OF IR MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 23, 2024 City Council Chamber 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Irvine City Council was called to order at 4:02 p.m. on July 23, 2024, in the City Council Chamber, Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, California; Vice Mayor Agran presiding. ROLL CALL Present: 4 Councimember: Mike Carroll Tammy Kim Kathleen Treseder Larry Agran Farrah N. Khan Councimember: Councimember: Vice Mayor: Absent: 1 Mayor: Following roll call, Vice Mayor Agran noted that Mayor Khan was ill and would not be in attendance. RECESS Vice Mayor Agran recessed the City Council meeting at 4:03 p.m. RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Vice Mayor Agran reconvened the City Council meeting at 5:05 p.m. City Council Minutes July23,2024 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councimember Treseder led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Pastor Muriu Makumi from Mariners Church provided the invocation. 1. PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Irvine Valley College Vice Mayor Agran introduced Dr. John Hernandez, President of Irvine Valley College (IVC), who provided a brief overview ofIVC's mission and programs through its partnership with the City of Irvine. Mona and Teyebeh Malakoutian spoke in support of the value that Irvine Valley College provides to the community. City Council discussion included: expressing appreciation for the opportunities provided by the college; and suggested the enhancement By consensus of the members present (Mayor Khan absent), of IVC's partnership with the City. received and filed. 1.2 One Irvine Workforce Summer Program Wendy Brown, Human Resources Manager, provided an overview ofthe One Irvine Workforce Summer Program, and responded to questions. City Council discussion included: inquiring about funding sources and By consensus of the members present (Mayor Khan absent), continuation of the program. received and filed. PUBLIC COMMENTS -NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Susan Sayre, Irvine resident, expressed appreciation to the City Council and staff for a new Orange County Transportation Authority bus stop bench near Regents Point, and in support of the Cityworking with the University of California, Irvine, Anteater transportation Eplanet Thunderstriker spoke in support of accountability and oversight in the music system to provide residents additional opportunities for activities. industry. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 2 City Council Minutes July23.2024 "Recall Tammy" spoke in support of the investigation of hate claims and in opposition to the mischaracterization of a recent protest held outside a synagogue in Los Angeles. Alan Meyerson, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to recent verbal attacks against Vice EJ spoke in opposition to a proposed sister city relationship between Irvine and Gaza Jason Garshfield spoke in opposition to damaged posters being displayed in the City Michael Diaz spoke in opposition to Islamophobia and behavior shown by certain Konstantin Evchenko, Irvine resident, spoke in support of Irvine CONNECT. Mayor Agran and Irvine Community News & Views. City. related to the conflict ini the Middle East. members of the City Council. Parrisa spoke in support of protection of the Great Park Farmers Market from outside competitors and expediting maintenance of the Bosque area. Concerned" spoke in support of saving reserve funds for emergencies. Robin Gurien spoke in support ofi increased transparency pertaining to Irvine Community (949) ***-*149 spoke in opposition to a perceived lack of transparency at the City Council "Citizens for Transparency" spoke in opposition to hate and intimidation in the Council Chamber, a proposed sister city relationship between Irvine and Gaza City, and a perceived lack of transparency in relation to Vice Mayor Agran's proposal for use of Gordon spoke in opposition to a perceived lack of transparency in relation to Vice Mayor Mona spoke 1) in support of comments made by Alan Meyerson; 2) in opposition to the mischaractenization of a recent protest outside a synagogue in Los Angeles; 3) in opposition to Councimember Kim's memorandum regarding use of reserve funds, Julie Tapp, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to an irregular process for use of reserve News & Views. meeting of July 9, 2024. reserve funds. Agran's proposal for use of reserve funds. and 4) in opposition to slamophobia. funds and donation of funds to groups based outside of the City. Michael Wauschek spoke in opposition to Israeli military policy. Shaimaa spoke in opposition to Israeli military policy and recent actions by Councimember Kim. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 3 City Council Minutes July23.2024 Julie H. spoke in opposition to the lack of public noticing regarding fund allocations that took place at the City Council meeting of July 9, 2024, and the characterization of Irvine Sarah spoke in opposition to Councimember Kim's proposal to fund secured parking for Community News & Views as an independent newspaper. sworn personnel instead of The Cube in Santa Ana. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT There was no report. