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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 26,2022
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 4:15 p.m. on April 26, 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.
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1. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Melching announced the following Closed Session ltem*:
1,2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUIVSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Secúion
54956,9(d)(1): one case - City of lruine vs. All American Asphalt (AAA), Orange County Superior Court Case /Vo. 30-2020-
01 1 5301 í-CU-MC-CJC (All American Asphalt Litigation) * Closed Session ltem No. 1.1 was removed from the agenda originally posted on April 14, 2022.
There were no requests to speak.
RECESS
Mayor Khan recessed the City Council meeting to Closed Session at 4:20 p.m RECONVENE TO THE C¡TY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Khan reconvened the City Council meeting at 5:23 p.m. City Attorney Melching, on behalf of the City Council, announced that no reportable action was taken in Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Carroll led the Pledge of Allegiance
INVOCATION
Malti Maheta, Founding Member of lndian Community of lrvine, provided the invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS . AGENDIZED ITEMS
Item No. 2.11
Alan Meyerson and Doug Elliott, lrvine residents, spoke in opposition to adopting Ordinance No. 22-05 and amending the lrvine Municipal Code relating to eligibility to serve on city commissions and committees.
Item No.2.12
Raj Bhatia, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition to Section 5-9-205(H) of the proposed ordinance.
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Item No.4.1
Crystal Han, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed update to the City's existing contracting and procurement policy.
Item No.4.2
Greg spoke in support of the proposed resolution to temporarily suspend the State Gas Tax.
PUBLIC COMMENTS . NON.AGENDIZED ITEMS
Alan Meyerson, lrvine resident, noted recent correspondence from the ACLU related to public participation and censorship during public meetings.
Amy and Johnson Chan, lrvine residents, expressed concern related to the City's contractor and its qualifications for electric vehicle charging stations.
Dee Fox, lrvine resident, spoke about a prior legal matter concerning Councilmember Carroll.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no report
AN NOU NCEM ENTS/COM M ITTEE REPORTS/COU NCI L REPORTS
Councilmember Agran made the following announcements
Father John Janzee, a founding and longstanding Catholic Priest of St. John Newman lrvine, recently passed away. Members of the community are invited to attend the memorial service to be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Christ Cathedral in the City of Garden Grove. Councilmember Agran also requested that the City Council meeting be adjourned in Father Janzee's memory.
The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) will be conducting a meeting on May 3, 2022, and Councilmember Agran requested that a progress report from the May 3 OCPA meeting be made available for City Council at the City Council meeting of May 10.
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Councilmember Kim made the following announcements
Orange County Public Libraries (OCPL) is seeking volunteers for its OC Read program. For information, visit ocread.org.
lrvine Residents are invited to attend a two-day UCI Roundtable discussion on April 29-30, 2022 regarding the Role of Education and Asian American studies.
Councilmember Kim expressed her appreciation for the City's recent participation in cultural events which recognized diverse communities and were hosted throughout Orange County. Councilmember Kim also announced her recent attendance to the following events: the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, along with CouncilmemberAgran held in the City of Santa Ana; The Black April event; The Fall of Saigon also attended by Mayor Khan; An event held on April 30 at the Chinese Cultural Center with Mayor Khan, Councilmember Agran and the lrvine Police Department; and Tea Time, with Chief Kent, lrvine Police Officers, and various community leaders.
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Vice Mayor Kuo made the following announcements
lrvine Police Officer Kyle Zickefoose participated in the Baker to Vegas race and was recognized by the Orange County Auto Theft Commission for his outstanding work in recovering stolen automobiles.
Mayor Khan and Vice Mayor Kuo recently visited Sierra Vista Middle School to meet the 7th and 8th grade Science Olympiad Team, who won the prestigious title of Southern California Science Olympiad Champions. Vice Mayor Kuo also congratulated Coach Shaun Evola and the Sierra Vista Middle School Science Olympiad Team, who will participate in the upcoming Science Olympiad National Tournament on May 13-14,2022.
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Vice Mayor Kuo also announced that he hosted 3rd grade students from Meadow Park Elementary School to tour City Hall on April 26, and expressed his appreciation to City Staff for coordinating the event.
