Irvine public meetings in 2022
56 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Finance Commission will discuss budget adjustments for park improvements and neighborhood revitalization. The body will also review several financial audits and a contract amendment for the animal care center project.
- Budget adjustment of $235,000 for Hicks Canyon Community Park improvements
- Allocation of $3,052,000 from the Irvine Recovery Plan Fund for One Irvine project
- Contract amendment for the Irvine Animal Care Center Expansion and Renovation Project
- Air Quality Improvement Special Revenue Fund Audit for year ended June 30, 2022
- Single Audit of Federally Assisted Grant Programs for year ended June 30, 2022
GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING
The Great Park Board will review development updates and presentations from the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. The board will also consider recommendations to the City Council regarding the closure of completed projects and the continuation of 179 capital projects.
- Recommendation to close 25 completed projects with $24.6 million in expenditures
- Recommendation to continue 179 capital projects totaling $302.7 million
- Budget adjustments for IBC Creekwalk Trail projects totaling $3.1 million
- Budget adjustment for IBC Barranca Chanel Trail totaling $1.9 million
- Budget adjustment for Bake Parkway and Rockfield Signal Synchronization of $300,000
The Great Park Board approved the 2023 meeting calendar and a consent calendar item recommending City Council approval of the FY 2021-22 capital improvement and special funds year-end report, which includes closing 25 completed projects and continuing 179 projects. The board also received and filed updates on Great Park development and the proposed Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. No substantive decisions were made on the development or museum items; they were informational only.
- Approved 2023 Great Park Board Meeting Calendar (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar items 2.1 and 2.3 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of Oct 11 and Oct 25, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve closure of 25 projects with $24.6M in expenditures and release $4.9M in appropriations
- Recommended City Council approve continuation of 179 capital projects with budgets totaling $302.7M
- Recommended City Council approve budget adjustments for four new projects totaling $5.3M
- Received and filed Great Park Development Update (consensus)
- Received and filed Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum presentation (consensus)
FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The provided document contains the procedural rules and participation instructions for the Irvine Finance Commission regular meeting. It does not list any specific agenda items, motions, or topics for discussion.
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Transportation Commission will review a traffic study regarding a zone change and vesting tentative tract maps for Planning Area 6 Neighborhood 5B. The Commission is asked to determine if the study meets city performance criteria and to recommend approval of specific project design features to the Planning Commission.
- Traffic study for Planning Area 6 Neighborhood 5B zone change
- Vesting Tentative Tract Maps Nos. 19016 and 19133
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Commission will consider an ordinance to amend city engineering and traffic surveys for speed limits. They will also discuss establishing new parking regulations for street sweeping on several local streets.
- Ordinance to amend city engineering and traffic surveys for speed limits
- Parking regulations for street sweeping on League (Trailing Vine to 285 feet north of Mericort)
- Parking regulations for street sweeping on Trailing Vine
- Parking regulations for street sweeping on Quail Ridge (W Knollcrest to E Knollcrest/Rhythm)
- Parking regulations for street sweeping on Gillette Avenue (Gillette Street to 400 feet south of Armstrong Avenue)
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Transportation Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. This includes approving construction plans, specifications, and contract documents for several major thoroughfares.
- Approval of plans for Barranca Parkway/Muirlands Boulevard/Dyer Road/Segerstrom Avenue/Slater Avenue Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (CIP 332101)
- Recommendation to approve Engineer’s Estimate, Construction Contingency, and Project Funding Summary
- Recommendation to authorize staff to solicit competitive bids for the synchronization project
- Presentation on Intelligent Transportation Systems (no staff report provided)
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Transportation Commission will review a proposed ordinance to establish new parking regulations for street sweeping. The Commission is tasked with making a recommendation to the City Council regarding the adoption of this ordinance into the Irvine Municipal Code.
- Ordinance establishing parking regulations for street sweeping (Section 6-3-578)
- Approval of January 4, 2022, meeting minutes
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Transportation Commission will discuss the Irvine Ranch Water District Syphon Reservoir Improvement Project. Members will review a draft traffic study and provide input on comments to be sent to the Irvine Ranch Water District.
- Oral presentation on Irvine Transportation Analysis Model (ITAM)
- Review of draft Traffic Study for Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) Syphon Reservoir Improvement Project
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Community Services Commission will review a park plan for the McGaw Residential project and consider amendments to sports facility allocation procedures and committee bylaws. The Commission will also discuss the permanent conversion of two hybrid pickleball courts at Portola Springs Community Park.
