OF IR  MINUTES CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING December 12, 2023 City Council Chamber 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606  CALL TO ORDER  The adjourned regular meeting of the Irvine City Council was called to order at 5:07 p.m. on December 12, 2023, in the City Council Chamber, Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center  Plaza, Irvine, California; Mayor Khan presiding.  ROLL CALL  Present: 5 Councimember:  Larry Agran Mike Carroll Kathleen Treseder Tammy Kim Farrah N. Khan  Councimember: Councimember: Vice Mayor: Mayor:  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Councimember Agran led the Pledge of Allegiance.  INVOCATION  Rabbi Richard Steinberg from Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot provided the invocation.  MOMENT OF SILENCE  Mayor Khan asked for a moment of silence in memory of Sandra Day O'Connor, former  Supreme Court justice, who passed away earlier in the month.    City Council Agenda 1.  December 12.2023  PRESENTATIONS  Mayor Khan noted that the following presentations would not be taking place  and would be considered at a future City Council meeting:  1.1 1.2 1.3  Commend Irvine Barclay Theatre President Jerry Mandel, Ph.D. Employee Recognition: 20 and 35 Years of Service  Irvine Valley College Presentation  Ina addition, and at the request of City Manager Chi, Mayor Khan reordered the agenda to consider the City Manager's Report, Council Business Item No. 3.1, and Announcements/Committee Reports/Council Reports prior to general public  comments on non-agendized items.  CITY MANAGER'S REPORT There was no report.  3.  COUNCIL BUSINESS  3.1 CITYCOUNCIL REORGANZATION- SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR  AND INTERIM MAYOR Mayor for the ensuing year. for the ensuing year.  Mayor Khan opened the floor for nominations for the selection of Vice Mayor Khan nominated Councilmember Agran to serve as Vice Mayor  There were no other nominations.  ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried to close the nomination period and selecrCounc.imember Agran to serve as Vice Mayor for the ensuing Mayor Khan opened the floor for nominations for the selection of Interim Councilmember Treseder nominated Councimember Kim, and Vice Mayor Agran nominated Councimember Carroll to serve as Interim  year.  Mayor for the ensuing year.  Mayor.  There were no other nominations.  Prepared byt the City Clerk's Office  2    City Council Agenda  December 12. 2023  ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Councilmember Carroll, and unanimously carried to close the By roll call vote, each member stated their preference as follows:  nomination period.  Councilmember Carroll Kim Treseder Agran Khan  Nominee Carroll Kim Kim Carroll Carroll  ACTION: Following the roll call vote, Councilmember Carroll was selected to serve as Interim Mayor for the ensuing year. Following selection of the Interim Mayor, Vice Mayor Agran and Interim Mayor Carroll expressed appreciation to their colleagues for their  respective appointments.  ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORIS/COUNCIL REPORTS  Mayor Khan  The City has partnered with Southern California Edison to provide access to XeroHome, an online tool that develops personalized plans for residents who want tor make their homes more energy efficient, lower their home energy bills, and identify local, state, and federal rebates to help make energy upgrades possible. XeroHome is available to single-family homeowners in Irvine through November For the second consecutive year, the City of Irvine earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index, which looks at how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are for LGBTQ+ people who live and work in communities nationwide. In addition, the City scored bonus points for: non- discrimination laws; municipal services, including services for LGBTQ+ youth and people living with HIV or AIDS; and inclusiveness of employment policies. Receiving a perfect score for two years in a row is a testament to the work being done within the organization and in collaboration with the community to serve the City's diverse residents in inclusive and equitable ways. For more information, visit  2024. To learn more, visit xerohome.com.  cityotirvine.org.  Prepared byt the City Clerk's Office  3    City Council Agenda  December 12, 2023  The City of Irvine was recognized as a Top Workplace in Orange County for the third consecutive year and ranked 14th among large companies with 500 or more employees in The Orange County Register's list ofTop Workplaces for 2023. Irvine was the only Orange County municipality to receive this recognition. The award, which is determined by employee feedback, speaks to the City's exemplary culture, leadership, and investment in its employees, its most valuable resource. For more information about the award and to view current job openings, visit Irvine was ranked 13th in Money's list of 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S. This year, money.com increased its