Irvine public meetings in 2023

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on five development applications, including a 684-unit condominium project in the Great Park area, a 91,600-square-foot warehouse at 2 Sterling, a 16,538-square-foot office building at Von Karman and Quartz, a sign program modification for Irvine Concourse, and a wireless facility at 11501 Jeffrey Road. The Commission will also consider adopting minutes from its November 2 and November 16 meetings. All items are on the agenda for decision at this meeting.

• 684 residential condominium units in Development District 1-South of the Great Park Neighborhoods, Planning Area 51, filed by Five Point Communities Management, Inc. on behalf of Heritage Fields El Toro, LLC
• 91,600-square-foot warehouse building with 8,200 square feet of office space at 2 Sterling in Planning Area 35 (Irvine Spectrum 2), filed by DPIF4 CA 44 Irvine II, LLC
• 16,538-square-foot two-story office building with transfer of development rights at the southwest corner of Von Karman Avenue and Quartz in Planning Area 36 (Irvine Business Complex), filed by 18301 Von Karman Property Owner LLC
• Sign program modification with administrative relief for Irvine Concourse at 1900-2130 Main Street and 17901-17941 Von Karman Avenue, filed by JB3D on behalf of Irvine Concourse Owners Association
• Conditional use permit for a new Class 10 wireless facility with two faux monobroadleaf trees at 11501 Jeffrey Road in Planning Area 1 (Orchard Hills), filed by Coastal Business Group, Inc. on behalf of AT&T Mobility

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Irvine's Community Services Commission meets Dec. 6, 2023 to consider a park plan for Great Park Neighborhoods District 1 South (Planning Area 51), appoint two Irvine Sports Committee members-at-large, approve November meeting minutes, and receive a capital improvement projects report. The park plan item asks the Commission to adopt a resolution recommending Planning Commission approval of a plan filed by Five Point Communities Management, Inc. on behalf of Heritage Fields El Toro, LLC.

• Resolution 23-05: recommend Planning Commission approval of Park Plan 00908545-PPP for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 19278, on Great Park Boulevard between Ridge Valley and Bosque in Planning Area 51 (Great Park), filed by Five Point Communities Management, Inc. for Heritage Fields El Toro, LLC
• Appoint Joseph Ferrante and Phil Wang as Members-at-Large to the Irvine Sports Committee for terms Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2025
• Approve minutes of the regular Community Services Commission meeting held Nov. 1, 2023
• Receive and file a Capital Improvement Projects report
• Public comments accepted on non-agendized items and on each Commission Business item, with speaker time limits set by number of requests

The Community Services Commission recommended Planning Commission approval of Park Plan 00908545-PPP for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 19278 in Great Park Neighborhoods, Development District 1 South, Planning Area 51. The commission also appointed two members-at-large to the Irvine Sports Committee and approved the November 1, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of November 1, 2023 regular meeting (4-0, 1 absent)
• Appointed Joseph Ferrante to Irvine Sports Committee Member-at-Large, Jan 1, 2024–Dec 31, 2025 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Motion to return two resumes to full commission for January vote failed for lack of second
• Appointed Phil Wang to Irvine Sports Committee Member-at-Large, Jan 1, 2024–Dec 31, 2025 (2-1, 1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 23-05 recommending Planning Commission approval of Park Plan 00908545-PPP (4-0, 1 absent)

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Transportation Commission meets Dec. 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The agenda is largely procedural: presentations on transit and the Yale-Barranca fixed-route pilot service (both with no staff report), public comment, and a consent calendar item to approve minutes from the Nov. 7, 2023 meeting. No action items, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Presentation: Transit Update (no staff report)
• Presentation: Yale-Barranca Fixed-Route Pilot Service Update (no staff report)
• Consent Calendar: approve minutes of the Nov. 7, 2023 regular meeting
• Public comment on non-agendized items, with speaker time limits based on number of requests
• Items for future agendas and adjournment

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Finance Commission meets on December 4, 2023 to approve minutes from its November 6 meeting and to consider recommending that City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023-24 First Quarter Budget Update. Most of the agenda is procedural: roll call, public comments, and routine consent calendar items. No specific dollar figures, contracts, or rezonings appear in the agenda text.

• Consent Calendar: approve minutes of the November 6, 2023 regular Finance Commission meeting
• Commission Business: recommend City Council receive and file the FY 2023-24 First Quarter Budget Update
• Public comments accepted in person, via Zoom, email, or e-comment at least two hours before the meeting
• Meeting scheduled to terminate at 12:00 midnight, with items after 11:00 p.m. potentially continued

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will consider recommending that the City Council advance a temporary live music venue at the Great Park Sports Complex with 6,000-8,000 seats for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 summer concert seasons. The Board will also receive an update on planning for a permanent Great Park amphitheater. Related recommendations include accepting a $600,000 sponsorship from Five Point Communities and authorizing up to $600,000 for long-lead equipment such as the stage and bleachers. The Board itself is recommending; final decisions would rest with the City Council.

• Recommend temporary live music venue at Great Park Sports Complex, 6,000-8,000 seats, for 2024-2026 summer seasons
• Update on planning for the permanent Great Park amphitheater project
• Recommend accepting $600,000 sponsorship from Five Point Communities for the temporary venue
• Recommend authorizing up to $600,000 for long-lead equipment including stage and bleachers
• Public comments accepted in person, by mail, email, e-comment, or Zoom

The Great Park Board received an update on the permanent amphitheater and recommended the City Council proceed with a temporary live music venue at the Great Park Sports Complex (6,000–8,000 seats for 2024–2026 summer seasons), accept a $600,000 sponsorship from Five Point Communities, and authorize staff to explore securing long-lead equipment (stage and bleachers) up to $600,000. The motion passed with a friendly amendment, which took precedence over the main and substitute motions; no vote was taken on those. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received update on permanent amphitheater planning
• Recommended City Council direct staff to advance temporary venue concepts (6,000–8,000 seats, 2024–2026)
• Recommended City Council accept $600,000 sponsorship from Five Point Communities
• Recommended City Council authorize staff to explore securing long-lead equipment up to $600,000

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Transportation Commission meets Nov. 21, 2023 to consider recommending that City Council adopt an ordinance amending the city's Engineering and Traffic Surveys for speed limits. The agenda also includes a Traffic Management Update presentation with no staff report, plus public comment and future agenda items. Much of the document is procedural boilerplate, and some sections mistakenly reference the Sustainability Commission.