- Park plan for McGaw Residential at 2602 McGaw Avenue
- Amendments to sports facility allocation procedures
- Amendments to Irvine Sports Committee bylaws
- Permanent striping of two hybrid pickleball courts at Portola Springs Community Park
The Community Services Commission failed to approve amendments to sports facility allocation procedures, including lowering the Irvine resident requirement from 90% to 85% and expanding programs to 7U teams, due to a 2-2 vote with one recusal. The commission also failed to approve the September 21, 2022 minutes and to continue discussion of Irvine Sports Committee Bylaws amendments. No substantive decisions were made; all items will be re-agendized for the next meeting.
- Motion to approve Sept 21 minutes with modification failed (no second)
- Motion to approve Sept 21 minutes as written failed (2-2, 1 abstention)
- Motion to defer minutes to next meeting failed (2-2, 1 abstention)
- Motion to lower resident requirement to 85% and expand to 7U failed (2-2, 1 recusal)
- Motion to continue Sports Committee Bylaws item failed (2-2, 1 recusal)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Community Services Commission will review a park plan for the McGaw Residential project and consider amendments to sports facility allocation procedures and committee bylaws. The body will also discuss the permanent conversion of tennis courts to hybrid pickleball courts at Portola Springs Community Park.
- Park plan for McGaw Residential at 2602 McGaw Avenue
- Amendments to sports facility allocation procedures
- Amendments to Irvine Sports Committee bylaws
- Permanent striping of hybrid pickleball courts at Portola Springs Community Park
- Landscape maintenance and summer program presentations
The Commission recommended the Planning Commission approve the park plan for McGaw Residential at 2602 McGaw Avenue. Several items regarding sports facility allocations and bylaws were deferred, and motions regarding pickleball court conversions at Portola Springs Community Park failed.
- Approved July 20, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 22-05 recommending approval of park plan for McGaw Residential (4-0)
- Deferred sports facility allocation procedures and sports committee bylaws to October 19, 2022 (2-1)
- Motion to keep Portola Springs Community Park at six pickleball and three tennis courts failed (2-2)
- Motion to permanently stripe two hybrid pickleball courts at Portola Springs Community Park failed (2-2)
- Motion to defer pickleball court conversions to a future meeting failed (2-2)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive presentations and review previous minutes. The agenda includes updates regarding Parks and Recreation Month and the Irvine Residents with Disabilities Advisory Board.
- Presentation on Parks and Recreation Month
- Irvine Residents with Disabilities Advisory Board update
- Approval of June 15, 2022, meeting minutes
The Community Services Commission held a regular meeting with four members present and one absent. The only substantive action was approving the minutes from the June 15, 2022 meeting, which passed unanimously. The rest of the meeting consisted of informational presentations and announcements, with no other decisions made.
- Approved June 15, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Commission will review the Fiscal Year 2021-22 year-end reports for the General Fund and Capital Improvement funds. They will also consider recommendations for new capital projects and budget adjustments for traffic signal improvements.
- Recommend $991,836 construction contract for Walnut Avenue and The Mall traffic signal improvements
- Allocate $29.8 million General Fund surplus for one-time projects and Council priorities
- Approve continuation of 179 capital projects totaling $302.7 million
- Approve $5 million for four new projects including IBC Creekwalk Trail and Bake Parkway signal synchronization
- Approve closure of 25 completed projects involving $24.6 million in expenditures
GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING
The Board will review status updates for the California Fire Museum and Great Park development. They are also considering recommendations to the City Council regarding multiple employee labor contracts and a budget adjustment for the Great Park Concessions Upgrade Project.
- Recommendation of labor contracts for ASAP, ICEA, IPA, IPEA, and IPMA
- Proposed $7.9 million General Fund and $2.2 million Special Funds budget adjustment for labor contracts
- Proposed $900,000 budget transfer for the Great Park Concessions Upgrade Project
- Approval of construction plans and contract documents for Great Park Concessions Upgrade Project
- Status update on California Fire Museum and Safety Learning Center
The Great Park Board unanimously approved a motion to recommend the City Council approve a $900,000 budget transfer for the Concessions Upgrade Project and authorize bidding. The board also approved the minutes from the September 27 special meeting and received updates on the Fire Museum and Great Park development. A labor contract item was continued to November 8, 2022.
- Approved minutes of September 27, 2022 special meeting (unanimous)
- Recommended $900,000 budget transfer for Concessions Upgrade Project (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of construction plans and specs for Concessions Upgrade Project (unanimous)
- Recommended authorization to solicit bids for Concessions Upgrade Project (unanimous)
- Continued labor contracts item to November 8, 2022
GREEN RIBBON COMMITTEE - 10-12-22
The Green Ribbon Environmental Committee will meet to review the August 4, 2022, meeting minutes. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and consider next steps.
- Approval of August 4, 2022, meeting minutes
- Update on Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
GREAT PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
The Great Park Board will discuss a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Great Park Framework Plan Implementation Agreement. This includes potential formation of an overlay community facilities district.
