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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AND
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
WITH THE CITY OF IRVINE AS
SUCCESSOR AGENGY TO THE
DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
July 26,2022
Gity Gouncil Ghamber
1 Civic Center Plaza
lrvine, CA 92606
CALL TO ORDER
The 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 was called to order at6:12 p.m. on July 26, 2022, in the City Council Chamber, lrvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Cent er Plaza, I rvine, California ; Mayor/Chainruoman Khan presid ing.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Councilmember/Boardmember:
Cou nci I mem ber/Boa rd mem ber:
Co u nci I me m be r/Boa rd mem be r:
Vice MayorA/ice Chairman:
Mayor/Chainroman:
Larry Agran
Mike Carroll
Tammy Kim
Anthony Kuo*
Farrah N. Khan
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Mayor/Chaírwoman 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. 1 CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Melching announced the following Closed Session item
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL . ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION: Significant Exposure to Litigation (Gov. Code Secfion 54956.9(d)(2) or (3)): One Case (Voting Districts)
Dee Fox and Steve Berger, lrvine residents, spoke in support of transitioning to voting districts in the City of lrvine.
RECESS
Mayor Khan recessed the City Council meeting to Closed Session at 6:20 p.m.
RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Khan reconvened the City Council meeting at7',22 p.m. City Attorney Melching, on behalf of the City Council, announced that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Carroll led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Kuo provided the invocation.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.1 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessiþility in lruine Jesse Cardoza, Chief Building Official; Jaimee Bourgeois, Director of Public Works and Transportation; and Ryan McGraw, Community Services Supervisor, provided a presentation on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility in the City of lrvine. 2Prepared by the City Clerk's Office
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City Council discussion included: inquiring about accessibility enhancements throughout the City, including those in development; questioned whether the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) could enhance bus service and accessibility forthose with disabilities; inquired about eligibility for the City's TRIPS program; suggested additional signage at City trails clarifying accessibility for disabled individuals; inquired about expanding sports programs for those who are disabled; suggested working with restaurants to provide accessible seating; and noted the City's Human Right's Ordinance and the protections offered for those with disabilities.
By consensus, received and filed
PUBLIC COMMENTS . AGENDIZED ITEMS
Item 3.6
The following individuals spoke in opposition to All American Asphalt:
Jenny Wang, lrvine resident
Kenneth Zheng, lrvine resident
Rana, lrvine resident
Item 3.12
Dee Fox, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition to the Community Partnership Fund Nomination to Korean American Public Action Committee.
Item 6.1
The following individuals spoke in support of the relocation of All Amerícan Asphalt and condemning the existing site for public use:
Joe 4., lrvine resident
Rana, lrvine resident
David Wu, lrvine resident
Item 6.2
The following individuals spoke in support of adopting and imposing air pollutant standards in addition to and/or more stringent than those imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District:
Rana, lrvine resident
Joe 4., lrvine resident
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Item 6.3
The following individuals spoke in support of transitioning to district elections and expanding the City Councilfrom five to seven members:
Tom Chomyn, lrvine resident
Alan Meyerson, lrvine resident
Jane Weng, lrvine resident
Christina Shea, lrvine resident
Tiffany, lrvine resident
Harvey Lis, lrvine resident
The following individuals spoke in opposition:
Naz Hamid, lrvine resident
David Lingerfelt, lrvine resident
Carole Uhlaner, lrvine resident
Item 6.4
The following individuals spoke in support of improvements at the Great Park Amended and Restated Development Agreement (ARDA) site:
Ed McNew, lrvine resident
Jane Roschmann, lrvine resident
Harvey Liss, lrvine resident
PUBLIC COMMENTS . NON-AGENDIZED ¡TEMS
The following individuals spoke in support of a Climate Action Plan o Lexi Hernandez
o Alejandro Sobrera
. Gary M. Stewart
. Ayn Craciun, lrvine resident
. Tomas Castro
o Deeti Shaw
. Mark Haferling
o Dylan Haferling
. Stephen Coffey
. Suyama Bodhinayake
. Maryam
. Max Wang
o Kayla Asato
o Jessica Almos, lrvine resident
. Keivan Loghmani, lrvine resident
. Mahsheed
o Amir Beum
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[email protected] spoke in opposition to the proposed rail maintenance facility near Great Park.
