with Irvine Adult Day Health Services, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Utility User's Tax (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance establishing Communications & Engagement Department (5-0)
• Approved Irvine-Laguna Wildlife Corridor partner charter and initiatives (5-0)
• Received and filed Q1 2024 Treasurer's Report (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for Momentous Sports Center and a fair market value appraisal for land in the Irvine Business Complex. A hearing for a 313-unit apartment project in Cypress Village has been continued to July 18, 2024.

• Conditional use permit modification and parking relief for Momentous Sports Center at 14522 and 14524 Myford Road
• Fair market value appraisal for land within the Irvine Business Complex Urban Neighborhood Overlay
• Continuance of public hearing for 313 apartment units in Cypress Village (Planning Area 40 East)
• Approval of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING/REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH CITY OF IRVINE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE GREAT PARK BOARD

The Irvine City Council, meeting jointly with the Successor Agency and Great Park Board, will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, including adoption of the appropriations limit, salary ranges, and development and business license fees. The council will also consider consent calendar items such as a $8.2 million budget adjustment, a $1.68 million state grant for youth services, and leases for temporary office space. Closed session includes anticipated litigation and real property negotiations with telecom companies.

• Public hearing on FY 2024-25 budget, including appropriations limit and salary structure
• Budget adjustment of $8.2 million revenues and $4.4 million expenditures for FY 2023-24
• Approve $1,678,020 from California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Program
• Authorize leases for ~40,000 sq ft at 5300 and 5301 California for temporary office space
• Adopt resolution on Bowerman Landfill and Gateway Village coordination with County of Orange

The Irvine City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, including the Great Park budget, and set the general municipal election for November 5, 2024. The council also approved fees for the Great Park Balloon, authorized a $2 million contract for a new balloon envelope, and directed staff to proceed with the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. A proposal to study drawing down $6 million in reserves was referred to the Finance Commission.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 budget and Great Park budget (unanimous)
• Set Nov. 5, 2024 general municipal election, consolidated with presidential election (unanimous)
• Approved Great Park Balloon admission fees and free carousel rides for one year (4-1, Carroll no)
• Authorized $2M sole-source contract with Aerophile for 2026 balloon envelope (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, exploring 2040 carbon neutrality (4-1, Carroll no)
• Directed study of $6M reserve drawdown, referred to Finance Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution on Bowerman Landfill coordination with County (unanimous)
• Approved $1.68M Youth Service Corps budget adjustment (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING/REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH CITY OF IRVINE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE GREAT PARK BOARD

The City Council will discuss several fiscal items, including a third-quarter budget update and a $1.67 million appropriation for the Youth Service Corps. The meeting also includes a joint session with the Great Park Board to approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Great Park Budget.

• Budget adjustment of $8.2 million for revenues and $4.4 million for expenditures in FY 2023-24 Special Funds
• Appropriation of $1,678,020 for the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Program
• Lease authorization for 40,000 square feet of temporary office space at 5300 and 5301 California
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Great Park Budget
• Bake Parkway and Jeronimo Road intersection improvements project report

The Irvine City Council and Great Park Board adopted the City's Fiscal Year 2024-25 appropriations budget and annual appropriations limit, authorized full-time positions and salary ranges, and approved the FY 2024-25 Great Park Budget. They also directed the City Manager to study drawing down reserve funds by about $6 million and referred that question to the Finance Commission. Separately, the Board approved Great Park Balloon admission fees effective November 1, 2024, authorized a one-year free Carousel promotion, and approved sole source contracts with Aerophile California, LLC for the 2026 balloon envelope and continued balloon operations.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 appropriations budget (Resolution 24-36) and annual appropriations limit (Resolution 24-37), unanimously
• Adopted resolutions authorizing full-time positions (24-38) and establishing salary grade structure and ranges (24-39), unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 24-40 ordering levy and collection of FY 2024-25 landscape, lighting and park maintenance assessments, unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 24-41 replacing development processing, inspection and business license fees, unanimously
• Approved FY 2024-25 Great Park Budget, unanimously
• Introduced for first reading Ordinance 24-11 amending Title 2, Division 9, Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code, unanimously
• Directed City Manager to study drawing down reserves by approximately $6 million and referred the question to the Finance Commission, unanimously
• Approved Great Park Balloon admission fees effective Nov 1, 2024, one-year free Carousel promotion, $150,000 Fund 180 revenue reduction, and deposit exploration (4-1, Carroll no)

