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CITY GOUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR
MEETING
May 10,2022
City Council Ghamber
1 Civic Center Plaza
lrvine, CA 92606
CALL TO ORDER
The adjourned regular meeting of the lrvine City Council was called to order at 5:06 p.m. on May 10, 2022, in the City Council Chamber, lrvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza,lrvine, California; Mayor Khan presiding.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Councilmember Larry Agran
Councilmember Mike Carroll*
Councilmember Tammy Kim*
Vice Mayor Anthony Kuo*
Mayor Farrah N. Khan
*via teleconference
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
Mayor Khan announced that the following Closed Session ltem would be considered at the next City Council Regular Meeting scheduled on May 24, 2022:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERW NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code S 54956.8) -- Property: 8000 Great Park Blvd, lrvine, CA 92618; Agency Negotiators: Oliver Ghi, Gity Manager; Joel Belding, Deputy Director of Planning and Development; Jeffrey Melching, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: Gity of lrvine; Dan Hedigan, Ghief Executive Officer, Five Point Holdings, LLC; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Michael Kent, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police, introduced the lrvine Police Color Guard and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Pastor Frank Williams of Woodbridge Community Church provided the invocation.
1. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proclaim May 15-21, 2022 as "National Police Week"
Mayor Khan introduced Michael Kent, Director of Public
Safety/Chief of Police, and members of the lrvine Police Honor Guard, and presented a proclamation recognizing May 15-21 ,2022, as "National Police Week.
1,2 Employee Recognition: 20, 25, and 30 Years of Seruice Mayor Khan introduced and recognized the following individuals, and presented Certificates of Recognition and a numeral milestone for 20,25, and 30 years of public service to the City of lrvine:
20 Years of Service
. Tom Goodbrand, Police Lieutenant
. Jacqueline "Jackie" Stein, Community Services Senior
Leader
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25 Years of Service
. Brian King, Deputy Director of Human Resources
. Diana "Dini" Schwartze, Community Services Senior Leader 30 Years of Service
Dave Klug, Police Commandera
1.3 Celebrating National Bike Month
Mayor Khan announced the City of lrvine's designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists; and invited Jaimee Bourgeois, lnterim Director of Public Works and Transportation, and Mike Davis, Transit and Transportation Administrator, to provide information on bicycle infrastructure.
City Council discussion included: questioning whether the City had any data on compliance with bicycle safety laws, such is helmet requirements; suggested that a summary of proactive programs be provided to the City Council; suggested community outreach efforts related to potential dangers of bicycle riding and how to mitigate such risks; and noted the construction of the Venta Spur Bridge.
1.4 Update by City of Hope
Mayor Khan introduced Annette Walker, President of City of Hope, Orange County, who provided a brief update on City of Hope's Orange County Cancer Campus in the City of lrvine.
PUBLIC COMMENTS . AGENDIZED ITEMS
Item No.2.2
Doug Elliott, lrvine Resident, spoke in support of the proclamations which recognize Older Americans and the City of lrvine's official vegetable during National Asparagus Month.
Item No.2.9
Dee Fox, lrvine Resident, spoke in support of the Memorandum of Understanding with Orange County Libraries, and stated the importance of upholding a diverse collection of library books for accessibility to children. Ms. Fox also noted Councilmember's Kim appointment on the Library Board of Trustees and made recommendations for library funding.
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Item No.4.2
Katie Porter, Congresswoman, and Doug Elliott, lrvine Resident, spoke in support of the proposed resolution.
Item No.4.3
John Hanna, Orange resident, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Doug Elliott, lrvine Resident, spoke in support of the guidelines for contractor disclosures and public benefits.
PUBLIC COMMENTS . NON.AGENDIZED ¡TEMS
Hansen Scott, lrvine resident, spoke in support of expanding the City's existing Sister City Program.
Dana Cornelius, lrvine resident, expressed concern about ballot harvesting, and spoke in support of security measures of vote ballot drop off boxes.