Alan Meyerson, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition to the limited amount of acreage designated for a Veterans Memorial Garden at Great Park.
Dee Fox, lrvine resident, spoke in opposition to the Orange County Power Authority
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no report.
AN NOU NCEM E NTS/COM M ITTEE REPORTS/COU NCI L REPORTS Mavor Khan:
Mayor Khan recently attended an event at Grocery Outlet supporting its efforts to raise $20,000 for Families Forward. As of Sunday, July 24, approximately $12,000 has been raised. For information on how to donate, call or visit Grocery Outlet in Woodbridge.
Mayor Khan expressed her appreciation to City staff and Memorial Care for hosting a vaccination clinic for children five and under.
July 28 is "National lntern Day," and Mayor Khan expressed her appreciation to those participating in the summer internship program.
The City has launched a Bridge Prioritization Study to prioritize locations for pedestrian and bicycle bridges in lrvine. A virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. to learn about the study and provide feedback on the ranking criteria. lnput and experiences are essential to the outcome of the study. For information and to share input via a brief suryey, visit cityofi rv i n e. o rg/S h a re sT h eWay.
National Park and Recreation Month has been celebrated throughout the month of July highlighting ways to enjoy the City's top-ranked parks and community services. On Thursday, July 28 from 3 to 6 p.m., the celebration will be wrapped up with lrvine Play Day, an afternoon of games, treats, and giveaway items at Adventure Playground, Great Park, and Lakeview Senior Center. No registration is necessary. All ages are welcome. For information, visit cítyofirvine.org/play. a
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The lrvine Police Department (lPD) will host National Night Out at three locations across the City, including Woodbury Community Park, Turtle Rock Community Park, and Ranch Park. National Night Out, a highly anticipated summer tradition, will take place on August 2 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join neighbors for this free event featuring police vehicles and fire engines, appearances by SWAT and K9 Units, Drone Team demonstrations, crime prevention tips, face painting, and other family-friendly activities. Food trucks will have items available for purchase, and kids get a free IPD giveaway while supplies last.
The Fair Housing Foundation is a nonprofit partner of the City dedicated to eliminating housing discrimination and promoting equal access to housing. lt offers numerous resources and services, including Free Renters Fair Housing and Lending Workshops. There are free virtual Renters Fair Housing and Lending workshops taking place on August 18 in English, August 2 in Vietnamese, and September 22 in Spanish. There are also several Fair Housing Workshops planned throughout the year for lrvine residents, with the next workshop taking place on October 22 focusing on renters. The location and time will be available closer to the date. For information about the Fair Housing Foundation and other rente r reso u rces, vi sit cityofi rvi n e. org/ Re nterResources.
Councilmember Agran:
At the request of Councilmember Agran, City Manager Chi provided a brief update related to the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) audit. Mayor Khan also noted that any questions related to OCPA should be directed to its website, where a list of frequently asked questions located, and encouraged members of the public to participate in OCPA board meetings.
Councilmember Kim:
a Councilmember Kim congratulated Northwood Little League 98U All-Star team as Section 10 Champions in a tournament last week. The team previously won in 1988. She also expressed her appreciation to supportive parents that made this victory possible.
Councilmember Kim also congratulated Orchard Hills Middle School Robotics Club team "Robohawks," who were recently crowned middle school world champions among a field of 550 teens from 49 states and 36 countries.
The Orange County Public Library is hosting a Medicare presentation on Wednesday, August 10 at 10 a.m. at Heritage Park Library. lnformation will be available on Medicare essentials.
Vice Mavor Kuo:
The grand opening of Wild Rivers will take place on Friday, July 29 to celebrate its return to the City of lrvine. Vice Mayor Kuo expressed his congratulations to Mike Riedel and his team.
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The Phillips 66 National Championships is taking place this week at the William Woollett Aquatics Center at Heritage Park. Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky was recently practicing with others, and Olympic gold medalist Bobby Finke will also be participating in the event. The William Woollett Aquatics Center will also be hosting the Junior Olympics next week as well. These events are a reminder to members of the community to practice water safety.
Vice Mayor Kuo expressed his appreciation to summer interns Fynn Fehrenbach, Ken Fukutomi, Nadia Anan, Megan Lai, and David Hallal.
