OF IR MINUTES CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 1971 January 14, 2025 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 5:10 p.m. on January 14, 2025, in the City Council Chamber, Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, California; Mayor Agran presiding. ROLL CALL Present: 6 Councimember: Mike Carroll William Go Melinda Liu James Mai Kathleen Treseder Larry Agran Councimember: Councimember: Councimember: Councimember: Mayor: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Go led the Pledge of Allegiance. MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Agran requested a moment of silence in memory of Kevin Skinner, a Fire Apparatus Engineer who served with the Orange County Fire. Authority for over 25 years; the 14 people killed in New Orleans in a New Year's Day terror attack; former President Jimmy Carter; and those who lost their lives in the recent Los Angeles County wildfires. City Council Minutes January 14, 2025 NVOCATION/DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. RECOGNITION Mayor Agran presented a brief video highlighting excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "IH Have a Dream" speech. PRESENTATIONS 1. Prior to Mayor Agran presenting the proclamations, the following individuals spoke in support of the proclamation recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Mona Jason Garshfield, Irvine resident 1.1 Proclaim January 13, 2025, as "Korean American Day" Mayor Agran introduced Matt Kern, District Director on behalf of Representative Dave Min, and representatives from several Korean American organizations, and presented a proclamation recognizing Proclaim January 20, 2025, as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day" Mayor Agran introduced representatives from several organizations, and presented a proclamation recognizing January 20, 2025, as "Dr. January 13, 2025, as "Korean American Day." 1.2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day." PUBLIC COMMENTS -I NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Wing Chow, Irvine resident, expressed his appreciation and support of the new City Susan Sayre, Irvine resident, spoke in support of updates to Irvine's housing design policies, codes, and ordinances to make units more accessible to residents with Larry Torres spoke in support of painting street names on bridges to assist with the Amy B. referenced a Los Angeles Times article about the recent Orange County Hate Crime Report; spoke in support of the City's hate crime reporting system; and spoke in opposition to the occurrence of hate incidents and hateful disruptions at City Council Council. disabilities. identification of such streets for bicycle path users. meetings. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 2 City Council Minutes January 14. 2025 Carol spoke in support of transparency in government; spoke in opposition to Irvine Community News and Views (ICNV); and spoke in support of City enforcement of Fair Wendy congratulated the recently elected and re-elected members of the City Council Sandi L. expressed appreciation to the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) for its assistance in fighting the Los Angeles County fires and provided information on how to Julie H. congratulated the recently elected Councimembers and spoke in opposition to Staci K. expressed appreciation to OCFA for its assistance in fighting the Los Angeles County fires and spoke in support of enforcement of decorum at City Council meetings. Julie M. congratulated the recently elected Councilmembers; and spoke in support of the enforcement of decorum, limiting public testimony to matters within the body's subject matter jurisdiction, and the appointment of representatives for groups of speakers. Ralph Futch, Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Community Advisory Committee Mona spoke in opposition to alleged misstatements by other members of the public and the behavior of Councimembers in attendance at a recent Democrats of Greater Irvine Jason Garshfield, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to minimal notice from Irvine Company regarding carport painting without the provision of alternate parking arrangements or rent abatement, and the lack of traffic safety measures by the company Harvey Liss, Irvine resident, spoke in support of all Councimember actions serving the Political Practices Commission (FPPC) codes and rules. and expressed concern about Mayor Agran's priorities. make donations to OCFA firefighters. ICNV. Member, spoke in support of energy sustainability and the OCPA. meeting. two years after a fatal incident. public interest. Melisa Masri, Irvine resident, spoke in support of OCPA. Alan Meyerson, Irvine resident, spoke in support of Councilmember collaboration. Karen spoke in support of Councimembers exhibiting humility, listening, learning, Pam Wykoff offered condolences related to death and destruction from the fires in Los Angeles County and spoke in support of enhanced fire prevention measures. empathy, passion, respect, and integrity. