In a unanimous vote, the council requested more regular updates from Five Point Holdings, their partner in developing the Park, stating that their current communication was failing to inform the council and the public.
Category: Irvine
Irvine, home to UC Irvine and the Great Park, has about 318,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, the Great Park and development.
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Irvine Cancels Coronavirus Drive-Thru Testing Plans, Cites Concerns with Contractor
The City Council voted unanimously to end negotiations with their chosen contractor after it said multiple misrepresentations were given to the council and city staff.
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Leopo: Remembering the Fallen on Memorial Day Amid Coronavirus
This weekend, Voice of OC covered Irvine’s Candle lighting event held at Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial, established in 2003 to remember the fallen troops who passed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Cities Adopt Anti-Discrimination Resolutions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The Irvine City Council unanimously adopted a resolution in support of the city’s Asian American community against coronavirus-related discrimination during a late April meeting.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Veterans Cemetery Loses State Funding In Governor’s Plan
In an effort to handle the loss in tax revenue, the money allocated to the cemetery by the state could be revoked to help the projected $54 billion deficit.
Posted inCountywide
Irvine Mayor Calls For New Vote On Coronavirus Antibody Testing
After learning that the antibody tests were not FDA approved, Mayor Christina Shea revoked her approval of the measure and asked for city staff to schedule a revote.
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City of Irvine’s Coronavirus Antibody Test Plans Draw Concern From County Health Officials
Also known as serology tests, the antibody tests currently have a high rate of false positives and immunity, experts say, with county health officials cautioning they’re not yet recommended for individual tests and immunity is not yet understood for COVID-19.
Posted inIrvine
City of Irvine Attacks Voice of OC Great Park Reporting With Multiple Public Letters At Taxpayer Expense
After a Voice of OC investigation looked into how local Irvine homeowners are financing one of Orange County’s most iconic regional public works projects, city officials sent out several public critiques, both directly to homeowners and on the city website.
Posted inCountywide
Irvine City Council Approves Voter Veterans Cemetery Initiative, Leaves Open Enforceability Questions
The Irvine council approved the initiative without sending it to the ballot and can now search for funding, but the city attorney raised concerns that the initiative is not binding.
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Irvine City Council To Vote On Veterans Cemetery Initiative
After verification by county election officials, the council could decide to approve the initiative tonight or send it to the November ballot.