focus on inclusivity, prioritizing places that offer more regional diversity, and also looked at eight other ranking factors including economic opportunity, education, and health and safety. Irvine, which was the top- ranked California city, was graded for its strengths in the local economy, quality of education, public safety, and local amenities. To learn more about the ranking, visit Mayor Khan expressed appreciation to all those in attendance, and provided a brief statement regarding the current situation in Gaza. She also noted that, as a local jurisdiction, the City's job was and continued to be to take care of the community and stand against hate; and that the City had prioritized allowing everyone in Irvine the freedom and space to safely protest, demonstrate, and express their thoughts and feelings regarding the current situation by deploying the necessary resources, including the Irvine Police Department. And finally, Mayor Khan noted that she looked forward to interfacing with leaders in both the Muslim and Jewish communities committing the intention for Irvine to be a thought leader among American cities in responding to this tragedy. Over the next few weeks, City leadership intended to convene a meeting of interfaith leaders to work  cityotirvine.org.  money.com.  with the City to identify a path forward.  Councimember Treseder  Councimember Treseder expressed appreciation to those attendance and noted the importance of the right of the public to address their elected officials. Councimember Treseder expressed appreciation to members of the Executive Team, including Carl Petersen, City Clerk; Jeff Melching, City Attorney; Oliver Chi, City Manager; and Michael Kent, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  4    City Council Agenda Councilmember Kim  December 12. 2023  Councilmember Kim also expressed her appreciation to those recognized by Every year, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) observes an increase in house fires during the holidays that often stem from leaving on stoves, burning candles, faulty holiday decorations or wiring, space heaters, and dry Christmas trees. Tips from OCFA's Holiday Safety flyer include never leaving food unattended while cooking, using flameless candles, checking for faulty wiring and overloaded outlets, and watering Christmas trees and keeping them three feet away from heat sources. Everyhome should also have access toi fire extinguishers int the kitchen and working smoke detectors. Residents are also urged to use caution when working with lithium batteries due to the high level of danger they Katie Wheeler Library will host an ornament decorating event on Monday, December18, from: 3to4 4 p.m. University Park Library will host an early New Year's Eve event on Thursday, December 28, at 11 a.m. with numerous crafts and activities. Heritage Park Library will host a Happy New Year event on Sunday, December 31, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information and to register for activities and events, visit ocpl.org and Councimember Kim's social media  Councimember Treseder.  present.  accounts. Vice Mayor Agran  Vice Mayor Agran also provided a brief statement regarding the current situation inG Gaza, and acknowledged the challenge of the City Council speaking with one voice on this matter. Vice Mayor Agran pledged to work with his colleagues and pursue actions that the City Council could potentially take regarding the matter.  Councilmember Carroll  Councimember Carroll noted that he would need to temporarily step away from the City Council meeting due to a work-related commitment, but reiterated that Irvine was one of the most integrated and diverse cities, as well as the safest city in the United States, and assured everyone that their voices would be heard. Councilmember Carroll expressed appreciation to representatives of the Islamic Center of Irvine that he met with earlier in the day; and committed to reaching out  to Rabbi Steinberg related to the invocation. Councilmember Carroll left the meeting at 5:49 p.m.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  5    City Council Agenda  December 12, 2023  PUBLIC COMMENTS-NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS  Rabbi Ciner, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to antisemitism and a cease fire Dr. Yehuda Price, Irvine resident, spoke in support of a resolution condemning  resolution. antisemitism.  Yolande spoke in opposition to Hamas and antisemitism.  Wendy B., Irvine resident, expressed appreciation to the City and Irvine Police Department (IPD) for making her feel safe, spoke in opposition to antisemitism, and requested that the Council to refrain from discourse that would promote disunity and  division.  