Mayor Khan made the following announcements:
Mayor Khan recognized Eastwood Village School students Ezra Wang, Kenneth Zang, Henry Zhi and Jack Wong, who recently won the "2022 Create U.S. Open Robotics Championship"
During the week of April 18-23, 2022, Mayor Khan met with the Mayors of Anaheim, Buena Park, Fullerton and Garden Grove along with several business leaders to discuss the upcoming 2022-23 HanSang World Korean Business Convention.
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lrvine Senior Services will host free Open House events on Wednesday, April 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. to give residents and community members a look at programs and services offered at the City's three dedicated senior centers.
Guests can view program demonstrations, take home flyers with information about upcoming classes and recreational activities, visit the senior resources table, learn about transportation services, and sign up for volunteer opportunities to provide and transport meals to seniors. Participants can also sample free fitness classes for Zumba, boxing, and more. The free Open House events will be held at Lakeview Senior Center, Rancho Senior Center, and Trabuco Center. For more information, visit iruineseniors.org/openhouse or call 949-724-6900.
Members of the community are invited to the lrvine Police Department Open House on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lrvine Civic Center.
Residents can interact with lrvine police officers and firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority. There will be police and fire vehicles, photo opportunities, interactive games, face painting, and special giveaways while supplies last. Food will be available for purchase. Residents can bring their bike and helmet to participate in the bike rodeo. To prepare for the event, register your bike at projectS29.com/lruine. The event will take place in the Civic Center piazza and parking lot. Guests are encouraged to park at Creekside High School, Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, or Free Chapel. A courtesy shuttle will transport guests to the Civic Center. A bike valet will be provided for those who wish to ride their bike to the event.
For more details, visit cityofiruine.org.
Residents can still participate in the lrvine Animal Care Center's Virtual 5K supporting animals in need. All runners, walkers, and animal-lovers are invited to complete the Virtual 5K at their own pace, at any location before April 30. ln addition to supporting animals, residents can also help celebrate the lrvine Animal Care Center's 40th Anniversary while running or walking the 5K.
Special race-related features are being announced through social media and online, such as curated playlists to enjoy while completing the 5K. To enter the Virtual 5K, residents can submit an entry fee of $35 at iruineanimals.org/5k.
Those who complete the race before April 30 will receive an exclusive race medal and certificate. Four-legged friends can enter to run with in the 5K for an additional $8, and will also receive their very own medal for completing the race. Proceeds go toward special programs at the lrvine Animal Care Center, which oflers services including pet adoptions and licensing for lrvine residents. a
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a The South Coast Chinese Cultural Center has published a new book which documents the history of Chinese Americans in lrvine over the City's S0-year history. The book Chinese-Americans in lruine 1971-2021 illustrates the Chinese immigrant experience and seryes as a cultural homage, celebrating this community's contributions to the City, and has been distributed to community organizations and libraries. Additional copies of the book will be available to the public in the future. The City of lrvine will be celebrating the launch of Chinese-Americans in lrvine 1971-2021 on Wednesday, May 4, at City Hall. There will be a reception at 5 p.m., and a formal program at 6 p.m.
To learn more about the book, visit sccca.org.
May is National Bike Month, and Friday, \Aay 20 is designated as Bike to Work Day. Residents are encouraged to wear their helmets before commencing the City's amazing paths and trails. Members of the community are invited to join the bike safety event on Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Great Park near the Visitors Center to get bikes and helmets checked. There will be participants from The Cyclist to check bikes on-site, and staff from the lrvine Police Department will make sure participant helmets are fitted correctly.
ADDITIONS AND DELET¡ONS
City Manager Chi asked that Consent Calendar ltem No. 2.12 be removed from the agenda for future consideration, and requested that Public Hearing ltem No. 3.5 be considered prior to Public Hearing ltem No. 3.4.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Councilmember Carroll, and unanimously carried to approve Consent Galendar ltem Nos.
2.1 through 2,'|.3, with the exception of Gonsent Calendar ltem No. 2.11, which was removed for separate discussion. Gonsent Galendar ltem No.
2.12 was removed from the agenda at the request of City Manager Chi.
See Additions and Deletions.
2.1 MINUTES
AGTION:
1) Approved the minutes of a special meeting of the lrvine City Council held on March 22,2022.
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 March 22,2022.