• Ordinance directing an amendment to Irvine's Engineering and Traffic Surveys for declared prima facie speed limits, for City Council adoption
• Traffic Management Update presentation (no staff report attached)
• Public comment on non-agendized items, with speaker time limits based on number of requests
• Items for future agendas
• Meeting held 5:30 PM in the City Council Chamber, One Civic Center Plaza

NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE - VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, PARK PLAN, AND MASTER PLAN FOR 684 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS WITHIN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 1-SOUTH

At its November 16, 2023 meeting, the Irvine Planning Commission continued a public hearing on a vesting tentative tract map, park plan, and master plan for 684 residential condominium units in Development District 1-South of the Great Park Neighborhoods, Planning Area 51. The item is now set for December 7, 2023. This notice is a posting and continuance document; it does not state a decision on the merits of the project.

• Public hearing continued to December 7, 2023
• Vesting tentative tract map, park plan, and master plan for 684 residential condominium units
• Project location: Development District 1-South of the Great Park Neighborhoods, Planning Area 51 (Great Park)
• Notice posted at City Hall, University Park Center, Walnut Village Center, and Northwood Town Center
• Original hearing held November 16, 2023

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Planning Commission meets Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. to hold public hearings on five Great Park items. The most consequential is a conditional use permit for four industrial buildings totaling 599,949 square feet at the southeast corner of Bake Parkway and the I-5 Freeway. The Commission will also consider a 77,000-square-foot commercial center with two drive-thru restaurants, a Montessori child care center, and a zoning amendment on medicinal cannabis businesses; a 684-unit condominium project is recommended for continuance to Dec. 7, 2023.

• Conditional Use Permit for four industrial buildings totaling 599,949 sq ft (warehouse, light manufacturing, ancillary office) at SE corner of Bake Parkway and I-5, Great Park Planning Area 51; Resolution No. 23-3925
• 684-unit residential condominium project (Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Park Plan, Master Plan) in Development District 1-South recommended for continuance to Dec. 7, 2023
• Master Plan for ~77,000 sq ft community commercial development plus two conditional use permits for separate drive-thru restaurants in Development District 1-South; Resolutions 23-3930, 23-3931, 23-3932
• Conditional use permit for a Montessori child care center with outdoor play area at SE corner of Chinon and Rondo, Development District 5; Resolution No. 23-3924
• Public hearing on amending Zoning Ordinance Chapter 3-39 on cannabis-related uses and medicinal cannabis businesses; Resolution No. 23-3933 recommending City Council adoption of Zone Change

GREAT PARK BOARD ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will hold a presentation regarding heritage trees at the Great Park. The board is also scheduled to review and approve minutes from the September 26, 2023, and October 10, 2023, meetings.

• Presentation: Heritage Trees at the Great Park
• Approval of September 26, 2023, adjourned meeting minutes
• Approval of October 10, 2023, regular meeting minutes

The Great Park Board approved minutes from its September 26 and October 10, 2023 meetings. The board also received and filed a presentation on Heritage Trees at the Great Park, heard public comments supporting a BMX track, and received updates on demolition at the ARDA site and a website award.

• Approved minutes of September 26, 2023 adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 10, 2023 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed Heritage Trees presentation (consensus)

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Transportation Commission will review a traffic evaluation for District 1 Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19728 and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 2023-142. The Commission may recommend that the Subdivision Committee and Planning Commission approve street improvements for several local roads.

• Traffic evaluation for District 1 Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19728
• Traffic evaluation for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 2023-142
• Proposed street improvements on Great Park Boulevard, Terrapin, Hornet, Beacon, and Bosque
• Approval of September 19, 2023, meeting minutes

NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE - AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT AND IN-LIEU FEE UPDATE STUDY

The Irvine Planning Commission has continued the public hearing regarding the Affordable Housing Requirement and In-Lieu Fee Update Study. This item was originally scheduled for discussion at the November 2, 2023, meeting.

• Affordable Housing Requirement and In-Lieu Fee Update Study

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission will review several recommendations for the City Council, including a $23 million construction contract for a bicycle and pedestrian bridge. The meeting also covers updates to the Irvine Recovery Plan and year-end fiscal reports.

• $23,144,703 construction contract for JOST/I-5 Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge
• $210,000 allocation for a Public Arts Master Plan
• $160,776.93 grant for officer wellness and mental health
• $8.2 million budget adjustment for Irvine Recovery Plan projects
• $2,499,989.17 professional services contract for bridge engineering

NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE - CUP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS FOR WAREHOUSE, LIGHT MANUFACTURING, AND ANCILLARY OFFICE PURPOSES; LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BAKE PARKWAY AND I- 5 FREEWAY

The Irvine Planning Commission has continued a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit. The hearing for the proposed industrial development was moved from November 2, 2023, to November 16, 2023.

• Conditional use permit for four industrial buildings totaling 599,949 square feet
• Proposed use for warehouse, light manufacturing, and ancillary office
• Location: Southeast corner of Bake Parkway and Interstate 5 Freeway

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Commission will hold public hearings on multiple development requests in the Great Park and Irvine Business Complex. Items include new warehouse buildings, residential tract maps, and industrial facility permits.

• Conditional use permit for a vehicle body repair facility at 1824 Kaiser Avenue
• Master plan for community and sustainable design features in Great Park Districts 2, 3, and 6-South
• Conditional use permit for a 133,320-square-foot warehouse at Alton Parkway and Muirlands Boulevard
• Vesting tentative tract map for 82 single-family homes in Cadence Park
• Conditional use permit for four industrial buildings totaling 599,949 square feet at Bake Parkway and I-5

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Community Services Commission will consider a park plan for Great Park Neighborhoods Development District 1 South. The body will also vote on appointments for the Irvine Child Care Committee for the 2024-2025 term.

• Park Plan (File No. 00908545-PPP) for Great Park Neighborhoods Development District 1 South
• Resolution 23-05 recommending Planning Commission approval of the Great Park park plan
• Appointments of Diane Gale and Shuo Tao to the Irvine Child Care Committee
• Appointments of Bushra Rashid and Jessica Winn to the Irvine Child Care Committee
• Approval of October 18, 2023, meeting minutes

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regular meeting scheduled for October 19, 2023, has been canceled. All scheduled public hearing and business items will be continued to the next meeting on November 2, 2023.

• Affordable housing requirement and in-lieu fee update study
• Conditional use permit for vehicle repair facility at 1824 Kaiser Avenue
• Design features for Great Park development districts 2, 3, and 6-South
• Warehouse and manufacturing permit at Alton Parkway and Muirlands Boulevard
• Tract map for 82 single-family units in Cadence Park

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission will review several recommendations for the City Council, including the acceptance of state and retail theft prevention grants. The commission will also discuss a synthetic turf financial report and reorganization of the committee leadership.

