OF IRL  MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 13, 2024 City Council Chamber 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606  CALL TO ORDER  The regular meeting oft the Irvine City Council was called to order at 4:08 p.m. on February 13, 2024, in the City Council Chamber, Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine,  California; Mayor Khan presiding.  ROLL CALL  Present: 5 Councimember:  Mike Carroll Tammy Kim Kathleen Treseder Larry Agran Farrah N. Khan  Councimember: Councimember. Vice Mayor: Mayor:  1.  CLOSED SESSION  City Attorney Melching announced the following Closed Session items:  1.1  CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code $ 54956.8) - Property: 17101 Armstrong Ave., Irvine. CA 92614; Agency Negotiators: Oliver Chi, City Manager; Pete Carmichael, Assistant City Manager, Jeff Melching, City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: City of Irvine; Seller - Resources Global Professionals Property, LLC Sellers Broker- CBRE Sammy Cemo; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment    City Council Minutes  February 13.2024  1.2  CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant Exposure to Litigation (Gov. Code Section CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9/d()-City of Irvine V. Orange County Transportation Authority, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01366419-CU-WM-CXC  54956.9(d)(2) or (3): One Case  1.3  There were no requests to speak.  RECESS  Mayor Khan recessed the City Council meeting to Closed Session at 4:13 p.m.  RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING  Mayor Khan reconvened the City Council meeting at 5:57 p.m. City Attorney Melching, on behalf of the City Council, announced that no reportable action was taken in Closed  Session.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Boy Scout Irvine Troops 606 and 616 led the Pledge of Allegiance.  INVOCATION  Senior Pastor Jason Aguilar from Arise Church provided the invocation.  MOMENT OF SILENCE  Mayor Khan asked for a moment of silence in memory of Redondo Beach Mayor Bill  Brand, who passed away on February 9.  2.  PRESENTATIONS 2.1  Proclaim February 8, 2024, as "National Boy Scout Day" Mayor Khan introduced members from Irvine Boy Scout Troops 606 and 616, and presented a proclamation recognizing February 8, 2024, as  "National Boy Scout Day."  Prepared byt the City Clerk's Office  2    City Council Minutes  February 13,2024  2.2  Update on the Status of the Street Terrapin in Great Park This item was agendized at the request of Councilmember Carroll, who requested information related to developer background, resident concerns, and the planned closure of the street Terrapin in Great Park Oliver Chi, City Manager, provided a brief update regarding the status The following individuals spoke in support of keeping Terrapin open:  Neighborhoods  Neighborhoods. ofTerrapin.  David Lingerfelt, Irvine resident Phil, Irvine resident Parrisa, Irvine resident Charles Wang, Irvine resident  Jeremy Ficarola, Irvine resident and Cypress Village Homeowners Association (HOA) President, and Doug Elliott, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to town hall meetings related to City issues being closed to Branda, Irvine resident, spoke in support of community meetings being open to the public, and in opposition to the HOA meeting related to City Council discussion included: expressing appreciation to staff for engaging the community and working with FivePoint to keep Terrapin open; and suggested that concerns regarding Commissioner access to  the public.  Terrapin being advertised on a City-created flyer.  community meetings be directed to the City Manager.  By consensus, received and filed.  2.3  Public Safety Hate Crimes/ncidents Overview overview of hate crimes and incidents in the City. City, and in support of making the City safer.  Michael Kent, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police, provided an Gali H., Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to recent divisiveness in the Eugene Gordin spoke in opposition to the divisiveness caused by members of the public at recent City Council meetings, and in support  of focusing on local issues.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  3    City Council Minutes  February 13.2024  Carol Lean spoke in opposition to' Vice Mayor Agran's comments related Teyebeh Malakoutian spoke in support of a resolution calling for a permanent cease fire in Gaza, and noted recent hate speech against her daughter at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Janine B. expressed her appreciation to the Irvine Police Department, Mona Yashruti spoke in opposition to recent comments made by Councilmember Treseder, and in opposition to comparing xenophobia Wessal Khader, Irvine resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a permanent cease fire in Gaza, suggested the need for annual hate crime and incident comparison data in the presentation, and in Lulu Hammad spoke in opposition to