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2.2 COMMENDATIONSlPROCLAMAT'OruS
ACTION:
1) Commended Carrie Chandwani, MD, Wayne Chang, MD,
Robert Katzer, MD, and Roya Saberzadeh in Celebration
as Heroes.
2) Proclaimed April 2022 as "National Child Abuse
Prevention Month."
3) Proclaimed April 29,2022, as "Arbor Day."
4) Proclaimed May 2022 as "Mental Health Awareness
Month."
5) Proclaimed May 2022 as "Asian American and Pacific
lslander Heritage Month."
6) Proclaimed May - October 2022 as "Drowning Prevention Awareness."
7) Proclaimed April 2022 as "DMV/Donate Life Month."
8) Proclaimed May 2022 as "National Bike Month."
2.3 WARRANT AND WIRE TRA'VSFER RESOLUTION
AGTION:
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-33 - 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
2.4 EL TORO FARMS, LLC LEASE ASSIGNMENT
ACTION:
Approved the Lease Assignment and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Lease Assignment.
(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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2.5 EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH LIVE NATION
WORLDWIDE, INC. FOR AN AMPHITHEATER AT THE GREAT
PARK
ACTION:
Approved an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Live
Nation Worldwide, lnc., and authorize the City Manager to execute the attached agreement.
(Unless othenryise 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.
2.6 FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 SECOND QUARTER BUDGET UPDATE
ACTION:
1) Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Second
Quarter Budget Update.
2) Approved budget adjustments to appropriate the American Recovery Plan to the lrvine Recovery fund and allocate
$5.1 million for the adjusted provision of revenue loss in calendar year 2020 and $22.1 million for the provision of revenue loss in calendar year 2021 from the COVID-19
pandemic.
2.7 APPROVAL OF PL.A'VS, SPECIFICAT'OIVS, AND CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS FOR JEFFREY ROAD4ALTON PARKWAY
,NTERSE CTIO N I MP ROVEM E NTS
ACTION:
1) Approved the construction plans, specifications, and contract documents for Jeffrey Road /Alton Parkway
lntersection lmprovements, CIP 31 1406.
2) Approved the Engineer's Estimate, Construction
Contingency, and Project Funding Summary.
3) 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.
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APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICAT'OIVS, AND CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS FOR CITYWIDE CATCH BAS/'V CONNECTOR
PIPE SCREEN INSTALLATION PROJECT PHASE 2
ACTION:
1) Approved the construction plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Citywide Catch Basin
Connector Pipe Screen lnstallation Project Phase 2.
2) Authorized staff to award the contract in accordance with the City's procurement and competitive bidding
procedures, within the approved project budget.
3) Approved a new capital improvement project in the amount of $130,152 for Citywide Catch Basin Connector Pipe
Screen lnstallation Project Phase 2.
4) Approved a budget adjustment for $130,152 for the new capital improvement project.
LETTER OF CREDIT EXTENSION FOR REASSESSMENT
DtsTRtcT NO. 04-20, ASSESSME/VT DISTRICT NO. 93-14 AND
ASSESSME/VT DISTRICT NO. 07-22
ACTION:
1) Adopted RESOLUTION NO.22-34 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF THE
STATED EXPIRATION DATE OF AN EXISTING LETTER
OF CREDIT FOR THE REASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.
04-20 LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS,
ADJUSTABLE RATE SERIES A, APPROVING THE FORM
OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF AN AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO
REIMBURSEMENT, CREDIT AND SECURITY
AGREEMENT, AND AN AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO LETTER
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND
RELATED ACTIONS
2) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-35 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF THE
STATED EXPIRATION DATE OF AN EXISTING LETTER
OF CREDIT FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 93-
14 LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS,
ADJUSTABLE RATE SERIES, APPROVING THE FORM
OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF AN AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AMENDED
AND RESTATED REIMBURSEMENT, CREDIT AND
SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND AN AMENDMENT NO. 3
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TO AMENDED AND RESTATED LETTER AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED
ACTIONS
3) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-36 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF THE
STATED EXPIRATION DATE OF AN EXISTING LETTER
OF CREDIT FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 07-
22 LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS,
ADJUSTABLE RATE SERIES A, APPROVING THE FORM
OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF AN AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
REIMBURSEMENT, CREDIT AND SECURITY
AGREEMENT, AND AN AMENDMENT NO. 2TO LETTER
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND
RELATED ACTIONS
EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN
CRICKET ENTERPR'SES INC., FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP
CRICKET PITCH AT THE GREAT PARK
ACTION:
Approved an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with American Cricket Enterprises, lnc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
(Unless otherwise 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.
