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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 11,2022
City Gouncil Ghamber
One Civic Center Plaza
lrvine, CA 92606
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the lrvine City Council was called to order at 4:06 p.m. on January 11,2022, in the City Council Chamber, lrvine Civic Center, One Civic Center Plaza, lrvine, California; Mayor Khan presiding.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Vice Mayor
Mayor
Larry Agran
Mike Carroll*
Tammy Kim*
Anthony Kuo
Farrah N. Khan
*via teleconference
Mayor Khan provided the current guidelines for face coverings for members of the public attending the meeting in person; noted additional opportunities to participate in the meeting virtually; and encouraged those providing public comments to be civil, polite, and courteous when addressing one another, City staff, and members of the public.
ln addition, Carl Petersen, City Clerk, provided instructions on how to participate in the meeting; and noted that the e-comment feature had been extended, which allowed members of the public the ability to submit e-comments on all agenda items, which would be included as part of the official record and uploaded to the City's website.
Mayor Khan also announced that general public comments for the City Council on items not on the agenda would be considered following Council Business items and prior to adjournment.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Kuo led the Pledge of Allegiance
INVOCATION
Pastor Kyung Lee from Saddleback Community Church in lrvine provided the invocation.
'1. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proclaim January 13,2022, as "Korean American Day"
Mayor Khan introduced the following individuals and presented each with a proclamation recognizing January 13, 2022, as "Korean American Day":
. Sean Roh, President, Korean American Chamber of
Commerce Orange County
. Juweon Yun, President, Orange County Korean Cultural
Center
. Soo Jin Cho, President, lrvine Korean Parents Association . Namhyee Kim, Field Representative, California 68th Assembly District on behalf of Assemblyman and former Mayor, Steven Choi
. John No, President, Korean American Foundation
1.2 Proclaim January 17,2022, as "Dr. Martin Luther Kng, Jr. Day" Mayor Khan introduced the following individuals and presented each with a proclamation recognizing January 17,2022, as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day":
Bobby MacDonald, PresidenUCEO, Black Chamber of
Commerce, Orange County
Reverend Ralph E. Williamson, Pastor, Christ Our Redeemer A.M.E. Church
Felicity Figueroa, lnformation Coordinator, National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Honieh Udenka, President-Elect, Thurgood Marshall Bar
Association
Amil Aaron and Rebekah Thomas, Diversity, Equity, and
lnclusion Ad Hoc Committee Members
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City Manager Chi expressed his appreciation to the City Council, City staff, and members of the community for their warm welcome and support.
AN NO UNC E ME NTS/COMMITTEE RE PORTS/COU NCI L RE PO RTS Vice Mayor Kuo recognized and commended the following
Byron Gemmell, Street Maintenance Specialist, who found a duffel bag in a storm drain that included a passport and other vital documents, and returned it to its rightful owner.
. South Coast Chinese Cultural Association and the City's Public lnformation Team, who during the City's 50th Anniversary year, co-sponsored and co- produced the "We Are lrvine" lecture series.
Vice Mayor Kuo also announced his recent attendance at the Great Park lce Facility on December 19 for the2022 U.S. Nationals Sendoff to offer good wishes to a number of figure skaters who attended the National Competition, including Nathan Chen and Josephine "Joey" Lee; and noted the recent passing of Betty White and an effort to recognize her on January 17 (which would have been her 100th birthday). Ms. White was a strong supporter of animals, and community members are encouraged to support lrvine Animal Care Center through volunteer opportunities and/or donations in her memory.
Councilmember Kim noted that she was participating in the meeting virtually due to her son's recovery from COVID-19 and her need to quarantine, and encouraged members of the community to continue using masks and following COVID-19 protocols; and made the following announcements:
Orange County Public Libraries have paused in-person programming due to COVID-19, but residents can access virtual library programming and resources on the website at ocpl.org/zoomstorytimes for dates and times.
January 11 is "Human Trafficking Awareness D"y," which brings greater awareness of human trafficking. To report a crime related to human trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 or call 911.
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District will be spraying around the University of California, lrvine marsh area on Thursday, January 13.
Residents are also encouraged to eliminate standing water around properties or neighborhoods to discourage mosquito breeding.
