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GITY COUNGIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 12,2022
City Council Ghamber
1 Civic Center Plaza
lrvine, CA 92606
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the lrvine City Council was called to order at 4 p.m. on April 12, 2022, in the City Council Chamber, lrvine Civic Center, 1 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
Mayor Khan 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. lr
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CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Melching announced the following Closed Session item * CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Secfion 54956.9(d)(1): one case - Lhevan v. City of lrvine, United Sfafes District Court, Central District of Califorma Case No. 8:21-cv-0141Ù-GW-AGR
There were no public comments.
RECESS
Mayor Khan recessed the City Council meeting to Closed Session at 4:05 p.m
RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Khan reconvened the City Council meeting at 5:04 p.m. City Attorney Melching, on behalf of the City Council, announced that there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kim led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Pastor Jason Aguilar from Arise Church lrvine provided the invocation.
1. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proclaim April 10-16, 2022, as "National Public Safety Telecom m u n icator's Week. "
Mayor Khan introduced members from lrvine Police Department's Communications Bureau, and presented a commendation in
recognition of April 10-16, 2022, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week."
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1.2 Young Masters Art Show 2022 "Cover Artist"
Mayor Khan introduced Mary Earl Spencer and MaryAnn
Breckenridge, Assistance League of Irvine, and Mahima Wuppalapati, sixth grade student from Santiago Hills Elementary School, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mahima Wuppalapati, as this year's Young Masters Art Show 2022 "Cover Artist."
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS
Item No. 2.2
The following public speakers spoke in support of adding additional language into the proposed proclamation recognizing April 24, 2022 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day:
• Jim Yogurtian, Irvine resident
• Violet Bulujian, Irvine resident
• Maral Kalinian
• Rashad Aldabbagh
• Neeraj Kashalkar
Eric Neshanian, Irvine resident, spoke in support of adding additional language into the proposed proclamation recognizing April 24, 2022 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day; and in opposition to comments made by Mayor Khan in a recent video.
Robert Torosian and Rutvij Holay, Irvine residents, spoke in support of the proclamation recognizing April 24, 2022 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day spoke in opposition to comments made by Mayor Khan in a video.
Mohammed Alrai and Rashad Aldabbagh, Irvine residents, spoke in support of the proclamation recognizing April 2022 as Arab American Heritage Month.
Item No. 2.10
The following public speakers spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance revising the City's municipal code as it relates public meetings and public records (Consent Calendar Item No. 2.10):
• Harvey Liss, Irvine resident
• Eric Neshanian, Irvine resident
• Alan Meyerson, Irvine resident
• Branda Lin
• Doug Elliott
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Item No. 2.11
Harvey Liss, lrvine resident, expressed concern about the proposed Ordinance related to repealing certain COVID-1 9 requirements.
Item No.4.3
Donald Wagner, Orange County Board of Supervisors, and Harvey Liss, lrvine resident, spoke in support of adopting a resolution to eliminate the threat of opioids in the community.
Item No.4.2
The following people spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance on nepotism policies as it relates to the appointments of City Commissions, Committees and other governing bodies (Council Business ltem No. 4.2):
o Phyllis Agran, lrvine resident
. Gene Kaplan, lrvine resident
r Jane Roschmann, lrvine resident
o Harvey Liss, lrvine resident
o Patricia Kennedy, lrvine resident
o Luette Forrest, lrvine resident
o Branda Lin, lrvine resident
o Diane Gayle, lrvine resident
. Carolyn lnmon, lrvine resident
o Doug Elliott, lrvine resident
. Dr. Beverly Jacobs (949) ***-*679
o Dee Fox, lrvine resident
o Naz Hamid, lrvine resident
Item No.4.4
John Hanna, Orange resident, spoke in support amending the municipal code related to subcontractors.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS . NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
ïhe following public speakers spoke in opposition to comments made by Mayor Khan in a recent video:
o Jim Yogurtian, lrvine resident
o Eric Neshanian, lrvine resident
. Garo Madenlian, Armenian Cultural Foundation
o Hagop, lrvine resident
o Violet Bulujian Franklin, lrvine resident
. Gev lskajyan, lrvine resident
o Elizabeth Davitian, lrvine resident
o Hermine Porshian, lryine resident
o HarveV Liss, lrvine resident
. Kurken Alayankian, Laguna Hills resident
o Levon Alayankian, Laguna Hills resident
Felipe Delgado and Darren Parker, lrvine residents, spoke in support of the lrvine I nternational Academy.