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22.05
AMENDING SECTION 1-4.103 OF CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 4 OF
TITLE 1 OF THE IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ELIGIBILITY TO SERYE O'V CITY COMMISSIO/VS AND
COMMITTEES
This item was removed for separate discussion at the request of Mayor Khan, who suggested that additional language be added to the proposed ordinance at a later date.
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City Council discussion included: questioning how to add additional policy restrictions related to employee and business entities at a later date; suggested that the ordinance should not apply for uncompensated positions; inquired about other types of various relationships to City Councilmembers; discussed various qualifications of Commission and Committee members; and inquired about the effective date of the ordinance if adopted.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Khan, seconded by Councilmember
Kim, to:
Read by title only, second reading and adoption of 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
SECO'VD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-06
AMENDING SECTION 5.9-205 OF CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 9 OF
TITLE 5 OF THE IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
CERTAI N CO NTRACTOR D'SCTOSURES
This item was removed from the agenda at the request of City Manager Chi. See Additions and Deletions (p. 6).
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2.13 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND GRANT NOMINATIOIVS
AGTION:
Approved Mayor Khan's request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nominations to the following organizations in support of program costs:
a) $SOO UCI Rocket Project 2022
b) $SOO Drama Mamas & Papas
c) $500 lrvine High School Boosters, Vaquero Baseball
2.14 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP TRAINING AGREEMENT
ACTION:
1) Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an irrevocable Training Site Agreement, and any other
implementing agreements to carry out the intent of this action with the Federation lnternationale de Football
Association (FIFA), and the United States Soccer
Federation to use the Great Park Sports Complex as a
Training Site for 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2) Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and approve a mutually agreed upon "Training Site Rental Fee" for use of the Great Park Sports Complex as a Training Site for 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(Unless otherwise 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.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSH'PS ACT, AND
EMERGENCY SOTUT'O/VS GRANT 2022.23 ACTION PLAN
FU N DI NG RECOMM EN DATIONS
Mayor Khan opened the public hearing at 6:21 p.m.
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Councilmember Kim noted a conflict-of-interest based on her affiliation with one of the recipients, and excused herself from the dais.
Lisa Varon, Housing Manager, and Stephanie Takigawa, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and responded to questions.
Clint Whited, consultant, was also available for questions.
Soha Vazirnia, Chair of the Community Services Commission, spoke in support of the proposed funding allocations and action plan recommendations.
Madelynn Hirneise, CEO, Families Fonruard, spoke in support of the funding recommendations, and expressed appreciation to the City Council for its continued partnership.
City Council discussion included: expressing appreciation to the Community Services Commission for its efforts in developing action plan funding recommendations; and inquired about eligibility requirements.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by Vice Mayor Kuo, and unanimously carried by those members
present (Gouncilmember Kim absent), to close the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
AGTION: Moved by Gouncilmember Carroll, seconded by
Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried by those members
present (Councilmember Kim absent), to:
ACTION:
Adopt RESOLUT¡ON NO. 22-37- A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE 2022-23 ACTION PLAN FOR FEDERAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS, AND EMERGENCY
SOLUTIONS ENTITLEMENT GRANT PROGRAMS AND
DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE TO MODIFY PRIOR APPROVED ACTION PLAN
ALLOCATIONS TO MEET HUD SPENDING DEADLINES
Councilmember Kim returned to the dais at 6:37 p.m
RESIDENTIAL BEEKEEPING ORDINANCE AND PERMIT FEE
RECOMMENDATION
Mayor Khan opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
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Justin Aquino, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and responded to questions. Marika Poynter, Principal Planner, was also available for questions.
City Council discussion included; inquiring about the City's "no kill" policy; reiterated that Public Works staff should be called if a bee hive is discovered as opposed to an exterminator; inquired about the number of beekeeping operations in the City; questioned how the permit fees were established; inquired about indemnity and incurred costs related to residential beekeeping and abatement; questioned whether community outreach had been or would be conducted; and discussed whetherthe proposed permitfees should be reduced.
