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 AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE GREAT PARK BOARD April 28, 2026 5:00 PM City Council Chamber 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606 |
William Go Chairman Mike Carroll Vice Chairman Larry Agran Director Melinda Liu Director James Mai Director Betty Martinez Franco Director Kathleen Treseder, PhD Director |
1.1 Proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as "National Police Week"
1.2 Quarterly Great Park 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:
Approve the minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council held on March 24, 2026.
2.2 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
2.3 RESOLUTIONS OF INTENTION TO INITIATE CHANGE PROCEEDINGS AND DESIGNATE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 21, AUTHORIZE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES AND INCUR BOND INDEBTEDNESS
ACTION:
1) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF CONSIDERATION AND INTENTION 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), TO CHANGE AND MODIFY AN EXISTING IMPROVEMENT AREA AND THEREBY DESIGNATE AN ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 21, WITHIN CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN
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), DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 21 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK)
2.4 FIRST AMENDMENT TO UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE LEASE
ACTION:
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement by and between the City of Irvine and Regents of the University of the State of California at 15207 Barranca Parkway.
2.5 AMENDED AND RESTATED NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM STORMWATER PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT
ACTION:
1) Approve the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement between the County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District, and participating Orange County cities.
2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement on behalf of the City.
2.6 UPDATES TO MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING AND EMPLOYMENT RESOLUTIONS TO ADHERE TO CALPERS REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTING
ACTION:
1) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRVINE AND THE ASSOCIATED SUPERVISORY/ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL (ASAP), AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-88, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES APRIL 28, 2026
2) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRVINE AND THE IRVINE CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (ICEA), AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-89, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES APRIL 28, 2026
3) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRVINE AND THE IRVINE POLICE ASSOCIATION (IPA), AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 26-05, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES APRIL 28, 2026
4) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRVINE AND THE IRVINE PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (IPEA), AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-91, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES APRIL 28, 2026
5) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRVINE AND THE IRVINE POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (IPMA), AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 26-06, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES APRIL 28, 2026
6) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION POLICY FOR CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-93, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES APRIL 28, 2026
7) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION POLICY FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 26-07, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES APRIL 28, 2026
8) Adopt - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION POLICY FOR NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-96, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES APRIL 28, 2026
2.7 CONTRACT APPROVAL FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGES OF TURTLE ROCK AND UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF IRVINE
ACTION:
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. for $2,835,710.13.
2.8 NOTICE OF REVIEW AND PENDING APPROVAL FOR TRACT MAPS IN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER (PA 25), GREAT PARK NEIGHBORHOODS, AND GATEWAY
ACTION:
Receive and file.
2.9 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-07 REGARDING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALTERNATIVE OPEN SPACE APPROACH FOR PLANNING AREA 12 (OAK CREEK)
ACTION:
Read by title only, second reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 26-07 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 00976603-PZC TO AMEND SECTION 9-12-7 OF THE IRVINE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO IMPLEMENTING OPEN SPACE IN PLANNING AREA 12 (OAK CREEK); FILED BY IRVINE COMPANY
(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.)
2.10 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND GRANT NOMINATIONS
ACTION:
1) Approve Councilmember Martinez Franco's request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nomination to Tree of New America in the amount of $1,000 in support of program costs.
2) Authorize the City Manager to prepare and sign a funding agreement for the organization listed above.
Any member of the public may address the City Council/Great Park Board 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/Chair or by a majority vote of the City Council/Great Park Board.
3.1 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PERIMETER PARK ROUGH GRADE, CIP 372504
ACTION:
Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,547,918.36 for the Perimeter Park Rough Grade, CIP 372504, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Miller Equipment Company, Inc.
3.2 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR GREAT PARK PARKING LOTS 6 AND 7 CONNECTOR, CIP 372415
ACTION:
Award of construction contract in the amount of $1,283,253.85 for the Great Park Parking Lots 6 and 7 Connector, CIP 372415, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Shiraz Construction
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.
4.1 UPDATE ATHLETIC POLICY AND FEES, STANDARDIZE METHODOLOGY FOR ANNUAL RESERVATION FEE INCREASES, AND ESTABLISH IRVINE FIELDHOUSE FEES
ACTION:
Continue the public hearing to the regular meeting of the City Council of June 9, 2026, at 5 p.m., or soon thereafter.
5.1 LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROPOSED PLAN
ACTION:
1) Approve the proposed Library Advisory Committee plan, including its composition, reporting structure, and scope of responsibilities.
2) Direct staff to return with an ordinance and bylaws consistent with this plan for formal City Council consideration.
5.2 RANKED CHOICE VOTING ADOPTION DISCUSSION
ACTION:
City Council discussion and direction.
5.3 ANNUAL REPORT ON THE POLICE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY BILL 481
ACTION:
Receive and file.
5.4 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR WILLIAM WOOLLETT JR. AQUATICS CENTER EXPANSION AND HERITAGE PARK PARKING LOTS PROJECT, CIP 362604 AND CIP 362605
ACTION:
Award a construction contract in the amount of $31,492,293.51 for the William Woollett Jr. Aquatic Center Expansion (Woollett Expansion) and Heritage Park Parking Lots Project, CIP 362604 and CIP 362605, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., LLC.
5.5 ELECTRICAL UTILITY PLAN OPTIONS FOR CITY MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
ACTION:
Review the City's electricity utility plan options for the City's municipal accounts and provide direction to staff.