- Recommendation to approve Great Park Framework Plan Implementation Agreement
- Recommendation to direct preparation of a Resolution of Intention for an overlay community facilities district
The board met to consider the Great Park Framework Plan Implementation Agreement. The provided minutes do not record a decision, vote, or outcome for this item.
GREAT PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
The Great Park Board is reviewing several high-value contracts and partnership agreements. Key items include design services for the Great Park Framework Plan and agreements regarding an aquatics facility and an outdoor amphitheater.
- Recommend $16,632,100 contract to SWA Group for landscape design services
- Recommend $999,468 contract to Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for civil engineering design
- Recommend $17,631,568 budget appropriation for Great Park Framework projects
- Proposed Memorandum of Understanding and Partnership Use Agreement with USA Water Polo, Inc.
- Proposed Design, Construction and Operating Agreement with LiveNation Worldwide, Inc.
The Board recommended City Council approval for partnerships with USA Water Polo and LiveNation Worldwide, Inc. It also recommended over $17.6M in contracts for the Great Park Framework Plan and extended the Resident Task Force by six months.
- Recommended City Council approve MOU and Partnership Use Agreement with USA Water Polo (4-1)
- Recommended City Council approve operating agreement with LiveNation Worldwide, Inc. for amphitheater (4-1)
- Recommended City Council award $16,632,100 contract to SWA Group for landscape design (4-1)
- Recommended City Council award $999,468 contract to Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for civil engineering (4-1)
- Recommended City Council approve $17,631,568 budget appropriation for Framework Plan (4-1)
- Extended Great Park Resident Task Force for six months (4-1)
- Approved July 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve plans for South Lawn and Water Quality System improvements (unanimous)
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Transportation Commission will consider directing staff to prepare grant applications for two recommended projects. These applications seek funding through the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program for City Council consideration.
- Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program grant applications
- Approval of August 16, 2022, meeting minutes
- Presentation on School Traffic Safety
- Presentation on 2021 Traffic Collision Patterns
FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Finance Commission is reviewing recommendations for the Irvine Recovery Plan Project. The Commission will consider budget adjustments for playground safety surface work and improvements to the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center pool circulation system.
- $4,000,000 for playground safety surface rehabilitation, replacement, and testing
- $800,000 for William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center pool circulation system improvements
- Approval of August 15, 2022, meeting minutes
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Transportation Commission will hold elections for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The body will also review a traffic study for the 2602 McGaw Avenue residential project.
- Election of Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- 2602 McGaw Avenue residential project traffic study review
- Proposed westbound left-turn lane extension on McGaw Avenue at Von Karman Avenue
- Proposed signalization contribution for Derian Avenue and McGaw Avenue intersection
- Approval of June 7, 2022, meeting minutes
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Transportation Commission will review a limited scope traffic impact analysis for a convalescent facility at 2200 Morse Avenue. The Commission is asked to determine if the study meets city standards and to recommend conditions of approval to the Planning Commission.
- Traffic impact analysis for 2200 Morse Avenue Convalescent Facility
- Proposed new westbound left-turn lane on Morse Avenue at Eastern Project Driveway
- Proposed restrictions on employee shift hours
GREEN RIBBON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING - AUGUST 10, 2022
The Green Ribbon Environmental Committee will review updates regarding drought and water use efficiency from the Irvine Ranch Water District. The meeting also includes updates on the Orange County Power Authority and the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
- Presentation on drought and water use efficiency by Irvine Ranch Water District
- Approval of June 8, 2022, meeting minutes
- Update on Orange County Power Authority
- Update and discussion of next steps for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING
The Great Park Board will consider approving the Great Park Master Plan and authorizing Phase 1 implementation, and will vote on recommending that the City Council annex the ARDA transfer site into the Great Park. The board will also discuss a request by Director Agran to commence on-site improvements at the ARDA site. The agenda includes routine consent items such as approving meeting minutes.
- Approve Great Park Master Plan and authorize Phase 1 implementation
- Resolution recommending City Council annex ARDA transfer site into Great Park
- Discussion of resolution to commence on-site improvements at ARDA site
- Approve minutes of June 14 and June 28, 2022 meetings
The Board approved the Great Park Master Plan and authorized the start of Phase 1 implementation. It also recommended that the City Council annex the ARDA Transfer Site into the Great Park. A request to recommend immediate on-site improvements at the ARDA site failed for lack of a second.