• Acceptance of $2,990,000 in state funding from Assemblymember Petrie-Norris and Senator Min
• Acceptance of a $5,403,369 Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant from the BSCC
• Agreement with PBK Architects for $1,150,000 for a new pool at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
• Construction contract for $5,620,484 for Trabuco Road improvements from Jeffrey Road to Sand Canyon Avenue
• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Community Services Commission will receive a presentation on the development of the Office of Health and Wellness. The meeting also includes a progress report on the Strategic Plan for Children, Youth and Families.

• Presentation on Core Comprehensive Health and Wellness by Assistant City Manager Brian King
• Summer Recap presentation
• Strategic Plan for Children, Youth and Families progress report
• Approval of September 20, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission received and filed the Strategic Plan for Children, Youth and Families progress report with no vote taken. It also unanimously approved the September 20, 2023 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational presentations on health and wellness and a summer recap.

• Received and filed Strategic Plan for Children, Youth and Families progress report (no vote)
• Approved September 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will consider recommendations for the City Council regarding food and beverage opportunities and a multi-year sponsorship agreement. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving previous minutes and appointing a Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer.

• Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Almquist, Inc. for food and beverage at the Great Park
• Multi-Year Facility Use and Sponsorship Agreement with OC Professional Soccer, LLC
• Appointment of Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer via resolution
• Approval of September 12, 2023, meeting minutes

The Great Park Board voted to recommend City Council approval of an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Almquist, Inc. for food and beverage operations at the Great Park, including an annual review and a subcommittee of Vice Chairman Agran and Director Khan. The board also recommended approval of a Multi-Year Facility Use and Sponsorship Agreement with OC Professional Soccer, LLC, amended to remove stadium naming rights and allow separate negotiation of those rights subject to City Council approval. Both recommendations passed unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar items 1.1 and 1.2 (minutes and Treasurer/CFO resolution) unanimously
• Recommended City Council approve Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Almquist, Inc. for food and beverage (unanimous, with annual review and subcommittee)
• Recommended City Council approve Multi-Year Facility Use and Sponsorship Agreement with OC Professional Soccer, LLC, amended to remove naming rights (unanimous)
• Failed substitute motion to continue soccer agreement to October 24 meeting (lack of second)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Irvine Planning Commission has been canceled due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2023.

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Finance Commission will meet to consider a budget adjustment for the Urban Forest Master Plan process. The Commission will also review the minutes from the September 5, 2023, meeting.

• $400,000 budget adjustment for Urban Forest Master Plan study
• Approval of September 5, 2023, meeting minutes

NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT - NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The regular meeting of the Great Park Board of Directors scheduled for November 14, 2023, has been adjourned to a later time. The meeting will now begin at 3 p.m. instead of 2 p.m.

• Meeting time moved from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The regular meeting of the Great Park Board of Directors scheduled for November 14, 2023, at 2 p.m. was adjourned to 3 p.m. No substantive decisions were recorded in this notice.

• Adjourned regular meeting from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The regular meeting of the Great Park Board of Directors scheduled for September 26, 2023, was adjourned to a later time. The meeting was moved from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• Meeting time adjournment from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The regular meeting of the Great Park Board of Directors scheduled for September 26, 2023, at 2 p.m. was adjourned to 3 p.m. No substantive decisions were recorded in this notice.

• Adjourned regular meeting from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

GREAT PARK BOARD ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will hold a regular meeting to review updates regarding the Great Park Framework Plan Design. The agenda also includes presentations, executive director reports, and board member reports.

• Great Park Framework Plan Design Updates

The Great Park Board received and filed a design update on the Great Park Framework Plan, including discussion of a lake, trees, exercise equipment, amphitheater, and botanical gardens. The executive director reported 85% of above-ground structures at the ARDA site demolished, with completion expected soon and foundation removal in early 2024. No formal votes were taken; the board adjourned unanimously.

• Received and filed Great Park Framework Plan design update (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (moved by Kim, seconded by Khan)

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Community Services Commission will review a presentation regarding community education and enforcement efforts for electric bicycles. The Commission will also consider approving minutes from the July 19 and August 2, 2023, meetings.

• Presentation on electric bicycles: community education and enforcement efforts
• Approval of July 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of August 2, 2023, meeting minutes

The Community Services Commission held a regular meeting on September 20, 2023, with three commissioners present and two absent. The only substantive actions were approving the minutes from the July 19, 2023, and August 2, 2023, meetings, both by unanimous 3-0 votes. The meeting also included a presentation on electric bicycle education and enforcement efforts, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 19, 2023 meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 2, 2023 meeting (3-0)

NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A VEHICLE BODY REPAIR, PAINT, AND RESTORATION FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING, LOCATED AT 1824 KAISER AVENUE IN PLANNING AREA 36 (IRVINE BUSINESS COMPLEX)

The Irvine Planning Commission has continued a public hearing regarding a proposed vehicle body repair, paint, and restoration facility. The hearing for the project located at 1824 Kaiser Avenue was moved from September 21, 2023, to October 19, 2023.

• Continuance of Conditional Use Permit for 1824 Kaiser Avenue
• Proposed vehicle body repair, paint, and restoration facility

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Planning Commission is considering a major proposal by Irvine Company to add 1,000 dwelling units to the Irvine Spectrum Center. The meeting also includes approvals for a childcare center and athletic facility at 2941 Alton Avenue.

• Proposed 1,000 dwelling units at Lots 103 and 106 in Planning Area 33
• Conditional Use Permit for Montessori childcare and athletic facility at 2941 Alton Avenue
• Recommendation for Jamboree Road Pedestrian Bridge feasibility study
• Study of off-premises advertising pilot program at 30 Auto Center Drive
• Continuance of affordable housing requirement and in-lieu fee study

NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE - AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT AND IN-LIEU FEE UPDATE STUDY

The Irvine Planning Commission has continued the public hearing regarding the Affordable Housing Requirement and In-Lieu Fee Update Study. This item was originally scheduled for the September 21, 2023, meeting.

• Affordable Housing Requirement and In-Lieu Fee Update Study public hearing

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Transportation Commission will consider recommendations for a pedestrian bridge at Jamboree and Alton Parkway. The body will also discuss a grant application for the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program and a traffic study for the Irvine Business Complex.

