The money is slated for the city’s new plan for the park, including an amphitheater, aquatics center, botanical gardens and a series of other projects.
Category: SOUTH COUNTY
South Orange County takes in Irvine, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and the master-planned cities around them, where growth and open space keep meeting at the council dais. Every story we have published about south county, newest first.
Posted inMission Viejo
Mission Viejo’s $12 Million Redevelopment Effort Raises Cost and Transparency Concerns
Officials are spending $12 million to get a new building for city staff and vehicles, along with plans to build some bridges and trails near city hall. But some question the transparency of the plans.
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine To Approve Over $1 Billion in New Great Park Debt to Finance New Projects
The Great Park’s total bond debt is now over $1.5 billion, and is set to be paid off by special taxes on homes surrounding the park over the next several decades.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Should City Councils Draw Their Own Election Districts? Irvine Discusses Bucking The Trend
Most city councils in Orange County control their own district lines, but one Irvine city councilwoman is looking at changing that process.
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine Guts Great Park Plan In Favor Of Olympic Aquatics Center
City council members voted to expedite the long-promised aquatics center, despite warnings from staff it would mean cutting out or delaying other park projects.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Manager Interviewed by FBI in Connection With City Investigation
After Councilwoman Kathleen Treseder announced City Manager Oliver Chi was talking to the FBI, who confirmed he had spoken to federal agents about an ongoing investigation.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Something’s In the Air: Irvine Residents’ Yearslong Battle For Breathable Air
After four years of protesting and asking state and local agencies to intercede, residents on the northern edge of Irvine have their wish – the local asphalt plant is closing.
Posted inLaguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel Strips Mayor’s Power to Single Handedly Agendize Discussions
After Laguna Nigeul’s mayor abruptly resigned, the council changed rules governing how items get put on the agenda.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Looks To Leave County Library Network, Kicking Off Fight for Funds
With Irvine’s departure, the system will lose a large chunk of its funding from property taxes, and city leaders will have to negotiate with the county over who gets the separate $28 million account the two currently share.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
City Leaders Across Orange County Intensely Question Green Power Agency’s Transparency
While members of the public have long struggled to get any information on the Orange County Power Authority, an increasing number of city council members say they’ve been left in the dark as well.