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ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda
CONVENE TO THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING
Mayor/Chainruoman Khan convened to the regular joint meeting with the City of lrvine as Successor Agency to the dissolved lrvine Redevelopment Agency at 9:36 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS . SUCCESSOR AGENCY. AGENDIZED ITEMS
There were no requests to speak.
PUBLIC COMMENTS . SUCCESSOR AGENCY. NON.AGENDIZED ITEMS There were no requests to speak.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember/Boardmember Kim, seconded by Councilmember/Boardmember Carroll, and unanimously carried to approve City Gouncil Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3.1 through 3.13, and Successor Agency Gonsent Galendar ltem Nos. 4.1 and 4.2.
3.1 MINUTES
ACTION:
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held on June 28, 2022.
3.2 PROCLAMAT'OIVS
AGTION:
Proclaimed July 26, 2022, as "Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary."
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3,3 WARRANT AND WIRE TRA'VSFER RESOLUTION
AGTION:
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-68 - 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''VGS ALLOWING FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC
MEET,NGS IASSEMBLY BILL s61)
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 C¡TY 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.
3.5 APPROVAL OF PIANS, SPECIFICAT'O'VS, AND CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS FOR THE CIVIC CENTER GENERATOR REPLACETIIENT
AGTION:
1) Approved a budget adjustment in the amount of $600,000 for the Civic Center Generator Replacement and Rehabilitation project, Capital lmprovement Project (ClP) 362001.
2) Approved the construction plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Civic Center Generator Replacement, CIP 362001.
3) Approved the Engineer's Estimate, Construction Contingency, and Project Funding Summary.
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.
3.6 CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR ON-
CALL ASPHALT MAI NTENANCE
ACTION:
1) Approved and authorize the Mayor to execute an asphalt maintenanee eontraet amendment with R.J" Noble Company to increase the annual not-to-exceed amount to $1,503,844. (Contract No.20176G)
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2) Approved budget adjustments in the amounts of $600,000 in Gas Tax Fund and $100,000 in General Fund for asphalt maintenance and repair.
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND AWARD OF COIVSTRUCTION
CONTRACT FOR CULVER DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS FROM WALNUT
AVENUE TO INTERSTATE 5
AGTION:
1) Awarded a construction contract in the amount of $1,677,000 for the Culver Drive Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP 312002, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Onyx Paving
Company, lnc. (Contract No. 20590)
2) Approved the Project Funding Summary and corresponding budget adjustment of $455,000 based on construction bid results.
NOTICE OF PENDING APPROVAL FOR A TRACT MAP IN ORCHARD
HILLS
AGTION:
Received and filed.
YOUTH POSITION APPOINTMENTS TO THE GREEN RIBBON
E NVI RO N M E NTAL CO M M ITTEE
ACTION:
Approved the appointment of the recommended Youth At-Large Members to the Green Ribbon Environmental Committee.
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICAT'O'VS, AND CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS FOR COLONEL BILL BARBER MARINE CORPS
MEMORIAL PARK SHADE STRUCTURES AND AMERICANS WITH
DI SABI LII'ES ACT I MP ROVEMENTS
AGTION:
1) Approved a budget adjustment in Fiscal Year 2022-23, transferring $654,000 from Bill Barber Local Park Fees Funds, Fund 112 - Subfund 02, to Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park Shade Structures and Americans with Disabilities Act lmprovements, CIP 361802.
2) Approved the construction plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park Shade Structures and Americans with Disabilities Act lmprovements, CIP 361 802.
3) Approved the Engineer's Estimate, Construction Contingency, and Project Funding Summary.
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4) Authorized staff to solicit compet¡t¡ve 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.
UPDATE TO THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND GRANT POLICY
AND RESOLUTION
ACTION:
1) Approved update to the Community Partnership Fund Grant Policy.
2) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-69 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING IRVINE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND
GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR DISBURSEMENT OF
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO QUALIFYING NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 19-
54. 3.12 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND GRANT NOMINATIOIVS
ACTION:
I ) Approved Mayor Khan's request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nominations to the following organizations in support of program costs:
a) Love lrvine ($5OO¡
b) Asian Youth Liberty League ($1,OOO¡ (Contract No. I f 500) 2) Authorized the City Manager to prepare and sign a funding agreement for individual awards of a $1,000 or more.