• Jamboree Road Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Study recommendation
• Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program grant application
• Planning Area 36 Irvine Business Complex Von Karman Avenue/Quartz Office traffic study
• City of Irvine Bus Stop Update presentation

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission will consider recommendations for the City Council regarding a new transit pilot service and a corporate donation. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Recommendation to accept a $100,000 donation from Maruchan, Inc.
• Proposed $1,901,635 budget adjustment for Yale Avenue-Barranca Parkway pilot service
• Proposed $950,183 budget adjustment for continued pilot service operations
• Proposed agreement with LAZ Parking, LLC for transit service
• Approval of August 21, 2023, meeting minutes

SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - September 13, 2023

The Sustainability Commission will meet to select a Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming year. The meeting also includes presentations regarding the Project Delivery & Sustainability Department and updates on sustainability initiatives.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for the ensuing year
• Overview of Project Delivery & Sustainability Department
• Sustainability initiatives update

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will consider recommendations for the Great Park Amphitheater, including seeking an operator and discussing a partnership with Pacific Symphony. The Board will also vote to adopt a new policy regarding monuments and memorials in the Great Park.

• Recommendation to release a Request for Qualifications for a Great Park Amphitheater operator
• Recommendation to discuss a formal partnership with Pacific Symphony as Irvine's resident orchestra
• Proposal to create a two-member amphitheater sub-committee including Director Tammy Kim
• Adoption of the Great Park Policy on Monuments and Memorials
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 25 and August 8, 2023

The Great Park Board voted 3-2 to recommend the City Council authorize the City Manager to release a Request for Qualifications for an amphitheater operator, with flexibility on the 6,000-seat minimum requirement, and to engage Pacific Symphony as Irvine's resident orchestra, amended to also consider other orchestras. A substitute motion to create a two-member amphitheater subcommittee failed 2-3. The board also unanimously adopted the Great Park Policy on Monuments and Memorials, after a substitute motion to expand it citywide failed 2-3.

• Approved recommendation for RFQ for amphitheater operator with flexibility on 6,000-seat minimum (3-2)
• Approved recommendation to engage Pacific Symphony as resident orchestra, amended to include other orchestras (3-2)
• Denied substitute motion to create two-member amphitheater subcommittee (2-3)
• Adopted Great Park Policy on Monuments and Memorials (unanimous)
• Denied substitute motion to forward monuments policy to City Council for citywide expansion (2-3)
• Approved minutes of July 25 and August 8 special meetings (unanimous)

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 7, 2023, has been canceled due to a lack of quorum. All agenda items will be continued to the next regular meeting on September 21, 2023.

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission will review recommendations for several grant awards and a design services agreement. The Commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 7, 2023, meeting.

• Agreement with Perkins Eastman for design services at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park up to $3,274,600
• Acceptance of a $75,863 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant
• Acceptance of a $380,000 California Office of Traffic Safety STEP grant
• Acceptance of a $28,000 Child Passenger Safety Program grant

GREAT PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

The Great Park Board is considering food and beverage management and potential land exchanges. The meeting also includes a presentation on planning for sustainability at the Great Park.

• Presentation: Planning for Sustainability at the Great Park
• Authorization to develop an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Almquist (formerly Frontier Real Estate Investments, LLC) for food and beverage management
• Authorization to negotiate a potential land exchange with Heritage Fields El Toro, LLC
• Approval of minutes from the June 13, 2023, joint meeting and June 27, 2023, regular meeting

The Great Park Board unanimously authorized staff to develop an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Frontier Real Estate Investments, LLC (rebranded as Almquist) for Great Park food and beverage planning, consulting, and management, and to enter into negotiations with Heritage Fields El Toro, LLC for a potential land exchange. The board also approved minutes from two prior meetings. A presentation on sustainability planning was received and filed with no action.

• Authorized staff to develop Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Frontier Real Estate Investments, LLC (Almquist) for food and beverage planning (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to negotiate with Heritage Fields El Toro, LLC for potential land exchange (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 13, 2023 special joint meeting with City Council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 27, 2023 regular meeting (unanimous)

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Transportation Commission will review a project report for the Jeffrey Road and Barranca Parkway intersection. They will also consider a traffic study regarding a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for Irvine Spectrum Center Lots 103 and 106.

• Jeffrey Road and Barranca Parkway Intersection Improvement Project (CIP 312209)
• Planning Area 33 Irvine Spectrum Center Lots 103 and 106 traffic study
• Proposed street improvements on Pacifica and Gateway
• Proposed traffic control measures at Gateway and Meridian intersection

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission will review several recommendations for the City Council, including a cannabis tax enforcement grant and parking lot rehabilitation. They will also discuss a contract amendment for the Irvine Animal Care Center project.

• $244,875.97 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Law Enforcement Grant
• $650,000 budget adjustment for Civic Center Parking Lot Rehabilitation
• Contract amendment for Irvine Animal Care Center Expansion and Renovation Project architect

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Great Park Board of Directors has been canceled. This notice serves as the official notification of the cancellation.

The Great Park Board of Directors' regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, July 25, 2023, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made, as the meeting did not occur.

• Canceled the regular meeting scheduled for July 25, 2023

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

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The Community Services Commission held a regular meeting with four commissioners present and one absent. The only substantive action was receiving and filing the Capital Improvement Projects Report, presented by staff. No other decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Received and filed Capital Improvement Projects Report (4-0, 1 absent)

GREAT PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

The Great Park Board will receive a status update and review a negotiated Design, Construction & Operation Agreement (DCOA) with Live Nation. This project aims to develop a permanent live music amphitheater in the Great Park to replace the temporary FivePoint Amphitheater.

• Review of Design, Construction & Operation Agreement (DCOA) with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.
• Proposed development of a 25-acre amphitheater site north of Great Park Boulevard
• Amphitheater design specifications including a minimum 14,000 capacity and 10,000 fixed seats

The Great Park Board voted to officially terminate exclusive negotiations with Live Nation regarding a proposed Design, Construction, and Operation Agreement for an amphitheater. A substitute motion, which passed 3-2, directed the City Manager to develop a new process and timeline within 90 days for an amphitheater project and third-party operator RFP. Additionally, the Board voted unanimously to cancel the afternoon's regular Great Park Board meeting and continue its substantive items.

• Motion to continue the Live Nation agreement item to August 8 failed (2-3)
• Adopted substitute motion to terminate exclusive negotiations with Live Nation and direct City Manager on new amphitheater process (3-2)
• Cancelled the regular meeting of the Great Park Board scheduled for July 25, 2023, and continued substantive items (unanimous)

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Community Services Commission will review updates regarding the strategic plan for senior services. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2023 National ParkScore Index.

• Strategic Plan for Senior Services update
• 2023 National ParkScore Index presentation
• Approval of May 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of June 7, 2023 meeting minutes

The Community Services Commission held a regular meeting on July 19, 2023. The Commission approved the minutes from the May 3, 2023, and June 7, 2023, meetings, with a minor modification to the June minutes regarding the Public Arts Program Policy.