- Approved Great Park Master Plan and Phase 1 implementation (4-1)
- Adopted Resolution No. 22-04 recommending City Council annex the ARDA Transfer Site into Great Park (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from June 14, 2022, special joint meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from June 28, 2022, regular meeting (unanimous)
- Recommendation to commence on-site improvements at ARDA site failed (no second)
FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of several financial items, including a $1.68 million construction contract for Culver Drive pavement rehabilitation, a $1.5 million increase to an asphalt maintenance contract, and multiple budget adjustments for park, civic center, and police projects. The commission will also review audits and accept grants for law enforcement and animal care programs.
- Award $1,677,000 construction contract to Onyx Paving Company for Culver Drive Pavement Rehabilitation (CIP 312002)
- Increase asphalt maintenance contract with R.J. Noble Company by $1,503,844 annually
- Transfer $654,000 from Bill Barber Local Park Fees Fund for shade structures and ADA improvements at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park
- Approve $600,000 budget adjustment for Civic Center Generator Replacement and Rehabilitation (CIP 362001)
- Accept $190,755 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Law Enforcement Grant for FY 2022-23
GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING
The Great Park Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving the minutes from the May 24, 2022 meeting and receiving a project development progress report. Public comments are invited on agendized and non-agendized items.
- Approve minutes of May 24, 2022 regular meeting
- Receive and file project development progress report and presentation
The Great Park Board approved the minutes of its May 24, 2022 regular meeting and received and filed a project development progress report. No action was taken on the progress report. The meeting included public comments on topics such as the Great Park Task Force, ARDA site cleanup, cultural arts, and synthetic turf, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of the May 24, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Received and filed project development progress report; no action taken
- Adjourned meeting at 3:57 p.m. (unanimous)
GREEN RIBBON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING - February 9, 2022
The Green Ribbon Environmental Committee is meeting to discuss environmental programs, including an update on SB 1383 organic waste recycling, and to set priorities for the coming year. The committee will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair and approve minutes from a prior meeting. Public participation is remote only due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- SB 1383 organic waste program update
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair positions
- Review of environmental program priorities and work plan
- Approval of December 8, 2021 meeting minutes
GREEN RIBBON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
The Green Ribbon Environmental Committee is meeting to hear presentations on urban forestry and wildfire emergency response, receive subcommittee updates, and discuss an update on the leaf blower policy. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval and public comments.
- Presentation on Urban Forestry & Wildfire Emergency Response
- Update on Leaf Blower Policy
- Environmental Programs Administrator Report
- Subcommittee updates
- Consent calendar and minutes approval
GREEN RIBBON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
The Green Ribbon Environmental Committee is meeting to receive presentations and updates on environmental programs, including the Cool City Challenge and Net-Zero Irvine solar potential. The agenda is largely procedural, with subcommittee updates, announcements, public comments, and consent calendar items.
- Presentation on Cool City Challenge
- Discussion of Net-Zero Irvine solar potential
- Environmental programs report
- Subcommittee updates
- Approval of meeting minutes
GREEN RIBBON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING-June 8, 2022
The Green Ribbon Environmental Committee is meeting to discuss topics for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, receive an update from Southern California Edison on grid reliability and public safety power shutoffs, and elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted in writing or by email.
- Southern California Edison grid reliability and public safety power shutoff update
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of topics for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
- Approval of minutes from April 13, 2021 meeting
GREEN RIBBON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING - April 13, 2022
The Green Ribbon Environmental Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss environmental programs, including a presentation on recycling from home and updates from subcommittees. The committee will also consider filling open positions and approving the minutes from its February 9, 2022 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, and the meeting is accessible remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Presentation on 'Recycle From Home'
- Discussion of Green Ribbon Environmental Committee positions
- Approval of minutes from February 9, 2022 meeting
- Subcommittee updates on environmental programs
FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending two budget adjustments to the City Council: $410,940 for the Children, Youth, and Families Strategic Plan Update and $5,000,000 for the Vulnerable Populations and Small Business Assistance Grants Program. The commission will also approve minutes from its June 6, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes standard public comment periods and procedural items.
- Budget adjustment of $410,940 for Irvine Children, Youth, and Families Strategic Plan Update FY 2023-2028
- Budget adjustment of $5,000,000 for Vulnerable Populations and Small Business Assistance Grants Program
- Approval of June 6, 2022 meeting minutes
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Planning Commission and Transportation Commission are holding a special joint meeting to review the Proposed Capital Improvement Program and recommend whether the City Council should approve it. The meeting is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no other business listed. Public attendance is restricted due to COVID-19, but written and live Zoom comments are accepted.
- Review of Proposed Capital Improvement Program
- Recommendation to City Council on program approval
- Joint meeting of Planning and Transportation Commissions
- Public comments via email, mail, or Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Transportation Commission will consider recommending that the City Council terminate iShuttle Routes E and F due to COVID impacts, approve the annual Measure M2 eligibility submittal for fiscal years 2022-23 through 2028-29, and approve plans for a new traffic signal at Walnut Avenue and The Mall intersection. The commission will also receive a report on the Local Roadway Safety Plan and approve the minutes from the April 19, 2022 meeting.