Avram Grossman, lrvine resident, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance for residential beekeeping and provided
recommendations for low-cost permitting fees.
ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by
Councilmember Carroll, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing at 7:01 p.m.
ACTION: Moved by Gouncilmember Agran, seconded by Vice
Mayor Kuo, and unanimously carried to:
lntroduce for first reading and read by title only ORDINANCE NO. 22-07- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE 00863847-PZC TO AMEND THE ZONING
ORDINANCE AND MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE NEW
CITYWIDE REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL
BEEKEEPING
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Agran to
Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PERMIT
PROCESSING AND INSPECTION FEES FOR A
RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY USE SUCH AS RESIDENTIAL
BEEKEEPING AS AN ACCESSORY USE WITHIN
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS CITYWIDE as amended
to reduce the initial Residential Accessory Use fee to $25, and the annual permit renewal fee to $25.
The motion failed for lack of second
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3.3 ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded my Councilmember Kim, to:
Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PERMIT
PROCESSING AND INSPECTION FEES FOR A
RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY USE SUCH AS RES]DENTIAL
BEEKEEPING AS AN ACCESSORY USE WITHIN
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS CITYWIDE
ACTION
Agran to
A friendly amendment was made by Councilmember
Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PERMIT
PROCESSING AND INSPECTION FEES FOR A
RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY USE SUCH AS RESIDENTIAL
BEEKEEPING AS AN ACCESSORY USE WITHIN
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS CITYWIDE as amended
to reduce the initial Residential Accessory Use fee to $25, and the annual permit renewal fee to $25 forthe first two years, with a sunset clause in two years for the fee reduction.
The motion failed for lack of second
Following Councilmember Agran's friendly amendment, a vote was taken on the main motion.
AGTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by
Councilmember Kim, and unanimously carried to:
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING PERMIT PROCESSING AND INSPECTION
FEES FOR A RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY USE SUCH AS
RESIDENTIAL BEEKEEPING AS AN ACCESSORY USE
WITHIN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS CITYWIDE
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE FOR THE
V|LLAGE OF rOS OLTVOS (PLANNING AREA 3e)
Mayor Khan opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m
Stacy Tran, Senior Planner, and Bill Rodrigues, Principal Planner, presented a staff report and responded to questions.
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Jeff Davis, lrvine Company, spoke in support of the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change.
AGTION: Moved by Gouncilmember Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kim, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing at7=18 p.m.
City Council discussion included: inquiring about how 20% for affordable housing was achieved based on the City's existing policy of 15o/o; reiterated that neither subcommittees nor commissions establish policies; inquired about policy guidelines for the Planning Commissioners; questioned which legislative body approves the Master Affordable Housing Plan; and suggested that measures be taken to ensure that Commissions do not alter existing policies outside of their roles.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Mayor
Khan, and unanimously carried to:
1) Receive Consent and Waiver to Clarify that Amended
Master Affordable Housing Plan applies to Planning Area 39 and that Additional Residential Development is Not
Subject to Vested Rights Protections Afforded by Planning Area 39 Development Agreement.
2) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-39 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 00832947-PGA TO AMEND GENERAL
PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT TABLE A-1 BY
INCREASING THE MAXIMUM DWELLING UNIT CAP BY
330 RESIDENTIAL UNITS; LOCATED lN PLANNING
AREA 39 (LOS OLIVOS); FILED BY IRVINE COMPANY
ACTION: Moved by Gouncilmember Kim, seconded by Mayor
Khan, and unanimously carried to:
lntroduce for first reading and read by title only
ORDINANCE NO 22-OB - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE OOB3294B-PZC TO
AMEND CHAPTER 9-39 OF THE IRVINE ZONING
ORDINANCE BY INCREASING THE MAXIMUM
RESIDENTIAL CAP BY 330 DWELLING UNITS AND
REZONING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM 2.4 TO
2.4H MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL;
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
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ENCANTO AND DANA tN PLANNTNG AREA 39 (LOS
OLIVOS); FILED BY IRVINE COMPANY
APPROVAL OF URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT
AGREEMENT
This item was considered following Public Hearing ltem No. 3.5. See Additions and Deletions (page 6).