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

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The Community Services Commission approved revisions to the Community Services Scholarship Policy, with a 3-0 vote (one commissioner absent). The meeting also included informational presentations on capital improvement projects, gasoline-powered lawn equipment policies, the Climate Action Plan, and a pickleball update, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved revisions to Community Services Scholarship Policy (3-0, Elliott, Vazirnia, Sun; Trussell absent)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding new zoning regulations for broadband batch permit processing. They will also review the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program for consistency with the City's General Plan.

• Public hearing for broadband batch permit processing zoning ordinance update (Resolution 24-3956)
• Review of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program consistency (Resolution 24-3955)
• Approval of May 16, 2024, meeting minutes

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Finance Commission will review a budget adjustment for the Youth Service Corps Program. The Commission is also scheduled to receive an update on the City of Irvine investment report and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Budget adjustment recommendation of $1,678,020 for the State California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Program (FY 2023-2026)
• City of Irvine Investment Report update presentation
• Approval of May 20, 2024, meeting minutes

The Finance Commission approved the minutes from their May 20, 2024, meeting. The commission also received a presentation on the City of Irvine Investment Report and discussed the Youth Service Corps program, though the specific action taken on the budget adjustment for the program was not recorded in the provided text.

• Approved May 20, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)

NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT - MAY 28, 2024

This notice serves as a formal announcement that the regular meeting of the Irvine City Council scheduled for May 28, 2024, was adjourned from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the City Council Chamber at 1 Civic Center Plaza.

• Adjournment of the May 28, 2024, City Council meeting from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Regular Meeting of the Irvine City Council scheduled for May 28, 2024, was adjourned to 5:00 p.m. the following day. No substantive decisions were recorded in this notice.

• Adjourned May 28 meeting to May 29 at 5:00 p.m.

CITY OF COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CANCELED

The regular meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency, scheduled for May 28, 2024, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on June 11, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. This notice is purely procedural and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for May 28, 2024
• Next meeting: June 11, 2024, 4:00 p.m., City Council Chamber, One Civic Center Plaza

The regular meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency, scheduled for May 28, 2024, was canceled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for June 11, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

• Meeting of May 28, 2024 canceled

REVISED AGENDA - GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will consider several land use and construction items. This includes recommending museum predevelopment agreements and reviewing large construction contracts for demolition and grading work.

• Recommend $17,500,000 budget appropriation for Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum development grant
• Recommend $6,746,464.63 construction contract for Northern Sector Demolition Phase 2 to Resource Environmental, Inc.
• Recommend $11,863,873.80 construction contract for Heart of the Park Mass Grade to D.A. McCosker Construction Company
• Recommend $800,000 budget adjustment for Great Park enhancements
• Discuss predevelopment agreements for Asian American History Museum of Orange County

The Great Park Board recommended City Council approval for leases and a $17.5M grant for two museums and an $11.8M construction contract for park grading. The Board also directed staff to reject all bids for Northern Sector Demolition Phase 2 and restart the RFP process.

• Recommended City Council authorize leases and a $17.5M development grant for Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council authorize lease for Asian American History Museum of Orange County (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to reject all bids for Northern Sector Demolition Phase 2 and conduct new RFP (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council award $11,863,873.80 contract for Heart of the Park Mass Grade to Independent Construction Company (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Addendum 16 to Great Park Environmental Impact Report (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve $800,000 budget adjustment for park enhancements (Unanimous)
• Approved March 26, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

REVISED AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING (5 P.M.)