The lrvine King Sejong lnstitute was recently voted as the best place to learn the Korean language in all of the Americas.
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Councilmember Carroll provided a brief update on the Orange County Power Authority meeting held earlier in the day, noting that the initial rate setting structure was unanimously approved, which included three set tier rate structures. He also noted that the program is set to launch for commercial customers this spring, and residential customers this fall. The Orange County Power Authority is also on track to become the fifth or sixth largest community choice aggregation entity in the state of California.
Mayor Khan made the following announcements
Last fall, lrvine was selected, along with the cities of Los Angeles and Petaluma, to receive $1 million to implement an ambitious, grassroots effort to help the City become carbon neutral by 2030. The community is invited to join Congresswoman Katie Porter and Mayor Khan on Thursday, January 13 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom for the launch of the new program "Cool lrvine." The event will be held virtually and is open to all residents interested in helping neighborhoods become more sustainable and disaster resilient. To register, visll c ity of i ru i n e. o rg/coo I c ity.
The City of lrvine is in the process of drafting a Residential Beekeeping Ordinance, which would allow single-family residential properties to keep bees on their property. Residents are invited to provide input at a Virtual Community Workshop on Thursday, January 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ïo register, visit c ity of i ru i n e. o rg .
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The City of lrvine is hosting a Part-Time Job Fair on Saturday, January 22 at the lrvine Civic Center. lnterviews will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Job openings are available in Community Services and Public Safety with flexible hours and day/ evening/weekend schedules available. Current job listings are available at cityofiruine.org/jobs. The minimum age for all positions is 18 or older, with the exception of lifeguard and swim instructor positions, where the minimum age is
15. Monday, January 17 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service. The City of lrvine is proud to support lrvine-based nonprofit Team Kids in its MLK Day of Service Passport program.
This challenge invites young people to take part in various service projects, such as donating to a local food pantry or shelter. To learn more and participate, visit teamkids.org.
ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR
JanuarLll.2022
ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried to approve Gonsent Calendar ltem Nos. 2.1 through
2.6. 2.1 MINUTES
ACTION:
1) Approved the minutes of a special meeting of the lrvine City Council held on November 23,2021.
2) Approved the minutes of a regular meeting of the lrvine City Council and regular joint meeting with the City of lrvine as Successor Agency to the dissolved lrvine Redevelopment
Agency held on November 23, 2021.
2.2 WARRANT AND WRE TRA'VSFER RESOLUTION
ACTION:
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-01- A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE
TO BE PAID
2.3 APPROVAL OF APPOINTMEA'TS OF CITY COUNCIL
REPRESE VTATIVES TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND
GOVERNMENTAL AGE VC'ES
ACTION:
1) Appointed City Council delegates and alternates to outside governmental agencies on which the City has
representation for the 2022 calendar year.
2) Appointed City Council representatives and approve staff appointments to various City of lrvine advisory
Commissions, Committees and Task Forces for the 2022
calendar year.
3) Adopted Fair Political Practices Commission Public Official Appointment Form 806 and direct the City Clerk to post an amended form to the City website to report any change in appointments to the governmental agencies providing
stipends as determined by the City Council.
4) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-02 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING ITS
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE
AUTHORITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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FINDINGS ALLOWING FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC
MEETTNGS IASSE ttBLY BÍLL 361)
ACTION:
Declared that the findings made in RESOLUTION NO. 21-68 - ''A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR
REMOTE PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC MEETINGS OF
LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, AS
AUTHORIZED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361" remained valid and
applicable, so as to allow for remote participation in public meetings for the next 30 days.
NOTICE OF PENDING APPROVAL FOR A TRACT MAP IN
PORTOLA SPR"VGS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE
T'VTERSECTION OF PORTOLA PARKWAY AND WHISPERING
HILLS CONS'ST'NG OF 89 RES'DEIVTIAL CONDOMINIUM Uil'TS
ACTION:
Received and filed
2,6 PROCLAMAflO'VS
ACTION:
Proclaimed January 27, 2022, as "lnternational Holocaust Remembrance Day."
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE HOUSING
ELEMENT
Mayor Khan opened the public hearing at4:42 p.m.
