She replaces Larry Agran who said the politics of being chairman
wouldn’t allow him to focus on projects he’s interested in — like
a massive forestation effort at the park.
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.
Larry Agran to Relinquish Great Park Chairmanship
After a tumultuous half-decade reign as the head of the Great
Park Board of Directors, Agran will not be seeking
reappointment.
Irvine City Council Has a New Vibe
Republicans and Democrats are actually on speaking terms after
years of bitter acrimony. But will that dynamic last?
Brown’s Plan to Ax Redevelopment Agencies Could Hit General Funds
Some cities could lose portions of employee salaries that come
out of redevelopment funds.
Irvine Council Cuts One Development Fee, But Builders Ask for More
Council agrees to slash fees for development at Irvine Business
Complex by 75 percent, but cool to proposal to cancel another fee
increase.
Cutting Fees and Saving Redevelopment on Irvine Agenda
After grumbling from stakeholders at the Irvine Business
Complex, Irvine City Council will consider slashing developer
fees.
PBS SoCal Reports on Great Pension Debate; Great Park
Reporter David Nazar checks in on two of Orange County’s hottest
— and long running — issues.
Memo: Stark Realities for Great Park Without Redevelopment
A memo released by Irvine on Thursday outlines the stark
financial consequences in store for the park if Gov. Jerry Brown’s
plan to eliminate redevelopment agencies statewide goes
through.
Still No Healthy Debate on Airport Concessions
Nary a word was spoken about the nutritional value of food at
John Wayne Airport as supervisors approve lucrative concession
contract.
Great Park Building Plans Raise Both Hopes and Questions
Developer says “hundreds of millions” in tax increment revenue
will flow to the park and the Irvine Unified School District. But
district officials still worry that it won’t be enough for needed
new schools.