The Irvine City Council is meeting to vote on a consent calendar with routine items and two council business items. Key actions include approving predevelopment agreements and a $17.5 million budget appropriation for the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, awarding construction contracts for road and park projects, and adopting ordinances for residential development and technical code updates. The council will also consider issuing up to $82 million in special tax refunding bonds for the Great Park.

• Approve $17,500,000 budget appropriation for Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum predevelopment and ground lease
• Award $7,595,000 contract to Onyx Paving Company for Irvine Center Drive pavement rehabilitation (Pacifica to Lake Forest Drive)
• Award $11,863,873.80 contract to D.A. McCosker Construction for Heart of the Park Mass Grade, CIP 372418
• Adopt ordinances adding 670 dwelling units to Planning Area 39 (Los Olivos) and approving development agreement for Lot 10 at Dana and Encanto
• Authorize up to $82,000,000 in special tax refunding bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2013-3 (Great Park) Improvement Area No. 1

The Irvine City Council approved consent calendar items including a $7.6 million pavement rehabilitation contract, an $11.9 million Great Park grading contract, and ordinances adding 670 dwelling units in Planning Area 39 (Los Olivos). The council also authorized up to $25 million in refunding bonds for Reassessment District No. 24-1 and $82 million in special tax refunding bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2013-3 (Great Park). One consent item (Northern Sector Demolition Phase 2) was withdrawn after action by the Great Park Board.

• Approved $7,595,000 Irvine Center Drive pavement rehabilitation contract to Onyx Paving Company (5-0)
• Approved $11,863,873.80 Heart of the Park Mass Grade contract to D.A. McCosker Construction (5-0)
• Approved ordinances adding 670 dwelling units in Planning Area 39 (Los Olivos) (4-1, Carroll dissenting)
• Authorized up to $25,000,000 in refunding bonds for Reassessment District No. 24-1 (5-0)
• Authorized up to $82,000,000 in special tax refunding bonds for CFD No. 2013-3 (Great Park) (5-0)
• Approved $800,000 budget adjustment for Great Park enhancements (5-0)
• Approved $17,500,000 appropriation for Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum predevelopment (5-0)
• Withdrew Northern Sector Demolition Phase 2 contract item (Great Park Board action)

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Commission will review recommendations for several bond issuances and a mid-cycle budget review for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. They will also discuss the Great Park framework design update and various city appropriations and fee resolutions.

• Recommend $79,756,292 in Great Park Special Tax Refunding Bonds
• Recommend $21,445,000 in Limited Obligation Refunding Improvement Bonds
• Recommend $8.2 million revenue and $4.4 million expenditure budget adjustment for FY 2023-24
• Review of FY 2024-25 mid-cycle budget, including salary ranges and development fees
• Great Park Framework Comprehensive Design Update presentation

The Finance Commission recommended that the City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, including appropriations, salary structures, and assessment levies. The Commission also recommended approval for two bond issuances totaling over $100 million and a budget adjustment for the current fiscal year's third quarter. Additionally, the Commission approved the minutes from the May 6, 2024, meeting.

• Approved May 6, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended $79.7M Great Park special tax refunding bonds (5-0)
• Recommended $21.4M Reassessment District 24-1 bonds (5-0)
• Recommended Stifel, Nicolaus & Company contract extension (5-0)
• Recommended FY 2023-24 third quarter budget update (5-0)
• Recommended $8.2M revenue and $4.4M expenditure budget adjustment (5-0)
• Recommended FY 2024-25 budget and related resolutions (5-0)
• Recommended FY 2024-25 Great Park budget (5-0)

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Transportation Commission will consider recommendations for the South Yale Class IV Bikeway Corridor Improvement project. The body will also review the Annual Measure M2 seven-year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2024-25 through 2030-31.

• South Yale Class IV Bikeway Corridor Improvement project report approval
• Annual Measure M2 seven-year Capital Improvement Program submittal
• Great Park Framework Comprehensive Design Update presentation
• CicloIRVINE Review presentation
• Approval of April 2 and April 23, 2024, meeting minutes

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Comprehensive 2045 General Plan Update and related zone changes. They will also consider recommendations for the Bake Parkway and Jeronimo Road intersection improvement project.