the lack of action by the City Vince spoke in opposition to hate incidents, crimes, and speech at pro- Amal, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to harassment by another meeting attendee and recent comments made by Councimember Kim. City Council discussion included: expressing appreciation for the work oft the Irvine Police Department; noted the recent increase in hate crimes and incidents, death threats, and intimidation in the community related to the conflict in the Middle East; reiterated the importance of tolerance and diversity; expressed opposition to hate and hate speech; suggested that the presentation be made available in print format; noted the importance of preserving free speech rights, safety, and decorum; and inquired about the placement of this item on the agenda. By consensus, deferred all remaining public comments on this item to  to free speech and hate speech.  and spoke in opposition to antisemitism.  and slamophobia with terrorism.  opposition to increased hate in the community. Council that could lead to injury or death.  Palestine demonstrations.  the end of the meeting agenda.  RECESS  Mayor Khan recessed the City Council meeting at 7:28 p.m.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  4    City Council Minutes  February 13. 2024  RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING  Mayor Khan reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:50 p.m. and provided additional information to members of the public on how the remainder of the meeting would be City Attorney Melching also noted that the City Manager's Report, Announcements Committee Reports/Council Reports, and Additions and Deletions would be considered prior to the Consent Calendar, Public Hearings, and Council Business items; and that public comments on non-agendized items, as well as the balance of public comments for Presentation Item No. 2.3, would be deferred to the end of the agenda following Council  conducted.  Business items.  CITY MANAGER'S REPORT  City Manager Chi announced that CalVet recently published its feasibility studies related tot the Gypsum Canyon Veterans Cemetery, and that staff was conducting a review of the City Attorney Melching provided a brief synopsis of two ethics complaints recently filed regarding the conducting and managing of the January 9 and 23 City Council meetings; and provided an overview of the investigative process. He then noted findings of no City Council discussion included: questioning the protocol for addressing ethics complaints; inquired about whether any member oft the City Council suggested presenting findings of the ethics complaint at the City Council meeting; and inquired about the  feasibility documents.  wrongdoing and the basis for those findings.  announcement related to the Veterans Cemetery.  ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORISICOUNCL REPORTS  Mayor Khan  Mayor Khan, on behalf of the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), encouraged toll road users to download the Toll Roads app, which allows users to pay a toll, sign up for an account, manage an existing account, request a transponder, and add/delete vehicles from an account. She also announced that the TCA Board has continued to focus on the refunding of bonds, early bond paydowns, and open market bond buybacks, which, since 2019, have reduced debt service by $1.39 billion. In January 2024, the TCA Board approved early paydown of $60 million in 2013 senior lien bonds that reduced future interest payments by $54 million.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  5    City Council Minutes  February 13. 2024  On February 6, Mayor Khan hosted a virtual Wildfire Insurance Town Hall with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, which attracted 144 attendees. The webinar provided support to communities affected by wildfires and context for the ongoing California Homeowners Insurance crisis. Chief of Police Michael Kent and Orange County Fire Authority Chief Nick Freeman also presented on key community issues. A video oft the town hall is available on Facebook. On Friday, February 23, at 9 a.m., Mayor Khan and Brian Anderson, Executive Vice President of ERTC.com, will co-host a webinar focused on the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) for business owners, nonprofit organizations, and startup companies. Local business and organization leaders, including Paycheck Protection Program recipients, will be provided information on the ERTC to unlock Members of the public are invited to visit Great Park on Saturday, February 17, from 1 to3p.m. for livej jazz music. The event is thet first of three jazz performances in support of the art exhibition now on display at the Great Park Gallery. Inspired by a diverse range of composers and musicians, Jazz in the Palm Court echoes the cultural diversity represented in the art exhibition "Natural Language: Contemporary Book Art." In addition, Jazz int the Palm Court will take place from 1 to 3p.m. on Saturday, March 9, and Saturday, April 20. Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs and blankets for seating around the Gallery and Palm Court. No advance registration is needed, and the events and parking are free. For more Vote-by-mail ballots have been mailed out for the upcoming Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, March 5. Ballots can be cast at a Vote Center, ballot drop box, or by mail. Three Vote Centers will open in Irvine on Saturday, February 24, at: Irvine City Hall, which will also have a drive-thru ballot drop-off option; Los Olivos Community Center; and Portola Springs Community Center. Twelve additional Vote Centers will open on Saturday, March 2. In lieu of voting in person, voters can drop off their completed ballots at a secured ballot drop box in Orange County, with ten locations in Irvine, or any U.S. mailbox. Members of the public who have not registered to vote can do sO by February 20 at Register/oVote.cagov. For information on Measure D, Irvine's local ballot measure, Vote Center locations, and additional resources, visit Members of the public are invited to the annual State of the City address on Tuesday, March 19, which will be held at the Irvine Barclay Theatre and include performances by local organizations. A public reception will begin at 5 p.m. and the address will start at 6 p.m. Mayor Khan will share accompishments of the past year, plans for 2024, and celebrate the community. For more information, visit  up to $26,000 per eligible W-2 employee.  information, visit yourgreaparkorgarts  ciyomine.argelecton.  clyonirvine.org/stateortneciy2024  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  6    City Council Minutes  February 13.2024  Community members are invited to join the Orange County Transportation Authority at Irvine Station on Saturday, February 17, for a Lunar New Year celebration. The event will begin at 8 a.m. with a lion dance, free refreshments, and opportunities to win prizes. The first 100 people will receive free round-trip tickets to Los Angeles for the Golden Dragon Parade, which will begin at 1 p.m. that day in Chinatown. Children 17 and under always ride free, and students ride free with a Student Adventure Pass. For information, visit octa.netlunar.  Councimember Kim  Last week, Councimember Kim sent a letter to Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk- Silva, Orange County Board of Supervisors Chair Don Wagner, and the California Department of Veterans Affairs expressing appreciation for their dedication to the successful completion of the feasibility study for the Gypsum Canyon Veterans Cemetery project, which found no development obstacles. Confirmation of the feasibility of the Gypsum Canyon site was made possible through the work of bipartisan and communty-powered coalitions. Collaboration across all levels of government will ensure project success as the County finalizes submittals to the City of Anaheim for site improvements and infrastructure. As of October 2021, all 34 Orange County cities and the County itself adopted resolutions designating Gypsum Canyon as the home of the Orange County Veterans Cemetery, which is also supported by a coalition of over 150 veterans' organizations. Recently, residents in Woodbury Village shared traffic safety concerns about the intersection of Great Lawn and Hallmark, to which Councilmember Kim requested that staff assess the intersection and proposed the installation of stop signs at all four corners. Additional discussion and an update from staff will be provided at the Orange County Fire Authority will be hosting its annual Open House event on  next City Council meeting.  March 16, 2024. For information, visit ocfa.org.  Councilmember Treseder  Councimember Treseder provided the following updates related to the Orange  County Power Authority (OCPA):  At its last meeting, the OCPA Board of Directors unanimously voted to reduce its generation rates and increase the amount of renewable energy OCPA offers three power tiers and is increasing the amount of renewable energy offered in its mixes, one of which consists of 100% renewable energy. The percentage of renewable energy will increase from 38.5% to 44% for the lowest tier and from 69% to 72% for the middle tier.  offered beginning in February 2024.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  7    City Council Minutes  February 13. 2024  The cost fort the lowest tier, previously fixed at 2% below Southern California Edison's (SCE) generation rate, will change to 3% below SCE's generation rate starting now, and the expectation is thati it will be further reduced to 4% in October 2024 if SCE maintains their current charges. The mid-tier cost will also decrease as iti is fixed at one cent per kilowatt hour over the lower- tier cost. The cost for the 100% renewable energy tier will also decrease.  ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS  There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.  3.  CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 3.2:  Prior to approval of the Consent Calendar, the following individuals spoke on  Linda Goldfinger spoke in support oft the Black History Month proclamation, Idf Genocide spoke in support oft the Black History Month proclamation and recognizing atrocities against African Americans and in Gaza. Pali Girl spoke in opposition to people using Black History Month to push Rola Murtada noted that oppressed people would continue efforts to attain Moved by Vice Mayor Agran, seconded by Councilmember Treseder, and unanimously carried to approve City Council Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3.1 through 3.3,3 3.5, and 3.6. Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3.4 and 3.7 were  and in opposition to hate.  an anti-cease fire agenda.  freedom.  removed for separate discussion.  3.1  MINUTES ACTION: on January 9, 2024. PROCLAMATIONS ACTION:  Approved the minutes of a regular meeting oft the City Council held  3.2  1) Proclaimed February 2024, as "Black History Month." 2) Proclaimed February 2024, as "Teen Dating Violence 3) Proclaimed February 8, 2024, as "National Boy Scout Day." 4) Ratified and Proclaimed January 14-2 26, 2024, as "Health For Humanity Yogathon - Surya Namaskar Awareness."  Awareness Month."  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  8    City Council Minutes  February 13.2024  3.3  WARRANT AND WIRE TRANSFER RESOLUTION  ACTION:  Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 24-06 - 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 ACCEPTANCE OF TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM (DOJ-PROP56- 2023-24-1) GRANT FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023-24 THROUGHF FY2025- This item was removed for separate discussion at the request of Vice Mayor Agran, who questioned whether the City of Irvine conducted a study separate from the United States Food and Drug Administration regarding underage vaping, e-cigarette, and tobacco use. Mat Aragon, Police Officer, responded to questions. Tim Petropulos, Police Sergeant, was also available for questions. City Council discussion included: questioning whether the national survey applied to Irvine; inquired about how Irvine'snumbers were better than the national average; and noted Irvine's low rate of juvenile ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Agran, seconded by Mayor Khan,  BE PAID  3.4  26  delinquency.  and unanimously carried to:  1) Accept a Tobacco Grant Program DOUPROP56202324-7 FY 2023-24 through FY 2025-26 award in the amount of 2) Authorize the Chief of Police to approve and execute, and the City Clerk to attest to a grant agreement associated with the Tobacco Grant Program 0OUPROP88202524-7 FY 2023- 24 through FY 2025-26 between the California Department of Justice and the City of Irvine. (Contract No. 11755) 3) Approve a budget adjustment request in the amount of $519,993, reflecting an increase in revenues and  $519,993.  appropriations.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  9    City Council Minutes  February 13. 2024  3.5  GRANT APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSIT  CIRCULATORS ACTION:  Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 24-07 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF CITY OF IRVINE SPECIAL EVENTS CIRCULATOR APPLICATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING  UNDER THE  PROJECT V COMMUNITV-BASED  TRANSIT/CIRCIRCULATORS PROGRAM  3.6  RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 8 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY  FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3 (GREATPARK)  ACTION:  Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 24-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 8 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3 (GREAT  PARK)  3.7  CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE  This item was removed for separate discussion at the request of Mayor Khan, who requested additional information related to the City's Capital Lincoln Lo, Deputy Director of Project Delivery & Sustainability/City Engineer, responded to questions. Julia Brucelas, Project Delivery & Sustainability Administrator, was also available for questions. City Council discussion included: inquiring about current and past ACTION: Moved by Mayor Khan, seconded by Vice Mayor Agran, Approve budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for various  Improvement Program.  funding related to the Heritage Park buildout.  and unanimously carried to:  projects.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  10    City Council Minutes 4.  February 13. 2024  PUBLIC HEARINGS  4.1  CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO WASTE MANAGEMENT COLLECTION AND RECYCLING, INC. DBA WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES TO RESIDENTIAL AND VILLAGE COMMERCIAL PREMISES Mayor Khan opened the public hearing at 8:38 p.m.  