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CITY COUNGIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 25,2022
Gity Gouncil Chamber
One Civic Center Plaza
lrvine, CA 92606
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the lrvine City Councilwas called to order at 5:04 p.m. on January 25,2022, in the City Council Chamber, lrvine Civic Center, One Civic Center Plaza,lrvine, California; Mayor Khan presiding.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Councilmember
Councilmember
Councifmember
Vice Mayor
Mayor
Larry Agran
Mike Carroll
Tammy Kim
Anthony Kuo
Farrah N. Khan
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, províded 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
Councilmember Kim led the Pledge of Allegiance
INVOCATION
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Pastor Jorge Molina from Mariners Church in lrvine provided the invocation
1. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Recognition of City's 50th Anniversary Efforts
Mayor Khan provided a brief summary and presented a short video highlighting the 50th Anniversary events that took place overthe last year; and expressed her appreciation to staff for their efforts given the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
C¡TY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no report
AN NOU NCEM E NTS/COM M ITTEE REPORTS/COU NCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Kuo recognized and commended Police Officer Joe Chang from the Portola Traffic Division, who was recognized by a local resident for his professionalism and service while responding to a recent safety concern; and made the following announcement:
a The Orange County Sanitation District reminds residents to limit flushable items to the three Ps (poop, pee, and [toilet] paper).
Vice Mayor Kuo also presented a short video clip of a recent basketball game between Portola High School (PHS) and Laguna Hills High School in which hateful and offensive remarks were made against a PHS player. He noted his recent communication with lrvine Unified School District Superintendent Terry Walker and his Laguna Hills City Council colleagues regarding the incident, reiterating his full support of the PHS team, and that responsible individuals would be held accountable.
Councilmember Agran noted recent communication received from lrvine resident Phyllis Warner about concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and individuals who enter stores without face masks, and reminded everyone that masks were required in all indoor public spaces and workplaces regardless of vaccination status through February 15, 2022.
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Councilmember Kim offered her support of the Portola High School basketball team regarding the recent hate incident that took place at Laguna Hills High School; and provided the following announcements:
a Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District confirmed that two mosquito breeds that tested positive for dog heartworm, and reminded residents to be proactive by removing any standing water in and around their properties.
Orange County Public Libraries now offers fee waivers for late returns The University of California, lrvine Library System is hosting an exhibit called "Americans in the Holocaust," a traveling exhibition for libraries brought by the American Library Association and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, which will be on display from February 2 through March 9.
Diamond Jamboree will be hosting a Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, January 29 at2 p.m.
Councilmember Carroll offered his support for Portola High School's basketball team regarding the recent hate incident that took place at Laguna Hills High School.
Mayor Khan also offered her support for Portola High School's basketball team, and noted that members of the lrvine City Council would be attending the team's next game; provided an update on her recent trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors; and made the following announcements:
To help renters in the community easily access information they need in one place, a comprehensive Renter Resource webpage has been developed to assist residents get information on a variety of topics, including rental properties, finding affordable housing, rent relief, renter discrimination issues, reporting a safety violation, and more. For information, visit cityofiruine.org/renterresources.
The Fair Housing Foundation, a nonprofit partner of the City dedicated to eliminating housing discrimination and promoting equal access to housing, will be hosting a free virtual workshop on Tuesday, February I from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Participants must register online to participate in the meeting. The workshop is for tenants, landlords, property managers, and other interested parties. For information, visit cityofirvine.org or call 1 -800-446-3247 . a
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a Mayor Khan and Councilmember Kim met with a Woodbury Homeowners Association boardmember at the intersection of Vintage and Great Law, where a recent collision took place between a motorist and a bicyclist, to discuss safety features needed not only at that particular intersection, but other similar intersections throughout the City. City Manager Chi also provided a brief update on potential safety measures being explored, including traffic signal enhancements, to provide additional safety at these types of intersections. 3Prepared by the City Clerk's Office
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ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
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AGTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Gouncilmember Kim, and unanimously carried to approve Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 2.1 through
2.10, with the exception of Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 2.7 and 2.9, which were removed for separate discussion.