- Recommend terminating iShuttle Routes E and F
- Approve Measure M2 Seven-year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2022-23 through 2028-29
- Approve plans for new traffic signal at Walnut Avenue and The Mall (CIP 331906)
- Receive and file Local Roadway Safety Plan
- Approve minutes of April 19, 2022 meeting
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Transportation Commission will consider approving minutes from prior meetings and will make a recommendation to the City Council on how to spend American Rescue Plan Act relief funds. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive action items.
- Approve minutes from August 17, 2021 and September 7, 2021 meetings
- Recommend City Council approve proposed use of American Rescue Plan Act funds
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Transportation Commission will review a traffic study for the Alton Parkway Logistics Facility Project and consider recommending approval of conditions for funding improvements at Bake Parkway/Toledo Way and access at Parker/Irvine Boulevard. It will also consider recommending City Council approval of construction plans and bidding for the MacArthur Boulevard Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted via email or Zoom.
- Review traffic study for Alton Parkway Logistics Facility Project (Project Alton)
- Recommend conditions for funding operational improvement at Bake Parkway/Toledo Way intersection
- Recommend access improvements at Parker/Irvine Boulevard
- Approve plans and specifications for MacArthur Boulevard Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (CIP 332002)
- Authorize soliciting bids for MacArthur Boulevard signal project
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Transportation Commission will review 2020 traffic collision patterns and consider recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the city's official speed limit surveys. The commission will also approve minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda includes routine items and one substantive action on speed limits.
- Review of 2020 Traffic Collision Patterns (oral presentation)
- Ordinance to amend the City of Irvine Engineering and Traffic Surveys for Speed Limits
- Approve minutes of the June 29, 2021 special meeting
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Transportation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially recommend approval of the Irvine Business Complex Trail Feasibility Study and Implementation Plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items, such as approving the minutes from the May 4, 2021 meeting, and an oral presentation on the Transportation Capital Improvement Program. Public participation is limited to written or Zoom comments due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Recommend City Council approve the Irvine Business Complex Trail Feasibility Study and Implementation Plan
- Approve minutes of the May 4, 2021 regular meeting
- Oral presentation on Transportation Capital Improvement Program update
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Transportation Commission will review a traffic study for the Planning Area 1 Neighborhood 4 Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 19020, determining its consistency with city standards and recommending two intersection improvements. The commission will also direct staff to prepare Measure M2 grant applications for three transportation projects. The agenda includes an oral presentation on bicycling and pedestrian regulations.
- Traffic study for Planning Area 1 Neighborhood 4 Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 19020
- Recommend approval of two intersection improvements at Jamboree Road/Portola Parkway and Orchard Hills/Portola Parkway
- Direct staff to prepare Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program grant applications for three projects
- Recommend City Council adopt resolution approving submittal of grant applications to Orange County Transportation Authority
- Oral presentation on Irvine Bicycling and Pedestrian Regulations
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Transportation Commission is meeting to review traffic studies for two Great Park Neighborhoods developments (VTTM 19122 and VTTM 19121) and to seek input on a proposed Great Park Boulevard connection from Skyhawk to Treble. The commission will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Review traffic study for Great Park Neighborhoods District 1 South VTTM 19122
- Review traffic study for Great Park Neighborhoods District 6 VTTM 19121
- Seek input on Great Park Boulevard connection from Skyhawk to Treble
- Approve minutes from June 3, 2021 joint meeting and June 1 and June 15, 2021 regular meetings
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Transportation Commission is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on transportation matters, including the annual Measure M2 eligibility submittal for fiscal year 2021-22 and the 2021 Irvine Station First Last Mile Plan. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the April 20, 2021 meeting. Public participation is limited to written or remote comments due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Recommend City Council approve Measure M2 submittal for FY 2021-22, including Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2020-21 through 2027-27
- Recommend City Council adopt resolution on Circulation Element, Mitigation Fee Program, and Pavement Management Plan for Measure M2
- Provide input on 2021 Irvine Station First Last Mile Plan improvements
- Approve minutes of April 20, 2021 regular meeting
- Oral presentation on University of California, Irvine coordination
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Transportation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review the proposed Fiscal Years 2021-23 Transportation Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for mobility projects. The commission will provide input on these items, and will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings. Public participation is limited to written or remote comments due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Review of FY 2021-23 Transportation Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for mobility projects
- Approval of minutes from February 16, 2021 and March 2, 2021 meetings
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, via written or Zoom submissions
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Transportation Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of the Jamboree Road and Main Street Intersection Enhancements project, including a CEQA exemption and proceeding to final design. They will also discuss and select a preferred location for a new Jamboree Bridge north of Interstate 405, with staff recommending a site south of Alton Parkway. The meeting includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.
