Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang broke from his Democratic allies last
week in a vote to approve development around the Orange County
Great Park. Is it a sign of things to come?
Tag: Irvine City Council
On the Agenda
The appointment of a new public guardian, a red-light camera ban
and attempts by two more cities to save their redevelopment
agencies.
Behind Closed Doors
A rundown of what city councils are putting on their
closed-session agendas this week.
Should the Great Park Be Spared From the Redevelopment Budget Ax?
The gutting of redevelopment agencies as part of the state
budget balancing act could cost the park hundreds of millions. But
Irvine officials say the park’s status as a former military base
should save it.
New Routes for Irvine’s iShuttle
The City Council Tuesday night approved two new bus routes to
serve the area around the Irvine Spectrum.
Early Vote For President and iShuttle Expansion Top Irvine Council Agenda
Councilman Larry Agran proposes that Irvine residents cast early
presidential preference votes, and the iShuttle may get two more
routes.
Uptick in Tax Revenues Helps Irvine Balance Budget
City Council Tuesday night passed a $136-million 2011-12 budget
by taking less than half of what officials had projected from
reserve funds.
Irvine Council OKs Another No-Bid Consultant for Great Park
Council Tuesday approves a $25,000-per-month no-bid contract for
a San Francisco-based firm to generate public-private partnership
deals at the park.
Irvine Council Not Sold on Banning Sex Offenders From Parks
Council majority lukewarm to Republican Councilman Jeffrey
Lalloway’s proposal to mimic a county ordinance.
Budget Season Kicks Off in Irvine
City Manager Sean Joyce presented a balanced budget to the
finance commission Monday night that revealed efforts to close a
smaller budget gap than in recent years.