2.1 MINUTES
AGTION:
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 December 14,2021.
2.2 PROCLAMATTOwS
AGTION:
1) Proclaimed January 2022 as "National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month."
2) Proclaimed January 2022 as "Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month."
3) Proclaimed February 1,2022 as "Lunar New Year."
2,3 WARRANT AND WIRE TRAIVSFER RESOLUTION
ACTION:
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-05 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE C¡TY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE
TO BE PAID
2.4 FISCAL YEAR 2021.23 BUDGET ADJUSTME VTS FOR GREAT
PARK ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
ACTION:
1) Approved Great Park budget adjustments in Fiscal Year 2021-22 to increase revenues by $735,470 and
expenditures by $579,719 for Great Park athletic programs. 2) Approved Great Park budget adjustments in Fiscal Year 2022-23 to increase revenues by $653,415 and
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(Unless othen¡vise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote on this matter will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when he or she sat and voted as a member
of the Board of Directors of the Great Park Corporation.
However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City
Council meeting, his or her vote will be reflected as absent.) Approved 5-0.
2.5 NOTICE OF REVIEW FOR TRACT MAPS IN ORCHARD HILLS
AND GREAT PARK NETGHBORHOODS (HERITAGE FTELDS EL
TORO, LLC)
AGTION:
Received and filed
2.6 APPROVAL OF SPECIFICAT'OIVS AND CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ANNUAL
STREET REHABILITATION AND STURRY SEAL PROJECT
AGTION:
1) Approved the specifications and contract documents for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Street Rehabilitation and Slurry Seal Capital lmprovement Project 312201 and
342003.
2) Approved the Engineer's Estimate, Construction
Contingency, and Funding Summary.
3) Authorized the City Manager to execute the
Reimbursement Agreement with lrvine Ranch Water
District for installation and adjustment of water facilities within the project area.
4) Authorized staff to solicit competitive bids and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder in accordance with the City's
purchasing policies and procedures, within the approved project budget.
2.7 BARTON MOUND PLAQUE
This item was removed for separate discussion at the request of Councilmember Kim, who expressed concern about the lack of historical context as it related to Juan Flores and Sherriff James R. Barton.
City Council discussion included noting that most of the funding for the proposed plaque had been secured.
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2.8 Januarv 25.2022
ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Gouncilmember Garroll, to:
Approve installation of a plaque on the San Diego Creek Trail recognizing State Historical Site #218 - Barton Mound.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS Agran, Carroll, and
Kuo
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kim and Khan
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTRACT AWARD FOR MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPE
AND ASSOC/ATED FACIL'T'ES AT THE GREAT PARK
AGTION:
1) Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute the
maintenance of landscape and associated facilities service contract with Merchants Landscape Services, lnc., the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for an annual not-to-exceed amount of $5,599,314.64. (Gontract No.
202581
2) Approved a budget adjustment in the amount of $675,000 from the Great Park Fund 180 fund balance to supplement the funds necessary to complete unanticipated extra work enhancement services for this fiscal year.
(Unless othenruise directed by a member of the City
Council, the vote on this matter will reflect the prior action of each Councilmember when he or she sat and voted as
a member of the Board of Directors of the Great Park
Corporation. However, if a Councilmember is not present at the City Council meeting, his or her vote will be reflected as absent.)
Approved 5-0.
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2.9 Januarv 25,2022
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND GRANT NOMINATIONS
This item was removed for separate discussion at the request of Councilmember Carroll, who asked for City Council consideration of his request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nomination to lrvine Pony Baseball League in the amount of $1,000 in support of program costs. Councilmember Agran also requested an additional Community Partnership Fund Grant Nomination to the lrvine Pony Baseball League in the amount of $1,000 in support of program costs.