- Recommend approval of Project Report for Jamboree Road and Main Street Intersection Enhancements (Project 312103)
- Recommend filing Notice of Exemption under CEQA for the intersection project
- Recommend proceeding with final design and right-of-way phase for Jamboree/Main improvements
- Recommend finalizing feasibility study and preliminary engineering for preferred Jamboree Bridge location south of Alton Parkway
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes for non-agenda items, 5 minutes for agenda items
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Transportation Commission will reorganize by electing a chair and vice chair, hear an oral presentation on recent traffic data trends, and consider directing staff to hire engineering consultants for Phase II of the protected-permissive left-turn phasing project (CIP 331704). The consent calendar includes approval of the November 2, 2021 meeting minutes. Public comments are limited to three minutes for non-agenda items and five minutes for agenda items.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Oral presentation on recent traffic data trends
- Direct staff to secure engineering consultant services for Phase II of CIP 331704 (protected-permissive left-turn phasing at five locations)
- Approve minutes of November 2, 2021 regular meeting
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Transportation Commission will consider a traffic study for the Chapman University Rinker Health Science Campus to determine if it meets the city's performance criteria and General Plan standards. The commission will also recommend that the Planning Commission approve standard conditions for road improvements along Jeronimo Road. The meeting includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings.
- Review of Chapman University Rinker Health Science Campus Traffic Study
- Recommendation to Planning Commission for Standard Conditions of Approval for Jeronimo Road improvements
- Approval of minutes from March 1 and March 15, 2022 meetings
FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Finance Commission will review and make recommendations on the City's Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget, including appropriations, annual appropriations limit, full-time positions, salary grades, and memorandums of understanding with three employee associations. It will also consider budget adjustments for tree planting and athletic field improvements, and approve the minutes of the May 16, 2022 meeting.
- Budget adjustments of $577,250 (FY 2021-22) and $1,347,750 (FY 2022-23) for tree planting, athletic field surface and drainage improvements
- Adoption of FY 2022-23 appropriations budget and annual appropriations limit
- Authorizing full-time positions and updating salary grade order for FY 2022-23
- Adopting MOUs with Irvine City Employees Association (ICEA), Irvine City Professional Employees Association (IPEA), and Associated Supervisory/Administrative Personnel (ASAP)
- Approving Irvine Landscape, Lighting and Park Maintenance Assessment levy and road maintenance project list for FY 2022-23
GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING
The Great Park Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a $400,000 budget reallocation for landscape maintenance, a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Marine Corps and Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, and the formation of a task force. The board will also receive a project development progress report and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Recommend City Council approve $400,000 budget adjustment for Landscape Maintenance Contract Services at the Great Park
- Recommend City Council approve Memorandum of Understanding between TECOM, Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation/Aviation Museum, and City of Irvine
- Consider request by Vice Chairman Carroll and Director Kim to form a Great Park Task Force
- Receive and file Project Development Progress Report
- Approve minutes of April 26, 2022 regular meeting
The Great Park Board voted 4-1 to recommend that the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command and the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation/Aviation Museum, with Director Kim dissenting. The Board also unanimously agreed to create a 15-member Great Park Task Force, with three members appointed by each City Councilmember, to meet monthly with the City Manager for four months and report back. A proposed amendment to change the selection process to an open application failed for lack of a second. The Board received and filed reports on the Great Park Community Facilities District and project development progress, taking no action on those items.
- Recommended City Council approve MOU with Marine Corps TECOM and Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum (4-1, Kim no)
- Created 15-member Great Park Task Force, three appointees per Councilmember, meeting monthly with City Manager for four months (unanimous)
- Amendment to use open application process for task force selection failed for lack of a second
- Approved consent calendar items 2.1 and 2.2, including minutes and $400,000 budget adjustment recommendation for landscape maintenance (unanimous)
- Received and filed Great Park Community Facilities District report; no action taken
- Received and filed Project Development Progress Report; no action taken
- Adjourned meeting at 5:49 p.m. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING
The Great Park Board will consider recommending that the City Council approve a Training Site Agreement with FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation to use the Great Park Sports Complex for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including negotiating a rental fee. The board will also vote on budget adjustments for MOU amendments and employment resolutions, and consider lease assignments and exclusive negotiating agreements for an amphitheater and a cricket pitch.