The following individuals spoke in opposition to Hamas:  Anila Danit  Mia, high school student  RECESS  Mayor Khan recessed the City Council meeting at 5:58 p.m. RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING  Mayor Khan reconvened the City Council meeting at 6:29 p.m. and provided additional  information on how the remainder of the meeting would be conducted. PUBLIC COMMENTS- NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS (CONTINUED)  The following individuals spoke in opposition to City Council consideration on non-  municipal matters:  Dr. Gwen Hecht, Irvine resident Jamie Evans, Irvine resident Carol L. Rabbi Baruch Rock Dara Michaelson Heba D. Carina Bien-Willner 690, Irvine resident  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  6    City Council Agenda  December 12. 2023  The following individuals spoke in opposition to a resolution calling for a permanent cease  fire related to Gaza: Maya Levy  Eliana I., Irvine Unified School District student  Shira K., Irvine resident Senny B., Irvine resident Rachel R. Irvine resident Julie M, Irvine resident S.S Smith Gali H. Irvine resident Akiva H. Galina B., Irvine resident Dr. Sergey S. Dr. Lev Sadovnik, Irvine resident Janine B., Irvine resident Mason Capitano Jason Garshfield Orion Meicht Monica Déb Christina Shea, Irvine resident Dee Fox, Irvine resident S Prof. Cherol Katz David S.  Warren M., former president of Beth Jacob of Irvine Synagogue and President of  the Orange County Jewish Bar Association  Noga Raz, Orange County resident Batel Yehezkel, Irvine resident  Efrem Joelson, Irvine resident and University of California, Irvine (UCI) alumnus  The following individuals spoke in opposition to Hamas:  Keren S. Amie Levy Brother D  Tina Perebikovsky, Irvine resident  Adam T., Irvine resident and President of Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine  Harris Kershnar spoke on the perceived lack of moral equivalence between October 7  attack and the forceful response to it.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  7    City Council Agenda  December 12, 2023  The following individuals spoke in opposition to antisemitism:  Adi Gabay, Irvine resident Nicole R., Orange County resident Doron I., Irvine resident Julie H., Irvine resident Dani P., Irvine resident Noa Gross Rabbi Miriam, Irvine resident  Julie Holdaway, Chief Strategy and Learning Officer of Merage JCC  Einav A., Irvine resident, spoke in support of looking at alternative viewpoints related to The following individuals spoke in support of a resolution calling for a permanent cease  the srael-Palestine conflict. fire related to Gaza: Laila Hakeem Rehan Siddiqui Omar Mattar Shaheera Owaynat Jineen Mashayekh, Irvine resident Tasneem Mashayekh, Irvine resident Muzzie Lubna A. Zane Zeidan, Irvine resident Marwan Zeidan, Irvine resident Zakir Murtaza, Irvine resident Felicity Figueroa Amal Alkalla Mohammad T., Irvine resident Madiha Khurshid, emergency room doctor Khadija Harsolia Abdul Yousef, Irvine resident Sadia Khan Sidra Khan Lahcen Boualam Omar Zegar Mustafa Khan llene Omar Zegar Mohamed Abdul Fattah Michael Diaz Justine Embree  Zuri Rashad, University of California, Irvine (UCI) student  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  8    City Council Agenda  December 12. 2023  Asifuddin Yaseen Nour, Irvine resident Adita Arya Armaghan Rehman Eman Bermani Jyotiraditya Bhagwat E.Y. Afran Kamran  Levien Alkurd, Irvine resident Zain Yamani, Irvine resident Mohammed Hafsa Syeda Ahasan Youssef Abdelfattah Nusar Milbes, Irvine resident Haseena, local healthcare provider AK Dr. Mariam Hasan Afya Yamani Zeba Murtaza Ahmad Selena Sarah Aly Layla Nazik (Naran)  Rola Murtada, Irvine resident Samir Shreim, Irvine resident Nada Elquosey, Irvine resident Eman A. Monaem (Sarah) Farah, professor of health equity Eric Neshanian, Irvine resident Ahlia, Irvine resident Katherine W. Iphone 2 Iphone678 Y-B, Irvine resident Emad Kazi Faryal Ayesha Wazir AK Melisa Masri Dana  Angélica Mendez, University of California, Irvine (UCI) student  Sonia Uddin, Irvine resident  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  9    City Council Agenda  December 12. 2023  Mohammed Malik Iphone Aly Mohammed Ali Free Palestine Jay Dr. Amr Itzhak Roya Palestine Will Be Free Mrs. M iPhone, Irvine resident Saira Siraj  Omar Mattar spoke in support of the Palestinian community. spoke in support of Israel's right to defend itself.  Ella Murphy, Israel Defense Forces member, and Janet Rubin-Halpert, Irvine resident, Magda Newton, Irvine resident, and Sally Sanders, Laguna Beach resident, spoke in Tanya, Irvine resident, spoke in support oft the Jewish community's desire to live in peace. Janeen Hirson spoke about the cost of food waste bins provided by Waste Management and questioned whether' Waste Management should be paying residents for composting. Joanne Slobodeien, Irvine resident, spoke about feeling unsafe in the City.  opposition to Israeli policies.  Public Speaker spoke about perceived Brown Act violations, in opposition to the Irvine Police Department's investigation process of reported hate crimes, and in support of a Ayn Craciun, Chair of the Sustainability Commission, spoke in support of the City Council listening to public comments on the situation in Gaza, and expressed concern about Tiffany I. expressed appreciation for making City Council meetings more accessible; in support of activating the captions feature in Zoom and in support of updating the Access Jeremy Ficarola, Irvine resident, expressed concern regarding Councimember Carroll's Alan Meyerson, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to the absence of potential solutions  cease fire resolution.  