Sean Crumby, Director of Project Delivery & Sustainability, presented the staff report and responded to questions. Ryan Tenney, Senior Management Analyst, was also available for questions. Sandra Pursley, representing Waste Management, also responded to questions. Jason Garshfield, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to Waste Management's trash pickup on Saturdays at 8 a.m. Muyisa Kasomo, on behalf of Waste Management in Irvine, spoke in Judy spoke in opposition to the proposed price increase for trash collection and the design of the compost container, and in support of using the City's size as negotiating leverage for pricing. Tiffany I, Irvine resident, spoke in support of maintaining accessibility when considering environmenta. programs. Amy spoke in opposition to the proposed increase in trash collection rates and the size of her trash bin. (714)***--430 spoke in opposition to application of laws in a discriminatory fashion. City Council discussion included: clarifying the City's requirement to follow state mandates; noted the lifting of the compostable bag ban; inquired about the rationale for Irvine's position among the lowest trash rates ini the county; requested a list oft trash rates and services received by other cities in the county; questioned whether the agreement and adherence to state trash mandates was applicable to UCI; inquired about providers, rates, and services provided at other areas of UCI and University Hills; inquired about the differences between the exclusive and non-exclusive franchise agreements; questioned whether the City was' Waste Managements largest Orange County customer; questioned whether another solid waste company could be chosen ift trash rates are found to be lower in other cities; inquired about the applicability of the  support of the item.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  11    City Council Minutes  February 13.2024  "most favored nation" clause to the City; noted the importance of public outreach regarding rate increases and services provided; expressed concern about affordability for some customers; inquired about the timetable for implementation of the proposed agreement and potential impacts if the item was continued; and requested assurance that there ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing at 9:16 ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by Mayor Khan,  would be no discrimination toward the disabled.  p.m. to:  Continue the item to the City Council meeting of February 27, 2024, or until such time that ar most favored nation clause is agreed upon between the City of Irvine and Waste Management. ACTION*: A substitute motion was made by Vice Mayor Agran,  seconded by Councilmember Kim, to:  Introduce for first reading and read by title only ORDINANCE NO. 24-02- - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES AT RESIDENTIAL AND VILLAGE COMMERCIAL PREMISES TO WASTE MANAGEMENT COLLECTION & RECYCLING, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, DBA WASTE MANAGEMENTOF  ORANGE COUNTY The motion carried as follows:  AYES: NOES:  3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Agran, Kim, and 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll and Khan  Treseder  ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None  The substitute motion carried and takes precedence over the main motion; therefore,  a vote was not taken on the main motion.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  12    City Council Minutes  February 13. 2024  4.2  CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING NON- EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICES Mayor Khan opened the public hearing at 9:33 p.m.  Sean Crumby, Director of Project Delivery & Sustainability, presented the staff report and responded to questions. Ryan Tenney, Senior Management Analyst, was also available for questions.  There were no requests to speak. There was no City Council discussion.  ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing at 9:38 ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Councilmember Treseder, and unanimously carried to:  p.m.  Introduce for first reading and read by title only ORDINANCE NO. 24-03-A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING  SERVICES  5.  COUNCIL BUSINESS  5.1  CIVIC CENTER SOLARI PHOTOVOLTAIC AND ENERGY STORAGE Dahle Bulosan, Director of Administrative Services, and Selene Lawrence, Energy & Outreach Administrator, presented the staff report and responded to questions. Sean Crumby, Director of Project Delivery Melinda Liu, Irvine resident, spoke in support of solar photovoltaic and City Council discussion included: inquiring about provisions of the Community Workforce Agreement;, inquired about staff's contact with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers' (IBEW), as well as its involvement and receptiveness to the project; inquired about the timeline for commencement and completion of the project, as well as associated landscaping plans; inquired about plans for white paint; and inquired about the use of white paint and how well it has worked in other cities.  &s Sustainabilty, also responded to questions. energy storage at the Civic Center.