Alan Meyerson, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition to the policy that requires two members of the City Council to agendize an item; in opposition to conduct by certain Councilmembers while at the dais; and in support of the Armenian community.
Rich Gomez, Southwest Region of Carpenters, expressed concern related to construction tax fraud associated with carpenter workers.
Rima Nashashibi, President of Global Health Care 365, spoke in support of the various proclamations protecting women, children, and gender-based violence.
Jutta Gamboa and Felicity Figueroa, lrvine residents, spoke in support of Mayor Khan Scott Hansen, lrvine resident, spoke in support of the lrvine Spring Festival, and recommended a city-sponsored program for cultural studies.
Naz Hamid, lrvine resident spoke in support of Mayor Khan and addressed the recently publicized comments impacting the Armenian community.
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RECESS
Mayor Khan called a recess at 7:30 p.m.
RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Khan reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:10 p.m.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no report; however, City Manager Chi announced that Public Hearing ltem Nos. 3.1 and 3.2 would be continued to the next City Council Meeting scheduled on April 26,2022.
AN NOU NCEM E NTS/COM M ITTEE REPORTS/COU NCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Kuo made the following announcements:
The Orange County Sanitation District is currently accepting support positions on the following articles of legislation: Assembly Bill (AB) 1724 (filtration systems for washing machines); AB 2787 (micro plastics); and AB 2771 (effects of cosmetics on sewage), which help reduce the streams of waste in our water system.
Vice Mayor Kuo expressed his appreciation to Grace City Church of lrvine for hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt for students with student needs.
Vice Mayor Kuo congratulated the 20 runners and volunteers from the lrvine Police Department who participated in the Baker to Vegas 120 mile running relay. This thirty five year event provides physical fitness to members of law enforcement as well as teamwork, comradery and competition.
Mayor Khan made the following announcements:
Members of the community are invited to participate in the lrvine Animal Care Center Virtual 5k event to support animals in need. lrvine residents who are interested can enter the Virtual 5K, with the submission of a $35 entry fee at iruineanimals.org/5k Additionally, residents who complete the race before April 30 will receive an exclusive race medal and certificate.
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Members of the community are invited to join the celebratory activities, events, and calls-to-action throughout the month of April in recognition of Earth Day. An Earth Day event will be held on Saturday, April 23, at Quail Hill Community Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. lnteractive activities, guided hikes, compost demonstrations will be offered in partnership with lrvine Ranch Conservancy. ln addition, during the month of April, the City of lrvine has partnered with the Second Harvest Food Bank Orange County to collect sealed, unused takeout utensil packs and unopened condiment packets. Donations can be dropped off here at the lrvine Civic Center; the Great Park Visitors Center; Lakeview Senior Center; and Portola Springs and University Community Centers through April 30. For more information, visit c ityof i ru i n e. org/e a rth d ay.
Members of the community are invited to participate in the National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, which runs through April 30. This annual challenge, sponsored by the Wyland Foundation, encourages each person to commit to reducing water use and energy. The State of California is in its third year of a drought, which emphasizes the importance of water conservation. To participate, and make a series of online pledges to conserve water and other resources, visit mywaterpledge.com. ln addition, Cities with the highest percentage of residents that participate in this challenge in their population category will win the title of most water-wise city in the nation. For more information, visit cityofirvine.org.
