Earlier this week, Councilmember Agran circulated a memo to his Council Colleagues, reiterating previous requests for a second signature in order to place items on an upcoming City Council Meeting agenda.

Tomorrow marks one week since Councilmember Agran circulated a memo to agendize a discussion on whether or not Irvine should move to district elections. Regrettably, none of his Council colleagues have stepped forward to second the item.

Pedestrian safety is about to get a boost in Irvine, with seven bicycle/pedestrian crossing upgrades approved at the last City Council Meeting.

As vaccinations, masking, and applicable social distancing continue, the City of Irvine is able to slowly but surely open up operations. This week, the City Council approved a preliminary reopening plan for the Community Services Department.

Today Councilmember Agran sent a memorandum to his council colleagues requesting their support to agendize a discussion about establishing a system of electing City Councilmembers by districts.

Do you have your tickets for the Irvine Studio Arts Festival yet? After a brief hiatus last year due to Covid-19, the festival returns June 5, much to the pleasure of artists and residents.

Last night, at the urging of many Irvine residents, the Irvine City Council adopted a resolution unanimously expressing their opposition to the expansion of the James A. Musick Jail Facility.

“I believe we should begin the process of transitioning to district elections not because we are forced to by litigation, but because we want to … because we have determined as a community that district elections would provide for a significant improvement in our local representative democracy.”

Councilmember Agran is pleased to appoint Dr. Kev Abazajian to the newly formed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.