There was no City Council discussion
ACTION: Moved by Gouncilmember Carroll, seconded by
Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried to:
ACTION:
1) Approve Councilmember Agran's request for Community
Partnership Fund Grant Nomination to California Cultural Resources Preservation Alliance, lnc. in the amount of
$2,000 in support of program costs (Gontract No. 114131; as amended to also include Councilmember Agran's
request for Community Partnership Fund Grant
Nomination to lrvine Pony Baseball League in the amount of $1,000 in support of program costs. (Contract No.
114141
2) Approve Mayor Khan's request for Community
Partnership Fund Grant Nomination to lrvine Pony
Baseball League in the amount of $1,000 in support of
program costs. (Gontract No. 114141
3) Approve Vice Mayor Kuo's request for Community
Partnership Fund Grant Nominations to the following
organizations in support of program costs:
a) Pretend City Children's Museum ($t,000) (Contract
No.114151
b) Northwood High School Athletic Boosters ($1,OOO¡
(Contract No. 114161
c) lrvine Pony Baseball League ($1,OOO¡ (Gontract
No.114141
d) Family Assistance Ministries ($500)
e) Global Hope 365 ($500)
4) Approve Councilmember Carroll's request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nomination to lrvine Pony
Baseball League in the amount of $1,000 in support of
program costs. (Gontract No. 114141
5) Authorize the City Manager to prepare and sign a funding agreements for individual awards of $1,000 or more.
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2.10 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Januarv 25.2022
SECO'VD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-
01 ESTABLISHING A STANDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION COMMITTEE
ACTION:
Read by title only, second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 22-01 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORN¡A, ADDING DIVISION 16
TO TITLE 1 OF THE IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING A STANDING DIVERSITY EQUITY AND
INCLUSION COMMITTEE
APPROVAL OF TAX.EXEMPT BOND
'SSUA/VCE
BY THE
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNIT'ES DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY FOR FINANCING AN AFFORDABLE MULTIFAMILY
RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT FOR LYNX FAMILY
APARTMENTS
Mayor Khan opened the public hearing at 5:45 p.m.
Gemma Calilong, Management Analyst ll, presented the staff report.
There was no City Council discussion.
There were no requests to speak.
AGTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Councilmember Kim, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing at 5:50 p.m.
ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Councilmember Carroll, and unanimously carried to:
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA
STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $55,OOO,OOO FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND
DEVELOPMENT OF LYNX FAMILY APARTMENTS AND
CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
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RECESS
Mayor Khan called a recess at 6:41 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Khan reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:01 p.m
4. COUNCIL BUSINESS
4.1 Januarv 25.2022
POLICY AMENDMENTS TO ESTABUSH OUTDOOR DINING O/V
A PERMANENT BAS'S
Diane Vu, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and responded to questions. David Law, Principal Planner, was also available for questions.
City Council discussion included: inquiring about whether any fees would be applicable for these types of permits; questioned whether American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)funds could be used to off-set costs; inquired about the estimated number of establishments that would potentially be applying for permanent outdoor dining space; suggested additional outreach be conducted to inform restaurant owners of the program, including business owners whose English is a second language; questioned how this program would differ from a Conditional Use Permit or a Minor Modification Permit; inquired about potential encroachment issues with shared parking lots; and questioned whether electronic signatures would be acceptable on applications The following individuals spoke in support of permanent outdoor dining Kevin Corrigan, lrvine resident
Doug Elliott, lrvine resident
Pam Wykoff, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition
AGTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Councilmember Carroll, and unanimously carried to:
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-07 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A REVIEW PROCESS TO PERMIT OUTDOOR
DINING WITHIN EXISTING COMMERCIAL CENTERS
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COUNCIL BUS'/VESS ITEM NO. 4.2 WAS REMOVED FROM THE
AGENDA PREVIOUSTY OR'GINALLY POSTED ON JANUARY 13,
2022.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY VICE MAYOR KUO AND
COUNCILMEMBER CARROLL TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE "BRAND.HUANG.MENDOZA
TRIPARTISAN LAND USE INITIATIVE"
This item was agendized at the request of Vice Mayor Kuo and Councilmember Carroll, who asked for City Council consideration to adopt a resolution in support of the "Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use lnitiative."