Members of the community are encouraged to help support lrvine's adopted 2111 Marine Battalion by donating new baby gifts for expecting Marine families. All donations will go to families at Camp Pendleton. Donated items such as baby clothes, swaddle blankets, and newborn toiletries will be accepted through May 6 at City Hall and the Great Park Visitors Center. For more information, an Amazon Wish List, or to make a monetary donation, visit cityofiruine.org/211.
Councilmember Carroll announced a series of battery recycling recommendations for lrvine residents to mitigate the hazards of garbage trucks fires amid the collection of improperly disposed batteries. He also indicated environmental issues attributing to battery waste, which includes water pollution, damaged ecosystems, and contaminated food chains. Residents are encouraged to participate in the proper disposal of discarded batteries, free of charge, at designated household hazardous waste collection centers, including the center located at 6411 Oak Canyon, lrvine (Tuesday thru Saturday, from 9 am to 3 pm). Additional locations can be found at oclandfills.com/-hazardous-wasfe. For additional information, residents can also visit calltorecycle.org or ca I re cyle. ca. g ov/e I e ctron i c/col I e ction.
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Councilmember Kim announced that the Orange County Public library will offer free Earth Day kits and resources during the month of April; and that library card holders can now gain free access and vehicle entry to 200 California State Parks and beaches, as part of a three-year pilot program.
ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda; however, City Manager Chi announced that Public Hearing ltem Nos. 3.1 and 3.2 would be continued to the next City Council Meeting scheduled on April 26,2022. See City Manager's Report (p 6).
2. CONSENT GALENDAR
ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Councilmember Kim, and unanimously carried to approve Gonsent Calendar ltem Nos. 2.1 through
2.13, with the exception of Gonsent Calendar ltem Nos. 2.2 and 2.10, which were removed for separate discussion.
2.1 MINUTES
ACTION:
Approved the minutes of a regular meeting of the lrvine City Council held on March 8,2022.
2.2 PROCLAMAflOIVS
This item was removed for separate discussion at the request of Vice Mayor Kuo, who suggested that amendments to the Armenian Genocide proclamations be made as recommended by members of the Armenian community.
AGTION: Moved by Mayor Khan, seconded by Vice Mayor Kuo, and unanimously carried to:
1) Proclaim April2022 as Fair Housing Foundation's "Fair Housing Month."
2) Proclaim April2022 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month." 3) Proclaim April2022 as "Arab American Heritage Month." 4) Proclaim April 10-16, 2022, as "Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week."
5) Proclaim Apri|24,2022, as "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" as amended based on recommendations made by
members of the Armenian community.
6) Proclaim April 27 , 2022, as "lranian American Women's Day." IPrepared by the City Clerk's Office
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2.3 WARRANT AND WIRE TRA'VSFER RESOLUTION
ACTION:
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-23 - 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
F/ruD'lVGS ALLOWING FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC
MEETINGS IASSEMBLY B|LL 361)
ACTION:
Declared that the findings made in RESOLUTION 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 C]TY OF IRVINE, AS
AUTHORIZED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361" remain valid and
applicable, so as to allow for remote participation in public meetings for the next 30 days.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEMBERS-
AT-LARG E RECOM M EN D ED APPOI NTM ENTS
AGTION:
Approved the two Diversity, Equity, and lnclusion Committee member-at-large appointments as recommended by the DEI
Committee.
