Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry Agran

Conversations with Councilmember Agran Episode 19: City Launches OCPA Investigation

On June 14, Councilmember Larry Agran successfully moved to launch a City-led investigation of the Orange County Power Authority. In this latest podcast appearance, Councilmember Agran expressed some optimism about the investigation and the Council’s support. Listen to him discuss the Orange County Power Authority. To tune into future City Council meetings, review the Irvine City Council agendas webpage; agendas are posted 7 days before the meeting: https://www.cityofirvine.org/government/city-council/city-council-agendas. ----------- If you would like to connect with Councilmember Larry Agran, email LarryAgran@cityofirvine.org. You can also connect with him on his website at https://councilmemberlarryagran.org or Facebook at https://facebook.com/CouncilmemberLarryAgran.

Conversations with Councilmember Agran Episode 18: Environment-Related Updates in Irvine

On May 24, Councilmember Agran provided the public updates on three environmental matters during the Irvine City Council meeting and his podcast “Conversations with Councilmember Larry Agran.” Listen to him discuss All American Asphalt and the Orange County Power Authority, two agencies that deserve more scrutiny, attention and oversight from the City of Irvine and the Irvine City Council. -------- If you would like to connect with Councilmember Larry Agran, email LarryAgran@cityofirvine.org. You can also connect with him on his website at https://councilmemberlarryagran.org or Facebook at https://facebook.com/CouncilmemberLarryAgran.

Conversations with Councilmember Agran Episode 17: Orange County Power Authority Announcement

On May 18, Councilmember Agran received a follow-up response to his request (sent 03/24/22) for public records from the Orange County Power Authority. Larry has questioned this City-funded agency’s ability to be solvent, asking: * What is the number of small, medium, and large commercial customers OCPA has begun serving on April 1, 2022? * What Power Purchasing Agreements (i.e. contracts) has Orange County Power Authority made with other entities? * What are the reserve funds OCPA has created to address contingencies and other risk factors? Councilmember Agran spoke to the lack of information and transparency from OCPA at the last Irvine City Council meeting. -------- If you would like to connect with Councilmember Larry Agran, email LarryAgran@cityofirvine.org. You can also connect with him on his website at https://councilmemberlarryagran.org or Facebook at facebook.com/CouncilmemberLarryAgran.

Conversations with Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 16: Larry Interviews OC Fire Watch Manager Tony Pointer

Welcome back to the podcast! In a special edition episode, Irvine City Councilmember Larry Agran speaks with OC Fire Watch Manager Tony Pointer from the Irvine Ranch Conservancy. From May 1-7, California celebrates Wildfire Preparedness Week. Irvine residents, be proactive and prepared while facing the threat of wildfires. Public emergencies can be unpredictable. Resources like Alert OC (managed by the County of Orange, Orange County Parks,  and the Orange County Fire Authority's emergency disaster plan are available for you to prepare for any unexpected natural disasters. For more information on how to sign up for Alert OC, visit https://member.everbridge.net/453003085613900/faq [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmember.everbridge.net%2F453003085613900%2Ffaq%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1Ic4-2pyHeX8PS1h6XJ_oqyU0tLlKqRhmGPHQZT2w-QjXdtK6zUZvgwTA&h=AT3xI9GOghtzZPy7y7tV9prYuC40Zj0cvUlHSJsfgXybVy1Svv2QrFbQCinKHJB0noN8blryWRZKxKZ2EHTNm-CStfQEV44bbCwVGJnsyqVewYieMxpEM4qIrHwuGfU6U_49EmJWuttV9aFXDB1OP-SZxQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0vlci8MaiiSI63fUw_GhzGoZ0LCdVCubov3BJnRprAPI3-QiPcY2R1essZZ3MrlfkpTnvNFa52tbAEAT5xmEwED_mHGDJYqAITtRAaotfoh2l1DzOYPgCmY2sivcrJF4CwGpD2qExyhEYe7-IZdhMqLm4w25yoyvtB9O-b7XRXcQ]. Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/f8vkOns4b3U [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2Ff8vkOns4b3U%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR23lD1U0Hyg2gLxzmsA9TIYCPha_Xxr2EcyXIPpaJ_SM2oYp6iVNHJc4Mg&h=AT0ts_whescDm7AtpymmGtKSnCvFCTI4xHeDxfyzkL1QSNiUjVSdfBptGV3k3uHcpnRqZOX9lur-lBkdmP8u6uB8LF0nq8IxCV7i0wS5nwyDHupY1n0uI-Ep48NUvphAmPsfEfgf0kF5A5w4tK1Ld0c9-w&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0vlci8MaiiSI63fUw_GhzGoZ0LCdVCubov3BJnRprAPI3-QiPcY2R1essZZ3MrlfkpTnvNFa52tbAEAT5xmEwED_mHGDJYqAITtRAaotfoh2l1DzOYPgCmY2sivcrJF4CwGpD2qExyhEYe7-IZdhMqLm4w25yoyvtB9O-b7XRXcQ] ------ If you would like to connect with Councilmember Larry Agran, email LarryAgran@cityofirvine.org. You can also connect with him on his website at councilmemberlarryagran.org or Facebook at facebook.com/CouncilmemberLarryAgran.

Conversations with Councilmember Agran Episode 15: Great Park Board Updates and Beekeeping

On April 26, members of the Irvine City Council heard from the Great Park Neighborhoods Residents’ Council, a group calling for agendized time to participate in Great Park Board meeting decisions. Councilmember Agran added his voice of support for these residents in his latest podcast, saying: “Let’s face it: it’s their tax dollars that are building the [Great Park]…I underscored my appreciation for their having shown up, for the fact that they are organizing themselves, and for the fact that they put forward a proposal to be on the agenda at every single Great Park Board meeting.” The Irvine City Council also approved the City’s first-time beekeeping ordinance. Councilmember Agran was happy to vote in support of a policy that would empower local residents. He encouraged the Council to lower costs in the future and increase participation from the community: “This is an activity we want to not only facilitate, but also encourage, and one way of doing that is keeping fees very low so that more and more people are inclined to legally establish beekeeping operations in their backyards.” Tune in to hear the podcast episode and participate in future Council meetings! ------- If you would like to connect with Councilmember Larry Agran, email LarryAgran@cityofirvine.org. You can also connect with him on his website at councilmemberlarryagran.org or Facebook at facebook.com/CouncilmemberLarryAgran.