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Training Site Agreement with FIFA and U.S. Soccer Federation
- Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. for an amphitheater
- Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with American Cricket Enterprises, Inc. for a championship cricket pitch
- El Toro Farms, LLC lease assignment
- FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 budget adjustments for MOU amendments and employment resolutions
The Great Park Board approved its consent calendar and recommended that the City Council approve a 2026 FIFA World Cup training site agreement at the Great Park Sports Complex, plus exclusive negotiating agreements with Live Nation Worldwide for an amphitheater and with American Cricket Enterprises for a championship cricket pitch. The FIFA item was pulled from the consent calendar for separate discussion and passed unanimously. The board also received and filed a project development progress report with no action taken.
- Approved consent calendar items 1.1-1.4 (unanimous)
- Approved March 22, 2022 meeting minutes
- Adopted Resolution No. 22-03 amending assistant secretary appointment and regular meeting time
- Recommended City Council approve El Toro Farms, LLC lease assignment
- Approved FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 budget adjustments for MOU and employment resolution amendments
- Recommended City Council approve FIFA 2026 World Cup training site agreement at Great Park Sports Complex (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve exclusive negotiating agreement with Live Nation Worldwide for amphitheater (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve exclusive negotiating agreement with American Cricket Enterprises for cricket pitch (unanimous)
FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of several contracts and budget items, including a new permitting and land management software solution, a sole source mail center services contract, and a budget update allocating COVID-19 relief funds. The agenda also includes routine consent calendar items such as approving minutes and a catch basin screen installation project.
- Approve minutes of March 21, 2022 meeting
- Recommend $130,152 for Citywide Catch Basin Connector Pipe Screen Installation Project Phase 2
- Recommend sole source contract for Project Independence Mail Center services at $139,700 for FY 2022-23
- Approve $5.1M and $22.1M allocations for COVID-19 revenue loss from American Recovery Plan
- Recommend $3,470,760 agreement with Clariti Cloud, Inc. for permitting software and $2,862,426 with Avocette, Inc. for implementation
FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending that the City Council establish permit processing and inspection fees for Residential Accessory Use Permits, such as beekeeping, in residential zones. The commission will also review consent calendar items, including approving prior meeting minutes, a budget transfer for Hicks Canyon Community Park improvements, and accepting a federal justice assistance grant.
- Recommend City Council approve $200,000 transfer from Hicks Canyon Local Park Funds to Hicks Canyon Community Park Improvements (CIP 361902)
- Recommend City Council accept 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant of $12,950 from County of Orange
- Recommend City Council approve fee resolution for Residential Accessory Use Permit (e.g., beekeeping)
- Approve minutes of February 23, 2022 Finance Commission meeting
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA: GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING
The Great Park Board will consider approving construction plans and contract documents for two capital projects: the Visitors Center Plaza Renovation and Site Utility Infrastructure Upgrades, and the Great Park Western LIFOC Demolition. The board will also discuss developing monument sign and logo designs, receive a report on the Amended Restated Development Agreement site demolition, and adopt a resolution applying City Council policies to its meetings.
- Approve plans for Visitors Center Plaza Renovation (CIP 361725, 361728, 362014)
- Approve plans for Great Park Western LIFOC Demolition (CIP 362209)
- Authorize staff to develop monument sign and logo designs
- Receive report on Amended Restated Development Agreement site demolition
- Adopt resolution applying City Council policies to Great Park Board meetings
The Board adopted a resolution to apply City Council ordinances and procedures to its own meetings. It also recommended several infrastructure and demolition projects for City Council approval and authorized the development of new park branding.
- Adopted Resolution No. 22-02 to align board meeting policies with City Council (4-1)
- Recommended City Council approve Visitors Center Plaza renovation and utility upgrades
- Recommended City Council approve Great Park Western LIFOC Demolition (Project 362209)
- Authorized staff to develop monument sign and logo designs
- Approved February 22, 2022 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of a $1,000,000 grant-funded capital project for fire prevention fuel modification and restoration at Bommer Canyon, plus a $121,325 Proposition 69 fund acceptance. The meeting also includes routine items like approving prior minutes and receiving the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2021. Public attendance is restricted due to COVID-19, with comments accepted via email, e-comment, or Zoom.
- Recommend City Council accept $121,325 in Proposition 69 funds with a budget adjustment
- Recommend City Council approve $1,000,000 capital project for fire prevention at Bommer Canyon
- Recommend City Council adopt resolution accepting General Fund grant for Bommer Canyon fuel modification
- Approve minutes of February 7, 2022 Finance Commission meeting
- Receive and file Treasurer's Report for quarter ended December 31, 2021
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA: GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING
The Great Park Board is meeting to consider routine consent calendar items, including approving minutes from January 25, 2022, and recommending approval of construction plans for the Great Park Shade Improvements - Phase 1 (CIP 362013). The board will also receive a project development progress report. One item (2.2) was removed from the original agenda.
