Under the previous library system, Irvine taxpayers were contributing roughly $17 million annually to the Orange County Public Libraries (OCPL). However, the libraries operated by OCPL in Irvine were receiving only $5 million annually in services, with Irvine residents being underserved by the City’s three small libraries.

Each year, WalletHub compares the nation’s 100 largest cities to compile its “Greenest Cities” list, using 28 key indicators — ranging from greenhouse gas emissions per capita to water quality and green jobs.

The City’s high percentage of green space and its environmental leadership has been part of Irvine’s foundation since its earliest planning. The City’s Master Plan called for parks, open space, walking trails, and bike paths to be woven throughout neighborhoods.

More than 100 physician-scientists have been brought in to focus solely on treating and curing cancer. The 73-bed hospital provides access to a number of cancer-focused clinical trials, including early-stage clinical trials that require close supervision in a hospital setting.

The first floor includes an eight-bed evaluation and treatment center — essentially an urgent care that will be open around-the-clock, 365 days a year, for patients who have any issue related to their cancer.

Over the past several months, the City of Irvine has been working in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Passport Agency to establish an official passport acceptance facility at City Hall (1 Civic Center Plaza).

As part of this new program, residents can apply for a passport book or a passport card without leaving Irvine. The City is also offering on-site passport photos so that residents can complete a full passport application or simply have a passport photo taken.

Now, the Irvine Public Library has launched its “Library of Things” collection, which allows community members to check out a variety of items for free with their Irvine Public Library card.

Residents who need something for a one-time project or want to try a new hobby can borrow the item from the library rather than purchasing it. Items include musical instruments, tools, gadgets, games, electronics, and more.

Due to its popularity and increasing ridership, the shuttle service is now permanent and additional routes have been added to reach even more Irvine neighborhoods.

The program has proven to be especially helpful for students traveling to and from school and for seniors who need to get to medical appointments and shopping centers.

The Mayor began the discussion by emphasizing that the top priority for the City of Irvine is to keep people safe.

Police Chief Michael Kent and his team provided a detailed report showing that the vast majority of e-bike collisions are caused by riders under the age of 18. Just this year, there have been 192 e-bike collisions in Irvine, with 128 of those accidents caused by an e-bike operator under the age of 18.

The City is now working to implement Mayor Agran’s latest tree project —  the Irvine Urban Forest Master Plan — which has secured Council and community support. The plan includes tens of thousands of new trees planted throughout the City to help decrease Irvine’s carbon footprint, reduce storm water runoff, increase biodiversity, address the urban heat island effect, cool the City, and clean the air.

Mr. Crumby had been serving as interim City Manager after Irvine’s former City Manager Oliver Chi accepted a position in Santa Monica.

A registered Civil Engineer, Crumby was brought in by Chi in April 2023 to serve as the City’s first Director of Project Delivery & Sustainability, where he was responsible for managing and implementing hundreds of millions of dollars in projects annually.