• Approved May 3, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved June 7, 2023, meeting minutes with modification (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 p.m. (4-0)

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission will consider recommendations for a pavement rehabilitation contract and a youth mentoring grant. The Commission will also review the minutes from the June 20, 2023, meeting.

• Recommend $7,869,222 construction contract for Jamboree Pavement Rehabilitation to All American Asphalt
• Recommend $2,000,000 Gas Tax Fund budget adjustment for Jamboree Pavement Rehabilitation
• Recommend acceptance of $50,000 National Recreation and Park Association grant for youth mentoring
• Approval of June 20, 2023, meeting minutes

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will review details regarding the Great Park Library Project. The Board will also discuss a request to provide a comprehensive update to the walkable historic timeline in Great Park.

• Review of Great Park Library Project Details
• Discussion of walkable historic timeline update
• Approval of May 9, 2023, and May 23, 2023, meeting minutes

The Great Park Board directed staff to initiate a capital project to update the Walkable Historical Timeline, including new entries, a second edition of the project handbook, and digital features. The Board also approved minutes from the May 9 and May 23, 2023, meetings and received a presentation on the proposed Great Park Library project.

• Approved May 9, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 23, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Directed staff to update Walkable Historical Timeline as a capital project (4-0)

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The provided document contains only procedural information and meeting instructions for the Irvine Transportation Commission. No specific business items, projects, or decisions are listed in the text.

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission will review several recommendations for the City Council, including a $120 million bond issuance for Great Park and various infrastructure and management contracts. The meeting also includes discussions on park equipment funding and road rehabilitation projects.

• Issuance of up to $120 million in Special Tax Bonds for Great Park Improvement Area No. 10
• $4,728,356.04 construction contract for Sand Canyon Avenue rehabilitation
• Contract amendment with Irvine Ranch Conservancy for Bommer Canyon management up to $2,599,342.07
• $1,000,000 budget adjustment for park fitness equipment via Irvine Recovery Plan
• Contract amendment for General Plan Update consulting services with Harris & Associates

REVISED AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING/ REGULAR JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF IRVINE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE GREAT PARK BOARD

The City Council will discuss a General Plan amendment for Planning Area 39 and consider ordinances for the Irvine Market Place residential development. The meeting also includes a special joint session to adopt the 2023-25 biennial budget and related financial policies.

• General Plan Amendment for Planning Area 39 (Los Olivos) filed by Irvine Company
• Ordinances for Irvine Market Place residential development in Lower Peters Canyon
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-25 biennial budget and financial policies
• Extension of the Westpark community preferential parking pilot program
• Authorization of Round 1 Irvine Recovery Plan Grants Program contracts

The Irvine City Council and Great Park Board held a joint meeting and approved the Fiscal Years 2023-25 biennial budget, annual appropriations limit, and updated full-time positions. The council also adopted resolutions updating various city fees, establishing assessment levies, approving the Great Park budget, and authorizing Memorandums of Understanding for educational and grant programs.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-51 for the FY 2023-25 appropriations budget and financial policies (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-52 adopting the annual appropriations limit for FY 2023-24 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-53 updating full-time positions in compensation resolutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-54 establishing salary grade order structure and salary ranges (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-55 establishing development processing, inspection, and business license fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-56 establishing City Clerk section service fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-57 establishing public safety service fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-58 ordering annual assessments for landscape, lighting, and park maintenance (unanimous)

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Community Services Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a park design for a private neighborhood park in Orchard Hills. The Commission will also provide input on a proposed Public Arts Program Policy for recommendation to the City Council.

• Public hearing for Park Design 00824643-PPD at Private Neighborhood Park 1 (Orchard Hills)
• Discussion of proposed Public Arts Program Policy
• Approval of April 19, 2023, meeting minutes

The Community Services Commission unanimously approved Resolution 23-05, approving the park design for Private Neighborhood Park 1 in District 4 of Planning Area 1 (Orchard Hills), filed by EPT Design on behalf of Irvine Community Development Company. The commission also unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed Public Arts Program Policy, with a committee to be appointed by the Irvine City Council. Additionally, the commission approved the minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 23-05 for Orchard Hills park design (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Public Arts Program Policy (5-0)
• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT - MAY 23, 2023

The regular meeting of the Great Park Board of Directors scheduled for May 23, 2023, at 2 p.m. was adjourned. The meeting was rescheduled to take place at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

• Adjournment of the May 23, 2023, meeting from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The regular meeting of the Great Park Board of Directors scheduled for May 23, 2023, was adjourned to 3 p.m.

GREAT PARK BOARD ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will receive a presentation regarding the recent framework plan groundbreaking and construction timeline. The board will also consider approving previous meeting minutes and a resolution to amend the appointment of the Assistant Secretary.

• Presentation on framework plan groundbreaking and construction timeline
• Approval of April 25, 2023, meeting minutes
• Resolution to amend the appointment of the Assistant Secretary

The Great Park Board received and filed an update on the Framework Plan groundbreaking and construction timeline, with no action taken. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, including the April 25, 2023 meeting minutes and Resolution No. 23-03 amending the appointment of the Assistant Secretary. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar items 2.1 and 2.2 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 25, 2023 regular meeting
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-03 amending Assistant Secretary appointment

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Finance Commission will review a contract amendment for asphalt maintenance and the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Third Quarter Budget Update. The Commission will also receive a presentation regarding the Great Park Framework Plan.

• Contract amendment for R.J. Noble Company to increase annual asphalt maintenance to $1,999,970.24
• Extension of asphalt maintenance contract term to June 30, 2024
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Third Quarter Budget Update
• Presentation on the Great Park Framework Plan
• Approval of May 1, 2023, meeting minutes

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Transportation Commission will review recommendations for the City Council regarding new electric bicycle regulations and the extension of a parking pilot program. The body will also discuss Measure M2 capital improvement program submittals.

• Ordinance amending the Irvine Municipal Code regarding electric bicycles and electric transportation
• Extension of the Westpark and Westpark II preferential parking district pilot program
• Development of a citywide preferential parking district implementation strategy
• Annual Measure M2 Seven-year Capital Improvement Program submittal for FY 2023-24 through 2029-30

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will review details for the Botanical Garden Project and a communications plan for the Great Park Framework Development. The Board will also consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a lease amendment with Tierra Verde Industries.

