Larry Agran Mayor James Mai Vice Mayor District 3 Melinda Liu Councilmember District 1 William Go Councilmember District 2 Mike Carroll Councilmember District 4 Betty Martinez Franco Councilmember District 5 Kathleen Treseder, PhD Councilmember At-Large |
AGENDA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING May 13, 2025 5:00 PM City Council Chamber 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606 |
1.1 Water Safety Season Floatie Exchange Program
1.2 Urban Forest Master Plan Update
Any member of the public may address the City Council on items on the Consent Calendar. Public comments on Consent Calendar items will be heard at the time the Consent Calendar is considered, but no sooner than 5 p.m. If 10 or fewer requests to speak on Consent Calendar items are submitted, each speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes per item. If between 11 and 15 speakers submit requests to speak, each speaker shall be limited to two (2) minutes per item. If 16 or more requests to speak are submitted, each speaker shall be limited to 90 seconds per item. The time limit per speaker shall be established based on the number of requests to speak submitted to the City Clerk before the first speaker is called. Requests to speak submitted after the first speaker is called shall receive 90 seconds. These time limits may be shortened or extended, or a cumulative limit on the time for all public speakers may be imposed, at the discretion of the Mayor or by a majority vote of the City Council.
2.1 MINUTES
ACTION:
1) Approve the minutes of a special meeting of the City Council held on April 8, 2025.
2) Approve the minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council held on April 8, 2025.
2.2 PROCLAMATIONS
ACTION:
1) Proclaim May 18-24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week."
2) Proclaim May 26, 2025, as "Memorial Day."
3) Proclaim May - August 2025, as "Drowning Prevention Awareness Month and Season."
4) Proclaim Orange County Fire Authority's "Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Season."
2.3 WARRANT AND WIRE TRANSFER RESOLUTION
ACTION:
Adopt - 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 FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 THIRD QUARTER BUDGET UPDATE
ACTION:
1) Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Update.
2) Approve a budget adjustment to reallocate transfers of $4.3 million from the Asset Management Plan Fund to the Insurance Fund to address higher-than-expected claims and increased self-insurance costs.
2.5 CONSIDERATION OF A POSSESSION AND USE AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA)
ACTION:
1) Approve the Possession and Use Agreement.
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute future right-of-way contracts and easement deeds with OCTA as it relates to the OCTA's project noted in the Possession and Use Agreement.
2.6 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-09 AMENDING THE CITY OF IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT NECESSARY NAME CHANGES TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT, AND DIRECTOR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY OF IRVINE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
ACTION:
Read by title only, second reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 25-09 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT NECESSARY NAME CHANGES TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT, AND DIRECTOR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY OF IRVINE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
(Unless otherwise 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. If a Councilmember is not present at the second reading/adoption, the vote will be reflected as absent.)
2.7 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND GRANT NOMINATIONS
ACTION:
1) Approve Councilmember Go's request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nomination to South Coast Chinese Cultural Association in the amount of $625 in support of program costs.
2) Approve Mayor Agran's request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nomination to Orange County Armenian Genocide Memorial Committee in the amount of $1,000 in support of program costs.
3) Approve Councilmember Liu's request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nomination to South Coast Chinese Cultural Association in the amount of $625 in support of program costs.
4) Approve Vice Mayor Mai's request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nomination to Orange County Armenian Genocide Memorial Committee in the amount of $1,000 in support of program costs.
5) Authorize the City Manager to prepare and sign funding agreements for the organizations listed above.
Public Hearings listed for continuance will be continued as noted and posting of this agenda serves as notice of continuation. Any matter not noted for continuance, will be posted separately.
3.1 DESIGNATION OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 15, IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 16, IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 17, AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 18, AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS REGARDING LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES
ACTION:
1) Conduct Public Hearings for Improvement Area Nos. 15, 16, 17, and 18.
2) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), DESIGNATING IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 15 OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN SAID IMPROVEMENT AREA
3) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), DESIGNATING IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 16 OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN SAID IMPROVEMENT AREA
4) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), DESIGNATING IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 17 OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN SAID IMPROVEMENT AREA
5) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), DESIGNATING IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 18 OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN SAID IMPROVEMENT AREA
6) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 15 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND SUBMITTING A PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF
7) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 16 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND SUBMITTING A PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF
8) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 17 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND SUBMITTING A PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF
9) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 18 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND SUBMITTING A PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF
10) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING A SPECIAL TAX IN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 15 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY SAID IMPROVEMENT AREA OF THE DISTRICT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
11) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING A SPECIAL TAX IN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 16 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY SAID IMPROVEMENT AREA OF THE DISTRICT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
12) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING A SPECIAL TAX IN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 17 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY SAID IMPROVEMENT AREA OF THE DISTRICT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
13) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING A SPECIAL TAX IN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 18 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY SAID IMPROVEMENT AREA OF THE DISTRICT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
14) Conduct Special Elections for Improvement Area Nos. 15, 16, 17, and 18.
15) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 15 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND DIRECTING RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN AND NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF SPECIAL TAX
16) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 16 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND DIRECTING RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN AND NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF SPECIAL TAX
17) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 17 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND DIRECTING RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN AND NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF SPECIAL TAX
18) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 18 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND DIRECTING RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN AND NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF SPECIAL TAX
19) Introduce for first reading and read by title only - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 15 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK)
20) Introduce for first reading and read by title only - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 16 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK)
21) Introduce for first reading and read by title only - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 17 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK)
22) Introduce for first reading and read by title only - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK), LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 18 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK)
3.2 APPROVAL OF THE 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2026 ACTION PLAN, AND FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS, AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS
ACTION:
1) Conduct the public hearing.
2) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2026 ACTION PLAN, AND FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS, AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS
4.1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW OAK PARK PLANNING AREA INCLUDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND OTHER PUBLIC BENEFIT MATTERS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRVINE AND IRVINE COMPANY
ACTION:
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Consideration of Establishment of a New Oak Park Planning Area Including Affordable Housing and Other Public Benefit Matters Between the City of Irvine and Irvine Company.
4.2 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MAYOR AGRAN TO ADOPT A MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE FOR CITY STAFF AND CERTAIN SERVICE PROVIDERS
ACTION:
City Council discussion and direction.
4.3 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER LIU TO DISCUSS A SOBER LIVING AND GROUP HOMES ORDINANCE
ACTION:
City Council discussion and direction.
4.4 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY VICE MAYOR MAI TO DISCUSS "IRVINE’S 100 FLAGS INITIATIVE" - A PERMANENT PATRIOTIC LANDMARK PROGRAM LEADING TO AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY
ACTION:
City Council discussion and direction.
4.5 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER LIU TO DISCUSS SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 91 - "MENA INCLUSION ACT"
ACTION:
City Council discussion and direction.