Unlike Anaheim, Irvine officials voted against launching an investigation into the alleged corruption at city hall detailed in FBI affidavits.
Tag: Irvine City Council
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Irvine Considers Creating New Housing Agency, Questions if Old One Worked
After 17 years, the city’s land trust has created less than 500 affordable housing units, and some city leaders say it’s time for a more aggressive approach.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Irvine Again Sticks With Embattled Green Power Agency Ahead of Dissolution Vote
In the wake of Surf City and the County of Orange leaving the power agency, Irvine officials argued for hours if they should do the same, with council members accusing each other of politicking.
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine Approves New Bond Debt to Purchase and Close Asphalt Plant
The proposed bonds worth over $300 million mark the council’s first concrete step to get the money they need to shut down the plant.
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine Set to Incur up to $360 Million in Bonds to Buy Asphalt Plant
Officials are looking to turn the controversial asphalt plant into a nature preserve, with plans to pay off the bonds quickly through a land sale.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Delays Controversial Great Park Olympic Aquatics Center
While the Olympic aquatics center is moving ahead, it’s now unclear when exactly it’ll be built in the park.
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine to Buy Out Asphalt Plant Despite Environmental And Cost Concerns
The $285 million purchase will end what’s been a years-long thorn in city leadership’s side, but staff warned there are multiple potential problems with the deal that could end up costing the city money.
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine Delays Several Great Park Projects for Olympic Aquatics Center
The delays came after city council leaders said they wanted to focus on ensuring the aquatics center would be built in time for the 2028 Olympics.
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine Looks to Buy Out Controversial Asphalt Plant for $285 Million
While city leaders have praised the new plan, an extensive staff report shows it is not without its risks.
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine Moves Forward With $1 Billion in New Great Park Debt for Development
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.