• Review of Botanical Garden Project Details
• Great Park Framework Development Communications Plan
• Amendment No. 3 to lease between City of Irvine and Tierra Verde Industries
• Approval of April 11, 2023, meeting minutes

The Great Park Board unanimously recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the lease between the City of Irvine and Tierra Verde Industries, and authorize the City Manager to execute it. The board also approved the minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting. Two presentations were received and filed with no action taken.

• Recommended City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to lease with Tierra Verde Industries (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 11, 2023 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed Botanical Garden Project details presentation (no action)
• Received and filed Great Park Framework Development Communications Plan (no action)

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Community Services Commission will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-25 budget and Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider appointments for the Irvine Child Care Committee and the Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee.

• Review of Community Services Department Fiscal Year 2023-25 Proposed Budget
• Review of Community Services Related Fiscal Year 2023-25 Capital Improvement Program Proposed Budget
• Appointment of Yulree Tio to the Irvine Child Care Committee
• Appointment of Diane Gale and Valerie Sanchez to the Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee
• Presentations on Bommer Canyon, drowning prevention, and public arts program policy

The Commission reviewed the Community Services Department FY 2023-25 Proposed Budget and related Capital Improvement Program budget, then voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approval of both. It also appointed Yulree Tio to the Irvine Child Care Committee and Diane Gale and Valerie Sanchez to the Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee. All votes were 4-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Recommended City Council approve FY 2023-25 Community Services Department Proposed Budget (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve FY 2023-25 Community Services Related Capital Improvement Program Proposed Budget (4-0)
• Appointed Yulree Tio as Parent/Guardian Member on Irvine Child Care Committee through Dec 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Appointed Diane Gale and Valerie Sanchez as Members-at-Large on Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee (4-0)

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Transportation Commission will review the proposed Transportation Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2023-25. The body is asked to provide input regarding these upcoming projects.

• Review of Fiscal Years 2023-25 Proposed Transportation Capital Improvement Program

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Transportation Commission will review a traffic study regarding the Planning Area 4 The Market Place Irvine General Plan Amendment and Zone Change. The Commission is asked to determine if the study meets city standards and to recommend approval of conditions for street improvements.

• Traffic study review for Planning Area 4 The Market Place Irvine
• Proposed street improvements on El Camino Real and Bryan Avenue
• Proposed median improvements at the East Side Access Road driveway on El Camino Real
• Approval of March 21, 2023, meeting minutes

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Transportation Commission is meeting to review and approve updates to the city's traffic study guidelines. This includes specific updates to the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Impact Analysis Guidelines.

• Approval of January 17, 2023, meeting minutes
• Technical update to Traffic Study Guidelines
• Updates to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Impact Analysis Guidelines

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Commission will discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-25 biennial budget and various fee resolutions. They will also review budget adjustments for street rehabilitation, aquatic center repairs, and electric vehicle charger installations.

• $15,200,825 construction contract for Annual Street Rehabilitation and Slurry Seal project
• $360 million bond issuance for Gateway Preserve and All American Asphalt Plant acquisition
• $703,287 budget adjustment for Northwood Aquatics Center Deck Replacement
• $221,000 budget adjustment for Irvine Civic Center Phase II EV charger installation
• $200,000 increase to gasoline and fuel delivery contract

REVISED AGENDA - GREAT PARK REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will review project details for the Veterans Memorial Park and Gardens. The Board will also consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a sole source contract for the Great Park Balloon.

• Review of Veterans Memorial Park and Gardens Project Details
• Sole source contract with Aerophile California, LLC to operate and maintain the Great Park Balloon
• Proposed contract amount of $600,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-24
• Proposed contract amount of $600,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25

The Great Park Board unanimously recommended that the City Council approve a sole source contract with Aerophile California, LLC to operate, maintain, and replace equipment for the Great Park Balloon, totaling $600,000 in FY 2023-24 and $600,000 in FY 2024-25. The board also received and filed a presentation on the Veterans Memorial Park and Gardens project with no action taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended City Council approve $600,000 FY 2023-24 and $600,000 FY 2024-25 sole source contract with Aerophile California, LLC for Great Park Balloon (unanimous)
• Received and filed Veterans Memorial Park and Gardens project presentation (consensus, no action)

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Community Services Commission will hold public hearings regarding park design modifications for Oak Creek Community Park. The body will also consider a modification to the community parks plan for Planning Areas 1 & 2 and the Northern Sphere.

• Public hearing for Oak Creek Community Park design modification at 15616 Valley Oak Drive
• Request for administrative relief to eliminate parking lot landscape requirements
• Modification to the Community Parks Park Plan for Planning Areas 1 & 2 and the Northern Sphere
• Update on the Great Park Framework Plan
• Technical update to zoning ordinance regarding Parks and Park Facilities Standards

The Community Services Commission approved a park design modification for Oak Creek Community Park, including administrative relief from parking lot landscape requirements, despite resident opposition to the dog park. The commission also recommended approval of a modification to the Community Parks Park Plan for Planning Areas 1 & 2 and the Northern Sphere, and provided input on proposed revisions to Parks and Park Facilities Standards. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 23-04 for Oak Creek Community Park design modification with parking landscape relief (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-03 recommending Planning Commission approval of Community Parks Park Plan modification for Planning Areas 1 & 2 and Northern Sphere (5-0)
• Provided input on proposed revision to Parks and Park Facilities Standards (5-0)
• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes with amendment to reflect Commissioner Rodgers led Pledge of Allegiance (5-0)

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Community Services Commission will consider funding recommendations for several grant programs. The body will also vote on appointing two commissioners to the Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee.

• Approval of February 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Appointment of two commissioners to the Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee for two-year terms
• Funding recommendations for Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Investment Partnerships Program

The Commission approved funding recommendations for the 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs, including a $338,215 allocation for public services. It also approved appointments to the Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee and the minutes of the February 15, 2023 meeting. All actions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved minutes of Feb 15, 2023 meeting with amendment noting Oral Disability Rescue absence (5-0)
• Appointed Chair Hamid and Commissioner Sun to Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee for two-year term (5-0)
• Approved CDBG public services funding totaling $338,215, with $15,000 each to Irvine Public Schools Foundation and Radiant Health Centers (5-0)
• Approved CDBG capital projects funding totaling $2,279,605, including $1,693,893 for Community Park ADA improvements (5-0)
• Approved HOME capital projects funding of $2,475,000 for Cartwright Family Apartments and reserved balance for future project (5-0)
• Approved ESG funding of $175,882, with $50,000 each to Families Forward and OCAPI Community Alliance (5-0)
• Approved CDBG, ESG, and HOME funding recommendations to City Council (5-0)
• Directed staff to adjust program funding based on final available funding levels (5-0)

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission will consider a $206,400 budget adjustment for a citywide pipe screen installation project. They will also review proposed revisions to the Residential Rehabilitation Program Policy.