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTSICOUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Kim Registration will open on August 5 for the Orange County Fire Authority's fifth annual Girls Empowerment Camp. Through carefully crafted messages and interactive real life firefighting scenarios, participants will discover the strength to overcome obstacles and embrace new opportunities. The camp will run from As the City's representative to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District, Councimember Kim noted that mosquito season is underway and encouraged residents to prevent the spread of disease by discarding any standing water around their properties. For more information, contact the Office of September 28-29. For more information, visit joinocfa.org. Councimember Kim or visit ocvector.org. Councimember Carroll Councilmember Carroll expressed appreciation to Boy Scout Andrew Park and Boy Scout Troop 1747, for a recent Eagle Scout project. Park's contributions to Sierra Vista Middle School included leading his troop and dozens of volunteers in installing gardens, building a redwood bench, and creating two beautiful murals that reflect the heritage and the future of Irvine. Vice Mayor Agran Members oft the public are invited to submit photos of their pets as part of the Irvine Animal Care Center (IACC) annual Photo Fundraiser, which helps provide top-tier care and life-saving programs. Photo submissions will be accepted August 1-31. Those interested can submit their favorite photo of their pet online and vote for their pet's photo. Family and friends are also encouraged to do sO. All eligible photos with a minimum of five votes by the end of the contest will be included in the 2025 IACC wall calendar, and the top 13 winners will have their pets featured with a full-page photo in the calendar. The entry fee is $25 per photo and votes are $1 each. To enter and/or cast a vote, visit rvneanimas.orgpnotorundraiser. In addition, the IACC has joined the annual Clear the Shelters adoption event in partnership with the NBC and Telemundo stations of NBC Universal to help Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 4 City Council Minutes July23.2024 animals in need find forever homes. Adoption fees are $20 for all cats, kittens, puppies, and dogs, and adoption fees will be waived for all small animals from August 10 through September 9. For more information on the adoption process Members of the public are invited to join the Irvine Police Department for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex. Attendees will have an opportunity to get to know their Irvine police officers and Orange County Fire. Authority firefighters, and enjoy a fun evening that includes: police and fire vehicles on display; activities, games, and face painting; photo opportunities and giveaways; and food trucks. In addition, attendees are invited to bring non-perishable food items to support the local nonprofit organization, Families Forward. Fori more information, calls 949-724-7042. Members of the public are invited to participate in the Collectible Card Challenge ino celebration of Park and Recreation Month. Throughout July and the first week of August, residents can collect 17 unique cards representing the City's nationally ranked parks and facilities, along with a bonus card available to residents who ride the free Irvine CONNECT shuttle. Upon collection of at least eight cards, participants can present them at the City Hall reception desk to receive an exclusive Park and Recreation Month pin. For more information, visit Members of the public are invited to attend Great Park Live on Thursday, July 25, for Irvine Nights, with Nirvanna Tribute. The first summer concert at Mike Ward Community Park-Woodbridge will take place on Saturday, July 27, with 80s band, The Reflexx. Pacific Symphony's Rhapsody in Blue at 100 will take place on Saturday, July 27, at Great Park Live. To view the complete schedule for Great Park Live, visit greatparklve.com. For information on concerts at Mike Ward Community Park - Woodbridge, visit alyotivane.orgsumme, Those visiting the park on weekends can purchase food and beverages at The Layover, open weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and located at the Terraced Lawn within the Great Park Sports Complex. The venue also offers free games and inflatable slides and to view available animals, visit vineanimalisorgadop. tyohrvine.org/parks. for children. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS City Manager Chi announced thati the public hearing for Public Hearing Item No. 3.1 (2045 General Plan) Update would be opened for City Council and public feedback, and subsequently continued to the August 13, 2024, City Council meeting upon the return of In addition, with concurrence from Councilmember Treseder, Council Business Item No. 4.1 (Modifications to City Lobbying Ordinance) was continued to the August 13, 2024, Mayor Khan. City Council meeting. