The Irvine City Council moved forward July 11 with plans to impose regulations on e-bikes, fearing that with their increasing popularity, e-bike riders have a higher risk of accidents and pose safety issues for residents. During the meeting, Vice Mayor Tammy Kim said she recently encountered a group of teenagers on e-bikes riding through the…
Irvine Set to Impose Regulations on Electric Bikes
July 15, 2023
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Irvine Moves Forward With Transformation of Asphalt Plant
July 13, 2023
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An asphalt plant in Irvine that has repeatedly been criticized by nearby residents for producing foul odors and potentially dangerous pollutants is on track to close in November, according to Irvine city officials. The city council approved the $285 million purchase of All American Asphalt in April after filing a public nuisance lawsuit against it…
Irvine to Prioritize Hiring Local Construction Workers Who Are Union Members
June 19, 2023
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Irvine construction workers may have a better chance of getting work locally, if they’re part of a union, after Irvine city councilors voted unanimously on June 13 to adopt an agreement with an organization that represents 48 local unions in 14 trades. The agreement will prioritize the hiring of local Irvine residents for construction projects in…
Irvine Looks to Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers, Lawn Mowers
June 15, 2023
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Irvine leaders plan to revise the city’s noise code to ban gas-powered gardening equipment, voting unanimously on June 13 to move forward with the change. The issue was brought forward by Councilwoman Kathleen Treseder, due to resident complaints. “Especially during the pandemic, I think a lot of us experienced the noise from gas-powered leaf blowers….
Irvine Councilors Debate Over Leaving Orange County Power Authority, Decide to Stay
May 25, 2023
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The city of Irvine briefly discussed the possibility of exiting the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), again, during their regular May 23 city council meeting, but decided to stay, without taking an official vote. The discussion came on the heels of Huntington Beach’s vote to exit the agency on May 16. Agendized by Councilmen Larry…
USA Water Polo Facility, Concert Venue, Botanical Garden Approved for Irvine’s Great Park
March 21, 2023
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Irvine’s Great Park will have an aquatic facility to train the USA Water Polo’s Olympic teams, as well as a 14,000-seat amphitheater, and veterans memorial park by 2029. The Great Park Board of Directors, made up of Irvine city councilors, voted 3–2 March 14 to carry out a plan that includes the construction of such…
Irvine Seeks to Leave Orange County’s Library System
March 11, 2023
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The Irvine City Council is making moves to leave Orange County’s library system, saying they’re dissatisfied with the existing system’s lack of equity for the city’s residents. The council unanimously agreed at a Feb. 28 meeting to send a letter to county leaders informing them of their intention. Vice Mayor Tammy Kim said during the…
Irvine to Consider Including Citizens in Discussion on Districting
February 9, 2023
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A subcommittee formed to discuss switching the City of Irvine to district representation at the city council elected its chair Feb. 7 and will consider at its next meeting the possibility of creating an advisory board, with some members drawn from the public, to advise them on the issues. The city council started the discussion on increasing…
Irvine Won’t Investigate Consultant Melahat Rafiei’s Attempted Bribery of Councilors
January 26, 2023
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The Irvine City Council Jan. 24 failed to pass a motion to launch an independent investigation after political consultant Melahat Rafiei last week—in a plea agreement relating to an FBI corruption probe—admitted engaging in a bribery scheme in Irvine in 2018. Rafiei, 45, also agreed to plead guilty to one felony count of attempted wire…
Irvine Won’t Investigate Attempted Bribery of Councilors by Consultant Melahat Rafiei
January 26, 2023
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The Irvine City Council Jan. 24 failed to pass a motion to launch an independent investigation after political consultant Melahat Rafiei last week admitted engaging in a bribery scheme in the city in 2018. In an FBI corruption probe, Rafiei, 45, also agreed to plead guilty to one felony count of attempted wire fraud against one of…
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