Marika Poynter, Principal Planner, presented the staff report and responded to questions. Kerwin Lau, Manager of Planning Services, was also available for questions.
City Council discussion included: inquiring about the number of opportunities for public participation and diversity of dates/times; questioned whether religious and school sites had been explored; inquired about how school housing requirements would interface with the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
requirements given that schools have their own land use authority; reiterated the need for additional affordable housing; noted concerns related to density and finding a balance with State law; reiterated the need to protect open space; suggested seeking innovative ways to meet housing needs; inquired about how additional language could 6Prepared by the City Clerk's Office
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be added to include the use of a local skilled and trained workforce; and reiterated that additional opportunities to make changes to the Housing Element would be available in the near future.
John Hanna, lryine resident, spoke in support of additional language that requires the use of a local skilled and trained workforce to benefit the City's economic development and environment.
ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by
Councilmember Kim, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing at 5:19 p.m.
AGTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Mayor Khan, to:
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT 00832121-PGA, AND APPROVING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 00832121-PGA FOR THE
2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS Agran, Kim, Kuo, and
Khan
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
UPDATE TO ONE IRVINE PERMIT FEE HOLIDAY RESOLUTION
AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR A PROFESSIONAL SERY'CES
AG REEM ENT F O R RES'DEruT ASS'STA N C E P ROGRAMS
Keri Bullock, Neighborhood Services Administrator, presented the staff report and responded to questions. Lisa Varon, Manager of Housing, was also available for questions.
City Council discussion included: summarizing the main revenue sources for the City; noted that the program would increase property values and benefit neighborhoods; inquired about the reassessment of property taxes, if any, when property values increase; and questioned whether the program would be expanded or be limited to the three neighborhoods listed in the staff report.
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Hoyin lp, lrvine res¡dent, spoke in support of the proposed resolution and resident assistance programs.
ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried to:
1) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-04 -A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
MODIFYING THE DATES FOR THE ONE IRVINE SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AND PLANNING FEE
HOLIDAY PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL
IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL IN NORTH EL CAMINO REAL AND
EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILT IN OR
PRTOR TO 1975
2) Approve a budget adjustment for an Agreement for
Professional Consulting Services with MDG Associates
(.MDG") for Services related to the One lrvine Grant and Loan Programs.
AGREEMENT WITH HR&A ADVISORS,
"VC.
FOR BROADBAND
ASSESSME VT SERyTCES
Khaled Tawfik, Chief lnformation Officer, and Nick Rykroft, lnformation Technology Specialist lll, presented the staff report and responded to questions.
City Council discussion included: questioning whether a competitive bidding process was conducted; inquired about the second highest bid response and whether a large cost differential existed; questioned the scope of services and what it entailed; reiterated the need for assessment services to address broadband inequities; inquired about whether funding to conduct the survey would come from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds; expressed concern about the content of the Request for Proposals (RFP) given the low number of responses; inquired about the list of stakeholders and why the business community would be included as part of the study; questioned why an outside consultant was needed to conduct the survey; inquired about final deliverables; questioned whether a physical survey of conduits would be conducted; reiterated that the proposed study would be the first step to assess broadband inequities; questioned whether outreach would be conducted in multiple languages; inquired about a comparison of studies amongst other cities; noted that the RFP process was conducted twice do to a poor response rate; clarified that the proposed vendor would not be permitted to implement the solution if it conducted the assessment; and suggested the item be continued to either January IPrepared by the City Clerk's Office
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25 or February 8, to provide an opportunity for representatives from HR&A Advisors, lnc. to participate in the meeting.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed study on broadband assessment as proposed:
o Alan Meyerson, lrvine resident
o Harvey Liss, lrvine resident
o Kevin Corrigan, lrvine resident
Dave Simpson, Cox Communications, spoke in support, reiterating the desire to work closely with the City and the consultant as part of the broadband assessment process.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Khan, seconded by Councilmember Kim, to:
1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with HR&A Advisors, lnc. for broadband
assessment services not to exceed $402,500.
2) Approve a Budget Adjustment for Broadband Assessment within the lrvine Recovery Plan Fund allocating $402,500 for contract services.
