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Irvine public meetings in 2024

74 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 12, 2024

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Council to consider withdrawing from Orange County Power Authority

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.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to certify Nov. 5 election, fill vacancy, pick new leaders

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.

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✓ Decided: Council certifies election, swears in new members, selects interim mayor

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.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Planning Commission to deny three Great Park subdivision appeals

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.

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Wed Dec 4, 2024

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Irvine Transportation Commission to approve August and September 2024 meeting minutes

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.

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Wed Nov 27, 2024

NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT - NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Irvine City Council meeting adjourned to 5:00 p.m. same day

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.

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✓ Decided: Irvine City Council meeting adjourned to 5 p.m. for joint session

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.

Wed Nov 27, 2024

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

Irvine Successor Agency meeting canceled; next on Dec 10

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.

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Wed Nov 27, 2024

NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT - NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Great Park Board meeting adjourned to 3:00 pm same day

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.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board meeting adjourned to 3:00 p.m. same day

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.

Tue Nov 26, 2024

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

Council to consider rezoning Boomers and Irvine Bowling Lanes sites

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.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024

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

Council to discuss funding PSQ Productions three-year contract

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.

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✓ Decided: Council reaffirms PSQ contract for Great Park Live, funds up to $3M/year through 2027

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.

Tue Nov 26, 2024

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

Council to discuss funding PSQ Productions three-year contract

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.

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✓ Decided: Council reaffirms PSQ contract, funds Great Park Live up to $3M/year

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.

Tue Nov 26, 2024

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

Council to vote on ordinances, contracts, and budget adjustments

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 investment policy, removes fossil fuel divestment language

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.

Tue Nov 26, 2024

GREAT PARK BOARD ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

Great Park Board to consider expanding board size and amending bylaws

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.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board approves expansion to seven members

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.

Mon Nov 25, 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Planning Commission to weigh pediatric clinic zone change and warehouse project

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.

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Fri Nov 22, 2024

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Irvine Community Services Commission meeting has no substantive agenda items

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission adopts updated park land appraisal process

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.

Wed Nov 20, 2024

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission to review FY 2023-24 year-end report and $380K CicloIrvine budget

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.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024

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

Irvine redevelopment agency meeting canceled for Nov. 12

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.

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✓ Decided: Irvine redevelopment agency meeting canceled for Nov. 12

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.

Tue Nov 12, 2024

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to decide AT&T wireless facility appeal, camping ban, hotel worker rules

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.

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✓ Decided: Council denies AT&T cell tower appeal, upholds Planning Commission denial

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.

Tue Nov 12, 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Planning Commission to vote on major Great Park development and child care center

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.

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Wed Nov 6, 2024

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission to review $482K state grant and $2.28M park contract

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.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Council to discuss purchasing property for homeless shelter

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.

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✓ Decided: Council votes 3-2 to terminate homeless shelter property deal

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.

Wed Oct 23, 2024

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

Irvine Redevelopment Agency October 22 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.

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✓ Decided: Irvine redevelopment agency meeting canceled for Oct. 22

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.

Tue Oct 22, 2024

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider $18.5M purchase for homeless services, $485M bond for senior housing

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $18.5M purchase of Armstrong Ave properties for homeless services

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.

Tue Oct 22, 2024

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

Great Park Board to consider $6.2M demolition contract and $2M engineering deals

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.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board recommends $6.19M demolition contract

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.

Mon Oct 21, 2024

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)

Planning Commission continues Great Park development hearing to November 7

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.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Planning Commission to consider 1,263-unit Great Park development

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.

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Fri Oct 18, 2024

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Community Services Commission regular meeting agenda

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

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends City Council adopt Public Arts Master Plan

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.

Thu Oct 10, 2024

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

Irvine City Council redevelopment agency meeting 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.

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✓ Decided: Irvine Redevelopment Agency meeting canceled for Oct. 8

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.

Wed Oct 9, 2024

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission to weigh $5.1M ERP software contract and $906K road project funding

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.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider $5.1M ERP software contract and $8.1M concrete work

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.

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✓ Decided: Council overrides airport commission on 2045 General Plan, 4-1

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.

Mon Oct 7, 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION - CANCELED

Irvine Planning Commission October 3 meeting canceled; next on October 17

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.

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Wed Sep 25, 2024

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Irvine City Council to hold closed session on one anticipated litigation case

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.

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✓ Decided: Council holds closed session, no reportable action taken

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.

Wed Sep 25, 2024

NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Great Park Board meeting adjourned to 3:00 p.m.

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.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to decide on warehouse expansion appeal, employee contracts, and reserve policy

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.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024

GREAT PARK BOARD ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

Great Park Board to recommend housing property exchange agreement

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.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Planning Commission to consider citywide design standards for multi-family housing

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.

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Thu Sep 19, 2024

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Community Services Commission regular meeting, agenda not provided in text

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves Cypress Village park design with 6-foot dog park bench

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.