Dee Fox, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition to the Orange County Power Authority and Councilmember Carroll's appointment to the Board.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no report.
AN NOUNCEM E NTS/COM M ITTEE REPORTS/COU NCI L REPORTS
Councilmember Kim noted that she and Vice Mayor Kuo were participating in the City Council meeting virtually due to their attendance at the Affordable Housing Conference in Washington, D.C.; and noted her recent attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) regional conference in Palm Springs and participation in the April 30th round table event "Teaching for Justice" at the University of lrvine that discussed the role of education for APPI students.
Vice Mayor Kuo noted his recent participation in the Crime Survivors Walk with Law Enforcement at Mason Regional Park; and made the following announcement:
During the weekend of May 14 and 15,2022, the City of lrvine will host the lrvine Junior Games and announced that additional participants are needed at the lrvine High School track meet for 4th-8th graders to provide scholarship for before and after school care services. For more information, visit I rvi n ej u n iorga me s. com.
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Mayor Khan expressed her gratitude to the community partners of "Love lrvine" who hosted the National Day of Prayer event last Thursday; and made the following announcements:
lrvine students Sharon Chen and Amber Khauv were recently awarded third prize along with $ZSO for a winning video submission in the C-Span City Competition.
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The City of lrvine park system has been ranked among the top 10 in the nation for the 7th consecutive year by the Trust for Public Land. lrvine also ranked 8th in the country, and 2nd in California in the national nonprofit's annual ParkScore lndex, which is recognized as the national gold-standard comparison of park systems across the 100 most populated cities in the United States. ln this year's ParkScore lndex, the City once again earned a perfect score for the percentage of area within the City dedicated to parkland, the number of basketball hoops per 10,000 residents, and the number of recreation/senior centers per 20,000 residents. The index also found that 89% of residents live within a half-mile walk of a park. To learn more, visit cityofiruine.org.
Members of the community are invited to attend the City's inaugural Pride in lrvine event on Sunday, May 22from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the lrvine Civic Center Piazza. The gathering will feature the raising of the Progress Flag in front of City Hall in honor of Harvey Milk Day, and in preparation for June Pride Month.
Local organizations representing the LGBTQ+ community will provide educational activities and information. The event is free. For information, visit cityof i rv i n e. org /pr i d e.
The lrvine Animal Care Center's annual Super Pet Adoption event has returned for its 16th year on Sunday, June 5.This family-friendly event features pet rescue groups expected to bring more than a hundred homeless dogs, cats, birds, and other small animals for adoption. The annual event also features gourmet food trucks and bake sale, opportunity drawings, and vendors and services for pets and their owners. Cats, dogs, and rabbits available for adoption are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and evaluated by a veterinarian. Cats and dogs are also vaccinated appropriate to age.
Advance ticket purchase is required. To learn more about the event and pu rchase tickets, visit irui n e a n i ma I s. org/su pe rpet. o
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ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
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a Eric Lee from lrvine High School, Monica Pal from San Joaquin High School, and Abígail Samson from Beckman High School, were selected for the prestigious Edison Scholars program. These students were among 30 throughout Southern California who were selected by Southern California Edison to receive $40,000 college scholarships to pursue STEM degrees. Visit energizeedrson.com to learn what has inspired these students and their plans for the future.
AGTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Gouncilmember Kim, and unanimously carried to approve Gonsent Calendar ltem Nos. 2.1 through 2.10, with the exception of Gonsent Galendar ltem Nos. 2.6 and
2.9, which were removed for separate discussion.
2.1 MINUTES
ACTION:
Approved the minutes of a regular meeting of the lrvine City Council held on April 12,2022.
2.2 PROCLAMAT'OIVS
ACTION:
1) Proclaimed May 2022 as "OlderAmericans Month."
2) Proclaimed May 2022 as "Food Allergy Awareness
Month."
3) Proclaimed May 2022 as "NationalAsparagus Month."
4) Proclaimed May 2022 as "Jewish American Heritage
Month."
5) Proclaimed May 15-21, 2022, as "National Public Works Week."
