MEMORANDUMS

In collaboration with Vice Mayor James Mai, a request to direct City Staff to explore the feasibility of providing near-term and long-term resource programming for Irvine's military community with enhanced support and consideration of establishing a Veterans Resource Hub.

Requests City Staff work in a collaborative partnership with local Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Island stakeholders, cultural non-profit organizations, community leaders, student groups, academic institutions, and the broader Irvine community, to develop a City-wide Lunar New Year event for the beginning of 2026. 

Requests City Staff to establish an ordinance to prohibit the sale, distribution, or offer of any product that contains any quality or administers kratom, with its two main chemical ingredients of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, used for personal or recreational use.

Request to establish regulations on Nitrous Oxide gas, also known as "hippie crack or whippets," used for recreational use, providing a "high effect," with exemptions for specific commercial use.

Co-sponsored with Councilmember William Go, the existing City's Child Care Grant Program will be expanded to increase eligibility for children aged 0-4 who reside or work in Irvine.

Recognizing the social, economic, educational, and cultural contributions of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community in Irvine.

A resolution supporting the MENA Inclusion Act (AB 91), a measure now signed into law that establishes distinct demographic categories for Middle Eastern and North African individuals in California. This action addresses historical data gaps to ensure accurate representation and equitable resource distribution for Irvine’s significant MENA population.

Recognize men and women of the US armed forces who sacrificed their lives to protect and defend the American way of life. 

Recognize men and women of the US armed forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, for the Allied Powers to liberate Europe from the Axis Powers.

Recognize the loss of life of the Holocaust during World War 2 in Europe, and ensure that acts like this do not happen.

Directs City Staff to develop comprehensive standards for zoning, permitting, and facility operations to safeguard the community while ensuring proper care for occupants related to group homes within Irvine.

Request to direct City Staff to strategize on tourism, public safety, and facility usage to maximize economic benefits and ensure the community is ready for these major international events.

Due to a lack of a permanent community center, City Staff is requested to explore options to establish a permanent library/community center in District 1. 

A proposal to amend Irvine Municipal Code 1-2-213 aims to update the mayoral succession process to align with the City's shift to district-based elections. This initiative intends to create guidelines for filling vacancies and preserving district representation, helping to avoid governance deadlocks and ensuring the City operates smoothly.

Co-sponsored with Councilmember William Go, a request to direct City Staff to determine high traffic areas throughout the City, to implement Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs), and to ensure pedestrian safety.

Recognize Holi, also known as the Hindu Festival of Colors, which is celebrated on the last full moon day of the Hindu luni-solar calendar month of Falgun and falls on March 14, 2025. 

A request to recognize the Northwood High School Flag Football Team for winning the CIF-22 Division 2 Championship in November 2024.