• $206,400 budget adjustment for Citywide Catch Basin Connector Pipe Screen Installation Project Phase 3
• Revisions to Residential Rehabilitation Program Policy
• Approval of March 20, 2023, meeting minutes

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING

The Great Park Board will consider the updated Great Park Framework phasing and implementation plan. The board will also discuss a request to extend the Great Park Residential Task Force through 2023 and recommend revisions to sports complex field allocation and fee policies.

• Approval of Great Park Framework Plan phasing and implementation approach
• Recommendation to City Council to revise Great Park Sports Complex field allocation and fee policy
• Discussion regarding extending the Great Park Residential Task Force through 2023
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 28 and March 14, 2023

The Great Park Board approved the Phase I framework plan, incorporating an aquatics facility similar to the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Facility, continuing work with USA Water Polo under the existing MOU, and ensuring delivery by fiscal year 2031-32. The board also extended the Great Park Residential Task Force through 2023 and recommended City Council adopt revisions to the sports complex field allocation and fee policy.

• Approved Phase I of Great Park Framework Plan with aquatics facility and USA Water Polo MOU (3-2)
• Extended Great Park Residential Task Force through 2023 (4-1)
• Recommended City Council adopt revised sports complex field allocation and fee policy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 28 and Mar 14 special meetings (unanimous)

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Great Park Board of Directors for March 28, 2023, was canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

• Cancellation of the March 28, 2023, regular meeting

The Great Park Board of Directors' regular meeting scheduled for March 28, 2023, was canceled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for April 11, 2023.

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission is reviewing several major capital projects and financial actions. These include budget adjustments for road rehabilitation and a recommendation for a large-scale bond issuance for Great Park improvements.

• $1,500,000 budget adjustment for Sand Canyon Avenue rehabilitation
• $5,086,158 construction contract for Irvine Center Drive pavement rehabilitation
• $1,833,951 Gas Tax Fund appropriation for Irvine Center Drive improvements
• $400 million Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2023, for Great Park improvement areas 6, 7, and 9

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Great Park Board of Directors for March 14, 2023, has been canceled. A special meeting is instead scheduled for the same day at 2 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

• Cancellation of regular meeting scheduled for March 14, 2023
• Special meeting scheduled for March 14, 2023, at 2 p.m.

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Great Park Board of Directors for March 14, 2023, was canceled. The provided document is a notice of cancellation.

GREAT PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

The Great Park Board is reviewing the phasing and implementation of the Great Park Framework Plan. The Board will also consider recommendations for museum relocation funding and a status update on a cricket stadium.

• Approval of the Great Park Framework Plan phasing and implementation approach
• Recommended $2,500,000 budget adjustment for Flying Leathernecks Aviation Museum relocation
• Recommended $300,000 budget adjustment to secure Building 297
• Discussion regarding the status of a cricket stadium at Great Park
• Resolution to change regular meeting start time from 5 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Great Park Board approved the Great Park Framework Plan phasing and implementation approach, with modifications to move the City of Irvine Aquatics Facility and USA Water Polo MOU into Phase I. The motion passed 3-2. The board also recommended the City Council approve a $2.5 million relocation funding and storage license agreement with the Flying Leathernecks Historical Foundation, and directed staff to work with the American Cricket League on a cricket stadium location.

• Approved Great Park Framework Plan phasing with aquatics facility moved to Phase I (3-2)
• Directed staff to return April 11, 2023 with analysis based on modifications
• Recommended City Council approve $2.5M relocation funding for Flying Leathernecks (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve $300,000 for Building 297 work (unanimous)
• Directed staff to work with American Cricket League on cricket stadium location (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items including Resolution 23-02 changing meeting start time to 2 p.m. (unanimous)

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Irvine Finance Commission will meet to review a staff presentation regarding the city's electricity costs and rates. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the February 21, 2023, meeting.

• Comparative analysis of the city's electricity costs and rates
• Approval of February 21, 2023, meeting minutes

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The body will also review annual HUD grant applications for the 2023-24 program year.

• Selection of Commission Chairperson
• Selection of Commission Vice Chairperson
• Review of 2023-24 HUD Community Development Block Grant applications
• Review of HOME Investment Partnerships Grant applications
• Review of Emergency Solutions Grant applications

The Commission received and filed the annual HUD Community Development Block Grant, HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant applications for the 2023-24 program year after hearing presentations from applicants. It also approved minutes from the February 1 meeting and reorganized its leadership, electing Naz Hamid as Chair and Jing Sun as Vice Chair.

• Approved minutes of February 1, 2023 meeting (3-0-1-1)
• Received and filed HUD CDBG, HOME, and ESG applications for 2023-24 (5-0)
• Elected Naz Hamid as Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Jing Sun as Vice Chairperson (5-0)

GREAT PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING (3 P.M.)

The Great Park Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the establishment of a City of Irvine central library at Great Park. The Board will also review electric vehicle charging stations regarding compliance with federal laws requiring U.S. manufacturing.

• Discussion regarding the establishment of a City of Irvine Central Library at Great Park
• Review of Great Park electric vehicle charging stations and federal manufacturing compliance

The Great Park Board unanimously voted to limit electric vehicle charging station installations at Great Park to 166 and not exercise an option to increase to 275. Staff were directed to return with a master plan process including an RFP open to all bidders, and the City Attorney was directed to present on the City's rights and options. A discussion on establishing a central library at Great Park was received and filed with no action taken.

• Approved limiting EV charger installations at Great Park to 166, not exercising option for 275 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to return with EV charging station master plan process including RFP (unanimous)
• Directed City Attorney to present on City's rights and options (unanimous)
• Received and filed central library discussion, no action taken

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Community Services Commission will review field allocation and fee policies for professional and commercial use at Great Park stadiums and athletic fields. The body will also conduct a reorganization to select a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Amendment to the Irvine Sports Committee Bylaws (Resolution No. 23-02)
• Review of annual CDBG, Emergency Solutions, and HOME investment funding allocation process
• Proposed revisions to Great Park Sports Complex Field Allocation and Fee Policy
• Election of Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The Community Services Commission voted 3-0 to recommend City Council adopt revisions to the Great Park Sports Complex Field Allocation and Fee Policy and investigate a fee-based parking program. It also received and filed a report on annual HUD funding allocation processes, approved the consent calendar (minutes and sports committee bylaws amendment), and delayed a reorganization item to the next meeting.