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 5 City Council Minutes 2. July 23.2024 CONSENT CALENDAR Prior to adoption of the Consent Calendar, the following individuals spoke on the following: Item 2.2 Susan Sayre, Irvine resident, spoke in support of City Council consideration and "Recall Tammy - Hope" spoke in opposition to attacks on disabled Palestinians. The following individuals spoke in support of the Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day and American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month awareness of Americans with disabilities in all its decisions. proclamations: Dillon Foster Mae Ali Mona Michael Diaz spoke in opposition to the views of certain City Councimembers regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day and American The following individuals spoke in support of the American Muslim Appreciation Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month proclamations. and Awareness Month proclamation: Sadik Premjee, Irvine resident Teyebeh Malakoutian Ayesha Wazir Sarah spoke in support of the American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month proclamation and in opposition to inclusion of a quote from the Anti- Defamation League in Councimember Kim's memorandum relating to the City's Tiffany, Irvine resident, spoke in support of the Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day proclamation and noted opportunities for improvement. (949) ***-*360 spoke in opposition to violence in the world and divisiveness Lulu Hammad presented a video regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act "www dot recaltammykim do" spoke in opposition to use of tax funds to cause reserve policy. caused by proclaiming months for certain groups. Awareness Day Proclamation. disability in the Palestinian population. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 6 City Council Minutes July:23.2024 Moved by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by Councilmember: Kim, and unanimously carried by those members present (Mayor Khan absent), to approve City Council Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2.1 through 2.7. 2.1 MINUTES ACTION: Approved the minutes of a regular meeting oft the City Council and regular joint meeting with the City of Irvine as Successor Agency to the dissolved Irvine Redevelopment Agency held on June 25, 2024. 2.2 COMMENDATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS ACTION: Champions. Awareness Day." and Awareness Month." 1) Commended the U19 Strikers FC Irvine as MLS NEXT Cup 2) Proclaimed July 26, 2024, as "Americans with Disabilities Act 3) Proclaimed August 2024, as "American Muslim Appreciation 4) Proclaimed August 4, 2024, as "BAPS Day." WARRANT AND WIRE TRANSFER RESOLUTION 2.3 ACTION: Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 24-48 - 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 APPROVAL TO INCREASE MICROSOFT 365 LICENSING COST TO AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,145,630 FOR FY 24-25 BE PAID 2.4 AND FY: 25-26 ACTION: 1) Approved to spend $1,145,630 in FY 24-25 with Dell Inc. for 2) Approved to spend $1,145,630 in FY 25-26 with Dell Inc. for 3) Delegated authority to the City Manager to effectuate any Microsoft 365 Licensing. Microsoft 365 Licensing. Microsoft licensing updates or renewals. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 7 City Council Minutes July23.2024 2.5 RESOLUTIONS OF INTENTION TO INITIATE CHANGE PROCEEDINGS AND DESIGNATE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 14, AUTHORIZE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES, AND INCUR BONDED NDEBTEDNESS ACTION: 1) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 24-49 - 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, MPROVEMENT AREA NO. 14, WITHIN CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES 2) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 24-50-AF 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. 14 OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) 2.6 PURCHASE OF A SPONSORSHIP FOR THE IRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION "SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE'EVENT ACTION: Approved the purchase of a Gold sponsorship for the November 9, 2024 Irvine Public Schools Foundation "Spirit of Excellence" COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND GRANT NOMINATIONS fundraising event at a cost of $12,500. 2.7 ACTION: 1) Approved Councimember Carroll's request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nominations to the following a. Working Wardrobes ($5,000) (Contract No. 11844) b. Irvine Historical Society ($5,000) (Contract No. 11845) Pretend City Children's Museum 5,000/ContractNo. d. Families Forward ($5,000) (Contract No. 11847) 2) Authorized the City Manager to prepare and sign funding agreements for the organizations listed above. organizations in support of program costs: 11846) Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 8 City Council Minutes July/23,2024 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1 2045 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE Vice Mayor Agran opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m., noting a truncated version of the presentation and subsequent continuation ofthe Alyssa Matheus, Principal Planner, presented the staff report and responded to questions. Oliver Chi, City Manager, Jeff Melching, City Attorney, and Marika Poynter, Manager of Planning Services, were also Susan Sayre, Irvine