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 3 City Council Minutes January 14, 2025 Barbara Boarnet, Irvine resident, congratulated the recently elected Councimembers, expressed appreciation to firefighters, spoke in support of Irvine remaining in OCFA, and Galina Bukh spoke in support of the condemnation of hate speech by Councilmembers Dee Fox, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to OCPA and claims of ICNV ownership by Eric Neshanian, Irvine resident, spoke in support of a City poet laureate program; spoke in opposition to former Councimember Kim's perceived inaction related to the inclusion of Farsi ballots in the upcoming Special Municipal Election; and in opposition to contradictions in previous actions by Mayor Agran related to his support for Dr. Martin Sarah spoke in opposition to former Councimember Kim's alleged interference with spoke in opposition to ICNV. and First Amendment free speech protections. Mayor Agran. Luther King, Jr. Day. petitioning conducted by members of the public. CITY MANAGERS REPORT City Manager Chi noted the increased volume of questions from members of the public related to the Los Angeles County fires, and subsequently introduced Bobby Simmons, Manager of Emergency Services, who provided a brief overview of the City's wildfire City Council discussion included: noting ongoing efforts to update evacuation and preparedness plans; referenced prior wildfire evacuations and outcomes in the City; expressed appreciation to firefighters, police officers, and other first responders; noted concerns related to insurance implications; suggested improving accessibility of information on the City website and enhancing community engagement; and reiterated preparedness efforts. the importance of preparedness by residents. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORISICOUNCL REPORTS Councimember Go Councimember Go noted his recent bicycle commute from Council District 2 to Irvine City Hall that took less time than traveling by automobile. Members of the public interested in commuting by alternate transportation are invited to ask questions regarding his extensive bicycle commuting experience and watch a short video of his ride via his official Instagram account, @willamgoirvine. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 4 City Council Minutes January 14. 2025 Councilmember Go's recent attendance at various events included: An meeting with the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Government Affairs The Chinese American Association of Orange County's Lunar New Year The Modern Makers Mart at Woodbury Town Center, at which time Councimember Go presented his first certificate of recognition to Hello Kitty. Modern Makers Mart is a free community space that features handmade items, local foods and live music, and will return to Woodbury Upcoming events include UCI's Lunar New Year Celebration, the Portola High School Proms concert, and Advance Beauty College's Tet Lunar New Year's Eve team; Celebration Gala at the Barclay Theatre; and Town Center on February 8 and 9. Celebration. Councilmember Treseder Councimember Treseder provided an update on the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), which includes a setup of weekly meetings with Chief Executive Officer Joe Mosca and City Manager Chi to facilitate communication. OCPA will begin moving Irvine's 100% Renewable Choice customers to Basic Choice on February 1and will finish on February 28, and OCPA customers have been notified oft the transition via e-mail. OCPA began sending out mail notifications on January 10. OCPA will send a secondary notification mailer to customers after February Southern California Edison (SCE) anticipates reducing its generation rate price by approximately 8% this year. The generation rate price reduction will be countered bya a 43% increase in the power charge and difference adjustment. Based on this information, OCPA anticipates that there will be no change in its rate structure for the upcoming year. OCPA anticipates that it will be able to keep the 3% discount on generation rates for Basic Choice customers in comparison to SCE, but not associated fees. Smart Choice customers will pay one cent more per kilowatt hour than Basic Choice and 100% Renewable Choice customers will pay 1.5 cents more per kilowatt hour. These rates will be discussed at the next meeting of the OCPA Board of Directors on January 22 at the OCPA main facility. 28 and subsequent mailer 30 days later. Councimember Mai Councilmember Mai expressed appreciation to City Manager Chi and staff for their assistance with food distribution to families in need during and immediately following the holidays. Families in need are invited to contact Councimember Mai's office directly for information. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 5 City Council Minutes January14.2 2025 Councimember Mai expressed appreciation to residents in Irvine who have donated clothes, socks, hygienic supplies, and other needed supplies resulting from the Los Angeles County fires. Members of the public were asked to please contact Councilmember Mai's office prior to arriving with donations to City Hall in order to better coordinate delivery. Councilmember Liu Councilmember Liu's office is preparing care packages to show appreciation to Orange County Fire Authority firefighters and hand crews. Members of the public interested in assisting with this effort are invited to visit Councilmember Liu's Instagram or Facebook pages, where she will post the wish lists for these packages; and assist to conclude preparation prior to the Day of Service. Councilmember Carroll Councimember Carroll expressed his sympathy to everyone affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County, and announced that he would be requesting a presentation by City staff, the OCFA division fire chief, Irvine Chief of Police, Southern California Edison (SCE), and other organizations at an upcoming City Council meeting related to fire prevention efforts in the open spaces on the northern and southern spheres of the City, including the potential use of goats to eat and limit the overgrowth of brush and weeds; SCE's efforts to stop power transmission during days of high fire danger; and the Irvine Police Department's efforts in the successful evacuation of one-third of the City's population during the Councimember Carroll is seeking involvement in a brush-clearing event in coordination with community organizations in response to the request of some Silverado Fire. Turtle Rock residents to clear brush themselves. Mayor Agran The City ofl Irvine was awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor, ranking 11th among large companies with 500 or more employees in The Orange County Register's 17th annual list of Top Workplaces. This is the fourth consecutive year the City has received this recognition, which celebrates organizations that have built an outstanding company culture. Irvine, the only Orange County municipality among 152 companies on the list, moved up from 14th place last year. This achievement highlights the City's ongoing commitment tot fostering a respectful and collaborative environment for its employees. To learn more about the award and view current job opportunities, visit cityofirvine.org. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 6 City Council Minutes January 14. 2025 The City of Irvine is transitioning Library services from the County of Orange to a new Irvine Public Library System, allowing for a more personalized, local approach tol library services. In preparation for this transition, the City is holding a series of informational meetings, the first of which will take place on Thursday, January 30, from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. at Quail Hill Community Center. For more information, visit Inresponse to the wildfires in Los Angeles County, the City of Irvine reached out tot the City of Los Angeles to offer support and learn the best ways the Irvine community could help. For a list of organizations that are assisting victims shared by the City of Los Angeles, visit laciy/goviAstrong. To learn how to help those who have been impacted, visit yoirvmeorrnnecwes: Mayor Agran expressed appreciation to all organizations and individuals supporting reliefe efforts; tot the brave firefighters, including members of the Orange County Fire Authority, and law enforcement personnel working tirelessly to protect lives, homes, and businesses; members of the City's Emergency Management team and Irvine Police Public Information Office who have assisted with the emergency yoinme.orgLipranes, management response. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS There were no additions or deletions to the agenda. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR (ESTIMATED START TIME: 6:30 P.M.) Prior to adoption of the Consent Calendar, the following individuals spoke on the following: 2.6 Jeanne Cullen and Michelle Johnson, Irvine residents, spoke in support of the Moved by Councilmember Treseder, seconded by Councimember Liu, and unanimously carried to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2.1 through 2.10, with the exception of Consent Calendar Item No. 2.4, which was proposed lease agreement related to Katie Wheeler Library. removed for separate discussion. 2.1 MINUTES ACTION: 1) Approved the minutes of a special joint meeting of the City Council and the Great Park Board held on November 26, 2024. 2) Approved the minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council and special joint meeting with the Great Park Board held on November 26, 2024. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 7 City Council Minutes January 14, 2025 3) Approved the minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council 4) Approved the minutes of a special meeting of the City Council held on December 10, 2024. held on December 12, 2024. 2.2 PROCLAMATIONS ACTION: 1) Ratified and Proclaimed January 13, 2025, as "Korean 2) Proclaimed January 20, 2025, as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. American Day." Day." 2.3 WARRANT. AND WIRE TRANSFER RESOLUTION ACTION: Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 25-01 - 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 ARET TO BE PAID 2.4 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR This item was removed for separate discussion at the request of Councimember Carroll, who asked for clarification on City Council meeting calendar modifications specified in the Errata memo dated January 14, 2025. Carl Petersen, City Clerk, responded to questions. City Council discussion included: suggesting the cancellation of the November 25 meeting in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday; and noted the ability to call a special meeting at any time should the need arise based on the cancellation of the proposed meetings. ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by Councilmember Treseder, and unanimously carried to: Approve the proposed 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar, as amended to include the cancellation of the September 23, 2025, City Council meeting in observance oft the Rosh Hashanah holiday as reflected in the Errata memo dated January 14, 2025, and cancel the November 25, 2025, City Council meeting in recognition of Thanksgiving week. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 8 City Council Minutes January 14, 2025 2.5 DECLARATION OF SURPLUS LAND ON PORTIONS OF APN 580- 76-523 ACTION: 1) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2502-ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PORTIONS OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 586-765-23 IN THE CITY OF IRVINE SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.) 2) Directed staff to issue a Notice of Availability for the surplus AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND THE CITY OF IRVINE FOR THE LEASE OF KATIE WHEELER LIBRARY land. 2.6 (13109 MYFORD ROAD) ACTION: Approved the Agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Irvine for lease of the Katie Wheeler Library and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the Agreement and take all necessary actions to implement the lease. (Contract No. ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH 12001) 2.7 DISABILITIES GRANT ACTION: Accepted Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant of $644,992 and authorize staff to include associated costs in the 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget. UPDATE TO THE PERSONNEL RULES AND PROCEDURES TO REFLECT CURRENT LAW. AND PRACTICE REGARDING MILITARY 2.8 LEAVE ACTION: Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 25-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ARTICLE 14, SECTION 8 "MILITARY LEAVE" OF THE CITY OF IRVINE PERSONNEL RULES AND PROCEDURES TO CONTINUE TEMPORARY SUPPLEMENTAL MILITARY BENEFITS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES CALLED INTO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 9 City Council Minutes January 14. 2025 2.9 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT FOR JAMBOREE ROADMICHELSON DRIVE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT (CIP 321601) ACTION: 1) Awarded a construction contract in the amount of $25,499,882.34 for the Jamboree Road/Michelson Drive Pedestrian Bridge Project, CIP 321601, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, M. S. Construction 2) Approved the budget adjustment appropriating $5,200,000 in IBC Funds, to the Jamboree Road/Michelson Drive Pedestrian 3) Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with SYRUSAEnginering. Inc. (SYRUSA) in the amount not-to-exceed $2,726,647.08 for construction management, inspection, materialslacceptance testing, and survey quality assurance services, for construction of the Jamboree Road/Michelson Drive Pedestrian Bridge Project, Management Group. (Contract No. 21588) Bridge Project, CIP 321601. CIP 321601. (Contract No. 21830) 2.10 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND GRANT NOMINATIONS ACTION: 1) Approved Councimember Carroll's request for Community Partnership Fund Grant Nomination to the Irvine 2-11 Marine Adoption Committee Inc. in the amount of $1,770 in support of 2) Authorized the City Manager to prepare and sign a funding agreement for the organization listed above. (Contract No. program costs. 12002) 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1 APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSIONE DECISION APPROVING A MASTER PLAN MODIFICATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPROXIMATELY 4000ASQUARE-FOOT WAREHOUSE FACILITY LOCATED AT VON KARMAN CORPORATE CENTER IN PLANNING AREA 36 (IRVINE BUSINESS COMPLEX) Mayor Agran opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Stephanie Frady, Director of Community Development, presented the staff report and responded to questions. Alyssa Matheus, Planning Manager, was also available for questions. Preparedi by the City Clerk's Office 10 City Council Minutes January 14. 2025 Mario Albuquerque, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed warehouse facility at the Von Karman Corporate Center. There was no City Council discussion. ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by Councilmember Treseder, and unanimously carried to: Continue the public hearing to January 28, 2025, at 5 p.m. or soon thereafter. 3.2 ZONE CHANGE TO INCREASE THE VEHICLE TRIP BUDGET AND ALLOW ANAND PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES TO OPERATE AT 78 DISCOVERY IN PLANNING AREA 31 (IRVINE SPECTRUM 6) Mayor Agran opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Eric Martin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and responded to questions. Alyssa Matheus, Planning Manager, was also available for questions. There were no requests to speak. There was no City Council discussion. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Agran, seconded by Councilmember Treseder, and unanimously carried by those members present Councilmember Carroll absent), to close the public hearing at ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by 7:42 p.m. Councilmember Mai, and unanimously carried to: Introduce for first reading and read by title only ORDINANCE NO. 25-01 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 00927538-PZC TO INCREASE THE VEHICLE TRIP BUDGET FOR 78 DISCOVERY, LOCATED IN PLANNING AREA 31 (IRVINE SPECTRUM 6); FILED BY DOUGLAS ELY ON BEHALF OF ANAND PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES Prepared byt the City Clerk's Office 11 City Council Minutes January 14, 2025 3.3 CONSIDERATION TO INCREASE CONTRACT TOWAND STORAGE FEES Mayor Agran opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Shaheen Jahangard, Police Lieutenant, presented the staff report and Tyler Miller, G & W Towing, and Jody Campbell, MetroPro Road responded to questions. Services, spoke in support of the proposed contract. There was no City Council discussion. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Agran, seconded by Councilmember Carroll, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing at ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Carroll, seconded by Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-04-AF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, TO UPDATE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-23 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 00946138-PZC TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-3 OF CHAPTER 7-3 OF DIVISION 7 OF ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGN TYPE #107 TEMPORARY NON-COMMERCIAL 7:49 p.m. Councilmember Mai, and unanimously carried to: THE TOW/AGENCY CHARGES" FEES 3.4 SIGNS Mayor Agran opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Jeff Melching, City Attorney, presented the staff report and responded to questions. There were no requests to speak. There was no City Council discussion. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Agran, seconded by Councilmember Liu, and unanimously carried to close the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 12 City Council Minutes January 14, 2025 ACTION: Moved by Mayor Agran, seconded by Councilmember Liu, and unanimously carried to: Read by title only, second reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 24-23 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 00946138-PZC TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-3 OF CHAPTER 7-3 OF DIVISION 7 OF ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGN TYPE #107 TEMPORARY NON-COMMERCIAL SIGNS RECESS Mayor Agran recessed the City Council meeting at 7:56 p.m. REÇONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Agran reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:13 p.m. 4. COUNCIL BUSINESS 4.1 CITY COUNCIL REORGANZATION-S SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Prior to opening the nomination period open for the selection of Vice Mayor for the ensuing year, Mayor Agran noted that at its meeting of December 10, 2024, the City Council continued the item to the meeting Mona and Sarah spoke in opposition to Councilmember Treseder Wendy and Sandi L. spoke in support of Councilmember Treseder Harvey Liss, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to Councilmember Treseder serving as Vice Mayor for the ensuing year and in support of Eric Neshanian, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to Councilmembers Mai and Treseder serving as Vice Mayor for the ensuing year, and in support of selecting Councilmember Carroll for that role. Andrea spoke in opposition to Councilmember Treseder serving as Vice Mayor for the ensuing year, and in support of the selection of of January 14, 2025. serving as Vice Mayor for the ensuing year. serving as Vice Mayor for the ensuing year. selecting Councimember Mai for that role. Councimember Carroll for that role. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 13 City Council Minutes January14.2025 (949) ***-*347 spoke in opposition to Councilmember Treseder serving as Vice Mayor for the ensuing year, and in support of selecting Following public comments, Mayor Agran opened the floor for nominations for the selection of Vice Mayor for the ensuing year. Councimember Carroll nominated Councimember Mai, and Councilmember Liu nominated Councimember Treseder, to serve as Councilmembers Carroll or Mai for that role. Vice Mayor for the ensuing year. There were no other nominations. ACTION: By consensus, the nomination period was closed. By roll call vote, each member stated their preference as follows: Councilmember Carroll Go Liu Mai Treseder Agran Nominee Mai Mai Treseder Mai Treseder Mai Following the roll call vote, Councilmember Mai was selected to serve APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND City Manager Chi provided an overview of the process in which Mayor Agran made his proposed appointment recommendations following discussions with his City Council colleagues; and summarized the procedure by which representatives would be appointed by way oft three as Vice Mayor for the ensuing year. 4.2 GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES votes, which included: One vote for all committees and agencies aside from the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) and Orange County Fire Two separate votes fort the OCPAand OCFA Boards of Directors; summarized selection processes for the appointments for the Authority (OCFA); and OCPA and OCFA Boards of Directors. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 14 City Council Minutes January 14, 2025 City Manager Chi and Jeff Melching, City Attorney, also responded to Eric Neshanian, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to the reappointment of Councimember Treseder to the OCPA Board of City Council discussion included: noting vacant appointments that would be filled upon the election of a seventh Councimember representing Council District 5; inquired about the number of OCPA appointments under consideration; questioned the return on investment from OCFA membership; inquired about the number of member cities in OCFA; questioned the expiration date related to the City's contract with OCFA; inquired about financial implications related to the potential early withdrawal from OCFA; questioned when the OCFA funding and service levels study would be coming before the City Council; and expressed concern about the potential absence of a representative on the OCFA ACTION: Moved by Mayor Agran, seconded by Councilmember questions. Directors. Board of Directors. Carroll, and unanimously carried to: 1) Appoint City Council delegates and alternates to outside governmental agencies on which the City has representation for the 2025 calendar year, as amended, to include changes noted ini the revised Errata memo dated January 14, 2025, and excluding appointments to the OCPA and OCFA Boards of 2) Appoint City Council representatives and approve staff appointments to various City of Irvine advisory Commissions, Committees and Task Forces for the 2025 calendar year. 3) Adopt Fair Political Practices Commission Public Official Appointment Form 806 and direct the City Clerk to post an amended form to the City website to report any change in appointments toi the governmental agencies providing stipends Directors. as determined by the City Council. Following the vote, Mayor Agran opened the floor for nominations oft two Councimember Treseder, Councilmember Go, and Vice Mayor Mai nominated themselves to serve as the City's delegates to the OCPA delegates to the OCPA Board of Directors. Board of Directors for the ensuing year. There were no other nominations. Prepared byt the City Clerk's Office 15 City Council Minutes January 14, 2025 By consensus, Mayor Agran declared the nomination period closed. By roll call vote, each member stated their preference as follows: Councilmember Carroll Go Liu Treseder Mai Agran Nominees Go and Mai Go and Mai Go and Treseder Mai and Treseder Go and Mai Go and Mai Following the roll call vote, Vice Mayor Maia and Councimember Go were selected to serve as representatives to the OCPA Board of Directors for Mayor Agran subsequently opened the floor for nominations for the selection of a delegate to the OCFA Board of Directors for the ensuing Councimember Treseder nominated Councilmember Liu. the ensuing year. year. Councimember Carroll nominated Vice Mayor Mai. There were no other nominations. Mayor Agran declared the nomination period closed. By roll call vote, each member stated their preference as follows: Councimember Carroll Go Liu Treseder Mai Agran Nominee Mai Liu Liu Liu Mai Mai Following the roll call vote, there was no selection of a delegate to serve on the OCFA Board of Directors for the ensuing year. Mayor Agran then noted that the matter would be revisited upon the election of a Councilmember serving Council District 5. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 16 City Council Minutes January 14, 2025 4.3 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MAYOR AGRAN AND COUNCILMEMBER TRESEDER TO DISCUSS ENHANCED WAREHOUSE & LOGISTIC FACILITYREGULATIONS This item was agendized at the request of Mayor Agran and Councimember Treseder, who asked for City Council consideration to discuss enhanced warehouse and logistic facility regulations. Oliver Chi, City Manager, responded to questions. Steven Masura, Rexford Industrial Realty, expressed concerns regarding enhanced warehouse and logistic facility regulations; and spoke in support of a process for input from property owners and businesses should the City consider modifying warehouse and logistic The following individuals spoke in support of enhanced warehouse and facility regulations. logistic facility regulations: Alan Meyerson, Irvine resident Susan Sayre, Irvine resident Sylvia Walker, Irvine resident Mihran Toumajan, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties Southern California chapter, expressed concerns about the proposed regulations and spoke in support of not allowing the development of multi-family or mixed-use residential units adjacent to City Council discussion included: noting that the feasibility of the proposed regulations could diminish over time; reiterated the size oft the project; and inquired about the timeline for future City Council ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Treseder, seconded by existing industrial zones and uses. consideration. Councilmember Liu, to: Direct the City Manager to update the previously proposed warehouse and logistics facility regulations and return with those updated rules for full City Council consideration. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 17 City Council Minutes January 14, 2025 The motion carried as follows: AYES: NOES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Go, Liu, Treseder, and 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll and Mai Agran ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 4.4 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER MAI TO DISCUSS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PACE. PROGRAM IN IRVINE This item was agendized at the request of Vice Mayor Mai, who asked for City Council consideration regarding the establishment of a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program in Irvine. Oliver Chi, City Manager, responded to questions. Robin Gurien spoke in support. Eric Neshanian, Irvine resident, spoke in support of conducting additional research related to the proposed PACE program; and indicated that the proposed program may add another layer of Pam Wykoff spoke in support of exclusive PACE program eligibility for "legal" Americans and in opposition to the yielding of medical freedoms City Council discussion included: questioning the funding source, costs, andl budgetaryi implications fort the proposed program; inquired about the proposal's relationship toi the City's larger Health and' Wellness program; inquired about staffing; and suggested the conducting of a needs ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Mai, seconded by Councilmember bureaucracy. as a condition for the aid. assessment. Carroll, and unanimously carried to: Direct staff to develop plans for the establishment of a PACE program in Irvine. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 18 City Council Minutes January14.2025 4.5 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER MAI TO DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A NEW $1.5 MILLION ALLOCATION TO FACILITATE THE NEXT ONE IRVINE PROGRAM FUNDING This item was agendized at the request of Vice Mayor Mai, who asked for City Council consideration regarding the creation of a new $1.5 million allocation to facilitate the next One Irvine program funding round. Keri Bullock, Health and Wellness Officer, and Oliver Chi, City Manager, City Council discussion included: requesting a description of the Green Home Grants program; questioned the percentage of Home Improvement Loan recipients that used funds for solar panel installation; inquired about the amount of unused loan funds; questioned the anticipated funding source and suggested the exploration of additional funding sources; proposed the expansion of program qualifications to include homes built from after 1975 to 1980; inquired about the use ofa third party servicer to administer these loans; questioned administrative costs; and expressed appreciation to former Housing Administrator ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Mai, seconded by Councilmember ROUND responded to questions. Steve Holtz for his role in initiating the program. Carroll, and unanimously carried to: Direct staff to consider creating a new $1.5 million allocation to facilitate the next One Irvine program funding round that will include houses built from after 1975 to 1980 and allow for the CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER MAI TO DISCUSS A BUSINESS LICENSE EXEMPTION FOR SMALL This item was agendized at the request of Vice Mayor Mai, who asked for City Council consideration regarding a business license exemption incorporation of budget suggestions. 4.6 BUSINESSES for small businesses. Oliver Chi, City Manager, responded to questions. Marlene Dandler, Irvine businessowner, spoke in support of the proposed exemption. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 19 City Council Minutes January 14, 2025 Eric Neshanian, Irvine resident, spoke in opposition to the City's perceived inability to enforce business license requirements and suggested further study on the amount of forfeited revenue. Don Geller, Irvine resident and Finance Commission Chair, suggested that the Finance Commission review potential revenue impacts of the City Council discussion included: inquiring about incentives and unintended consequences; questioned adjustments in requirements based on changes in business circumstances; inquired about fiscal impacts; noted that a business license also serves as a registration mechanism with respect to public safety; suggested that the Finance Commission review the proposal prior to City Council consideration; and suggested exploration of outsourcing the program to the chamber of ACTION: Moved by Mayor Agran, seconded by' Vice Mayor Mai, and proposed exemption. commerce. unanimously carried to: Direct that the City Manager develop and return with a program to exempt businesses with fewer than 10 employees from having to pay the costs associated with Irvine's annual business license fee and return with a proposal fori full City Council consideration thati is inc conjunction with the budget process. ADJOURNMENT Prior to adjournment, Mayor Agran inquired about procedural requirements related to changes in the City's representation on the Orange County Power Authority Board of Directors. Jeff Melching, City Attorney, responded to questions. carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 p.m. Moved by Mayor Agran, seconded by Councilmember Carroll, and unanimously IRVINE GArs- CHhL CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF IRVINE February 11.2025 Prepared by the City Clerk's Office 20