• Public hearing for the Comprehensive 2045 General Plan Update
• Proposed residential and residential mixed-use overlay district
• Bake Parkway and Jeronimo Road Intersection Improvement Project (CIP 314210)
• Recommendation for City Council to adopt project reports and environmental findings

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF IRVINE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CANCELED (4 P.M.)

The regular City Council and Successor Agency meetings scheduled for May 14, 2024, at 4 p.m. have been canceled. A special meeting and special joint meeting will instead be held that day at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. This notice is procedural and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Cancellation of regular City Council meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
• Cancellation of regular joint meeting with City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency
• Special City Council meeting and special joint meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at 1 Civic Center Plaza

The regular City Council and Successor Agency meetings scheduled for May 14, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. were canceled. A special meeting and special joint meeting were instead held at 3:00 p.m. the same day. No substantive decisions were made in the canceled meetings.

• Canceled regular City Council meeting (May 14, 2024, 4 p.m.)
• Canceled regular Successor Agency meeting (May 14, 2024, 4 p.m.)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF IRVINE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (3 P.M.)

The Irvine City Council is holding a special meeting and joint meeting with the Successor Agency to the dissolved Redevelopment Agency. The agenda includes closed-session litigation and property negotiations, followed by public hearings on a HUD funding plan, a sign ordinance change, a technical code update, and a major residential development in Planning Area 39 (Los Olivos). The council will also vote on several consent items, including construction and maintenance contracts.

• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment to increase dwelling unit cap by 670 units in Planning Area 39 (Los Olivos), filed by Irvine Company
• Award $4,288,207.50 construction contract for Culver Drive/Alton Parkway Intersection Improvement Project to Sully-Miller Contracting
• Approve $1,342,960 on-call asphalt maintenance contract with R.J. Noble Company
• Approve five landscape maintenance contracts totaling $6,619,867.61 for various villages
• Public hearing on HUD 2024-25 Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG grants

The City Council approved a General Plan amendment and zoning changes to add 670 residential units to Planning Area 39 (Los Olivos), passing with a 3-1 vote. The council also awarded a $4.29 million construction contract for the Culver Drive/Alton Parkway intersection and adopted the 2024-25 federal housing action plan. Additionally, the council certified the results of the March 5 special election regarding city council districts.

• Approved General Plan Amendment for 670 units in Los Olivos (3-1)
• Introduced Ordinance for Los Olivos zoning change (3-1)
• Introduced Development Agreement for Los Olivos Lot 10 (3-1)
• Awarded $4,288,207.50 contract for Culver/Alton intersection to Sully-Miller
• Adopted 2024-25 HUD Action Plan and funding recommendations
• Certified results of March 5 special election on council districts
• Found public interest for Jambree Michelson Pedestrian Bridge condemnation
• Received and filed annual report on police military equipment use

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF IRVINE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CANCELED

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the regularly scheduled City Council and Successor Agency meetings on April 9 and April 23, 2024. No business will be conducted on those dates. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2024, at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 1 Civic Center Plaza.

• Cancellation of City Council meeting on April 9, 2024
• Cancellation of City Council meeting on April 23, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024 at 4 p.m. at 1 Civic Center Plaza

The regularly scheduled meetings for the City Council and the City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency were canceled. No substantive decisions were made.

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission is reviewing several recommendations for the City Council regarding landscape maintenance, asphalt services, and special tax refunding bonds. These items include multiple contracts for village streetscape maintenance and a large-scale bond for the Great Park area.

