After a presentation by Police Chief Mike Hamel, the City Council expressed comfort that the police are practicing proper de-escalation tactics and appropriate use of force.
Tag: Irvine City Council
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council Criticizes Great Park Developer For Lack of Transparency
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.
Posted inIrvine
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.
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 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.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Quirk-Silva: Delays Kill Cemetery
The Orange County Veterans Cemetery illustrates a commitment shown by Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva and the California Legislature to give local veterans the option of a military burial site that is closer to home and honors their service. Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva has strongly advocated for the Orange County Veterans Cemetery since 2012, originally AB 1453, with Governor Brown. Quirk-Silva remains committed to getting a veteran cemetery in Orange County.
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 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.
Posted inIrvine
Veterans Cemetery Location To Be Chosen By Voters In November
With nearly 13,000 verified signatures, the initiative now moves to the Irvine City Council, who can approve the motion as written or place it on the November ballot.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine’s City Council Authorized Nearly A Billion Dollars in Great Park Neighborhood Debt With Less Than Five Minutes of Open Discussion
Over the past six years, Irvine City Council members approved nearly $1 Billion in potential bond indebtedness for the Orange County Great Park neighborhoods with less than five minutes of public discussion.