6) Proclaimed May 19, 2022, as "National Stop the Bleed Day."
7) Proclaimed May 21 , 2022, as "Kids to Parks Day."
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2.3 WARRANT AND WIRE TRAIVSFER RESOLUTION
ACTION:
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-41 - 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
APPROVAL OF SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR PROJECT
INDEPENDENCE TO PROVIDE MAIL CENTER SERY'CES
ACTION:
Approved a sole source contract for Project lndependence to provide Mail Center services in the amount of $t39,700 for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
2.5 FINDINGS ALLOWING FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION IN
PUBLTC MEETTNGS (ASSEMBLY BILL 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.
2.6 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22.
07 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 00863847-PZC TO AMEND
THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROVIDE NEW CITYWIDE REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL
BEEKEEPING
This item was removed for separate discussion at the request of Councilmember Agran, who expressed concern related to the proposed fee schedule and suggested a quarterly progress report on how the program is working.
There was no City Council discussion
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ACTION: Moved by Gouncilmember Agran, seconded by Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried to:
Read by title only, second reading and adoption of
ORDINANCE NO. 22-07 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 00863847-PZC TO AMEND
THE ZON]NG ORDINANCE AND MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROVIDE NEW CITYWIDE REGULATIONS FOR
RESI DENTIAL BEEKEEPI NG
SECO/VD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22.
08 APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE TO AMEND CHAPTER 9-39
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND REZONING THE VILLAGE OF
LOS OLTVOS (PLANN|NG AREA 39) FROM 2.4 TO 2.4H
AGTION:
Read by title only, second reading and adoption of
ORDINANCE NO. 22-08 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 00832948-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 ENCANTO AND DANA rN PLANNTNG AREA 39 (LOS
OLIVOS); FILED BY IRVINE COMPANY
(Unless othen¡vise 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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SECO/VD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.22.
09 ADDING CHAPTER 1 OF DIVISION 23 OF TITLE 4 TO THE
MUryICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
ACQUISITION AND USE OF EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO
ASSEMBLY BILL 481
ACTION:
Read by title only, second reading and adoption of
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
IRVINE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S ACQUISITION AND USE
OF EQUIPMENT
(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.
LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRVINE
AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE RESERY'NG FU'VDS SET
ASIDE UNDER 2012 LIBRARY MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING
This item was removed for separate discussion at the request of Councilmember Kim, who requested an update in the negotiation of the proposed agreement.
Oliver Chi, City Manager, provided a brief update on negotiations.
There was no City Council discussion.
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ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Garroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kim, and unanimously carried to:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a letter of agreement between the City of lrvine and the County of Orange, under which the County will reserve funds previously set aside under a2012library services Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a period of 90 days, during which time the City and County will continue to negotiate a new MOU that will provide for the use of those funds on library facilities in lrvine.
2.10 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND GRANT NOMINATION
ACTION:
1) Approved Councilmember Carroll's request for
Community Partnership Fund Grant Nomination to the
Ryan Lemmon Foundation in the amount of $2,000 in
support of program costs.
2) Authorized the City Manager to prepare and sign a
funding agreement in the amount of $2,000.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 OVERRULE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE
COMMISS'ON'S DETERMINATION OF INCOIVS'STENCY TO
THE 2021-2029 HOUS//NG ELEMENT UPDATE (00832121-PGA)
Mayor Khan opened the public hearing al7:02 p.m
Marika Poynter, Principal Planner, presented the staff report and responded to questions, Kerwin Lau, Managerof Planning Services, was also available for questions.
City Council discussion included: verifying the participation of the overrule process of the Orange County Airport Land Use
Commission's determination from neighboring cities; and inquired about the procedural process to provide residents in the lrvine Business Complex (lBC) area with advanced insulation.
There were no requests to speak.
AGTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by
Gouncilmember Kim, and unanimously carried by those
members present (Councilmember Carroll absent) to close the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
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ACTION: Moved by Mayor Khan, seconded by Vice Mayor Kuo to:
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-42 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE GENERAL PLAN 2021-2029
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE CONSISTENT WITH THE
PURPOSES OF THE STATE AERONAUTICS ACT AND
OVERRULE THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE
2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE IS
INCONSISTENT WITH THE 2OO8 JOHN WAYNE
AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN
The motion carried as follows
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS Agran, Kim, Kuo,
Khan
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll*
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
* Due to technical difficulties with teleconferencing, Councilmember Carroll was absent for the vote; however, shortly after, he asked via written confirmation to the City Clerk that his dissenting vote be recorded.
Councilmember Carroll returned via teleconference at7:11 p.m GENERAL PLAN . AMENDED ADOPTED 2021.2029 HOUSING
ELEMENT
Mayor Khan opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m
Marika Poynter, Principal Planner, presented the staff report and responded to questions. Kerwin Lau, Managerof Planning Services, was also available for questions.
City Council discussion included: noting concerns about the State's oversight of local control; and acknowledged the next phase stipulated in the requirements of the approval process.
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ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Vice
Mayor Kuo, and unanimously carried to close the public
hearing at7:15 p.m.
AGTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Mayor
Khan, to:
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-43 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AMENDED ADOPTED
2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT IN ITS CURRENT
FORM, AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE CORRESPONDING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT 00832121-PGA IN FURTHERANCE
THEREOF
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS Agran, Kim, Kuo,
Khan
NOES COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTRACT AWARD FOR NEW PERMITTING AND LAND
M AN AG E M E NT SO FTWARE SOTUTI O N
Jim Bersig, lnterim Chief lnformation Officer, and Amy Roblyer, Senior Management Analyst, presented the staff report and responded to questions.
City Council discussion included: questioning the timeline to procure new technological services, liabilities, and the implementation process; questioned which entities would be responsible for implementation and maintenance; and inquired about licensing fees and server capacity.
Oliver Chi, City Manager, provided a brief summary of the contract provisions and responded to questions.
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ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried by those members present
(Gouncilmember Carroll absent), to:
1) Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an
agreement with Clariti Cloud, lnc., for permitting and land management software subscription licensing for a ten-
year period not to exceed $3,470,760.
2\ Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an
agreement with Avocette, lnc., for a one-time
implementation costs, a 10% contingency reserve and a
maintenance service contract for a ten-year period not to exceed $2,862,426.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER
AGRAN, MAYOR KHAN, AND COUNCILMEMBER KIM TO
ADOPT A RESOTUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE MENTAL
HEALTH JUSTICE ACT OF 2021
This item was agendized at the request of Councilmember Agran, who asked for City Council consideration of a resolution in support of the Mental Health Justice Act of 2021.
There was no City Council díscussion
AGTION: Moved by Councilmember Agran, seconded by
Councilmember Kim, and unanimously carried by those
members present (Gouncilmember Carroll absent), to:
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, TO
EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH JUSTICE
ACT OF 2021
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 5.9-205 OF
CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 5 OF THE IRVINE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CERTAIN CONTRACTOR
D'SCTOSURES
This item was re-introduced for City Council consideration and discussion at the request of Mayor Khan, who provided clarification on the restated guidelines for contractor disclosures in the proposed ordinance.
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Oliver Chi, City Manager, provided a brief summary and responded to questions. He also noted additional amendments to the proposed ordinance, including those outlined in the errata memo dated May 10,2022.
City Council discussion included noting protections for workers outlined in the proposed ordinance.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Khan, seconded by Vice Mayor Kuo, to:
Re-introduce 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 IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO CERTAIN CONTRACTOR DISCLOSURES
as amended per the errata memo dated May 10, 2022; and
to include the following in Section 105.'10:
"No person shall contract or subcontract construction
work without a valid contractor's license pursuant to
applicable provisions of the Sfafe of Caliform,a Busrness and Professions Code."
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS Agran, Kim, Kuo,
Khan
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Councilmember Kim, and unanimously carried to adjourn the City Gouncil meeting at7:42 p.m.
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