• Landscape maintenance contracts totaling over $6.6 million for various villages
• On-call asphalt maintenance contract with R.J. Noble Company for up to $1,342,960
• Approval of $70,705,000 in estimated Special Tax Refunding Bonds for Great Park Improvement Area No. 1
• Approval of March 4, 2024, meeting minutes

The Irvine Finance Commission recommended that the City Council approve several landscape maintenance contracts for various city villages totaling over $6.6 million. The Commission also recommended approval of a $1.34 million contract for on-call asphalt maintenance services. One agenda item regarding special tax refunding bonds was removed from the meeting.

• Approved March 4, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended $1,016,459.30 landscape contract for Cypress, Woodbury, Stonegate (5-0)
• Recommended $1,661,575.66 landscape contract for Northwood and Eastwood (5-0)
• Recommended $1,460,699.51 landscape contract for El Camino (5-0)
• Recommended $1,350,671.84 landscape contract for Woodbridge (5-0)
• Recommended $1,130,461.30 landscape contract for Westpark (5-0)
• Recommended $1,342,960 on-call asphalt maintenance contract (5-0)
• Tabled special tax refunding bonds item

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a master build-out plan modification for Concordia University at 1530 Concordia West. They will also consider feedback on the General Plan 2045 Element Update and receive a presentation on the Great Park Framework design.

• Conditional Use Permit modification for Concordia University campus at 1530 Concordia West
• General Plan 2045 Element Update discussion
• Great Park Framework Comprehensive Design Update presentation
• Approval of April 18, 2024, meeting minutes

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

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The Commission adopted Resolution 24-01 recommending Planning Commission approval of a park plan modification tied to 313 residential units in Planning Area 40 East (Cypress Village). The motion passed 4-0 with one absence. The Commission also approved the April 17, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Adopted Resolution 24-01 recommending park plan modification for 313 residential units in Planning Area 40 East (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 17, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Transportation Commission will consider recommendations for the Bake Parkway and Jeronimo Road intersection improvement project. The body will also review traffic studies and the circulation element for the General Plan Update.

• Bake Parkway and Jeronimo Road Intersection Improvement Project report and environmental mitigation program
• General Plan Update: Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) traffic study
• General Plan Update: Level of Service (LOS) traffic study
• General Plan Update: Revised draft Circulation Element

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a multi-family residential development proposed by Irvine Company. The project includes a master plan for 585 apartment units on Lot 10 at the southeast corner of Dana and Encanto.

• General Plan Amendment to increase dwelling unit cap by 670 units for Planning Area 39
• Zone Change for Lot 10 and Lot 13 from 2.4 Medium-High Density to 2.4H Medium-High Density
• Development Agreement to establish public benefits and affordable housing requirements
• Master Plan approval for 585 residential apartment units on Lot 10
• Modification to the Master Landscape and Trails Plan for Planning Area 39

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

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The Community Services Commission held a regular meeting with presentations on the Great Park Framework and artificial turf updates, but no substantive decisions were made beyond approving the prior meeting's minutes. The commission also discussed future agenda items, including updates on the gas blower program, utility equipment boxes, and the Climate Action Plan.

• Approved minutes of April 3, 2024 regular meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF IRVINE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CANCELED

The City Council and the City Council as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency have canceled their regularly scheduled meetings for April 9, 2024, and April 23, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2024.

• Cancellation of April 9, 2024, meeting
• Cancellation of April 23, 2024, meeting

The City Council and the Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency canceled their regularly scheduled meetings for April 9 and April 23, 2024. No substantive decisions were made or discussed during this period. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2024.

• Regular meeting on April 9, 2024, canceled
• Regular meeting on April 23, 2024, canceled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

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The Community Services Commission approved funding recommendations for the 2024-25 program year across four grant categories. The commission also approved the March 20, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approved CDBG Public Services funding levels with increases for OMID Multicultural Institute for Development ($6,000) and Radiant Health Centers ($2,000) (5-0)
• Approved proportional adjustments to CDBG, ESG, and HOME funding once HUD announces annual allocation, exempting Fair Housing Foundation from adjustments (5-0)
• Approved CDBG Capital funding levels (5-0)
• Approved ESG funding levels with a provision to redistribute declined funds among remaining applicants (5-0)
• Approved HOME Capital Projects funding levels (5-0)
• Approved March 20, 2024, meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Transportation Commission is reviewing a traffic study for the Planning Area 39 Los Olivos/Promenade Irvine development. The Commission will determine if the study meets city standards and may recommend approval of conditions requiring street improvements.