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  13    City Council Minutes  February 13.2024  ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Agran, seconded by  Councilmember Kim, and unanimously carried to:  Direct the City Manager to prepare and execute al Power Purchase Agreement with TotalEnergies for a solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage microgrid at Irvine Civic Center. (Contract No. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER TRESEDER TO DISCUSS IRVINE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL EXPANSION AND UNIVERSITYHIGHSCHOOL BUS FRAMEWORK This item was agendized at the request of Councimember Treseder, who asked for City Council consideration regarding expansion of the Irvine Safe Routes to School program and the University High School  11756)  5.2  bus framework.  Oliver Chi, City Manager, responded to questions.  The following individuals spoke in supportofexpanding the program and  the bus framework:  Ghassan Saleh, Irvine resident Katherine Santoso, Irvine resident Mahsheed Hosseini, Irvine resident Matt Kramer Christine Byrd David Chandler, Irvine resident Amol Topkar Jaynita Sodhi, Irvine resident Aseet Patel Regina Tao  Meg Buchen  Ayn Craciun, Irvine resident and Sustainabilty Commissioner  City Council discussion included: noting congestion resulting from private school transportation; suggested that the study address who would administer the bus program and its sustainability; inquired about ridership data; suggested collaboration with Irvine Unified School District (IUSD); requested clarification on funding studies; noted that busses in the pilot program had quickly reached capacity with no waitlist movement; questioned who would participate in discussions with IUSD; noted the number of empty bus seats in the morning and suggested the potential of filling those seats; suggested that a study be completed by summer in time for the ensuing school year; recommended that Tustin Unified School District be involved as well!; inquired about Measure B  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  14    City Council Minutes  February 13.2024  funding from the City to IUSD, and whether such funding included bus transportation; and noted that IUSD had already conducted certain ACTION: Moved by Councimember Treseder, seconded by 1) Establish a subcommittee consisting of two City Councilmembers to conduct outreach with Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) to discuss bus transportation and safety around 2) Direct staff to conduct a study of allocating general funds to IUSD and potentially Tustin Unified School District to expand 3) Review Irvine intersections and collision data used for pedestrian and bike access to all schools within Irvine toi identify and prioritize intersections where we need to improve safety. 4) Direct staff to conduct research and outreach with IUSD parents and students to inform an evaluation of the University 5) Develop recommendations and cost protections toi improve and expand the program to better meet the needs of families. 6) Conduct outreach with school districts zoned to serve Irvine residents including IUSD, Santa Ana, Tustin, and Saddleback Unified School Districts regarding school transportation needs. 7) Direct staff to report back toi the City Council at a future meeting. ACTION: A substitute motion was made by Councimember Carroll,  studies related to the matter. Councilmember Kim, to:  their schools. bussing programs.  High School pilot program.  seconded by Mayor Khan, to:  1) Direct the City Manager to workwitha at two-member City Council Subcommittee and others who he deems appropriate to engage and collaborate with IUSD Board Members, including Boardmember Cyril Yu, and the IUSD Superintendent regarding school bussing and related funding, and collaborate with IUSD on transportation and other related studies, as well as associated costs, based on the successful implementation 2) Direct the City Manager and the IUSD Liaison and Coordinating Committee to provide a report to the City Council at the next  oft the pilot program. City Council meeting.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  15    City Council Minutes  February 13, 2024  ACTION*: Af friendly amendmentto the substitute motion was made by Vice Mayor Agran, accepted by Councilmember Carroll as the maker and Mayor Khan as the seconder, and unanimously carried  to:  1) Direct the City Manager to work with the IUSD Liaison and Coordinating Committee, and others who he deems appropriate, to engage and collaborate with IUSD Board Members, including Boardmember Cyril Yu who represents the University High School area, and the IUSD Superintendent regarding school bussing opportunities and associated funding; and collaborate with IUSD on existing and potential transportation studies, as well as related costs for these studies, based on the successful implementation of the pilot 2) Direct the City Manager and the IUSD Liaison and Coordinating Committee to provide a report to the City Council at the March  program.  