• Approved consent calendar including January 4, 2023 minutes and Resolution No. 23-02 amending Irvine Sports Committee bylaws (3-0)
• Received and filed report on annual CDBG, ESG, and HOME funding allocation process (3-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Great Park Sports Complex Field Allocation and Fee Policy revisions and investigate fee-based parking (3-0)
• Delayed Community Services Commission reorganization item to February 15, 2023 meeting (3-0)

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission will review several budget adjustments and contract recommendations for the City Council. Items include funding for street rehabilitation projects and a maintenance contract for traffic signals.

• $2,710,000 budget adjustment for Jamboree Pavement Rehabilitation
• $2,931,290 annual traffic signal maintenance contract with Yunex, LLC
• $5,460,000 budget adjustment for FY 2022-23 Annual Street Rehabilitation and Slurry Seal
• Review of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Second Quarter Budget Update
• Discussion regarding a request to review city electricity costs

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE GREAT PARK BOARD

The City Council and Great Park Board will meet to discuss development plans for the Great Park, including amphitheater seating options. The Council will also consider expanding the One Irvine program and approving various ordinances and budget adjustments.

• Decide between a 14,000-seat or 6,000-8,000 seat amphitheater at Great Park
• Approve $13,745,225 for ARDA Site Demolition construction and plans
• Expand One Irvine Home Improvement Loan Program to homes built prior to 1975
• Allocate $3,052,000 from the Irvine Recovery Plan to One Irvine programs
• Adopt ordinances for special taxes in Great Park Improvement Areas 12 and 13

The Irvine City Council and Great Park Board approved the demolition of the Amended and Restated Development Agreement (ARDA) site and a $13.7M budget appropriation for the project. The Council also adopted an ordinance updating eligibility requirements for city commissions and committees. Several items, including a status update on the Great Park amphitheater, were continued to the February 28, 2023, meeting.

• Approved $13.7M budget for ARDA site demolition
• Adopted ordinance 23-05 regarding commission eligibility (3-1)
• Approved DEI Committee bylaws
• Approved $2,000 in Community Partnership Fund grants
• Continued amphitheater status update to Feb 28 (3-2)
• Continued independent districting committee request to Feb 28 (4-0)
• Continued OC Power Authority participation discussion to Feb 28

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The committee will discuss the development of a building electrification ordinance and the Orange County utility allowance. Members will also hold elections for the Chair and Vice Chair positions and review the California Air Resources Board scoping plan.

• Building electrification ordinance development discussion
• Orange County utility allowance discussion
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• California Air Resources Board scoping plan overview
• Approval of October 12, 2022, meeting minutes

FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Finance Commission will hold elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The Commission will also consider recommending that the City Council accept a $50,000 donation from the Boya Foundation.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of December 5, 2022, meeting minutes
• Recommendation to accept a $50,000 Boya Foundation donation
• Recommendation for a $50,000 budget adjustment

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Transportation Commission will hold a reorganization meeting to elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The body will also consider a study regarding the prioritization of potential pedestrian and bicycle bridges.

• Election of Commission Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Approval of December 20, 2022, meeting minutes
• Pedestrian and bicycle bridge prioritization study

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Great Park Board of Directors for Tuesday, January 24, 2023, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 14, 2023, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

• Cancellation of January 24, 2023, regular meeting

The regular meeting of the Great Park Board of Directors scheduled for January 24, 2023, was canceled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for February 14, 2023.

• Canceled January 24, 2023 regular meeting

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE GREAT PARK BOARD

The City Council and Great Park Board will meet to discuss various municipal updates, including Great Park framework plans and city governance. Key discussions include potential City Council expansion, the establishment of districts, and building electrification policies.

• Great Park framework plan updates for the ARDA site and Cultural Terrace West
• First reading of an ordinance to amend the solid waste handling agreement with Waste Management
• Discussion on City Council expansion and the establishment of City Council districts
• Potential draft building electrification reach code ordinance for new construction
• Introduction of an ordinance regarding changes to posted speed limits

The Irvine City Council and Great Park Board approved updated concepts for the ARDA site, Cultural Terrace West, and food and beverage options at Great Park, directing staff to proceed with design and negotiations. The ARDA site resolution was amended to remove references to the Veterans Memorial Park and Botanical Gardens name and acreage. The board also changed its regular meeting start time from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and elected new officers.

• Approved ARDA site concept and adopted Resolution 23-03 to commence on-site improvements and provide conceptual design plans (unanimous)
• Approved Cultural Terrace West concept and directed staff to negotiate with Flying Leathernecks, Pretend City, and Orange County Music & Dance (unanimous)
• Approved food and beverage concept and directed staff to initiate design and identify a development partner (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-01-A amending Great Park Board regular meeting start time from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved amended 2023 Great Park Board Meeting Calendar (unanimous)
• Elected Vice Chairman Carroll as Chairman and Director Agran as Vice Chairman of the Great Park Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items 4.1-4.10 including minutes, commendations, warrant resolution, investment policy, and financial reports (unanimous)

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Community Services Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the construction of eight pickleball courts at Mike Ward Community Park. The Commission will also consider changes to sports facility allocation procedures and committee appointments.

• Public hearing for eight pickleball courts at Mike Ward Community Park (CIP No. 361903)
• Proposal to restore Portola Springs Community Park to three tennis and six pickleball courts
• Appointments for the Irvine Child Care Committee and Irvine Sports Committee
• Proposed amendment to lower resident participation requirements for sports facilities from 90% to 85%
• Proposed expansion of competitive sports programs to include seven-and-under teams

The Commission approved the construction of eight pickleball courts at Mike Ward Community Park and set temporary court configurations for Portola Springs. It also updated sports facility allocation procedures and appointed members to the Child Care and Sports committees.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-01 to construct eight pickleball courts at Mike Ward Community Park (4-0)
• Decided to keep two dedicated tennis courts and one hybrid court at Portola Springs until 2024 (4-0)
• Lowered Irvine resident participation requirements for recreation-based programs from 90 to 85 percent (3-1)
• Expanded competitive, club and travel sports programs to include 7U teams (4-0)
• Appointed Stephanie Yomorta to the Irvine Child Care Committee (4-0)
• Appointed Adam Go and Miriam Gelfand to the Irvine Sports Committee (4-0)
• Delayed appointment of James Mai to the Child Care Committee until February 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Delayed decision on making all Sports Committee members voting members until January 18, 2023 (4-0)

GREAT PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Great Park Board of Directors, originally set for December 27, 2022, has been canceled. This cancellation follows the board's 2022 meeting calendar. The next meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2023.

• Cancellation of the December 27, 2022, regular meeting