3.13 ANNEXATION OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (ARDA) TRAwSFER SrrE INTO THE GREAT PARK
AGTION:
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-70 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ANNEXING
THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(ARDA) TRANSFER SITE INTO THE GREAT PARK
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR. SUCCESSOR AGENCY
4.1 MINUTES
ACTION:
Approved the minutes of a regular joint meeting of the City of lrvine as Successor Agency to the dissolved lrvine Redevelopment Agency with the f rvine City Council held on June 14,2022.
4.2 WARRANT AND WIRE TRAruSFER RESOLUTION - CITY COUNCIL .AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ACTION:
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 22-03 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE
PAID
ADJOURNMENT - REGULAR JOINT MEETING
Moved by Gouncilmember/Boardmember Carroll, seconded by Councilmember/ Boardmember Kim, and unanimously carried to adjourn the regular joint meeting with the City of lrvine as Successor Agency to the dissolved lrvine Redevelopment Agency at 9:39 p.m.
RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Khan reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 9:40 p.m.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 MUTIqPAL CODE AND ZONING ORDINANCE TECHNICAL UPDATE Mayor Khan opened the public hearing at 9:40 p.m
Marika Poynter, Principal Planner, and Tiffany Lin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and responded to questions.
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6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
6.1 STATUS UPDATE REGARDING ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT
Oliver Chi, City Manager, provided a status update regarding All American Asphalt. Jeff Melching, City Attorney, was also available for questions.
City Council discussion included: questioning the difference between eminent domain and condemnation; and expressed concern about emitted carcinogens.
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City Council discussion included: inquiring about the elimination of daycare permitting and licensing requirements and the potential inability to track these facilities; questioned whether a list of local daycare facilities will still be available on the City's website; and inquired about scenarios under Parks/Procedures when an extension would be necessary.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried by those members present
(Gouncilmember Garroll absent from dais), to close the public hearing at 9:48 p.m.
AGTION: Moved by Gouncilmember Kuo, seconded by
Gouncilmember Garroll, and unanimously carried to:
lntroduce for first reading and read by title only - AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA,
AppRovrNG A zoNE CHANGE (00869397-PZC) TO AMEND
THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONING ORDINANCE BY
PROVID]NG NEW AND REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ZONING PROVISIONS RELATED TO MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 2, GENERAL PENALTY AND CHAPTER 3,
ADMIN]STRATIVE FINES, AND ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 3-25, SHORT TERM RENTALS; CHAPTER 1-2,
GENERAL DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER 2-15, LARGE FAMILY DAY
CARE PERMIT; CHAPTER 3-3, LAND USE MATRIX; CHAPTER
3-35, WALL AND FENCE STANDARDS; CHAPTER 3-37, ZONING
DISTRICT LAND USE REGULAT¡ONS AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS; CHAPTER 7-3, SIGN REGULATIONS; AND
CHAPTER 2-22, PARK PROCEDURES
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ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Agran, seconded by Mayor Khan, to:
Direct City staff and the City Attorney to commence and expeditiously proceed through the appraisal property review and environmental review processes as necessary prerequisites to the condemnation of the All American Asphalt site. The envisioned condemnation will be for the following public purposes:
1) To improve and extend Jeffrey Road for transportation and wildfire evacuation via California State Route 241.
2) Create a conference and training center that will serve as a gateway to the northern open space and a facility for the prevention, detection, and control for wildfires.
3) Upon completion and approval of the appraisal, and
authorization of an offer of compromise by the City Council, City staff and the City Attorney shall thereafter take all steps necessary to expeditiously proceed through the appraisal, evaluation, negotiation, relocation, and condemnation
processes.
Additional City Council discussion included: noting the ability to improve transportation and add an additional evacuation route if Jeffrey Road was extended; inquired about land use options if the All American Asphalt facility was relocated; questioned whether the extension of Jeffrey Road was part of an existing capital improvement project (ClP); inquired about how condemnation would benefit while negotiating a settlement agreement; and expressed concern about financial sustainability.