• Traffic study review for Planning Area 39 Los Olivos/Promenade Irvine
• Proposed street improvements on Irvine Center Drive, Encanto, Dana, and Alfonso

SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - March 20, 2024

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PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Irvine Planning Commission has been canceled due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2024.

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will review updates on the California Fire Museum and the Great Park Framework design. The Board will also consider recommendations for museum partner agreements and a $4.9 million construction contract.

• Construction contract award of $4,944,061.36 to Resource Environmental, Inc. for Cultural Terrace Phase II
• Predevelopment and ground lease recommendations for Pretend City Childrens' Museum of Orange County
• Predevelopment and ground lease recommendations for Orange County Music and Dance
• Discussion regarding the establishment of an Asian American History Museum of Orange County
• Agreement terms with the Federal Aviation Administration to acquire the former MCAS tower facility

The Great Park Board unanimously recommended City Council approval of several major items: a $4.94 million construction contract for Cultural Terrace Phase II demolition and rough grading, agreements with Pretend City Children's Museum and Orange County Music and Dance for predevelopment and ground leases, and an agreement with the FAA to acquire the former MCAS tower. The board also directed staff to engage in formal discussions with the South Coast Chinese Cultural Association about establishing an Asian American History Museum at Great Park. All votes were unanimous among the four members present, with Chairman Carroll absent.

• Recommended City Council award $4,944,061.36 construction contract to Resource Environmental, Inc. for Cultural Terrace Phase II (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council authorize predevelopment agreements and ground leases with Pretend City Children's Museum and Orange County Music and Dance (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve FAA agreements to acquire former MCAS tower facility and provide replacement land/funding (unanimous)
• Directed staff to engage in formal discussions with South Coast Chinese Cultural Association for Asian American History Museum (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, financial audit, and lease amendment with Tierra Verde Industries (unanimous)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new Chick-fil-A restaurant without a drive-thru at 18542 MacArthur Boulevard. They will also consider technical updates to the municipal code and zoning ordinance.

• Conditional use permit for a new Chick-fil-A at 18542 MacArthur Boulevard
• Proposed municipal code and zoning ordinance technical updates
• Approval of March 7, 2024, meeting minutes

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

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The Commission approved the minutes from its March 6, 2024, regular meeting. The session included reports on health and wellness and capital improvement projects, but no other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 absent, 1 abstention)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new wireless facility near the Woodbridge trail and a digital advertising request for the Irvine Auto Center. The Commission will also consider renewing a permit for a 370-room care facility and a sign program modification for an industrial center.

• Conditional use permit for a new Class 6 wireless facility near Yale Avenue and Woodbridge Trail
• Zone change to allow off-premises digital advertising at 30 Auto Center Drive
• Renewal of conditional use permit for Millikan Congregate Care Facility at 16542 Millikan
• Sign program modification for Von Karman/Alton Industrial Center at 17138 Von Karman Avenue

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

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The Commission approved the minutes from the February 21, 2024, regular meeting. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Transportation Commission will hold elections for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The body will also consider a recommendation for the City Council to adopt the Sustainable Mobility Plan.

• Election of Commission Chairperson
• Election of Commission Vice Chairperson
• Recommendation to adopt the Sustainable Mobility Plan
• Irvine Boulevard Class IV Study presentation
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 21, 2023, and December 5, 2023

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission will receive an update on the City of Irvine investment report. The Commission will also consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a landscape maintenance contract.

• City of Irvine Investment Report Update
• Approval of February 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• Contract recommendation for Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. for $1,693,452.96 for median rehabilitation

The Irvine Finance Commission approved the minutes from its February 20, 2024 regular meeting. The Commission also voted to recommend that the City Council receive and file a contract approval report for landscape maintenance services for median rehabilitation.