Mayor Khan opened the public hearing at B:25 p.m
Michael Kent, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police, presented the staff report and responded to questions.
There was no City Council discussion
ACTION: Moved by Gouncilmember Carroll, seconded by Vice Mayor Kuo, and unanimously carried to close the public
hearing at 8:32 p.m.
AGTION: Moved by Councilmember Garroll, seconded by Vice Mayor Kuo, and unanimously carried to:
1) Authorize the Director of Public Safety to approve the Urban Areas Security lnitiative Program Grant (#2020-
0095) Agreement for Transfer of Equipment for Fiscal Year 2020.
2) Approve a budget adjustment request in the amount of $415,000 in grant revenues and appropriations for
equipment.
3) Authorize the Director of Public Safety to submit for reimbursement up to $415,000 in approved equipment
through the Fiscal Year 2020 Urban Areas Security
lnitiative Program Grant (#2020-0095).
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
ESTABUSHING RUIES PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481
REGARDING THE IRVINE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
ACQUISITION AND USE OF EQUIPMENT
This item was considered prior to Public Hearing ltem No. 3.4. See Additions and Deletions (page 6).
Mayor Khan left the dais at 7:55 p.m. Vice Mayor Kuo assumed the role of presiding officer and opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
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4.1 Michael Kent, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police, presented the staff report and responded to questions.
Mayor Khan returned to the dais at 8:07 p.m
City Council discussion included: noting the number of police personnel to coordinate a sobriety checkpoint; reiterated the numerous services provided to the lrvine community by the lrvine Police Department and its partnership with the community; inquired on the various types of police equipment and uses, including the Mobile Command Vehicle and drones.
AGTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by
Councilmember Kim, and unanimously carried by those
members present (Gouncilmember Carroll absent), to close the public hearing at 8:24 p.m.
AGTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried by those members present
(Gouncilmember Carroll absent), to:
lntroduce for first reading and read by title only ORDINANCE NO 22-09 - 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
ESTABLISHING RULES PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL
481 REGARDING THE IRV¡NE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
ACQUISITION AND USE OF EQUIPMENT
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY VICE MAYOR KUO AND
COUNCILMEMBER KIM TO UPDATE CITY CONTRACTING
AND PROCUREMENT
This item was agendized at the request of Vice Mayor Kuo and Councilmember Kim, who asked for City Council consideration direct the City Manager's Office to establish a comprehensive set of procurement policies.
City Council discussion included: ensuring that contractors must physically be located in the City; suggested that all companies be reviewed for prior labor code violations; and recommended that staff review existing business regulations and procurement policies.
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ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Vice
Mayor Kuo, to:
1) Direct the City Manager's Office to prepare a
comprehensive review and update of City policies and
practices for contracting and procurement.
2) Direct staff to incorporate the following items when drafting a preference point system:
a) lrvine-based Small Enterprises, consisting of 50
employees or less
b) lrvine-based Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
c) lrvine-based Minority-Owned Enterprises
d) lrvine-based Women-Owned Enterprises
e) lrvine-based Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises
0 lrvine-based corporate headquarters and field
offices
g) Orange County-based Enterprises
h) California-based Enterprises
The motion carried as follows
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS Agran, Kim, Kuo,
and Khan
NOES: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY VICE MAYOR KUO AND
COUNCILMEMBER CARROLL TO ADOPTA RESOLUTION FOR
A TEMPORARY, SIX.MONTH SUSPENSION OF THE STATE GAS
TAX FROM THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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 a temporary, six-month suspension of the State Gas Tax.
City Council discussion included: noting various mitigation measures proposed at the state level to provide financial relief to California residents; suggested additional alternatives for public transportation; and reiterated that the proposed resolution is simply asking for support and would not immediately eliminate the existing gas tax.
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ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by
Councilmember Garroll, and unanimously carr¡ed to:
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING A TEMPORARY, SIX-MONTH SUSPENSION
OF THE STATE GAS TAX FROM THE GOVERNOR OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Agran, seconded by Vice Mayor Kuo, and unanimously carried to adjourn the regular City Council meeting in memory of Father John Janzee at 8:48 p.m.
MA R OF THE CITY OF I E
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF IRVINE
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