2.6 ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE MEMORANDA OF
U N D ERSTAN DI NG AN D EM P LOYM E NT RESOLUT'O/VS
ACTION:
1) Adopted RESOLUTION NO.22-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRVINE AND THE IRVINE POLICE
ASSOCTATION (rPA), AND SUPERSEDTNG ALL PREVIOUS
IPA MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING, EFFECTIVE
THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES APRIL 12,2022
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2) Adopted RESOLUTION NO.22-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRVINE AND THE IRVINE POLICE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCTATTON (|PMA), AND
SUPERSEDING ALL PREVIOUS IPMA MEMORANDUMS OF
UNDERSTANDING, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT
INCLUDES APR¡L 12,2022
3) Adopted RESOLUTION NO.22-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRVINE AND THE IRVINE CITY
EMPLOYEES ASSOCTATTON (|CEA), AND SUPERSEDTNG
ALL PREVIOUS ICEA MEMORANDUMS OF
UNDERSTANDING, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT
INCLUDES APRIL 12,2022
4) Adopted RESOLUTION NO.22-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRVINE AND THE IRVINE CITY
PROFESSTONAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCTATION (tPEA), AND
SUPERSEDING ALL PREVIOUS IPEA MEMORANDUMS OF
UNDERSTANDING, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT
INCLUDES APRIL 12,2022
5) Adopted RESOLUTION NO.22-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRVINE
AN D TH E ASSOCIATED S U PERVISORY/ADM I N ISTRATIVE
PERSONNEL (ASAP), AND SUPERSEDING ALL PREVIOUS
ASAP MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING,
EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES APRIL 12,
2022
6) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLIS H I NG A CLASS I FI CATION AN D COM PE NSATI ON
POLICY FOR MANAGEMENT AND NON-REPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES (EXEMPT) OF THE CITY OF tRVtNE, AND
SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 21-80 EFFECTIVE THE
PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES APRIL 12,2022
7) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-30- A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNC¡L OF THE CITY OF IRV¡NE, CALIFORNIA,
ESTAB LI S H I NG A CLASS I FI CATION AN D COMPENSATI ON
POLICY FOR CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY
OF IRVINE, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO 21-81
EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES APRIL 12,
2022
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8) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ESTAB LISH I NG A CLASS I FI CATION AN D COM PENSATI ON
POLICY FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
IRVINE, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 21-82
EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES APRIL 12,
2022
9) Approved the requisite budget adjustments associated with approval of the side letters of agreement.
ACCEPTANCE OF 2021 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASS'STA NCE GRANT
ACTION:
1) Accepted the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant award in the amount of $12,950 as a
subgrantee of the County of Orange.
2) Authorized the City Manager to approve and execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, a Memorandum of Understanding
associated with the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program between the County of Orange and the City of lrvine.
3) Authorized the City Manager to sign the Certification and Assurances form.
4) Approved a budget adjustment request in the amount of $12,950, reflecting an increase in revenues and
appropriations.
JAMBOREE ROAD AND MAIN STREET
"VTERSECTIONENHANCEMENTS PROJECT
AGTION:
1) Approved the Project Report for the Jamboree Road and Main Street lntersection Enhancements Capital lmprovement
Project (312103).
2) Directed staff to file the Notice of Exemption for the project to document that the project is exempt from requirements of California Environmental Quality Act.
3) Directed staff to proceed with the final design and right-of-way phase of the proposed improvements.
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ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
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NOTICE OF REVIEW FOR TRACT MAPS IN PORTOTA SPR'NGS
NEIGHBORHOOD
ACTION:
Received and filed the Notice of Review for Tract Maps in Portola Springs Neighborhood.
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22.02
REY'S'/VG AND MODIFYING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT
RELATES TO PUBLIC MEETI'VGS AND PUBLIC RECORDS
This item was removed for separate discussion at the request of Councilmember Kuo, who asked that a separate vote be taken on this item at the suggestion of a member of the public.
City Council discussion included: expressing concern about the proposed policy and impacts to public participation provisions during public meetings.
ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Mayor Khan, to:
Read by title only, second reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 22-02 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, REVISING DIVISION 15 OF
TITLE 1 OF THE IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE - PUBLIC MEETINGS
AND PUBLIC RECORDS AND MAKING MODIFICATIONS TO
CHAPTER 2-1 (GENERAL) OF DtVtStON 2 OF TITLE 1,
CHAPTER 2-3 (RULES OF ORDER) OF DtVtStON 2 OF T|TLE 1,
CHAPTER 4-1 (rN GENERAL) OF DTV|S|ON 4 OF T|TLE 1;
CHAPTER 4-2 (rN GENERAL), CHAPTER 4-2 (COMMTSSTONS),
AND CHAPTER 4-3 (COMMTTTEES) OF DTV|S|ON 4 OF TTTLE 1,
DtvtstoN 13 (FtNANCIAL COMMISSTON) OF TTTLE 2, DIV|StON 3 (COMMUNTTY SERVICES COMMTSSTON) OF TTTLE 3,
DtvlstoN 3 (PLANN¡NG COMMTSSTON) OF TITLE 5, AND
CHAPTER I (TRANSPORTATTON COMMTSSTON) OF DTVTSTON 3
OF TITLE 6 OF THE IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS Carroll, Kim, Kuo, and
Khan
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS Agran
None
None
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SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-03
REPEALING CERTAIN COVID.I 9 REQUIREMENTS
AGTION:
Read by title only, second reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 22-03 _ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING REQUIREMENTS
FOR VISITORS TO CITY FACILITIES TO WEAR FACE
COVERINGS, EXTENSION OF LIMITATIONS ON THIRD PARTY
FOOD DELIVERY, AND EXTENSION OF OUTDOOR DINING
PROGRAM
(Unless othenruise directed by a Member of the City Council, the vote at second reading will reflect the same vote as at first reading.
However, if a Councilmember was absent at first reading, his or her vote cast at second reading will be reflected. lf a Councilmember is not present at the second reading/adoption, the vote will be reflected as absent.)
Approved 5-0.
SECOruD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-04
ESTABT'SHING PARKING REGULATIOIVS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
STREET SWEEPING
AGTION:
Read by title only, second reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 22-04 _ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING SECTION 6-3-
578 OF ARTICLE E OF CHAPTER 5 OF DIVISION 3 OF TITLE 6
OF THE IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING
REGULATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING
(Unless othenruise directed by a Member of the City Council, the vote at second reading will reflect the same vote as at first reading.
However, if a Councilmember was absent at first reading, his or her vote cast at second reading will be reflected. lf a Councilmember is not present at the second reading/adoption, the vote will be reflected as absent.)
Approved 5-0.
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2.13 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND GRANT NOMINATIONS
ACTION:
1) Approved Vice Mayor Kuo's request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nominations to the following organizations in support of program costs:
a) Woodbridge High PTSA - in support of the Theatre
Department ($1,000)
b) ROX Baseball Club ($SOO¡
2) Authorized the City Manager to prepare and sign a funding agreement in the amount of $1,000.
3. PUBLIG HEARINGS
3.1 ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 1 OF DIVISION 23 OF TITLE 4 TO THE IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISH'ruG
RUTES FOR THE IRVINE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S ACQUIS'T'ON
AND USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT
This item was continued to the April 26,2022, City Council meeting.
3.2 APPROVAL OF URBAA/ AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT
AGREEMENT
This item was continued to the April 26, 2022, City Council meeting
COUNCIL BUSINESS
4.1 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MAYOR KHAN AND VICE
MAYOR KUO FOR THE PERMANENT INSTALLATION OF A GOLD
STAR FLAG TO THE NORTHWOOD GRATITUDE & HONOR
MEMORIAL FLAGPOLE LOCATED AT NORTHWOOD COMMUNITY
PARK
This item was agendized at the request of Mayor Khan and Vice Mayor Kuo, who asked for City Council support to honor Gold Star families in the City of lrvine who have served in the military by the permanent installation of a Gold Star flag at the Northwood Gratitude & Honor Memorial Flagpole located at Northwood Community Park.
Wendy Brown, Community Services Superintendent, responded to questions.
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City Council discussion included: inquiring about the official recognition and government adoption of the Gold Starflag; questioned whether Gold Star flags were presented in conjunction with the American flag by military personnel to families of those who lost their lives during their service; and provided a brief history on how the Northwood Gratitude & Honor Memorial developed over time.
AGTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried to:
Approve the permanent installation of a Gold Star flag to the Northwood Gratitude & Honor Memorial flagpole located at Northwood Community Park.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MAYOR KHAN AND
COUNCILMEMBER KIM TO EXPLORE NEPOTISM POLICIES.AS /T
RELATES TO THE APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COMMISS'ONS,
COMMITTEES, A/VD OTHER SIMILAR GOVERNING BODIES
This item was agendized at the request of Mayor Khan and Councilmember Kim, who asked for City Council support to establish a nepotism policy as it relates to the appointments of City commissions, committees, and other similar governing bodies.
City Council discussion included: noting that nepotism policies should not apply to uncompensated service; noting the value and expertise of those serving on City commissions and committees; Inquired about how the proposed ordinance was prepared; questioned the different types of relationships as they relate to nepotism; suggested the ordinance be amended to limit nepotism policies to compensated appointees.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Mayor Khan to:
lntroduce for first reading and read by title only - AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 1-4-103 OF CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 4
OF TITLE 1 OF THE IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE ON CITY COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
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ACTION: A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Agran to lntroduce for first reading and read by title only - AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 1-4-103 OF CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 4
OF TITLE 1 OF THE IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE ON CITY COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES as amended to limit such policies to compensated appointments to commissions and committees.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Mayor Khan to:
lntroduce for first reading and read by title only ORDINANCE NO. 22-05 _ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1-4-103 OF
CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 4 OF TITLE 1 OF THE IRVINE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE ON
CITY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS Carroll, Kim, Kuo, and
Khan
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Agran
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MAYOR KHAN AND VICE
MAYOR KUO TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ELIMINATE THE
THREAT OF OPIOIDS TO THE COMMUNITY
This item was agendized at the request of Mayor Khan and Vice Mayor Kuo, who asked for City Council consideration to adopt a resolution to eliminate the threat of opioids to the community.
City Council discussion included: inquiring about whether additional resources were needed; and noting the need to raise public awareness of the dangers of opioid use.
AGTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried to:
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT
OF ELIMINATING THE THREAT OF OPIOIDS TO THE
COMMUNITY
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MAYOR KHAN TO AMEND
THE IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SUBCO/VTRACTORS
This item was agendized at the request of Mayor Khan, who asked for City Council consideration to amend the lrvine Municipal Code related to subcontractors.
Oliver Chi, City Manager; Jeff Melching, City Attorney; and Pete Carmichael, Director of Community Development, responded to City Council questions. John Hanna, Dírector of Southwest Carpenters, was also available for questions.
City Council discussion included: reiterating that public works projects must follow prevailing wage requirements; questioning the proposed amendments; inquired about public works application processes and disclosures; suggested that the item be continued to allow ample time to review the proposed ordinance; inquired about whether the proposed ordinance applied to all permits in the City; questioned what issues would be solved if the ordinance was adopted; expressed concern about potential ramifications for smaller projects; questioned whether a dollar amount should be applied; inquired about the potential impacts to homeowner projects; questioned whether enforcement was an issue.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kim, to continue the item to a date uncertain.
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AGTION: A substitute motion as made by Mayor Khan, seconded by Gouncilmember Agran, to:
lntroduce for first reading and read by title only ORDINANCE NO.
22.06 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5-9-205 OF
CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 5 OF THE IRV¡NE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CERTAIN CONTRACTOR
DISCLOSURES as amended to revise Section 5-9-205(H) as
follows:
"Section 105.10 Subcontracfors. For proiects over $B million in value. at the time of permit issuance,
The motion carried as follows*:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS Agran, Kim, Kuo, and
Khan
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
* The substitute motion carried and takes precedence over the main motion; therefore, a vote was not taken on the main motion.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by Councilmember Kim, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:54 p.m.
MA OF THE CITY OF IRVINE
Mav 10.2022
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF IRVINE
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