- Approve minutes of January 25, 2022 meeting
- Recommend City Council approve plans for Great Park Shade Improvements - Phase 1, CIP 362013
- Recommend City Council authorize bidding for shade improvement construction
- Receive project development progress report
The Great Park Board approved the minutes from the January 25, 2022 regular meeting and recommended that the City Council approve plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Great Park Shade Improvements - Phase 1. The Board also received and filed a project development progress report after staff presentations and discussion.
- Approved minutes of the regular meeting held on January 25, 2022 (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve plans, specifications, and contract documents for Great Park Shade Improvements - Phase 1, CIP 362013 (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve the Engineer's Estimate, Construction Contingency and Project Funding Summary (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council authorize staff to solicit competitive bids and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder (unanimous)
- Received and filed the Project Development Progress Report and presentation (by consensus)
GREEN RIBBON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING - October 13, 2021
The Green Ribbon Environmental Committee is meeting to discuss and provide direction on zero-emission buildings and local decarbonization opportunities, and to receive an update on Senate Bill 1383 organic waste reduction requirements. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its August 11, 2021 meeting. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Discussion and direction on zero-emission buildings and local decarbonization opportunities
- Update on Senate Bill 1383 organic waste reduction requirements
- Approve minutes of the August 11, 2021 regular meeting
GREEN RIBBON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING - December 8, 2021
The Green Ribbon Environmental Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the One Irvine Program, review an environmental programs report, and consider climate policies regarding electric lawn equipment and zero-emission buildings. The committee will also approve the minutes from its October 13, 2021 meeting. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public comments accepted in writing.
- Consideration of climate policies: electric lawn equipment and zero-emission buildings (receive and file)
- Approve minutes of October 13, 2021 regular meeting
- Presentation on One Irvine Program
- Environmental Programs Report presentation
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 30 minutes total
GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING
The Great Park Board will consider approving a $5.6 million annual landscape maintenance contract, budget adjustments for athletic programs, and a study of a botanical garden and veterans memorial. The board will also elect its chair and vice chair for the year and receive a project development progress report.
- Contract award to Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. for $5,599,314.64 annually for landscape and facilities maintenance
- Budget adjustment of $675,000 from Great Park Fund 180 for extra work enhancements
- Budget adjustments for athletic programs: FY 2021-22 revenues +$735,470, expenditures +$579,719; FY 2022-23 revenues +$653,415, expenditures +$594,774
- Direct staff to study feasibility of a botanical garden with veterans memorial on the 125-acre ARDA site
- Annual election of Board Chairman/Chairwoman and Vice Chairman/Chairwoman
The Great Park Board unanimously recommended that the City Council approve a landscape and facilities maintenance contract with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. for an annual not-to-exceed amount of $5,599,314.64, plus a $675,000 budget adjustment from the Great Park Fund 180 fund balance. The Board also unanimously recommended budget adjustments for Great Park athletic programs in fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23, and directed staff to study the feasibility of a botanical garden and Veterans Memorial on the 125-acre ARDA site. In other actions, the Board adopted Resolution No. 22-01 amending the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer, re-elected Farrah Khan as Chairwoman and elected Mike Carroll as Vice Chairman, and received and filed the Project Development Progress Report with no action taken.
- Recommended City Council approve landscape maintenance contract with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. for annual not-to-exceed $5,599,314.64 (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve $675,000 budget adjustment from Great Park Fund 180 fund balance for extra work enhancement services (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve FY 2021-22 Great Park athletic program budget adjustments: increase revenues $735,470 and expenditures $579,719 (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve FY 2022-23 Great Park athletic program budget adjustments: increase revenues $653,415 and expenditures $594,774 (unanimous)
- Directed staff to study feasibility of a botanical garden, including a Veterans Memorial and other components, on the 125-acre ARDA site (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 22-01 amending Resolution No. 20-01 pertaining to the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer (unanimous)
- Re-elected Director Farrah Khan as Chairwoman and elected Director Mike Carroll as Vice Chairman for the ensuing year (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the November 23, 2021 regular meeting and December 14, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)
FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Irvine Finance Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of budget adjustments and agreements for One Irvine grant and loan programs and broadband assessment services, funded through the Irvine Recovery Plan Fund. The commission will also select its chair, vice chair, and a representative to the City's Investment Advisory Committee, and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Budget adjustment allocating $208,000 for contract consulting and $1,040,000 for One Irvine Grant and Loan Programs
- Agreement with Broadband Equity Partnership for broadband assessment services not to exceed $402,500
- Budget adjustment allocating $402,500 for broadband assessment contract services
- Selection of Chair, Vice Chair, and representative to Investment Advisory Committee
- Approve minutes of December 6, 2021 meeting