City Council discussion included: reiterating the need for more local control with respect to land use decisions; expressed concern about impacts to open space and housing gentrification; noted housing shortage and the need to meet such demands; expressed concern that the measure could potentially worsen the housing crisis and increase the overall cost of housing; inquired about the implications of Senate Bill 9 and its impact on the City's Master Plan; questioned the approximate number of home lots that had the ability to place multiple units on a single unit lot; expressed concern that the proposed initiative could have unintended consequences; and suggested that the initiative be further explored and analyzed by the City Attorney prior to expressing City Council support;
The following individuals spoke in support of the proposed resolution Andrew Aguero
Jon PaulWhite
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Doug Elliott, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition
ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to:
Continue the item to a date uncertain, and refer the item to a temporary subcommittee comprised of Councilmember Carroll and one other Councilmember to develop new language within the resolution.
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ACTION: A friendly amendment was made by Councilmember Agran, accepted by Vice Mayor Kuo as the maker, and Councilmember Carroll as the seconder, to:
1) Continue the item to the February 22,2022 or March 8, 2022 City Council meeting.
2) Refer the item to a temporary subcommittee comprised of Councilmember Carroll and one other Councilmember.
3) Direct the City Manager to provide information on the number of parcels impacted under Senate Bill 9, and work with the City Attorney to analyze the "Brand-Huang-
Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use lnitiative" for potential
unintended consequences to amending the California
Constitution.
City Manager Chi noted that while preliminary information was available with respect to the numberof impacted units, staff was still in the process of working through language of the bill given that much of the language was subject to interpretation. He also noted that staff was analyzing provisions within S89 to the advantage that additional localcontrol could still be maintaíned, and that a proposed ordinance would be forthcoming for City Council consideration.
Councilmember Kim nominated Councilmember Agran to serve with Councilmember Carroll on the subcommittee, to which Councilmember Agran respectfully declined.
Additional City Council discussion included: suggesting that Councilmember Kim work with Councilmember Carroll on the subcommittee as the City's current representative to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
Following discussion, Vice Mayor Kuo amended his motion, and agreed to by Councilmember Carroll as the seconder, to have Councilmember Kim serve on the subcommittee with Councilmember Carroll.
ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Gouncilmember Carroll, and unanimously carried to:
1) Continue the item to the February 22,2022 or March 8, 2022 City Council meeting.
2) Refer the item to a temporary subcommittee comprised of Councilmember Carroll and Councilmember Kim.
3) Direct the City Manager to provide information on the number of parcels impacted under Senate Bill 9, and work with the City Attorney to analyze the "Brand-Huang-
Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use lnitiative" for potential
unintended consequences.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Januarv 25,2022
The following individuals spoke in opposition to a recent hate incident at Laguna Hills High School:
Sabrina Brown, lrvine resident
Heather Chu, lrvine resident
Philip Lo, lrvine resident
Brian Hosokawa
Cherry Lai, lrvine resident, spoke in support of practicing intellectual humility; and encouraged community members to attend the next Portola High School basketballgame to show their support.
The following individuals Kyler Chin, Rachel, and Alejandro, lrvine residents, spoke in opposition to a recent hate incident at Laguna Hills High School, and in support of 100% renewable energy:
Kyler Chin, lrvine resident
Rachel, lrvine resident
Alejandro, lrvine resident
Michelle Olson, lrvine resident
Luis Huang, lrvine resident
Steven Coffey and David, lrvine residents, spoke in support of 100% renewable energy Dee Fox, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition to the Orange County Power Authority Kim Konte, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition to All American Asphalt and the ensuing odors emitted by the plant.
Dennis Lo, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition to Councilmembers leaving the dais during public comments; and in opposition to All American Asphalt and the ensuing odors emitted by the plant.
Kevin Corrigan, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed Piper Preschool project in the Woodbridge Village Shopping Center.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Gouncilmember Kim, seconded by Vice Mayor Kuo, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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