City Council - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Irvine, CA
- Meeting Date
- July 14, 2026
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Start free trialCALL TO ORDER - CITY COUNCIL
The regular meeting of the Irvine City Council was called to order at 4:22 p.m. on June 9, 2026, in the City Council Chamber, Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, California; Mayor Agran presiding.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 Councilmember: Mike Carroll*, William Go, Melinda Liu*, Betty Martinez Franco, Kathleen Treseder, James Mai, Larry Agran
RECESS TO THE WALL OF RECOGNITION RECEPTION
Mayor Agran recessed the meeting to a reception for Wall of Recognition honorees at 4:23 p.m.
RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Agran reconvened the City Council meeting at 5:12 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Treseder led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Agran requested a moment of silence in memory of General Art Bloomer, former City Councilmember, and victims of a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in May.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Liu introduced and presented a pre-recorded performance by HOPE Center for the Art's Hi Hopes Band.
Wall of Recognition Honorees
Mayor Agran introduced the 2026 inductees into the Wall of Recognition and presented each with a plaque for their contributions to the community. Vice Mayor Mai; Councilmembers Go, Liu, and Martinez Franco; and Sean Crumby, City Manager, were also recognized as Perpetual Plaque Honorees.
Proclaim June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth"
This item was agendized at the request of Councilmember Martinez Franco, who presented a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth" to Amil and Jameeka Aaron, representing BIPOC OC.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
The following individuals spoke in opposition to light pollution: Tara Bhangay, Rohan Bhangay, Neela Ranganathan. Dan Gabay spoke in opposition to cigar smoke. Max noted a shortage of affordable housing. Heidi noted an update regarding the proposed nature park in Oak Creek. David Park spoke in support of installing recycling bins at Irvine gas stations. Jason Garshfield spoke in support of affordable housing. Crit spoke in support of an increased number of dog parks. Eric Neshanian noted the recent lack of activity by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee. (949) ***-*410 spoke in support of the University Park Library. Mona spoke in opposition to prior year audits. Chad spoke in opposition to the conduct and lack of cohesion by the City Council at its prior meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Michael Kent, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police, noted that there had been no recent immigration enforcement activity since the prior meeting.
Mayor Agran
Mayor Agran recently attended the 94th Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Long Beach. Irvine has been recognized for its outstanding park system, ranking second in the nation. Members of the community are invited to experience 20 Years Later: The Great Picture. On June 6, the City kicked off its free, family-friendly Summer in the City series. On June 8, the City welcomed the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) to the Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium.
Councilmember Liu
On June 10, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District will treat the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. On May 29, Councilmember Liu joined the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) at the 18th Annual Best and Bravest Awards. Councilmember Liu's office recently hosted a Fire Prevention Town Hall. On June 8, the USMNT held its only public training session. Members of the public are invited to attend the District 1 Updates Town Hall on June 11. Councilmember Liu's office will host its second annual Flag Day Ceremony on June 12.
Councilmember Carroll
Councilmember Carroll recognized first responders, including OCFA Division Chief Nick Freeman, for their role in managing the recent chemical incident in Garden Grove.
Councilmember Martinez Franco
Councilmember Martinez Franco was reappointed to the Community, Economic, and Human Development Committee for SCAG. At the last OCFA Board Meeting, the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year was approved. Members of the public are invited to BIPOC OC's Juneteenth Celebration at the Great Park on June 20. Councilmember Martinez Franco's office will host its next Free Grocery Distribution on June 27.
Councilmember Go
Councilmember Go announced approval of the 2028 Olympics Regional Transportation Demand Management Plan. As an appointee to the Metrolink Board of Directors, Councilmember Go noted approval of funding from the State Rail Assistance Program. The OCTA Board of Directors approved agreements to continue funding and service for Irvine CONNECT.
Vice Mayor Mai
Vice Mayor Mai expressed appreciation to Division Chief Freeman. The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) had its 2026-27 budget review, which was positive with increased reserves.
ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
MINUTES
1) Approved the minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council and special joint meeting with the Great Park Board held on April 28, 2026. 2) Approved the minutes of a special meeting of the City Council held on May 5, 2026. 3) Approved the minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council and special joint meeting with the Irvine Facilities Financing Authority held on May 12, 2026.
PROCLAMATIONS
Ratified and Proclaimed May 2026, as "Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month."
WARRANT AND WIRE TRANSFER RESOLUTION
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 26-43 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID
FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF CHILD RESOURCE CENTER BY THE IRVINE COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL
Approved the First Amendment to Lease Agreement for use of Child Resource Center by the Irvine Community Nursery School and authorize execution by the City Manager. (Contract No. 11812A)
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF CELLULAR SITE LICENSE AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH PRESERVATION AREA B-1
1) Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to finalize and execute the Assignment and Assumption of License Agreements for the transfer of cellular site license agreements associated with the City's acceptance of Preservation Area B-1. 2) Authorized the appropriation of revenues received from the assigned and assumed cellular site license agreements.
DESIGNATION OF HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE, AND PREVENTION (HHAP) GRANTS SIGNING AUTHORITY
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 26-44 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE, ENTER INTO, AND ADMINISTER CERTAIN CONTRACTS AND APPROVE, EXECUTE, AND SUBMIT CERTAIN DOCUMENTATION RELATED TO THE CALIFORNIA HOMELESS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION (HHAP) PROGRAM
EXERCISE OPTION TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY TWO-ACRE PARCEL ADJACENT TO GATEWAY VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL SITE AND REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION FOR CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURES
1) Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Irvine and County of Orange. 2) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 26-45 regarding reimbursement of temporary advances made for capital expenditures.