Wed Sep 18, 2024

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Commission to recommend Measure M2 grant applications for transportation funding

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.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission to review traffic safety grants totaling $497,410

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.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024

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

Council to consider new residential overlay zones and Great Park special tax district

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2045 General Plan zoning overlay, 4-1

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.

Mon Sep 9, 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Planning Commission to decide on 520-home Orchard Hills master plan changes

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.

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Wed Sep 4, 2024

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Procedural meeting with no substantive agenda items

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission continues land appraisal hearing to Oct. 16

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.

Fri Aug 30, 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

Irvine Planning Commission August 1 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.

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Thu Aug 29, 2024

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

Irvine City Council meeting canceled for August 27, 2024

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.

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✓ Decided: Irvine City Council meetings canceled for August 27, 2024

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.

Thu Aug 22, 2024

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Transportation Commission to elect chair and review bus stop furniture

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.

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Thu Aug 22, 2024

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Community Services Commission regular meeting, agenda items not specified in source text

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.

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✓ Decided: Irvine Community Services Commission cancels Aug 7 meeting

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.

Fri Aug 16, 2024

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

Planning Commission continues child care center hearing to Sept. 5

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.

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Fri Aug 16, 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Planning Commission to vote on AT&T wireless facilities and Diamond Jamboree expansion

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.

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Thu Aug 15, 2024

SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - August 14, 2024

Building electrification presentation and climate plan update on agenda

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.

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Wed Aug 14, 2024

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

Irvine continues broadband permit hearing to Sept 10

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.

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Wed Aug 14, 2024

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC HEARING

Irvine cancels Aug. 13 public hearing on density bonus zoning amendment

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.

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✓ Decided: Irvine cancels Aug. 13 hearing on density bonus zoning amendment

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.

Tue Aug 13, 2024

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

Council to vote on 2045 General Plan update and airport land use override

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2045 General Plan Update and $97.9M gym purchase

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.

Tue Aug 13, 2024

GREAT PARK SPECIAL MEETING

Great Park Board to consider $6M turf contract, fire museum deal

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.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board recommends $6M turf project, limited to Fields 4-7

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.

Wed Aug 7, 2024

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR

Council to consider $70M bond issue and multiple development projects

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves IBC residential vision plan and overlay zone strategy

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.

Tue Aug 6, 2024

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission to weigh $6M reserve drawdown and grant funding

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.

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Thu Jul 25, 2024

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

Irvine redevelopment agency meeting canceled; next set for Aug. 13

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.

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✓ Decided: Irvine redevelopment agency meeting canceled for July 23, 2024

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.

Wed Jul 24, 2024

NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT - JULY 23, 2024

Great Park Board meeting adjourned after procedural delay

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.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board regular meeting adjourned to 3:00 p.m.

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.

Tue Jul 23, 2024

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to vote on 2045 General Plan update and zone change

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.

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Tue Jul 23, 2024

GREAT PARK BOARD ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

Great Park Board to review Cultural Terrace West aviation museum project

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.

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✓ Decided: Great Park Board approves June meeting minutes, hears museum update

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.

Thu Jul 18, 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Planning Commission to vote on three major housing projects and zoning changes

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.

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Thu Jul 18, 2024

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Community Services Commission regular meeting agenda, mostly procedural.

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.

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Wed Jul 17, 2024

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Finance Commission to vote on $1.15M Microsoft 365 licensing and $100K Maruchan donation

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.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024

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

Council to consider library transfer, housing strategy, and city manager contract

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $349,912 clock tower rehab, $200K for Irvine Children's Fund

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.

Wed Jun 26, 2024

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

✓ Decided: Great Park Board directs staff to pursue CA Fire Museum partnership

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.

Tue Jun 25, 2024

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

Council to award $27.4M street rehab contract, discuss wildlife corridor

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.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024

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

Council to adopt FY 2024-25 budget, fees, and salary structure

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY 2024-25 budget and sets election for Nov. 5

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.

Thu Jun 6, 2024

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

✓ Decided: Commission approves revised Community Services Scholarship Policy

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.

Wed May 29, 2024

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

Irvine redevelopment agency meeting canceled; next set for June 11

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.

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✓ Decided: Irvine redevelopment agency meeting canceled

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.

Tue May 28, 2024

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

Council to approve $17.5M for aviation museum, $82M bonds, and 670 new homes

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $7.6M road contract, $11.9M park grading, and 670 new homes

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.

Wed May 15, 2024

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.)

Irvine City Council May 14 meetings canceled; special meeting set for 3 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.

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✓ Decided: Irvine City Council meetings canceled for May 14, 2024

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.

Tue May 14, 2024

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.)

Council to consider adding 670 homes in Los Olivos and approving $4.3M road work

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.

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Tue May 7, 2024

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

Irvine City Council meetings canceled for April 9 and 23, 2024

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.

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Thu May 2, 2024

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of Cypress Village park plan modification

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.

Thu Apr 18, 2024

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

✓ Decided: Commission approves April 3 meeting minutes (5-0)

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.

Tue Mar 26, 2024

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

✓ Decided: Great Park Board advances Cultural Terrace, FAA tower, and Asian American museum plans

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.