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Author: Roger Bloom

On a 3-to-2 Vote, the City Council Moves Forward to Build a 14,000-Seat Outdoor Amphitheater in the Great Park

On a 3-to-2 Vote, the City Council Moves Forward to Build a 14,000-Seat Outdoor Amphitheater in the Great Park

Maybe they’ll call it the Tammy Kim Amphitheater.

After the second marathon session in a week on the topic, a divided and bleary-eyed City Council voted 3-2 at midnight on February 21st to endorse a 14,000-seat amphitheater for the Great Park and continue negotiations with Live Nation Entertainment to operate the venue.

Councilmembers Larry Agran and Kathleen Treseder voted NO.

Councilmember Kim began the meeting by saying that her job is “protecting citizens” from undue noise and traffic and that the residents of Irvine clearly want a smaller amphitheater. “It’s what I believe is right for the residents,” she said.

Just one hour later, Kim reversed course — completely ignoring her original statement about wanting to support Irvine residents’ calls for a smaller venue — and voted for the larger plan.

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State Audit Reveals Mismanagement, Deception, and Financial Instability at Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)

State Audit Reveals Mismanagement, Deception, and Financial Instability at Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)

For the fourth time in less than a year, an investigation of the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) has revealed severe management and transparency problems — and possible financial peril — triggering calls by State officials for the agency to quickly change its practices or face State action.

The audit report by the State Auditor’s Office concluded that:

OCPA’s deceptive marketing and public relations and lack of transparency caused a loss of public confidence in the agency.

OCPA’s contracting was not competitive and violated its own policies as well as State rules.
 

OCPA does not have sufficient qualified staff to properly oversee its operations, especially its multi-million-dollar contracting for electricity.

OCPA has not fulfilled its promises of cheaper green energy or investment in community energy-efficiency programs.
 

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Council Green-Lights Phase 1 of Great Park Framework Plan

Council Green-Lights Phase 1 of Great Park Framework Plan

At its March 14th meeting, the City Council gave its approval to begin detailed design and construction of a bundle of Great Park projects, with a goal of completing them within five years.

Meeting as the Great Park Board, the Council green-lighted these projects for Phase 1 of the Great Park Framework Plan:

1. Veterans Memorial Park & Gardens

2. Botanical Gardens

3. Perimeter Park around the Veterans Memorial Park & Gardens

4. Promenade

5. Amphitheater

6. Cultural Terrace (including Pretend City, the Flying Leathernecks Museum, Orange County Music & Dance, Hangar 369 Community Center, Bridge to Sports Park, and Food & Beverage Facilities at Sports Park)
 

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