Councimember Carroll's absence.  Irvine app, including the "how to participate" design.  absence.  regarding a cease fire, and questioned next steps.  Prepared byt the City Clerk's Office  10    City Council Agenda  December 12. 2023  Following public comments on non-agendized items, Mayor Khan expressed appreciation tot those who attended the City Council meeting, and reaffirmed her support fori the Muslim  and Jewish communities. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS  There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.  2.  CONSENT CALENDAR  Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Councilmember Treseder, and unanimously carried by those members present Councilmember Carroll absent), to approve City Council Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2.1  through 2.11. 2.1  MINUTES ACTION:  Approved the minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council and regular joint meeting with the City of Irvine as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency held on November  14, 2023.  2.2  COMMENDATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS  ACTION: Ph.D. Month."  1) Commended Irvine Barclay Theatre President Jerry Mandel, 2) Proclaimed December 2023, as Impaired Driving Prevention 3) Proclaimed December 23, 2023, as "Inheritance and Innovation  of Chinese Classical Cultural Day."  2.3  WARRANT AND WIRE TRANSFER RESOLUTION  ACTION:  Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 23-101 - 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  2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR  ACTION:  Approved the proposed 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  11    City Council Agenda  December 12. 2023  2.5  FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FIRST QUARTER BUDGET UPDATE  ACTION: Update.  Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2023-24 First Quarter Budget FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT  2.6  ACTION:  Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 23-102 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF IRVINE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OFIRVINE  2.7  ACTION:  1) Approved the development and implementation of a Legislative Affairs Program for the City of Irvine, as defined by the 2) Authorized the establishment of an Ad Hoc City Council Legislative Affairs Subcommittee for 2024. 3) Directed and authorized staff to produce an updated 2024 Legislative Platform and return to the City Council. ADOPTION OF REQUISITE RESOLUTIONS TO COMPLY WITH STATE MANDATED CHANGES IN SICK LEAVE LAW FOR PART TIME EMPLOYEES AND UPDATING EXISTING JOB TITLES TO  Legislative Affairs Policy.  2.8  REFLECT CURRENT PRACTICE  ACTION:  1) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 23-103 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION POLICY FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-63, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES 2) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 23-104 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION POLICY FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND NON- REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-62, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES DECEMBER 12, 2023  DECEMBER 12, 2023  Prepared byt the City Clerk's Office  12    City Council Agenda  December 12. 2023  3) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 23-105 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION POLICY FOR THE CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-61, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES 4) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 23-106 - 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 UNDERSTANDING, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT 5) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 23-107 - 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), MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT INCLUDES DECEMBER 12, 2023 6) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 23-108 - 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 ALL PREVIOUS IPEA MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING, EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD THAT 7) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 23-109  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY GRADE ORDER STRUCTURE AND SALARY RANGES FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-75,  DECEMBER 12, 2023  ALL  PREVIOUS  ICEA  MEMORANDUMS  OF  INCLUDES DECEMBER 12, 2023  AND  SUPERSEDING  ALL  PREVIOUS  ASAP  INCLUDES DECEMBER 12, 2023  WHICH IS INCONSISTENT THEREWITH  2.9  IRVINE RECOVERY FUNDS ALLOCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY  INITIATIVES ACTION:  Approved the appropriation of $1,050,000 Irvine Recovery Fund  (Fund 014) for sustainability initiatives.