ACTION: A substitute motion was made by Gouncilmember
Agran, seconded by Vice Mayor Kuo, to:
Continue the item to the February 8,2022, City Council meeting with the understanding that representatives from HR&A
Advisors, lnc. be invited to participate in the meeting.
The motion carried as follows*:
AYES: 3 COUNC¡LMEMBERS Agran, Carroll, and
Kuo
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kim and Khan
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
* The substitute motion carried and takes precedence over the main motion; therefore, a vote was not taken on the main motion.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY,CONSIDERATION OF STAND''VG
INCLUSrcN COMMITTEE
Kristina Perrigoue, Public lnformation Officer, presented the staff report and responded to questions. Joe Angeles, Human Resources Administrator, was also available for questions.
City Council discussion included: questioning the appointment process for the current Diversity, Equity, and lnclusion (DEl) committee members; inquired about the new structure of the standing committee moving forward in comparison to the Senior Citizens Council; discussed the purview of the DEI committee and its overall goals; inquired about staff support for the standing committee; questioned the need for two additional at-large members and whether the membership should be limited to five members; suggested that the word "individuals" be replaced with "people" in the second whereas clause of the proposed ordinance; inquired about whether "rules and regulations" should be replaced with "policies and procedures" in Section 1-16-105(B) of the proposed ord¡nance; and suggested annual updates be made to the DEI Plan.
The following individuals
ordinance:
spoke in support of the ProPosed
Cherry Lai, lrvine resident,
Amil Aaron, DEI Committee Member
Kevin Corrigan, lrvine resident, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, and Suggested amending the second whereas clause to replace "residents" with "individuals", and replace "rules and regulations" with "policies and procedures" in Section 1-16-105(B).
Pamela Wykoff, lrvine resident, spoke in support of enforcing laws.
AGTION: Moved by Mayor Khan, seconded by Vice Mayor Kuo, and unanimously carried to:
1) lntroduce for first reading and read by title only
ORDINANCE NO. 22.01- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING DIVISION 16 TO TITLE 1 OF THE IRVINE
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A STANDING
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE AS
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2) Approve the addition of two at-large committee members via public recruitment process and return to the City Council with recommendations for final approval.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MAYOR KHAN AND VICE
MAYOR KUO TO D'SCUSS THE ADDITION OF BADMINTON
COURTS IN THE CITY OF IRVINE
ïhis item was agendized at the request of Mayor Khan and Vice Mayor Kuo, who asked for City Council support to explore and identify locations for Badminton, and return to the City Council or Great Park Board at a future meeting with a plan to re-introduce the sport of Badminton in lrvine.
City Council discussion included: suggesting several potential options as temporary locations for Badminton at the Great Park, joint use facilities with lrvine Unified School District, Bill Barber Park, and privately-owned facilities; suggested dual use with pickle ball courts given that dimensions for both sports are identical; noted that Badminton is the second highest ranked sport in the world; and suggested that staff work collaboratively with community members who have knowledge and expertise in Badminton.
The following individuals spoke in support of the addition of Badminton courts in lrvine:
. Kinngai Chan, lrvine resident
. Bob Gilmore, lrvine resident
. Elise Lau, lrvine resident
. Anna Kee, lrvine resident
o Anna Yang, lrvine resident
. Shuan Wang, lrvine resident
o WeiWang, lrvine resident
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Khan, seconded by Vice Mayor Kuo, and unanimously carried to:
Direct the City Manager to identify locations (indoor and outdoor) throughout lrvine that would be suitable for a Badminton court and return to the City Council (or Great Park Board if applicable) at a future meeting with a plan to re- introduce the sport of Badminton in lrvine.
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Cherry Lai, lrvine resident, spoke in support of expanding outreach as part of the Request for Proposals (RFP) process; and presented a monetary donation to the City to purchase masks for C.ity residents and staff.
Pamela Wykoff, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition to COVID-19 vaccination requirements and passports.
Alan Meyerson, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition to the City Council policy that requires two members of the City Council to add an item to an agenda.
Doug Elliott, lrvine resident, spoke in support of the COVID-19 emergency declaration, and expressed his appreciation to Cherry Lai, lrvine resident, for her monetary donation to the City for face masks.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Vice Mayor Kuo, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
MAY R OF THE CITY OF IRVINE
February 8,2022
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF IRVINE
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