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.
Tag: Irvine City Council
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.
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.