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  13    City Council Agenda  December 12. 2023  2.10 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-25 AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 8 OF TITLE 6 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO POLLUTION AND NOISE  ACTION:  Read by title only, second reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 23-25 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 8 OF TITLE 6 OF THE IRVINE MUNICIPAL CODE Approved 4-0 by those members present Councilmember  RELATING TO POLLUTION AND NOISE  Carroll absent).  2.11 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND GRANT NOMINATIONS  ACTION:  1) Approved Councimember Carroll's request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nomination for Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee in the amount of $1,770 in support of 2) Approved Councilmember Treseder's request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nomination for Westerners the First People of Earth Mother Payômkawichum Kaàmalam in the amount of $5,000 in support of program costs. (Contract No. 3) Authorized the City Manager to prepare and sign a funding agreement for the organizations listed above.  program costs. (Contract No. 11747)  11748)  4.  PUBLIC HEARINGS  4.1  APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND MASTER PLAN FOR 82 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS WITHIN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 4 (CADENCE PARK) OF THE GREAT PARK NEIGHBORHOOD5, PLANNING AREA 51 (GREATPARK) Mayor Khan opened the public hearing at 10:37 p.m.  Bill Rodrigues, Principal Planner, presented the staff report and responded to questions. Stephanie Frady, Planning Administrator, was Kory Lynch, on behalf of Five Point Communities, provided a brief  also available for questions. overview of the proposed project.  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  14    City Council Agenda  December 12. 2023  Philip Pham, resident of Great Park Neighborhoods, provided a brief presentation regarding his appeal of the proposed project. Jennifer Chan, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed project based on overcrowding of schools and increase in traffic. David Lingerfelt, Irvine resident, and Ahlia, Irvine resident, spoke in Lisa, Irvine resident, spoke in support of growth, but suggested that the City Council consider its residents when making decisions. City Council discussion included: inquiring about whether trailers at the nearby school site were permanent and potential noise impacts from their respective air conditioning units; questioned the status and timeline of the development and operation of retail, food, and beverage at Great Park in relation to development of homes; and inquired about whether Irvine United School District has taken a position for or against the ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Councilmember Treseder, and unanimously carried by those members present Councimember Carroll absent) to close the ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Agran, seconded by Mayor Khan, and unanimously carried by those members present  opposition due to overcrowding and lack of retail.  project.  public hearing at 11:11 p.m.  Councimember Carroll absent) to:  1) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-110-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL BY PHILLIP PHAM AND AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 19276 (FILE NO. 00899644-PTI) TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 15 ACRES INTO 82 NUMBERED LOTS AND 15 LETTERED LOTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOME PURPOSES; LOCATED WITHIN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 40F GREAT PARK NEIGHBORHOODS IN PLANNING AREA 2) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-111 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL BY PHILLIP PHAM AND AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE MASTER PLAN 00909194-PMP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 82 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL UNITSWITHINTRACT19276; INCLUDINGAN  51 (GREAT PARK)  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  15    City Council Agenda  December 12. 2023  ALTERNATIVE REAR YARD SETBACK STANDARD FOR ONE LOT AND ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF FROM THE VISITOR PARKING DISTANCE STANDARD; LOCATED WITHIN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 4 OF GREAT PARK NEIGHBORHOODS IN PLANNING AREA 51 (GREAT PARK) 3) Direct the City Manager to provide monthly progress reports on Great Park retail to the Great Park Board, City Council, and 4) Direct staff to waive appeal fees charged to the appellant in AMEND CHAPTER 3-39, CANNABIS RELATED USES, COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES, DELIVERIES, AND CULTIVATION PROHIBITED, OF THE IRVINE. ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO MEDICINAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES Mayor Khan opened the public hearing at 11:24 p.m.  members of the public. connection to the appeal.  4.2  Bill Bingham, Police Lieutenant, presented the staff report and Dee Fox, Irvine resident, inquired about which Planning Commissioner City Council discussion included: requesting clarification regarding the need to adopt for compliance with state law and not opening up the City ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Councilmember Treseder, and unanimously carried by those members present Councilmember Carroll absent), to close the ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Treseder, seconded by Councilmember Kim, and unanimously carried by those members  responded to questions.  voted against the item and the reason for doing sO.  tor major cannabis retail trade.  public hearing at 11:30 p.m.  present Councimember Carroll absent), to:  Introduce for first reading and read by title only ORDINANCE NO. 23-26 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 00917178-PZC TO AMEND CHAPTER 3-39, CANNABIS RELATED USES, COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES, DELIVERIES, AND CULTIVATION PROHIBITED, OF THE IRVINE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO MEDICINAL  CANNABIS BUSINESSES  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  16    City Council Agenda 5.  December 12. 2023  COUNCIL BUSINESS  5.1 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MAYOR KHAN TO DISCUSS  A ZERO WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM  This item was agendized at the request of Mayor Khan, who asked for City Council consideration to direct staff to initiate a Zero Waste Program int the City of Irvine to achieve 100% recycling of plastics and work with community partners to ensure there are easily accessible recycling bins Hoiyin Ip, Irvine resident, spoke in support of a zero-waste recycling program, and suggested including a variety of experts to explain the life  available at all Citywide commercial retail centers.  cycle of waste in the environment. There was no City Council discussion.  ACTION: Moved by Mayor Khan, seconded by Vice Mayor Agran, and unanimously carried by those members present  Councimember Carroll absent), to:  Direct staff to work with Waste Management and other groups to provide a presentation on how they are handling recyclable plastics and how they are assuring that recyclable plastics are being repurposed; and work with community partners to ensure there are recycling bins available and easily accessible at all CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER AGRAN REGARDING NOTIFICATION TO ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY (OCPA) THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO WITHDRAW This item was agendized at the request of Vice Mayor Agran, who asked for City Council consideration to notify the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) that the City intended to withdraw from the agency. Don Geller, Irvine resident, spoke in support of OCPA adjusting rates to The following individuals spoke in support of the City withdrawing from  Citywide commercial retail centers.  5.2  FROM THE. AGENCY  ac competitive level. OCPA:  Harvey Liss, Irvine resident Michelle Johnson, Irvine resident Dee Fox, Irvine resident  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  17    City Council Agenda  December 12. 2023  Thei following individuals spoke in opposition to the City withdrawing from  OCPA:  Doug Elliott, Irvine resident Jeremy Ficarola, Irvine resident Ayn Craciun, Climate Action Campaign  City Council discussion included: clarifying OCPA's operational and financial status, rates, and delivery of renewable energy; noted the importance of the agency providing information related to fines and delivering what was promised; and questioned the assertions of cleaner  electricity at cheaper prices.  ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Agran to:  Direct that no later than December 29, 2023, the City Manager, on behalf of the City Council, shall give notice oft the City's withdrawal from the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) pursuant to Section 6.1.2 of the OCPA Joint Powers Agreement, with the withdrawal to be effective on July 1, 2024, the start of OCPA's next fiscal year; and that the notice shall be provided to the Authority and each party to the Joint Powers Agreement and shall advise that the City of Irvine's withdrawal received an affirmative vote of the majority of the City Council of the City of Irvine.  The motion failed for lack of second.  ADJOURNMENT  Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Councilmember Treseder, and unanimously carried by those members present Councilmember Carroll absent),  toa adjourn the meeting at 12:07 a.m.  E2 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF IRVINE  Capk CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF IRVINE  January 23. 2024  Prepared by the City Clerk's Office  18