• Approved minutes of the February 20, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)
• Recommended City Council receive and file contract approval for landscape maintenance services for median rehabilitation (4-0)

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

The Board will consider recommendations to the City Council regarding operations for the Great Park Temporary Amphitheater and design development for a permanent amphitheater. These items include selecting architects, engineers, and consulting partners.

• Recommend $6,603,695 contract with PSQ Productions, Inc. for Temporary Amphitheater operations
• Recommend contract with IATSE for stage operations support at the Temporary Amphitheater
• Recommend $14,952,310 contract with Populous, Inc. for Permanent Amphitheater design services
• Recommend Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with ASM Global for amphitheater consultation
• Recommend Memorandum of Understanding with the Pacific Symphony

The Great Park Board recommended that the City Council approve contracts for the operation of a temporary amphitheater and the design of a permanent amphitheater. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings held in January 2024.

• Approved January 9 and January 23, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended $6.6M contract with PSQ Productions for temporary amphitheater (5-0)
• Recommended IATSE contract for temporary amphitheater stage support (5-0)
• Recommended $14.9M consulting agreement with Populous, Inc. (5-0)
• Recommended Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with ASM Global (5-0)
• Recommended Memorandum of Understanding with Pacific Symphony (5-0)

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

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The Commission approved the minutes from the January 17, 2024, meeting. The body also received a report regarding 2024-25 grant applications for Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Home Investment Partnerships.

• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed report on 2024-25 CDBG, ESG, and HOME grant applications (no vote taken)

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission will review several budget adjustments and financial reports. Key items include recommendations for fleet fuel contracts, vehicle purchases, and a justice assistance grant.

• Acceptance of $12,389 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
• Increase of fleet fuel procurement contract from $980,000 to $1,400,000
• $1,530,000 Fleet Fund budget adjustment for vehicles and building renovations
• Review of Fiscal Year 2022-23 financial reports and audit results
• Review of Fiscal Year 2023-24 second quarter budget update

The Finance Commission recommended that the City Council approve several financial actions, including a $420,000 increase for fuel procurement and a $1.53 million budget adjustment for fleet equipment and building renovations. The Commission also recommended accepting a $12,389 justice assistance grant and received reports on the city's fiscal year financial status and second-quarter budget.

• Approved minutes from February 5, 2024 (3-0)
• Recommended accepting $12,389 justice assistance grant (3-0)
• Recommended $420,000 increase for fuel procurement contract (3-0)
• Recommended $1.53M budget adjustment for fleet and building needs (3-0)
• Recommended receiving and filing FY 2022-23 financial reports (3-0)
• Recommended receiving and filing FY 2023-24 second quarter budget (3-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding alcohol sales at a gas station in Woodbury. They will also discuss updating bike parking standards and review the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

• Public hearing for alcohol sales at 6320 Irvine Boulevard
• 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report review
• Discussion on bike parking standards for Municipal Code updates
• Approval of January 18, 2024, meeting minutes

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission recommended that the City Council approve budget adjustments for various projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 16, 2023, meeting.

• Recommended City Council approve FY 2023-24 budget adjustments for various projects (3-0)
• Approved January 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Irvine Planning Commission has been canceled due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2024.

REVISED AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE GREAT PARK BOARD

The City Council and Great Park Board will meet to consider several major contracts and budget adjustments. Key items include a new enterprise software agreement and a utility removal contract for the Great Park.

