June 14, 2025 – Irvine City Council Public Comment Topics

On June 14, 2025, dozens of Irvine residents gathered at City Hall to speak out during public comments regarding the proposed development of Oak Creek Golf Course and other city planning decisions. Below is a list of the 20 most critical topics raised by speakers, reflecting deep concern over transparency, open space preservation, and the integrity of Irvine's planning process.

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Key Public Comment Topics

  1. Violation of Resolution 88‑1 & Voter-Approved Protections

  2. Permanent Loss of Open Space

  3. Traffic Congestion and Increased Gridlock

  4. Lack of On-Site Affordable Housing

  5. Broken Promises by The Irvine Company (TIC)

  6. Demand for a Public Vote

  7. Public Trust and Betrayal by City Council

  8. Overcrowding in Local Schools

  9. Threat to Community Character / “Small Town” Feel

  10. HOA and Neighborhood Opposition (e.g., Woodbridge, The Ranch)

  11. Environmental Impact – Trees, Wildlife, and Green Space

  12. Legal Concerns Over MOU and Loopholes

  13. Procedural Flaws / Lack of Transparency

  14. Undue Influence of Developers Over City Decisions

  15. Cumulative Impact of Nearby Developments

  16. Alternative Sites for Housing Outside Core Residential Zones

  17. Manipulative Surveys and False Claims

  18. Public Safety Concerns – Emergency Response Delays

  19. Exclusion from Focus Area 2 by Design

  20. Threats of Recall and Loss of Faith in Elected Officials