resident, spoke in support of allocating at least 15% ofaffordable housing int the! low-and very low-income categories as ADA compliant and accessible with occupancy limited to disabled residents, and in support of having an Irvine circulation only public transportation system in place for disabled passengers prior to construction of new Adam Wood, Building Industry Association, noted that the General Plan Update was a planning document and not a production document, and spoke in support of the City Council providing itself with flexibility to Gang Chen, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to amending the The following individuals spoke in support of Option 1 to build up to item to the. August 13, 2024, City Council meeting. available for questions. housing. maintain local control. General Plan. 57,656 housing units: Dillon Foster James Hwang Alex Lewis, Irvine resident Sohrob Habibi, Irvine resident Miles Huntley-Fenner Krishan Patel tob build up to 57,656 units. Melisa Masri Commissioner Sylvia Walker, Irvine resident Kyler Chin, University of California, Irvine student Leeza Bondarchuk, Irvine Valley College student Youssef Kaddeche, Irvine resident, spoke in support of Option 1 Doug Elliott, Irvine resident and Community Services Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 9 City Council Minutes July 23. 2024 Tomas Castro Jeremy, Irvine resident Kyle Brodie, Irvine resident Mona Shareen Young, Irvine resident and Finance Commissioner, spoke in support of adhering to the existing Master Plan and not bowing to Steven Alves, Irvine resident, spoke in support of responsibly managed Suzanne Stopani, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to 57,000 new housing units in the City and in support of delaying a decision to allow Parrisa spoke in support of postponing a decision until after the City Anon inquired about City Council consideration of housing fori the middle class, and in support of considering the impacts of future growth on schoois, utility grids, and distributing new housing across all districts. Sarah, Irvine resident, spoke in support of affordable housing. Im spoke in support of affordable housing for low- and middle-income Ryan Dack spoke in support of the General Plan Update to preserve City Council discussion included: inquiring about the timeline for submission to the state; noted the large amount of affordable housing in Irvine in comparison to other Orange County cities; inquired about the City's ability to provide infrastructure to absorb growth; questioned the possibility of additional collaboration with the state; inquired about Environmental Impact Report (EIR) certification; questioned potential air quality and traffic impacts; and inquired about the Airport Land Use pressure from the State. growth and in opposition to state housing mandates. for further study and feedback from residents. Council transitions to districting. families. open space and local control. Commission review and override process. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 10 City Council Minutes July 23.2024 ACTION: Moved by Councimember Carroll, seconded by Vice Mayor 1) Continue the public hearing to August 13, 2024, at 5 p.m. or 2) Direct staff to prepare and agendize a resolution initiating the override process for the Airport Land Use Commission's June 20, 2024, determination that the addition of 15,000 units in Planning Areas 36 and 19 is inconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan for consideration at the August 13, Agran, to: soon thereafter. 2024, City Council meeting. Prior to a vote, it was suggested that the motion above be bifurcated. ACTION*: At friendly amendment was made by Vice Mayor Agrana as the seconder, accepted by Councilmember Carroll as the maker, and unanimously carried by those members present (Mayor Khan absent), to: Direct staff to prepare and agendize a resolution initiating the override process for the Airport Land Use Commission's June 20, 2024, determination that the addition of 15,000 units in Planning Areas 36 and 19i is inconsistent with the. Airport Environs Land Use Plan for consideration at the August 13, 2024, City Council The friendly amendment to the main motion carried and takes precedence over the ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kim, seconded by Councilmember Treseder, and unanimously carried by those meeting. main motion; therefore, a vote was not taken ont the main motion. members present (Mayor Khan absent), to: Continue the public hearing to August 13, 2024, at 5 p.m. or soon ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE FOR BROADBAND BATCH PERMIT ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by Vice Mayor Agran, and unanimously carried by those members present thereatter. 3.2 PROCESSING UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 965 (Mayor Khan absent), to: Continue the public hearing to. August 13, 2024, at 5 p.m. or soon thereafter. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 11 City Council Minutes 4. July23.2024 COUNCIL BUSINESS 4.1 MODIFICATIONS TO CITYLOBBYING ORDINANCE This item was continued to the August 13, 2024, City Council meeting. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND THE CITY OF IRVINE FOR TRANSFER OF LIBRARY SERVICES AND Chris Slama, Director of Community Services, presented the staff report and responded to questions. Oliver Chi, City Manager, also responded The following individuals spoke in support ofwithdrawal fromi the Orange See Additions and Deletions (page 6). 4.2 PROPERTY TAX EXCHANGE to questions. County Public Library system: Max Razmjoo, recent high school graduate Ryan Horio, University of California, Los Angeles student Kate Kim, Orange County School of the Arts student Nicky Kim, high school student in Irvine Desmond Thai, Pepperdine University student Melisa Masri Im spoke in support of the City withdrawing from the Orange County Public Library system, the addition of tool-lending and artisan-lending libraries, and exploration of purchase of library properties and/or early Doug Elliott, Irvine resident and Community Services Commissioner, spoke in support ofi improving the City's libraries and expressed concern City Council discussion included: inquiring about facility ownership with respect to the Heritage Park and University Park Libraries; questioned the cost of the lease at the University Park Library (UPL) and tenant improvements over five years; inquired about library availability in South Irvine; discussed the potential for early lease termination for UPL and seeking alternative space; inquired about the availability of library services in other cities, inter-library loans, and financial contributions to the County library system; questioned plans for current County library employees and a City staffing plan; discussed the transition and governance structure; inquired about the timeline for implementation and certain milestones; and questioned plans for Katie Wheeler Library. termination of leases. about the closure of the Katie Wheeler Library. Prepared byt the City Clerk's Office 12 City Council Minutes July23.2024 ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Agran, seconded by Councilmember Kim, and unanimously carried by those members 1) Approve the Agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Irvine for Transfer of Library Services (Contract No. 11848), authorize the City Manager to prepare reports, issue notices, and complete such steps as necessary to implement said agreement, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease for the University Park Library of up tot five (5)y years, with the goal of negotiating a shorter-term lease if possible (Contract No. 11850), as amended, to include revisions to insurance provisions for the lease specified int the Errata memo 2) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, NOTIFYING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE OF THE CITY OF IRVINE'S INTENT TO WITHDRAW FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY FREE LIBRARY SYSTEM EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025, PURSUANT 3) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AGREEING TO THE TRANSFER OF TAXES BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND CITY OF IRVINE PURSUANT TO REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 99 4) Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-53 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF COMPENSATION RESOLUTIONS AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. .24- 38, WHICH IS INCONSISTENT THEREWITH 5) Approve a budget adjustment appropriating $886,965 from the Asset Management Plan (Fund 002) to fund a City Librarian and consultant services to assist with library transitional period and architectural services, with those funds set to be repaid from future library funds that the City will receive as part oft the 6) Direct staff to expeditiously explore the transformation of the University Community Park grounds for a new University Park present (Mayor Khan absent), to: dated July 23, 2024. TO EDUCATION CODE SECTION 19104 operational transition. Library site. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 13 City Council Minutes July23.2024 4.3 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER TRESEDER TO DISCUSS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CICLOIRVINE This item was agendized at the request of Councimember Treseder, who asked for City Council consideration for the establishment of AS AN ANNUAL EVENT Ciclolrvine as an annual event. Melisa Masri spoke in support. City Council discussion included: inquiring about seeking grants and other funding opportunities; and suggested holding the event in different ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Treseder, seconded by Councilmember Carroll, and unanimously carried by those locations each year. members present (Mayor Khan absent), to: Direct the City Managert to establish Ciclolrvine as an annual event with the option of varying the event route; and pursue sponsorship, grant, and other funding opportunities. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by Councilmember Treseder, and unanimously carried by those members present (Mayor Khan absent), to adjourn the meeting at 10:02 p.m. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF IRVINE a Caks CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF IRVINE September 10, 2024 Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 14