ACTION: A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by Councilmember Kim, to:
Continue the item to a date uncertain
The motion failed as follows
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
2 COUNCILMEMBERS
3 COUNCILMEMBERS
O COUNCILMEMBERS
O COUNCILMEMBERS
Carroll and Kim
Agran, Kuo, and
Khan
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None
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ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Kuo, seconded by Councilmember Kim, to:
Continue the item to the August 9, 2022 City Council meeting AGTION: A friendly amendment was made by Mayor Khan,
accepted by Vice Mayor Kuo as the maker of the motion, seconded by Councilmember Kim, to:
Continue the item to the September 27,2022 City Council meeting The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS Kim, Kuo, and
Khan
Agran and Canoll
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
2 COUNCILMEMBERS
O COUNCILMEMBERS
O COUNCILMEMBERS
6.2 .ANAIYS'S RELATED TO THE CITY'S ABILITY TO ADOPT AND
IMPOSE AIR POLLUTANT STANDARDS IN ADDITION TO AND(OR
MORE STR''VGE VT THAN THOSE IMPOSED BY THE SOUTH
COAST NR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Jeff Melching, City Attorney, provided the presentation and responded to questions.
City Council discussion included: discussing options to impose more stringent air pollutant standards; questioned whether specific emissions could be addressed under Proposition 65; and suggested returning to the City Council in September with next steps.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim to:
Create a subcommittee to review current air pollutant standards, conduct technical analysis, and evaluate the economic impacts, and return to the City Council within 90 days with
recommendations.
The motion failed for lack of second.
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ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Agran, seconded by Mayor Khan, to:
Continue to pursue a standard that any industrial operator emit no more benzene, or other known carcinogens listed under
Proposition 65, than the second highest emitter in the course of a year, and return to the City Council in September with additional information on how this strategy could be effectuated.
The motion failed as follows
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS Agran and Khan
NOES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
O COUNCILMEMBERS:
O COUNCILMEMBERS:
Canoll, Kim, and
Kuo
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By consensus, no action was taken
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER AGRAN
TO SUBMIT A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE
VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO EXPAND THE CITY COUNCIL FROM FIVE TO SEVEN
MEMBERS A'VD ADOPT DISTRICT ELECTIONS
This item was agendized at the request of Councilmember Agran, who asked for City Council consideration of a proposed Charter amendment to the voters at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election to expand the City Council from five to seven members and adopt district elections.
City Council discussion included: inquiring about the legal deadline to submit a measure to the voters; discussed whether district elections versus at-large voting provided better representation as intended under the California Voter Rights Act (CVRA); noted that lrvine was one of the largest cities in California without district elections; and referenced a recent threat of litigation if the City did not transition to district elections.
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ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Agran, seconded by Mayor Khan to:
Place a measure on the November 8,2022 City of lrvine ballot to be decided by lrvine voters, a proposed charter amendment expanding the City Council from five members (a Mayor and four Councilmembers all elected at-large) to seven members (a Mayor elected at-large, and six Councilmembers elected from separate geographical d istricts).
The motion failed as follows:
AYES 2 COUNCILMEMBERS Agran and Khan
NOES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS Canoll, Kim, and
Kuo
None
None
ABSENT: O COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSTAIN: O COUNCILMEMBERS
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Agran to:
Place a measure on the November 8, 2022 City of lrvine ballot to be decided by lrvine voters, a proposed charter amendment expanding the City Council from five members (a Mayor and four Councilmembers) to seven members (a Mayor and six
Councilmembers elected at-large).
ACTION: A friendly amendment was made by Councilmember Kim to Establish a subcommittee to explore how to implement in the best way possible a proposed charter amendment for the November 2024 General Municipal Election expanding the City Council from five members (a Mayor and four Councilmembers) to seven members (a Mayor and six Councilmembers elected at-large).
The friendly amendment was not accepted by Councilmember Agran, and the main motion failed for lack of second.
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER AGRAN
TO D'SCUSS THE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE GREAT PARK
AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (ARDA)
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This item was agendized at the request of Councilmember Agran, who asked for confirmation from the City Manager that staff would be returning to the City Council with a schedule for demolition, site clearance, and cleanup of the ARDA site based on the discussion earlier in the day by the City Council in its capacity as the Great Park Board.
City Manager Chi confirmed that staff would return sometime before the end of the calendar year with a demolition contract to begin clearance of the Lease in Furtherance of Conveyance (LIFOC) and ARDA remaining buildings, with work to commence in 2023.
City Council discussion included: noting that prior action by the City Council provided a specific date when demolition would commence.
By consensus, no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Moved by Gouncilmember Kim, seconded by Councilmember Carroll, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Gity Council meeting at 10:59 p.m.
MAYO OF THE CITY OF IRVINE
Seotember 13.2022
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF IRVINE
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