• Award of $1,399,993.50 construction contract to Resource Environmental, Inc. for Northern Sector Utility Removal
• Approval of Workday, Inc. software subscription not to exceed $6,177,845
• Budget adjustment of $400,000 for the Irvine Open Streets event 2024
• Initiation of exclusive franchise update with Waste Management of Orange County
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-01 regarding posted speed limit changes

The Irvine City Council and Great Park Board held a special joint meeting on January 23, 2024. They unanimously approved a construction contract worth $1,399,993.50 to Resource Environmental, Inc. for Northern Sector Utility Removal, CIP 370101. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Awarded $1,399,993.50 construction contract for Northern Sector Utility Removal, CIP 370101, to Resource Environmental, Inc. (Contract No. 11752) (5-0)
• Adjourned the special joint meeting at 8:07 p.m. (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding zoning ordinance amendments for solid waste collection standards. The Commission will also vote on a sign program modification for Irvine Concourse and conduct an annual reorganization to select new leadership.

• Public hearing on solid waste collection standard zoning amendments
• Sign program modification for Irvine Concourse at 1900-2130 Main Street and 17901-17941 Von Karman Avenue
• Commission reorganization to select Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Chair Pro Tempore
• Approval of December 7, 2023, meeting minutes

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Community Services Commission will hold a reorganization to select a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The body will also review the annual funding allocation process for several community development and housing grants.

• Selection of Commission Chairperson
• Selection of Commission Vice Chairperson
• Review of annual CDBG, ESG, and HOME funding allocation process
• Approval of December 6, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission reorganized its leadership for the ensuing year and approved the minutes from the December 6, 2023 meeting. The body also received a report on funding allocation processes for housing and health grants.

• Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Selected Jing Sun as Chair (5-0)
• Selected Soha Vazirnia as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Received and filed report on CDBG, ESG, and HOME funding allocation process (no vote taken)

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Commission will meet to reorganize leadership and review several financial recommendations for the City Council. Key items include a new software contract, a tobacco grant, and funding for an open streets event.

• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Recommendation to accept a $519,993 Tobacco Grant Program award
• Proposed $400,000 budget adjustment for Irvine Open Streets Event 2024
• Proposed $6,177,845 contract with Workday, Inc. for ERP software
• Approval of December 4, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission recommended that the City Council approve a long-term software agreement with Workday, Inc. and a budget adjustment for an Open Streets event. It also recommended accepting a $519,993 tobacco grant and elected new leadership.

• Recommended City Council approve Workday, Inc. software agreement up to $6,177,845 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $400,000 budget adjustment for Irvine Open Streets event (4-0)
• Recommended City Council accept $519,993 Tobacco Grant Program award (4-0)
• Approved December 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Geller as Chairperson (4-0)
• Elected Commissioner Young as Vice Chair (4-0)

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will consider establishing a temporary live music venue at the Great Park Sports Complex for summer 2024. The board will also review a concept for an Armenian Genocide memorial at Great Park.

• Election of Great Park Corporation Board Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Proposed $600,000 budget for a temporary 5,000-capacity music venue stage and equipment
• Concept approval for an Armenian Genocide memorial
• Approval of the 2024 Great Park Board meeting calendar

The Great Park Board voted unanimously to direct staff to advance a temporary live music venue at the Great Park Sports Complex with an approximate capacity of 5,000 for summer 2024, and to recommend that City Council authorize up to $600,000 for a stage and associated equipment. A substitute motion for an 8,000-capacity venue failed for lack of a second. The Board also unanimously approved the concept of a memorial to the Armenian Genocide at Great Park, and re-elected Mike Carroll as Chairman and Larry Agran as Vice Chairman for the ensuing year.

• Re-elected Mike Carroll as Chairman and Larry Agran as Vice Chairman (roll call vote; Carroll/Agran preferred by Khan, Agran, Carroll)
• Approved consent calendar items 2.1 and 2.2, including minutes of Nov. 14 and Nov. 28, 2023 meetings and the 2024 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Directed staff to advance a temporary live music venue at Great Park Sports Complex, approx. 5,000 capacity, summer 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council authorize up to $600,000 for stage and equipment with long lead time (unanimous)
• Substitute motion for an 8,000-capacity venue failed for lack of second
• Approved concept of a memorial to the Armenian Genocide at Great Park (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:41 p.m. (unanimous)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Irvine Planning Commission has been canceled due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2024.

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Irvine Planning Commission has been canceled due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2024.