12, 2024, City Council meeting.  *The friendly amendment to the substitute motion carried and takes precedence over the main and substitute motions; therefore, a vote was not taken on the main and CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER KIM TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE ROAD CONSTRUCTION COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL TO EASE TRAFFIC CONGESTION This item was agendized at the request of Councimember Kim, who asked for City Council consideration regarding the development of a comprehensive road construction communication protocol to ease traffic Melissa Haley, Director of Communications & Engagement, and Sean Crumby, Director of Project Delivery & Sustainability, provided a brief overview of the City's comprehensive road construction communication Doug Elliott, Irvine resident, spoke in support of improved communication to the public regarding construction projects. Christopher Wong expressed concern about confusion from striping and K-Rails in the Jamboree construction zone and spoke in support of  substitute motions.  5.3  congestion.  protocols.  increased lighting at that location.  Prepared byt the City Clerk's Office  16    City Council Minutes  February 13.2024  City Council discussion included: expressing appreciation to staff for outreach efforts related to construction in the City; inquired about ways to improve communication and reporting of traffic conditions; and suggested increased coordination between the City and other agencies At 11:03 p.m. following Council Business Item No. 5.3, the City Council discussed which items to consider prior to 12 midnight, and which items to defer to the February 27, 2024, City Council meeting. ACTION: By consensus of the City Council:  regarding construction notifications.  1) Continued Council Business Item Nos. 5.4, 5.5, and 5.6 to the February 27, 2024, City Council meeting. 2) Resumed consideration of public comments on non-agendized items following Council Business Item No. 5.3. 3) Approved an adjournment time of1 12 midnight. ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Councilmember Treseder, and unanimously carried to:  Direct staff to implement a policy that there be signage at least seven (7) days prior to a construction project in the impacted At 11:15 p.m., City Attorney Melching suggested that the City Council also continue the balance of Presentation Item No. 2.3. ACTION: By consensus of the City Council: Continued the balance of Presentation Item No. 2.3. Councimember Treseder left the meeting at 11:15 p.m.  areas.  5.4  CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY VICE MAYOR AGRAN TO DEDICATE THE SYCAMORE GROVE AT BOMMER CANYON This item was continued to the February 27,2 2024, City Council meeting. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER CARROLL TO DISCUSS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW This item was continued to the February 27, 2024, City Council meeting.  PRESERVE IN MEMORY OF MARY. ANN GAIDO  5.5  SOUTHERN OPEN SPACE TRAIL SYSTEM  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  17    City Council Minutes  February 13. 2024  5.6  CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER TRESEDER TO DISCUSS THE INITIATION OF A STUDY ASSESSING EXPANDED TRANSIT OPTIONS IN IRVINE This item was continued tot the February 27, 2024, City Council meeting.  PUBLIC COMMENTS. -NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS (CONTINUED)  Muath Ismail spoke in opposition to the United States providing military aid in the Middle The following individuals spoke in support of a resolution calling for a permanent cease  East. fire in Gaza:  Nasim S. Amal Oz Mona Yashruti  Sanghyuk Shin, Irvine resident and Associate Professor at UCI School of Nursing Michelle Kim Gardner, Irvine resident and member of UAW Local 2865 at UCI Mark Gradoni, Teaching Assistant at UCI and UAW Local 2865 representative  Lulu  Jehad Palestine aka Aya Mia Villegas, UCI graduate student Sadik, JUSD student Teyebeh Malakoutian  The following individuals spoke in opposition to a resolution calling for a permanent cease  fire in Gaza:  Darron L. Julie M. Robin G. Judy Y. Julia G. Inna A. Pavel Bondarchuk, Irvine resident Tina Perebikovsky Jason Garshfield Monica L.  Karen J. spoke in opposition to antisemitism, meeting protocols, and application of the  video policy.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  18    City Council Minutes  February13.: 2024  Dan K. spoke in opposition to hate and division in the community and encouraged the  City Council to find ways to bring the community together.  ADJOURNMENT  Moved by Councilmember: Kim, seconded by Mayorl Khan, and unanimously carried by those members present Councilimember Treseder absent), to adjourn the City  Council meeting at 12:02 a.m.  MAYOR OF THE CITY OF IRVINE R  Crkt  March 12, 2024  CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF IRVINE  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  19