ADOPT THE LIST OF PROJECTS PLANNED TO BE FUNDED IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 WITH ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT REVENUES
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 26-46 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE LIST OF PROJECTS PLANNED TO BE FUNDED IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 WITH ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT REVENUES
APPROVAL OF PROJECT REPORT AND ADOPTION OF THE INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE IBC MULTI-USE TRAIL CREEKWALK SEGMENT (CIP 342301)
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 26-47 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROJECT REPORT AND ADOPTING THE INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE IBC MULTI-USE TRAIL CREEKWALK SEGMENT (WARNER AVENUE TO CORONADO)
ANNUAL MEASURE M2 ELIGIBILITY SUBMITTAL AND MEASURE M2 WATER QUALITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
1) Approved and authorized staff to submit the Annual Measure M2 Seven-year Capital Improvement Program. 2) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 26-48 concerning the update of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan. 3) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 26-49 authorizing an application for funds for the Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program. 4) Directed staff to establish a Capital Improvement Project at the time of grant award.
AWARD OF ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR STREET REHABILITATION AND SLURRY SEAL (CITY-WIDE) (NO GENERAL FUND IMPACT)
Awarded two on-call construction contracts in the amount of $20,484,600 and $22,222,000 respectively, for Street Rehabilitation and Slurry Seal (City-wide), to the two lowest responsive and responsible bidders, RJ Noble Company and Onyx Paving Company. (Contract Nos. 22715 and 22842)
CONTRACT APPROVAL FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR PARKS AND ATHLETIC FIELDS IN THE CITY OF IRVINE
Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement with SGD Enterprises, dba, Four Seasons Landscaping for $11,039,273.00. (Contract No. 22572)
AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE IRVINE FIELDHOUSE TENANT IMPROVEMENTS (CIP 362502)
Awarded a construction contract in the amount of $13,481,000.00 for the Irvine Fieldhouse Tenant Improvements, CIP 362502, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, AMG & Associates, Inc. (Contract No. 22869)
ESTABLISHMENT OF IRVINE MOBILITY BIKESHARE PILOT USER FEES
Adopted the Irvine Mobility Bikeshare Pilot user fee structure.
NOTICE OF REVIEW AND PENDING APPROVAL FOR TRACT MAPS IN GREAT PARK NEIGHBORHOODS AND IRVINE SPECTRUM 6
Received and filed.
CITY OF IRVINE TOWING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Authorized City staff to award and enter into contracts for towing services with G&W Towing, Inc. and MetroPro Road Services, Inc.
CONVENE TO THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE GREAT PARK BOARD
Mayor/Director Agran convened the special joint meeting with the Great Park Board at 7:16 p.m.
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL UPDATE ON FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FINANCIAL REPORTS AND AUDIT RESULTS, FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 THIRD QUARTER BUDGET UPDATE, AND FISCAL YEAR 2025-27 MID-CYCLE BUDGET REVIEW, INCLUDING UPDATE ATHLETIC POLICY AND FEES, STANDARDIZE METHODOLOGY FOR ANNUAL RESERVATION FEE INCREASES AND ESTABLISH IRVINE FIELDHOUSE FEES
Mayor/Director Agran opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Dahle Bulosan and Jonathan Nih presented the staff report. Multiple individuals spoke regarding badminton fees, pricing structures, and transparency. The City Council and Great Park Board approved budget adjustments and various resolutions related to fees and appropriations.
ADJOURNMENT - SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE GREAT PARK BOARD
Moved by Mayor/Director Agran, seconded by Councilmember/Director Go, and unanimously carried to adjourn the special joint meeting with the Great Park Board at 10:49 p.m.
RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Agran reconvened the City Council meeting at 10:50 p.m.
DESIGNATION OF THE CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3(B) (GREAT PARK) IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 21 AND SPECIAL ELECTION REGARDING LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
Mayor Agran opened the public hearing at 10:52 p.m. Dahle Bulosan and Gemma Calilong presented the staff report. The City Council adopted resolutions designating the improvement area, authorizing the levy of a special tax, and calling a special election.
RESOLUTIONS CALLING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2026; REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION; AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS AND THE COST THEREOF
Carl Petersen presented the staff report. The City Council adopted resolutions calling for the election, requesting consolidation with the statewide election, and adopting regulations for candidate statements.
CITY OF IRVINE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-3 (GREAT PARK) IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 8 2026 SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS
Dahle Bulosan, Anna Sarabian, and Sara Brown presented the staff report. The City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 26-63 authorizing the issuance of special tax refunding bonds not to exceed $115,000,000.
RANKED CHOICE VOTING ORDINANCE AND ASSOCIATED COST ANALYSIS
This item was introduced by Councilmember Treseder. Multiple individuals spoke in opposition and support of transitioning to ranked choice voting (RCV). The City Council directed the City Attorney and City Clerk to return with resolutions to place a measure on the November 3, 2026, ballot.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER TRESEDER TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE AND ASSEMBLY BILLS RELATING TO UTILITY AFFORDABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
This item was continued to the June 23, 2026, City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT – CITY COUNCIL
Moved by Mayor Agran, seconded by Councilmember Liu, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:48 a.m.